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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
THE TUG O WAR"
Annual Event Pulled OF Thursday of
Last Week on Banks OF Pine.

Thursday afternoon, May 8. found
a big crowd of town and college
people gathered on the banks Of the
Pine TO see the annual Tug O. War
The upperclassmen were out TO see
either team pulled in, the underclass-
men to support their respective teams.
At four-thirty Coach Field started
the contestants fairly with a miniat-
ure cap gun, which made such noise
that the sophomores must have had
to strain their ears to hear it, For two
minutes both teams pulled on even
terms; then the sophomores slowly at
regular intervals pulled the Fresh
men team into the water. where they
Tough. until time was called
The sophmore team was better or
ganized and more experienced in pull
ing and perhaps had an advantage in
the ground over which they pulled.
Needless to say the sophomores were
on the square and so the freshmen
have no alibi 10 offer. The men on
both sides distinguished themselves
by their fight and grit. The pull was
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
ON THE JOB
William f. Reynolds. City Manager
Has Asummed His Position Here.

William +. Reynolds, city manager,
engineer, building Inspector and seal
er Of weights and measures. is on the
job in Alma and it is expected that
things will shortly begin TO happen
down around the old city hall
Mr. Reynolds comes TO Alma from
Dowagiac, where he has been city
manager for several years, and where
be had been rendered contract for
La few more years. if he should elect
to stay IN that city
1t was just like pulling teeth 20 get
him away from Dowagiac. according
to Mayor Murphy and James c.
kress, city attorney, who went to
Dowagiac and brought him here The
city dads there just naturally hated
TO have him leave 1t seems that he
had been in a habit of doing his own
work. and then aiding in most Of the
city clerks work and such other work
as he could find TO do Everything
that he mad taken care Of, was in the
best Of shape. Mayor Murphy says,
and it took personal interviews with
oNAHN hONf'h AlAN OillN ldlN It-
fore they would allow him 10 leave.
The fact that he had been city man
ager there for several years, and that
the city officials there were very de-
sirous Of having him sign a contract
for "a few more years, indicates that
he is a manager of The first blood He
has taken courses as two universities
to fit him for his work as city man
ager and an engineer, and knows his
work well
The city officials who secured Mr..
Reynolds believe that he viii prove a
! highly competent man here. and iudg-
ing from the way that he went after
information at the meeting of the
commission Wednesday evening. he
intends TO do things here
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
OPENED STORE
Crowds Greeted New Cushing x
Benedict Opening Saturday.

Gushing & Benedict's new and Zoe
store was opened to the public at
6:l5 Saturday morning. but SO effect
i've had the advertising of the bar
gains been done, that even then a
crowd was waiting for the doors to
open and it was only a matter Of
moments before the waist bargains
had all been snapped up, and the
crowd set back TO catch it's breath
and then jam in again for the other
offerings of the day.
When the graniteware sale started
at 1000 a. m. the store was again
filled with an eager hustling throng
Of shoppers, who almost threatened
TO tear things apart, SO anxious was
everyone to get to the back end Of
the store and grab off one of the ten
diShpans or roasters.
Without a question it was the larg-
est attended store opening ever held
in Alma. The fact that husting
firm of well known people had secured
the store, meant 10 the public that
good goods at the right prices would
be offered, and to top it off the special
sales just had 'em going.
All during the day and evening the
store was crowded by those who
wanted 20 purchase, and others who
just wanted to look around The new
store was pleasant surprise to all
of them, as it is certainly wonderful
Improvement over the former bazaar
store, both in looks and in qantity and
quality of goods for the money
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
MRS. JAMES MITCHELL
DIED SUDDENLY FRIDAY
One of Alma's Most Prominent
Women Was Taken by Death
Very Unexpectedly.

Mrs. James + Mitchell, the wife of
Dean Mitchell of Alma college. one
of the most popular and best known
of Almas residents. died suddenly at
her home on North State St, Friday
morning, her career being cut short
while she was still in the prime Of
life. and causing big shock to her
many friends TO whom news of her
death came like bolt from the clear
sky.
For a number Of years she had
been very prominent in the work of
the Presbyterian church of which she
had been a very active member. and
since the time OF the formation of the
Alma Civic Improvement league she
had been actively engaged in the work
Of this organization, which has done
so much to make Alma a better and
more beautiful community Sle had
done much, in this widely known
league, not only in aiding IN carrying
out the plans of the organization. bat
in thinking out new ideas. wherein
more usefulness could be EXTENDED by
this organization. In her death the
icty without q question has suffered
deep loss, just as has the bereaved
family and the organizations TO which
she was a member
Mrs. Mitchell was born at Clare
and later moved 20 Manistioue anC
then TO Duluth with her parents. She
attended Olivet college for one year
and then came to Alma and for two
years attended Alma college She was
united IN marriage to Professor
James +. Mitchell 1907. and since
that time had resided in this city She
IS survived 10y her husband and three
young sons, Ross. John and George.
The funeral services were held from
-he home ou Sunday afternoon, con.
Quoted by Rev Willis L. Gelston OF
the First Presbyterian church, anc
interment was made IN Riverside
cemetery.
When the news Of her deati
reached the college early Friday
morning. the college was closed foi
the day. as a mark of respect foi
the bereaved family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
HE KICKS
). l.. Miller Registers Just Sliaht
Protest al Record Article

