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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
COLLEGE HAS A
BIG ATTENDANCE
Students Army Training Corps
at the Institution Attracts
Many New Men.
ATHLETICS ARE GIVEN UP
Extra Time is Needed for Military
Drill by the Student
Soldiers.

Alma college opened on Tuesday o.
this week with the largest enrolment
in the history of the institution. tn,
formation of unit of the Students
Army Training Corps at the college
being the one big reason, for the
large attendance, which has surpassed
all previous records.
1t is still impossible to give the
exact number Of students enrolled at
the college this year, but it is very
probable that the number is in excess
OF two hundred and twenty five. II
is expected that this number will be
increased somewhat before the week
is over
The number of those attending the
college was cut down somewhat when
word was received that only men reg
lstered in the September draft regis
tration, would be eligible TO member
snip IN the students Army Training
Corps Several men, over twenty-one
who had registered in previous
draft, were here to enter college. but
changed their minds when word of
the ruling went forth.
1t is estimated that there are about
the same number of girls in college
as were enrolled last year, the mum
Der beng about one hundred. This
means that there are from one hun
dred and twenty to one hundred and
thirty young men enrolled, almost all
OF them being members Of the S A
!. C., who are enlisted men in the
United States army and subject to
discipline. |
AT HOO a. m. Tuesday the formal
opening took place when the Young
men OF the college were drawn up on
The campus before the flag pole and
'wore allegiance to the flag. after
whlch the orders Of the dav were
,ead to the men by Lieutenant
-harles Robinson. who is in charge
u the training at the college. Presi-
tent H. VI. Crooks Of the college gave
snort address to the men, following
ne reading Of the orders. in which
le laid special stress upon the work
nat they were called upon to do.
shortly afterwards the Liberty
and from Mt. Pleasant with the
tate troops Of Alma and Ithaca and
ONE loan speakers arrived on the :
ampus and short loan program was .
wen. This program was cue short !
wing to the late arrival of the bond
eekers.
1t became known yesterday that ;
) Il
thietics would play very little part
the college life this year. and while 0
OF oiilcally announced. it is now GER n
I'm that football will be given up al o
he college this year, because the II
me for practice is not available a
wing to the demands for training. p
Is expected that all NJ. l. A. A.
lleges will drop football. e
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
President Ruggles,
"R Rnnlthl,n NJ n,
SQUEEZED BY NECESSITY

Early in the war England realized
that women must be called on for
many unusual forms Of war service
women doctors especially were need
cd TO attend to the civil population as
well as for military hospitals. Every
enort was made to have women enter
medical schools previously tightly
closed to women students. Several
American institutions quickly FOL
lowed England's example and made.
places for women. NOTABLY amono-
these was the Harvard Univers,ty
Medical department, which broLs
away from its ancient narrow policy
II me latest is the Detroit Institute Of
Technology, which has opened ,ts
ioors to women. This course is 70 be
maintained for the duration Of tba
var Thus squeezed by necess;tv
many institutions must abandon MIN
iple for expediency.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
BADLY DEFEATED
Green High School Eleven No Match
For Strong Arthur Hill Team.

The Alma high school football
team opened the season Saturday
playing the strong Arthur Hill high
eleven Of Saginaw and suffered a bad
defeat, the score being 50 and o. when
the final whistle blew, putting an end
to the slaughter.
The Hillites scored half Of their
points in each half. and left no open
ing for the locals to score during the
entire contest. The Alma team nut
up good fight, considering the great
lack Of experience, but found an in
reference which il could not smash
and a runner in Goldstein. that il
could not stop, this Hillite scoring
half of his teams touchdowns.
Arthur Hill kicked 10 Alma IN
start the battle, and after a couple
plays the locals lost the ball ON n
tumble. Four downs were all that
Goldstein needed to carry the ball
over the Alma goal for the first coun-
.er Of the game.
The tumble and it's resultant touch
Town had much to do with the show
ng Of the locals, who lost courage
when this touchdown went over.
towever they continued to fight
lgainst the overwhelmingly stronger
cam, and attracted considerable
'raise from the way they found to
tave off the rushes Of the heavy Hill
te eleven.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
EAST SIDE HERE
Saginaw East Side Appears Here for
Ball Game Friday.

