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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15
SEEKING THE WRITER

Authorities are seeking to locate
the writer of number of "poison
pen" letters in st. Louis, which have
been sent to various teachers Of the
public schools there and to a few Of
the we'll known residents of that city.
All of the letters evidently have to
deal with school affairs.
Residents of st. Louis are now de-
manding that the affairs in connec-
ton with the schools there be probed,
and at a meeting Monday evening a
petition was made up which was sent
to Thomas +. Johnson, state superin-
tendent of public instruction, asking
that the department investigate af-
fairs there.
Attorney Coffee, representing the
department, is expected to be in st.
Louis today to start an investigation
in behalf of the Department of Pub
lie instruction.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15
FOURTEEN WERE
GRADUATED At
ALMA COLLEGE
PROFESSOR ROY HAMILTON Is
MADE VICE PRESIDENT BY
THE TRUSTEES.
Student Council
Made Permanent

The thiry-ffth annual commence
ment passed into history yesterday
with the exercises at 1000 a. m. in
the college chapel, when fourteen
young men and women finished their
college courses.
The exercises were opened with the
Academic procession from Wright
hall. The invocation by DR.. James
Barkley, chairman of the board of
trustees, was followed by selection
by the girls glee club, after which
President II. NJ. Crooks introduced
the speaker Of the day, Henry
Churchill King, ID. d., Ii. d., presi-
dent Of Oberlin College, who took for
the subject Of his address, "The Fine
Art Of Living"
In opening his address he pointed
out that thought is the actualization
Of ideals according to great princi-
Plies, and that the body and the mind
look to action, and that every thought
tends to action if all other thoughts
are excluded. In this way he said
some Of the most important decisions
Of our lives are reached, almost sub
consciously.
He then pointed out that that which
is worth while, is to be what one
ought TO be, to make mind and body
ready for action, as character re-
quires will in action, while drifting
not only undermines the character,
but makes for less happiness, and
makes one Of less account in the
world.
Self control is a prime condition for
character he pointed out, it being
needed by the athlete to win and TO
achieve, it being needed to win con
fidence and influence.
The normal mood is also need he
said, pointing out that one does best
when thinking of the mark that he
is aiming at than as to how he is
hitting the mark.
In closing his address he pointed
out that that which is not expressed
does not thrive, while things put into
action live, and that one cannot have
character without work, and work
done square.
Following The address professor
Roy Hamilton, acting dean, present
ed the graduates for degrees, which
were conferred by President Crooks
on the fourteen members of the SEN
Tor class, Us follows: Miss Mildred
Cash Of Alma, A. g.. Paul r. Cash of
Alma, A. T.; Mabel Lamson Field of
Rudyard. \. b., summa cum laude;
Joanna Louisa IIainline of Alma, A.
b., cum laude; Clarence Warren Hop
kins Of Breckenridge, A. B.; Roland
Otto Kern Of Reece, A. B.; Beulah
Louisa Osgood &C Temperance, A. b.;
prosper Pclmont of Parthenay,
France, A. r.; Ruth Isabella Stewart
Of Detroit. =. b., cum laude; Frank
NJ. Nrccland Of Bay City, A. b., mag
ma cum l1Utle; Hulda Ward of Alma.
4. b.; Wayne R. Wenger of Saginaw,
4. T.; Clan aacc Leroy Williams of
CONTINUED on page two)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15
College Glasses
Hold Elections

During the past few days the var
ious classes and some Of the societies
at Alma College have been electing
class officers for next year. The Of
ficers and classes for which they were
elected follows:
Next years senior class: president,
Russell Wilson of Traverse City;
vice president Edith Hughes Of Royal
Oak; secretary, Fromilda Young of
Howell, treasurer, Clarence Hender-
shot Of Bad Axe.
Next years junior class: presi-
dent, Harold McNaughton of Argyle;
vice president, Gladys Fryxall of
Traverse City; secretary, Emma Rit-
ter of New York; treasurer, Oswald
Kirker of Detroit.
Next years sophomore class. presi-
dent, Harold Foster Of Newberry;
vice president, Ruth King of Sagi-
nav; secretary, Gretta Muir Of Bay
City; treasurer, John Shroyer Of
Flint.
Zeta Sigma Literary Society has
elected officers as follows: prcsi-
dent, James Howe of Alma; vice
president, Lawrence b. Marks of
Oscoda; secretary, Harold Foster Of
Newberry; treasurer, James Kirker
of Detroit; critic, Victor Crittenden
of Howell.
The junior class has already elect
ed Kenneth Frye Of La Grange, H.,
as editor Of the Maroon and Cream
for next year, and John Hunter of
Newberry as the business manager.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15
Post Office ShOlUs
Increase OUer 1921

