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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
OLD RESIDENT OF
CITY DIED FRIDAY
Henry E. Walton. Highly Re-
spected Resident, Dead
After Long Illness.

Henry K. Walton, a well known
resident of this city for the past
twenty years died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. l.. N Baker, on
State street, Friday evening, after
some few months of illness caused
from paralytic stroke suffered N
August.
Henry Ernest Walton, was born in
Oxford, England, December 26, 1916,
and died in Alma. Michigan, Novem-
ber 7, 1919.
He came to the United States in
1865 and for number Of years re-
sided in Oberlin and Elyria. Ohio.
where he was prominent in church
and temperance work. In Elyrih he
was mafsivd 80 Mary j. Sto4 ar.
March 6, 1872. To them were born
Rufus S., who died in 1876 and Mary
Elizabeth. wife of L. n. Baker Of
this city lie removed to Midland.
Michigan, in 1886, and came to Alma
m 1899 and continued a citizen Of
this city the remainder of his life
His widow, daughter, and brother.
Joseph Walton of Victor Colorado.
survive him.
Soon after coming to Alma he be-
came associated with his son-in-law.
L. n. Baker, in the general store
business and was actively engaged in
business here until ill-health caused
him to retire about a year ago. Last
August he suffered paralytic stroke
and gradually failing but maintain
ing Christian cheerfullness and for
titude. he entered into rest last Fri
day evening.
Mr. Walton was a member of the
Church Of England, but on coming to
this country identified himself with
the Baptist church in which com
munion he remained faithful and
sincere Christian man, a dependable
teacher in the Sunday School.
senior deacon in the church, and a
wise steward of the means God gave
nm, having an open hand for MANY
good causes. He was a choice man
and brother, gentle, genial spirit
who radiated good will to men; his
cordial greeting was an invitation to
fellowship.
He kept his heart young through
sympathy with children and young
people and was regular attendant
at their church gathering.
Blessed are the dead who die in
the Lord: they rest from their labors
and their works do follow them"
Funeral services were held at the
family residence on State street
Monday the 10th, inst. at 9 D. m.
Rev. j. w. Priest, pastor of the
Baptist church. officiating, assisted
by the Rev. DR.. Jackson Of st. Johns
Episcopal church. Appropriate music
was rendered by the quartette of the
Baptist church assisted by Miss Ruth
Palmer. The numerous and beautiful
floral offerings evidenced the high
regard Of his many friends. Inter.
ment in Riverside cemetery.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
ALMA WILL HAVE
LYCEUM COURSE
Six Numbers on Course Which
Will Be Given for Local
People This Winter.
SOME ATTRACTIVE NUMBERS
Course Will Open Early in December
and Final Event Will BE
in March.

Alma is now assured of a lyceun
course this year, according to an an
nouncement which has been made
and which contains a list of the at
fractions that Alma people will have
the opportunity of hearing during
the winter months.
The place for holding the attrac-
tions this year has not been definite
ly decided upon, but it is rather ex-
pected that the Presbyterian church
will be utilized for this purpose this
winter. Full details of the course
will be announced later.
Six attractions are on the course
for the winters entertainment of AL
ma people, including some that are
of very timely interest, and which
are certain to attract large audi
ence.
The first number of the lyceum
course will be John Kendrick Bangs,
Americas foremost humorist, who
will appear here on Monday, Deem
Der 8. For a number Of years this
noted author, editor and lecturer has
been one of the greatest favorites of
the chautauqua and the lyceum. OF
late he has been in Europe and it
is expected that his appearance here
will bring out many things of inter
est which he learned there.
A oratorio, under the direction of
Professor Hosmer of Alma college
will be held on December II. This
attraction is certain to be at the
Presbyterian church. A number of
outside soloists have been especially
engaged for this attraction.
Ralph Dennis will be in Alma on
January 21, for the third number of
the course. Russia and the Bolshe-
Wiki" will be his lecture, and his
travels through that country and his
close study Of the people and con-
ditions have fitted him we'll for the
lecture.
The Whittmore Trio and Emerson
Williams will furnish the fourth at
traction. Those who love music are
certain to be charmed by that which
will be given that night
Maud Ballington Booth, "The Lit
tie Mother Of the Prisons" will be
here with a wonderful message on
February Is, as the fifth number on
the course. There is little question
but what she is Americas foremost
woman orator, and the message that
she has is a wonderful one. and is
well worth hearing.
On March 3, Margaret Stahl.
Americas foremost woman inter
prefer Of plays will appear in Alma
for the final number of the lyceum
course. This number will also be a
highly attractive one.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
WORK ON FACTORY
PROCEEDING RAPIDLY
Plant of Northern Wheel Co.
Is Now Rapidly Nearing
Completion.

