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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-08
CITY COMMISSION
Alma, Michigan,
january 9Th. 1920.

january oIn, lSzU'
Regular meeting of the city COM
mission of the city of Alma, in ses-
sion at the city chambers on above
date.
Meeting called to order by Mayor
Charles X. Murphy at 8 o'clock p. m.
Present - Commissioners Creaser
Glass and Archer.
Absent-COmmissio Chick.
There being a quorum present, the
commission was declared TO be in
session.
Minutes of the preceding meetings
We're read and approved.
Moved by Commissioner Glass and
supported by Commissioner Archer
that the following bills as read be APP
proved and clerk instructed to issue
checks in payment for same.
Yeas-Comm'rs Creaser, Glass &
Archer
Nays-None
General tunh
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-08
SICK STOCK

BOOK on treatment Of Horses, Cows,
Sheep, Dogs and other animals, sent
rec Humphrey Homeopathic Vet.
rinary Medicines, 156 William ST.. NJ. Y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-08

See "Uncle Tom, Without the Cab
in"-Idlehour, Monday and Tuesday
adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
CELEBRATE UNTIL DAWN
ALONG "GREAT WHITE WAY"
Trucks and Limouslnes Hiring Exuber-
ant Liquor tn Hotels for Festive
Events.

NEW YORK, Jan. deterioration Of
the advent of the new year continued
until dawn in the hotels and rcstaur-
ants along the Great White Way"
the jewellers taking advantage of what
they considered tho last opportunity to
celebrate in the hilarious manner
traditional TO New York. Police and
TANNED Upper Broadway from mid
night until nearly morning were equal
in size and spirit 20 those Of former
years.
While unnumbered thousands pa.
raded the thoroughfarc with all sorts O?
poiscmakers. other thousands who
with fores!ghtedness. had purcha sed
stocks of wines and liquors before
July ! were making merry in the
hotels and restaurants. Much of tho
liquid refreshmcnt WAS sent III advance
by truck and limousine after rcserva-
tions for the night had been made. \
heavy profit through "corkage" and
cooling charges was reaped.
Crowds on the streets. while not
lacking in c.uberance. were more or
derry than O. former years. Two
broadway from Thirty-third Street to
Columbus Circle, said they had little
to do and few arrests were made.
The celebration was not confined to
places of merrment. The chimes OF
hundreds of churches rang out as o!
old at midnight. while thousands OF
whistles shrickcd an accompaniment.
Many thousands attended watch-niEh,
meetings in the churches. \ chorus
Garden, while pageant was pre-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02

coined into great company, and re-
1olceS that the victorious campaigns
OF the struggle Is q common glory 60
tho soldiers OF tho participating arm
les.
american soldiers temporarily resi-
dent in England were received with
warm hospitality by the people OF
Great Britain; they formed many ties
OF affection and respect; and | share
with your exccllencies the hope that
the recollection of these great engage
ments OF the Inequalities OF your pco-
pie will continue 10 be the basis OF
permanent good will and understand
ing between the armies and the pco-
pies of our respective countries"
Secretary Daniels Message.
Secretary Daniels sent the folio win {
message:
One OF the memories which the Of
iicers and men Of the navy Will always
cherish Is that of the uubounded hos
pttality which was extended TO them
by the people OF Great Britain and Ire
land. when their duties brought them
within the confines of the United King
dom during the great war. and the
close comradeship which existed be-
tween the fighting forces OF the two
great English speaking countries. had
IL very particular effect in winning the
victory for right and justice.
1t will always be source OK graft.
our men was OF a nature as to inspire
such feelings OF affection in the hearts
and minds of the people Of Grca,
Britain and Ireland. as indicated in the
communication received from their
reDrcSentatiyey''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
DAhVILLE POLICE TURN
STATION INTO MERRY SCENE
Provide Christn,ns Tree and Santa
Claus for Those Left by officers
Conc Bcyond.

