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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-15

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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-10-15
NATURE FAKER.

A bullfrog with the ears of a rat has
been caught at Packerville, Conn, Joe
WEIGH, who has caught fullfrogs Of all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
Wynne Beaten Up
By Fire Men

What seems to have been the oul-
mination Of neighborhodd row took
place at the farm home Of Tom
Wynne, three miles south Of the FL
well corners, last Friday afternoon
about 400 o'clock, Wynnc being in
jured to such an extent that he was
brought to an Alma hospital for
treatment in a serious condition. lie
is, however, expected to recover
1t is said that during the after
noon five farm ncighbors went TO the
Wynne farm and after short wordy
argument Wynne was badly beaten
up by the men.
Various reports are current as to
the reason for the visitation Of the
five to the Wynne home and the at
tack on Wynne, and it is understood
that they are being gone into by Of
ficers in the effort to determine the
true cause Of the trouble.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
F RANKL|N MADE
GOOD PLEA FOR
JE WISH RELIEF
DE1 ROT RABBI SPE AkER tT \
MASS MEETING WHICH
OPENS DRlN r.
Berndn Hopes TO
Reach the Goal

The drive for funds for the Jewish
Relief work in the Ukraine was put
under way in Gratiot county at a
meeting held here last week Wcdncs-
day evening. although the actual So
licitation Of funds Cor this great work
was not put in progress until the fol-
lowing day
The meeting wa held in the Alma
high school auditorium and vs,s at
tended by It large number Of Alma
people, who wcre- -desirous Of hearing
Raj hi Franklin Of Detroit.
In his address Rabbi Franklin
brought out that this section Of l.u-
rope had been assigned the Jewish
Relief and that all starving people
in that part Of the country, rcgardlc.+
Of their religion would hc given ald.
He said that il was not time to
stop and consider matters Of religion
when people are starving by the thou
sands, but rather Il time for prompt
action that the lives Of as many of
these starving people as possible
might be saved.
lie m0dc a strong nolnt or the time
of the year tAat the drive is being
c..rlied out when the pirit Of Christ
mas giving is prcNadinp tho country.
and also called attention 10 the 'ayt
that the world sufcrc. are looking to
America for aid bc au-c of the high
ideal. that the American Nat.on has
held.
On Thursday the Iriyc was pat
undo. way 10y T.. R. herman county
chairman, who stated yesterday that
good results have u, achieved so
far in the work
There is still great deal Of solic-
tation to do before the drive close,
with the end Of the year, however, but
Chairman Bcrman is confident that
the people Of Gratiot County will, re-
spond in Their accustomed manner
and put the drive over.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
ALMA : POOR
To Be CARED
FOR CHRISTMAS
' VARIOUS ORG ANIZATIONS TAX
ING STEPS TO SEE THAT
ALL ENJOY THE DAY.
Toys VIII Greet
The Poor Riddles

Elaborate plans are under way by
the various organizations Of this city
to make certain that the poor Of Alma
shall not ha forgotten Christmas, but
that instead they shall be made to
feel the Yulctidc spirit, which should
prcvade all mankind at this season
Of the year.
Alma unfortunately has her poor
thi, year, possibly in greater proper
ton than in the average year, varipu'
conditions having actuatcd IN pro-
ducng this condition this year.
Alma's Christmas cheer and glad
ness will be spread among these pco-
pie, however, and they will be made
to feel the full joy Of Christmastidc,
II come to full realization that Il
thankful people realize that the true
Christmas spirit comes in the JOY OF
giving and doing for others.
The Alma Welfare Association, the
Salvation Army, the various church
organizations, the Masonic fraternity
and other fraternal organizations
have been preparing for some little
time To aid various families in slc
city an TO see that they share in the
Christmas bounty.
Some hundreds of we'll filled has
Let ave being prepared for the homc-
wkcrc the Christmas dgncr might
otherwise be missing. Clothing and
otAer nccdfuI things find their way
into home. where they are needed.
Evn the pleasure of the little tots
in these homes will not be overlooked
this year, thanks to the efforts Of the
manual training department of the
alma l'-blic Schools. During the
past month the pupils taking the
manual training course, at the sug-
pc>tion of the instructor, have been
making wooden toys for the children
of Alma who may need them t. glad
den the dull moments. They have
completed approximately 223 such
toys. Among them are small wagons,
animals of various kinds and colors,
some mountcd on wheels, and birds
there an, that will kick up their feet
and perform a., kinds Of stunts. cX-
ccpt to warble and ly. Nrhcse are to
M distributed in the proper places
through the Alma Welfare Associa-
ton and the Salvation Army.
Certain it is that with such effort
cing put forth all Alma will know
the true spirit Of Christmas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
Xmas Stocks Still
Ofer Big Variety

