Texas Life in the Great Southwest Described by Alia
A correspondent reports from Fratonta Texas about warm winter, scarce water, and abundant crops. He notes few frosts, growing corn and cotton, diverse fruit, and a humorous view of Texas roads and mosquitoes. He also mentions the Alamo, forts, and social quirks among locals and northern transplants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fratonta
Texas
Alta Recon
Alma
Mich
Tia Sik
Alia
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ben Davis
Missouri
Corpus Christa
Alamo
B.D. Crumery
Dallas
Card of Thanks for Blessing in Illness and Death
We wish to thank the many friends who assisted during the illness and death of our wife and sister for the generous empathy and beautiful thoughts. B. Lorrie, W. EB. Lrryix awn wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Lorrie
W. EB
Road Statistics Show Township Costs Under State Aid Law
First biennial report of the State Highway Commissioner details expenses for roads in state aided townships at 500 per mile. In Gratiot county Arcada and Pine River filed four applications with costs ranging from 428 to 900 dollars to township after state awards of 500 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Arcada
Pine River
Pa Ene Geen
Bsoo
Local Republican Sweep Across City County and State
The Republican party won all city and ward tickets, gained control of county supervisors, and carried the state ticket by margins from 6000 to 70000. A Sumnera township recount gave Harlan Woodward a one vote majority. City officials include Mayor A. J. Bittner and multiple ward and school posts. details list numerous elected Republicans and a few Democrats across offices.
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Ward
Francis King
Republican Board of Supervisors
C. F. Pike
Ceal
Sumnera
Harlan Woodward
Ninth annual recital of Mer Opdyke's pupils
The ninth annual recital of Mer Opdyke's class was held at Pythian Hall on Thursday evening March 28 1867. The hall was full and the program drew hearty applause. At the close Tresse Churchill presented the teacher with a gold clock and candle sticks. Medal winners included Marie Fisher gold Esther Smith silver Tressa Churchill bronze Ota Vdelle bronze and Hfford Beverly special medal.
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Mer
Opdyke
Pythian Hall
Tresse Churchill
Marie Fisher
Esther Smith
Tressa Churchill
Ota Vdelle
Hfford Beverly
Mrs C R Coleman Dies After Ill Health
Mrs C R Coleman aged 40 dies at Brainford Hospital at 7 pm March 6 after a tumor operation proved fatal. She leaves a seven year old daughter Loretta and a family including her father A B Angel of Wheeler and sister Mrs I Russell. Funeral held at Russel residence with Rev Clapp officiating. burial in Riverside Cemetery.
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Chas
Coleman
Brainford's Hospital
Poim
Mr. Coleman
Edith BE. Angel
Loretta
Angel
Wheeler
North Dakota
I. Russel
Gleaners
Russel
Fae
Kev. Clapp
Riverside Cometery
Farther Lights Society Elects Officers at Private Meeting
The annual Farther Lights Society of the Baptist Church gathered at Miss Mary Sharp’s home last Friday evening. Reports for the year ending March were encouraging and missions funds exceeded requirements. Elected officers include President Loretta R. Clam Vice President Myrtle M. Carl Secretary Anna Colby Treasurer Vinnie C. Booth.
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Farther Lights Society of the Baptist Church
Mary Sharp
Loretta R. Clam
Myrtle M. Carl
Bec
Anna Colby
Treas
Vinnie C. Booth
NEW MAYOR SERENADED AT VESTIBULE CELEBRATION
Enthusiastic Republicans route through State Street to honor Alma's new mayor King. Supervisor Thomas Clark delivers a brief welcome as Mr King greets and invites guests inside his residence. City officers give extemporaneous speeches and pledge to safeguard the town's welfare as Mrs King serves refreshments and a sextet provides entertainment.
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State Street
Thomas Clark
Rt Ward
King
Clark
Tin
Alma
A Woman of Mystery at Alma Opera House
A balanced mind and human nature are explored in Sarah Reinhardt's play A Woman of Mystery. Miss Courtenay Morgan stars alongside a cast as the drama moves from sublime to lighter moments. Performing Thursday April 4 with reserved seats at Shartar's drug store.
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Sarah Reinhardt
Miss Courtenay Morgan
Alma Opera House
Shartar
Alma Roller Mills Ad Delivers Flour by Wagon
Last week Alma Roller Mills launched a delivery wagon painted by J. W Holmes & Son and now serves Alma citizens. General Manager Scott reports rising demand for flour sold wholesale with home delivery and prompt service. Orders can be placed by telephone or mail for fast delivery of top flour grades.
