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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11
PLEASE AID Us NOW

We wish to ask that our readers
and our advertisers give us a little
consideration for the next two or
three weeks.
The Alma Record has suffered from
a serious accident in its press room,
the newspaper press having broken
down so that it will take a few weeks
TO get the necessary repairs made and
the press put in shape again.
During this time the Alma Record
will be published on the Herald press
at Ithaca, and the Record may be
subjected to delays in publication, in
spite Of our efforts TO have it in the
hands of the readers at the usual
time.
We ask right now that the adver-
tisers kindly assist us by having their
copy ready at the earliest possible
time during the coming month. This
will greatly aid us in getting the pa
per out on time, as we hope to do
If we should happen to be somewhat
late we would ask that the readers
Of the paper, as well as our adver-
tisers treat us with consideration We
promise to do our best to get the
paper out at the usual time.
We wish at this time to expires
our thanks to Mccall & Mccall at
Ithaca for their kindness TO the man
agement at this time Their timely
and kindly assistance IN allowing the
Record to use their press is highly
appreciated
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE
Mrs. John Mitchell of Breckenridge
Died Wednesday Morning.

Another pioneer has gone. Mrs.
John Mitchell Of Breckenridge died
on Wednesday Of this week at the age
Of 50 years.
Mrs. Mitchell came into Gratiot
county with her husband, who died
nearly six years ago, in the spring of
1858 and settled in Lafayette town
ship where they bought 320 acres of
land from the government, the deed
being signed by the President of the
United States at that time, James
Buchanan.
Mrs. Mitchell was the last survivor
of group of hardy pioneers, many Of
them Scotch like herself, who settled
in the same community before the
days of the Civil war. She had five
children, all of whom survive her:
Kenneth and John, who are farmers
near Breckenridge; Anna (Mrs. Jo-
than Allen and James of this city;
and Mrs. A. j. Won Page of Lagrange,
III.
Her family expected her to live n
number of years yet; in fact they
often told her she would make 100.
But she had slight fall week ago,
and having little cold at the time.
1t developed into pneumonia. which
brought the end quickly.
Her death came as she wished. She
was IN full possession Of her powers
almost to the last. She never became
childish. Her mind and memory were
apparently as keen and retentive as
in youth. She kept her interest in
people and things to the last. No
event of the day escaped her.
She was Presbyterian With her
husband she helped to establish the
Presbyterian church in st Louis, and
later the church in Emerson, where
she was member at her death.
Calmly she looked on either life.
And here saw nothing to regret
nor there to fear;
From Natures temp'rate feast rose
satisfied.
Thanked Heaven that she lived
and that she died"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11
OBITUARY

Byron Oliver Davis was born Sep
tember 4, 1900, on the farm home
one mile south of Breckenridge, and
departed this life April A, 1913.
He had been a patient sufferer for
the past eight weeks, never complain
ing to any great extent of the unbear-
able pains which he was undergoing.
On March %, 1918, he was admitted
to DR.. Carney's private hospital in
Alma, for preparation for an opera
tion which was performed at nine
o'clock on the morning of April LIST
for obstruction of the bowels, at
which time there was found TO exist
tubercular peritonitis. Owing to
the protracted illness and intense
suffering which preceded the opera
ton, his heart was unable to stand
the great strain, and after hard
struggle through the efforts put
forth on his part, and all the aid
modern medical science could offer.
he passed away at 2:30 Thursday
morning, April 4th, at the age of II
years and seven months.
AT the time of his departure there
was at his bedside his grief stricken
mother, eldest brother, Chester NJ,
and his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Miller; his father being at home
convalescing from recent illness.
and his older brothers, Leo, in the SER
vice of the u. S. Somewhere in
France" and Charles, in the service
at Columbus, Ohio.
He entered the Breckenridge high
school and completed his work in the
tenth grade, at which time he left
school to take up hte opportunities of
life as they presented themselves. In
May, 1917. he joined the staff of the
Republic Motor Truck company, re-
naming there until October of the
same year, at which time he Joined
the electrical force of the Central
Michigan Light and Power Co., in AL
ma. He became very interested in
his work and worked with high am
billions and awarded merits along
these lines. AT the time Of his de-
parture from this life, he was making
preparations to enter college in the
fail Of 1918, to take up further the
electrical engineering course.
he was young man who was high
ly respected by all who knew him,
because of his excellent character
and manner. which he always pre-
scented at all times, being devoted
son and a loving brother. He leaves
to mourn his sudden departure, his
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. f.
Il. Davis of 702 Woodwork Ave,
three brothers, Chester NJ, office
Light and Power company, Leo o.,
somewhere in the service of the L. S.
A. in France. and Charles S. with the
u. s. forces in Columbus. Ohio, and
an aunt and uncle Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Miller OF Breckenridge, and six cous-
ms, besides wide circle of friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11
A NEW SCHOOL