y. J.. Miller. builder Of the well
known Millervilles has paused IN his
work Of construction Gf such it can
bee called long enough to register q
thrilling, hair raising protest regard
ing the article which The Record rec
emily used regarding Miliers,illc no.
In order that the public may be
certain Of knowing just how Mr.. Mil
Ter feels about the matter. we publish
the protest, just as near as il could
De deciphered boy the Office boy and
printers devil II follows:
Alma. Mich. 5-l6-19.
My Dear Sir
! heard old Or Brook President of
of Alma College Preach Sermon
many years ago in the then Baptist
Church now the United Brethren say
many People that were Blamed should
be Pitied He said no one knows the
mental suffering Of anyone that does
the wrong thing now while you
Dressed up that article YOU wrote
about me with Crown Of thorns try
ing TO have the public think YOU were
wreath of Roses would Say this
from Anyone who knows Right from
wrong If all you said was Even true
IL was your Place 20 come to me and
Told me the Position was in and
found out whether there were facts or
not now Evidently by what YOU say
and the spirit YOU Said il IN it was
Intentionally Said no Doubt and YOU
DO not Realize the Golden Rule of
Life Attorney Spinney for city knows
that most you said is not true have
Deeds and Contracts 90 Prove the
Rest Essentials are also not true Mr..
Chick Said 70 me when / asked him
where he got his Inside Information
Said not from me as 90 what you
Said also Spnney and Glass.
(Signei) j l.. Miller
II am not ashamed to face any Of
my Transactions in the judgement. -
II any Of our readers should find
any difficulty in solving the above
puzzling protest, The Record will be
glad to explain. so that they may
have it in the proper light
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
SALARY ORDINANCE
Proposed Salary Ordinance Given
First Reading at Meeting.

I'm compliance with the city charter
the first reading Of the proposed sal
AIRY ordinance for hte City Of Alma
was given last night at an adjourned
meeting Of the commission. 1t con
tains several boosts in salaries for
various Offices.
The proposed ordinance as drafted
places the salary Of the city manager.
William +. Reynolds, at $4,000 for
the year, this Of course including his
work as city engineer, building in
spector, and sealer Of weights and
measures
Boosts in salaries go to the city
clerk, the city treasurer. city attor-
ney, and city physician. D. w
Adams, city treasurer, will receive
$1,000; Carl f. Gallagher, city clerk,
1900; James G Kress. city attor-
ney, 81 200. and DR. j. \. Day, city
physician, Sl,S0O.
Oscar Vibber, chief Of police and
marshal Is 20 receive the same sal
airy as last year. 81 500 and the mem
bers Of the police force are to be paid
from 81 200 10 81. 400 The chief OF
the fire department, who has not yet
been named by the city manager, will
receive $4,000 per year and the fire
men will receive $4,000 The con
stables are to be paid by fees. and the
members of the board Of review anc
board of special assessors will receive
the salaries paid to supervisors
while actually engaged in work.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
DECORATION DAY SERVICES

Decoration Day will be observed at
Wheeler. A procession will form at
the town hall at 9:30 o'clock and
march to the cemetery and decorate
the graves. At 1890 o'clock the fol-
lowing program will be given at the
NJ. +. church:
America"
Prayer-Rev F. f. Brown
Reading Of Proclamation-Me
Barnes
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Merle Hillock
Recilation-Pauling Salsberry
Solo Ethel Street
Recitation-Jula Drobenia
Address Rev VI. W Duffy
Returned soldiers.
Star Spangled Banner"
Benediction
Dinner will be served TO all soldiers
free of charge. All others desiring
dinner will be charged twenty-five
cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
EXPRESSES THANKS

