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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
HYDE REUNION
Annual Reunion of Hyde Family
Held in Ithaca Saturday.

On Saturday, August IA, occurred
the ninth annual Hyde reunion which
was held in Woodland park at Ith-
aca. The members of the Hyde tribes
began to gather early in the day and
when dinner was served about sixty
five were present, and talk of eats
well if tables could talk they would
have protested against being loaded
so heavily with the things that salts
fy mans appetite and make him
wish his stomach was made of rub
Der.
After all began to feel more com
Portable a business meeting was
called and was opened by minutes of
last years meeting being read by the
secretary. In the line Of new busi-
ness president for next year was
elected, same being Oliver Hyde of
Alma, also the secretary and treasur-
er but through motion of the presi-
dent the same one was retained. this
office being held by Mildred Conlin
also of Alma. A short program was
rendered by some Of the younger
members which consisted of recita-
tions, those taking part being Doris
McLaren, Kenneth Hyde, Keith Hyde,
Marguerite Mesler, Helen Hyde,
Mary Barnes and Raymond Hyde.
Those present were James Hyde
and wife of st. Johns, Wallace Mes
Ter, wife and family of st. Johns,
Mrs. Jane Hyde of ST. Johns, Lewis
Hyde and family of st. Johns, Chas.
Freeman and wife Of Shepherd, Mr..
and Mrs. +. r. Hyde of Grand Ledge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Hyde and fam
lily of Ashley, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Hyde Of Alma, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
McLaren and family of Alma, Mrs.
Giles McLaren of Alma, Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Cludy Of Ithaca, Mrs. Celia
Wiser and family of Elwell, MIR. and
Mrs. William Barnes of Sumner, Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Hyde of Cass City.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Conlin of Alma.
The visitors present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Boutton, Jr., and children
Of Cleveland, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Bout
ton, Sr., of Cleveland, H. c. Boutton
Of Cleveland, Mrs. Schmidt and two
sons Of st. Johns, Miss Goldie Van
Huesen of St. Johns.
Late in the day (about 5:3O) lunch
baskets were packed away and each
in his own little flivver or car, as the
'ase might be, wended his homeward
way deeming the day profitably spent
and promised to come again when
ncXt the reunion is held.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
INTERESTS MANY
Dekoven Opera, Robin Hood" is
Creating "A Big Interest.

The coming of robin Hood" is
proving an interesting topic, refut-
ing as it does the idea that in order
to hear really worthwhile produc-
tion one must go TO big city.
Ralph Dunbar's productions are
very highly considered in theatrical
circles throughout the country, and
the company that presents robin
Hood" here is one of his best. 1t
comes here from Lansing, and fol-
lowing the Alma engagement it goes
to Flint, the Auditorium in Saginaw,
and opens the season at the New De-
troit theater in Detroit.
Mr. Miller manager of the Strand
theater, where "Robin Hood" will be
shown next Monday night, is very
keenly interested in the results of his
first attempt to put on big road
attraction, as the support he gets on
this one will in a large measure de-
termine whether big, high class at
fractions will be brought here from
time to time i'm the future. II is
hoped that he will not be disappoint-
ed, and that the theater goers of
Alma and vicinity will turn out in
full force and fill the Strand theater
to capacity.
1t is recommended that those who
have not already made reservations,
do so at once in order to avoid DELAY
at the box office Monday night, as
those arriving after the curtain goes
up on the first act will not be seated
until after the first act is over, as it
is unfair to disturb those who come
early and are seated before the per-
formance begins.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
BOARD OF TRADE
MEETING THURSDAY
Luncheon Held and Plans for
the Reorganization Given
Consideration.

