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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
DROWNED SUNDAY
Three Members of One Family Are
Drown ned Near Ithaca.

Daylon Fiddler. aged about thirty
years, and his two young sons, who
i've between Ithaca and Breckenridge,
were drowned early Sunday after
noon i'm the waters Of Beaver creek,
which had been swollen by the heavy
rains and the rapidly melting snow.
One of the lads had been COM
planning of toothache and Mr. Fid-
iler started TO go to Breckenridge
with him and the other lad 20 see a
dentist Just as they were leaving
the farm home the horse shied. and
backed the buggy into the swollen,
swiftly flowing waters Of the creek,
and the man and boys We're thrown
from the buggy into the cold waters.
Mrs. Fiddler watching them from
the front window of the Fiddler home
as they left. saw the accident when
il took place and was forced to watch
her husband and two sons drown.
Searchers were quickly called and
the hunt for the bodies began, but
during the day only the body Of the
husband was recovered. The body Of
one son was recovered yesterday The
other had not been located up 20 this
morning
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
SCHULTZ RESIGNS
As SCHOOL HEAD
After Five Years in Alma He
Will Seek New Fields of
Educational EndeayOr.
MADE FINE RECORD HERE
Reputation of Alna Public Schools
nder His Charge Aided in
Increased Attendance.

After five years Of success as
superintendent of the Alma public
schools. A. f. Schultz has resigned
his position the resignation effective
at the close Of the current school
year He has not yet decided where
he will 20 this coming year but ex
poets to settle upon that question
very shortly.
During the time that he has been
superintendent Of the Alma public
schools, they have grown with great
rapidity, and have enjoyed reputa-
tion that has brought many from out
side of Alma to receive at least their
high school education in this city
Before coming to Alma Mr. Schultz
was superintendent Of schools at
Chesaning and at Howell, and as he
left both Of those cities was offered
a substantial increase in salary 10
remain, which speaks of the good
work which he had been doing in
educational lines before coming 10
Alma
Since the time that he came 10
Alma he has seen the teaching force
of the public schools grow from
twenty-seven instructors to forty-six,
and seen the attendance grow from
about 800 to almost 900, or far more
than double what il was five years
ago. He has seen the erection Of
I temporary schools. 10 relieve con-
gested conditions in the three prin-
cipal buildings, and this past year
has had the supervision Of the con-
struction of new $4,000 ward
school, known as the Republic school.
! During the time that ne has been
superintendent here. military drill has
been added, together with physical
culture, giving all of the young men
of the high school valuable course
in training, which some were not ac-
quiring from school athletics.
Not only has he seen these things
come to pass while the head of the
Alma schools, but he has seen the
efficiency Of the schools kept up, this
during period OF rapid growth and
congestion, when the work naturally
would be much harder to do Only
this last year the schools were ex-
amined and placed upon the Universi-
ty Of Michigan approved list for an
other three years and also on the APP
proved list Of the North Central asso-
citation Of colleges and secondary
schools
During the period of the war he
also aided greatly in this work He
was active in the sale Of war savings
stamps in the public schools, was one
of the members of the local war ac-
tivities board and one Of the four
minute men for the Liberty Loans.
His work here has been well done,
and it has gained him many friends
who regret exceedingly to see him
leave.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
HIGH SCHOOL TO
GIVE opERETTA
Japanese Play to be Given for
the Benefit of Piano Fund
by 4. II. :. Chorus.

