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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
FIRST DEGREE MURDER IS VERDICT OF COLLINS JURY
Commission Form Is
Discussed at Midland

Last Friday afternoon ten mem
bers of the Alma Chamber of Com
merce, including Mayor Murphy and
Manager Reynolds, went to Midland,
where that evening in the community
building there, both Mr.. Murphy and
Manager Reynolds gave addresses on
the commission form of government,
manager plan.
On arriving in Midland in the af-
ternoon the party was taken through
the Dove chemical works by Mr.
Dove, and two facts were brought
out in connection with the company
by Mr. Dove, were of a somewhat
startling nature 20 the visitors. One
Of these is the fact that the company
pumps moro water each day than the
cities of Bay City and Saginaw COM
bined. The other is that the company
has fourteen miles of railroads within
its grounds.
Following the visit at the plant the
Alma delegation was taken to the
home of Mr. Dove on the edge of
the city, and taken over the beauty
spots SURROUNDING it.
The community building in which
the addresses We're given in the even
ing, was another feature that was
startling to the visitors. The build
ing and grounds are kept up by pub
lie subscription. The building is in
constant use. 1t contains large
auditorium, with stage. Adjoining
the building are large athletic
grounds.
Following the addresses, Mr.. Rey-
nolds was subjected to rapid fire
questioning on the part Of the Mid
land residents, who gave every evi-
dence of desiring a thorough knowl-
edge of the commission form of city
government, manager plan. The in
terest that was shown in the plan
which Midland is thinking of adopt
ing shows that the people Of that
city have q deep interest in their To-
cal affairs, and civic pride that was
astonishing to the Alma committee.
Watch for om opening Music and
flowers free. Friday, May 20. De
Luxe Candy Co.-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
$4,000 SIZE
Of NEW PLEDGE
NAME OF MAKER Is NOT MADE
81 PUBLIC AS ANNOUNCEMENT
du rs MADE. q tin,

President H. NJ. Crooks of,lAlma
College, who arrived home from De-
.trcit last evening, announced that he
received a letter this morning pledg-
ing $4,000 to Alma College endow-
ment fund, provided 100000 is rails
ei from other sources between Jan
uary /, 1920, and January l, 1923.
When President Crooks was asked
if the gift or pledge had come from
one Of the old friends of the college,
he replied that it was the first pledge
or gift made to the college from this
source, but that he was not at liberty
TO mention the name of the one MAX
ing the pledge.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

ELEVATED TANK READY FOR
WATER IN TWO WEEKS IS
EXPECTATION.
Construction of
Reservoir Started

Expectations now are that the
100000 gallon elevated tank that is
now in the process Of construction,
will be completed within the next
two weeks, and it will be only very
short time now before water from
the wells will be turned into the tank
and into the mains, giving the resi-
dents of the city a pare wholesome
water supply.
That there will be no danger Of
contamination from the present river
water is certain because Of the eff
forts that the city officials are MAX
ing 10 see that the mains will be
properly purified. Colonization of
the water now in the mains is being
had, which removes the Impurities.
This will be continued when the well
water is pat into the mains, and tests
will be made at the various taps
throughout the city to see that the
chlorinated well water is noticeable
from each of them, making certain
that it has gone through all Of the
mains of the city.
One of the largest fires that the
city has had in years took only 10000
gallons Of water. The amount Of
water that is available for fire p~o-
lection from the elevated tank can
best be judged, when it is considered
that there's enough water in the tank
for four streams of hose for about
four hours. This naturally would
mean that il would be only in case
of very disastrous fire that it
might become necessary to again put
river. water in the mains, once the
well water is flowing in them.
As soon as the proper excavating
Is finished the construction Of the
million gallon reservoir for the sur
plus well water will be started. Be
cause of the amount Of water sand,
that overiays a strata Of gravel, 10 is
now expected that it will he neces-
sary to eXcavate down TO the gravel
feet. This tank, to be constructed Of
or to a depth of approximately three
id foundation to make certain that
reinforced concrete must have sol
none of the foundation may in time
slip and perhaps cause the walls Of
the structure or its base, to crack.
When the size of the reservoir is con-
s.dcred this need is made more ap-
parent. The inside dimensions Of the
tank are l2l feet in length, l07 feet
in width and II feet in depth.
Expectations are that the work of
constructing the tank will take about
sixty days, but Of course the time
that is needed for the work Of exca-
vation Of the great amount Of earth
reservoir is started, must be taken
that must be taken out before the
into consideration, and added to the
time for actual construction.
When this work has been complet-
ed, it Is expected that test wells will
be put down to a still greater depth
than those that were put down by A.
r. Purcell, with a view Of tapping
still deeper stratas of water, and
make a still greater water supply for
the community.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
Pupils Give q
Fine Recital