The Saginaw East Side high school
football team will meet the Alma
high eleven on Davis field Friday af-
ternoon and with the advantage Of
the experience gained in the Arthur
mn game of last Saturday and the
additional weeks practice the orange
and black warriors are figuring on a
greatly bettering showing than in the
game at Saginaw Saturday.
lhe men on the team are figuring
on winning from East Side high. and
nave been putting plenty of pep into
their work this week, and look like a
diferent team than the one which
raced Arthur Hill. The lineup has
not been announced and it is probable
that there will be two or three chang
es from the lineup which started the
Hillite contest
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
JACKIE BAND
COMES SUNDAY
Sailor Music Makers From the
Great Lakes Station Will
Make Visit Here.
IN ST. LOUIS TWO HOURS
1--WE Big Concerts in Alma-Vanden-
berg and FentOn TO Give
Addresses.

1t was announced Monday at the
Gratiot Liberty Loan headquarters in
Alma that telegram had been re-
ceived announcing that the Jackie
band would be in Alma and st. Louis
Sunday, October 6.
The recent trip of the Jackies
through Michigan, which would have
brought them through Gratiot county
tuesday, was cancelled owing to in
fiuenza which has been raging in the
army and navy training camps and
stations, making it impossible for the
Jackies to visit Ithaca, st. Louis and
Alma as had been planned The
Liberty band was substituted to car
ry out the program Tuesday, but the
county will now be given the oppor-
tunity to hear real live Jackie band
with large number of Jackies in it.
The telegram which announced that
the Jackie band would be in Alma
Sunday also contained the announce
ment that Nandenberg of the Grand
Rapids Herald and +. r. Fenton Of
the Chicago Federal Reserve bank.
would be here to make addresses.
As announcement has been made
that automobiles can be used on Sun
day in Liberty Loan business. the
committee feels that automobiles can
be used by those who wish to come
TO Alma Sunday and hear the Jackies.
as 1t will be within keeping of this |
ruling, in view of the fact that il is |
hoped to make bond purchaser of |
everyone who comes TO Alma to hear /
the band. The committee does ask. /
however, that the users of automo-
biles Sunday, corning to Alma to hear
the band. use them just as little as
possible, thus keeping within the
spirit of the gasless Sunday rule.
Arrangements have been made
whereby the Jackies will appear in
st. Louis, from 900 until II 100 a. m.
Sunday. They will then return to AL
ma and in the afternoon will give a
concert on the corner of State and
Superior streets at 300.
The pastors Of the city will give .
Up the evening church services Sun ,
iay and join in joint meetings at the !
VI. f. and Presbyterian churches.
\. II. Vandenburg, editor of the ,
irand apids Herald. will speak in one J
.hurch and F. X. Fenton' in the other.
The Jackies will give concerts in each ,
hurch during the evening. These .
meetings. viii start at 7:30. ;,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
DIED IN SERVICE
Alma Men Taken III in Army and
Navy Service Pass Away.

Quartermaster Melvin c. Schlappi,
the son Of George and Enice Schlappi
OF this city, died Friday at the Great
Lakes Training station, following a
short illness from influenza, at the
age of sixteen years.
He was born in Tustin, July 20.
1902, and with his parents moved to
this city in 1911, and in the same
year united with the Christian church
here
He enlisted in the United States
navy, July 22, 1918. and since that
time had been training at Great
Lakes. During the short time he was
IN the service he was promoted to
quartermaster.
tie leaves to mourn their loss.
father, mother, on- sister. a grand
mother and many friends
The funeral was held here Monday
afternoon, Rev. Raum officiating. The
Alma State Troops attended the fun
eral in a body
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
INJURED BY AUTO
Wilmer knoertzer Struck by Auto.
mobile Saturday Night.


