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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05

Gossips, talebearers, the unthink-
ing passers-on Of rumor, report and
scandal, are the mediums through
which the malicious and self-interest-
ed get publicity and thus give effect
to their malice and intents. In mod
ern life, n mans or an institutions
reputation is his or its basic asset,
the foundation upon which all social
and business relationship rest. A
good reputation is not easily won; it
is the reward of fair dealing, of con-
formity. But is is easily destroyed
too easily; it may be blown out with
a breath, word. The power to de-
stroy thing so fragile, yet so pre-
cious, by right belongs to considered
Judgment and not to the caprice. The
Greeks, who employed ostracism,
banishmcnt, in punishment for major
offenses against their society, exer-
cised this power sparingly, made its
use a subject of popular vote after
days and even weeks of deliberation.
Yet today the scandal-monger, with
the help of the talebearer and the
gossip, easily employs this power to-
ward the practical Punishment of all
and any who excite his envy or pas
sion, or whose destruction serves his
interest. Men have tolerated the gos-
sip and the talebearer for ages, have
regarded them as nuisances rather
than enemies Of society. In low
stages of culture man derives pleas
ure from gossip, just as he derives
pleasure when he sees a fellow man
slip on banana peel. When a man
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05
A WELL KNOWN
RESIDENT DEAD
JOHN +. GONGWER PASSED
AWAY AT HOME OF DAUGH-
TER IN OHIO SUNDAY.

John Gongwer, n we'll known resi-
dent of this city for over a score of
years, died at the home Of his daugh-
ter, in Ashland, Ohio, early Sunday,
October /, after long illness. Mr..
and Mrs. Gongwer had gone to Ash
land to spend the winter with their
daughter, just two weeks prior to his
death.
John F. Gongwer was born in Ash
land county, Ohio, September 26,
1852, and was 20 years of age at the
time of his death. He was married in
1881 to Alice Stealy, two children be-
ing born to this union, Carrie f.
Wharton Of Ashland, and Guy S., who
died about six months prior to his
father.
They lived in Ohio for about twen-
ty years, moving to Alma in the fall
of 1901. He worked for the Alma
plant of Swift & Company for a num-
Der of years. His health failing he
was forced to give up his work Jan
uary /, 1922. September Is, he went
with Mrs. Gongwer to the home of
his daughter in Ohio, where he passed
away Sunday.
He is survived by his wife, daugh-
ter and five brothers. Mr.. Gongwer
was member Of the NJ. E. church
of this city
The funeral services were held at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carrie
T.. Wharton. at Ashland. on Tuesday.
where interment was also made.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05
AUXILIARY HOLDS
ANNUAL ELECTION
LEGION POST NOMINATES OLD
OFFICERS AND WILL ELECT
THIS EVENING.

The American Legion Auxiliary
has elected new officers for the COM
ing year, and tonight the George w.
Myers Post, No. 1872, which has al
ready renominated the officers for
the past year, will hold its annual
election.
The officers of the Auxiliary, who
were elected at the last meeting of
the organization are as follows: Pres
ident, Mrs. Earl Sadler; vice pres-
dent, Mrs. Carl Shook; secretary
Miss Ruth Won Thurn; treasurer
Mrs. p. w. Creaser.
Due to various circumstances the
newly elected officers take their of
fees Immediately, excepting in the
case of the treasurer of the Auxil-
larry, who will not assume charge of
her duties until the first meeting of
January, 1923.
Following the election of officers a
discussion of plans for the winter
work took up the remainder of the
evening. The auxiliary then ad-
Journed to meet Thursday evening,
October l2, at the home Of Mrs. G. B.
Brown, River avenue.
When the members of the George
W. Myers Post No. 1872 American
Legion placed the names of the old
officers for the coming year they
gave the officers real surprise, as
it had been expected by them that
these honors would be passed on to
others. They have determined, how
ever, that if it is the wish of the or
ganization that the officers serve
again this year, that they will do
their very best for the post during
the year, which began October /, and
make every attempt to make the year
the most successful in the history of
the organization.
The post meet this evening for the
election, which will now be a mere
formality. Following the election the
members of the post will indulge in
feed" to be furnished by Comrade
N. Bardaville of the Strand Sweet
Shop.
Commander Robinson has stated
that he has hope that further details
regarding the proposed Legion
Auxiliary club house may be avail
able very soon. The need of a suit
able meeting place is very urgent, he
says, and at the present time much
depends upon the success of the or
ganizations in securing suitable
site for such a clubhouse.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05
DIR. McGAW TO SPEAK