Several Of the pupils of Miss l.
Yerrington gave a very entertaining
recital Tuesday evening at the home
of Mrs. VIM. Knudson, 1913 W End
Street. Several of those participat-
ing will take part in the musical con
test for high schools which is to be
held this week in Mt. Pleasant The
recital was designed to give them q
chance to try out these numbers ir
public before going to Mt. Pleasant
Tn following numbers will be Civ.
en- there:
Vocal solo-"Requiem," Kenneth
Holmes. a
Piano solo-"Witches Dance" Lou
Use Barstow, st. louis.
Vocal solo-"My Mother Bids Me
Bind My Hair" Lois Smith.
Violin solo-"Meditation" (from
Thais), Russell Johnson.
Vocal solo-"One Fine Day." Ger
aldine Burkman.
Double trio-"Down in Dewey
DELL" Lois Smith, Bernadette Saw
kins, Lell Smith, Lena Thomas, Ma
rion Grover, Lota Thomas.
This musical contest between va
rious high schools Of the state was
originated last year for the first time
by the Musical Director Of the Mt
Pleasant Normal School, and proved
so interesting and desirable that it is
repeated this year, pupils from sever
al schools entering as contestants
Judging from the character of work
and talent shown at the recital Tues
day evening, Alma representatives
stand a good chance of securing an
honorable place among other schools
The recital program given Tuesday
evening was much enjoyed by q
goodly number and spoke well for the
work of Miss Yerrington. Especially
enjoyable were the whistling solo by
Margaret Holmes, "Alice Blue Gown
sung by Mary Holmes and the Ar
mourer's Song sung by Arthur Pet
erson, also all the numbers which
are to be given in the contest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
DeeStrick SkuIe
Friday EUening

Do you like fun and humor that
fairly makes you hold your sidgs +?
Yes? Then you simply must not
miss seeing the "Deestrick Skule,"
the play which will be presented by
the Wokanda Campfire Circle in the
high school auditorium on the even
ing Of May 20, at 500 o'clock.
The play is a one act comedy hav-
ing to do with the last day Of school
in the district school house. 1t con-
tains some good bits of humor and
shows the love that is always be-
slowed on the faculty. Come and en-
joy one solid hour Of fun.
The curtain rises at o'clock sharp.
If you can leave the building one
hour later and truthfully say you
have not laughed for an hour, we will
know there is something wrong with
your bump of humor.
AS wrinkle remover, laugh Gre
ating comedy, the Dcestrick Skule
cannot be beaten.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

Oscar Vibber and Paul Bellows
were put on the stand to testify re-
garding the manner in which Collins
fingers fitted the marks on Mrs.
Groves neck, Judge Moinet having
decided to allow this testimony, pro-
viding that not too much weight
should be given TO it.
Arthur Easley and Herbert Riggs
were recalled to the stand for cross
examination, and continued to stick
to the stories that they had previous
ly told. Rigg, when questioned, de-
MED that he had ever known Mrs.
Grove at Elwell as Mary Stuhl.
Claude Church, the driver of the
taxi which Easley and Rigg testified
drove them to the Collins farm for
liquor on the afternoon of the mur-
der. said that at that time he worked
for the taxi company for six days,
Monday being the last day. He was
asked to tell what he did on the var
ious days and said that he did not
remember what he did on the fourth
and fifth days. He was certain,
however, that it was Sunday and not
Saturday that he had driven the two
to the Collins farm.
Following the afternoon recess Fri
day Attorney Clark for the defense
asked for a directed verdict, and
when it was denied, made his open
ing statement to the jury, in which
he stated that if any such threats as
it had been alleged Collins had made,
had come from the man, they were
impersonal, that on Saturday, Febru-
airy 5, the respondent knew that Mrs
Grove was about to move from the
city, that Collins met Easley and
Rigg at the Collins farm on Sunday
and not on Saturday, that he had the
Continued on page two)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
Bishop Williams
Monday EUening

Bishop Charles d. Williams Of the
Episcopal church, will preach Mon
day evening at the Episcopal church
in this city. A class will be confirmed
by Bishop Williams Monday evening
also.
Bishop Williams has great many
friends in this city who will be highly
pleased TO have the opportunity of
hearing him speak, especially after
the stand that he has taken during
the past few months in certain mat
ters.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
CdUdlry Is What
City Is Offered
MEETING REGARDING ORGAN
IZATION TO BE HELD MON
DAY EVENING.

