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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01
COMP ANY DOING
A F me BUSINESS
NORTHERN WHEEL COMPANY
HAS EVERY PROSPECT OF A
BRIGHT FUTURE.

That the Northern Wheel Com
pany, about which little has been
heard since it was organized, has be-
come real factory in the industrial
life Of Alma, is thing that will
,ome at this time as distinct but
pleasant surprise for most people of
he city, including large number of
the three hundred odd stockholders Of
he concern.
This newest Of Alma industries, or
ganized and put under way JUS,
shortly before the industrial depres-
sion struck the United States, with
)ut any great automobile or truck
connections, was hard hit, right at
The beginning of the depression. Like
many older and more stable concerns,
ruin seemed to threaten il heroic
business measures were not adopted.
During November and December Of
asst year the company practically
.eased operations, during which time
1 thorough study Of the company was
made, meetings Of the management
with tn stockholders collectively and
Individually were held, and plans fol
meeting the hardships of business de
preston were laid.
In January the plant started work
again, and with bulldog tenacity
me management went at the various
business troubles, and overcame
chem, and gradually business was Sc
cured 1t has not come without the
usual struggles that are always pres
mt in the business world, and in fact
hey were multiplied and made more
iiffcult because Of the depression. In
ipite Of everything new business was
brought 70 the company, in increas-
ng amounts until today the concern
las orders enough on its books to
keep the factory running for. over a
month, should no new business come
IN. During this time the working
'orce at the factory has been aug
nented almost continuously and
growing from just few men, it has
Continued until now there are over
90 men on the payroll.
Few companies of any kind have
Deen enjoying such a growth during
he past year under the adverse bus
mess conditions, and certain it is that
he wheel companies are not to be
'ound that can Show bigger proper
onate results for the year. The
irst nine months show a business of
over 100000, the large business of
he past few months balancing up the
smaller business of earlier in the
year. About $4,000 wheels have
been manufactured during this time
The payroll based on this period will
Je about $4,000 for the year.
During the past few months the
company has closed deals with east
,rn and western corporations who
Continued on page FOUR
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01
A TESTIMONIAL
BANQUET GIVEN
F. ". RUGCLES
ST. LOUIS BUSINESS MEN HON
OR MAN WHO BROUGHT THE
CITY IT'S PROSPERITY.
His Alma Ventures
Aided That City

Friday evening of last week the
business men OF St. Louis gave tes-
timonial dinner at the Park Hotel in
that city to Frank w. Ruggles, of
this city, former president of the Re
public Motor Truck Company, Inc,
and at the present time president of
the Northern Wheel Company of
Alma and the Ruggles Motor Truck
Company of Saginaw, the latter COM
pany the newest of the Ruggles ven
lures.
The banquet was attended by 125
business and professional men of st.
Louis, who gave the dinner to Mr..
Ruglges in recognition of the growth
and prosperity that came to ST. Louis
as a result of Mr. Ruggles' concerns
in this city, which greatly promoted
the growth Of Alma's sister city dur
ing the past decade.
s. o. Burgdorf acted as toast
master at the banquet. Toasts were
responded to by Frank w. Ruggles,
Newell Smith, George Vliet, c. w.
Giddings and William Yost>
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01
CHANGE HOUR OF SALE

The Alma Retail Merchants Bureau
which is conducting auction sales
every Saturday afternoon for the peo-
pie of Alma and vicinity at the Roller
Mills on East Superior street, bas
changed the time of the sale from
2:30 O'Clock to | o'clock. Those hav,
ing goods which they wish to dispose
Of by auction are invited by the Re-
tail Merchants Bureau TO bring them
to this sale. II is a free sale con-
Quoted for the public benefit by this
organization,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01
MAUSOLE JIM HAS
BEEN COMPLETED
NEW S65, 900 STRUCTURE WILL
BE OPENED TO PUBLIC THIS
COMING SUNDAY.

