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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
LEGAL NOTICES
Estate Of Harvey Murwin. Deceased

HEARING CLAIMS State of Michigan, The
Probate Court for the County of Gratiot
At session Of said court, held nj the Pro-
bate office in tch village Of Ithaca in said
county on the 26th day Of February 1918.
Present J. Lee Potts. Judge.
In the matter Of the estate of Harvey Muir
win Deceased.
The above estate having been admitted to
Probate and Stella ID. Murwin of Alma.
Michigan. appointed administrative thereof.
IL is ordered that four months from this
date be allowed for creditors 20 present their
claims AGAINST said estate and that such claims
will be heard by said court on Thursday the
9th day of June, next at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon.
II is further ordered that public notice there
Of be given by publication of this order for
thre2 successive weeks previous 10 said day Of
hearing. in the Alma Record, a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
j. LEE POTTS,
true copy. Judge of Probate.
MADGE +. BARNES,
Register of Probate. (32-4t)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
OBITUARY

John +. Booth was born June 13,
1897, at Manchester, Ontorio county,
New York, and died at the home of
his daughter 52S Washington ave-,
Lansing, where he has been spending
the winter.
He lived at home on the farm
where he was horned until the out
break of the Civil war. when he en-
listed, when the first call for volun-
teers was given. He enlisted for
three years, serving in Co. b. of the
So regiment of New York Infantry
January /, 1864, he was made cor
poral and served as such until his
enlistment expired He then rein
listed for three more years. He was
finally discharged June Z, 1865 at Ell
mira, New York.
He served his country for nearly
four years and spent nearly eighteen
months in Andersonville and Florence
prisons.
He was married to Aline A.
Chittenden in Rochester. New York,
November %, 1865, and engaged in
the merchantile business until he
moved to Sumner, Michigan, in 1874,
where he resided for many years.
He is survived by five children:
Fletcher c. Booth Of Victorville, Cal.
Ann Argent of Lansing; Ida
Critics of Lansing. Charles l.. Booth
of Sumner; Winnie Frost Of Kaama-
zoo and also by eight grandchildren.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
PASSION WEEK OBSERVED

The last week Of Lent will be OBJ
served by the Methodist Episcopal
church in a series Of special addresses
each evening, except Saturday, as fol-
lows: Monday, Rev. j. W. Priest;
Tuesday, Rev. w. H. Mason; Wednes-
day, Rev. VI. w. Duffey; Thursday,
Rev. Frank Jackson; Friday, Rev. J..
S. Raum.
1t is planned to have each address
founded upon some event in the life
of our Lord to correspond with that
day in His Last Week The public is
most urgently invited to attend these
services.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
HoW's This /?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward Tor any case OF Catarrh that cam
not be cured by Halls catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
Dy catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-hve years. and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces ex-
pelling the Poison from the Blood anf
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
cure for a short time you will see n
great improvement in your general
health. Start taking Hairs Catarrh
cure at once and get rid OF catarrh.
Send for testimonials. free.
+. j. CHENEY a Co, Toledo phio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
SPECIAL BARGAINS
G.. II. CARL,
Creaser Block.

One eight room house, good well, lot
50xl42 IT,, for only $lS50.00.
Che eight room house, full sized base
Inent, modern except furnace, good
garage, terms 500 down and $25
per month.
We have several bungalows that we
can sell for 500 down and small
monthly payments.
One - room house in fine location
for roomers, lot alone is worth
$4,000. Price only $4,000.
Ten acre farm close to town, new four
room house, good barn and well
tiled for $4,000, payments only 5000
down and 500 per year.
PARNELL & BOYD,
BARLEY Blk. Bell 99-2r Union 4lS-2r.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
CANDIDATES. NOTICE

In compliance with the wishes of
my friends throughout Gratiot county
] have decided to present my name to
the Republican electors of the county
as candidate for nomination for the
office of County Treasurer at the
August primaries, and trust that up
on investigation of my record that
you will find my candidacy worthy
OF your support. (34-3-c)
Willard c. Folkert.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
Try This For Sour Stomach

Eat slowly, masticate your food
thoroughly. Eat but little meat and
none at all for supper. If you are still
troubled with sour stomach take one
of Chamberlar's Tablets before going
to bed. t33-i)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
-. W. ADAMS.
Pres. Pro tern,

