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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
PROMINENT ALMA
YOUNG LADY Welded
Miss Ruth Bennett Became the
Bride of DetrOiter at Pretty
Christmas Wedding.

At beautiful informal home we'd
ding Christmas Eve at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen l.. Bennett on
Woodworth avenue, their daughter,
Miss Ruth, was united in marriage
with Mr.. Fred l.. Moffat, a son of
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moffat of Detroit.
Only twenty relatives and intimate
friends of the couple were present at
the ceremony, which was performed
by the Rev. j. Frank Jackson, rector
of st. Johns Episcopal church. The
Bennett home was very prettily dec
Grated in Christmas colors for the
wedding. A large Christmas tree, in
the living room, with its decorations
rejecting back the light of the many
small, colored electric bulbs, that
covered it, furnished an ideal setting
for the Christmas Eve wedding
Miss Dorothea Sage of Kalamazoo
acted as bridesmaid, and Mr.. James
Lake of Detroit as best man.
The bride was dressed in a flesh
colored georgette gown, trimmed with
pearl beads. She wore corsage bou.
quet of roses and sweet peas.
Following the ceremony a dainty
wedding luncheon was served in tn.
dining room Of the Bennett home.
Mrs. Moffat is a graduate of the
local high school and Kalamazoo
Normal College. She has lived in this
city all her life and is held in higl
esteem by a large circle of friend.
here. Mr. Moffat is a manual train
ing teacher in Belleview school, De
troit, and is highly regarded in tha
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moffatt will be a
home TO their friends at 902 Bewicl
avenue, Detroit, after January Is.
Among those who attended tn,
wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. Pete
Moffat and son, Russell, of Detroit
Mr.. James Lake of Detroit, Mr.. an,
Mrs. Arthur Brock Of Tippecano,
City, Ohio, Mrs. Gibson of Tippecano,
City, Ohio, Miss Dorothea Sage o
Kalamazoo, Charles l.. Hawley o
Big Rapids, Miss Olive Smith o
Kalamazoo, Mrs. Addie NJ. Rusco O
Vinfng, Kas., Frank A. Benentt. Mr.
and Mrs. A. w. Brock, and Mrs. Sar
ah Hawley of this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
REV. J. v. PRIEST
RESIGNED PASTORATE
Baptist Minister Will Leave
After Eight Years of Service
for New Field at Sturgis.

Rev. Joseph w. Priest of the Bap-
tist church has resigned his pastorate
here, and accepted call TO Sturgis,
announcement having been made by
Rev. Priest TO this effect the first of
the present week.
1t was learned yesterday that Mrs.
Priest, who is a member of the school
board of this district, will resign as
a member of the board within very
short time, as a result of the accept
ance Of the call to Sturgis by Rev
Priest.
II is said that Rev. J. w. Priest is
to take up his new work in Sturgis
on Sunday, February !, and he ex-
poets to move TO that city with his
family before that time, if possible
Rev. Priest accepted the call of the
Alma Baptist church eight years age
last October, coming to this city from
Fenton, where he had been for 9
number of years. During the timC
that he has been in Alma he has
gained q wide circle of friends in the
community. Mrs. Priest has alse
been closely associated with the pub
lie. having been a. member of ths
local school board for several years
While it has not been stated def
nitely by Mrs. Priest it is expected
that she will hand her resignation Il
the school board at its next meeting
Members of the Baptist church de
sirous of showing their appreciation
Of Rev Priest presented him will
$4,000 on Christmas.
At the present time, it is under
stood, that no one has been decide,
upon for the pastorate here, and i
is probable that it will be some few
weeks before any definite decision il
arrived at regarding successor I.
Rev. Priest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
DIED MONDAY
Mrs. William BARLEY. Gratiot Pion-
eer. Has Passed Away.


Mrs. William BARLEY of 3l7 Grant
Ave. died Monday morning at her
home after prolonged sickness
which for some months has confined
her to her bed. In her death Gratiot
county loses one of its few remain
ing and much respected pioneers.
Mrs. Bartley's maiden name was
Jane Edgar She was born in Scot
land in l849 and came with her par
ents to London. Canada, when four
years old. From there the family
moved to Gratiot county in 1862,
where Mrs. BARLEY has since resided.
Jane Edgar was married to William
BARLEY in 1870. She early joined the
Emerson Presbyterian church. Mr.
BARLEY died in 1907 and Mrs. Bartley
moved with two daughters, then liv-
ing at home, and son, j. A. BARLEY
to Alma in 1912. Six children of Mrs
in addition to two sisters, -four
brothers and twelve grandchildren
The children are D. A. BARLEY, janis
BARLEY and William f. BARLEY OF
this city, Mrs. F. S. Clegg of St
Louis, Mrs. p. l.. McAdams of Ithaca
and Mrs. A. X. Smith Of Detroit.
The funeral of Mrs. BARLEY was
held from the home at one o'clock or
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. w. l.
Gelston Of the Presbyterian churcf
officiating. The remains were taker
TO Breckenridge for burial
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
OPPORTUNITIES
OFFERED ALMA
1920 Will BE Big Year for Com
munity if Proper Cooperative
Spirit is Shown.
MUCH BUILDING IS NEEDED
Hundreds of Homes Should BE Con-
structed if City is to Realize
All that Year Offers.