Henry II. Soule, local contractor,
who is erecting the plant of the
Northern Wheel company of this
city, is rushing yhe work on the
building just as rapidly as possible,
and the walls are now nearing COM
pletion and it is erpected that within
a few days workmen will start put
ting the roof on one end of the struc-
ture.
AS soon as jthe roof is started
workmen will begin to lay the block
flooring, after which the machinery
will be set. II is expected that most
of the machinery will be in place by
December l, and hopes are now en-
tertained that the plant will be able
to begin operations by the middle Of
next month.
The boiler for the heating plant
has arrived, and the work Of Install
ing it is to be started within few
days. The work Of putting in the
steam pipes throughout the building
has already been started, and it is
expected that by the time the boiler
~ III DldNfs Lillo WpIk W III nave DGen
completed, and that the pipes may
be connected up with the boiler
There have been few minor de
lays in some matters pertaining to
the construction of the building, but
on the whole the work has been pro-
ceeding in a manner that is highly
satisfactory to the officials of the
company, who are most anxious 10
get into the new structure and get
operations under way.
There is still some little stock left
of the last issue of $4,000. which
was offered about two weeks ago to
the public, and those who are de-
sirous of securing any of this block
of stock should Immediately avail
themselves of the opportunity as it is
going rapidly. Inquiries as to the
stock may be made at the Offices of
the company in the Wright Estate
block OH State street
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
FIRE PREVENTION
City Manager Reynolds Works Out
New Method for Fire Prevention.

William f. Reynolds city engineer
has worked out method of aiding
in fire prevention, which will carry
the campaign through the public
schools of this city, educating the
young to matters which should be
observed in this respect. and will al
so give data on nearly every home in
Alma in regard to fire danger.
A home inspection blank has been
prepared for the use of theJ pupils.
which is to be given to them by the
Instructors of the various grades.
which after being filled out by the
pupils are to be returned to the
teachers, and will then go to Manager
Reynolds.
Among the pertinent questions TO
be answered on the blank are those
relating to rubbish in the attic, and
basement of the houses. and in the
yards, the protection of walls, par
titions, etc, from overheated stoves,
pipes, ETC.; condition of chimneys.
whether or not gasoline is kept in
the house. and other important ques-
tions dealing with fire prevention.
Proper answers to these questions
will enable the city to get a definite
line on the condition Of nearly every
house in the city and make known
such places as are in need of changed
conditions to do away with unneces-
sary risks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
RED CROSS SEALS
First Ten Days of December To BE
Devoted To tuberculosis Seal Sale.

"The strongest force of the Red
Cross Christmas Seal is felt in the
communities in which it is sold," said
DR.. Chas. j. Hatfield managing di-
rector of the National tuberculosis
Association, recently, in discussing
the 1919 Red Cross Seal sale which
will be held from December / to De-
cember 10, because it develops the
local fight against the disease by
educating the people,
Through a budget system adopted
by the National tuberculosis Associ-
alton and the 1000 state and local or
ganizations affiliated with it, about 92
percent of the funds raised in any
state are spent there to fight the
great white plague at home.
"The funds have been used to show
that hospitals, clinics, dispensaries,
sanatoria, open air schools, and other
things are necessities for the cure
and prevention of tuberculosis. Mem
bers of local and state associations
have backed up requests for hospitals
or clinics, by making demonstrations
throughout the community They
have requested nurses from health
boards, and to show the need for
them, have hired nurses and begun
surveys to detect unsuspected cases
Of the disease.
The local campaigns against tub
erculosis have succeeded in practic-
ally every case through the work done
in education, demonstration and sup
ervision by the association, using the
funds from Red Cross Seals"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
MORE SAFETY
Steps Are Taken to Make Local Bank
Far Safer Place Than in Past.