Although there has been consider
able early Christmas buying i'm Alma
this year, the stores Of the city still
have a trig array Of Christmas good
left for prospective purchasers who
have not been fortunate enough to
get their buying done early.
Most Of the stores Of the city have
been fortunate this year in securing
substantial concessions from their
wholesale houses which has given
them an opportunity TO display the
finest lot Of good Christmas gifts at
prices which are within the reach Of
all.
\ visit to practically any Of the
stores will reveal fine array Of
goods stit on the shelves allowing Il
wide range from which 10 select that
prcsen. for the person you have in
mind. 1t will not be as difficult as
in former years t. make tina, late
selection Of high class Christmas
goods.
With great deal Of carly buying
done, the clerks are. not being over
worked these last fe~ days as has
Lccn the case in some years past, and
one will find plenty of assistance IN
any of the stores IN picking oA suit
able presents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
WOUe COryeU
Electric Shop

The management of the Coryell
Electric Shop, formerly the Barker
Fowler company, which has been To-
Gated on South Woodworth avenue
for the past five years, has secured
the store at the northeast corner Of
Superior and Woodwork and is being
moved to that location this week.
Mr.. Corycll started moving his
stock to the new location yesterday,
but he expects that it will take the
balance of the week to get the stock
completely moved, and located in the
new place, so it will probably be Mon
day before the new place is in good
shape for business.
The new storc-has been in the hands
Of the decorators for the past few
days and the interior has been under
going big change for the tetter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
MT. PLEASANT
MEN SPEAKERS
At LUNCHEON
or SUCCESSFUL CHAN.
BIER OF COMMERCE TOLD At
LUNCHEON ESTERDAN.
ActiJe CO-OperdtiOn
Is the Prime Need

Some of the real needs i'm making 4
Chamber Of Commerce success were
given by Attorney Snetzlcr of Mt.
| lcasant at the Alma Chamber of
Commerce luncheon at the city hall
"Wednesday neon. and they were fur
tncr emphasized by Secretary Cam
eron Of the Mt. Pleasant organization
who gave short address.
Immediately after the luncheon,
which was handled in u fine manner
by c. 4. Miller and Dr. Maynard
Pringlc, c. II. Goggin, as the toast
master, spoke of the need that Gra-
tiot County has for having road
proposition put up to the vote Of the
people hy the supervisors. and he then
introduced II. S. t,abcock, who gave
some rather startling figures as t.
the comparison of stat reward road
in Gratiot county with other counties
of the state.
Attorney Snctzlcr, speaking on the
"problcms of Chamber Of Com
mcrcc' spoke Of the first and most
vital thing hat u chamber of COM
mcrcc needed t. Ice successful, COM
plctc understanding and cooperation
among its membership.
He told of The efforts To organize
the Chamber Of Commerce i'm Mt
Pleasant, and some Of the real things
that have been accomplished by that
organization.
I'm bringing his address to close
he said tha, if active cooperation
could not be secured. such an organ
iZation might as well disband.
Mr.. Cameron, the final speaker,
called attention to the old idea Of
Chamber of Commerce, as an instru-
mcnt used simply to bring new indus
tries to community, and then
brought out the present ideas Of such
an organization, th> making Of an
attractive city through the study and
solution Of its problems, which will
make community attractive to in
dustry.
He also spoke of the possibilities
of Il closer cooperation between Mt.
Pleasant and Alma for the hcttcrmcnt
of both cities.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
To
HOLD COMMUNITY
CHRISTMAS TREE
FNERCISES FOR CHILDREN or
ALMA WILL BE HELD EARLY
SATl RDAN EVENING.
Christmas Carrots
wiz BE Feature