1920 is here, with it's new resolu-
tions, with Alma people hoping for
success and prosperity during the
New Year; with expectations of fur
ther growth for the community,
which will exceed anything that Alma
has ever enjoyed in a single year.
Prospects on the first day of the
year are that these hopes for Alma
may be realized-but much will de-
pend upon the people of Alma them
selves. They, and they alone have
the power Of bringing about a realiz-
atien of these hopes.
Opportunity is even now holding
forth her hand to this city, and if
Alma does not blindly step aside, or
hesitate in meeting it, wonderful
changes are certain TO result during
the next twelve months.
Alma has needs that must be met
if the hopes for the New Year are to
be realized
Most important Of all the needs
that confront that city during the
coming year is the need for houses.
that there will be plenty of room for
those who are now seeking residences
here and those who are certain to be
looking for homes during the coming
year There is no, question but what
hundreds of new homes will be need
ed to provide places for the work
ing men who will be seeking Alma as
location.
Sewer and Waterman extensions
are also badly needed, and this is a
matter that the city is now laying
plans for, and within a short time it
is expected that bids will be asked
for the sewer work
There is also a big need in Alma
for new business blocks, and indica-
tions are that some of these will be
built in the city during the coming
year.
Prospects right now point TO a de-
mand for more workmen in the city
for its present industries within the
next few months. The Northern
Wheel company is about to start oper.
ations, and will need a number OF
men, some Of whom, without cues.
ton, will bring additional families tc
Alma, provided suitable homes are
procurable. The Republic Motto,
Truck Company Inc. is planning or
extending the scope Of its business BY
increasing its capacity 70 a great ex.
tent during the coming months, anc
this is certain TO create a demand
for more workmen.
With plenty of residences for work
ers, Alma can be made attractiv,
enough TO draw other industries dur
ing the coming year, and it thus be
comes self f-evident that the city,
growth and prosperity during tn,
coming year depends upon Alma peo
pie and Alma money.
Judging from the past, when a fal
insufficient number of residences hav,
been constructed here each year
Alma needs an awakening to tn,
needs of the community, and no tim,
is better for such an awakening a,
the beginning of a new year. whei
twelve long months lie ahead for de
; velopment in 1920.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
NEW GROCERY
St Louis Resident Will Open New
Grocery Here Friday.

c. l.. Short, former proprietor OF
a grocery in st. Louis, will open
new grocery in Alma on Friday
January 2, in the Redman block or
South Gratiot avenue.
He has secured the store room,
formerly used by the Gratiot Motor
Sales Co., and this has been remod-
eled and is now equipped for first
class grocery, such as Mr.. Short ex-
poets 10 conduct.
Mr.. Short has announced that he
will conduct cash and carry groc-
cry, as he believes that it will be
possible for him to aid in the savings
that he hopes to give his patr ons.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
ENTERTAIN EMPLOYEES
Republic Gives Employees Wholesome
Amusement At Lunch Hour.

Feeling that contended, happy en-
ployes do more and better work. the
Republic welfare department has hit
upon means of entertaining and
amusing the employees during the
noon hour.
This applies Of course, only to
those who eat their lunch at the fact
ory, or live so near to the plant that
they find it easy to return in time to
enjoy the entertainments.
Three times each week. Monday
Wednesday and Friday, the employees
are given a treat in the way of NOV
ing pictures, clean, wholesome com
edies being shown On the other
days an orchestra entertains those
who appreciate good music.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
UNION wATCHNIGHT SERVICE

Union watchnight services were
held at the Baptist church for the
Christian people of Alma. Rev. JOS
eph' Priest acted as chairman and the
program included the following: song
service led by Prof. Hosmer of the
college; social hour during which
those present were served refresh
ments by ladies from the co-operat-
ing congregations; sermon by Prof.
Brokenshire of the college; commun-
ion service conducted by DIR. Jackson
of the Episcopal church and finally a
period for reconstruction and de-
cision led by Rev. Cook Of the United
Brethren church.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
RESIGNS POSITION
Professor Hosmer Leaves Alma Col
lege for Chicago Position.