The construction work on the mau
soeum in Riverside cemetery has
been brought to a conclusion, and .
few minor details of completing the
fire new structure are out Of the way,
permitting the ne W building to be
opened TO the public Sunday from
300 a. m until 400 p. m, by the
Flowers Mausoleum Company Of To
ledo, which has had charge Of the
work.
The new structure is one of the
finest productions that the company
has had during its sixteen years Of
experience in building mausoleums,
and il is certain that this part of the
state does not offer a structure Of the
kind that will exceed the Riverside
cemetery in building in beauty, or in
excellence of construction. The build
ing is y feet in length and 90 feet
in width. The exterior of the struc-
ture is entirely in Bedford stone
which will whiten up much more
than at present and by next summer
should present u beautiful site with
its green background of lawn and
shrubs.
Entrance to the mausoleum is
gained at the front through large
double solid bronze doors, which open
to large corridor, nearly so feet in
length and - feet in width, which
will furnish an abundance Of room
for funeral services in the mauso
leum. Running across the building
are two corridors / feet in width in
which the crypts, 296 in number, are
located The floors of the corridors
are finished in ceramic tile with Per
sian borders, and an inspection of the
structure will show the care that has
been used in laying the tile floor
The interior walls are entirely OF
marble, the various slabs being un-
usually we'll jointed, some of them
being joined so well that it is almost
impossible five feet away to tell
where one slab stops and another be-
gins. Large stained glass windows al
the ends of the corridors furnish
lights for the building which, com
ing from the colorcd windows and re-
flected back and forth on the polished
surface of the marble, makes the
structure unusually light. 1t is un-
derstood that about $500 worth OF
shrubery has been purchased for the
grounds surrounding the mausoleum
and this should aid greatly in inn
proving the looks of the structure
because of the setting that it viii
have.
The Flowers Mausoleum Company
invites the public to inspect the
building Sunday at any time from
a. m. until p. M, during which
time a representative of the concern
will be at the building.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01
Do YOUR XMAS
SHOPPING HERE
ALMA MERCHANTS HAVE BIG
BUYING POWER, LARGE
STOCKS AT LOW PRICES.

1t is very doubtful if there can be
found in Michigan another city of
anywhere near $500 population whose
merchants carry such complete lines
and fine stocks of merchandise as
do the retail merchants of Alma.
Splendid assortments of seasonable
goods are always in evidence and
when new things of merit in any of
the several lines are introduced, they
will be found in Alma stocks about as
soon as anywhere else. This is evil
dence of the fact that the retailers
Of this city are making an effort to
supply their customers with the very
best and latest goods on the markets.
1t is sure TO pay anyone to come a
long distance to buy in Alma regard
less of what line of merchandise may
be desired. There are three princi-
pal reasons why this is true. First,
the big markets are just as access
bile to the merchants of Alma as to
any other merchants. Second, they
mostly buy in sufficiently heavy vol
ume to secure low wholesale prices.
Third, the general overhead expense
Of Alma merchants is much lower
than it would be in any of the larger
cities of the state
1t is also a fact that the assort-
ment of merchandise found in Alma
stores is sufficiently complete to in
terest any general or holiday shop
per- These displays Of goods will be
found much more satisfactory than
can be found in any of the smaller
rade centers about this section.
All these things considered, Alma
is one of the best, if not the best
place to buy if one is looking for SER
vice and economy. The facts are
hat much trade is being drawn right
now from the larger cities outside Of
Gratiot county, not through friend
ship, but because they can save mon
ey and at the same time have nice
stocks of goods to select from and a
borough knowledge that the goods
are honest goods at honest prices.
Right at this time the dealers in
every line here in Alma are espe-
Tally well prepared to render salts
factory service and trade facilities
and offer attractive prices to every
visitor as well as home residents Of
this city. The new low prices they
are Offering in most instances are
down to a pre-war basis and there is
no prospect Of their ever going low
er while there is reason to think that
in some instances at least they may
take a marked advance.
If there ever was a time when the
whole country needed buyers it is
now. Buy everything you need, just
as much as is possible-the sooner
everybody buys everything they need
and want the sooner all men and wo-
men will be employed.
Alma's merchants invite the peo-
pie of central Michigan to come and
shop, believing they can render a
service well worth consideration. 1t
is but short step now to Christmas
and by taking advantage of the OPP
portunities offered by Alma merchants
the people within a radius of fifty
miles about Alma can greatly facili-
tate and make pleasant their Christ
mas shopping.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01
A WELL KNOWN
RESIDENT DIED
LAST THURSDAY
WILLIAM /. AMSBURY, HIGHLY
ESTEEMED CITIZEN, WAS
ILL ABOUT FOUR WEEKS.
Funeral Sunday in
Charge of MdsOns