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Alma Roller Mills
Alta
J. W Holmes & Son
Scott
New Meat Market Opens in Alma by Gallagher and Eckert
Messrs Stephen Gallagher and Bert Eckert will open a meat market in the former Burdette Forguer bicycle shop building around mid April. They bought market fixtures at Mt Pleasant, installing nickel plated fronts to fill the large space. The partners have strong local ties and promise Alma a premier Gratiot county market.
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Stephen Gallagher
Bert Eckert
Burdette Forguer
Mt. Measant
Neff
Gratiot
Alma
Mr. Eckert
Gallagher
Seepohn Otter Sane
Almaroons Visit Calumet and Alpena in Copper Country Tour
The Almaroons arrived in Michigan's copper country after a week of travel covering over a thousand miles and presenting programs nightly except two Sundays. They enjoyed sleigh rides, met alumni across towns, and learned about the area’s timber and copper mines while praising local hospitality and fraternal bonds.
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Almaroons
Great
Copper
Michigan
Jon
Y.M. Coa
Miss Haughavant
Ann Arbor
Mulenback
Detroit
Miss Eddy
Perrysville
Ohio
Miss Markham
Miss Wallace
Miss Hebner
Washlington
D. C
Lila
Molly Holden
Saginaw
Miss Hawse
Miss Kinnaird
Cass City
Coach Harper
Chicago
Harry Helmer
St.Cyr
Escanaba
Earl Tomes
Hert Henderson
Hoys
School Report for district No 4 Pine River township
Report for month ending March 29 shows 20 teaching days, 35 pupils enrolled, total attendance 526, and average daily attendance 26. Names listed as neither absent nor tardy include Bernice Adame Mary Mills Bertha Adams Exta Johnson Robi Fleming Maude Veeder Harlow Raycraft Lavina Jonsson Toncher.
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Pine River Township
Ance
Bernice Adame
Mary Mills
Bertha Adams
Exta Johnson
Robi, Fleming
Maude Veeder
Harlow Raycraft
Lavina Jonsson
Toncher
Home Again after Southern Journey to Alma
Mr and Mrs P J Conlvis return to Alma Monday evening after three months in the south and west. They visited principal southwestern cities, Pasadena and San Francisco, enjoyed the winter climate and business opportunities, but Mr Convis thinks Michigan remains best for him.
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P. J. Conlvis
Alma
Southwest
Pasadena
California
San Francisco
Convis
Michigan
Cow mutilation shocks resident at Prospect Avenue
Last Friday morning John Smith of 235 Prospect Ave. found his cow cruelly mutilated in the barn. The tongue was cut in half and the animal suffered. no suspect has yet been identified by the local inquiry.
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John Smith
Prospect Ave
Mr. Smith
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Aocad Cobe Eee
Eden
Gin County
State Repub
RST
J. A. Bittner
Edwin Hannah
Chas. Taylor
DW. Adams
Srigart
Juno
D. Spinney
Thos. Grover
Engiman
Weston Alien
Mrs. Baker
Gordis Smith
Job T. Sleight
Milton L. Perrigo
Levitt
EB. W. Lake
William Lanshaw
John Pitt
Leo Wool
Wm. Myers
Corlis Atwater
Wm. C. Acker
Wm. Brooks
Elmer A. Bauer
George L. Kemp
Charles C. Johnson
Leslie Wood
C.F. Pike
Seville
N. Brainerd
D. W. Adams
J.T. Swigart
John Schwarts
John
Peter W. Britten
T. Pitt
Jack Moble
Wm. Horton
Seeley Amsbury
W.P. Cash
Henry Miller
Justice of Peace
R. Schnepp
Chas. E. Going
Harry Tubbs
R Walter A French
J. R. Jerete
D. H. McLaughlin
Grant Strayer
Clarence T. Smith
Klesan Rockwell
Leo McLaughlin
Bert Osborn
Meory Tucker
Albert Schnepp
David Hammond
Edoc
John Schwartz
John S. Caple
Justice OF ‘the Peace
John PD
Spinney
Thomas Grover
Schoot
I. N. Brainerd
Caple
D. W. Adrita
J.T. Swigant
T. J. Clark
N. J. McCullough
Jj. E. Fuller
W. W. Caple
J. D. Spinney
Oz T. Grover
R LN
Brainerd
W. Adars
J. T Swigart
Cay
Jobkn Schwarts
Hace Jobin
M. R. Salter
Henry Reed
T. Grover
T. Hass
A. Cook
E R. VanDaser
E. Wilcox
John W. Kernon
C. H. Decker
F. McConkey
A. J. O'Royie
T. DePeel
C.F. Plee
Mrs. Cras. C. Coleman
the Almaroons
Calumet
Alpena
Copper County
Alma College
Fredericks
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