A hope that Alma might have a
Michigan National Guard unit, which
a number of young men Of this city
have held for some years, can now
be brought to a realization, if the de-
sires for such a unit are still being
held by the young men of the city, a
troop of cavalry in the Michigan Ma
tional Guard having been offered to
Alma through the Chamber Of Com
merce by John S. Bersey, adjutant
general of Michigan.
Detroit and Battle Greek are both
seeking the unit which Alma is Of
fered. The former now has a unit,
string to join, and seeks the unit to
take care of the waiting list. Battle
Greek had a committee in Lansing
Monday in the effort to secure it.
The promise of the next unit TO be
formed had been made 70 Alma, and
the opportunity TO acquire troop
Of Michigan National Guard is now
given to the young men Of the coun-
~. r.L
If Alma is to acquire this troop Of
cavalry in the Michigan National
Guard, it must have minimum
maintenance strength of fifty men
prior to June 30. If it does not pro-
cure a membership of fifty so that it
can be recognized by June 30, it will
be required to have a minimum main
tenance strength of So men, SO that
speed in the formation of the unit
will be essential. The troop strength
will be SO men,
The Chamber of Commerce has
been working on the matter for
some months, and it was not until
Monday of this week, that Alma real
ly had the opportunity, which num-
ber Of the young men Of the city
have sought for some years.
The acquiring of the troop of cav
airy in the Michigan National Guard
will mean considerable to the city.
32 horses are furnished as well as
full equipment for both men and
horses. Rent for the building used is
furnished up to a certain amount,
and from three to five men are pro-
vided to care for the horses. The
formation of such a unit in this city
means that there would be an ex-
penditure locally of from $4,000 TO
$4,000 per year for the upkeep of
the troop.
The directors of the Chamber of
Commerce believe that the formatio
- h. L.. 4
to the community, and have given the
proposition their moral support.
A meeting of the men of Alma and
of the county, who are interested in
the formation of troop of cavalry
of the Michigan National Guard are
requested to meet at the American
Legion rooms on Monday evening at
1880. They should be men who will
have one night each week in which
to drill. 1t will be necessary to have
at least fifty such men who will ex-
press their willingness to join a
troop, before the authority for its
formation is granted. Those who de-
the matter may secure it at the
Chamber of Commerce offices or Of
Frank Kennedy at the Pere Mar
quette freight office.
1t is believed that Alma offers
suitable buildings for quarters for
such a unit, and it is also well to
bear in mind that a strong National
Guard unit, will be the forerunner of
an armory for this city, such as
many other communities in the state
have.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
PAY LOT CHARGES

The Cemetery Board requests all
lot owners at Riverside to pay the
upkeep charge of S150 before Deco
ration day, May 80. The money Sc
cured from this upkeep charge of
Sl.50 before Decoration day, May 80
The money secured from this upkeep
charge is all that the board has with
which to keep the cemetery in good
condition, and it is to the interest of
all lot owners to see that the beauty
OF the cemetery is maintained.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

Watch for our opening. Music and
flowers free. Friday, May 20. De-
Luxe Candy Co.--adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

Mr.. Joel Coffin and son, Floyd, Of
New York City, who were called
here by the illness and death of the
formers brother, Norman Coffin,
have returned to their home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

Fried Cakes and Cookies as made
at the Model Bakery are unequalled.
Try them.-00-Sw
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

The Ladies Aid Society of the Pres
bycerian church will meet on Tuesday
afternoon, May "a, with Mrs. Ray
mond Mclaughlin, 207 West End ST.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

Buy your pansy plants at the M.
f. church Bazaar today or tomorrow.
adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19
SALVATION ARMY 7
DRIVE CON TIHuED
CAMPAIGN CONTINUES UNTIL
THE CLOSE OF PRESENT
WEEK.