Among the men who are doing a
real and lasting work for a better
social and civic life in this country,
who are especially effective in the
work of agitation and education in
the direction of bigger and better
public ideals, the Rev. James S. Me-
Cav, DID,, has a prominent and i'm
portant place. He even puts political
philosophy in such an attractive way,
throws so much Of a sort of Irish wit
into it, that nobody ever wearies of
hearing him. He has a keen analyti-
cal mind, a comprehensive grasp of
the whole system of Christian polit-
ical philosophy, pleasing voice and
a ready command of happy illustra-
ton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05
ENTERTAINED AT PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Rollin Of En-
erson Center entertained 75 Of their
friends Friday evening, the occasion
being their 18th wedding anniversary.
Dancing formed the evenings diver
sion. Music was furnished by the
Bartlett Bros. and Ollie Garfield. A
three course luncheon was served at
midnight and dancing was then con-
tinucd until 2:30 a. m.
The out Of town guests were Mrs.
II. Chedister, Guy A. Chedister, Or
Vile A. Cedister, Kenneth f. Chedis-
ter, Carl W. Chedister and wife, Mrs.
Harold /. Walz, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Ford and Miss Norma Arnold, all Of
Flint.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05
REPUBLIC MOTOR TRUCK CO. |NC.,
IN A FRIENDLY RECE|VERSH|P IS
THE CONPANYS ANNOUNCEMENT
Republic Truck Sales Corporation is Not At
fected by the Receivership of the Parent
Company, Which Will Continue Under the
Same Management as Formerly.
SECURITY TRUST COMPANY OF
DETROIT NAMED AS RECEIVER

Announcement made Friday of the appointment OF
the Security Trust Company Detroit the for the Re-
public Motor Truck Co.. nc the day by Judge Arthur
Tute of the Federal Court at Detroit the recevershp friendly
being appointed with the of the with
its largest creditors 1t is regarded step that in
with the carrying of plan of reorganization of
the company.
The business of the company being continued under the
ceveshp with Colonel Frank E. Smith charge of operations at
the factory here is stated that the details of the proposed
plan reorganization will be made public practic
able Press dispatches from Detroit where the receveshp
secured show that the has assets Of million dol
lars. The liabilities listed at five million dollars.
The of the recevershp for the factory carries
with the statement that The Republic Truck Sales Corporation
in affected by the recevershp of the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05
SPEAKS HERE SUNDAY

Rev. Frederick f Stockwel, d. d.,
Associate Secretary Of the General
Board of Education Of the Presbyter-
ian Church, New York City, is to
speak in the College chapel Sunday
afternoon, October Sth, at o'clock.
Everyone is cordially invited to avail
himself of this opportunity.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05