The second of series of luncheons
at which plans are being laid for the
reorganization of the Alma Board
Of Trade, was held Thursday even
ing at the fire station, the firemen's
room being used for the banquet and
the discussions regarding the board.
Following very fine luncheon,
Charles G. Rhodes, as president of
the Board Of Trade, acted as chair
man of the meeting and called upon
John c. Chick for a report as to the
decision that had been made by the
committee of which he was chairman.
Mr.. Chick stated that it was the
opinion of the committee that the
name of the Board of Trade should
be changed to the Alma Chamber of
Commerce, making the name con-
form to the desires and wishes of the
National Chamber of Commerce.
which has urged in the past that such
title.
organizations adopt this particular
The report of the committee was
adopted, after some little discussion,
and the name Chamber of Com
merce" will designate the local board
when it is reorganised.
Henry Soule, chairman of the COM
mittee that was to report on the mat
ter Of secretary for the board, and
also a meeting place, was unable to
be present, and the report of this
committee was not given. Mayor
Charles X. Murphy suggested that
the firemens room in the fire sta
tion might be used for the meeting
place, provided that the firemen did
not object, thus relieving one item of
expense that the Chamber of Com.
merce will face.
There was a long discussion as 10
the advisability of securing a local
man as secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce or an outsider. IL seemed
evident that for the greater part.
those who attended the affair felt
that it would be best to secure an
outside man in preference to an AL
ma man as secretary. No decision
was made in regard to this matter
however
Great interest was shown in a dis
cussion regarding the advisability of
securing the services of some firm to
come 70 Alma and re-organize the
Alma board, and motion was adopt
ed that d. l.. Johnson, secretary of
the Board Of Trade get in touch with
such concerns.
Various other matters pertaining
TO the market conditions in Alma.
housing conditions, etc, came up at
the meeting for short discussions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
RAIL LIGHTS
Fast Going Republics to Meet Toledo
Team at that Place.

TO fill in the open dates. this COM
ing Saturday and Sunday, left by the
cancellation Of the Logan Squares OF
Chicago, the Republic Trucks have
scheduled the Toledo Rail Lights foi
another series, which will be played
in the Ohio city on those days.
The reason given by Manager Cal
lahan Of the Logan Squares for can
ceiling with the Alma team was the
fact that the Republics had played
the Staleys, team that the Logans
had black-listed That fact should
not bar the Republics from meeting
the Logan Squares, and is not
thought to have been a real reason
Recently, Callahan endeavored to
make shift in dates with the local
team so that they would play the
Pyotts in Chicago Saturday and the
Squares on Sunday, and as Manager
Olmsted objected to changing the
scheduled games, Callahan fearing
the loss of popularity with his Chi
cago fans by losing two straight to
team from little Michigan burg
just had to hatch up an excuse, and
really Mr.. Callahan it is a mighty
slim one.
The Rail Lights, beaten in two
games in Alma by close scores, have
victories over the Logan Squares, SO
they are naturally better team for
the Republic Trucks to meet any way
and the Rail Lights twice beaten by
the Republics are able to appreciate
their class, and their drawing power
at the gate. They know that the
Alma team ranks among the very
best in the central middle west.
While the Republics defeated the
Rail Lights in Alma twicein close
games they are by no means certain
that they can again turn the trick,
but the brilliant record of the Truck
ers naturally leads to the belief that
the Toledo Traction team will be
forced to play some, if it wins.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
ALMA SCHOOLS
TO OPEN SOON
Largest Attendance in History
is Being Looked For This
Year.
NEW EQUIPMENT SECURED
Many Nom Resident Students Are
Making Application for Admis-
sion Here.

The Alma public schools will open
on Tuesday, September 7, and active
preparations are already under way
for the biggest year that the local
schools have ever had.
1t is anticipated that there will be
the largest enrolment this year that
either the high school or the grades
have ever had. Many nonresident
students have made application
for admission to the high school dur
ing the past few week and the
stream of applications is as yet show
ing no signs of "a let down.
The local school authorities are ex-
tending a welcome to all students
who are desiring high school educa-
tion or wish TO take advantage of the
grade worp in the local schools. The
tuition for the high school is $4,000
and for the grades $4,000.
Superintendent Kelder feels that
the schools, in both grades and high
school, will have a strong teaching
staff, and coupled with the many i'm
provements in equipment that have
been made, promise for far better
school work this coming year than
ever before. Manual training, cook
ing and sewing equipment has been
added in both the Republic and the
Washington schools, giving COM
plete equipment for visual education.
New advantages are being offered
in the courses of study this year in
the Junior and Senior high schools,
which include academic, commercial
and industrial courses for the high
schools, as well as physical educa-
tion for all boys and girls, forming
an education for efficiency in every
day life
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
FAIRGROUNDS
Plans Being Laid for Fairgrounds in
this City.

