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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
JURY FAILED
To AGREE IN
W|TTER CASE
CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHT-
Err AFTER AUTO ACCIDENT
IN ALMA LAST JULY.
Majority FdUOred
AcQuitdI, Report

Carl Witter Of Alma, arrested last
June, following the death Of Albert
Balch, aged man living near st.
Louis, was discharged last week
when the jury which heard his case
in circuit court at Ithaca could not
agree. It is understood that the ma
jority Of the jury were in favor of
acquital.
Early in June, Witter, driving a
Ford car, struck Ralch, when the lat
ter was on Michigan avenue, and al
though the aged man was rushed to
a hospital he died very soon after.
Official investigation into the affair
caused the officers to arrest the
young man a few days later on a
charge Of manslaughter. He immedi-
ately furnished bail.
The case came to trial in circuit
court last week before Judge +. j.
Moinet. The case was given to the
jury last Wednesday noon, following
Judge Moinet's charge to the jury in
which he told the jury that it could
find him guilty Of involuntary man
slaughter or negligent homicide or
could acquit him. The jury was un-
able to agree on any Of the three
possible findings, but report indicates
that it stood ten to one for acquital.
Following the failure Of the jury to
agree Witter was discharged.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
DIR. CABOT COMING

DR.. Hugh Cabot will give his fam
Gus lecture, Germs and their Rela-
tion to Human Life" in the Alma
high school auditorium on Tuesday
December ~, at $3.50 There will be
no admission fee for the lecture. 1t
was only fifty years ago that Robert
Koch in Germany and Louis Pasteur
in France proved beyond a shadow of
doubt that certain diseases were
caused by germs. DR.. Cabot will ex-
plain how many diseases may be pre-
vented by vaccination. A knowledge
Of these fundamental facts is neces-
sary for the sound health Of the com
munity and should be a part Of the
knowledge Of every citizen.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
SEEK MEMORIAL
ENDOWMENT FOR
ALMA COLLEGE
GREATER STRENGTH WILL RE-
SUIT FROM THE ASSOCIA-
TON OF GREAT NAMES.
College Needs
Are Set Forth

Alma College, which is in need of
new buildings, funds for library pur-
poses, professorship, laboratory en-
dowments, museum funds, and
scholarships, is now making a wide
appeal for memorial gifts to the Col
lege, which endowment or memorial
gifts will also aid in making the Col
lege greater because Of its being en-
riched by the association of great
names.
In this connection the name of John
Harvard, founder Of the great univer-
sty, which bears his name and has
done wonderful service to the
country, is set forth, as are the names
Of the strong men who have been as
sociated with Alma College, such as
Wright, Cooper, Merrill, Bradley,
Bruske, Elliott, Hood, Barkley, etc.
Suggestions as to the needs Of the
College set forth first library build
ing, a fire-proof stack room for its
notable collection of $4,000 books,
which with the few alterations that
are necessary would cost from $4O,-
600 to $4,000
Another need is given as a science
hall, which it is estimated would cost
from $l25,000, to Sl50,000.
Still another need that is set forth
is new athletic field, to extend fur
ther back from Superior street, and
which will require much new grading
The grading, concrete stands for
spectators, new track, a new grid
iron, new baseball diamond and new
tennis courts and concrete wall are
estimated at fromS40, ,000to$50, 200.
1t is planned to build the new
mems dormitories in sections cost
ing about $4,000 to $4,000, and
two such sections are now needed.
Other needs for which memorial
funds can be used are scholarships,
at from $1,000 to $4,000, from ST.
600 to $4,000 for endowments for de-
partmental libraries, campus i'm
provement funds of $1,000 or up
wards, Laboratory endowments of
from $4,000 to $4,000 museum
funds Of 81 900 upwards, professor
chips the latter calling foi
S5O.OOO. First in Importance OF
these since the Dodge endowment OF
the chair of economics are set forth
as Political Science, Education, Re-
ligious Education, German, anc
French.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
Fine Thanksgiving
Program Held at COe