The voters of the school district
will be asked Monday evening by the
school board TO provide the funds for
the erection of new ward school in
the city of Alma, which is TO be
erected on the Elmwood school site.
II has been said some that if a
new school is built. that il should be
in the western part Of the city, yet
figures on the school attendance here
show that the eastern part of Alma
has far greater number Of pupils
In the public schools than has the
western part, Of those from the kin
dergarten up to and including the
eighth grade. 1t is this preponder-
ance Of youngsters in the eastern part
of the city. the great influx into Alma
in the past few years, who have
caused the schools of the city TO be-
come crowded. IL is these same
young ters who must walk mile or
more to school until new school Is
erected in the eastern part of Alma.
IL is to save these little tots from
crossing a number of railroad cross
ings, from crossing the river, and
from walking over mile that this
new ward school is desired in the
eastern part of the city. 1t gives "A
more central location than would "A
school in the western part Of the city,
constructed at present on some site
west Of State street.
The figures, which show the eastern
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11
missionaries NOT RETURNED

Continued from page one)
23l9-William T. Manning, St.Louis,
Mich.
233l-John Garvenda. Ithaca, Mich.
234O-Charles Daniel Rush, Alma,
Mich.
24O0-John Nesticky, Breckenridge.
2523-John Miller, 121 FouIton st.
Detroit. Mich.
2il1-Joseph Zema, Ithaca. Mich.
2536-William +. Grabowsky, Alma,
Mich.
254S-Trokop Soukup, Bannister.
Mich.
2552-Mike Drabek, Ashley, Mich.
2566-Anton Harvoitin. Ashley Mich.
257s-Earl Donald Gossett, Alma,
Mich.
2592-Charles Edward Gazette.
Wheeler, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11
NEED YOUR AID.

The cemetery committee is now
preparing for its summers work Of
keeping the cemetery in the fine
shape that it should oe kept, and
asks that those who want their lots
taken care Of to make their payments
of one dollar to member of tho
board. The lots will not be taken
care of otherwise. Cemetery Board.
3S-lt-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11

The following list tells you Of the
contents of the fine box shipped to
headquarters last Saturday: Forty
eight pairs of pajamas. 65 pairs of
socks. 10 pairs of wristlcts, trench
caps, ) sweaters, 10 helmets, - add
bandages, los T bandages. 10 trian-
gular badges, bundle Of old kid
gloves, bundle Of gun wipes.
The Red Cross received from Mr.
Chas. Goggin, $50, the result of a
dancing party given under the aus
pieces of the K. Of c. Thank you, the
donation is very much appreciated.
"The Melting Pot" over at the
Junior high is proving a success It
boils over in short order. After
hanging but three days the contents
brought more than $500.
To all who made Red Cross
pledge, we say the time TO make the
first payment is at hand. Pay at
either bank.
The members Of the permanent
Red Cross finance committee are Mrs.
VIM. Bahlke, Mrs. l.. N. Baker, Mrs
i. Polasky.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11
For Bilious Troubles

To promote a healthy action of the
liver and correct the disorders caused
by biliousness. Chamberlain's Tablets
are excellent. Try them and see how
quickly they give you relish for
food and Danish that dull and stupid
feeling.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11