The Princess Chrysanthemum. a
japanese operetta in three acts, will
be given at the high school auditor
ium on Thursday, March 81. at 500
p m. The operetta will be under the
direction Of Miss Mae Jones, and the
proceeds will 20 to the piano fund of
the school
Following is the cast for the play
and the synopsis: >
Princess Chrysanthemum. the en-
peror's daughters Virginia Sawkins.
Toto, um-Yum, Du-Du. Tulip.
(Maidens attendant on the princess)
Ruth Schultz. Girlenden Breeze.
Mabel Bradford. Mildred GARNER.
Fairy Moonbeam, the princess
good genius-Lucille Raum
The Emperor What -for-Whi. a
merciful (?) monarch-Frank Notes
TEN.
Prince So-Tru. Prince So-Sh Gn
love with the Princess Ward Leon
ard, Donald Dunham.
Top-Nut. the court chamberlain
Dale Grover
Saucer-Eyes. the wizard cat
Henry Holland
Sprites Of the Night. Courtiers.
Populace. Attendants. Fairies. etc.
Synopsis
\ great fete is being held in hon
or of the coming Of age Of the en-
peror's daughter. Princess Chrysan-
themum. She IS loved by Prince So
Tru. and returns his affection; but he
has a rival in the person of Prince
So-Sli, who seeks the aid Of Saucer
Eyes, the wizard cat. who carries of
the princess TO the cave of Inkv
Night, leaving the emperor and
Prince So-Tru distracted at her
strange disappearance.
Princess Chrysanthemum impris-
oned in the cave Of Inky Night. with
the aid of magic ring summons the
Fairy Moonbeam. who is about to
help her when she drops the ring and
cannot find it. Fairy Moonbeam dis
appears at the loss of the ring. and
the unhappy princess is left to bewail
her fate. Prince So-Tru manages to
obtain entrance 10 the cave. and
finds the ring. which at once causes
Fairy Moonbeam to return and aid
him. At this moment the emperor
arrives with his attendants, and
takes SaucerEyes prisoner, bearing
him in triumph to his palace.
Threatened with torture. Saucer
Eyes confesses the completely OF
Prince So-Sli. whom the emperor
orders to instant execution. This is,
however, frustrated by the appear
ance Of Princess Chrysanthemum
accompanied by Prince So-Tru and
Fairy Moonbeam with her band. The
emperor pardons Saucer Eyes and
So-Sli at the princess request and
gives her hand in marriage to Prince
So-Tru. thus bringing everything 10
a happy conclusion
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
CITY NOMINEES
GIVEN BANQUET
Republic Circle Club Host to
Men Who Are Seeking Office
in Alma this Spring.
FUTURE OF CITY OF ALMA
This Idea Was Dominating Feature
of Affair at Which Candidates
Gave Views.

With the praiseworthy view of dis
pelling any doubts that there might
be in regarding the desire of the en-
ployes of the Republic Motor Truck
Company Inc, and the company it.
self being a part of Alma and having
the welfare of Alma close to their
hearts for the mutual benefit of ALL
the Circle club of the company Thurs
day evening entertained the various
candidates for the city offices this
spring, the present officials of the
city and the newspapermen.
Following a delightful repast, ci-
gars were passed around, and then
with II. c. Carter, acting as toast
master the various candidates were
called upon for short addresses as TO
the future of Alma, that the mem
bers might gain an idea of the men,
whom they thought best suited to
conduct the affairs of Alma during
the coming two years.
Every need of the city, from good
streets and paving, sidewalks, sewers
pure well water, parks, etc, was gone
into by the various men, upon whom
will fall the heavy duty of bringing
Alma to the front municipality during
the coming two years, under the COM
mission form of government.
J. ID. Spinney. city attorney, and
Carl f. Gallagher, city clerk, were
called upon also, the former regard
ing the charter and the latter regard.
ing the making and filing Of petitions
for improvements, such as sidewalks
The kind-hearted toastmaster did
not even put the gag upon the news.
paper men, who were called upon for
their views of the future.
The pressing need which Alma has
for new and modern houses was TAX
en- up by George Ogden of the com.
pany, called upon by the POSTMASTER
1t was impressed upon the guests
strongly and agitation for building
campaign will probably result.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
ANNUAL MEETING
Annual Meeting of Union Telephone
Company Held Here Yesterday.

At the annual meeting of the
Union telephone company held at
the Wright House parlors yesterday
afternoon 94.64s Of the 100000 shares
of the company were represented.
The directors of the company elect
ed for the coming year were c. T.
Babcock Of St Johns, J. II. Fildew of
Pontiac, j. T Milman of St. Johns.
W. A. Bahlke Of Alma, f. G.. Theirs
Of Mt Pleasant, +. O. Dewey of
Owosso J. +. Grow of Ovid. j. b.
Crawford of Ithaca. J. b. Chapin of
st. Johns, l.. /. Conn Of Owosso, II.
l.. Kirkland of Lakeview. and A. NJ.
Bentley of Owosso
Following the election Of directors.
the directors met and elected the
officers for the coming year. Those
elected were the same as those who
held office last year. The officers fol-
low: President. c. T. Babcock of St.
Johns; vice president, j. II. Fildew of
Pontiac; vice president, +. O. Dewey
of Owosso; secretary, l.. l.. Conn of
Owosso; treasurer, J. b. Chaplin of
st. Johns; general manager. W. j.
Melchers of Owosso.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
INCREASE CAPACITY
N-Cel-All Company Increases Capa
city of Alma Paint Plant.