Wilmer Knoertzer. the twelve year
old son Of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Knoert
ger of this city, was very painfully
injured Saturday night when he was
struck by an automobile driven bv
the young son of Mr.. and Mrs VIII
liam Knudson.
The knoertzer lad was riding b;s
bicycle and was on his way home
when the accident took place. He
had started to turn the corner at
State and Superior streets. when he
saw the approaching automobile. The
driver Of the car saw him about the
same time, but the two were so close
together that knoertzer was unable
to get out Of the way.
The automobile struck him. knock.
ing him away from the car. so that
his bicycle was between the automo-
bile and the lad The automobile ran
over the wheel, and smashed il down
to considerable extent. The lad
was pinned under the wheel in such
a way that he could not pet out of
the way, and was run over. He was
seriously injured just above the left
hip.
lhe automobile was quickly
brought to stop and the Knoertzer
lad picked up by witness of the
accident and taken home, and medical
attention SUMMONED, when III was
'ound that ne was suffering from
some severe internal injuries. and
ome bad bruises The lad is expect-
a to make a rapid recovery, his con-
ltion the fore part Of the week being
II that could be asked.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
WANT TANK NAMED ALMA

1t has been announced that
the seven towns in the Seventh
Federal Reserve District. which
go over the top with the great
est percentage on the Fourth
Liberty Loan, will have an
army tank named after them.
This has decided, not only
County Chairman Robinson, but
the entire county and city com
mittee to send Alma way over
with her quota, and to get n
tank.
1t means that a flood of ad-
ditional subscriptions are need
ed and the committees, which
are now soliciting are reporting
some fine progress in the work
and large amount will be add
ed to the sum raised by the vol
unteering of the first three
days.
A tank named Alma, is pos
slble, and every effort will be
made to achieve the results that
are needed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
IN THE SERVICE
Dr' Hubbard. Well known Physician.
Leaves for Army.

DR.. M. c. Hubbard of vestaburg
one OF Montcalm county's well-known
physicians, who recently enlisted in
the Medical Reserve corps. has re-
ceived commission as a first lieu
tenant and last week was called into
the service. His orders called for
him to report for duty at Louisville
Kentucky.
Lieutenant Hubbard went TO Vesta-
burg twelve years ago, after having
graduated from the Detroit College
OF Medicine, and started his pro-
fession at that place.
Wednesday evening of last week
numerous friends Of Lieutenant and
Mrs. Hubbard met at their home 70
give the doctor farewell. The even.
ing was enjoyably spent, and refresh
ments were served. Rev. X. ]. Bart
lett in few well chosen words pre.
sented DR.. Hubbard with several dol
lars for a wrist watch, a present
from friends, as a small token of the
esteem in which he was held.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
NEW BUILDING AT REPUBLIC

The erection of new building n,
the Republic was started last Friday
near the loading docks, and il will
have a capacity for housing two hun.
dred Republic trucks. Trucks await
ing shipment will be stored in this
building until shipped out.
The rapid growth Of the export de-
partment made the erection of the
building a necessity.
One of the loading tracks and two
OF the docks will be covered by the
structure when it is completed as
well as the approaches to the two
loading docks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
ENTRAINMENT POSTPONED
GratiOt Men Will Not Leave Next
Week as Was Expected.

Owing to the conditions at the va
rious environments, where influenza is
now raging, Provost Marshal Crowder
has issued instructions postponing
the entrainment of drafted men until
further notice. 1t is possible that
month will elapse before the October
quota from the various districts will
be called into camp.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
ENSIGN AMMI WRIGHT
LANCASHIRE IS DEAD
Former Alma Boy Died of In
fuenza in Naval Hospital
Last Friday.

