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The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11
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Bill of Sale: Richard Ira Owenby to Lee Van Deren.

Bill of Sale: Richard Ira Owenby to Lee Van Deren.
 Warranty Deed: George Babbitt and wife to Ramon P. Vasquez.
 Appointment of Deputy Sheriff: J. O. Harrington to B. c. Black.
 Appointment of Deputy Sheriff. J. O. Harrington to Ed Posten.
 Appointment of Deputy Sheriff: J. O. Harrington to E. B. Raude- baugh.
 Appointment of Deputy Sheriff: J. O. Harrington to Lee Allsup. Agreement and Contract: Ralph Fair and Geyler Bros. & Schenk. Bill of Sale and Agreement: R. G. Stephenson and Lloyd B. Christy.
 Chattel Mortgage: R. w. and J. C.. Watson to Fred J. Lusk.
 Satisfaction of Mortgage: K. G. Nackard to J. J. Donahue.
 Appointment of Deputy Sheriff: J. o. Harrington to Tobe w. Crump.
 Release of Chattel Mortgage: J. w. Moore to F. M. Pendegrass.
 Federal Loan Mortgage: Harry D. Boulin ct ux to Federal Land Bank.
 Bill of Sale: o. T. Brown to A. T. Keeslar.
 Chattel Mortgage: A. T. Keeslar to o. T. Brown.
 Conditional Sale: V. A. Keith to J. J. Waldhaus.
 Notice of Location: Silver Prince No. 2, Mountain Mining District, Wm. Neef.
 Release of Realty Mortgage: T. E. Pollock to A. T. Lawson and wife.
 Realty Mortgage: A. T. Lawson and wife to Harriet B. and Emma Lawson. Agreement: w. J. Marian and M. J. Hanley, Jr.
 Bill of Sale: Mrs. W. A. Terrell to c. w. Knight.
 Assignment of Note: J. F. Newin to C. w. Knight.
 Release of Chattel Mortgage: C. w. Knight to H. L. Baker.
 Crop Mortgage: H. L. Baker to D. D. Still.
 Revocation of Appointment: J. O.. Harrington to Lee Allsup.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11
GREATEST CONSUMPTION OF OIL IN AUTO
 IS DUE TO EVAPORATION SAYS EXPERT

ing processes which are necessary to reduce evaporation.
 The second great loss is due to oil wearing out" The heat of the en- zine turns part of the oil into black sediment which has no lubricating value and which prevents the remain ing good oil from protecting the fast moving parts. This is the greatest danger in oil. After 800 miles of run ming many oils so "wear out" that half their bulk becomes sediment This causes engine trouble such as burned out bearings, scored cylinders, rapid carbonization.
 Still a third loss is due to the fact that a part of the oil put in the en- zine goes to form carbon in the cyl finders. An infinitesimal proportion, carried up by the pistons, is always left in the combustion chamber where the explosion burns it off. Most of this burned oil leaves the engine via the exhaust.
 Whenever a car smokes badly it means that oil of the wrong body is passing the piston rings or that the engine is mechanically imperfect or that poor oil is being used. Other losses are due to leakage and are all readily prevented.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11

What becomes of the oil in the auto mobile engine?
 Many motorists often stop to pom der the question of what becomes of the oil consumed by the automobile engine. It is only recently that the engineers have discovered.
 They have known that the average motor car requires a quart of oil for every 75 to 200 miles-depending on the mechanical condition of the en- zine. Many an engine, however, seems never to use any oil at all, but actu- ally to manufacture it. A long series of laboratory experiments was re- quired to determine just what hap pens. They were undertaken because the fabrication of the automobile is the most important point in its oper- ation.
 The engineers found that the great est consumption of oil is due to evap- oration. Just as water in tea kettle goes off as steam, so does oil, when subjected to the terrific heat of the engine, go off in vapor. The heavier or more highly refined the oil, the less is lost in this way. The answer is, not to use heavy oil, because this would cause great friction in the oil itself, but in changes in manufactur-
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CARBON REMOVERS