The increase in the business being
done by the Alma post office over
last year is large one, on figures
for the first five months of the pre-
sent year, furnished by +. l.. Smith,
acting postmaster.
Each month of the five shows an
increase over the same month of last
year, although the increase recorded
in February over the month of Febru-
ary of 1921 was very small one,
amounting to only $25.79. The
largest increase of any single month
of the five over the same month q
year ago was May. May 1922 shows
a total business at the post office of
$4,263.09, as against a total of
$2,993.3l in May 1922, gain Of
$l,134.77 over last year.
The increase for the five months
over the first five months of last
year is $3,5S7.23.
Last year the amount of business
done was sufficient to place the Alma
office in the list of first class offices
in the list first class offices, and
and with the increase over last year
there is every prospect that the Ann 4
office will continue as a first cllss
office for the foil. wing year
If the amount of the business be-
ing done at the post office is any
criterion of conditions in this city,
the business improvement in Alma
over the first five months of last
year is considerable, and it is very
probable that the business improve
ment is reflected in the amount of
business done at the post office to
some slight extent at least.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15
WHEEL COMPANY
SUIT WITHDRAWN
WARD ALSO ANNOUNCES THAT
NEW MANAGER is SECURED
FOR THE FACTORY.

Announcement was made this
morning by Charles o. Ward Of the
Northern Wheel Company that the
damage suit between The Republic
Motor Truck Company Inc, and the
wheel company has been withdrawn
by the latter concern and that good
understanding is existing between
the we'll known Alma corporations.
The settlement of the suit was
made the first of the week out of
court at meeting of the attorneys
of the two concerns, Attorney Wee
dock of Saginaw, representing The
Republic Motor Truck Company Inc
and Attorney j. M. Dunham of Grand
Rapids, representing The Northern
Wheel Company.
Mr. Ward also announced that the
wheel company has secured the SER
vices of w. X. Cartright, Of Chicago
as the new manager of the factory
to succeed the late A. c. Chapman
Mr.. Cartright comes to Alma with
flattering recommendations, and die
not take over the management OF
the concern until after he had visitec
Alma and gone into the affairs OF
the company in a thoro manner, anc
convinced himself that the concerr
has good future business prospects
Mr.. Cartright has had wide ant
varied experience in the automotiv'
business, part of which was gained
during the nine years that he wa'
associated with the Firestone Tire 4
Rubber Company.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15
MARRIED AT STANTON

Hans Paul Findsen Of this city, and
Miss Ella Viola Manley, the daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Blanche Manley Of Vesta-
burg, went to Stanton and were quiet
ly married Wednesday morning Of
last week by Rev. Mayhem Of the M.
f. church there. The y were attend
ed by the groom's sister, Mrs. Sena
Anderson, and her husband, Myers
Anderson. After an automobile trip
during which they visited with num-
erous relatives, they came to Alma to
make their home. Mr.. Findsen has
been employed at the Ford garage
for the past several years, and is well
known here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15
R|VERDALE HAD A
BAD FIRE SUNDAY
FOUR BUSINESS PLACES IN
WIPED OUT BY FLAMES.