The large number of robberies.
which have been taking place in all
parts of the country during the past
few months, has determined the of
ficers of the Alma State Savings
bank to seek better protection, and
as a result a new alarm system has
been installed in the banking home.
An eighteen inch bell has been
placed over the main entrance to the
bank. which is connected with the
cashiers, teller's, and other windows
by push buttons, as we'll as with the
vault Other push buttons are locat-
ed at handy places within the bank,
so that in case of need, the alarm
bell over the door can be sounded
with such little effort that thieves
probably would not realize that it
was being done until the peal of the
bell is heard.
AS an additional protection for the
patrons of the bank, Karl X. Adams.
cashier, announced Tuesday that the
bank would accept the Liberty Bonds
Of the patrons, giving a receipt for
them, and place them in the vault.
The bonds thus taken care of by the
bank are covered by indemnity in
surance. he stated.
II is understood that the bank is
at the present time contemplating
other improvements. which will be If
great benefit to the patrons of the
banking institution, but these have
not yet gone far enough to warrant
publicity.
1t is the intention of Mr.. Adams to
try out the new burglar alarm at the
bank about 300 p. m. Saturday that
Alma people may get an opportunity
70 get the sound that il will make.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13

and it's building committee, having
full confidence in the public spirited
ness, the industry, the cooperation,
and the desire To achieve, of the
citizens of the community, have
evolved this plan with full hearted
desire TO make Alma "a larger and
more beautiful place IN which to live.
Information regarding The Thou
sand Dollar club can be secured from
any of the leading business or pro-
fessional men of the city or will be
cheerfully extended by either of the
Alma banks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
C|TYS STORE
OPENS MONDAY
Government Clothing and Food
stuff Will Be Sold for
Two Days Here.
TIE QUANTITY IS LIMITED
nsrly Purchasing Is Advised by
Those Who Are DESTROYS of
Securing Goods.

Bills of lading for the army goods
purchased from the government by
the City of Alma, for sale to Alma
people, have been received, and it is
confidently expected that the sale can
be held on Monday and Tuesday and
this coming week, and it is being
advertised for these two days by the
city officials.
The purchasers of the goods were
disappointed in some respects as
ssme of the goods ordered could not
be shipped, owing to a shortage at
the Detroit warehouses. In this list
M the strip bacon of which over a
ton had been ordered which was ex-
pected to be sold for twenty cents
Pn pound. Only sixty-six cans of
sliced bacon have been obtained for
the present sale, which will be sold
1t 23c per pound.
Some rare bargains are to be OBJ
tanned in the clothing lines which are
sertain to go fast. None of the
stocks of these goods are large
In foodstuffs the city will be able
10 offer for sale six hundred cans of
tomatoes, twelve hundred cans of
sweet corn, twelve hundred cans of
peas, six hundred cans of baked
beans, ninety-six cans of mock tur=
the soup, and as many cans of pep
pr In view of the fact that there
10 certain to be great demand for
these goods the city officials who will
&rect the sale will make a limit of
twelve cans of any one kind of goods
- person.
1t was stated Tuesday by the city
shcials that one or two merchants
were objecting to the sale, and they
were at a loss to understand why any
BUSINESS man should take such a
view, in that the sale was requested
Of the city officials and also in view
Of the great savings that Alma peop-
le can make in this way.
1t is also understood that if the
sale meets with the success with
which it is expected to meet that
within the coming few weeks the
city viii purchase another supply Of
the army goods which the govern
nent is endeavoring to sell, with a
view of doing their part in aiding the
disposing of these goods with the
smallest possible loss TO the govern
Taent
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
ENLARGE STORE
fortino Brothers Are Preparing to
Enlarge Their Business.

The firm of Fortino Brothers.
wholesale and retail fruit dealers of
this city, are enlarging their store on
East Superior street, opposite the
city hall, with a view of further ex
tending their local business during
the coming months.
The partition in the store has been
moved almost to the back of the
building, thus more than doubling
the floor space in the store. This
back portion will be set off fromtthe
fruit and candy store, in an aHect-
i've way, the entrance TO which will
be gained through a large archway
which will have a large artistically
arranged electric light on each side.
Ihe entire store is to be redecorat-
ed, and the back partition will be
finished entirely in white. II is the
intention Of the proprietors to put a
high class soda fountain in this part
OF the store. 1t is expected that
there will be room for at least twenty
tables each Of which will accommo-
date four people.
1t is expected that it will take
some little time to get the store en-
tirely redecorated, and all of the
necessary work done. so that it will
be after the first of the year before
the new soda fountain is installed
and the public served with soda water
and soft drinks.
With the growth of the city in the
east. and the business seemingly
headed in that direction the proprie-
tors of the store believe that they
will have a profitable business in
this line.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
FIRE MONDAY