The market at the present time is flooded with auxiliary air and moist ure injecting devices, some of which are good and some bad. The moist ure injecting devices will in most cases prevent the formation of carbon on the cylinder walls, but they are not likely to remove carbon already form ed, although this claim is made for them. The air devices are practically useless, unless the owner is absolutely certain that the air range of his car buretor is insufficient If the adjust ment already on the carburetor is ca pablo of supplying more air, and aux Hilary air device is a waste of money.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11

Grease cups serve an extremely use ful purpose in bearings that are ex- posed to dirt, because the grease is continually working out of the ends of the bearings, which tends to prevent the entrance of dirt. Care must be used to screw the cups down until the grease begins to show at the ends of the bearing, Also the utmost care should be taken to keep the supply of cup grease clean; keep the pail or ahy other receptacle in which it is kept covered. Grease cups should be wiped off before they are unscrewed so that dirt will not be carried up inside.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11

Hot water may be used for soften ing the pitch which seals the storage battery. A convenient apparatus con sists of can holding about five gal Ions of water and provided with three cocks to which are connected three lengths of hose which run to the open ing in the three cells. The water is heated by a single burner gas stove, and when boiling hot is run into the cells until the pitch is softened. It is advisable to drain out the acid before starting. Also it is desirable to place the battery in a large pan or sink to confine any escaping water.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11

When the water pump begins leak ing do not assume that necessarily it is because the nut is too loose. Ere quently the nut is not to blame at all, but poor packing is the real cause of the trouble. Packing for this part consists of candle wick soaked in tal- low, heavy twine similarly treated, or special packing material. After the nut has been turned to press the pack ing down do not turn it farther, as excessive squeezing is apt to damage some part of the body of the pump.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11
CRACKED PORCELAINS

When the owner removes spark plug and finds the porcelain insulator broken the portion which has fallen off may have made its way down, be- tween the piston and cylinder, where it will cause scoring of the metal. This possibility should be taken into con sideration, though more often the broken piece will blow out with the exhaust.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11
LUCKY WILLIAM

William Hohenzollern has just had four hundred thousand dollars ad- vanced to him to pay his board. He ought to be glad that he is not stay ing at an American summer resort.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11
CUPID AND CUPIDITY

A Galveston widow says the latest proposal she has received was from a Houston Insurance agent who said he had loved her ever since her first hus- band stung the company for $10,000.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11
DON'T SHUTTE

A fellow who lives out in Butte, On a clarinet tried hard to tutte.
 He killed all his kin
 With his horrible din, Then he swapped the darn thing for a flute. A gink who lived off in Maine. With his trombone occasioned much
 paine.
 But his folks in their wrath
 Gave him tar for a bath And he'll hardly go back there againe.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11

Many cars have no provision aside from a strainer in the tank for keep ing out dirt from the carburetor. Owners of such vehicles will do well to fit a trap in the fuel line. All the big carburetor makers offer these traps, which are to be placed in the line near the carburetor or in the bot tom of the tank. The trap catches all the dirt and water and should be thor oughly cleaned out regularly once a month.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11

Never forget that cooling with wa ter a bronze bearing that has been running hot is the last thing to do. The best thing to do is to wait for the bearing to cool in the ordinary course of events, but if you are in too much of hurry for this, cool it with oil instead of water.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11
HOW QUICKLY CAN
 YOU STOP YOUR CAR?

With brakes working efficiently how quickly can you stop your car travel ing at a speed of thirty miles an hour? Experts have figured that 83.3 feet would be required. For the guid- ance of motorists, there has been pre- pared this following "brake" table:
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11
BASEBALL JOKE REAPPEARS

She: "Would you leave your home for mel"
 He: "'d leave baseball game in the ninth inning with the score a tie"
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11
ONE-SIDED CONVERSATION

It sometimes happens that mar ried man has great deal to say, but his wife won't let him say it.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11
OUTCLASSED

Wifey: '"That Mrs. Brown must be an awful gossip. l never can tell her anything but what she's heard it be- fore"
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11

This table is based upon rear-wheel braking only, and will have to be re- vised when front-wheel brakes are widely adopted.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11
HEARD IN A COTTON FIELD

Northerner: "What's that white, fluffy stuff you are picking?"
 "That, sah, will be wool when yo' weah it next wintah in the No'th."
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11

Examine repaired tubes carefully. See that the patches are in good con- dition, as the heat is apt to open them and loosen them and cause a slow leak. Temporary patches should be replaced with vulcanized ones.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-11

"Did you see Trajan's Column when you were in Rome"
 "Read it every morning"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-20
BUSINESS MAN
TO Be MAYOR
Henry II. SOule and Charles X.
Murphy Candidates for
Nomination.
A CLOSE VOTE EXPECTED
Both Men Rated High in City as
Being Hustling, Aggressive
Men.