WHEREAS, by the Resolution Of the Com
mon Cou ID City az Alma. Michigan at
the City I.aI IN sand City OF Alma the
18th day Of March. a. ID 1918. it was deemed
advisable by said Common Council To vacate.
discontinue and abolish the alley lying be-
tween Lots es and 90 Hall & Sharrar River
,.dc Add. City of Alma. Michigan
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that on Tues
day the 10th day of April. A. ID. 1915 at
o'clock y. m. Of said date at the Council
Chambers in the said City Hall. in the said
City Of Alma. the said Common Council will
meet for the purpose Of hcarne a and all
objections that may be inado e. the closing
Of the alley between Lots IS and 50 Hall &
Sharrar Riverside Add. City Of Alma. Mich
igan. As above stated
COMMON COUNCIL or THE CITY OF
ALMA MICHIGAN
CARL T.. GALLAGHER.
City Clerk.
D. w ADAMS.
Pres FRO tom
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
OBITUARY

Alexander Robins was born in
Trumble Co., Ohio, September 6, 1874;
died at his home in Alma, March s,
1918; aged 73 years and months. He
came with his parents to Michigan
when 8 years old and settled at
Greenville and two years later came
to Gratiot county and homesteadcd
north of Alma, and has lived in the
vicinity of Alma most of the time
since. In 1866 he was married to
Miss Gennettie Crosby, to this union
four children were born, three Of
whom survive him Mrs. Robbins
died about II years ago.
On February /, 1911, he was mar
ried to Mrs. Mary J. Goodhue who
survives him. He served one and one
half years in the rebellion. He was
converted to God in early life and
lived devoted Christian life, his last
testimonies being clear and positive,
and while great sufferer he always
seemed to be clear in his experience
For years he was a member of the +.
NJ. church:
Besides a wife he leaves to mourn
their loss; two sons, Roy Robbins of
Ithaca and Rufus Robbins of Lake
City; one daughter, Mrs. Della John
son of Ithaca; an adopted daughter,
Mrs. Martha Brady of Sunfeld; two
brothers, one sister, and large circle
of friends.
Funeral services were held at the
County Line church, conducted by
Rev. j. r. Griswold Interment in
Shepherd cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-About 12:45 D. m. Monday,
March Is. between 81 Hastings st.
and Republic Motor Truck Co. s
plant 1. lady's black purse, con-
tanning between $4,000 and $4,000,
three keys and dry cleaner tag No.
So. Liberal reward will be paid
finder If left at Record office.
Linda Dickerson. 35-l- C
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
FOR sALL-IEsIDENCE PROPERTY

FOR SALE OR RENT-By owners,
80 acres in Bethany township. 3ls
miles from st. Louis, miles from
Alma and 7 miles from Brecken-
ridge. Good house. new barn Box
80, silo, windmill. granary. A high
grade farm. Price $4,000, $1,000
cash, long time on balance. Kern
& Campbell, 424la Potter St., Sag
inaw. 33-3-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
Why Not Drive
Poison Out?

DOyou realize that the kidneys
J never have moments rest4 They
work al the time. day and NIGHT,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21

Several hundred bushels Of corn for
sale cheap. Alma Elevator Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21

year IN ana year Oui, NJ
terine poisonous waste
products from the blood.
l. it any wonder the kid
neys get out of order,
weak, or too tired TO keep
the blood stream clear
of impurities 7
When the kidneys
falier. trouble begins.
The waste matter accum-
ulstes in different parts
OF the system, and back
oche swollen Joints.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
FOR SALE

One modern house with eight rooms,
$2700.
One five room house and large lot,
price Sl450, 500 down and $1,000
per month.
One draying outfit, good team. En-
tire equipment $3.50.
One house with six rooms on Orchard.
Price $4,000.
G.. II. CARL,
35l-c Creaser Block.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21
MANIFESTATIONS

WANTED-Position on farm by
married man; will work by month
or year. Will give references. ].
II. Young, las Grafton. 34-1-p
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-03-21

aching muscles. pains inside, biliousness,
blurred vision, puffy pouches under eyes.
or rheumatic pains result.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
U. S. MUST SAVE
FOOD TO WIN WAR
Hoover Asserts Economy Will Save
Million American LiVes-Allies'
Demand Is Greater.