During the past week the capacity
Of the X-Cel-All Paint compan Of
this city has been practically doubled
with a view of meeting the increased
demands which the company is ex-
pecting for this product during the
coming season.
A new grinder and two new mixing
machines have been installed, which
have sufficient capacity to almost
double the output Of the concern,
and give the promise Of making this
Alma concern assume a still more
prominent place among the industries
Of which this city boasts.
Saturday a meeting Of the field
agents Of the company for the Sagi-
nav district was held at Saginaw.
The addresses Of the various agents,
who were present from various sec
tions of the territory indicate that
they are looking forward to a highly
successful wear.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
BOYER DEAD
Old Gratiot Settler Died at His Home
West of Alma Friday.

Daniel Boyer a well wnown old
settler Of Gratiot county and veteran
of the Civil war, died at his home
five and one-half miles west Of Alma
Friday following an illness of only
a few days.
With his parents he moved TO Sc
vile township, this county, in the
spring of 1s47. He was the father
of six children, four sons and two
daughters.
The funeral was held from the NJ.
+. church at Elwell, Monday. March
II, at 2 p. m, conducted by Bishop
C. l.. Wood Of this city There was
a large attendance at the funeral of
the pioneeer, in spite of the fact that
the day was a stormy one, attesting
the high esteem in which he was held.
Early last spring, fired with patri-
otism, this Civil war veteran, then
very active in spite Of his age, en-
deavored TO enlist at the Alma re-
cruiting Office, and was very much
put out, when the officer in charge
refused 10 allow him to enlist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
LOSE TITLE
Crippled College Basketball Team
Lost Two Games.

The Alma college basketball team.
crippled by the loss Of Crittenden
who was suffering from blood poison
ing and Nesbit who was suffering
from a badly sprained wrist. was de-
feated in the final games Of the
Michigan intercollegiate season last
week and lost the championship to
Kalamazoo college. after leading the
race the entire season. 1t was hard
luck rather than superior ability that
cost the title.
At Adrian the Alma five played a
wonderful brand of basketball, in
spite of the crippled condition of the
team. Early in the game Anderson
was going in good shape, but when
Little suffered a broken leg, Ander-
son became unnerved and his play
weakened. Alma went to defeat in
this game 27 10 20. Twenty fouls
were called on the Alma team and II
on the Adrian five.
On Saturday night with still a
chance TO tie Kalamazoo college by
defeating Hilsdale. the crippled team
worn out from its exertions in Adrian
the previous night, was in no shape
for a hard game, and finally lost
by score of 2l to 20.
Every man on the team played his
best in the two games and they have
no excuses to offer that the title did
not come to Alma, except that hard
Tucked robbed the five Of two of its
most able players, right at the crit
ical stage Of the season.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
BUY OUT COMPANY

George 5. Blisch of the Michigan
Fuel company and W +. Hylman.
who for the past three years has been
in the employ of Bartling q Holmes
of this city, have purchased coal
company at Mt. Pleasant. and have
established a branch there Of the
Michigan Fuel company.
Mr., Bhsch, one of the founders of
the Little Rock Coal company, and at
the present time the owner of the
Michigan Fuel company, has been
meeting with a marked success in
this business. Mr.. Hyiman is known
as capable business man and it is
expected that the two men will make
the Mt. Pleasant company one of the
best known fuel companies here with
IN short space Of time.
The men will do a wholesale and
retail business at Mt Pleasant along
the same lines with which the Mich
igan Fuel company has been meet
ing with such success locally.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
.LUCH|NI PURCHASES
THE CREASER BLOCK
Proprietor of Fruit and Candy
Store Bought Building to
Secure New Location.

1t has become known within the
er block on East Superior street has
been sold by Mr. Creaser to Floyd
Luchini, owner of the Luchini fruit
store here.
Ii is the intention of Mr.. Luchini
TO move his store from the present
quarters to the newly purchased block
at the earliest possible moment, but
just how soon this will be has not yet
been announced. 1t is understood
that the present occupant of the
store, the J. A. Gerhardt Dry Goods
Co, has not yet been able TO secure
other quarters, and il Is possible that
il will be some weeks before Mr..
Luchini can move the store to the new
location.
1t is his intention to remodel the
store somewhat, to meet the require
ments of his business, and in doing
so, give Alma a first-class fruit and
candy store.
Being unable TO get improvements
made in and about the present loca-
tion, which might allow him to give
Alma better store, he cast about
for new location, and finding moth
ing available was forced 10 purchase
TO acquire a store where his business
might be carried on to the better sat
isfaction Of the public.
1t is expected that the present
tenants of the second floor will con-
tinue their Offices there for the time
being at least, these being Mr. Creas-
er, D. " Robinson and George II
Carl
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
MacCALLUM-M -MOHR LECTURES