We are glad to mention this week
the splendid work done by Mrs Bor-
roughs, an interested Red Cross
worker AT the Michigan Masonic
Home. Mrs Borroughs is 81 years
Of age, but is an adept yet at both
sewing and knitting, putting to shame
many a younger woman. She has
turned in Is pairs of wristlets and p
pairs of beautifully finished pajamas.
Besides this she has been an able as
sistant az the Red Cross room, in the
ltting of all kinds Of garments. Mrs.
b. has written many letters to cher
boys" in camp, and to her great en-
Joyment, has received appreciativc re
phys, which she shows with pride to
her friends.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11

The registration Of women is real
~ in the line of universal military
service talked Of but not yet realized,
for men; placing each man where he
can do the most for his country.
The registration is voluntary and
women are not compelled to respond
but are asked by their government to
do so d it should include all pat
riotic women.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11

Coming soon, Benjamin Chaplin in
"The Son of Democracy"-Idlehour.
adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11

Interesting posters have been pre-
pared and will soon be used by the
registration committee preliminary TO
the registration of women to e star
ed in Alma April 10Th.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11

Madge Kennedy in "Our Little
Wife"-Idlehour Sunday adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11

Notices of positions IN govern
ment work opened up for women are
being received continually. Copies
will be placed in the free reading
room.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11

Billie Burke in "The Land of Prom
ise"-idlehour, Thursday.-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11

VIM. S. Hart in The Apostle of
Vengeance" -.Idlehour, Wednesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11

Sessue Hayakawa IN THE Hidden
Pearls'-Idlehour, Monday.-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11

1t is not too much to ask TO give
one afternoon a week to Red Cross
work There is plenty of work and
plenty of room for all who come
Wear a white dress or apron, and a
Golf (made Of a square of white mus
linz work "A hours and win your Red
Gross.
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q reat Bargains

SIP scial notice TO investors, 1000
acres of land with fine lake and
trout stream through farm, a fine
factory site, two railroads through
farm, / y mile from county seat, also
three store buildings for sale cheau
lets of good lumber in them. A mum.
Der of large and small farms. AID.
dress
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE
Stanton, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-04-11
YOU Don't Have
to Suffer
DACK ACH F. :?
ID Feeling tired =?

Shooting pains in
sidcsP Ankles swollen?
Joints stiff Muscles sore?
DO you feel bilious and
out of sorts ? Have you
dark pouches under your
eyes? Do you feel that
you are growing old ?
A -. .-... ......s.....l -. sxts
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-14

The other day Teddy in a copy
righted "editoriar' in the Kansas
City Star told how our boys in
France had-"No shoes, no Rifles no
cannon and defective ammunition. "
which allegation he knew to be abb
solutely false. Was that constr uc-
tive" or "destructive" criticism?
In q later editorial" in the same
paper, after Secretary Baker had
riddied the charges of Senator Cham
berlain, Teddy says, 1--WE who have
examined the conditions and know
how bad, they cannot give our auth
Critics in many cases because we
Will not expose good officers to pun
ishment in order to save ourselves
from contradiction"
What conditions, and where have
"we'' examined
The I. w. w. say "don't work in
a certain camp, or a certain mill or
factory because the grub Is bad, or
the sleeping quarters are poor, or
the hours are too long" That is
destructive, according to Mr.. Funk
ley, but when Teddy says in effect,
"our boys in France have no shoes,
no rifles or cannot, but plenty of
coffins," why, that's constructive
Now, Mr.. Funkley, cut out that
stuff about Teddy giving" four sons
to the country. Teddy's sons and
your sons and my sons (and have
two in the service) belong to this
government. It has a right to call
on them, and no thanks to Teddy,
you or me. These boys came un der
the se1ective draft act, and the fact
that they enlisted is to their credit
the same as hundreds Of thousands
of other American boys. Respect
fully,
"LUMBERJACK."
Kslliher, MINI. ...
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PRISONERS OF WAR