Riverdale was visited Sunday by
the most disasterous fire in the his
tory Of that community, which with
the flames being famed by q high
wind for a time threatened the en-
tire town, and it was not until the
aid Of the fire departments of Shep-
herd, ST. Louis and Alma had been
called to the scene that the flames
were finally brought under control,
and gradually subdued. Before the
fire was extinguished four business
places had been destroyed by the
flames.
The fire was discovered shortly be-
fore noon, and with heavy wind
blowing the flames spread so rapidly
that the hastily formed bucket brig
ade found itself powerless to subdue
the stubborn fire, sparks from which
were carried on the wings of the
wind to other structures about the
town, keeping nearly all of the in
habitants busy watching the roofs
of their homes, on which pals, tubs,
and other water holders were placed,
to dump water on any sparks which
might find resting place thereon.
Time and again sparks started small
fires on various roofs, which were
quickly put out by this means.
Aid was summoned to Riverdale
| rom the st. Louis, Alma and Shep-
herd departments, which responded
With hose and hand chemicals. Fine
use was made of the chemicals in
saving adjoining structures. The
nose taken by the three departments
was stretched to the river and eff
forts made to throw water on the
flames in this way.
The buildings which were burning
when the aid arrived were so fan
gone that nothing could be done tc
save them, and all attention was
,entered on saving other structures
1t is thought that the fire started
in the Hauck hardware, but this IL
not known for a certainty, anC
neither is it known just exactly how
the fire started, but it is believed
to have been started from kersen'
stove. The flames quickly spreat
over the j. w. johnson dance hal
and skating rink, the Forquer poo
room, the Johnson movie house, ano
the Hauck hardware, all Of which
were totally destroyed by the flames
Volunteer aid helped in saving som,
Of the goods in the various buildings
but the greater part of the fixture
in the four places was destroyed.
II is believed that the loss from tn
fire will exceed $4,000 Mr.. johnson
alone estimated his loss at owe
$4,000, with no insurance. TIL
Hauck hardware carried considerabl
insurance. The Johnson buildings
which housed the dance hall, skatinI
rink, and also the movie, will not b
rebuilt Mr.. Johnson stated Sunda
afternoon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15
Pupils to Present
HialUatha's Childhood

Hiawatha's Childhood is to be pre-
sented in the high school auditorium
Friday evening at 500 o'clock, the
chorus consisting of $50 voices from
Washington School. They will be as
sisted in the part choruses by the
High School girls glee club. Long
fellows original text is to be used,
with music by Bessie Whiteley.
The part of Nokomis will be taken
by Lois Smith and Hiawatha by DON
aid Hoffman. Oother characters are
Mudjekeewis, Iago, warriors, maid
ems, wind-spirits, fireflies and phan-
toms
Music for the evening will be in
charge of Miss Emmel, staging in
charge Of Miss Myers and the dances
in charge of Miss Hood. The cos
tuning will be in charge of the Wash
ington teachers, assisted by the sew
ing classes.
Violin music will be rendered by
Mr.. Thoms of st. Louis, Russell john
son of this city, and Elsie Smith of
Mt. Pleasant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15
ALMA OVER QUOTA

Announcement was made yester-
day by N. A. Bergen, campaign man
ager for the Salvation Army that the
quota for the City of Alma has been
over-subscribed by several dollars, a
total Of Sl,562 being secured in the
drive which ended with the tag day
Saturday.
st. Louis and other portions Of the
county are now being organized and
every effort is being made to get the
balance of county up so that the
county quota of $3,950 will bs
reached. Saturday afternoon anc
evening American Legion members al
st. Louis, headed by the st. Loui:
band, will parade the streets with 9
fifty foot flag and with six Salvation
Army lassies with tambourines, will
endeavor to secure the st. Louis quo
Ia Of $500.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15
bACCALAUREATE
DELIVERED BY
J \. NJ. CROOKS
PRESIDENT OF COLLEGE GAVE
ADDRESS TO SENIORS SUN
DAY EVENING.
Pointed out LHe's
Needs to Seniors

Sunday evening at the Presbyterian
Church President Ii. NJ. Crooks of
Alma College gave the annual bacca-
laureate address to the senior class,
the subject of the address being "The
Individual in More Socialized
World"
In opening his address he pointed
out that the American people are in
clined to pity as insufficient creatures
the people of Russia, Germany, China
and even of France, Italy and Great
Britain, and that we do not admit our
own weakness, and that we gloss
over our failures, and then pictured
us as fatuous optimists.
In part he said, Recently the Irish
in America asked us all TO accept
their colored versions of the need of
their confused home land. The ku
Klux Klan asks us to believe a mass
of distorted truth and world of
fiction. A great financial genius
asks us to accept his seemingly pre-
JUDGED views concerning an age old
people. This people with the help
of possibly subsidized sect) asks us
to accept their special Interpretation
of their rights as Gods chosen people.
A well organized group desires us to
believe that America is a failure in
its government and civilization and
attacks us with weekly journals and
novels about city and small town
books, seemingly with scholarly zeal
for truth but actually tracts with
their own purpose.
For a little while it ought to be
a matter of pride to be a college man.
hope you are proud of your own col
lege. But you shall have failed if il
is long your chief title to distinction.
Your first position may come because
you are college graduate: your Sec
ord, and each one thereafter, ought to
come because you are capable. Your
college never hoped nor tried to finish
you, only TO start you. Education
aims to make you a man: never was
it worth while only to make you a
college man.
"To avoid such danger you must
recognize all sorts and conditions of
men, not with superiority, but with
fraternal spirit. In civic affairs
you must find place. In education
al movements in England it has
been said that the most serious work
is now being done in special move
ments and class of labor unions
University clubs in America are social
only: women's clubs even in the vii
lagos, are literary, civic, and philan-
thropc. You will find in your future
experience newspaper men trained
only in newspaper offices who car
teach you how to write. Amateur
Continued on page three)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15
ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE

Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Schwartz
announce the marriage Of their
daughter Bessie Louise to Mr.. Joseph
Melin, of Brooklyn, N. Y, on Tues
day, June 9th, 1922.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15

Victor Crittenden, star hurler of
the Alma college baseball team, has
received many letters of congratula-
tion from old Alma students and
other friends of the college over his
wonderful performance at Albion in
winning two games in two days and
bringing the M. |. A. A. title to AL
ma. Among the letters of congrat-
ulation was one from James A. Bark
ley of Detroit, chairman of the board
Of trustees.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15
BANK CLEARINCS

The bank clearings for the current
week are $1O0,O75.75, a good Increase
over last week, but slightly less than
they were year ago for the current
week, according to figures furnished
by the First State Bank. Last week
the clearings were ss6,561.29. A year
ago this week they were sos, S,451. 90
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15

Fred VanBusker of Ithaca was in
the city on business Tuesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-06-15

+. l.. Smith and Rev. M. w. Duffey
were in Ithaca on business Tuesday
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
CLAIMS DISSIPATION
 SINCE OCTOBER 1917

Dr. I. L. Nettleton, ITS Washington avenue, appeared before State Referee Hon. Joel H. Reed yesterday and gave
 testir1 ony in his divorce action against Ida Young Nett1eton, now in Florida. Desertfon since October 4. 1917, is a1- legged, but Judge Reed asked many questions from the bench, evidently deS1rous of ascertaining whether Dr. Nettleton ever made efforts to have his wife return. Several other wit nesses testified to the fact that Mrs. Nettleton had left her home in 1917 and had not returned. The referee took the case under advisement.
 Loretta R.Tuttle appeared yesterday against William s. Futile, charging her husband with cruelty. Her maiden name was Finlayson The court ap- peared much impressed with her tes- umony, and it is indicated that the recommendation will be for a decree. It is understood that the parties in volved, both of Bridgeport, will agree through counsel, that the petitioner may have the custody of the child, for whom the father will pay S5 weekly for support until maturity. In addf- honal an alimony settlement of $1,O0O cash is understood to have been agreed upon The plaintiff was rep resented by Attorney Jacob B. Klein and the defendant by Judge William H. Comley, Jr.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
HORVATH FAILS TO
 EXPLAIN USEsOF
 BORROWED FUNDS

Nicholas Horvath, West End drug gist, appearing again before Referee in Bankruptcy John Keogh, yester- day, failed to satisfa ctorily explain the usage of $17O,O0O borrowed from trusting friends within the past three or four years. He was the subject Of severe rebuke from the referee for his methods, which have probably deprived many relatively poor people of their Hfe's savings.
 A crowded court room was the rule when the hearing started at noon Judge Keogh did not believe the man should have suffered for want of a square meal according to testi- mony, which stated that he had used s6,O00 a year for household ex- penseS.
 Horvath has made a composition offer of 10 per cent, but apparently doesn't know where he will obtain the money to meet this proposition, If accepted by the many creditors. That criminal action may possibly follow was indicated when part of the at torneys for creditors attempted to pry in the matter Of money received by the Horvath business house for forwarding to Hungary. However, Horvath declared that he could prove that. all such funds had been prop er1yg handled.
 Much laughter was occasioned when Horvath stated that he expected to pay his attorney, Solomon Badesch, $5,000 for his services.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
BOSTON p 0LICE USE RIOT GUNS
 FOR FIRST TIME

