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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
ORATORIAL CONTEST
Local Contest Held in College Chapel
Recently.

The annual oratorical contest which
decides Alma's representatives in the
state contest, was held on Wednesday
evening, January fifteenth. Contrary
20 the statement made in last weeks
paper, both mems and women's con-
tests were held on the same evening.
There were eight contestants who
gave orations, as follows:
Books and the War;" Ellen Doty;
"The Valley Of Individualism," Edwin
Boyne; Americas Contribution 10
Democracy" Francis Priest; "A Life
Worth While" Willard Beshgetoor;
Americas Uniform Task" Mable
Field; "Americanization," Lyle ID.
Barnhardt; Two Dreams Of World
Empire" Blanche X. Mashin; The
Land of Single Purpose" Lee NJ.
Sharrar.
All of the orations We're exception
ally good, considering the limited time
that was necessarily spent in their
preparation.t The winners deserNe
special mention, and individual credit
is due all who participated. The first
places were awarded TO Mr.. Barnhardt
and Miss Mashin- Second places
were won by Mr.. Sharrar and Miss
Frances Priest. The two former will
be Alma's representatives. at Ypsi-
lanti in March. and we will send them
off with all good wishes for their
success.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
DEPOT MATTER IN
LIMEl|GHT AGAIN
Council Appointed Committee to
Confer with Board Of Trade
Regarding New Depot.

After some weeks of delay the de-
pot matter was taken up by the city
council again Tuesday evening, and
il has become a certainty now that
the matter of new depot for Alma
will not be given up by the city until
every possible persuasive measure
has been used.
After a considerable discussion
during which time il was pointed out
that the citizens Of Alma are really
desirous of having a new depot and
will not be fully satisfied until every
possible effort has been used in the
securing Of il, il was pointed out
by member of the council that a
committee from the council should be
appointed TO meet with a similar
committee from the board Of trade
and take such action as the combined
committee should deem best in bring
ing the depot matter to the attention
Of the Pere Marquette and Ann Ar
Dor railroad officials.
On a motion, Acting Mayor J. c.
Chich was empowered to appoint a
committee Of three 20 meet with a
committee from the Board Of Trade,
the motion including the acting
mayor as a member Of the commit
tee. The other two members Of the
committee appointed were J. "
Montigel and Nelson Fullerton.
The matter Of selecting a commit
tee from the Board OF Trade will be
taken up Immediately. The board
was informed yesterday Of the action
Of the council Tuesday evening in
the depot matter, and President C.
+. Brown and Secretary ID. l.. John
son of the Board of Trade immediate
ly gave the matter their attention.
1t is expected that the joint com
nittee will meet within a day or two
and that the matter will Immediately
be taken up with the railroad officials
II is probable that the committee viii
take a trip 70 Detroit for this pur.
pose.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
.REORCANIzE WESTERN
CARDURETOR COMPANY
Working Capital Of Alma Com
pany Viii BE Enlarged and
Work Resumed.