Washington, Sept. 23.-Food Admin
istrator Hoover called upon the ma
ton TO aid the American and allied
armies to strike the final blow in 1919
by adopting a new food conservation
program that will entirely eliminate
waste and overlooking.
The war can be won and will be
won next year If the American peo-
pie, out of their food economies, will
be won next year If the American peo-
pie, out of their food economies, will
save the food necessary to maintain
the strength of the armies and allied
civil populations. Mr.. Hoover de-
ciared.
If, by failure to save food and en-
able the United States to increase by
one-third its food shipments TO France,
the war is prolonged to 1920, the ma
ton is warned it will cost an addition
al million of American lives.
1t is necessary, the food administra-
tor said, to increase American food
shipments to Europe by 5,730,000 tons
next year. To do this the nation is
asked to reduce its consumption OF
breadstuffs and meats one-half pound
week for each person. No wheat
less or meatless days and no ration
ing system will be necessary If the
nation entirely eliminates waste.
"There is no prospect of a proper
ending. of the war before the cam
paign of the summer of 1919" said
Mr. Hoover. ITO attain victory we
must place in France 100000 fight
ing men with the greatest mechanical
equipment that has ever been given to
any army. While we expect the pO-
sitfon on the western front may be
improved, from a military point of
view, between now and then. there can
he no hope Of a contamination of the
end that we must secure until an
other year has gone by"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
NOVEL SPORT IS INTRODUCED
Chariot Racing Popular at Naval
Training Stations-Recomm
by Walter Camp.

The chariot or drag race is the latest
sport to make its appearance in the
naval training stations.
The race was originated and intro
duced in the stations of the First naval
district by George V. Brown, district
athletic director of the navy commits
sion on training camp activities, and
it has been recommended for adop-
ton in other stations by Walter Camp,
head of the athletic division of the
training camp commission.
One distinct advantage of the chariot
race is that any number of men can
participate. Then, too, the apparatus
required is simple, and consists merely
Of two round poles about two inches IN
diameter and a chariot, all of which
are connected with ropes. Six men
grasp the first pole and four men the
second several feet behind, these men
composing team. Attached to the
second pole is a sled or chariot which
contains one man, and the game con-
sists of dragging the chariot and its
rider over a given course.
When the race starts every team
runs q stated distance, which covers
the first lap. At this point another set
of teams take up the race and covers
the second lap, and the race continues
as long as there are sets of relays.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
GRIDIRON GAME AND |
WAR ARE COMPARED|
Football and Military Tactics on|
Western Front Alike.
In Allied Drive Between Scissors and
Re!ms Maps Show Massed Movs
ment Toward Center, Same 40
Worked in Football.

War is like football, according :,
Louis Lee Arms In New Yor, Srn
There is an interesting SIMILARITY ha
tween football and military tactics 90
there should be, since each is 10 goin
ground. In the allied drive between
scissors and Relms military mems
show massed movement toward tba
center, precisely as would he done in
football were one of the backs 10 mako
an off-tackle thrust.
The American troops in tbp cpnt,,
Of the rush line and starting at Pei.
leau and La ChappeIle have driven a
wedge into the German line and car.
ried it before them in a manner that
could be likened to a center and two
guards putting their opponents out Of
play.
In military advances there is none
to come behind carrying the ball, but
if there were, as the lines exist TO-
day, the backfield of the FrancO-Ater.
lean troops could make an uninter-
rupted end run off the Huns right end
through Hartennes, Villementoire,
Chaundun and Pernant, for the Ger
man ends have been boxed in. It
would be up to the defensive full or
quarterback, which is represented by
the kaiser's troops further back, to
stop the runner.
By turning both ends Of the Ger
man line in, the idea has been to bot
tie up a great number Of men and cap
ture an entire salient. In football It
is not necessary to bottle up the for
wards of the opposition. If they are
tactically outmaneuyered, so that they
cannot reach the runner with the ball.
they have accomplished what they set
about to do. The lines between Soils
sons and Reims would be a complete
success in a football sense.
Our allies are commenting upon the
intelligent manner in which Ameri-
cans tactically conduct their attack
Well. General Pershing is a pOp-eyed
football fan!
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
CHALLENGE FROM jim RILEY
One-Time Champion Oarsman, Now
Past 70 Mark, Wants to Row Any
Man in World.