William Ira Amsbury, one of
Alma's prominent residents, died at
his home on Park avenue Thursday
shortly afternoon, being 62 years of
age at the time of his death. AL
though he had been in i'll health for
about four weeks his death came as
a distinct shock TO his large circle of
friends here.
William l. Amsbury was born April
3, 1859, in Jackson county, and moved
with his parents to Gratiot county in
February, 1861. He was married to
Miss Ida Palmitier Of Brady town
ship, Saginaw county, August 20.
1889. His wife passed away in May
Of 1892. In 1892 Mr.. Amsbury NOV
ed to Saginaw where he engaged in
the mercantile business for ten years,
after which he moved to Standish and
engaged in the same business for sew
IN years. After disposing of his bus
mess there Mr.. Amsbury returned TO
Alma and since that time made this
city his home. He leaves to mourn
their loss one daughter, Iva, two
grandchildren and four brothers
Seely, Wallace and Fred of Alma
and Joe Of Midland.
The funeral services were held on
Sunday afternoon. Rev. NJ. w.
Duffey Of the M. Z. Church had
,harge of the services at the home.
Masonic services were conducted at
the grave in Riverside cemetery by
Alma Lodge No. 244 +. & A. NJ. of
which Mr. Amsbury had been a
5taunch member.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01
MACCABEES HOLD CAMPAIGN

The Lady Maccabees of Gratiot,
Isabella and Clare counties are put
ting on an intensive campaign for a
large class of new members. under
the direction of Janet Branch of St.
Louis. and Cathrine Seymour, D.G.C.,
of Saginaw, who are being assisted
by Mary Glow of Alma. II will come
to close December 20 at st. Louis,
with a pageant called Yesterday and
Today" The meeting will also cele-
brate the 25th anniversary Of Fran
ces f. Burns as great commander OF
the organization. Many hives will
take part in the pageant. An all-dsy
meeting will be held with banquet,
which will be in charge of Emma
Alexander of st. Louis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01
BUS LINE TO MT. PLEASANT

f. l.. Leland started new bus line
between Alma and Mt Pleasant on
Monday, Nov. 2S, the busses making
two trips each way in the morning
and afternoon. Busses leave Alma
for Mt. Pleasant at z a. m. and 10
a. m, and in the afternoon at p. m.
and $3.50 p. m. In the morning busses
will leave Mt. Pleasant for Alma at
$3.50 and 11:30 and in the afternoon
at 2:30 and $50.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01
Dropped Dead Here
Wednesday Night

Theo Lebeau, Of Saginaw, district
manager for the New Era Insurance
Company of Grand Rapids, dropped
dead Wednesday night about S:30 on
Superior street on the sidewalk in
front of the Floyd Luchini candy
store. A physician was Immediately
called by the shocked bystanders, who
pronounced death due to heart
trouble. The body was removed TO
the Crandell &, Scott morgue, and
Coroner Ludwig Of Ithaca was called.
He came to Alma this morning
Word of Lebeau's death was tele-
phoned to his wife in Saginaw, and
relatives came to Alma this morning
to take the body to that city for
burial. Lebeau was about 40 years
Of age.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01
VzEe
Temporary Factory
Secured for Acme

Work on a temporary factory for
the Acme Beet Harvester Company
has been started, and Mr.. Lippert,
designer of the machine, who is heav-
lily interested in the concern, expects
that the work of remodeling the tenn
porary quarters will be finished with
in thirty days. The building which
is to be used by the company for the
time being is located near Wright
Park, off Orchard street addition.
When the remodeling is completed the
plant will consist OF a machine shop,
large assembly floor, paint and stor-
age rooms, and will furnish facilities
for the manufacture of three Acme
Beet Harvesters a day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01

Troop c 1O6th Cavalry Michigan
National Guard of this city is now
open for enlistments again. Captain
Reece hopes that a number of prom
ising men may be secured for the
cavalry troop while the cnlistments
are open information in regard to
enlistments may be secured from any
of the officers of the troop.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01

The ladies Of the Royal Neighbors
will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank
Deitz on Bridge street, Wednesday
afternoon, December 7. All members
are urged TO be present as it is the
last meeting before the bazaar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01

Attend the Presbyterian rum
page sale at the Edison Moore build
ing on State street, Saturday, Dec. 3.
advertisement,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01