The enthusiasm of the people Of
Coe, the progress and the achieve
ments won by the never ceasing So
ciabiliy and hospitality Of the men,
bers Of the Church of Christ, and the
Community Club, Of that place, was
demonstrated Thursday evening
when it was estimated that 400
people from various nearby towns, in
cluding st. Louis, Shepherd, Forest
Hill, Vestaburg, and Alma, met with
the people Of Coe and that vicinity,
to enjoy the program rendered under
the auspices Of the Community Club.
Practically every inch of standing
room, besides every chair and seat in
the building was occupied and many
were unable to gain an entrance into
the Church.
Very appropriate decorations Of
grains and fruits Of the season and
American flags were used through
out the building.
The program opened at 1880 o'clock
with congregational singing, followed
by the reading of the oath Psalm by
Rev. |. w. Kimbering, pastor Of the
Coe Church. Rev. Leon X. May Of
Forest Hill offered prayer of
Thanksgiving, after which the fol
lowing musical numbers and reading
We're very effectively rendered:
Recitation, by Ray Vroman.
Reading, Mrs. Chas. Packing
ham.
Selections, by both the Ladies
quartet and Male quartet.
Recitation, by Ralph Boyles.
Vocal solo-Miss audrey Russ.
Vocal SOLO Roy Boyles.
Comic selections of song,-John
Lemhulk and short talk by Rev.
Hendricks of Vestaburg.
A Kangaroo court, which was pre-
sided over by Rev. ii. II. Anderson
Of Alma, as Judge, with j. Albert
Gibbs of Shepherd and Rev. May, as
attorneys, Chas. Packingham, justice
of the peace, Sim Bollanbacher
sheriff, Verne Perrine, chairman of
the jury, and DR.. Hubbard of Vesta-
burg as clerk, was then opened. Here
rather serious charge was brought
against Rev. Kimberling, by his wife
which after considerable delibera-
tion, was settled out side Of court
This session" created great deal
Of amusement and the success OF
both men as "would be" attorneys
was assured. Pumpkin pie with
/ ~ IN
the dining hall during which time
those awaiting their turn to gain ar
entrance into the dining room min.
gled in a social way thoroughly en-.
joying the evening.
During the good social time, an Of
fering, the receptacle for which was
placed in the rear of the church, wa:
rot forgotten, and a large offering
was received.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
ATTENTION HOUSEWIVES

Every housewife is constantly per-
picked to find new dishes to serve at
her table.
The Civic Improvement League has
undertaken to help her solve this
problem in a very practical manner,
and as a result, on the editorial page
Of the Alma Record each week will
be printed two of the favorite recipes
Of the best cooks in Alma.
While the field to be covered will
be general one, the recipes given
will by no means be confined to ex-
pensive deicacies. On the contrary
an effort will be made to obtain many
simple, wholesome and economical
dishes.
1t is the intention of the League tc
later have these recipes compiled into
book form for the convenience Of the
women of Alma.
In this issue two particularly de
licious and practical recipes are con
tributed by Mrs. Francis King.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
WILL DEBATE MIDLAND

The Alma high school debating
team has been working with vim
for the first contest of the season
with Midland at Midland on Friday
evening, December 8.
The forensic artists this year are
new, last years crack team having
been lost by graduation, and must de
velop as the debating season pro
crosses. Hopes are being held, how
ever, for strong team.
The subject for the debate will be
the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Wat.
erway, Alma taking the affirmative
of the argument and Midland the
negative.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
AMENDMENT To
FACE BAT Tie
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL PETITIONS
REFUSED AND COURT AC-
TION Is SEEN.

Mandamus proceedings, to compel
Charles j. DeLand, secretary Of
state, to file in his office the init
atory petitions providing for another
vote on the anti-parochial school
amendment at the April election will
in all probability be filed in the state
supreme court.
Secretary of State DeLand has re-
fused to file these petitions, which
were offered Monday afternoon by
James Hamilton Of Detroit, on the
ground that many Of the required
number CT signatures were obtained
prior to the November election, and
even previous to the four months
Limit preceding the November cleo
ton. The secretary of state main
tains that there is at least much
doubt about the legality Of sigma
lures obtained in advance of the re-
cent elections, to initiate a constitu-
tional amendment not to be voted
on until next spring, and it is on
that basis that he has refused to file
the petitions.
"This action on my part has alb
solutely nothing to do with this
parochial school issue which just
happens to be the one involved at
this time," said Mr.. DeLand, Tues
day. with me, acting in the capac-
ity of state officer, it is entirely
from the viewpoint of a cold-blood-
ed legal issue.
"When / raised this issue yester-
day Mr.. Hamilton and other persons
accompanying him agreed with me
that there was some question about
the legality of the petitions signed
previous to the November election
They suggested that accept them
and let the other side in this ques-
tion raise the issue in the courts.
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
Short Course
Is Lengthened