Two of the best and most highly
regarded business men of the city of
Alma are Slated TO oppose each other
at the primaries March 10 and at the
city election April :. for the office of
mayor Of the city. under the commits
sion form of government. They are
Charles R. Murphy and Henry II.
Soule.
Charles X. Murphy is not new
conner in politics. lie was previous
ly served Alma as city treasurer. and
in that office brought his ability into
play, filling the office to the salts
faction Of everyone. Last year he
was candidate for mayor on the
Democratic ticket, being defeated by
Mayor Francis King by just l5 votes
Henry II. Soule is breaking into
politics for the first time under the
non-partisan election required by the
commission form Of government. He
is breaking into politics not through
any desire of his own, but by pres
sure of many frienhs.
The fray between Mr. Murphy and
Mr.. Soule for the election is bound 10
be a friendly one. The men are close
friends, clean and aggressive busi-
ness men. Their business aggressive
ness, however, will not enter into
their campaigns for the office. The
business men feel that with. these TWO
men as candidates for the office OF
mayor, that the two strongest candi-
dates in Alma have been selected.
As regards Alma. they are neither
Democrat or Republican, hut rather
just hustling Alma business men
who will do their best for the city il
elected. Their qames will be on the
ballot with no party designation as
in the past. Pick the man you think
will be the best for Alma and vote
for him at the primary and at the
spring election. You know them
both.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-20
GOOD CANDIDATES
ASK NOMINATION
Some of City's Best Business
Men Filed the lnitiatory
Petitions
PRIMARY COMES MARCH 10
Two Men are TO BE Nominated for
Each Of Elective Offices Under
New Charter.

The end Of the final day for the
filing of petitions for candidates to
be nominated AZ the primaries to be
held March 5, revealed the fact
that only two men had petitions in
the hands of the city clerk for the
office of mayor, these being Henry
II. Soule and Charles K. Murphy. As
a result both will be nominated at
the primary and both will be candi-
dates for the office at the spring
election April 7.
In establishing the commission
form in Alma, the commission is TO
consist of four members, two Of
whom are TO be elected every two
years. As a result in starting the
commission form, 10 was necessary
to file petitions for commissioners
for a full term of four years and a
short term of two years.
Petitions were filed for commits
sioner for four years by John c.
Chick. Jasper w Blakely, Floyd II.
Glass and Win. Wilson. AS the char
ter provides that the two receiving
the highest number of votes for each
office at the primary shah be candi-
dates for an Office at the spring cleo
ton, all four will then be candidates,
there being two offices for commits
sioner for four years to be filled.
For the two year term petitions
have been fled for FIVE candidates and
as result one Of these will be
thrown out at the primary election,
while four continue through as candi-
dates at the spring election. These
men are j. NJ. Montigel, A. J. Archer,
Phillip W. Creaser, Frank f. Pollas-
ky and Nelson Fullerton
For Justice of the peace only one
petition was filed, this being for Viii
liam II. Rogers, whose term expires
Continued on page FOUR
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-20
WARD SCHOOL
IS NOW OPEN
New Ward School Was Opened
in East End of City
Monday.
STRUCTURE COST $4,000
Nearly Four Hundred Pupils from
Other Over-crowded Buildings
There Now.