To the women chairmen and cap
tains of the townships and cities Of
Gratiot county. Womans Liberty
Loan Committee:
Now that our task is finished and
we have helped put the Victory
Liberty Loan safely over the top"
] want to express to you my appre-
citation for your spirit Of co-opera-
tion that you have shown and the
splendid service that you have rem
dered during the campaign.
IL has been a great pleasure 20
work with you and feel that every
step Of the way that ! had You be
hind me doing your part, for yours
was the all important part.
The consciousness that we stood
by our country 20 the end, doing the
best that we knew how to do at the
moment, that we helped Finish the
lob" 20 the very best of our ability
is our reward for all time, and
trust this rich experience will enable
US 20 become more thoughtful bet
ter citizens to serve our state and
country in these serious reconstruc-
tion days
In closing. / wish, as your county
chairman, 20 again express TO you
my appreciation of your support and
cooperation. Surely il could not
have been finer and il ! have been
able to contribute anything TO the
success Of the campaign il is because
you have made IL possible for me to
do so. Mrs. " II. Shepard.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
GREAT BATTING RALLY
DEFEATED ALBION HERE
Five Runs Needed for Victory
Came in Eighth Inning
When Clubfest Starts.

BY staging one of the greatest
comcbacks ever seen on the local field
the Alma college baseball team kept
in the Michigan intercollegiate cham
pionship race Saturday by scoring five
runs in the eighth inning after the
game had apparently been lost, and
won over Albion college TO 5.
Until the fourth inning both teams
Travelled along with one hit and not
a run scored but in this inning Albion
got to Boyne offerings, and two hits
and Warmers error gave the Method
ists' two counters In the fifth Boyne
walked Blanchard, and Dean leaned
against one Of Boyne's hooks with
such force that it went over the cen
ter field fence for a homer, scoring
two more runs. Shields opened the
sixth with a bingle and Fox followed
uit and took d second on the throw
in Boyuc beat il for the outhed and
The freshe hIrier. CrIttendcn went TO
the mound Geary struckout An
error /. Crittendcn allowed Shields
70 score Aib.on's fifth and final run.
To open the final half of the sixth
l"c runs behind aad clout out vic
tory was what then faced the Maroon
and Cream. Crittendcn walked and
Pelton ht for three sacks. both being
out, however. for batting out of turn,
and two runs We're lost, as Johnson
hit. and then scored ON Boyne's fuke
udeld tap.
The big eighth brought the victory
Crttcnden started things with hot
single, but was forced 10y Peton.
Fitch clouted the ball over the center
ield fence for homer. bringing Pet
ton i'm with him. Johnson singled,
and Boyue walked Ardis pounded
ore for three sacks. scoring both a
hit and run play scored Ardis with
the winning run.
Crittenden was put IN a bad hole in
the final frame when Albion tried to
rally and tie. a scratch single and
two errors filled the sacks with none
down, but in the pinch Crittenden
tghtened up and the Methodists could
not score. The Freshie hurled a
beautiful game, allowing just one
scratch hit and struckout six men in
his four innings in the box, and with
out a question had it not been for his
work Alma would have been defeated
/ His work continues to mark him as
the find of the Michigan Inter
collegiate this wear.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22

HOME AGAIN
Alma's Candidate for d. :. {. Was
in France for Fourteen Months

nm France Tor Fourteen Months.
Serg Guy 5. Congwcr. the son of
Mr. and Mrs John Gongwer Of this
city is home again. having received
his discharge from the United States
army the latter part of last week.
This particular young Alma man is
,he only lad from this city who was
fortunate to be recommended for the
service cross for his
work with The famous Arrow" divi-
sion of the army. and IL is understood
that the recommendation has been
acted upon favorably and that Gong
wer viii soon be entitled to wear this
honor badge
The citation for the d. S C. for
Serg. Gongwer was made by Major
Murdock VI. Kerr, NJ. C.. U. S. A., at
which time Gongwer was a private
In part the citation reads: in
view of his conduct during the fol-
lowing military operations:
(0 September 29, 1913. 500 p. m.
and throughout the night.
(b) One-half kilometer south Of
Nantillois (Argonne sector).
(c) Private Guy Gongwer was
serving as first aid man under Lieu
tenant Milton Shaw at first aid sta
tion at First Battalion. ll9 Field
Artillery, where he rendered valuable
service, and continued TO 40 so. under
heavy enemy shell fire.
ldJ Rendering first aid TO the
wounded at the i.rst Bn A.d station
where fragments of high
explosive shells dropped all around
him. but this did not deter him from
rendering unhesitatingly the best
that was in him 20 the many wounded
soldiers from his own and other or
ganzations
(e) These recommendation are
based upon the valuable service
rendered and upon the fearless and
intelligent manner in which Private
Gongwer at all times renders first aid
at the scenes Of operations
Gongwer was in France for four
teen months, and in the fighting zone
with the famous Michigan troops
practically all the time. and has seen
all Of war that he cares TO see. He
is highly pleased TO be back in little
old Alma again.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
ANNOUNCE THE
NEW TEACHERS
Secretary A. j. Archer of School
Board Gives Out List of
Instructors.
CHANGES IN HIGH SCHOOL
Many New Faces Will BE Found on
the Faculty of Upper Grades
Next Year.