Melvin Sheppard is spending sew
eral days in Alma with the local COM
munity council, and the plans for the
recreation work and Fairgrounds, up
on which the council is planning, are
now going forward rapidly.
City Manager William E. Reynolds
has already made great change in
Wright Park by the introduction
there of new swings and other amuse-
ment devises for the youngsters of
the city, and this spot is rapidly be-
coming one of the favorite places of
the city with the kiddies.
Plans are being formulated for
Fairgrounds in other parts of the
community, which will have for their
I'd the amusement of the young
sters, as well as to provide them
with a wholesome exercise. These
features are expected to interest
them to great extent and to keep
their attention from things that
youngsters are not expected TO do.
hut which are done at times simply
because nothing better offers at the
time. 1t is felt that given the prop
er start in life youngsters will pro-
fit greatly by such Fairgrounds.
Not only is the Alma Community
Council greatly interested in the
matter, bat the city commission and
the school board as well. and there
Is very little doubt but what these
organizations will all cooperate in
the upbuilding of the young of AL
ma in this way.
Manager Reynolds has visions at
he present time of a fine park al
the site Of the waterworks, when the
unsightly holes there are filled up,
and of another fine park by the river
on South State, where he also hopes
to see a fine swimming pool within
the next few years.
A sand pump has already been or
dered by Reynolds, which will be
used in pumping sand from the river
into the two places. filling them in
and gradually making them into suit
able places for parks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
SCOUTS RETURN FROM CAMP

On Monday morning last the Bow
Scouts Of Troop ! turned their backs
on Camp Platt and set out for Alma
HAVING just completed week of
camp life on the shores of Rock lake
Much worth while work was done
Many scouts passed their swimming
fire building, signaling, first aid
cooking, compass. and axe and knife
tests. Fine work was done in wood
craft, campcraft, and watercraft.
The spooky sports of ghost hunting
and snipe hunting were INDUCED in.
The camp circus was scream.
The personnel Of the camp consist
ed of seventeen scouts under the
leadership of Scoutmaster Viola of
Shepherd. Assistant Zinn Of Alma,
and William Holcomb of Mt. Pleas
ant. Pa Markham, the cook, was the
most popular camp officer.
The scouts and scout officers of
Alma are now looking forward to a
bigger and sAill better camp next
year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
RAISE IN RATES
MADE BY COMPANY
Central Michigan Light and
Power Company Boosts
the Charges.
INCREASED COST IS REASON
Small Consumer Will Pay Ten Per
Cent More for Current That
He Uses.

Announcement Of an increase In
the rates has been this week by the
Central Michigan Light & Power Co.
of this city, the increase for the small
consumer, the smallest increase
made, being ten per cent, with five
per cent additional charge on bills
not paid by the tenth of the month.
The raise made by the company will
be effective on the bills for August
service, the announcement stated.
Seen yesterday morning Manager
Holcomb Of the company stated that
the increase was necessary because
of the increased cost of coal, labor
and materials, but that it was far
smaller than the increased costs
would make justifiable. The com
pany's coal contract recently expired
and it is now facing greatly increased
costs in the open markwet, it was
given out. He said that the com
any was in hopes that the rate would
prove sufficient, but that if the coal
market does not show an adjustment
soon it may be necessary to put on
still further increase, although the
company will not make further in
crease unless it is absolutely neces-
sary.
All during the war, when material
and labor costs were continually
mounting the Central Michigan Light
& Power company held to the rate
that it had been granted in the fran
oh
ually, during this time it saw its
profits dwindling from these increas-
ing costs. Then came the big in
crease cost in the price of coal,
which put a far increased cost on
the company, making the present
raise, the first by this company, i'm
perative, if the company was not to
lose money rapidly.
Mr. Holcomb stated yesterday that
the raise was smallest on the small
consumer, being ten per cent in this
case. On the larger users of the
power furnished by the company, the
Increase is slightly over ten per cent.
the lower rate for the bigger users
of current having been boosted to a
greater extent than was the rate for
the average consumer.
There is no question but what
the Central Michigan Light & Power
company has been very fair with the
public. Since the starting of the war
when costs first started to mount. it
has been taking the loss in profits
from reased costs, and has stead
lily continued to do 80, until the costs
have reached a point where the pro-
fits have been wiped out, making it
necessary to pass along TO the public
a small amount Of the increase.
No one could dispu-e or would dis
pute that the company has been most
fair in the increase charge that it
has made, as any one can readily see
that increased costs of labor, coal and
materials, have averaged far higher
than ten per cent. In fact in some
cases the increase has been hundred
per cent or more. The ten per cent
increase, one of the smallest that
any company has made, is only a
small part of the average increase in
costs of production, when the aver
age of all costs is given careful con-
sideration.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
OLD SETTLER PASSES AWAY