For some time past efforts have
been on foot TO take the Western
Carburetor company's factory away
from this city, Lansing being one Of
the strongest bidders for the insti-
tuition. The efforts were defeated,
however, and it is announced that the
factory viii remain here and its
working capital increased.
The efforts 20 take the factory
away from Alma were defeated by
the action Of the Board Of Trade
which met Monday evening, and by
the stockholders Of the company, who
met last evening, and pledged their
moral and financial support to the
business in enlarging its working
capital
With this in view, the company
has engaged the services Of Mr.
Eggleston Of Champaign. H.. to work
out the plans Of reorganization Mr..
Prescott Of indianapolis, man Of
manufacturing experience and a sue
cessful executive, Is also under con
tract with the Western Carburetor
company, 20 take charge Of produc-
tion and the management.
All who attended the meeting last
evening were well pleased with the
plans laid down by Mr. Eggleston for
the future of the concern, and those
who heard and met Mr.. Prescott were
impressed with his frankness and
ability.
4 survey Of the last years busi-
ness has disclosed that the company
was greatly handicapped by a short
age of skilled labor and material,
caused by the war; and that it was
handicapped by lack Of financial
support at time Of its greatest
need, due to the calls for money for
war activities. These conditions
made II impossible for the factory to
uniform production. The books of
the company show that 1900 car
buretors were made and delivered
since the company came to Alma,
while standing orders for several
times that amount per month re.
main untitled in their files.
The field is constantly charging
due TO the increasing use Of trucks
and tractors. Designs are already
completed for its use on other en-
gines besides the Ford. The con.
stant increasing price Of gasoline
and its constantly discussed quality
is rapidly forcing the consumer tc
the use Of less expensive fuel
The records of the company ar,
open to investigation, and as an in.
vestment the stock Of this company
should appeal to all who are inter
ested in getting substantial returns
on their capital. Citizens of Alma
should take pride in supporting an
institution like this, which has prom
Use for the future. Only aJimiteC
amount of stock is available, anc
this is now being taken up rapidly
by the present stockholders and cit
izens Of Alma. Subscriptions at par
may be left at either bank or with
Mr.. Eggleston at the Wright House
Mr.. Eggleston will be pleased TO cal
on anyone If they desire further in.
formation regarding the stock
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
OLWET FIVE
PROVED EASY
Crimson Team Unable TO Score
in Fray with Helmer's
Great Quintet.
0W0SS0 HIGH WAS SWAMPEO
Local Cagers Romped over the
Visiting Team with Ease, Win
ming % TO 7.

4 big double victory was scored by
the college and the high school bas-
ketball quintets on Friday night, the
college winning a remarkable gamc,
shutting out Olivet by a score of 27
TO 0, while the high schoolers romped
over Cwosso high TO the tune of 26 TO
Z.
From the start Of the high school
battle. it was evident TO all Of the on
lockers that the Owosso tve was no
match for Maxwell's bunch Of hus-
tiers, who outplayed the visitors in
every department Of the game, and
kept the battle in the Owosso end Of
the court for the greater part Of the
contest.
Maxwell made two changes in his
lineup OF the previous week, putting
Hodge at center and Lyons at guard
in place of Hodge. The change, and
the additional week Of practice by
the locals, worked wonders, the five
seemingly being a different team.
Lyons played a strong and steady
game, and five times sent the ball
through the basket for counters, aid
ing his team materially IN this re-
spect. The entire team played fine
game, it being the teamwork Of the
whole team that made the splendid
victory possible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
DREW BIG CROWD

"Tarzan Of the Apes" shown at
the Liberty theatre Wednesday even
ing, drew a crowded house at both
shows in the evening and drew a good
house at the matinee in the afternoon.
This afternoon at the matinee il drew
another good house, and the indica-
tions are that the theatre will be
packed today at both entertainments.
The picture is one Of unusual in
terest, familiar TO most people, who
during the past year or two have
read the book, upon which the pic
ture is based The jungles Of Africa.
the wild animsgs the Arab slave
runners. etc. are faithfully shown.
The management is 10 be congrat-
rlated on is continued effor'7 y
bring this picture to Alma. after the
disappointment. with which il met
a few weeks ago when the film failed
to arrive as il had been expected.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
TWO BUILDINGS
CHANGE HANDS
SanderhOf Building Has Been
Purchased by the Model
Bakery.
DAVIS SECURES STRUCTURE
Present Location on Corner Has
Been Bought from Mrs.
Coddington

Two important real estate deals
have taken place within the past few
days which possibly presage the
moving of a great deal of real estate
in Alma this coming summer, bring
ing back the days with which Alma
was familiar just before the war
broke out. Both Of the deals have 70
do with property in the business
section Of the city.
The Coddington building at the
corner Of Woodworth ave. and East
Superior streets, which has been oc-
supied for years by the Davis cigar
store and barber shop, has been pur-
chased by 4. W. Davis, the proprietor
of the store At the present time he
does not contemplate any extensive
remodeling or repairing, bat it is
probable that within the next few
years a ncw brick structure will re-
place the presen, building. The con
sdoration for the property has not
been made public.
Manager Mckee Of the Model Bak-
cry has purchased the Sanderhoff
building on East Superior street, this
deal having been made about a week
ago. II is the expectation Of Man
ager Mckee 10 move the Model Bak-
cry 10 this location at a later date,
where he will have the room which
is needed for his rapidly growing
business.
The lease Of the present store does
not expire until next January but
Manager Mckee proposed 70 have 4
place that he would be sure of.
The hardware firm Of Glass g.
Hannah which now occupies the
Sanderhof building, has lease
which does not expire until next
January. Seen Tuesday Mr.. Glass
stated that the firm mad not yet Sc
lected It's future location. 1t is rath-
er expected that as the lease still has
year 70 run that il may be some
little time before the firm closes for
another location. Il is thought, how
ever. that the firm has a propo-
sition now under consideration re
garling It's future location.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
HELMER LEAVES
Most Popular of Alma's Coaches
Leaves To Take Up Farming.