A. j. Archer, secretary of the school
board. made public the list of teach
ers for next year, Monday, with the
exception Of the instructor for Latin,
who has not yet been secured.
There are number of important
changes in the high school faculty.
few Of the teachers in the high school
having signed contracts to>return
another year AS stated some weeks
ago, J. W. Kelder, present superinten-
dent of the Petoskey public schools,
will be the superintendent next year
and A. {. Luchtman, the principal
of the high school.
The principals of the Washington,
Republic and Lincoln schools will be
the same as during the present school
year, Miss Cora S. Dunlap at the
Washington school, Miss Frances
Stitt at the Republic school, and Miss
Annetta McLaren, principal of the
Lincoln school
The teachers for the high school
and the ward school are as follows:
High school, W Kelder, superin-
tendent; A. c. Luchtman. principal
f. Beryl McClellend, mathematics;
Grace VI. Bradley. commercial; Emma
lIosmer, history; Miss NJ. Phillips,
English and history; Margaret Swan
son. natural science; Bess W. Duffey
mathematics and English; Marie Mey-
ers. drawing; Louis Grettenberger
physical science and debating; Joan
Sherman, music; Phyllis f. Kelly
domestic science and art; Genevieve
Carroll, English; Latin instructor
still to be supplied.
Washington school-Cora s. Dun
lap, principal; Laura B. Soule. Wilma
+. Stevens, Bertha McLaren, Mrs
Elsie Bentley. Louise d. Keller, Fran
ces +. Watson, Minnie f. Marsh. LII.
liam Wheater and Emeline Maxwell
Republic school-Frances Stitt
principals Winifred Trapp. Mary G.
Orser, Alice A. Harvey, Bess c
Brown, Nettie II. eatherhead
Georgia Hood Margaret Blackhurs.
Vida V. Jarvis and Flossie Maxwell
Lincoln school-Annetta McLaren
principal; Norma V. Johnson, Mabe
3 c. Snyder, Janet l.. Allen. Elizabeth
/ Ferris, Madeline Haggart. Rita Schall
Mary +. burke. Mary +. Failing
Hazel Kuhiman.
Hillcrest school,. Jean Pattisor
and Ella Hall.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
WILL HAVE Y. NJ. c. A.
CAMP At CRYSTAL
Camp Gin -Gra-Sh hi Organized to
Give "I" Lads a Ten-Day
Outing this Summer.

The y. NJ. c. 4. organizations of
Clinton, Shiawassee and Gratiot coun-
ties have joined for the purpose of
holding camp at Crystal lake from
June 81 until July Z. where the mem
bers Of the "Y" from the three coun-
ties will be able 20 gather and enjoy
themselves for ten days. and also
acquire the many benefits which are
to be gained from such camp.
The camp has been named Camp
Clin-Gra-Shi. the first part Of the
name of each county having been
used in making up the name of the
lakeside camp at which the boys
will gather II is splendidiy located
in a shady tract on the shore of
Crystal lake. it has fine water
supply and "A good sandy beach, which
will furnish an excellent place for
bathing.
\ number Of lads between the ages
of - and II. may attend the camp
10y paying the required rees, and "a
few older boys and men viii also be
taken, who may be used as leaders
for the lads who attend the camp
Under the present plan there viii
be a fee Of S1OO for registration.
which must be sent to the-county Y.
NJ. {. A. secretary at the time apph-
cation is made by those desiring 90
attend the camp. The cost for the
ten DAYS, including board tents. boats
and other privileges. wiii be SEQ.
The camp viii be run strictly upon
military basis and win bee undcr the
direction of Lieutenant Is. +. Caster
of Clinton county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
COMMENCEMENT
PROGRAM IS OUT
Nolan X. Best, Continent Editor,
viii Give Address to Alma
College Graduates.
BACCAlAUREATE IS JUNE 8
Memorial Service Will BE Held for
the Soldier and Sailor Dead
of Alma.