Harvey Eugene Kirby. Oldest son
of George and Julia Kirby, was born
in Vevey, lngham county, Michigan,
March 5, l84S. and died Sunday Aug
ust s. 1920, after a short illness. AL
though he had been in poor health
for a number of years, his condition
was not considered serious until a
week before his death. In 1879 he
was married to Corena A. Hall also
Of Vevsy and in 1881 he moved to
Gratiot county, Michigan, and settled
on the farm where he has since re-
sided. He leaves to mourn their loss
widow, Corena A. Kirby, and two
children, George H., and Nellie NJ.
Conner both Of this vicinity, His
Oldest daughter, Lora, preceded him
to the Great Beyond five years ago
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
ANNUAL REUNION

The fourteenth annual reunion of
the Bollinger family was held in the
Carson Bolinger Grove on the banks
of Fish creek Saturday, August ID.
Beside the many members of the
family residing in Michigan there
were in addition, Mr.. Ergensinger
and Mr.. Yarger with their families
from eastern Ohio and Mrs. Clara
Layman with her children from Man
chester, Indiana. One hundred
twenty-seven members of the family
were present to enjoy the festivities.
A splendid volunteer program was
the interesting event of the after
noon. In the late evening the families
departed with wish that many more
such gathering could be enjoyed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
TURN DOWN RESOLUTION

A resolution offered Tuesday even
ing at the meeting of the city com
mission by A. j. Archer that the sum
of $4,000 be provided for a new
bridge on South State street across
Pine river. and that the sum of $4,000
be provided. for the beautifying of
the approaches to that bridge. was
voted down.
Because Of lack Of city funds, and
because of a question as to whether
or not such sum could be provided
for this purpose without going to a
vote of the voters of the city. and be-
cause of other less important rea-
sons the commission voted not to
adopt the resolution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
REPUBLICAN CLUB
Womens' Republican Club Organized
Last Friday Evening.

In response to call, about 80 en-
thusiastic women of Republican per-
suasion met at the city hall to talk
over important campaign matters
Mrs. V. H. Shepard, who is the chair
man of Gratiot county, introduced
Mr.. James G. Kress, Mr.. II. S. Bab-
cock of the Record, and Mr.. Ora
l.. Smith, prosecutor, of ithaca, who
gave interesting short talks, telling
of the necessity of organization and
registration, after which an organi-
zation was effected with the follow
ing officers
Chairman, Mrs. V. II. Shepard.
Vice Chairman, Mrs. +. f. POL
lasky.
Secretary-Treas., Mrs. H. Bently.
Publicity Chairman, Mrs. Ezra
Smith.
First Ward, 1st precinct chairman,
Mrs. Wallace Smith.
First Ward, 2nd precinct chairman,
Mrs. John Knoertzer.
Second Ward, 1st precinct chair
man, Mrs. j. c. Pardee.
Second Ward, End precinct chair
man, Mrs. j. B. Gargett.
Third Ward, chairman, Mrs. Harry
Rockwell.
Fourth Ward, chairman, Mrs. Hen
ry Soule.
These chairmen were given the
privilege of appointing any number
of sub-chairmen, and all this week
the women have been busy making
house to house canvass of women
voters, their address and their poll
tics, and urging registration before
August Il, thus being prepared to
cast ballot at the fall election.
Every woman should take pride in
exercising her prerogative at that
time
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
REGISTER AT ONCE

Voters Of the city, who desire to
cast a vote at the primary election
on Tuesday, August 81, and who arc
not registered, should see that their
names are entered on the registration
books before Saturday night of this
week. Saturday, August 81, is the
last day for registration before the
primary election, and all voters
should make certain that their names
are on the books. Those desiring to
register may do so at the city clerks
office.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
OPEN SOON
Republic Truck Factory Will Star
Operations Following Inventory.

II is now expected that following
the close Of the inventory, which is
now being taken at the Republic
Motor Truck Company's plant, that
the factories will again resume oper-
alton. 1t is expected that operations
will be started on September /, ac-
cording to a statement made Friday
by o. W. Hayes, general manager Of
the company.
The plants closed on Thursday
evening Of last week, and the follow
ing day full and complete inventory
of the factory and stock was started
and it rs expected that it will take
until September 1, TO complete this
work, as the inventory is to bs COM
plete in every detail.
naI.u Candtee are keef - II NJ n
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish 10 thank the fellow work.
men, neighbors and Sunday school,
for the floral offering and their help
and sympathy during the sickness
and death Of our little child.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Ewing, Orlo
Ewing, Reva Ewing, Mrs. Maud
Ewing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19

Short order and regular meals.
Republic Billiard and Lunch Hall.
under new management. Over Glass
d. Hannah s.-adv*
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19

Spuds and bcefsteak. Republic
Billiard and Lunch Hall, under new
management.-advs
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19

