Oratorical contest honors in Alma with local finalists
The sub district oratorical event at Alma High School awarded first to George Green of St Louis for International Justice, with John Ludwick second for The Mormon Menace. Edwin Warren won the Fremont contest, while Howard Lyle and others delivered strong orations. The program featured music by Misses Doane and Miss McGraham, plus a mixed judging panel.
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George Green
St Louis
Alma
John Ludwick
Ludwick
Fremont
Edwin Warren
Howard Lyle
Greene
United States
High School
Alvin Helen
Big Rapids
Clifford Gamble
Warren
St. Louis
Helen
Marie Doane
Victory
Miss McGraham
Glee Club
John P. Everett
Ypsilant
J. W. Kelder
Mt. Pleasant
F. C. Jones
Belding
C. 8. Larciere
J. Mitchell
Alma College
Mitchell
C. T. Cameron
Ann Arbor
Untitled Historical Item Near Abbreviated Date
A garbled OCR fragment mentions dates, places, and names in a historical context. It references a ceremony or event on a Thursday and hints at locations like Gate and Pepett Pewkrinhtes, with scattered names such as Alite and Miekwau. The text remains unclear but preserves several proper nouns and possible dates.
Francis King Lauded as State Senate Candidate
Strong local press praise Francis King of Alma as a candidate for state senator in the Twenty fifth district. Gratiot Isabella Mecosta counties back him, citing his qualifications and local support as decisive for the nomination. The St Louis Leader notes Gratiot backing and broad Republican enthusiasm.
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Gratiot
Isabella J
Francis King
Tast
Shepherd Republican
Alma
King
Isabella
Mecosta
St. Louis
Republican County Convention
Gratiot County
Sunday School Notes From The Easter Services
Sunday School notes describe Easter decorations at Warmoat Baptist church with special music by Miss Mills and Mrs. George Ricketts. The M I Church raised 227 for general benevolences and Sunday school 570.04 for missions with pledges outstanding. The Presbyterian church featured elaborate decor and referenced hymn and sermon details, with list of participants and Sunday school activity noting 41 in attendance. The Loyal Hebrews plan a meeting at Herbert Allen’s home this week.
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The
Baptist Church
Warmoat
Erie
Mariel
Strenties
Bonday
Mirko
Herbert Allen
Mayor Montigel’s Message to Alma City Council
Mayor Montigel urges continued city improvements including paving streets and removing poles on Superior street. He seeks separate bond votes for street paving and water mains, cites finances, and outlines projects from State to Pine avenues with brick and concrete plans. He urges park, cemetery, water tax changes, and park access rules, while noting delays in electric wiring projects and local industrial growth.
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City of
Alma
Severn
Superior Street
Alma Electric Light & Power Company
Superior
Pine Avenue
Court Avenue
Gratiot
Prospect Avenue
State Street
Center Street
Pere Marquette Railroad
Gratiot Avenue
Park Avenue
Park , Avenue
Ann Arbor
East Superior Street
Civic League
West Superior Street
Mechanic Street
Standard Foundry Company
Smith & Glass Company
Moyer and Euclid
Bridge Street
Michigan Avenue
Council
Woodworth Avenue
City Hall
J. M. Montigel
New Electric Go Delays and Power Push Highlight Alma Area
Consolidated Light and Power moves to finish wiring and power supply by June 1 as roadwork completes. Construction faced delays from untimely interruptions and railroad related issues, but progress aims to restore power and support the area’s needs.
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Consolidated Light and Power Company
Alma
Ervin
Rome
Emer
New High School Construction Starts With Dirt Turned
NEN school starts building the new high school with dirt turning last Thursday. Julius Koening, vice president of S. B. Cole Construction, directs about fifty workers. Interior finishings to be supplied by Wine Manufacturing of Elkhart Indiana. completion targeted for January 1 with windows by May. Koening notes fair wages of 4.00 dollars per day and a standard of honest work.