1t became known the first of the
week that Professor Albert f. Hos
mer of the department of music of
Alma college has resigned his posi-
ton, effective at once, and that he
has accepted position as director
music at Moody Institute in Chicago.
Professor Hosmer has. been con-
nected with Alma college for almost
two years and half, and during this
time the department of music has en-
jdVed fine growth.
Professor Hosmer expects to leave
Alma the first of the week for Chi
cago to take up his new work at
Moody Institute.
1t is understood, that while the
college authorities are considering
several recommendation for the
vacant position, no selection of a
successor to Professor Hosmer has
been made.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
DEBATE HERE
Alma High School Debaters Will
Meet Mt. Pleasant Team Friday.

The Alma high school debating
team will debate the Mt. Pleasant
high school team in the Alma high
school auditorium Friday evening,
January 8, at 500 o'clock. The sub
ject for the debate will be the same
that is being used in the state de-
debating contest, of which this is a
part. The subject is Resolved, That
the United States should adopt a
system of Universal Military Train
ing for all male citizens between the
ages of Is and 25."
The Alma team will take the af-
frmative side Of the forensic ques-
tion,~ and the visitors will take the
negative. The Alma team will be
composed Of Velmer Lyons, John
Holmes, and Elliott Crooks. Mt.
Pleasant will be represented by Will
liam Holcomb, Lloyd Bush, Phil Col
Inns and Joseph Grim.
The judges for the contest have
not yet been selected, but are to be
superintendents of schools within a
radius of fifty miles Of Alma. Both
Mt. Pleasant and Alma submit list
Of sperintendents to the other, and
each will have the privilege of cut
ting off the names Of several. The
judges will be chosen from those re-
naming, and will not be known be-
fore the first of the comig week, it
is expected.
The Alma team has been working
hard for the debate, even during the
Christmas vacation week, and feels
certain that it will be able TO give
the Mt. Pleasant representatives a
run for the honors Of the evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
MANY SALES

Commencing in September and
ending with December %, j. ID. Hell
man, well known Alma auctioneer
held rs sales, one each day, except
ing Sundays of course. Mr.. Helman
has long been known as one Of the
most successful auctioneers in this
section Of the state, and each year
has seen the demand for his services
grow greater, until at the present
time he is finding IL difficult mat
ter to handle all Of the sales that he
is asked TO handle. He has had a
fine success at the sale this year, near
ly all Of them going better than had
been expected. This is partially due
probably to the fact that the fine
weather has permitted good crowds
at the sales, giving Mr.. Helmsn a
larger audience to work on in his
selling game.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
OBITUARY

Phyletus j. Adams, son of Edwin
j. and Osta F. Adams, was born
July 2, 1873 in Arcadia township, and
died December 21, 1919, in the same
township. and just across the road
from the farm, where he was born.
September 81, 1898. he was united
in marriage with Charlotte NJ. Haw-
ley, who with his daughter survive.
He is also survived by his aged par
ents, sister, Mrs. Ray Wheaton, of
Alma and a host of friends.
During his entire life he has lived
in or near this city, and was widely
known through the county. His
health began to fail about a year
ago, and at that time he moved from
Alma to his farm.
The funeral was held from the
home on Tueday, December %, con-
Quoted by Rev. VI. w. Duffey, at
which time a large number of sor-
rowing friends were present to pay
their last respects TO him. His
cousins acted a. pail bearers at the
funeral.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
OPEN GROCERY HERE

. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea
company, which operates chain stores
in all parts Of the country has opened
new grocery in this city, having Sc
cured the room in the Arcadia Hote,
block, formerly occupied by the Ar
cada Cash Grocery. The room has
been completely remodeled to put II in
shape for a modern, first-class gro
Gerry, and il has now been opened and
is catering to the wants of the public.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
WEEK OF PRAYER
Union Services of Churches To Be
Held Neat Week.

