Alma City Council Considers Office Mergers and Budget Cuts
Dr N F McClinton presided as Alma held a regular council meeting. Bonds for BLCG Botton and Frank Bennett were approved, three sidewalk petitions tabled, and debates on combining offices such as city marshal and street water commissioners. A committee on office mergers was appointed, and discussions on cutting salaries and purchasing oats for the city team surfaced amid a strained treasury and pending tax time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. McClinton
City of
Alma
Orden
Fuller
Hussell
Fallerton
Hannah ‘Cern
Messrs. Day
Palfrey Everring
BLCG
Botton
A. J. Hall
Frank Bennett
PW. Creaser
Fullerton
Nussell
Palfrey
Day
Hannah, Russell and Vaden
Neat
McClinton
Juniors Win Debate Over Tariff Policy At School
The high school juniors and seniors held an intering debate last Wednesday on whether the present high tariff should be lowered. The affirmative team was Paul Morgan Ray Cheney and Floyd Smith. the negative was Frans Nalilke Carl Adams and Carly Delevan. Judges Carl Titus Dallas Brock and Pref Ellsworth ruled in favor of the juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Morgan
Ray Cheney
Floyd Smith
Frans Nalilke
Carl Adams
Carly Delevan
Carl Titus
Dallas Brock
Pref. Ellsworth
Miller's Shoe Store Adds New Line After Move
In September 1044 Miller occupies the room vacated by Frank Bennett and quickly expands sales. He offers the American Girl shoes with a wide line from Alan Pingree Smith's Hamilton Brown Patner Snow to many other makes. Miller and his wife run the shop and advertise guaranteed shoes for men and women in the local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tl. Miller
Frank Bennett
Batit
Mr. Miller
Alan Pingree & Smith
Hamilton & Brown
Mr Miller
West
St Marys Catholic church gains interior upgrades and gifts
The article notes extensive improvements at St Marys Catholic Church including stained woodwork varnish floors and new pews gifted by the congregation. Electric lighting fixtures were donated by Mr and Mrs McNamara of this city and a Stations of the Cross and Virgin statue were presented by John Schmelzer of Saginaw in memory of his wife. An organ was donated by Mr and Mrs Germain of Saginaw. Easter services drew large crowds with an altar decorated by Mrs G C Bell of this city and Mrs Elizabeth Hayden of Ludington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Ne 1
Sarah McNamara
Joho Schmelzer
Saginaw
Germain
Mra
GC. D. Bell
City
Ams
Elizabeth Hayden
Ludington
Father Mulvey
Overall Factory Opens at 1 O F Temple
A force of workmen prepared the north room and basement of the 1 O, F. temple for Mr. W. B. McAuley to open an overall and jacket factory. McAuley arrived Monday with machines and stock ready to start once building changes finish. Four skilled operators accompany him to train new workers. An office will be added, cutting tables set on the south, machines on the north, basement for surplus stock and shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Temple
W. B. McAuley
McAuley
A Deserved Compliment To Pine River Treasurer
In Pine River the election of Freeman C Jolson to succeed himself as treasurer is praised. A tax roll of 11745.46 netted 111.65 in uncollected revenue, with 75.00 lost due to a taxpayer out of the county. Jolson kept accounts in excellent condition, aiding a swift annual settlement and report review. Mr Johnson is congratulated for his success at the polls and appreciation from the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman C. Jolson
Pine River
Johnson
Jolson
Faneda
Eggs Hide Easter Cheer for Rural Mail Carrier
A rural mail carrier, Herb Becker, found a basket of eggs and a chicken at the Fraker farm mailbox and later discovered 114 eggs in his Alma route. Patrons along the seven mile stretch and near Joseph Grealy and 5 W Peck sent fragrant Easter remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Becker
Alaakh
M. J. Fraker
Joseph Grealy
Herb
New Encampment Organized in Alma Lodge
Alma Odd Fellows gathered in St Louis last night to inaugurate a new encampment starting with about 50 members. Almacanton conferred the degrees. among those assisting to initiate the work were John F. Foster of Kres Rivers and J G Penfield of Vicksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Odd Fellows
St Leuis