The new Republic ward school at
the corner Of Eastward and Republic,
which has just been completed at a
cost of $4,000, was opened the first
of this week, there being about $40
pupils transferred TO this school from
the other schools of the city.
In spite of the fact that this school
has been opened the school district
is still facing crowded conditions in
the various buildings, indicating that
very soon the proposition of another
new ward school will come up in Al
ma. Although this number Of pupils
has been transferred TO the new
building, it has stll been found neces-
sary to use the basement rooms of
the Lincoln school for class rooms
The additional room secured by the
new structure is such, however, that
half day sessions, which have been
held so far this year in several of the
grades have been done away with
which is a source Of qualification to
the school authorities.
In transferring some of the pupils
TO the new building, some of the
teachers who were in the other build.
ings have been transferred also, and
a few others have been added to the
list of instructors, temporarily at
least. Miss Stitt is the principal OF
this school The teachers and the
grades they teach in the new build
ing are as follows: Mrs Merrill
Stuckey, kindergarten; Mrs. Clifford
Cummings, sub-primary; Miss Hay
ward, first grade; Miss Hood, fourth
grade; Miss Orser, fifth grade; Miss
Stitt, sixth grade; Miss Trapp, sew
enth grade.
The school has four rooms on the
first floor, one of which is a large
kindergarten room, which is located
Continued on page FOUR
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-20
FORMAL OPENING OF
CLUB IS SATURDAY
GratiOt County Club House Will
BE Completely Ready For
Its Opening.

The Gratiot County clubs new
clubhouse at the corner of South
Woodwork and East Center streets
will be formally opened TO the pub
lie Saturday, February %, and will
remain open for the public until
Tuesday, February 25. During this
time the club members, who consist
of business and professional men Of
the county, and their friends are cor
daily invited to inspect the place.
The invitation TO inspect the club
houuse is not confined to the people
of Alma, but includes the business
and professional men of the county,
many of whom, outside of Alma, are
members of the new organization.
The work of remodeliag the struc-
ture is almost completed, and will
be finished by Friday night. During
the past week a new floor has been
laid in the dining room of the club,
and this room decorated, the kitchen
decorated, and the hall decorated on
the first floor.
On the second floor the work of re-
modelling was greater than that on
the first floor. Partitions were taken
out between some of the rooms, and
a single large room made in this way,
which has been decorated and will be
used as a pool and billiard hall, three
of these tables having been installed
during the past few days. On this
floor there is also conference room
for the use of the directors.
On the first floor in addition to the
dining room and kitchen, there are
three other rooms, which are located
on the south side of the clubhouse.
Two Of these are large rooms for the
use of club members and the other a
smaller one, which is to be used as
a sales stand.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-20
BIG YEAR AHEAD
Republic to Effect Rapid Conversion
of Manufacturing Facilities.
DELPHIANS ORGANIZE

The Alma Delphian chapter was
organized Monday evening in the
room over the Alma State Savings
bank by the state organizers, Mrs.
Blanche G.. Ford and Mrs. Stella A.
Ellis of Detroit.
This chapter of nationwide ed =
ucational organization for social pro-
gress, higher education and personal
improvement will also consider sub
jects affecting the progress and well
fare of the community.
The meetings will be held alternate
Mondays at place of organization
and the year book "Epochs of Pro-
gress" will be followed The first
regular meeting will be held Monday
at 1880 p. m; subject Primitive
Man." discussion led by Mrs. A. F.
wilkins.
All Delphian members are request
ed to be present as business of i'm
portance will come before the meet
ing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-20

splendid opportunity to find a mar
ket right at their doors for their pro-
duce, which will make it unnecessary
in the future to go out of the way
several miles TO dispose of this pro-
duct.
In addition it will give the farmers
and opportunity to purchase flour,
dairy feeds, seed, etc, right at home,
making it unnecessary to have these
shipped in, or to go miles out of the
way 10 obtain them.
Any member Of the Board Of Trade
committee will most cheerfully furn-
ish any information in regard to the
company and about the stock to those
who may be interested in a good in
vestment and in a proposition that
has much promise for the future, as
business and as an aid in making
Alma a market center.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-20

johnson. secretary; Harry Gerber,
William w. Cushing. J. NJ. Montigel,
w. T. Naldret. j. W. Blakely and
Henry II. Soule, as chairman or the
committee, is now Offering TO the
residents Of Alma and of Gratiot
county chance TO purchase stock
in this company. This copmittee
from the Board Of Trade, which has
gone most carefully into the assets
Of the company and gone over the
books, feels that with the proper
management that the company will
pay large dividends on the stock, and
heartily recommends the purchase of
il.
In taking over this company the
Board OF Trade feels that il is filing
long felt need IN this city in es-
tablishing a market in Alma for the
farm produce, hay, beans, wheat, etc,
Of the county, giving the farmers a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-20
EIGHTH GOLD STAR
Another Has Been Added TO College
Service Flag.