Harry Helmer, for the past two
and one-half years the coach Of the
Alma college athletic teams, has re
signed his position effective imme-
diately following the Adrian college
game here on the night Of Friday.
January 81.
The loss of Helmer is a heavy one
10 Alma college. His record as .
coach, and as a man, is such that he
will be hard man for the college to
replace. Always q lover of clean,
fair sport. he has done much to raise
the standard Of Alma college athlet-
les and this indirectly has had big
effect in the Michigan Intercollegiate.
Helmer has led six teams through
athletic seasons since he has been
connected with Alma college and has
won high honors in the collegiate as
sociation. Four Of the six teams won
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23

championships and the other two
were runners-up for the honors. He
had two championship base ball
teams, one championship basketball
and one championship football team.
Ia football his team took the runner
up place once and once in basketball.
The success with which his present
team is meeting this season is lead
ing to the belief that il will be in the
fight for the high honors Of the as
sociation, due to the early season
work that Helmer has given the five
In leaving Alma Helmer is leaving
host of friends, both in the college
and in the city. who greatly regret
the passing Of this highly successful
coach.
No successor hos been nomed as
yet for He'mer T Arnold pobinson
will probably pilot the basketball FIVE
through the balance Of the season,
and it is expected that before the
base ball season e'-.s permanent
mentor will have been secured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
FELLOWSHIP NIGHT

In every city, where growth is as
rapid as it has been in Alma, there
are sure to be many newcomers who
find il hard to get acquainted. For
this reason the pastor and the people
Of the Presbyterian church are ar
ranging to hold good fellowship
meeting, once a month on church
night. Thursday, i0 the church. This
meeting is scheduled to take place
Immediately after prayer meeting
which will close at Sis. All strang-
ers in the city, rs well as members
Of the congregation are invited to at
tend. The first of these meetings
will be held January 30. Refresh
ments will be served by the ladies Of
the church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
ARE INTERESTED
Business Men Working TO See Com
mission Get Proper Start.

Monday evening about thirty men,
bers of the board Of trade, consisting
for the greater part Of business men
Bank, at which time n discussion
came up regarding the forthcoming
elections in Alma for the commission
form of government.
That the business men Of the city
realize the Importance Of men Of the
proper type running for the commits
sioners, goes without saying, as
otherwise the commission form Of
government here may not get fair
and square start as il should have to
be given a fair and impartial test
IL seemed 10 be the opinion of the
men at the meeting that business
men Of experience were needed as
commissioners, hustling young men
Of good repute, and sound business
judgment. should be those who should
run for the commissionerships.
With this end in view, a committee
of both Republicans and Democrats
was appointed 10 interview the avail
able business men and secure their
consent 10 make the run for these
offices. Without doubt this com
mittee, which is composed of live
wires, will dig up the very best avail
able talent in the city to be submitted
to the voters fer their approval at
the primary election this spring.
There is still three weeks before
the petitions for the men, who are to
enter the race, must be filled, which
gives the committee plenty of time TO
cast its eyes over the field.
1t is expected, however, that this
list Of candidates will be made up
within the week, 20 be submitted 10
the board Of trade. This list of can
didates will. without doubt, have the
endorsement Of the board Of trade.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
OPEN SOON
Gratiot Club Win Open It's Clubhopse
About February II.