The Alma fire department was
called to the home of Forest Rule.
corner Of Eastward and Grove aven-
ues Monday morning, where a fire
had started. The blaze gained a good
headway before the department was
able to get to the scene. but once a
few streams of water were playing
on the fire, it rapidly came under con-
troll and il was only a short time be-
fore the department had the flames
out. The loss is expected to be under
81 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
MAKING A HIT
Series of Sermons Based on Replies
TO Letters Attracting Many.


A full house greeted Rev. Dufrey
Of the NJ. f. church Sunday evening
when he gave the second of a series
of sermons based upon replies ia
questions which he had asked of men
IN every walk of life. From express
SONS heard following the sermon it
was evident that some people ex-
Pected that the issue of the sermon
would be sidestepped somewhat, but
IT was met fairly and squarely, and
answered we'll
Sunday evening the third Of the
series will be given, this sermon be-
ing What Shall Minister Preach ?"
Following are few of the answers
to the questions which were asked by
Rev. Duffey:
Church's Mission, etc.
THE church should promote neigh
borliness, honest business, better
morals and citizenship, cleaner poll
t'es, etc, with the centralized prop
osition of soul saving. "A promin-
eDt politician of Michigan.
ITO help men to a spiritual inter
pretation of life."-A college presi-
dent.
Its Faults
"lndefniteness; sprinkling holy
water on US when we need a bath"
An Alma merchant.
Run on too small a program.
Members do not appreciate the big
sess Of the church's task and are not
ready TO give their time to it's work. "
"A Michigan millionaire and employ
OF Of many men.
THE almost fatal mistake of leav-
ing the amusements of the people to
those who encourage them for purely
money making purposes. The man.
aging editor Of one Of Michigan's
great dailies.
Best Thing 10 be Said for the Church
THE greatest power for good in
our civilization The cradle of good
thoughts; the home of morality; the
shrine of hope. When calamity
threatens, when death knocks at the
door Of life, they rush to the only re-
lief which humanity offers-the
church and the preacher."-A very
prominent u. S. Senator.
The best thing to be said for the
church after all is said and done, is
that it is the final bulwark Of the
people. When a marriage ceremony
or funeral is TO be conducted, the
minister is invited TO do it. The
church has far greater power in the
land than some people believe. 1t
strengthens every human institution.
Sweep away the churches and we
would return TO Nbarbarism."-A
former governor of a great midwest
srn state, not a member Of an Ev-
angelical church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
W. c. T. Y. CONVENTION

The eighth district w. c. T. u. con-
vention was held at Owosso. October
22-25, and was one Of the best meet
ings the Union has ever had. Five
subjects: world Prohibition. /"
"Americanization," "Chnd Welfare. !"
Women in Industry" and Health
and Morality" were prominet fea-
lures of the program. The follow
ing officers for the District were
chosen:
President, Mrs. Mary McGee of
Owosso; vice president, Mrs. Grace
Sibley, Saginaw; Cor. Sec'y, Mrs. s.
c. Gage. Saginaw; Rec. Sec'y, Mrs.
Minnie Crandell. Alma; Treasurer.
Mrs. Eta Killian. Garland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13

In order that he might accept the
position to which he was appointed
to succeed his former Republican op-
ponent for the primary nomination,
Mr.. Evey. who has been serving the
township of Sumner as supervisor,
found it necessary 70 resign the
township Office.
Mr. Evey has purchased resi-
dence in Ithaca and will move there
just as soon as possible to take up
his new duties as treasurer of the
county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
PLEASING RECITAL.
Faculty Recital at Alma College Last
Night 4 Pleasing Event.