Of Amer
Reed
virginia is
friends
country,
will receive
OF
budehed
People.
big ammunition
certain rich the Bible could get through the peary
fgatss
Monitor rshik that the freight bit
t e And sonn-aw N1cAdoo getting smeared with it.
Didmore acting suffering pip
something
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"LUMBERJACK" MAKES REPLY
Inc Pioneers columns are no,

The Pioneers columns are not
open, to any serial personal discus
sions of individual opinions, but as
Colonel Funkley was given space in
the Pioneer, as we'll as the Duluth
News! Tribune. In which to express
himself, and as 'Lumberjaek" writes
; his views to the News Tribune on
the same topic in reply to Mr.. Funk
Icy, the Pioneer gives it space out
OF courtesy to "Lumberjack" OF Kel-
liner. It II as follows: i J
To Tie Editor of Tie. Rows tribune:
Your paper contained a letter
:. from Henry .Funkley- Of iBemid9i in
Which He sAeks to Justify the "con-
structive criticism by Roosevelt Of
the administrators prosecution Of
the war, calls the Duluth Herald q
SISSY, :" and intimates that "Teddy's"
pAtfiotism Is no more Questionable
Than President Wilson's infalllbility.
Now, Mr.. Finkley, It isn't q question
Of Teddy,s loyalty or President will
sonss infallibility. It's a question Of
whether or not Teddy's patriotism
s'O'sr leaps itself and falls on the
other side.
MIR. turnkey made talk on pa
tfiotism at our camp the other day
iii which he emphasized the fact that
any one who by "word, speech, writ
nig, ast or deed, f1fndered or delayed
the government In prosecuting this
war to "a speedy and victorious end
Was d traitor"
Now he says the foregoing does
not include constructive" criticism
-(by Teddy. Will the latter as a
Judge where will we draw the line
between constructive" and ode
structive" criticism?
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To the Voters:
At the earnest solicitation Of a
large number of residents of this
city, I have consented to again run
for the position Of MAJOR. I have
enforced the laws Of the city, the
state and the nation during my pre-
vious terms and endeavcred to keep
this city free from Internal disturb
ers. do not hesitate to stand
squarely on my past record and there
is not an official act but what, should
the occasion again demand, will be
repeated. I intend, II elected, to
continue to endeavor to make Be-
midi a place in which it is pleasant
to live and one which we can cor
daily welcome visitors. I therefore
solicit the vote and support Of each
citizen at the coming election.
CHAS. w. vANDERSLUIS.
2o-21s
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FOR CITY ASSESSOR

prepared and inserted by and fol
J. P. Lair and to be paid for at the
rate of $500 for series.)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-14

1 am candidate for the: office OF
Assessor for the city of Bemidji, and
will appreciate the support of the
voters at the polls, election day
Tuesday, February 10, 1918.
If elected, you may depend upon
an absolutely fair conduct of this
important office, which I will en-
deavor to fulfill to the best of my
ability. s..,. 1870 ..,,.......
:. -" WILLIAM A. CHICHESTER.
d 2-13 to 2-18
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My friends have urged me to
again serve the city of Bemidji as
city clerk am particularly anxious
to prove myself worthy of the con-
fidence you may bestow in me, should
you see fit to elect me to this i'm
portant position.
If reelected, wish to give assur-
ance that this office will have the
best of attention and that I will at
all times conduct it to the best in
terests of the city. Your support
is nearnestly solicited.
GEORGE STEIN,
d ~ to 21S City Clerk.
FOR CITY CLERK
prepared for and inserted by F.
B. Lamson and to be paid for at the
rate of $1,000 for series.)
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QUINCY BROOKS
For Mayor.