The special short course in dairy
production at the Michigan Agricul-
tural College has been heightened
to IL weeks instead of s this year, ac-
cording to announcement just made
bv Prof. O. T.. Reed Of the college
dairy department. The course will
open on January /.
This course offers general training
for farmers of the state who wish to
equip themselves for more efficient
handling of their dairy herds and
dairy farms. 1t also gives an oppor-
tunity for young men to train them
selves for positions as Cow Testing
Association testers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
Former Alma Young
People Are Married

Announcement has been made of
the marriage Of Miss Clara Waber
and Mr.. Chester Ellison at the First
Presbyterian Church of Lansing, Sat
urday evening, December 2, at 1880
o'clock. The wedding ceremony was
performed by Rev. DR.. Symonds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellison are former
Alma young people and are graduates
of Alma high school. The former is
a son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Ellison.
They will be at home to THEN
friends after December 3 at 500 $.
Grand street, Lansing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
DIED AT MASONIC HOME

During the past week two resi-
dents Of the Michigan Masonic Home
here have passed away.
Charles f. Drew, aged rs years,
died at the Home on Saturday, De
cember >, and on Monday morning
his body was shipped to Otsego for
burial.
Thomas w. Ball, aged rs years, al
so passed away at the Masonic
Home on Saturday, and that evening
his body was shipped to Flint, where
the funeral was held.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
RENT ALMA HOTEL

+. Kuns and Mrs. Sarah A. Gard
ner, both of this city, have rented the
Alma hotel for term Of years from
Mrs. f. f.. Moore. who has conducted
it for several years. Mr.. Kuns and
Mrs. Gardner have already taker
possession Of the hotel.
Mrs. Moore expects to spend the
winter months in the southern states
after which she will return to Alma
with the expectation of making thi-
city her home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
WILL OPEN EVENINGS

For the two weeks prior to Christ
mas the stores Of this city will be
open each evening, Offering every fa-
cility for the Christmas shoppers, and
giving them plenty of time to look
over the large assortments of stocks
in the various stores, enabling them
to make better selections, and secure
better service.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
BAD FIRE HERE
LAST SATURDAY
HOUSE OWNED BY +. WAITE
GUTTED By FLAMES WHICH
HAD A BIG START.

The house at the corner of Wood
worth and Walnut street, owned by
Frank Waite, and occupied by James
Allen, was practically gutted by
flames Saturday morning causing a
loss to the residence Of nearly $4,000
and to the household goods Of Mr..
Allen of some hundreds Of dollars,
the latten being due to smoke, water
and damage from hastily moving the
goods from the house.
The fire had gained a big headway
before it was discovered and an
alarm turned in. Although the fire
department made a prompt response
to the alarm, the flames were pouring
through the roof of the south wing of
the house before the department ar
rived, and had gained such a headway
that it proved a stubborn blaze tC
combat. Three streams of water
were quickly playing on the house
and gradually the flames were brought
under control, and finally extin.
guished, but not before the residence
had been damaged to such an extent
that it may be necessary to rebuild il
from the foundation.
Neighbors aided Mr. and Mrs. Aller
in getting their household effects out
Of the house, but they were badly
damaged by the water and smoke
and also in the hasty moving, anc
the damages TO the goods will be sew,
eral hundred dollars in all probability
Just what the cause Of the fire was
is not known definitely, although ru-
mors have assigned two or three
causes any one Of which might be
correct
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
PRESENT PLAY
As A BENEFIT
CLASS OF 1924 SEEKING FUNDS
FOR COLLEGE ANNUAL WITH
IT'S MONDAY PRODUCTION.