In spite of the cold weather Of
last night a large number of Alma
people attended the recital in the col
lege chapel, which was given by the
faculty of the Department of Music
of Alma college, and greatly enjoyed
the various numbers that were given.
Following is the program that was
rendered
Italian Serenade s. Mavkanar
Waltz No. 35, OPP. l3 ..- Brahms
Miss Crosby
A Hunting Song Arr. by Oliver Clark
Mr.. Hosmer
Romance -..--.-.-...-.-.-...... ..-..---.-. Schutt
Rondo Capriccioso Mendelssohn
Miss Roberts
A Ballad of Trees and the Master
..-.--.~.-...---.-....--..-..- Chadwick
Mr.. Hosmer
The Cathedral in Gloom-Dubuss
Legend .-.-.-..--..-...-.-.-.. Rossetter Cole
Miss Roberts
Creations Hymn -..-.. Beethoven
Mr.. Hosmer
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
GRAT|OT COUNTY
TREASURER RESIGNS
w. c. FOlkert Quits Office Be-
cause of iii Health and Sid.
Evey is Appointed.

Willard C. Folkert, treasurer of
Gratiot county has resigned his po-
sition because of i'll health, and Sid
ney Evey of Sumner has been ap-
pointed as county treasurer to sue
ceed him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13

The retiring county treasurer was
elected at the last general election
over Mr.. Evey, and previous to that
time had been a highway commission
er. and clerk in Wheeler township
for a number of years on the Gratiot
County Board of Supervisors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13
IN MEMORIIrM

In loving remembrance Of our dear
"and only" daughter and sister
Claudia Cleone Mitchell. who de-
parted this life ] yr. ago the Is of
November. BY her mother and broth
er, Mrs. Ella Mitchell and Dennis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13

VIM. S. Hart in Wagon Tracks
Idlehour Sunday.-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13

Circulation countx-we have IL.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13

Rest ice cream. DeI.uxe-77-tf-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-11-13

Wallace Reid-Idlehour, Mon. and
Tues.-adv.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-06-06
DAYLIGHT SAVING LAW.

It may be some satisfaction to
Congressman Fred Dominick to
know that some Of the people who
opposed his election and who used
as an argument against him his vote
against the humbug known as the
daylight saving bill, are now strong
ly in favor of the repeal of the meas
ure. The truth is there never was
any sense in the passage of the
measure in the first place. We
were just trying to fool ourselves.
We can not save daylight by moving
up the clock. The sun rises and
sets as usual and the moving up of
the clock doesn't make any more
daylight. Yet we all remember that
Mr.. Dominick's opponent tried to
make much of the fact that Domi-
nick voted agAinst this bill. There
never was anything to it. The only
thing we like about it is that it
brings the afternoon trains in little
longer before the sun sets and that
could have been brought about by
moving up the schedule.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-06-06
DISPUTE OVER HUMAN BONES
Discovery In Florida Gives Scientists
Opportunity to Indulge in
: Lively SquabbIe.

Biologists and anthropologists are
having lively controversy among
themselves over certain human re-
mains which have been unearthed at
vero, Fla. Human bones were found
in geological formations Of the pleis-
tocene or glacial period; man existed
in America during that early age. But,
objectors interpose, the, skeletal re-
mains are those of a modern sort OF
man, a regular Indian type. So recent
type at that period is incrsdible. The IN
dividual must have been buried IN the
ancient strata.
The other side answers that burial
is out Of question. The formation OF
the earth above the bones indicated
gradual natural accumulation, and not
the heaping Of earth into q grave.
That the bones were scattered some
twenty feet from the others, which IN
dicates that they drifted while on the
surface chow could buried bones move
twenty feet through the soiD; and,
further, that the fact Of the remains
being of modern type Of man merely
shows that this modern type Of man
lived in the pleistocene age.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-06-06
Fortune Telling In Germany.

Very curious forms OF. divination are
>practiced in Germany. The methods
of forecasting the future vary. OF
course, in different localities. In many
parts cf Germany for instance, a girl
who is desirous of knowing the voca-
ton of her future lover is told to
listen to the singing. Of a large kettle.
With more or less accuracy the trade
or occupation is determined according
to the variops tones.
A popular German amusement Is the
telling of fortunes by means OF wal
nut shells. Good or ill-luck is fore
told according to their movements in
bowl of water. Casting lead is an
other amusement to which the Ger
man devotes himself. The molten mat
ter is poured into basin Of cold
water after being placed over spirit
lamp. In tracing the various shapes
assumed by the lead great amusement
is afforded. For they are all presumed,
by the way. to be symbolic as regards
the future.