Saturday evening the second annual
Community Christmas tscc planned
by the George ". Myers Post 80.
1872. American Legion, Of this city,
viii be held at the corner If state
and Superior trccts. the large tree
for this purpose having been erected
Tuesday and in the hands Of the
"decorators' since that time.
The tree is large one and with
the decorations and colorcd Christmas
light. promises to bc a beautiful af-
fair 1t is Slightly smaller than tn
tree that was used last year, but wdl
be better decorated, and as y rcs-lt,
probably a more byaDt'fu -i9ht.
The Christmas exercises for the
children Of the cit will hc held at
5:00 O'Clock Saturday afternoon and
an children Of the city are invited o.
attend. Christmas carol, hy the
school children will bc one OF the i.t-
lar,, of the Christmas tree.
Following the custom of las, yea
,hc,c will lc christmas prc-cat' o.
the children, bag. of candy tha. "iU
aid IN furnishing cheerful rcmcm
htancc of am evening chccrfdlly sp-n.
as result of the cndcayors of .at
local post of the American Legion.
The George W. Myers Post Of the
American Legion has been assisted in
It's effort hy the Women's Auxiliary
and by other organizations in the city
in the effort to make the Community
Christmas tree big success.
1t H. the plan Of the Legion Post
To- keep the tree in place during the
holiday week, and each evening with
smdown the tree will give of the
soft glow Of the colorcl lights.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22

OFFICIALS POINT OUT DANGER
or ACCIDENTS FROM HOP
PING TRUCKS AND BOBS.

Several near accidents from young
sters of the city cndcavoring to catch
rides on trucks and bob-slcghs,
which have come To the attention Of
Local police officials, have prompted
Chief james X. Campbell to issue a
warning against this habit on the
part of the youngsters, a some SER
ious accidents are more than possible
If the habit is continued. as it is one
that is usually prompted ly careless
ness, and in some instances indicates
that some Of the youngsters are more
or less reckless in their attempts to
catch rides.
1t is pointed out that the traffic on
the streets is usually heavy, and with
automobiles parked on each side Of
the streets, and two streams Of traffic
i'm addition, il will take little care
lcssncss on the part Of Il youngster in
attempting to catch a ride, to find
himself or herself. the victim Of an
accident.
1t frequently happens that the
your gsters will t,odgc around APP
preaching automobiles, IN their at
tempts to catch a ride, and do 50
without having first looked to make
certain that no vehicle is approaching
from an opposite direction. On a
number Of occasions accidents have
been averted from this cause very
narrowly, and usually by the skill OF
the automobile driver.
The catching Of rides applies also
ID the numerous youngsters Of the
city who have hankering to faster
their slcds on moving vehicles and Sc
curing rides in this way.
These are dangerous habits and are
certain to lead TO accidents If they
are continued. Ii might be well fol
parents to warn their children against
their continuance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
NeU Heating Plant
At Strand Theatre

The installation Of complete new
vapor system heating plant in the
Strand theatre has been completed
within the past twcnty-four hours,
and it is the expectation Of Manager
Miller that the past difficulties which
have been experienced in heating the
large theater with two furnaces will
be done away with.
When the theatre was erected II
year ago it had been expected that
the two furnaces, one at each end of
the building would furnish sufficient
heat for the structure, but some un-
expected difficulties in securing
heat circulation seemed to hinder the
heating facilities and this decided the
management to install the vapor sys-
tenn Of heating with the expectation
that a complete circulation Of the
heat would be secured aud the entire
building heated with every degree Of
comfort.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
.GET BIC STILL
ON COUNTY LINE
BOOZE MAX ERS HAD 20 GAL
Ions OF MASH AND SOME
BOOZE WHEN TAKEN.

County and city officials co-opcrat-
cd Monday evening i'm raiding Il still
on the farm Of Arlie Conley on the
county linc north Of this city, siczing
the still, two gallons Of home brew
and 30 gallons Of mash, which indi-
Gates that the owners Of the still were
ready for big business.
Tyrill Tcdlack and Joe Smolek, both
foreigners, were arrested for making
the booze. They are now in the
county Jail at Ithaca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
College Fire
Beats Bay City

Coach Roy Campbell's Alma Col
legc basket ball team put over its
second court victory of the season last
night, beating the strong Bay City
Industrial five on its own floor by a
score of % to 10, completely outplay-
ing the star fivcat every stage of the
game on both defense and offense.
The lndustrials, who have three
mon left Of the great team Of last
year, which won every game that
they played including victories over
Nj. A. c. and other strong quintcts.
were unable TO solve the offense of
Campbell's five, or toNcope with the
speed that was shown by the for
wards, kirker and Carly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
Women TO Hare Olrn
Farm Week Program