The Junior Class of Alma College
will present "Her Husbands Wife, "
farce in three acts by Augustus
Thomas next Monday night, Decem-
Der II, at the Strand Theatre. After
careful consideration the appointed
committee decided upon this play,
partly because of the well-known
author and partly because a cast
which could fit into the parts easily
could be chosen from the members of
the class of "a.
Augustus Thomas ability as a
playwright is universally known and
Her Husbands Wife," his first play,
has lasted because of its unforced hu-
NOR, kindly feeling, individualized
style, and finally because it is q good
play.
Irene Randolph Pauline Strick
Stuart Randolph Lowell Hudson
Richard Belden Kenneth Fry
John Belden ....-...-.-- Richard Boyd
Emily Ladew Gladys Fryxell
Nora ....-....--.-....-.... Margaret Poole
Tickets for the play may be pro-
cured from any member Of the Junior
Glass, and they are on sale at the
Strand. They may be reserved at
any time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
ROYAL ARCH MAsONS ELECT

Alma Chapter No. 1913, Royal Arch
Masons at their annual meeting this
week elected the following officers:
High Prest, c. V. Calkins; King, f.
c. Schultz; Scribe, +. II. Danford; c.
of H., George Weatherbee; +. S., w
NJ. Stuckey; r. A. c., Harold En-
mons; M. of third veil, James Wood
ward; M. of second VEIL c. c. Dickin-
son; M. of first veil, Joseph McKen-
zie; secretary, d. l.. Johnson; treas
urer, Karl Adams; sentinel, Dolph
Peck
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
MASONS ELECT OFFICERS

Alma lodge No. 244, f. a. A. NJ,
elected officers Wednesday evening at
the annual meeting for the coming
year. The officers elected were as
follows: Worshipful Master, Louis
Hutchinson; Senior Warden, Leon r.
May; Junior Warden, l.. Montigel;
Secretary, Jesse f. Fuller; treasurer
J. NJ. Montigel; Senior Deacon, Ed
ward Hasbrook; Junior Deacon
James Woodward; Tyler, Fred Ans
bury.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
MARRIED THANKSGIVING

John Earl Weaver and Miss Violet
Ia Bell Irish, both Of this city and
for the past few years employees of
the Republic Motor Truck Co., Inc,
Of this city were united in marriage
at the M. +. parsonage by Rev. M.
w. Duffey, at 800 p. m, on Thanks
giving day. They expect to make
their home in this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
ANNUAL MEETING
OF FARM BUREAU

The annual meeting of the Gratiot
County Farm Bureau will be held at
Browns opera house in Ithaca on
Monday, December IL, at 1000 a. m.
Officers for the coming year and del
egates to the state farm bureau meet
ing will be elected and such other
business transacted as may properly
come before the meeting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
WILL PRESENT PAGEANT

Pupils Of the Washington School
will present Bethlehem" Christ
mas pageant, at the Washington
School Parent Teachers Association
meeting on Friday afternoon, Decem-
Der Is.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
NOTICE

The Welfare rooms in the city hall
will be open Monday, Wednesday,
and Saturday afternoons, from 2 un-
til 6, beginning on Dec. Q.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07

Wanted: Two good automobile
statesmen for Alma and st. Louis ter
ritory. Niles Motor Sales Co.-ad-
vertisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07

Trouble comes quickly to those who
are looking for il.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07
Miss Velmd Sharp is
Feature of Program,

On Saturday afternoon, members of
the Woman's Club and guests, met at
the home of Mrs. Charles G.. Rhodes,
on State street, to listen to delight
ful musical programme in charge of
Mrs. Sadie NJ. Suole.
Miss Velma Sharp, formerly Of AL
ma, now of Denver, Colorado, opened
the programme with a group of three
piano numbers. 1t has always been
a great pleasure to hear Miss Sharp
play, but in the five years since
leaving Alma, her work has grown
enormously. She has developed n
strong technique and breadth of in
terpretaton which makes her playing
thoroughly artistic. Mr.. Beausang,
head of the vocal department of Alma
College, sang two solos. Mr.. Beau
sang's singing of the Massenet num-
ber will long be remembered by all
who heard it. He possesses a bari
tone voice of unusual sweetness and
depth. Mrs. Beausang played two vio-
lin solos in delightful manner, and
added greatly to the pleasure of the
afternoon. Miss Sharp closed the pro-
gramme with two piano numbers.
Miss Grace Roberts furnished excel
lent accompaniments. After the pro-
gramme, which follows, tea was
served.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07