Ensign Ammi Wright Lancashire
the only son Of James Henry anc
Sarah Wright Lancashire, died al
the United States Naval hospital in
Philadelphia, Friday afternoon al
2:3O, following a weeks illness with
Spanish influenza.
Amml w. Lancashire was born in
Saginaw, June 81, 1887. but spent
most Of his boyhood and youth in AL
ma. in the beautiful home erected by
his parents on State street. He was
educated at Phillips Academy. An
dover, Mass, and at Yale University.
graduating scientific in 1911.
He began his business life very
shortly thereafter. becoming connect
ed with the Old Detroit National
Bank. Later he severed his connec-
ton and went wit hthe Detroit Trust
company.
lie entered the government service
tcable censorship July 5th, 1917. but
catching the inspiration Of sacrifice
prepared for duty in the navy. saying
No bombproof position for me" and
was commissioned ensign and on July
., 1918. was ordered for duty on the
Kansas cruising in American waters.
being the choice for one of the two
assignments out Of companv of
thlrty-six Having been granted
snort leave of absence his father met
him on shipboard at Philadelphia on
the 18th of September but the next
iay he was taken down with Spanish
influenza and presently removed TO
the L. 5. Naval Hospital in Phila-
felphia. No fears of fatal issue
were then entertained but DR.. II A
Hare and DR.. Judson DeLand. noted
SPECIALISTS, were called in consulta-
ION with DR.. Clifford Of the hospital
thursday night he grew worse and
vi that wealth, love and the most ex-
'ert physicians could do was un-
With his parents and
'oungest sister, Lila, by his side. he
assed away Friday, Sept. q, at 2:3O
}. m. Two officers of the Kansas
'ere detailed as escort to accompany
ne remains to the funeral in Detroit
Monday the Both. Rev. J. NJ. Bark
~, ID. d., delivered a sincere. tender
nd strong sermon on Greater love
attn no man than this, that man
~ down his life for his friend" The /,
Ter was draped with an American !;
ag sent by the government and sur. :
ounded with a great profusion of /,
eautIful flowers. A naval officer
lth SIX ensigns for bearers and
'enty marines as escorts headed the !
neral cortege. After an impressive .
'ayer by DR.. Barkley at the grave !
e marines stepped to the brink and {
command fired three salutes. the :
igler sounded taps. :
low sleep the brave who sink tn rest =
all their country's wishes blest." :,
Among the many present from diff. =
rent parts of the country, Alma was y
presented by Mr.. and Mrs. Francis :.
ng, Mrs. VIM. A. Bahlke, DR. II. NJ !.
ooks, DR. j. T. Ewing and Lester !;
Sharp. ol
Mr.. and Mrs. Lancashire. have ~
ST OF friends in this city, who ex- -,
I'd their sympathy. iwth the great
S which has come TO them. They g.
o feel proud Of their acquaintance - =
IN the self-sacrifcing young man. !;
o yielded up everything that life
Ids most dear to make the great =.
riiiee for his country and for hu- la
nity. Ia
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
Corporal Ruben Root

Corporal Ruben Root, who has
been in training at Fort Sheridan and
OF late at Camp Hancock, Georgia.
died at that camp Friday night. fol
lowing short illness. He was 20
years Of age at the time of his death
Before going into the service. he
had been chemist at the sugar fac
tory here for about four years. living
mere with his mother until she
moved to her farm northwest of
Alma this spring.
The body arrived in Alma Wednes
DAY morning, and the funeral serv-
ices were held Immediately after.
kev Fr' O'Toole officiating. The body
was taken to Mt. Pleasant for burial.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
CONSTRUCT ADDITION

The Superior Bakery is construct
ing new addition to its plant on
East Superior stree,, which will add
considerable more room to the plant.
which it is now badly in need Of, to
facilitate the handling of bread for
shipping, and to allow for Offices on
the first floor.
The new addition will be one story
IN height, 34x20 feet, and constructed
OF paving brick Of the same kind that
the first unit Of the factory was con-
structed of.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
COMMISSION WILL HAVE
SOME BROAD POWERS
Authority over Health. Policing.
Markets and Building Vested
in Commissioners.