less than one mill spread on the en-
tire county, through the county bud
get and would hardly be felt by the
taxpayers.
The state department plans to con-
struct the paved road from Breck-
enridge east to the county line and
from Alma to ST. Louis in 1924, at
the end of which year the entire
amount Of the fifty million dollar
state bond issue will have been spent.
1t has been pointed out that during
the past year it has cost over $4,000
to gravel and keep in repair the road
that it is proposed to have next year,
which over a five year period would
pay the entire cost Of paving the road
from st. Louis to Breckenridge. This
road has been a troublesome one dur
ing the fall, especially during the
time of the beet hauling, when wet
weather is usually had, and is at
times unable to withstand the heavy
traffic that is put upon it.
While not exactly connected with
the state road program it is worthy
of note that last week 4 committee of
three members Of the board of SUI
pervisors made tour of Gratiot
interviewing township road boards,
supervisors, etc, regarding Gratiots
road program for the coming year.
Friday evening this committee was in
Alma and met with interested Alma
people. 1t also during the week met
with people in st. Louis and Breck-
enridge, who are vitality interested in
the trunk line road. This committee
consisted of c. A. Coryell, John Col
by, and George Reed.
On Friday evening Of this week a
road meeting will be held in Alma
at which a number of people interest
ed in the promotion of the paved
trunk line highway to Saginaw have
been invited.
On the following day the Gratiot
County Road Commissioners will
make up their budget for submission
to the board Of supervisors, who meet
next week. If this paving program
outlined by the state department is
to go through it will be necessary for
the supervisors Of the county to pro-
vide the financial means of securing
the funds for the county's share OF
the cost of this road.
1t is being pointed out that this
paved road from Saginaw to Alma
would prove a big benefit to all peo-
pie of the county who might desire
to go to Saginaw. 1t is also being
pointed out that the four northern
townships of the county with Alma
and st. Louis provide 46fS of the
tax of the county and 40 per cent OF
the population of the county. If the
county supervisors should provide ar
extra mill in the road tax for the
purpose Of providing for the county's
share Of this work Alma alone would
pave about $4,000 of the money, oi
almost a quarter of the total of the
county. Such a road would be
wonderful benefit to every township
in the northern part of the county
and to every one of the towns anC
cities.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05
GOOD HEALTH MEETING

The Gratiot County Good Health
Society will hold meeting Monday
evening, October 8, at 1880, at the
city hall here. The meeting is called
for the purpose of electing four di-
rectors and such other business as
may come before the meeting.
Mrs. V. ii. Shepard, Secretary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05
WOOD is DEPUTY

f. M. Wood has been appointed as
deputy sheriff by the sheriff of
Gratiot county to succeed Joseph
Grover, who was candidate for the
nomination for sheriff at the recent
primary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05

Mrs. Perciville Howe of Toronto
and Miss Lora Jeckell of Exeter, On
tario, spent the week end in this city
guests at the home of her aunts, Mrs
A. w. Wright and Miss Case.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05
NOTICE

Telephone bills are due, and pay.
able the first Of every month. Pay or
or before the Goth, and save 1919.
The Union Telephone Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05

Nearly 1000 people attended the
free show at the Strand theatre last
Saturday, which was given from 1:3O
until $50 for the benefit of the pat
rons Of the Alma business men. Right
at the start the new idea proved pop
ular, as is indicated by the number
that attended the first free number.
A high grade picture was shown for
the visitors who were we'll pleased
with it.
Manager Miller has arranged for
another real attraction for this COM
ing Saturday and he is anticipating
that there will be still bigger de-
mand for seats this coming Saturday
afternoon as more people hear of the
free shows that are being given for
the farmers and others by the Alma
merchants each Saturday afternoon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05

1t is estimated thai during the
summer months there were 25O,OOO,-
600 picture post cards mailed to and
from the United States by travelling
yacationists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05
STATE HIGHWAY DEPT. DESIRES A
CONCRETE PAVED ROADWAY ON MAS
FROM ALMA THROUGH TO SAGINAW

Has Recommended to the Gratiot County Road
Commissioners that Funds Be Supplied by
County for Its Share of Road from st. Louis
to Breckenridge this Coming Year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05

Miss Helen b. Huff will give piano
lessons in Alma College. Call Miss
Grace Roberts at Wright Hall.-ad-
vertisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-05

Attorney John d. Spinney was in
Lansing on business Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03

told the eighty delegates what the
United States Public Service was do
ing TO suppress tho pest.
Mr.. To Prince stated that previous
to 1914 Southern states In the malaria
belt were doing nothing to combat the
disease. lie told OF from 600 to 1000
deaths yearly I'm one State. Malaria, In
lowering buying power. cost the coun-
try millions. he said
This annual loss of millions of dol
lars" he added, affects the business
interest. manufacturing interests and
workmen of many OF our States
whether In the malaria belt or out OF
Il. This is n national problem
The hand that rocks the cradle also
can give the mosquito mighty swat
| II was declared, In effect. by Mrs. III
Boynton OF Woodbridge. who suggest.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03
The high cost Of
living can be reduced
by patronizing these
stores.
400 LOAN MULTIpLIEs
TO s9ct,st0, 3a2, 01e, ss5.f6