Boston, Feb. 1.-Patrolman Daniel McShane was shot to death yester- gun battles the city has ever witness ed. More than 200 shots were ex- changed in a prolonged battle between Rensey Murray, a 61-year-old negro, who barricaded himself in a brick house in the South End and nearly 50 patrolmen, who finally disarmed and arrested him.
 McShane was shot down as he was vaulting through window in. an at tempt to enter the house. Reserves were called when 1t was discovered how desperate the co1ored man was Riot Guns were brought out for the first time in the history of the city. FYrs apparatus was also called, but
 the negro was dtslodged before the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
NATHAN STRAUS HAS GIVEN
 AWAY HIS INCOME FOR 28
 YEARS-NOT A RICH MAN, HE SAYS

Atlantic City. N. J.. Feb. 1-Nathan Straus, banker and philauthropist, who today celebrates his 74th birth day. will be a far less wealthy man than he was year ago because of his charities He made this staten ent when seen at the Hotel Breakers, ing the winter.
 T am not a wealthy man." said MT. Straus. My wealth has been greatly because have given so much money away. For the past 2S years I have given away my entire in come and have taken money from my business as far as I could. I am not a rich man.
 s'Why, I can't sleep at night, think
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
BLACK ROCK YACHT CLUB
 BOUGHT BY MCNEIL

Kenneth w McNeil has purchased the old Black Rock Yacht club as a further developm ent of his beautiful estate, ''The Anchorage.' MT. Mo- to either move thee Tub building off the property or demolish it as he desored to make the grounds har- monize with those of his present es- tate. William E. Burnham is hand ling the transaction for the Black Rock Holding Co.,. present owners of the property. Final papers will be signed in a few days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
Reject Plan To
 Decrease Soviet Army

Copenhagen, Feb. IA proposal by Nicolai Lenine that the Soviet army be reduced in size one half in order to appease the United States, has been rejected by the Central Execu- tive Committee, said Moscow dis patch to the Social Democraten to- day. Leon Trotsky. commissar for war, addressed thee ouncil opposing the reduction and declaring that Rus sia would be attacked if she disarm- ed. Trotzky opposed the Genoa con- ference as g. trap.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
IS STATES REPORT MORE
 THAN $165,OOO FOR FIRST WEEK

The first week of the campaign to establish the Woodrow Wilson Foundation marks a long step to- wards the attainment of the goal With returns far from complete, the reports from fiftSen states showed that more than $165,00O had been raised in the first six days in these states alone. In the other states the returns at hand were too scattering to give any accurate estimate of the weeks results
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
TREATED AT EMERGENCY.

Slipping on an icy pavement while coming out of a downtown theatre, last night, Mrs. Emma Stevens, age 47, 220 Beardsley street, sprained her left thumb and suffered contusions of the left hand. She applied at the emergency hospital where the wounds were dressed by Dr. Emil J. Alban Of the staff.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
POSTAL ENfPIOYES TO
 HOLD SMOKE FER HER

A smoker will be given by the Welfare Council of the employees of dhe Bridgeport and Stratford post offices Saturday, Feb. 4. at g D. m. in Letter Carriers hall at 164 State street. Singing, dancing and boxing exhibitions will be the features of the evening. The committee on ar engagements has arranged for five boxing bouts of three rounds each between the following local pug1lists: Johnny (Red' Allen vs. Young Luby; Joe Hall vs- Kid Burley; Young Ahearn vs. Young Roach and Special Delivery Clark vs. Battling Rudolph.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
'. M. O. A. BOYS' DRIVE.

The Boys department of the r. M c. A. is arranging for men1b erShip drive to develop group of 250 active members as leaders to build up a strong organization in readiness for the new building decided upon re- gently. The present membership is 100.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
PERSONALS

There will be a business meeting of thez4 Board of Recreation tomorrow evening at 7:3O in he Jefferson school. All officers of the board of governors are requested to attend. Alderman J. W HibDert will preside. Business of Importance will be transacted.
 
 Announcement will be made to- morrow of the winners of the Thrift Essays written by school children who heard Gud Bochman. thrift ex- pert during National thrift week. Two prizes of S10 each will be awarded.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
PARENT IS COLBY ooAcH.

Waterville, Me. Feb. 1-Oppoint- ment of Fred L. Parent as baseball coach at Colby College for the com- ing season was announced. Parent at one time was captain of the Boston Am nericans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-01
INJURED sEIF WTTH PEN

While using a pen last night Jose phine Lattansy, age six, 5S Beardsley street, accidentally punctured a small hole in her left temple. She was brought to the emergency hospital where the wound was dressed by Dr. E. J. AIban.