Michigan women will have COM
plcte program cf their own during
Farmer Week at the Michigan Ag-
ricultutal College this winter. Using
the college woman's building as
headquarters, housewives of the
state will match interests with the
men, holding conferences Of their
own, hearing famous women speak
ers, and in pecting especially pre-
pared home economics exhibits.
More than /, 900 women registered
during Farmers Week last year,
and the college authorities are max
ing plans TO take care of an even
larger crowd during this winters
conference dates, January 80 TO
February ,.
women's work will address the gen
cral meetings Of the Housewives
Leaders in home economies and
Congress" a. the women's end of
Farmers Week is known. DR.. Caro-
line Hcdgcr, n famous physician
from Chicago; Mrs. Barbara Bart
lett, head Of public health nursing
service at the University of Michi-
gan; Martha Phillips. of the home
service department, North American
Dye Works. and others are among
the speakers already listed
Exhibits featuring special home
problems are being planned by the
NJ. A. c. Home Economics staff.
special experiments IN nutrition and
clothing information will bc avail
able for study. Individual confer
cnces with the various specialists
will be- scheduled. The woman's
building and all equipment of the
college homc economies division arc
TO be placed at the disposal os the
hundreds Of women visitors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
Frances willard
Union Meeting

The Frances Willard Union held its
Christmas meeting at the home of
Mrs. f.. c. Crandcli on Woodwork
Avenue. on Wednesday, December the
18th. The response TO roll call was a
series of Bible verses, which, when all
were given formed the story of the
Christ Child's birth. A number of
pleasing Christmas thoughts were al
so given at this time. Mrs. Hudson
contributed greatly to the pleasure of
the program by singing solo which
was very swcctly rendered. A num-
hsr of Christmas carols were sung,
and II recitation by Mart Smith, Jr.,
was also much enjoyed. Another
pleasing number wa a song, Il think
when | hear that sweet story of old.
which was charmngly sung by little
Ann Doughcrty. After this Mrs. Page
gave a very interesting talk on
Christmas, and Anna Angel told
Christmas story for the children. \
beautiful tree occupied the center Of
the library and after the program
Santa Claus appeared, jolly and hap
py as ever, with his great laskct of
candies, which he tossed among the
guests. With Santns able assistance
the gifts were exchanged, and an
abundant supply of candy and pop
corn balls were enjoyed Il the utmost.
The whole afternoon was indeed Il de-
lightful and happy one, and the Union
- ,sr,utly iOInbfeI IA Airs ('rapuall
for her hospitality and entertainment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22
An OLD PIONEER
DIED EARLY TODAY
MRS. l.. ". ELLISON. RESIDENT
OF ALMA FOR YEARS. DIED
IN BOSTON.

\ telegram was received at $50
this morning announcing the death of
Mrs. l.. W. Ellison Of this city, az
the Christian Science Hos )ital, Chest
nut nill. Boston.
Mrs. Ellison was one Of the early
pioneers Of this city, and has a wide
cilric Of fricad- here, who will great
~ regret thc loss that they Sustain
IN hcy death.
Lawrence Ellison, a SON, left thi.
morning Tor boston, and viii return
with the body. which is expected 20
reach Alma sunday.
Funeral arrangcment have not yet
3ccn made.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-12-22

Christmas is coming. You should
place your orders early for any spc-
cials you might need or desire. Re-
member the Model Bakery is fully
equipped TO turn out any class Of
special bakery goods for any occasion
on reasonable notice. advertisement
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-07
TUCKER SCHOOLHOUSE.

] We are having some pretty weath- ,, CT now after so much rain. People are making good use of it, trying to kill grass.
 Mrs. Ida Kelley is no better at this writing.
 Grandma" Newman and little granddaughter Hazel Newman, visit ed at S. B. Divers Sunday.
 M. J. Langley and family visited Joe Langley and family Sunday.
 H. F. McCord and family of Little Rock were in our midst the Fourth.
 Mrs. Lowell Fuller is on the sick list.
 Sunday school was attended by a large crowd Sunday.
 Everybody remember there will be preaching at Friendship next Satur- day night and Sunday, be sure and come.
 Delmar McCord is on the sick list today.
 MT. and Mrs. Eldrige Blessing visit ed at S. B. Divers Sunday after noon.
 July 6.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-07
NEEDS CREEK.