Eau Jooe. March when George
Jnoa horrpwed s10c for three months
~ 10 per cent interest monthly on
January 1s. 1897, from Henry X.
stuart, he Sic not figure perhaps that
the loan woyld lead up 60 a Judgment
egalnst him for 1904, $40. 1899 .ss5.1G
In tho Superior Court yesterday.
Compound interest ig thu explana-
tlcn.
Stuart charged that Jones dlsap-
peared after tho loan. lie reappeared
recently and Stuart brought suit. The
court found for Stuart, named the fig
ure end announced that Il was the
'onl'' Judgment Il could return under
tho circumstances"
u took the court and two &C
countants two hours 20 figure tho
amount OF tho judgment.
Jones aayn 70 In willing 10 com
prcr- lse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03

our la mo US Parker use Coffee, Csc Id, 3 lbs 95c
Ii wins its favor through its flavor.
Special Blend Coffee ....... 29c lib, lbs for SOC
Pleases tho nds Of satisfied custo mers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03
Economy should
be the watchword of
every housewife to-
day.

front; area OF German raid on First
Division, November ., 1917, during
which first American soldier was kill
ed in action, and first American sol
dicr was captured: first sector held
hy an American division acting as
a unit. where 18th Engineers fought
At Cambria; sector held 10y 9th En-
slneers March 81. 1913. during Ger
man offensive: important action of
the S69th, 37oth, 37ist. and 372nd
American Regiments while serving
with the French: point near Cesara,
Italy. where S32nd Infantry was en-
gagged: town OF Hamel. Captured with
he assistance Of units of 33rd Division
IN July I, 1918.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03
j. s. PLANS TO MARK
HIGH SPOTS OF WAR
Monuments Would Commence
rate Gallant Fighting Of U. S.
in France and Italy.

Washington. March S.--Erectlon 81
nlnc monuments IN Europe to mark
places of special interest 9nc historical
Importance IN the service VI the Amer
lean ENpeditionary Forces Is contem-
plated IN tho memorial plans of the
department for which President Hard
ing has recommended legislation by
Congress In addition 90 the more than
100 map monuments proposed.
As announced by the department.
these monuments would mark the fol-
iowing places:
where the first American soldier
We killed IN, Europe, whore the first
American soldier was wounded at the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03

When you taste this exquisite
butter, you'll know why we're
proud of it.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03
WOMEN PLAN TO JOIN
WAR ON MOSQUITOES
Jersey Convention Told Pests
Cause Millions of Dollars
Loss Yearly.

Atlantic city. N. j., March B.
The mosquito as deadly enemy to
public health was described before the
convention of the New Jersey Mosquito
DETERMINATION Association in Hotel
Chalfonte. by Joseph A. lie Prince,
Sanitary Engineer OF tho United States
Public Health Service.
Mr.. lie Prince, who was largely re-
sponsible for the Kidding of the Canal
Zone of the mosquito Mt the time Of
the construction OF the Panama Canal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03
scHwAD SCENTS GOOD TINES
Predicts Early Return 10 Normally in
Steel Business.

Wheeling, w Va. March 3e--charies
" sohwab. president Of the Bethle-
hem Steel Corporation, In an address
here yesterday declared that America
has come through the worst steel de-
preston experienced In his al years
in the business. lie predicted an early
return to prosperity, equal 70 that Of
normal times.
II feel more OF less certain that we
wlll regain and -Iiarge our foreign
commerce and restore the trade bal
anoe we have lost very shortly "
hweb said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03
Engineer Dies In Ills Cab.

phnlipsburg. n. j.. March a.
Charles Cope. 60 years old. OF Strouds-
burg. employed as R passenger train
engineer by the Pennsylvania Rail-
road. died suddenly yesterday in the
cab Of his engine while running In the
vicinity OF Iambertville. n. J. Heart
failure was the cause of death.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03
MARKET BASKET SPECIALS

ed state Mosquito Day under the
auspices OF women's clubs.
Mrs. Peter G. Olsen. President or tho
Womcns Club OF Perth Amboy said
the clubwomen undoubtedly could bc
enlisted against mosquitoes.
Russell w. Giles. chief inspector of
the Union County Mosquito Extermin-
alton Commission, recommended ed,l-
eating high school students. Boy Scouts
and other groups concerning the life
history Of tho mosquito.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03

Philadelphia. Mar. 3.-Without COM
ment and by unanimous vote. Council
yesterday passed n daylight saving or
dinance. effective from the last Sun
day In April until the last Sunday In
| September.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03
COLLEGE TEACHES TANNING.
Experiments In Leather Dressing TN
der Way Mt Columbia.