Again is the name of an Alma
college man on the honor roll. Ralph
Sawvel, who was a student in '16
and II, is dead from wounds received
in battle He carried these wounds
for some time and was on his way
home at the time of his death. He
was a very determined character and
of a very cheerful nature. Those who
knew him best called him Smiles"
His star is the fifth in row thir-
teen on the service flag; from loyal
blue it has now changed to shining
gold. Alma regets the loss of a
brother, but she rejoices over the
courage and glory of the supreme
sacrifice on the field of honor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-20
CONVENTION
Republicans Nominated Strong Tic
ket at State Convention.

At the Republican State conven-
tion held at Lansing the fore part of
the week, Gratiot county was repre-
sented for the first time with women
on the delegation, Mrs. V. II. Shep-
ard of this city, Mrs. +. II. Harring-
ton of Ithaca, Mrs. +. A Branch of
st. Louis, and Mrs. w. G. West of
st. Louis. Mrs. Andrews and Mrs.
A. r. Wheeler of st. Louis also
attended the convention, showing
that the ladies of the county are
taking a great interest in politics
and that they intend TO be vital
factor in Gratiot in the future.
AT the state convention the follow
ing ticket was nominated:
Justice of the Supreme court; Rus
sci c. Ostrander of Lapsing and John
h. Bird of Adrian.
Regents of the University of Mich
igan: Benjamin S. Hanchett of Grand
Rapids and DIR. Lucius l.. Hubbard OF
Houghton.
Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion: Fred T. Keller of Mt. Pleasant.
State Board Of Agriculture: Mrs
Dora H Stockman of Lansing and L.
Whitney Watkins of Jackson.
Member Of the Board Of Educa-
ton. Frank Cody of Detroit.
AT the election of the members OF
the state central committee by the
convention C. f. Brown of this city
was elected as a member of the com
mittee from the eight district. Fol
lowing the election of the committee
Burt ID. Cady of Port Huron was re-
elected as chairman of the committee
by unanimous vote.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-20
&. ). YOUNG DEAD
Well known Resident of City Died
Friday After Weeks of Illness.

After some weeks Of illness George
S. Young, died at Brainerd hospital
Friday morning, at the age of 62
years.
Mr.. Young was pioneer citizen
of this city, and for some years took
very active part in local politics.
I'm 1903 and again in 1904 Ne served
Alma. then village. as it's executive
head
He was we'll known throughout this
section Of the state as contractor
and builder. He constructed the city
hall for the city Of Alma and also
Wright Hall for A. w. Wright, who
gave the structure TO Alma college
The funeral was held on Sunday in
charge Of the Masonic lodge. of which
he was a member, and interment was
made in Riverside cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-20
GETS d. S. c.
Lieutenant Verne r. Rogers Wins
High Honors With Army.

Lieutenant Verne f. Rogers. a
graduate Of Alma college with the
class of 1914, well known through
out the state because Of his athletic
ability. has been granted the Dis
tinguished Service Cross for heroism
on the field of battle in France.
In one battle his men were held
up by heavy machine gun fire from
nest directly ahead of his men.
Second Lieutenant. now First Lieu
tenant Rogers, and a corporal went
around and attacked the machine gun
nest, alone from the side and routed
the Germans, who were holding the
nest, making it possible for his men
TO advance The act was an extreme
ly brave one, and merited the reward
which it brought
While in college here Rogers was
member of the football and base ball
teams every year that he was in col
lege.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-02-20

After some weeks spent in going
over the assets Of The Alma Grain
& Lumber company, a committee
from the Alma Board Of Trade has
secured an option on the property,
covering the entire assets, and is
planning on taking over the company
and again putting it in active oper-
alton in Alma.
The assets Of the Alma Grain e.
Lumber company consist of the water
power, water rights, real estate,
Touring mill, elevators, stock and
good will, which, after careful sur
vey by the Board Of Trade committee
is believed to be worth far more than
indicated on the books Of the com
pany, which has a capitalization Of
500, 10000.
The Board Of Trade through its
committee, which consists Of c. F.
Brown, president Of the board, ID. L.