II has been announced that the
clubhouse of the Gratiot club will
open about February II, at which
time it is expected that the interior
will have been entirely redecorated.
In addition to the redecorating the
club is installing new furniture
throughout A portion of this has
already been purchased and the bal
ance will be procured at once.
IL has been announced that c. S.
Darragh, formerly with the Repub-
lie Motor Truck Company. Inc, OF
this city. will be the manager of the
new clubhouse.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
TRUSTEES HOLD
MEETING HERE
Direct that Endowment Cam
paign of Alma College BE
Resumed.
WILL AID SOLDIER SONS
Victory" Scholarships 10 be Given
TO Students in Need. Who Went
into Service.

The midyear meeting of the board
of trustees Of Alma college was held
in the presidents Office Tuesday, and
several matters of vital Importance
TO the college were taken up, includ-
inc the resumption Of the endowment
campaign which was brought 70 n
halt by the entrance Of the United
States into the great world war
The board reaffirmed its purpose TO
seek 5000 900 additional for the en-
dowment Of the college and instructed
the officers Of the college TO resume
the campaign. II is expected that
for the next few months the work will
proceed quietly. and that early in the
summer. the campaign will again be
vigorously under way.
The report Of the finances of the
college indicated q steady progress Of
the endowment. Without counting
non-interesting bearing property the
college az the present time has an
endowment Of S445,00O.
II was voted TO again establish the
sabbatical year Of leave which had
been withdrawn because of the war.
This will again be extended TO the
college instructors beginning with
September, 1920. Dean James +.
Mitchell is the next in order for the
sabbatical leave.
The board considered at length the
establishment of a fund for retiring
allowances or pensions for retiring
professors. A committee from the
faculty, consisting of Professors
Cook, Mitchell and Randels met with
the board for this purpose. 1t was
pointed out that there is a critical
need Of such 4 fund at Alma college,
because Of the long service here Of
many of the professors. 1t was given
out as the determination of the board
to establish such fund out of a
portion of the first 100000 received
on the endowment campaign.
One highly important action Of
the board viii permit some Of the
former sons of the college, who nave
been in the service of their country,
TO return to college The board
voted $4,000 in scholarships for re
AullltN SV4AAtl anu ccAlOl COilS VI Ni'
college, in need Of funds with which
TO complete their education at Alma
The scholarships will be known as
Victory" scholarships.
The board passed a resolution ex-
pressing is appreciation TO Dir
Thomas j. Carney for his work at the
college during the recent influenza
epidemic
The resignation Of Harry Ilelmer
as Alma college athletic instructor
was accepted 10 take effect at the
end Of the present month, and the
board rendered him an appreciation
of the valuable services which he has
rendered Alma college with his sue
cessful teams.
The election of officers of the
board was also heio at the Tuesday
meeting the same officers being re
elected They are as follows: Chair
man, DR.. James Barkley Of Detroit
vice chairman, Francis King Of Alma
secretary and asst treasurer, A. p
Cook Of Alma; treasurer, c. y. Chat
field OF Bay City.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
OPEN NEW STORE

The Shoe-N-Hat shop, located in
the Bahlke block, opened for business
Monday and offers this city a high
class shoe and hat repairing and
cleaning establishment Shoe repair
ing and shining is done there, as is
hat cleaning and blocking. Electrical
apparatus has been installed for
practically all Of the work which is
done by the firm. The store is owned
by William Angelus a. Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23