All the citizens of Alma are earn
estly invited to attend the services
arranged by the Alma Federation Of
ehurches in observance of the week
of prayer. January 4 TO IL.
These services commence with a
Union meeting next Sunday evening
at p. m. in the Presbyterian church
~ which Rey. Matt. Duffey will
speak. On Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday at 1880 p. m. they con-
tinue in the Presbyterian church. On
Thursday, Friday and Saturday they
will be held in the Methodist church.
The various pastors Of the city will
lead
There never was a time when men
so needd TO look TO God for help
and guidance as in these days of re-
construction and untold opportunity
The whole nation is asked to make
much of the privilege Of prayer at
just this time. In view of the great
task placed upon the churches of
Alma to win for Christ the constant
iy increasing population coming to
our city the earnest souls of Alma
will be anxious 20 cooperate in the
nation wide program. 1t is sug-
gested to Christians throughout the
city that they each follow the rule
Of attending at least two Of the serv-
ices during the week choosing those
that best suit their convenience. II
is further urged that all social
gatherings which conflict with these
services be postponed as far as pos
sible.
The topics for the week are those
selected by the Federal council of
churches of Christ in America. The
general theme is "An Awakened
Church" The topics for each day
follow:
Sunday, January 4-"The church
awakened by her opportunities" Isa
25:1; Rev. $50; Esther 4:14; John
4;35, 36; Mark 6;34, 81; Acts 1879
10.
Monday, January 5.-"The church
awakened by self examination.
Matt. 5:13-20, 29-3O; 6:19-24; Jas
Oily, lsa 90 rs. 50.
Tuesday, January THE church
awakened by a vision Of the world.
need" Matt. 25:31-46. Rev, 1917
Ps. 1O7; Ps. 2:1; John 3:16-2l.
Wednesday, January 1.-THE
church awakened by the call for co
operation" John II; Phil. 1:21; Eph
4:1-6; Matt. 1919, 20.
Thursday, January S-"The churcl
awakened by a revival Of family re
iigion." Gen. 1s:17-19; Eph. 6:4
Deut. 4:9, 10; 1l:1s-21.
Friday, January 9--"The churcl
awakened by the call for workers.
Matt. 9:S5-3s; Eph. 4:Il-l3; Rom
f:l-e; Matt. 2s:1s. 20.
Saturday. January 10Th,
church awakened by the rediscover!
of the reality and power of prayer.
Matt. ll:22-24; 5:5-13; Acts 4:31-33
Ps. 2:s; Isa. 1915, Z; 59I6.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01
REOPEN FREIGHT OFFICE

The Ann Arbor freight office will
again be opened for business Friday,
January 2. 1920. with J. b. Fitzmiller
as agent. The opening of the freight
house cones as one of the prelimi-
naries Of the turning of the railroads
back to private ownership.
As result Of the re-opening of
the freight depot the American Rail-
way Express Office has been moved
back to it's old quarters on Gratiot
avenue, from the Ann Arbor freight
depot.
II is the intention Of Mr.. Fitzmiller
to move his family to Alma just as
soon as a suitable residence can be
secured
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01

J. d. Sullivan's automobile was
badly damaged Monday afternoon,
Ehen it was struck by an engine at
the Ann Arbor crossing on Wood
worth avenue. The automobile was
being driven by his son, who escaped
injury,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01

"23h Hours Leave" - Idlehour
Sunday ayy-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01

"2Sh Hours Leave" - Idlehour,
Sunday. adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-01-01

Advertise your wants in The Rec.
ord.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-01
ANTIQUE FURNITURE

Repaired and put In first-clase condl"
don by workman VINO was WIN an
rev Oatman for eight years. hls"
II, Kinds Of furniture repairing prompt
NAPOLEON BEnGER0H
All County st.
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NORTH BENNINGTON

Mrs. Herbert White spent Tuesday
in North Adams.
Mrs. A. S Hathaway is confined to
the house by illness.
Miss Mary Meagher is visiting
friends in Middlebury, Vt.
Mrs. Henry Roster is visiting her
granddaughter, Mrs. Harmon IN Cam
bridge, n. Y.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Biddle and chill
dren spent the week end with rela-
tiyes in Searsburg,
Miss Elizabeth Powers, who has
been spending a vacation IN Asbury
Park, has returned home.
The annual reunion of the White
family VIII be held September 9Th
Labor Day at Battlefield Park.
Miss Hope Lyons, who has been
spending the summer with her parents
has returned to Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mattison with
their son Hugh and daughter, Helen.
have returned from a few days motor
trip to Utica, n. Y.
DR.. Frank Dean, Jr, is gaining after
severe illness Of pneumonia and
with Mrs. Dean is now at the Shakshc
Der camp in Glastonbury for two
weeks.
The banns of marriage were an
nouncd for the first time Sunday,
August Doth at st. John the Baptist
church between Edward p. Nash and
Miss Mary Conway.
The ladies' of the NJ. e church and
their friends will hold picnic on the
lawn of Mrs Harry Durham Thursday
Dinner at 1880 If it rains Thursday
the picnic will be held on Friday.
The regular prayer meetings of the
Congregational church will be held
Thursday evening at o'clock The
pastor, Rev. w r. Hamlin will return
| from his vacation and have charge of
the meeting.
Rev. Jospeh Rawscn and family of
Ticonderoga arrived in town Monday
Rev. Joseph Rawson is pastor of the
Baptist church and will lead the
prayer meeting Thursday evening at
o'clock and will preach at the morn
ing and evening services Sunday
Sept 5th.
Mis- Blanche Elwell daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Elwell and Paul Moi
fit were quietly married at the par
sonage of the Congregational church
in Manchester, Monday August 10th
/ by Rev. S. Brown The young peo-
pie we're attended by Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Elwell. Mr.. and Mrs. Moffit
enjoyed a wedding trip to Rutland.
A letter has been received from
! Mrs r. NJ Derwacter written on
board the Japanese liner "Kaori
Maru" and mailed from Victoria, Brit
ish Columbia. 1t is to all the ladies'
of the church with the request that it
be read at the next missionary meet
ing on Sept 9th at Mrs. F. d. Ran
neys.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-01