Short and Long Distance Moving.
Phone GA .-adv*
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19

We would be pleased to show you
samples Of Canaan coal. Brown
Ward Co., phone 27.-eOtf.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-19

Best Candies-DeLuxe.-77-tf-c
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-02-26

eel Unico" trato de cruzar por de-
lante de la Mimi con direction al
muelle de Maderas y, en- este momen
to. fue alcanzado por Ia otra lancha,
contra la que chcc6 y Sc fue a pique,
con todo Y su tripulaci0n que Sc COM
ponia de Victor Flores Y Jose H. Co
mez. Cuando mas desesperadcs SC
hallaban lucIando con las aguas, ell
capitan del barco americana San
Ramon les presto auxilio y los sal
v6. La lancha Sc undo sin deiar
rastro.
Sc ubri6 la Casa del Obrero Mpndio!
DesDucs De tres meses de clausura
fue alberta nuevamente q Ia activ!-
dad del elemento la9orante, Ia Casa
del Obrero Mundial per orden de
Francisco Murguia. el misnlo que la
m.andG cerar debidO a .as ~predicas de
unos extranjcros peligrosos que ha-
bian degrade colarse entire los traba-
jadcr,s del puerto.
Nurruia tCm6 ell acuerdo de abrir
ia Casa del Obrero Mundial, con Ell
objeto. segln Sc infcrma. de que los
~elementos del trabajo eSt@n al lado
''Gsl rrGcn Su0eynat:vc'. Y Eo vayan.
por de>cont2Dto. . poNerSe a lado dc
los candidates no gratos Al buen SEN
tin Official. Esto, pOr 10 menoS. es 10
que Sc dice entire los suspicaces Que
Green Que los trabaiadorss pueden Sc
yGir >isndo utilizaGos para las gran
des cc~mbinaciones de Ia pclitica.
Una veg alberta la Casa del Obre-
70. Sc celebr6 l. primera session, a
la Cue concuri6 poca Eente, Gsbido :"
que pcros sab:an Quc s. hab.a able
TO-. pucs rcalmen:2. uaCie es2era5
esta mzdida de parte de les militares
que fueror los que de ella Sc apode-
r&ron en- Dasadcs meseS. cast por Il
:ioleucia.
Varies asu~r~S So tralar0r en 81
era ses;"N, tcdos encamjnadcS 4 cum-
plir con ell Nrcgyana dc IA agrupa
ci6n. Sc tral6 camb.tO 10 de Ia az
tual huelga de los mecanicOs, diCien-
dose Quc las empTnsas no transig,u-
por que cStan Re acuerjo cen los ca
ritalistas de lcs EStaccs Undo . quir
nes Sc han ~cmpcnado en- acabar cor
,oJa c!ase d" agrupacicncs, creyen3o
que cst&n De acuerdo cen las doc.
trinas De Lenine y du TrotSky.
Dcs empleados de la pol;cia espe-
c;al esruyieroN On Ia session, tomar-
dc META DC 10 que So habl6 ?ara dar
rartc q Crozco. jefe de Ia poiicia MI
litar. encargado dc Ia conservation
Gtl orden en- Ell puerto.
-Uno lie les s3cias de Ia Casa del
Obrcro p~arec;o no cSrar ccnforme
cen Ia presencia De los empleados;
pero otro manifesto que era mejor
para que asi Sc ~informara Ia verdad
Y no Sc eXru$iera q la agrupacion a
ser calumniada per sabuesos que, por
hacer pl6ritos. rindcn 4 las autorjGa-
des los informes que a eilos conv!e-
men para congratularse.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-02-26
ELLA, OAK, %CAPTUkADA
Los SerrdnoS tomGron pose
sion de esa plaza a san
gre y fuego

PUERLA, Febrero 22-Violenta-
mente sali1 hoy de esta~ capital al
frente de una rpoderosa columna Ell
ccronel carrancista Jose O. Flores,
con direction g la plaza &c Ella, del
vecino Essado de OaXacs, que fue
asaltada y tomada por n partida
considerable de 1ebeldes de la sic
ira. FL asalto fue violento, Ia guar
nici6n tuvo que huir despues de un
ligero combate, Y los serranos sa-
quearon la pJblacion fusilando a va
rios elementos gobiernistas que To-
graron capturar.
No cometieron atropellos con las
familias; pero 81 Sc apoderaron de
cuanto habia en- el pequeno 0 marcio
de Ia poblacion, en- la que permane-
cieron hasta aver, segln los informes
de las autoridades militares de esta
ciudad.