Rev. Glover failed to fill his ap- pointment here Sunday.
 Delegates were elected Sunday for the singing convention which is to be held at Greenbrier.
 Miss Blue Bell Allinder of Conway IS the guest of her sister, Mrs. Su- sic Henderson.
 Jesse Lowry and Clarence Wood ruff went to Little Rock Monday to see the Travellers play ball.
 Jesse Hightower and family are visiting relatives at England at this writing.
 Born to Will Whitaker and wife, girl, July 3.
 Several from this place attended the picnic at Spring Hill Friday.
 Prof. Clay Fulks, wife and little son of Hammonsville visited at this place last week.
 Rome Brannan and family of Greenbrier visited Mrs Brannan's parents, MT. and Mrs. Shere Sunday.
 The famers union held their regu- lar meeting Saturday night. A new secretary was elected and one new member was taken in.
 The second and third Sunday af- ternoons are our regular singing evenings.
 Let's all meet Sunday afternoon and sing while. I think most all the all-day singings are over and we must not neglect our singing.
 Our school starts Monday. We are expecting a good term of school. Prof. FUlks and wife will teach.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-07
WOOSTER.

Mrs. H. Robinson and Miss Corine visited at Conway last week
 Misses Pearl McClain and Cara Smith of Conway visited here Sun day.
 MT. and Mrs. H. M. Longston of Shady Grove were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Patton here Sunday Will Harkrider was here Saturday with three Buffalo fish, weighing 25 pounds each J. T. Clements and family of Pleas ant Valley were the guests of W. M Hlett and family Sunday
 Several from here attended a fish fry on the Cadron the Fourth.
 MT. and Mrs. N. c. Robinson spent the Fourth at Little Rock.
 A. J. Lea of Holland visited here Sunday.
 Remember the picnic here Saturday. and everybody come and enjoy the day.
 We are having some very warm weather here now.
 The Baptist meeting will begin here Saturday night, July 9.
 Me were shocked to hear of the shooting which occurred on the Cadron Monday, when N. A. Pearson and Mrs. Sidney Arthur were shot in a quarrel, but at this writing little is learned here, other than they are both dead, and Pearson and Arthur (Sid) fired at the same time. The body of Pear son was brought here and buried at the Pearson cemetery Mrs. Arthur was the daughter of the late B. A. Asthen and a sister of Mrs. W. NJ. Hiett, who lives here.
 July 6.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-07
CADRON VALLEY.

Health is good at this writing.
 A large crowd attended a candy pulling at w. c. Davis Saturday night.
 Chester Winfry of Martinville and Miss Katie Henderson were happily married Sunday evening. Rev. P. H. Glover pronouncing the ceremony The writer wishes them long and happy life.
 Levi Tyler and family visited w. c. Davis Saturday night and Sunday.
 Will Mobley and family attended preaching at Union Valley Sunday.
 A protracted meeting begins at Bailey's Chapel next Sunday, and at this place Thursday night, before the fourth Sunday. Everybody is wanted to help in the services.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-07
DAUGHERTY HILL.

Most of the farmers are through hoeing cotton.
 Mir. and Mrs. C. Rosemond visited at J. R. Whites Sunday.
 Jess and Iva Middleton attended the picnic at Vilonia Saturday and reported a nice time.
 A crowd of young folks enjoyed a party at J. R. Whites Saturday night.
 Misses Iva Middleton entertained a crowd of young folks Sunday even ing.
 Galdie Hawk of Caney spent Sun day with Pearl Moss.
 MT. Hawk and children spent Sun day at J. R. Whites.
 Ruth White entertained a crowd of young folks Sunday night.
 MT. and Mrs. Harrison of Little Rock visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Brewer, Sunday.
 Miss Iva Middleton will leave in few days for Copeland where she will teach school this summer.
 July 6.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-07-07
DEW DROP.

Cutting hay is the order of the day.
 Harry Graham and family spent the latter part of last week visiting his son, Coin Graham, or Cross Roads. Coin returned home with him to spend the Fourth.
 T. M. Padgett and family are vis- iting his brother, John Padgett of Old Portland this week
 Misses Myrtle and Pearl Ravens are spending the week with friends at Spring Hill.
 Mrs. Elmer Cooper of Oklahoma is here on visit to her parents, Har- ry Graham and wife.
 W. A. Stephens and children are visiting at Mayfower this week.
 Brink Sevier and Floy Chrouch spent the Fourth on Round Mountain.
 Our school started the Fourth with Prof. Hershey as teacher We are looking forward to a good school,
 Health is improving in this neigh borhood
 Guess it is getting too hot and dry for boil weevils for they are not doing so much damage in the past few days. We sure need a good rain on our corn.
 July 6.