In a slow, wierd game, spoiled by
much arguing, Alma defeated 0livet
by score Of 27-0. The O.ivet center
and forwards seemed TO have the
opinion that they were put there to
trip, shove and block The Olivet
manager was even heard 70 tell their
center 10 cut out the tripping, for he
couldn't get away with L. Another
peculiar point in the game was that
Olivet never made a basket Indeed,
not more than half dozen times did
they come close 10 caging basket.
The other shots they took at the bas-
ket were so wild as to produce laugh
ter among the crowd.
The work Of the Alma tenn was
just fair. A great deal Of il hink
the same colored suits. II made them
hesitate in passing TO be sure they
were passing TO their own men and
of course that slowed he offense
enough to let the Olivet team cover
up. Then they were off form in
shooting baskets and should have
made dozen more. il seemed 70 be
the luck Of both teams TO have the ball
20 half way through and then jump
out However, the locals played
the floor a little better than q week
ago They spread out more and
seemed TO loose the guards better.
The work Of the Olivet guards mus,
be commended, especially Macdonald
He played clean, steady game
! throughout and only hard luck kept
{ him from couple of baskets. The
other guard missed his man several
! times and seemed a trifle lost on the
! large floor, but very few baskets were
made on his side of the floor.
Tebo deserves especial mention un.
doubtedly. His work was a third
better than week ago and to him
must go the lions share Of the credit
for keeping Olivet scoreless. Time
and again ne blocked a throw for the
basket or intercepted passes. In tn,
last minute of the first half he got
( cut over the right eye, but that die
not keep him out. Ii only inspired
him to fight harder.
Captain Anderson was match
for the lanky Olivet center. getting
the tip-off his share of the time OF
course the floor work Of the two
could not be compared. Anderson
passing and guarding was far above
the calibre Of his oppbnent.
Boyne played the same heady
game at forward. He headed the list
in baskets, caging five. He did som,
fine work intercepting and digging
the ball up off the floor.
Richards has located the basket al
last and copped three baskets in, the
second half. Crittenden played hi;
hard, aggressive game at guard.
Results:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
DIED IN SAGINAW

Minnie NJ. Cheesman, we'll known
Alma musical instructor, and resi-
dent Of this city for many years died
Monday at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Laura Nelson Of Saginaw, fol-
lowing a long illness.
The funeral was held at the home
Of her sister in that city on Wednes-
day, Rev. Allen officiating. The body
was taken to st. Louis yesterday af-
ternoon for burial.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
AUCTION SALE

For the benefit Of those having sur
plus proprty there will be an auction
sale to be held Saturday. February 8,
at II. A. McLaren's feed barn on w.
Superior street. All property to be
listed on bills should be listed with H..
A. McLaren. The Alma Record or j.
ID. Helman before next Tuesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

Next Sunday, January Goth, is the
date set for the taking Of the relig-
ious census Of Alma. Between 200
o'clock and 4:00 o'clock Of thta after
noon approximately 300 church work
ers will visit every home in Alma.
AS every church in the city, without
any exception, is interested in this
campaign the public is urged to as
sist the canvassers in every way pos
sible so that the work may be com
pleted in the time allotted
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
LIST OF JURORS

Following is the list of jurors for
the February term Of circuit court in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23

Goals from field-Boyne s, Rich
ards 3, Anderson 2, Smith total IL.
Goals from foul-Boyne in 10,
Greenwood 0 in 2. Billings
Of Mt. Pleasant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23
Lineup and summary:

Field baskets-Lyons ), Creech 4,
Pemhrook 2; Ensing, Rule. Fouls
Pembrook out of 9; Rule out Of
l3. Score first half-Alnla ., Owos-
so 4. Referee-Warner. Alma col
lege. Timer and Durham.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23

Buy the best. Buy DeLuxe.-77-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23

wanigas at Brunper's.-s4-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23

Smoke the best, wanieas.-e4-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23

Best ice cream. DeJuxe.-77-tf-,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-01-23

Smoke the best, wanigas.-s4-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22

the House committee, stated this morning that possibly a month will elapse before Pershing makes his statement. The chairman explained that while the observations of the comm anding general will be of great importance it Is also of great import ance that the officer be permitted to rest after his long and ceaseless labor to rest and at the same time "size up the situation get his political bearing on this side of the water.
 Wren General Pershing appears he will be asked to give his opinion as to how Congress shall proceed in pre- paring the peace army. It is believed that General Pershing will recommend universal military training. but ii is indicated that he will oppose the fsa- lures of the general staff bill which would make the general staff omnlp- otent in all things military As the recommendations of General Pershing will have great weight-especially if his views. as are expected coincide. on the more important features with those of President Wilson-hs testi- mony is anxiouslv expected Until he testifies if is certain that neither com mittee VIII make material progress
 In the meantime. General Pershing is completing his report on the Amer ican expeditionary force. That report will be laid before Congress.