A powerful drama Of man batter
ing his way against tremendous odds,
but who keeps falkland wins.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-01
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Read the New York stores specials
in school clothes. Adv
! Come one, come all Dance Thurs.
day Eve at Welfare Hall. Adv.
/ Coming Library Theatre Norma
Talmadge in THE Woman Gives"
| Born Tuesday evening son to Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Shay Of East Main
street
Mrs, c. w. Soule of Main street is
visiting for a few weeks with rela.
] tiyes in Troy.
Born Tuesday, Aug. 81, a daughter
to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Turner of the
Burgess road.
A tennis court is being laid at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs. NJ ID. Hull at
Old Bennington.
Miss Beatrice Shevlen. of Park
street has returned from a brief visit
with her sister i'll East Arlington
Miss Mary Childs of Albany is spend
ing a few weeks with her sister Mrs.
| Il. Is Patterson of Union street.
Mrs. Nicholas Noveck Of Union
street has returned from several
weeks stay at Rockaway Beach, n y.
Mrs. William H. Holt of Main
street and daughter Miss Grace b.
Holt of Worcester, are spending the
day in Troy.
Rev L. j. Doyle Of Spaulding, Neb,
who has been visiting his brother, w
ii. Doyle of Jefferson street, has re
urned home.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mahon daugh-
ter Grace, Mrs William II Lundergan
and James Burns motored to Sarato-
ga Tuesday tC attend the races.
Ear vanGorder, who has been spend
ne the summer with his aunts, Misses
Stella and Laura VanGorder of South
treet has returned to Lansngburgh.
Mrs. Sheldon Harrington and daugh-
en- Miss Jane Harrington of Shafts
bury are guests at the home Of her son
Chelsea Harrington Of Stafford street.
Mr.. and Mrs, Roscoe Grant and fam
lily of Hampstead, L. l., arrived Tues
day to spend a few days at the home
of Mr. and Mrs George r. Grant OF
South street.
You will be in danger of laughing
your head Oft if you visit the Opera
House tonight Tom Moore will b.
seen in his new screen comedy, stop
rhief!"-Adv.
Miss Florence March, who has been
pending the summer vacation with
ler mother Mrs A. L. March Of North
street, left today for Manchester, Cto
where she engaged as teacher in
the graded school.
Miss Frances Carver of West Main
street, graduate Of the local high
school in the class OF 1920, will leave
about the 18th of the month for Troy
where she will enter training at the
Samaritan hospital
Frank Smith and family Of Elm ra
ire visiting ct the home of his par
ants. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith Mr..
Smith ir., Is former resident OF Ben
lington and is now proprietor of
arge garage at Elmira.
stop Thief! tonight only. 1t was
a whale of a success on Broadway as
/ spoken farce, running for an ent re
year. and the fun is just as lively and
ust as funny on the screen Opera
House and Paramount comedy. ADV
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-01

A young professor Of physical cul
ture married a beautiful and athletic
pupil of his in the suburbs OF Paris
The couple appeared before the may
or In tennis costume, and after the
ceremony the wedding parry sat down
TO breakfast on the banks of the
Seine. Hardly was the toifeC finished
than, on given signal, the whole
party retired and reappeafed in bath
Ing costume. Later the couple start
ed on n bicycle tour for honeymoon
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world,a Debt to Safety Pin.

Perhaps the first scientific and sue
cessful effort to prevent human suffer
ing entailed by accidents was the safe
ty pin.