Michigan IS again a laggard in the
Salvation Army Appeal, and the cam
paign which was to close Tuesday
night is being continued throughout
the present week in the entire state.
Gratiot county is no better than the
balance Of the state in its answer to
the appeal that the Salvation Army
is making, and there is still no cer-
tainty that this county will achieve
its quota before Saturday night un-
less there is an immediate change for
the better. Only about one-half Of
the county quota Of 81, 90, has been
so far raised during the campaign.
Two more days are left, Friday and
Saturday, in which Gratiot county
people have the opportunity to come
to the front and raise the quota. Gra-
tiot should not again be listed among
the laggard counties Of the state in
answering the great appeal that the
Salvation Army is making.
The county committee believes that
indications still point to the acheiv.
ing of the quota, and every effort is
being bended to secure the amount
that is sought in the county.
A cleanup committee of business
men are expected to finish the can
vass of the business district in Alma
not later than Friday night, and the
expectation is that a committee from
the American Legion will be busy in
the resident section of the city be-
tween now and Saturday evening.
This committee will probably be out
in force Friday evening.
Many Alma people have not yet
aided in the drive and an appeal is
made to such people to do their part
in making the drive a success. 1t
must be put over if the Salvation
Army is to have sufficient funds with
which to carry on the fine work that
il has been doing in the past.
Norman c. Coffin, a life long res
ident of Elm Hall, who was born in
that village September IL, 1857, died
at Brainerd hospital Wednesday, May
1S. He is survived by a sister, and
by one brother, j. S. Coffin of New
York City, who was here when his
brother passed away. Mr.. Coffin had
been i'll for some months. The fun
eral service was held at the hospital
this morning at 1000 a. m. conducted
by Rev. Shoufler of the First Baptist
church Of this city.
Erind Cakes and CnnLina ne rnndo
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

Fresh milk 10c quart at the VOL
VERNE Dairy.--adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-05-19

Watch for om opening Music and
flowers free. Friday, May 20. De
Luxe Candy Co.-adv.
Evening star., 1921-04-15
The New Era

Two ladies by the western sea
shot up two .geezers so they
died; and when heard | said.
'Aw. chez. they'll be acquitted
when they're tried, for they are
smooth as DANES can be, SO fair
of face and starry-eyed." For
i grew up in ancient days when
men thought women free from
guile; and if they murdered
vagrant jays, twas just their
harmless, giddy style; as jury
men we met their gaze and
wilted in their genial smile. No
man could hope to make a hit
who'd put a lady in distress; we
always voted to acquit, cen
though her crime she might con-
Tess: we were such knights. you
must admit, as used to ride in
sheet-iron dress. Alas, the
world has changed since then,
out attitude no more survives;
the women go and vote like men,
men are but equal with their
wives; and these two females in
the pen must spend the balance
Of their lives. And they are not
cid shriveled crones, all out of
cate and down at heel, not hanks
OF hair and rags and bones, but
OF an age to dance a reel; and
yet in fierce and strident tones
the jurors sprung their Guilty"
spiel. The jurors all were weary
guys to whom the suffrage stuff
was new; they thought, "We've
seen our wives arise, demanding
everything in view; they're
bound to have their share of
pies, and they must take the
soupbones, too"
WALT MASON.
Copyright by George Matthew Adams
Evening star., 1921-04-15
MANY CLASSES LISTED
FOR LOCAL HORSE SHOW
Racing Events Expected to Prove
Popular on Course Across
Highway Bridge.

With eighty-two classes listed. the
National Capital horse show. to be
staged at the Virginia end of the
| Highway bridge from May Il to Il.
is expected to bring to Washington
the best mounts in this section of the
country.
In addition to these classes for
show horses. the committee has an
nounced a number of racing events
that will attract the interest of turf
men.
An outstanding feature of the meet
will be the event for mounted mem
bers of the local police department.
to be followed by the annual review
of the mounted officers of the force.
A prize for this event has been Of
fered by William =. Emo.
The Maryland State Fair. Inc.
through the American Remount Asso-
citation. has offered cash prizes for
breeding classes of horses sired by
government stations suitable for
military purposes. between the ages
of three and one. They will be
shown under the saddle at walk,
canter and trot.
An Army challenge cup has been
presented by William n. Dykeman.
president of the Brooklyn Riding
Club. for the winner of class 40. This
trophy will be competed for by teams
of three officers of the ARMY, Navy
or militia, all of whom shall be from
the same corps. regiment post or sta
fion. The contest will be over eight
jumps not to exceed four feet.
The thirty-mile endurance test for
Army officers will be another feature
of the meet.
Evening star., 1921-04-15
DAUGHTERS OF PATRIOTS
TO PRESENT GIFT BOOKS
Memorials for President Harding,
Secretary Hugles and
English King.