DANEILLE, VA. Jan. 1.-The grim
halls OF Justice. in which many a man
has heard his doom pronounced-the
Corporation Court room--was the
scene OF festivity this afternoon. when
tho Danville policemen enjoyed their
Christmas. New Years Day is always
set apart by them for their annual
frolt. Christmas being usually too
busy for them. This year, staged by
the Police and SheriT's Club. the occa-
sion was more elaborate than hereto
fore.
Near the prisoners dock was reared
Christmas tree. the upper twigs OF
which touched the ceiling. From the
boughs were suspended scores of pres
ents, some of these being gifts by tho
association to the widows and children
Of policemen VINO died in the perform
arce of their duty. and others being
tokens OF remembrance from one po-
licemaa to another.
Sergeant j. T.. Edwards acted the
role of Santa Claus and was assisted
by two patrolmen. who entered the
hall from fire ladders with bulky suit
cases. One OF these contained still
and the other n gallon jug containing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
CAFES BECOME CAFETERIAS
IN CHICAGO CELEBRATION
Western Metropolis Not ns Dry Con-
Eress and Supreme Court Would
Have II.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-Chicago's husky
young new year nursed last night on
nip. pocket bottles, showed no signs
Of being as dry as Congress and the
Supreme Court had forecast.
Cafes became cafeteria's last night
and Serve yourself service proved ade-
Quate to produce all the traditional
joys % the New Year welcome
Illinois search and seizure law. which
prohibits movement OF liquor even
across the street vent by the boards.
Hip pocket TASKS were fasnionable
but thrsticr ones transported their
sel~ct private stocks TO downtown
eating places in suit cases, baskets,
golf bags, and in one case even 4
trunk was used.
Police threats OF enforcement of the
drastic search law. failed OF execu-
ton. Gium- faced detectives. assigned
10 watch the downtown cafes stood
idly by and with envious eye watched
the contrabaDd liquor disappear. Chief
Clarity. who earlier in the day had an
nounced the law would be enforced,
made the rounds at midnight, and in
a wcllknown downtown hotel deliv-
cred short speech 10 the reyclers.
II am glad to see everybody Is
having such good time" he said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
MESSAGE OF NORTHCL|FFEI
DEALS EXCLUSIVELY
WITH IRISH QUESTION
1refand's Political Independence Only
Part of EpEinnd's Constructive
Scheme, Says Lord
BY HAYDEN TALBOT.


> LONDON. Jan. Lord Northcliffc
gave me today New Years message
to tho American people. 1t deals cx-
clusively with tho Irish question. And.
-ecausc ] know that many Americans
doubt the British government will
ever satisfactorily settle this question.
! count II the most important part OF
ms ro me isaac v ewinT to It's optimism:
doom using the great power OF his
n,e~spap ers to create public sentiment
IN EnGiand that would compel the
government to settle the Irish aucs-
1 dion;; However. now that his long
nsnt mas been crowned with n
hooicom or succees-in the form of
INC nome rule measure recently pro-
alouse OF Commons-he is not yet fully
satisfied. He Is more determined than
ever to get for Ireland all it merits
But lrelands political INDEPENDENCE
scheme Sorthclne aims ms noihing iays
exploitation of her vast natural re-
sources which will enable her 10 take
her rightful place among the world $
great Industrial peoples.
Among the multiplicity o. practical
Schemes for the rehabilitation OF Ire
land. which NorthcliTe earnestly pnr-
s99Il1 xjns have a peculiar interest for
alL-loyers OF Ireland in America:
J.. There should be no coercion OF
any portion of Ireland
:. Tho right of Ireland 70 fiscal
autonomy should be recognized.
q. Ireland should be enabled TO de-
Geiop political institutions as free n,
Canada.
T.. The very fac, that vast numbers
o. the young Irish folk want 70 get
eTay from Ireland proves their dis
yatlsract'on with present conditions.
DISQUALIFICATION is the basic cause OF
=
origin In Irish poverty. Many un
shi!led Irish workers still receive lnss
N week than some English workers
make in one day va "e' :
.6. Irish labor is not slothfu,. az is
Proved when 1t IL transplanted to m .
T nlntr 1tde Of the Atlantic, where op-
-; Ireland possesses in her rivers
White coal, Of which very grea,
amount of horsepower liz going n
waste each year. SINS 90
70. Enslish manufacturers should fol-
,3w the example OF Americans ljkc
Iaehty FORD. who has established 4
great factory in Ireland.
-. AT one point Ireland liz or,,.
ipIEtecn miles distant from the Scotch
NoS1I-. Ihat gap must be tunneleJ
i& What English capital has dor.
INC scientific development OF Other
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
Y. W. C. A. CONDUCTS OPEN
HOUSE FOR. MANY VISITORS
New Years Day Observed by Member.
Council TO Meet This
Afternoon.