Jim Riley, whose name was famous
40 years ago in the rowing world, is
out with another challenge. The one
time champion, now past the seventy
mark, although he looks hardly more
than sixty, will row any oarsman in
the world who is sixty-seven years or
older any distance from one to three
miles,. He won't concede any handi-
caps, but he will take all corners, and
so confident is he that he can defeat
anyone who tries to row against him
that he will put up the cup which he
won 80 years ago as trophy. He is
particularly anxious to meet Jim Ten
Eyck, the elder, who was coach of the
Syracuse university crews up until
few months ago, and is now engaged
in similar capacity ut the Duluth
Boat club.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
100 SAILORS DIE OF "GRIP"
4,5oo Cases of Spanish Influenza" at
Great Lakes Station-Situation Is
Now Well in Hand.

Chicago, Sept. 23.--There are $500
cases of Spanish influenza at the
Great Lakes Naval Training station,
and there have been more than hun
dred deaths since September 8, ac
cording to a statement issued on Sun
dav by Capt William Moffett, com
mandant. to allay the fears of rela-
tives of men in training and to set at
rest sensational rumors Of the ravages
of the malady. The death rate is CIV
en- at IL per cent, based on total
of 7 900 cases that have been reported.
CAPTAIN Moffett declared the situa-
ton we'll in hand.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
HARRY BRIGHAM IN SERVICE
Former InterschoIastic Champion
Splinter Is Latest Athlete to Go
to the Front.

Among the latest of the athletes to
go to the front is Harry Brigham of
Brooklyn, the former interschoIastic
half-mile champion and holder of the
interscholastic indoor mile record of
4:27. While at the University of Vir-
ginia Harry won the Southern colIegi-
ate mile and two-mile championships
In class "A Brigham. who is married,
waived exemption and was placed In
class La.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
DIE IN INDIANA
cantain Harmon of British Flying
Corps and C. Kinder Are Killed
in Nose Dive.

Indianapolis, Sept. 23.-Captain
Harmon of the British royal flying
corps and c. Kinder of Greenfield, Ind.
were killed and Lieut.. Roy Pickets of
the Speedway aviation field, Indianap-
oils. was seriously injured when an
airnlane in which they were returning
to the field from a Liberty loan trip to
Greenfield went into nose dive and
fell II feet while they were preparing
70 make a landing at the Speedway
field.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
PLAYING BALL IN PALESTINE
Shipped by Clark Griffith to
Holy Land.

Clark Griffith announces that he
has shipped to Palestine basehai
equipment sufficient for four teams,
on request of Americans of jewish an
cestry and otherwise who are in serv-
ice with the British in the Holy Land.
Several hundred American Jews. spe-
cially enlisted, have joined the army
in Palestine, and they no sooner got
there than the desire to play ball
'5ercame them.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
GEORGE BURNS NOW I'M NAVY
First Stacker of Connie Mack's AthIet-
les Wants to See Service-VaIua-
bic Ball Player.

Here's George Burns of the Athlet-
les going in the navy now. 1t was re-
ported way last winter that he had
been caught in the draft, but he Sc
cured exemption and has been a val
liable ball player all season. Now that
the games over and he's done his duty
by it, he wants to see service and If
they won't let him in the army he'll
try the other end.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02

$50 iers of the sea-" The White Sox
paid a fabulous price for the star and
like other baseball investments, like
Grover Alexander, the Chicago club
cost their great star Eddie wants to
get in the service and get in right so
he chose the marines because he be-
lieved that to be the branch of service
where he would get plenty of action,
and would suit his spirit.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
GREAT sTIcKLERs FOR ORDER
- Would "set Bad Precedent" 70
nit sweItering Fans to Enter
Grand Stand

Baseball magnates are great . oc
lers for the old order a. .to+ need
game a major league city Ilu "a fans
not he named, there were some o S1o l+,r
not the he beachers and the thsr9o opses
in the shade showed over lOO in the
"Why not let those fellows 5qp was
bleaehers in the grandstand IL club
suggested. The answer y, he done,
president was that it couldn "a ~ rrece.
bacause it would "set a oau rbboren
dent" Can you beat tha'! so+ore the
be a lot of precedents se'
parks open again.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
BIG LEAGUE STAR A MARINE
Eddie Collins, Famous White Sox Key
stone King, Has Joined Soldiers
of the Sea.