Watch for Harold Lloyd in among
Present"-coming soon. advertise
ment,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Wilk announce
The marriage of their daughter, Edna,
to Mr.. Benton Cowburn on Wednes-
day evening, Nov. %, at the Presby-
terian mansc, Detroit. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cowburn are at home to their many
friends at 1907 Linwood ave., Detroit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01

Watch for Harold Lloyd in Among
Present"-coming soon. - advertise
ment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-01

Tom observation-disclosures
vertisement.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

RECORDS; good records OF any make you
desire. 40c. BAKER BROS, ala East
Washington.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19
TACKS, STREWN
ALONG STREET,
DAMAGE TIRES
Thousands Found on West
Michigan Street BetlCeen
r. r. and Fifth Avenue.

Residents Of West Michigan street and
Automobiles who had occasion to ira
verse that street today are searching
for the person who strew a large guam
tity of tacks on the thoroughfare. Of
ficials OF the Hoosier Motor Club and
officials of the Indianapolis Street Rail
way Company also Joined in the hunt to
trace the origin of the tacks.
They were found all along the street
from the railroad to Fifth avenue and,
according to reports, many automobile
tires were punctured.
One report was that the tracks had
been dropped from the window of street
car No SIT Traction officials said no
car bearing that number was on West
Michigan street. The crew Of car No.
$40, which was the first to go over
the route this morning, was questioned
and they declared the tacks were lying
in the street at that early hour.
J. P Mehaffey, 1858 West Michigan
street, said nearly a thousand tacks had
been brought to his place and many
others collected quantities of them.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19
LEGAL NOTICE,
~~~~S~~NNS~~~sNN~~~N-~
NOTICE.
Copyright, 1927, by
New Era Eeaturesl
by Beck

NOTICE.
Notice Is hereby given by the Board Of
PARK Commissioners Of the city of Indi-
annapolis that by its construction resolution
No. 20 1921 il has determined that il IL
desired and deemed necessary to construct
bridge and the approaches thereto across
Peasant Run in Pleasant Run parkway at
a point 500 feet east, measured along the
center line of said parkway from the east
property line Of Ritter avenue in the city
Of Indianapolis, which said Pleasant Run
parkway Is part Of the park and boule-
ward system of said city.
By said resolution it ia provided that
Thursday. Sept /, 1921, at 10 o'clock a. m.
at the once of said board In the City Hall
in said city, be the day and time when final
action shall be taken confirming, modifying
or resembling said resolution and when it
VIII receive and hear remonstrances from
persons interested in affected by such
proceedings and when II will determine the
public utility and benefit thereof.
Plans and specifications for said bridge
and the approaches thereto, together with
the estimated cost Thereof have been pre-
pared and are now on file in the ONCE Of
said board and can be inspected by all
persons interested in or affected by the
construction Of such work.
SAMUEL Z. RAUL.
FRED c. GARDNER.
EDWARD A. STUCKMEYER,
CHARLES E. COFFIN.
Board Of Park Commissioners Of the city
of Indianapolis. Indiana.
Aug u and -. 1921
BIDS FOR DEEP WELL PUMP.
Notice Is hereby given, that the under
signed, the Board Of commissioners of
Marion County, Indiana will. up to 10
clock a. m. Sept 2. 1921. receive sealed
bids for deep we'll pumping outfit for Ma
rion County tuberculosis Hospital, accord
ing to plans and specifications on file in the
ONCE OF the auditor OF Marion County.
Each bid must be accompanied by
bond and AFFIDAVIT as required by law.
The board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids
Witness our hands this 18th day Of
August, 1921.
CARIIN Fl SHANK
Fl D. TUTEWILER,
LEWIS ". GEORGE.
Commissioners OF Marion County.
Attest.-LEO K FESLER. Auditor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19
Denies Explorer Is
Lost in Reservation

CHEYENNE, Wyo, Aug. 19.-Dr. Ed
mund Heller, famous explorer, is not lost
in Hoodoo mountains Yellowstne Ma
final Park, Supt H. NJ Albright said to-
day.
Albright said DR.. Heller had been seen
in frequented parts of the park since
Tuesday and had talked with employees.
me message that Dr. Heller was lost
was found tied to the leg Of a carrier
pigeon that fell exhausted in Columbus
Circle, New York City, and which was sd-