New Years Day usherod in marked
activity for Richmond Y. w. c. ~. as
there is much TO engage the attention
OF officers and members from now un =
til the close OF the financial csmoairn.
which will take place the week D.
January 1920. While yesterday WA,
observed as holiday, an :nforma /
open house program being carried on.
IN the afternoon and early evening.
the central building, S North Fifth
street. buzzed with discussions OF tho
many features ~ the drive. which is
desi gned to raise $4,000 for general
maintenance OF association work and
70 INT certain indebtedness
of especial interest II tl,s time will
be the meeting a. o'clock this after
t:onal Council. Of which Miss rt Hsia,,
Hartley is the head Mss Mani.
Walden is chairman o. the local coun-
ell. and will preside At today's scs
sion. The principal address will b.
made by Miss Pearl T. Forsythe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
Quiet Observance
in Nation s Capital
President Spends Two
Hours n, Sunshine on
South Portico.
inv Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON, Jan. New Years
Day WAS observed SO quietly in Wash
inEton today that II was0much like an
ordinary Sunday. There were no public
receptions and church services were
not different from those in hundreds
OF American cities.
President Wilson's illness forced
abandonment Of the customary White
members of his family. the President
spent two hours In n wheel chair in
the sunshine on the south portico. away
from the wind. and later received greet
ngs from heads of many foreign ma
tons.
Messages came from England. Bel
GUM, Luxembourg, Sweden, italy and
several other European countries anu
from most of the South American re-
publics.
The usual exchanges OF calls were
made by diplomats. and members OF the
Cabinet entertained at luncheon and
rcCnnt inns
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
MESSAGE OF LORD MAYORS
COOPERATION OF ARMY
AND NAVY APPRECIATED
expectations Arc Sent Back by Secre-
tarfcH Newton ID. Baker and
Josephus Daniels.
IBy Associated Prces. !


WASHINGTON, Jan. I.-Announcc-
ineht was made today by the State
Department that II had received
through tho American embassy al
ihn I;,, an an address to the people OF
mayors. ord Provosts and MAYORS OF
Gities ana towns Of Great Britain and
lrelind. expressing appreciation of the
co operation of the American army and
nav In bringing the war TO a victori-
o9s enc ana regret at the departure
forces from the British isles. navy
In acknowledging the address, the
Secretaries Baker and Daniels. THE
address follows:
To the people OF the United States
BE i, known by these presents tina,
p We. ,he unnSrsigned Lord Mayors. Lord
iIioned cities and towns in Great
.ihritaio And ireland, while rejoicing
arner,c ",'h INC corporation, Of the
inc allies, the way has been brought
10 Notorious conclusion. do hereby
declare on behalf Of the people of these
Islands our deep regret at the conse-
qLent departure from among us Of the
american national and military forces
soldiers and saiiors, with SO muci,
gallantry and success
Made Countless Fricnds
we are sorry that we in THE coun-
many of the American land forces as
We should have liked owing to the
cHlsencics OF var. Those OF Your men
however. WAC have resided with us
nave made countless friends among our
people and He shall always retain the
hdPpiest memories OF their visit The
standard of conduct they have set ha g
indeed been high one. and We can
only say that we hope they will take
away with them some of those feelings
of affection which they have Insured
during their Soiourn with US"
Those signing the address included
Horv ich. Sheffield. Belfast. the Lord
iTovosts Of Edinburgh. Glasgow, Aber-
decn, Dundee. Chester. Southa,npton.
Dover. Derby, Buckingham Grant
nam, Oldham. Andover. Doncaster ana
Ea6tbournc.
Secretary BAKER, Answer.
Secretary Baker, in his acknowledge
ment expressed appreciation OF the
sentiments set forth in the address.
and added
The. American army was inspired
throughou. Us entire participant zion in
the war by the superb heroisln which
the soldiers OF It's veteran allies
had fought and resisted the agEres
sion Of the enemy They were further
inspired b. the sacrifices which the
| civilian populations Of our allies made
for tho support of their arrnice and OF
the GAUGE. Our army felt itself vel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02

LTNCHBURG, VA. Jan. 1.-The
Lynchburg Foundry Company today
surprised 800 of it's employees when
President l.. Fl. McWane went TO the
foundry and presented each worker
with savings deposit with credit for
sl2 for each man. PresYicnt McWane
urged. Che men 20 add to the company's
gift, which was intended TO be 81 for
each month in 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
MAX. GIT. to Children.