Eddie Collins, the famous second
sacker Of the Chicago White Sox and
the former star of Connie Mack's old
Philadelphia Athletic championship
combination, has joined the United
States marines and will share In the
glories attained by Americas brave
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
FIRES 2 SHOTS AT TRoTZKY
Soldier Makes Unsuccessful Attempt
to Assassinate Bolshevik Minister
of War and Marine.

Amsterdam, Sept. 23.-An attempt
has been made at Kursk to assassinate
Leon Trotzky, the bolshevik minister
of war and marine, according to a
dispatch sent from kiev by the cor
RESPONDENT of the Leipsig Abend Zei-
tung. The correspondent says sol
der fired twice at Trotzky, but
missed his mark.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
VIRGINIA TO REVIVE SPORTS
Action Has Been Taken by Recognized
Leader In Southern IntercoI-
Iegiate Athletics.

The University of Virginia, one of
the oldest universities of the South
and the recognized leader in Southern
intercollegiate athletics, has voted to
revive sports. The action is expected
to cause practically all of the South
ern colleges to return to all branches
of sports.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
CAN HURL GRENADES

Pete Wachob, formerly with
the Wichita Western league
club, is showing his good arm in
Uncle Sans service. He is at
Camp Fremont in training and
in recent contest won the
grenade throwing event from
several hundred competitors.
Wachob is corporal in his
company and plays on the camp
baseball team.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
Poole Safe in Stockholm.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE safe ar
rival at Stockholm of Consul General
Poole was announced by Secretary
Lansing.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
Americans and French Advance
Seven Miles in Cham
payne.
GO OVER TOP DURING FOG
Foch's Men Open Offensive After
Eleven Hours of Terrific Smelling
of German Positions With High
Explosives and Gas-Petain's
Troops Occupy All Of
Enemy's Line.

Washington, Sept. 27.-Attacking on
q front of 20 miles, the First American
army, in conjunction with the French,
advanced seven miles and captured
10 towns and 5000 prisoners, General
Pershng reported.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-10-02
Take important Ground.

Interest is centering in the Epehy-
Ronssoy sector, where the British,
since Saturday, by determined fight
ing. have gained ground which cap
.ured documents show to be vital
part Of the Hindenburg defenses, to
be held at all costs.
The Germans. attempting TO retake
two posts east of Epehy. lost 200 pris-
oners and 81 machine guns, besides
leaving 100 dead within the British
lines.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-06-28
RESOLUTIONS.

In the departure of Mrs. c. E
Barley, who having lately moved t
Fairfield, ILL.,, the Christian Endeav
OF of the Presbyterian Church u. s
A., of Paris, Tenn, of which she wa.
ppresident, feel that they indeed sus
tain loss. Mrs. Barley was untir
ing in her efforts to make this socie.
ty both interesting and attractive as
well as helpful, and she put into il
both enthusiasm and Christian zeal
Therefore,
Be it Resolved. That although
she will be sorely missed by our So
ciety, we shall try to incorporate her
interest and ideas in our future work.
Be it further resolved. That we
wish for her much success in her new
field of endeavor. Also be it re-
solved. That copy of these resolu-
lions be spread upon the minutes,
also a copy be given each paper for
publication, and further a copy be
sent to Mrs. Barley.
Respectfully,
BETTY HUNTER, Chr.
NELL KETCHUM.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-06-28

they have not, will probably wish
they had. Records will be kept and
sent into Washington of all failing to
respond to this call, and already the
Government has in it's possession rec
ords of the property owned by each
individual and it is likely that those
failing to buy all the war saving
stamps that in the judgment of the
government they shall, will be made
personal and direct call to come
across.
The government has asked us to
buy these stamps and are agreeing to
pay interest on them they have
got to have the money. 1t is to our
interest the same as it is to the gov
eminent and we should do our part
without being forced to do it,
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1918-06-28
A CHIP OF THE OLD BLOCK

Mr.. w. A. Hill has just shwon us
a letter from his son Albert, who
lives in Greenwood, Ark. The letter
was written to Mrs. Hill an damong
other things in the letter he has the
following to say regarding the war.
II don't blame father for wanting
to fight. | feel like if | could kill
"a few Huns II would do me lots OF
good. It looks like we will have a
long hard fight of it. ! wish my
Boys were big enough to go--not that
/ Love them less, but that love
them more"