f. Frank MacCallumMhor gave a
lecture on new burdenless tax sys-
TEN Wednesday evening at the city
hall to a well filled house SThe points
advanced were very forcibly put and
the questions were answered in a
masterful manner Those attending
were so impressed by the lecture that
Mr.. MacCallumMhor has been pre-
vailed upon to give another lecture
on the same subject Friday evening,
March 2l. Mr.. acCallumMhor is a
very forceful talker and the subject,
which is very interesting, was well
handled
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
TO'HOlD FARMERS
INSTITUTE At ITHACA
GratiOt County Farmers lnsti-
tute Will BE Held Tuesday,
March %. at ArmOry.

The Gratiot County Farmers insti-
tute will be held at the armory in
Ithaca, on Tuesday, March %, for
which a program has been arranged
which promises to bring many i'm
portant messages to the farmers OF
the county
Among the addresses to be given
at the meeting will be one by J. c.
Ketchum, a speaker of national repu-
tation Mrs. Dora Stockman, candi-
date for the state board of agricul-
ture, is also on the program as one of
the prominent speakers at the meet
ing. Among the well known resi-
dents Of the county, who will make
addresses are Chas. Vandeventer, J
B. Miller, Merlin Hamlin. and Mrs
Agnes r. Cass. The program fol
lows:
1000 o'clock a. m.-Music, Edison
Diamond Disc.
Paper What is the Farmers
Shipping Association Doing for the
Farmer" j. B. Miller.
Importance of Farm Or
ganization," Chas Vandeventer.
Question for open discussion-"Is
it Wise to Endorse the Good Roads
Bonding Proposition %
Intermission-12:00 to 100 o'clock
100 o'clock .. m.-Music, Edison
Diamond Disc.
Talk-"War Experiences at the
Front 10y One Of the Boys Who has
been over the Top" Merlin Hamilton
Song by Ted kress.
Paper Carry on" Mrs Agnes
Cass.
Address-Mrs Dora Stockman
state speaker.
Address bv j. {. Ketchum.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
GOOD TEAM
Republic Athletic Club is Expecting
Strong Outfit this Year.

That the Republic athletic club is
figuring ON one Of the strongest semi
professional teams in the state this
year is being made evident daily, as
the club continues 20 acquire the
services of some Of the better known
ball players OF the state and country.
Efforts are still being made to
bring some high class ball players
90 Alma. 90 round out the strongest
team that has ever represented an
institution i'm this city Among the
men that the club has 50 far closed
with are DeNogt, formerly with the
Cleveland Americans, Toledo and
Milwaukee American Association
teams; Cmstead of the White Sox
and Red SoX. and also with Mime
apolis Western league for FIVE years
Burt Tooley, three years with the
Brooklyn National league team and
also with the Jersey City nine prev
ious to that time; Chiffon of the Sag
inaw and Jackson South Michigan
league teams; Bowen of the South
Michigan league, and Don Bell and
Rynearson, former Ypsi Normal
stars. Powers and Carlson, at Ypsi
now, will probably also come to AL
ma when the Normal closes. Most
Of these men are 10 report at Alma
April |. Bell has already arrived.
A number of men from the factory
will also get out for the team, in
cluding Tom Bates. dutch" Hoyt.
Archer and Hayes.
Ii is the intention Of the club to
fence in it's diamond on Michigan
avenue this year and to put the field
into far better shape than it was a
year ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
MISSIONARY WORKER COMING

On Wednesday. March 26. the
Methodist Home Missionary auxiliary
will be visited by the National Field
Worker, Miss c. X. Swartz. from
Washington. u. c. The women Of the
society have arranged luncheon
for 1890 on that day. TO which prom
inent Home Missionary workers from
the st. Louis and Ithaca churches,
have been invited Miss Swartz will
address the women in the afternoon
on subjects Of vital interest to all
missionary workers. and in the even
ing give an address to which the pub
lie is most cordially invited, on the
subject, "Americanism from a Field
View" please consider yourself a
publicity committee, and pass this
news on to your neighbor.)
~ L. W--f--~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
Frank kipp

Having decided to quit farming
Frank Kipp will offer for sale at pub
lie auction at his farm mile north
and one-half mile northeast of the
Davis school on Thursday, March 81.
his stock consisting of horses and
cattle and also his farm tools and
implements. Usual terms. ]. ID.
Holman, auctioneer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
GETS JUDGEMENT
Must Not Hit Dentist Even If You
Feel That IL Should BE Done.