LfNJFBUEG, Va, Jan. I.-The SAL
walton Army tonight gave an enter
tainment at tho City Auditorium. at
which 500 OF the poorer children ~
the city received their annual treat of
GIFTS. candies. fruits and nuts. The
children OF the army's Sunday school
gave program of songs. recitations
and drills during the evening before
a large audience. The treat was pro-
here 70 rten days prior to Christmas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
wooden Ship DnmaEcd.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-The wooden
steamship Fair Oaks, 535 tons. from
Walton. y. s.. was badly damaged by
fire OF unknown origin at her pier
near Clifton, Staten Island. lily to-
day. She was preparing to sail to-
night with "A cargo OF hides. Estimates
placed the damage at Si5.OOO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
NO COMMENT ON HONORS
Daily Express Charges List Snacks ri
ProhtecrinE, While Cripple
Says 1t IL Good.
rnr Ansocin,sd Press.

LONDON, ian. 1.-Press opinion is
mostly silent about New Years honors.
and such as is offered lacks unaIA
nifty.
While tho Daily Graphic says the
list is one OF unusual excellence the
Daily Express declares that with ex-
ccptionS it snacks of profiteering. in
asInuch as it places the seal of ap-
prevail on too much OF that kind OF
patriotic energy which consisted OF
amaSSinS q fortune out of the ncccssi-
ties OF war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
Mother of Eighteen Dead.

ANDERSON. s. G, Jan. 1.-Eishty
four years old mother OF eighteen
children. all of whom reached maturity
and twelve OF whom survive her, Mrs
Harriet Vaughn Nermiliion. Of
Donalds. -Ibbcviile County, dropped
dead Christmas Day, according TO news
Just received here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
Charged with ncing Fugitive.

DNNN ILLE W., Jan. I.-Chnrged
,por, ;, uh;;e Woman ann wi+b bei NJ.
a fugitive from justice for the past
six years. Police Sergeant J. III. Mar
tin today took into custody, near tho
city. William Johnson, 4 negro who Is
now In jail awaiting identification by
the authorities Of Halifax county. from
whom he IL said to have made his es-
cane
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02

CIiN TIlNM, jan. I.-The Stealne IF
VIII Polo ran her nose into the sand
on the eastern side OF Shovelful Shoal
off Monomoy Point early today and
was held fast on an ebbinE tide. The
cutter Acushnet fastened to her as
sistance. The sea was smooth. The
steamer formerly was the Yaphank a
vessel OF 3.2S3 tons
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
Mink, BJr Jc,,cIrv Haul

DETROIT. Jan. 1.-Jewelry valued
at moro than $4,000 was stolen from
the home of Griffith .. Ellis. in the
fashionable Indian Village section las.
police today. The jsweiry, stolen dur
ing the absence OF the family al New
Years watch party, included a neck
lace valued at 10000
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
SEND NEW YEAR GREETING
Foreign 1Iini.ter of Brazil Sends His
Good Wishes to American
People.
rBy Associated Prca.. |

RIO JASE1RO. Jan. l-Azevdo Mar
ques, the Foreign Minister, sends
through the Associated Press the fol-
lowing New Years greetings 70 the
people OF the United States:
The Minister OF State for Foreign
Rela tions Of Brazil greets most cordi-
ally the government OF the United
States OF America, in the person Of
her illustrious President. Nj. Wilson.
and sends good wishes TO the American
people. wishing them every happiness
in the new wear"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02

LYSCHBCRG, VA, Jan. Former
service men, who were in the army or
navy this time last year, were guests
of honor OF the Piedmont Club here
tonight. when about fifty men who
were members Of the club were enter
tanned. Recently the club increased it's
membership to 900, and the new mem
bership has practically consumed this
limit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02

nations o, the British Commonwealth
must be repeated in Ireland.
These are but few points Lord
Northcl!ne made in the course Of the
Interview in hs centuries room at
Printing House Square--thc Mecca OF
English wspapcrdom.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
40 Drunksin Conr1.