Nolan r. Best, editor of The Con
tinent" of New York City, will be the
Commencement speaker at Alma col
lege, according TO the plans which
have been made for commencement
week which starts Sunday, June s.
The commencement exercises this
year will be about the same as in
previous years. except that there will
be memorial service on Tuesday,
June 10. for the Alma college men
who died in the great world war. The
address at the memorial exercises will
bee given by James NJ Barkley, ID. D.,
IL. D., president Of the Board of
Trustees.
The annual baccalaureate address
will be given on Sunday evening,
June, 5 at the Presbyterian church by
President II. W. Crooks, Ii. ID.
On Monday at the final chapel serv-
ice of the year the awarding Of en-
bloms for distinction in oratory, de-
bate and athletics Will take place
The entire program for commence
ment week will be as follows
Sunday. June S
1900 a. m.-Farwell communion at
Presbyterian church, Rev. Gelston.
1880 p. Baccaaureate address
by President H. NJ. Crooks. LII. ID.
Monday. June 9
1880 "A. m.-Final chapel service
and awarding of emblems for athlet-
les, oratory and debate
800 p. m.-Class day exercises OF
kindergarten department.
7:45 p. m.-Class day exercises
1.-TWO one-act plays by the seniors
Tuesduay, June 10
800 "a. m.-Annual meeting of the
board of trustees.
1919 a. Memorial service fol
Alma men who died in the world war
with address by Rev. James VI. Bark
ley, ID. d.. IL. d.
1890 r. III Luncheon FOR alumni
and old students.
200 p m.- Baseball. Ypsi Normali
vs. Alma college.
4:15 p. Outdoor exercises hl
women's gymnasium class, under di
rcctlon of Mrs Beardsley.
500 p. m.-Senlor promenade.
900 p. Presidents reception "a
home of President and Mrs II VI
Crooks
Wednesday. June II
g.i5 q. m.-Academic procession.
1890 a. m.-Commencement exer
cIse5. Address by Mr. Nolan r. Best
editor The Continent
800 %. nc om m % % e n e. %
In. neon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-05-22
MEMORIAL DAY
PROGRAM READY
State Troops Have Insured Trib-
ute Beng Paid TO HOnOred
Soldier and Sailor Dead.
RETURNED SOLDIERS TO AIO
Rev. Duffey of VI. +. church - to be
Speaker at Memorial Exercises
on Friday.

The Memorial Day exercises this
year Will be better than they have
been during the past few years,
judging from the program which has
been arranged by Company 81.
Michigan State Troops, which has
charge of the affair this year, at the
request Of the veterans Of the Civil
war. who feel that they are unable
to longer carry on this work.
The address Of the day is to be
made by Rev Duhey at the exercises
which will be held in the high school
auditorium The selection of Rev.
Dufey for the address makes certain
that those who attenG the exercises
viii listen 10 one Of The finest Memoir
ia Day addresses which has been
given here i'm years.
One Of the features Of the parade
this year viii be the presence Of the
returned soldiers and sailors of the
Great world war, many OF whom have
returned TO their homes here within
the past few months
During the morning Of Memorial
Day the boy scouts of the city will
have charge of the decorating of the
graves Of the honored soldier dead,
under the supervision of the w R. c.
The exercises at the high school
auditorium will start promptly at l:30
p m, and will be under the supervi-
sion of Supt A. f. Schultz. Follow
ing is the program for the exercises.
Selection-DCollege quartet.
Invocation-Rev w /. Gelston.
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Pupils Of fifth and sixth grades
College quartet
ecitation-Russell Mitchell
Battle Hymn Of the Repub-
lie High school chorus
Recitations - Gordon Lamb and
William Randen.
Solo-L'eut. Donald Smith.
The American Greed Fifth and
siNth grade pupils.
Addrc Rev Duf'ey
Closing song America"
At the close Of the exercises at the
high school the parade Will form in
the following order:
Automobiles carrying @. g. r. and
". Z. g. will .ne up ON Downey,
between Pine and Gratot. facing
west and head parade
Balance of parade win line up on
Grat.ot headed by Republic band
Spanish-American war veterans.
World war veterans, two hundred
strong. under officer.
Two squads Of returned sailors in
uniform, under Chief c. r. Smith
Co. 81, Michigan State Troops
Uniform rank of !. o. o. f. and
all fraternal societies and citizens
Alma fire department.
Alma college students.
Alma public school students.
The line of march Will be south or
Gratiot to Superior west on Superior
TO State, and south on State and Lin
coin TO the cemetery.
After the ritualistic services at the
cemetery taps VIII be sounded and q
salute fired By Company ST, Michigan
State Troops, and parade viii reform
and march TO State street bridge.
forming a line facing west and wit
ness the strewing of flowers on the
waters by the returned sailors in COM
memoration Of the nations sailor
dead. During this time the band will
play, "The Star-Spangled Banner. "
Taps will be sounded and a salute
fired to end these exercises.