Chapter twenty-one of the pro-
posed charter, to be voted upon here
IN November provides for the en-
forcement of ordinances, and provides
'llat prosecutions shall be commenced
within two years after the commits
sion OF tie offcnse. Warrants. etc
4 Viii be as at present
Chapter twenty-five provides for
me policing Of the city. Ii saws that
the commission may provide for a
ponce force and for the employment
oy the city manager Of such number
OF policemen and night watchmen AZ
are deemed necessary for the good
government Of the city. and such
special police as may be needed A.
various times. The duties Of the no
ice are given. but will not be men
toned as everyone is familiar with
their duties.
The mayor will have power 70 sns-
pend any policeman on complaint in
writing and under oath Of any citizen
or on ms own motion for a period Of
not exceeding thirty days. for neglect
OF duty misconduct. etc. The police
may be dismissed in a like manner
after hearing as provided for an
pointive officers.
The commission will have the pow
er TO provide and maintain citv
prison.
Ohapter twenty-three which takes
up public health provides that the
commission may enact all ordinances h
needed for the protection of the
health OF the inhabitants of the citv.
power to remove nuisances, etc. II
will also have the power to purchase
and and erect hospitals, pest-houses I
,r quarantine buildings, and provide I
or the appointment Of officers, need
ID attendants, etc The commission
vii have all powers for the city CON
erred on boards Of health under the
avs OF the state. so far as applicable !. |.
In chapter twenty-four the charter :
'rovldes for pounds. giving the com !
MISSION power to establish, etc, and .
rovide for poundmasters, authorize
Of beasts, etc "
In chapter twenty-five the citv g
ommission will be given the power g
establish and regulate markets and
larket places for the sale Of meats. V
sh, vegetables and other needed pro Y
lsions, to provide for the time of
pening and closing, etc. It will also !,
ave the power TO adopt such rule. :,
are needed to prevent fraud and :,
reserve order in the markets. etc. :,
Public buildings, grounds and =,
lrks are taken up in chapter twenty '
IL provides that the city may
duire. purchase and erect all such
Iblic buildings as may be required
r the use Of the corporation. and
ay acquire, appropriate and own
ch real estate as may be necessary
r public grounds. parks. markets. th
blic buildings, etc. mi
IL provides that il shall be the w
ecial duty Of the commission ed
iintain Wright park. so named we
ter its donor, A. w Wright. and eff
10 the lands adjacent which were me
gift of his daughter, Sarah Ian clio
shire. The commission will also An
We the power to lay out, establish. low
arge, vacate or discontinue pub pla
grounds and parks within the citv the
to improve, light. and ornament Ne
same, and regulate the care aw.
reof. tn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03

All persons desiring to enroll in the
night school to be conducted at the
high school building are requested TO
meet at the high school room Monday
evening at 7.30
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03

All Red Cross ladies are requested
to be at the city hall Friday evening
at 1:2O to participate in the parade
for State Troop night. Wear colts.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03

Rev. Louis Brooke Of Howell was in
Alma the fore part Of the wek, at
tending the formal opening Of col
lege held Tuesday
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03
Extended to
November 1St

The Government has granted an extension
to November ist on the time when all sub
Scriptions shall be paid in advance or papers
discontinued, at which time it is imperative
on our part to comply with this rule If your
paper has blue cross in the square at the
head OF this article, it signifies that your
subscription has or will expire on or before
November lst. We have but few left who
have not paid. and are anxious that those
come into the fold, for we do not wish to dis
continue single subscriber and hope we
may not be compelled to-
REMEMBER THE DATE, NOVEMBER lst.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-10-03

Smoke the Disadvantages. So
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-16
President Wilson Declared That the Hearts OF
the American People Were Touched to the
Quick by the Suferings Imposedon the French
and the Belgians
UNITED STATES ENTERED WAR
FROM SENSE OF DEEP CONVICTION

was permitted to receive the eminent
statesman of the union, the citizen of
the dare we say the great European -
whose voice, heard before the coming of
victory, called to life the oppressed
among the nations.
During weary months our soldiers
have fought with stole resolution in de-
fense of the soil of their forebears and
the land of their children. So vast was
the field of battle, so great was the issue
at stake, so bitter and so hard was the
struggle that only after the passage of
time did it seem possible that the grand
eur of their accomplishment could clearly
show forth. Yet your distance from the
theatre of war has allowed you to see,
while yet they lived, the greatness of the
monument they were building.
From the other side of the world you
have spoken in advance of the Judgment
Of history. What source of strength
was it for these fighters suddenly to hear
your voice, in its distant authority re-
sembling the voice of posterity; what
Joy to welcome those new brothers in
arms fastening with ardor to claim at
the critical hour their place upon the
field Of battle; what comfort for them to
feel that they were henceforth arrayed
with the glorious army of General Per-
shing, the victor of the Argonne."