To Bemidji Citizens:
Having been nominated by the
voters of this city as candidate
for the office of Mayor Of Bemidji,
I announce my candidacy for that
office. -
If elected, my policy will be to ap-
ply common-sense business principles
in the management of the city's az
fairs, and to perform my duties hon
estly and impartiany. s=
In SO conducting the affairs of this
office I promise the very best efforts
of which I am capable. ....
QUINCY BROOKS.
d 27 to 21s .-...--
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prepared and inserted by and for
J. P. Lair and to be paid for at the
rate of $500 for series.)
I hereby announce myself as
candidate for City Assessor at the
coming election with the full un-
derstanding that this office is one
Of the most, II not the most import
ant office in the municipal govern
n1ent, the one office that most d.
rectly affects each individual prop
erty owner of the city: 1t is the
Assessor who practically decides the
proportionate share of the taxes you
are to pay. Having been taxpayer
in Bemidji for the past fifteen years,
twelve years in the house-furnishing
business, and three years in the Real
Estate and Insurance business, I
deem myself qualified for this office
as a fair Judge of values and If
elected will endeavor to give Be-
midji a fair and impartial assess
ment.
Your support at the polls Febru-
airy 10, 1918, will be greatly appre-
ciated.
213 to 218 J. P. LAIR.
In the year 1917 personal property
only was assessed. Last years as
SCISSOR, after completing the work
found that on account Of the help he
was compelled to employ, in order
to complete the work within the
time prescribed, did not even make
wages for himself at the fixed sal
airy of $500. He therefore presented
bill to the council for an addition
al $3.50, which the council could not
legally allow, although the majority
contended that it was just claim.
In 1918 the assessment OF both
personal. and real estate is to be
made. As the salary fixed by the
city council is 5000 for this year,
it would seem to be only just in
crease, commensurate with the in
crease in the amount of work to be
done.
~--S~~~~~~~~~
prepared and inserted by and for
G. w. Vandersluis and to be paid for
at the rate Of $1,000 TO- series.)
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FOR ALDERMAN OF 5th WARD
(inserted " and for J. 7. hay
ward and to De paid for at the rate
Of $500. for series) 4
At the earnest solicitation OF my
friends, have consented to become
candidate for alderman of the
Fifth ward. solicit your vote and
promise, If elected, to give my best
efforts furthering the best interests
of the city and the ward l represent.
]. e. HAYWARD.
.&s X FOR ASSESSOR - hi VI
(Inserted by and for H. E. Palmer,
to be paid for at the rate of $500
for series.) :. .~ ..
At the urgent request of taxpay-
ers of the city who desire fair and
equitable assessment of the city, !
have consented, to run for this I'M
portant position. If elected, prom
Use to use my best efforts to make
the assessment just and correct
one, without favoritism or prejudice.
On that basis I earnestly solicit the
support and votes of the people OF
Bemidji.
H. e. PALMER.
d 20 to 218 -
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am a candidate for city clerk.
I am taxpayer and feel direct in
terest in the growth and develop
ment of our city. I have had twelve
years active experience as an &C.
Icountant and bookkeeper in county
auditors Offices in the state. II
elected, promise you. honest, eff
Gent and faithful service.
FRANK B. LAMSON.
d 20 to 21S
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WHAT LINCOLN DID

(Kansas City T1mes)
Tie esteemed those old fashioned party
between attempt to strengthen
the place Wilson's cabinet hight the admin
fsaafon itself l..
Tie prints delivered by Eihu Root last April In
would Wilson as STOOD
by Lincoln" criticized Secretary
administration
Thanks old World by the for the reminder For
failed
resignation
pointed bitter political
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FOR ASSESSOR

(Prepared for and inserted by
William A. Chichester and to be paid
for at the rate of $500 for series).
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DEMOCRATIC CONTROL IN JEOPARDY

Southern Democrats stand to lose their control Of committee chair
nanhp opposition the Federal
Senate according Hon
Representative Cantrl points out in
given recently Washington that ten southern states
chamanships the House -Four
chairndansh That
without saying but 1t Won't be able
opposition will encounter these
These ten
Is states that
these south
sol amendment woud be
opinion mistake South everything
by q sighted policy"
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FOR CITY CLERK
prepared and inserted by George
Stein and to be paid for at tia rate
of $1,000 for ser1es.)
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X X X X X Xxx kk <k X x X
\ POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS x
<kf x X Xxx ~ y ttk kf
X FOR MAYOR
prepared and inserted by and for
Quincy Brooks and paid for at the
rate Of $1,000 for series.)
The Sentinel=record., 1918-11-27
HAPPY AFTER TWENTY YEARS

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