dressed to Dan Singer, DR.. Hener's friend.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19
LEGAL NOTICE.
~"@'~>r~r-NN~>~~~~~S
NDTLCE TO CONTR ACTORS


NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids will be received by the Board
OF school Commissioners of the city Of
Indianapolis at the offices of the board
streets indianapolis, Indiana until ?
O'Clock p. m, Tuesday. Sept. 9, 1921, and
then opened for the following:
The installation of d fire protection line
with hydrants at the grounds OF the
Arsenal Technical schools in the city Of
Indianapolis. in accordance with plans and
specifications on file in the offices of the
board.
Each proposal shall be in sealed en-
velopa, plainly marked Bid for Fire Pro-
lection Lines a. 7. S"
The estimated cost is $3.50
All bidS must be made on blanks pre-
scribed by the State Board of Accounts
which blanks Will be supplied by the busl-
ness director upon application. Proposals
must he accompanied by certified check
on indianapolis bank or trust company for
3 per cent of the maximum bid, said check
to be payable to the order of the Board
of School Commissioners Of the city of
Indianapolis.
In case bidder, whose bid shall be &C
copied shall not, within FIVE days after
notice of such acceptance, perform his bid
by entering into a written contract with
the board. in the form made part Of the
specifications to execute the work and con-
struct and complete the installation and
within that time secure the performance of
his contract by bond in tho form made
part of the specifications, with surety or
sureties to the approval of the board, his
certified check and the proceeds thereof
shall be and remain the absolute property
of the board as Hquidated damages for
such failure, it being impossible to estimate
the amount of damages such failure would
occasion to the board.
Each contractor receiving copies of the
plans and specifications will be required to
del osit as security for their return in
good order. the sum of $1,000. The right
is reserved by the board to reject any or
all bids
RALPH w. DOUGLASS.
Business Director.
Indiana polls Ind, Aug. IS. 1921.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19
New Mexico Town
Visited by Flood

ALBUQUERQUE. N. NJ. Aug 10
Flood water at Hatch, ~ NJ six miles
west of Rincon, was reported receding
today. Water covered the city last night
and several adobe houses were damaged.
but there was no serious damage.
The food was caused by heavy rains OF
Wednesday and has put the Rio Grande
between Hatch and Ell Paso at the high
est stage of the year
Farmers are guarding the safety food
gates along the Rio Grande TO prevent
their destruction.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19
MALE HELP WANTED.
WANTED BOYS

WANTED-Boys not over IL years old to
carry Times routes in central part OF
city: boys who want to make good money
call end see Mr. Moorehead any afternoon
at Times office after o'clock
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19
SITUATION wANTEO-MALE.

BY elderly white man Jsnttor for
church or fat building. wishes 70 go
home at night. Can give best Of reference.
Address A No. 2347. Times.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19
PET STOCK AND POULTRY.

HOMES wanted for healthy homeless dogs
INDIANAPOLIS HUMANE SOCIETY,
City dog pound. 924 b. n. Y. Main OS72
II HENS and oookerel market price. Main
74S7.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19

WHEN patroIs'Eing these advertiseTs nea-
ton the Tiuek
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19
WANTED

E7xperfenced solicitors In city. Can make
from IS to IS per day. Apply Cir. Mgr
Daily Times
MEN to learn barber trade. TR1-CITf
BARBER COLLEGE. 30s r. Washing
ton St. Indianapolis. Ind. Circle o757-
MAN TO run National car. Call before 10
a. m and after 5 p. m. 1907 Broadway.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19
LOST AND FOUND.
NOTICES.

IF YOU ARE SUFFERING with,
rheumatism. lumbagO. backache.- ca
tarrh Of the head. headache. sore
throat or any other pains. cuts or
bruises ger a hottie of Electric Pain
Gas OIL and you viii be surprised al
the quick results. This is not a cure
all. but a powerful. penetrating. slim
ulatiHg poin destroyer Sold IN Indi-
annapolis by the six up-to-date Hook
Drug stores. Wholesale by Keller
Stewart and Mooney Mueller Ward Co.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-19
SEWING MACHINES FOR SALE.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS.

GO TO BAKER BROS. for furniture, rugs
and stoves. Payments 219-22S East
Washington street.
PENINSULAR heater; Peuinsular com
binauon gas and coal range 22s North
Davidson.