NEW YORK, Jan. I.-F'or Tho fv..
time in history today there we're nS
arraignments in Essex Market Cour:
for New Years Eve alcoholic evubcr-
the magistrate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02

a thin solution OF tea which bore evil
dence OF being otherwise. Both OF tho
assistants were tried and convicted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-02
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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-09
ARMY BILL PASSED
ON VOLUNTEER BASIS

by the Associated Press)
Washington. April 9.-Proposals for
a strong military policy in the United
States were defeated this afternoon
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-09

Try a Want Al In the free Trader
Journal for Quick Results
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-09
BRITTON SHOWS OLD
MASTERY IN RING

Kenosha, Wis, April Slack Brit.
ton pulled he old master" stuff last
night and showed the spectators at
the Britton-O' keele fight that he was
sill able to attain the WelterWelgn ut
championship. He displayed wonder
full fighting ability and handed out a
nice little lesson in the art OF boxing.
There was never time in the ten
rounds that Britton didn't have the
upper hand.
After couple CT easy rounds Jack
started to SHOW some speed and
smOthered every one of Okeeie g
blows. In the third round Jack raised
Il rock on O'Keefe's right eye and
put Il small cut in his nose. The crowd
yelled for knockout in the tenth
round. when Britton was displaying
just what ne could do. Britton was
| lasting Dennis at will and would rock
the boy all around the ring; then he
seemed to SLOW up ii bit. Jack took
six rounds by big margin. while the
other four We're even The weller
cnamIion tipped the scales at l4i,
while O'keefe met with 1861.
Several preliminary bouts offer, d
the spectators much interest.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-09
Pin and Candle Auction.

The many centuries old custom OF
letting, "Poor Folks Close every fifth
year has again been observed at Old
Bolingbroke, where Henry ". was
born in 1866. The biddings cease
when pin inserted IN Il burning can
die falls. The field. three acres, was
let for f12 los. For about twenty
years 1t has not made more than Co.
London Daily Mail.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-09

had l54 farmers and that they would
60 over the top" He had with him
sixteen men, who backed him in this
assertion. Ray Peddicord of Miller
has his territory divided in sections
and all drivers ready. w. w. Watts
of South Ottawa township said that
he could not see why the great county
OF La Sale cannot go over the top
that South Ottawa was ready 70
help. j. V. Stevenson of Otter Creek
said that the one big idea in this work
Is to have sane, conservative or
ganization that shall serve as bal
ance wheel in controversies between
All other big organizations. j. L..
Bent, q La Sale county man who is
director of the rock phosphate depart
ment OF the state aSsOciati on told OF
the work being done to secure phOs'
lhate for the farmers Of this state.
He has contracted for from 10000 TO
10000 tons 10 be delivered this yeal.
j. ]. HOrnung of Deer Park said that
there We're many farmers problems
which the state association was Aelp-
ing with The taxation and market
ing problems were stated as two very
important ones at this time.
w. r. Foster, county superintendent
Of schools, said that for the first time
he will be ashamed OF La Sale county
unless it gets to 300 members in
this drive, and hopes that the margin
OF 900 who do not sign is TOO large.
Also that he has learned not to say
out loud that thing cannot be done
for fear someone may do that thing
before ne gets through saying it.
The meeting was tremendous sue
cess and everything points to very
successful membership campaign,
Each man left the gathering with the
one idea in mind -hhat his township
will be one Of those which Will go
over he top
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-09
KANSAS MINER CHIEF
SENTENCED TO JAIL
nv the Associated HreNa.


= Plttsburg, Kan. April 9.--Alexander
Howatt, president OF the Kansas coal
miners, was sentenced to Jail By
Judge Currin OF the Crawford District
Court this morning. Three associates
were sentenced with Howatt to the
county jail until such time as they
will testify before the court OF indus
trial relations They will be taken to
Gerard. Four mines of the district
were idle this morning on account of
the Howatt hearing.
HoWatt, shortly after he reached
his office, made this statement:
Our position is unchanged. We re-
fuse to testify before this court be-
cause we do not recognize the court.
1t is an institution founded to enslaVe
the workingman"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-04-09
kt1CHlN STRICKEN
OPPOSING PEACE

Washington, April 9.-IReprnsenta-
tive Kitchin OF North Carolina Dem
ocratic leader in the last Congress,
suffered slight stroke CT paraly isis
today soon after delivering a speech
in the house opposing the Republican
peace resolution
To Adopt Resolution.
Washington, April 9.-When the
house resumed today on the Repub-
lican peace resolution it was genec'
ally conceded that the Republicans
had the votes to carry out their pro-
gram. The Republican leaders said
tha resolution would be adopted soon
after ) O'Clock today, when the DC bate
closed. The deba.e opened today with
Congressman Clark, former speaker,
who spoke against the measure, and
Congressman Mann favoring il.