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Tullswiog
Julius Koening
S. B. Cole Construction Company
Koening
New Mexico
Wine Manufacturing Company
Elkhart
Ind
8. B. Cole Construction Company
Alma Smith-Glase Manufacturing expands to meet demand
Alma's Smith-Glase Manufacturing, started January first, makes six pump jacks and has sold over a thousand since opening. Orders pour in. the plant runs two to three nights weekly, doubling the workforce with potential tripling if business continues. The firm emphasizes wholesale sales and rapid growth amid strong demand.
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Alma
Smith-Glase
Bosinek
Ealeeman
Laoke
Borin
On Aloe Atelier
Phar
West
Visit to Elaope Promises Four Months Abroad
Mroo and Mre W. A. Hattie plan a April trip to Elaope for Nimute on Hieetenmor Kolwer Aiaetas. They expect to spend four months exploring the countries, increasing interest in the Atlantic and its chewer pointe, while visiting various nations.
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Mroo
W. A. Hattie
Hieetenmor Kolwer Aiaetas Vietori
Emerson real estate man W A Thomas dies after operation
W A Thomas, prominent Emerson township real estate partner of Denvis and Thomas of Ithaca, died Thursday after an operation for appendicitis revealed a malignant intestinal growth. He was born in Seamore Illinois, lived in Champaign county, and married Mary Renner at twenty five. Survived by wife and three children Floyd, Lota, Lenna. funeral held Sunday at his Emerson residence conducted by Rev. Way and Rev. Clem ent.
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Detroit
W. Bahike
Lena Wardenphineal
Alma
Albert Bahlke
Shepard
John Schwartz
Minnie Mattern
Levi Levan
Saginaw
Joseph Seaver
Hill City
Minn
Robert McKenzie
Traverse City
Benjamine Marsac
Loraine
Babike
Superior Street
J. Frank Jackson
Almalodge F. & A. M
Bahike
Herbert Montague
Riverside Cemetery
Wm. Thomas
Fred Simmon
Emerson Township
Thomas
Allan
Gratiot County Journal
A Thomas
Denvis & Thomas
Ithach
Smith
University Hospital of
Ann Arbor
Dean
Ithaca
Emerson
Alfred Way
Clement of
Ashley
William A. Thomas
Sseamore
Champaign County
Minois
California
Mary Renner
Floyd
Lota
Lenna
David Allen
Grafton Avenue
Allen
Gratiot
Thaca
Alon
Alter
Fuovid Alle
Pothen
Graciot County
Detriet
Downe Dry
Mee
Adi Allen
Mtv Ten Ami
Alma City Faces Bond Sale Rejection Over Uses
Alma Michigan April 6 1912 officials report that Harris Trust and Savings bank Chicago rejected sale of 20000 Street Paving and Improvement Bonds citing three purposes in one issue. City attorney James G. Kress advises splitting into two propositions one for Street Paving and one for Repairing and Extending Water Mains. Also notes death of David Allen and funeral details.
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Alma
Michigan
Gentemen
Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
James G. Kress
City Atty
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George Baplae Ead
W. Sipurion
Sunday School Notes
Montigels
Goungil
Westinghouse
Gladwin
O. F
Hack
Connors
D. C
Vou Shon
Minehman
Hhe
DU. R
CQ 5
Abbot
Abbot & Abbot of
Fred M. Abbot
ALG
Detanarers
George Hare
Alma Opera
Howe
Thursby
Rolurs M. Ealor
McCuloheon
Beverly
Ceadtanink
Oleg
Washington, D.C
Uren
Cervant
Fanny
Graustark
Yetlve
Urigande
Merve
Prince Eanian
Elanerath
Eid
Artien
Adare
Lefael
Tolhes
Matt Jotinenn
NEN School Rouse
Elaope
Enerson Farner
F. L. Commis
Fred Simmons
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