Memorial gift books will be pre-
sented by the National Society.
daughters Of Founders and Patriots
of America. to President Harding.
Secretary of State Hughes. King
George of England and Premier
Lloyd George, Mrs. Alice Bradford
Wiles of Chicago. president of the
society, announced in her annual re-
port. read at the first meeting of the
annual convention of the society at
the New Willard Hotel yesterday.
The gift books, Mrs. Wiles said. are
being presented with the cooperation
of the Sulgrave Manor Society. an or
ganization to preserve Sulgravc
Manor, in Englnad. the ancestral
home of George Washington. Mrs.
Wiles announced that delegates to
the convention from many Ftates in
the country will go to the White
House this afternoon ut o'clock and
receive personal greetings from the
President.
National officers of the society are
as follows: President. Mrs. Alice
Bradford Wiles of Chicago: yics~presi
dent. Mrs. Horace p. Mcintosh of
Washington: recording secretary. Mrs.
Thaddeus Milton Jones: corresponding
Secretary. Mrs. Samuel G.. Cornwall;
registrar, Mrs. G. NJ. Brumbaugh:
treasurer, Mrs. William NJ. Hannay;
historian, Mrs. Francis A. st. C.air;
chaplain, Mrs. Edison l.. Whitney. and
color bearer, Mrs. Thomas H. John
ston.
Evening star., 1921-04-15
ANSWERS DIVORCE PLEA.

Mrs. Katie May Winkleman has
filed answer to the suit for an abso-
lutte divorce brought against her by
her husband. Charles II. Winkleman.
She denied his charges and asserts
that her husband treated her cruelty
and deserted her and their children at
a time when her home was about to
be sold over her head. Attorney Wal
ter c. English appears fos, the wife.
Evening star., 1921-04-15
REQUISITION IS HONORED.

Chief Justice Mccoy has honored a
reQuisition of Gov. Henry l.. Davis of
Ohio for the return to that state of
Wilbur Kellis. who is wanted on an
indictment charging the abandonment
of his wife. A deputy sheriff took
the prisoner back to Ohio.
The Little River news., 1921-05-21
TAX ASSESSORS NoTIcE,.

To the ProDert places the dates tEe
  le Ii owl 
 
  located Should
  while with a penalty. Dates Places of Assessment.
  and '. Church. Tuesday, and TO-
  Jackso Tuesday, May 16 IT, Thursday Is and l9 Jeff DavsTo Township School House, Friday, May 2O Jeff School House, Saturday May Caney Gordo Monday May 23 House May 24 o'clock Wednesday Thursday 70 Alene Friday and Saturday May 27 and 2s Richla Ridge Monday May 3O Richla Richland Church, Tuesday May 3 Richla Laynesport, Wednesday, June Cleveland Wilton, Thursday and Frday June r. D. Cleveland Towns Cliffs, Saturday, June Wednesday, G. ', and g. Township till Saturday. June 1s n-  their Either deeds years receipts
 GRAY, Assessor Little River County
The Little River news., 1921-05-21
Young Men Banquet.

One of the important and enjoyable events of the week was the banquet of the young mems bible class of the Met hodist church Tuesday night. The banouet was held in the basement of the church. The young :nen contract ed with the ladies of the missionary society to prepare the banquet, and 1t is needless to say that it was prepar- ed and served in style The banquet
 was given in honor or o. H. Wilkerson, the teacher of the large class of some
 70 boys and young men. who will be
 leaving for the summer in a few days. The splendid menu consisted of the following: Cherry cocktail, stuffed olives. fried frog legs, asparagus tips on toast. creamed potatoes, head let tuce, salid with cheese, angel food cake, brick ice cream, coffee with whipped cream iced tea salted nuts, cigars At the close of the banquet a program was rendered with George Steel acting tOaStmaSter. Rev. z. U. Lindsay led the prayer previous to the banquet. The first number was male quartette by Champion. Wilkeson, Lambright and Joyner, which was good Rev. F. P. DoaK of Nashville made a good talk in line with spirit of the occasion. Hon. Hal NOrwood of Mena had been invited and made the principal address of the evening. MT. Norwood is both humorous and eloquent To hear this favorite and
 charming speaker was great treat. Miss Marjorie Thomas gave one of her splendid readings. Rev. Rowland also made a short talk. Then came more songs by the male quartette, this time Wilkerson, Scott, Joyner and Cham pion. f,.