Record wants ads, bring results.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07

Circulation counts-wc have it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-07

Envying another persons brains
will not cultivate your own.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

Anita Berber's husband calls her Nthe most wonderful wife in the world" even though the noted Parisian stage beauty does spend 100000 francs a year for clothes. Which ought to help coax a new dress out of hubby, hadn't it?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
U~ITE~SA%

Joe Martin, the educated Universal orang -outang, has caught the spirit of the times and has gone on a strike.
 Starting with nothing definite in view, MT. Martin set himself to the task so assiduously thta he now be- Heves he has as fine a set of demands as ever worried a capitalist
 Here is Joe Martins strike ultima tum:
 Recognition of the Orang-Outang Actors Union.
 Two hours for lunch and double feed for overtime.
 No employment of scab monkeys belonging to any other than the or ang-outang family.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

Joe Martin reserves the right to bite his initials in the calf of any di- rector who arrives at the studio be- fore 10 a. m.
 Children over 30 years of age not allowed on set without guardian
 No 2.75 per cent. leading lady will be accepted in any of Joe Martins productions.
 Joe Martin reserves the right to change his mind at any time and any place during the day.
 No monkey business permitted by any of the property-men.
 The Orang-Outang Actors Union reserves the right to reject human actors from membership.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

who left him suddenly after the light of publicity became strong. He's just q boy What do you expect from a boy" she says of Garland. ''I shall love him and still wait for him. He'll come back to us as soon as he puts aside his false ideals"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

Gen. Gregorie Semenoff, arch foe of the Boishevists in Russia and Siberia, is en route to the United States from China Following re- pcated failures to disrupt Bolshevik rule at Vladivostok and at other points in the Red-ruled country, General Sennenof has become prac- tically a nonnad. United States of- ficials are not disturbed by the rumor that he intends to raise money in this. country to finance another campaign against Lenine's forces
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

Will the vision of his caughter reaching out her pudgy little hands in entreaty to be he'd in his arms, draw Charles Garland. eccentric millionaire, away from his ''soal twin" and pack to his family? Mrs. Garland believes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02
George Stone.


 
  George in in dethoning LajOe the ghthanded Heman a choppy style discussion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

it will-that and her love. In her
 home in Dedhem, Mass, she is caring for tt.s baby, Margaret, and awaiting the arrival of an- other little enc and the return of Garland He is still seeking his "soul twin," Lillian Conrad,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

Into this wrap of heavy brown Satin embroidered in white angora any young debutante will love to snuggle after the dance or opera. An enormous collar of Mongoli, a fur fabric tinted brown and white, and an eighteen-inch band of the same trimming adds further ene- bellishzaent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02

Attorney General Daugherty at his desk, and Secretary of Commerce Hoover. above. and Secretary of Labor Davis.
 Secretary of Commerce Hoover and Secretary of Labor Davis have joined forces with Attorney General Daugherty to conduct thorough investigation of prices of food, fuel and clothing. The aim of the probe, Attorney Gen. eral Daugherty says, is to find t<Le cost as COW travels from
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-02-02


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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-06
STATE COAL SHIPMENTS
ARE BEING ACCELERATED
Little Likelihood Of ANY En-
IRENE Shortage Here of
Soft Variety.

Information reaching the Office OF
Major Alexander Forward yesterday
was TO the etfec, that coal shipments
IN the state are being accelerated.
Several cars Of coal lost in ship
mcnt have been located and sent on
10 their designations.
There is little likelihood Of any
extreme shortage OF soft coal this
winter. but there will he lack Of
hard coal in this section. due to the
fact that the anthracite mined from
now on Will he sent TO the North
crn states There will be some an
'hracitc shipped into Virginia. but
the amount will not be adequate to
meet tn" demand. unless there is n
great Improvement in the transporta-
tion facilities.
Tn, work of the State Fuel Admin
istratnrs Office is now conferred on
closing up financial matters relative
10 shipments. In some instances the
purchasers received less coal than
they paid Tor, due to the size OF tho
bottoms used. and as a result re
bate IS due them. Just as soon as
tn" details ar. closed mp the state
fuel administrators Office VIII he
closed until another emergency arises.