New York. March 3--Although re-
puted 10 be the smallest tannery in the
world, occupying n space no larger
than the top Of q large library table,
Columbia Uniyersity's tanning room IS
tho probable forcrunner OF Il science
to teach tho proper preparation 9f
feathers ir this country.
Professor Arthur w. Thomas, who il
In charge. says the miniature tannery
was planned 10 bring to the front
the importance Of scientific research
In the matter u leather dressing
American tannories, he said. are fal
behind other Industries in the matter
Of scientific knowledge in their Owr
neld.
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When business is slow, and In the
fall season. Advertising helps 70 max
httuiuasa halter ADV
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Give the children plenty OF this
good. bodybuilding bread par
ticularly during these days OF
sudden weather changes. when
50 much sickness is about.
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Richland -
Butter Id ffC .
Pure creamery prints.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03

In these days Of plsysr-pisnos and
graphophones ws. did not suppose any
girl had 70 practice Mt the piano II she
didn't Ike Il.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-03

II isn't lost. 4 classified al WI
find II for you.--Adv.
The New York herald., 1922-10-05
VISITING WOMEN TASTE
CLUB LIFE OF NEW YORK

Hundreds among the feminine con
tingent OF the great delegation of bank
ers here had a taste yesterday after
noon of club life In New York as the
women of this city have developed il.
Arrangements for this phase of the
social side OF the convention were made
by Mrs James Abercrombie Burden. as
chairman of the day, and Mrs Arthur
Woods, as vice-chairman.
From until o'clock the lounge of
the Colony Club was crowded.
The doors of the Cosmopolitan Club,
Women's National Republican club,
Women's University Club and Women s
City Club were opened to the wives and
daughters of delegates at II o'clock in
the morning and from then until 6
o'clock the members extended their hos
pitality. At the latter club the mem
bers of the reception committee in
'cluded Mrs A. Barton Hepburn. Mrs
James Lees Laidlaw, Miss Virginia d.
II. Fhrman. Miss Nina Bruere and Miss
Mary Garrett Hay, president Of the
club.
They also went to six theaters The
plays attended were Captain Apple
jack" at the Cort. "Billi" at the Belaseo.
80 This Is London at the Hudson.
"Chauve Souris" at the Century The
ater roof and "Kempy" at the Belmont.
in addition TO the performance of la
"Boheme" at the Century Theater
The New York herald., 1922-10-05

love of play, the demand for short work
ing hours, the general dislike for work
all these are represented in the new
idea, In the spirit of the times.
We must give earnest consideration
TO this Shange and square ourselves TO
our responsibilities. Good government Il
back OF good banking. back OF good
business There can be no safe bank
ing without good government. There
can be no safe business prosperity with
out good government. and it is our duty
your duty gentlemen-to see to il
that we have the right machinery to in
sure good government.
America is the best living country IN
the world to-day with its Incompatible
natural resources and Incompatible op-
portunities for human advancement.
America Is worth saving. If it is save d,
II will be saved by you and ny men
like you I; Ii IL is lost to the world as
the foremost example of democracy. IL
will be lost by you and by men like
you.
Nothing succeeds without ownership
interest In the management. This is
as true of Governments as OF business
as true OF your Government as Of your
banks. II you want a good government
you must pay the price that insuras a
good government.
The price of good government in a
republic means a deep personal interest
I'm your government, the same serious
interest you have I'm your business.
The price of good government in re-
public means work. means watchful-
ness. means giving the best there is in
you to your government.
A man may serve his government in
many ways. Public service does not
consist solely in holding public office.
The organization back of public office
is in the public service quite the same
as the Congressman or the Governor or
the President. for it is the organization
that puts him in office. Service in the
organization is fundamental and i'm
perative in the life of democracy
The position you hold ink.your re-