Few are the people who have Wis
tied a dentist but what have had a
desire 20 strike him before getting
out of his Office, but listen-it must
not be done At least that is what
the jury decided in the case of DR..
Maynard Pringle, who brought a civil
damage assault and battery suit
against Ainsley Susdorf 10 secure
satisfaction for a little occurrence
said to have taken place in DIR.
Pringle's Office little over year
ago
After the jury had listened to the
various lines of evidence which were
advanced, regarding the blow which
was said to have been struck. il re-
tired and shortly thereafter brought
in a verdict in favor Of DR.. Pringle,
estimating his damages at $4,000.
which would indicate that no matter
how strongly one feels, dentist may
after all have some rights, although
be does wait upon the public at large.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
NINE RETURN
-Four of This Number of Gratiot Men
Back Are Alma Boys.

Last Friday nine Gratiot county
lads returned from Europe on various
transports which docked at various
Atlantic ports, among whom were
four young men from this city
Those from Alma who returned
from blood stained Europe were
Franklin K. Zinn, John Hilsinger.
John l.. Fowler and Chester Long
worthy.
Those from other places in the
county who returned were Alonzo L.
Halliwell of Elm Hall, William Dan
els of St Louis, Fred c. Barnhard
of st. Louis, Fred b. Newton of Pom
peii and Homer g. Longworthy of Ell
we'll
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
COMING HERE
Sarosky, Giant Pole. to Wrestle with
Ernie Fenby Soon.

Sarosky Of Detroit, the well known
giant Polish wrestler, has been
secured 10 meet Ernest Fenby on
March %, at the Alma roller rink,
under the auspices Of the Republic
Athletic association.
Sarosky is said TO be the best
wrestler to appear in Detroit this
year. and so far is the only man who
has been able 10 take the measure Of
the much talked of Demetral.
Forfeit money has been posted by
Sarosky TO appear here. so that the
match is certain TO take place, and
he has agreed TO be in Alma on the
day before the match. He will be
accompanied by Eddie Barrett, his
manager.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
STATE TAX SALES

The Alma Record this week pub
fishes the state tax sales for Gratiot
county, which will be found on an
other page of the paper. Residents
Of the county will find some infor-
nation among the sale notices which
may be Of interest TO them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
A. c. and James Hanes

A. c. and James Hanes will offer
for sale at public auction at their
farm 5i5 miles west and three miles
south on Wednesday, March 2S, their
stock consisting of five horses, Ia
head Of cattle, As sheep and II hogs.
and also their farm implements and
tools. Usual terms. Sale starts at
200 p. m. J. ID. Helman. auctioneer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
John X. Bateman

On account of i'll health John r.
Bateman will sell at his farm SI5
miles south and u mile west of Alma
on Friday March 21, Z horses, 2
mules, 0head of cattle, hogs, poul-
try, and farm implements. Sale will
start at 900 a. m. Usual terms. J.
ID. Helman, auctioneer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
EZRA ROBINSON DEAD

Ezra Robinson, a pioneer resident
Of this city, and a veteran of the
Civil war, died at his home on Gran,
avenue yesterday, following a long
illness. He was 70 years Of age. II
is understood that the funeral will be
held at the NJ. +. church Friday after.
noon Obituary next week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
WOMAN'S CLUB ELECT

The Woman's club unanimously
elected the following officers for the
coming year:
President, Miss Caroleen Robinson.
Vice president, Mrs. II. II. Soule.
Secy-treas., Mrs. ID. L. johnson.
Auditor, Mrs. Chas. Ward.
Cor. Sec'y, Mrs. Geo. Moore
Delegate to Federation, Mrs. F. n.
Notestein.
Alternate delegate, Mrs. F. f. Pol
lssky.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20
AUCTION SALES
Geo. f. Sharrar and Leo Gee

NtU. Il. NHdTTdT dHU LEO NTet
The George +. Sharrar and Leo
Gee sale of registered shorthorns,
which was postponed last week be
cause of the weather conditions. has
now been set for Friday, March 2s,
and will be held at the Pioneer farm,
southwest of this city. Twenty vaIu-
able registered shorthorns will be
offered at this sale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20

Michigan grown spring wheat, ex-
ira quality for 1919 seeding. s2.45
Alma Grain & Lumber Co. s7-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20

SSH Are you a husband suffer
ing with a wife? Watch Fatty get
rid of his'n.-"Camping Out" Idle
hour. Thursday.-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20

Best rec cream. DeLuxe.-77-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-03-20

DeLuxe ice cream.-77-tf-e.