Almacanton
assimZte
John 4. Foster
Kres Rivers
J. GB. Penfield
Vicksburg
Ninety Year I O F Gratiot Anniversary Held In Alma
The Gratiot County Odd Fellows mark their ninetieth anniversary with programs in Alma. Twelve lodges plus Rebekahs and visiting cantons will participate. Events include a morning opera house program at 10 40 with Mayor Clinton welcome, a response by Rey Bussing, a parade after the Ann Arbor train arrival at 12 45, drills by cantons, and an evening concert and address by Lieutenant Governor Patrick H Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Gratiot County
Nintieth
Alma
Rebekubs
Mel Clinton
Wellcome
Rey Bussing
St. Louis
Ann Arbor
Opera House
Patrick H. Kelley
Kelley
Sidewalk Construction and Costs in Alma 1908
The 1908 Alma sidewalk program replaced old boardwalks with cement and crownwalks. Cement walks totaled 46,283 square feet costing 3467.06 with repairs of 10.02, plus Calvertson Prospect street at 85.60 giving cement walks 4651.15. City and property owners shared costs, and the total walk laid reached one and one third miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Calvertson Prospect Street
New West Samer Telephone Co Formed
A farmer led group forms West Samer Telephone Co to extend service between Riverdale and Sumner. Officers are Sydney Evey president 0 H Birdsall secretary and James Fischer treasurer. The system will link with Union Co lines at Lo F Tucker’s store and Tilsinger’s store, with about three and three quarters miles of new line planned. Work began Monday with seventeen members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Sumner
Sydney Evey
0. H. Birdsall
James Fischer
West Samer Telephone Co
Union Go
Union Co
Lo F Tucker's
Tilsinger's
Bim Hell
Liquor Bill Introduced by Representative Crampton
Representative Crampton of Lancer county introduces a liquor bill restricting saloons to cities and villages, setting penalties for violations and limiting licenses. Druggists can sell only by prescription, licenses barred for certain groups, and councils may cap saloons at one per 1000 residents or refuse licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crampton
Lancer County
Easter Services Outlined At Presbyterian And Methodist Churches
Easter services at the Presbyterian church drew a large crowd with a morning program featuring a solo by Mrs. J. B. Scott and organ accompaniment by Prof. J. T. Kwinn. Ten new members joined, two by baptism, followed by communion. Evening services continued with special choir music. At the Methodist church both morning and evening services plus a five o’clock program by Sunday school teachers and students filled the church, with Miss Grace Messinger directing musical features and Rev Ivan delivering two sermons centered on The Resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. B. Scott
J. T. Kwinn
H. L. Crain
Methodist Church
Vern Wright
Grace Messinger
Ivan
Ad Valorem Tax Bill Passes House By Vote
The ad valorem tax bill passed the house by 5 to 5. It places telephone, telegraph and express companies under the same taxation system as other estate properties. It taxes cd partnerships and corporations owning public service plants and requires express companies to be taxed by land mileage rather than land and water mileage.
Entries Reach Record Count in Detroit Harness Meet
The Merchants & Manufacturers $10,000 stake attracts the largest field in the event’s history with 23 entries for the feature 2:14 class trotters. The Chamber of Commerce stake draws 14 entries for the 2:14 pace, the free-for-all pace has 14, and the 2:11 trotting event reports 17 entries as Detroit opens the grand trotting circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants & Manufacturers
Detroit
Chamber of Commerce
Clas Pavers
Mail Carrier Missing From Elwell Route
Archie Hildreth, a mail carrier on R F D No 1 out of Elwell, disappeared April 7. Postmaster Slingluff reports no signs of a shortage, says accounts are in good shape, and notes Fisher covers mail until arrangements are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Hildreth
R. F.D
Elwell
Slingluff
Mr. Hildreth
Herman Fisher
Independent Ice Company Partnership Formed
Mess G A Peavy and CG Morgan form a partnership to run Independent Ice Company. Peavy built the new ice house opposite the passenger depot in Arbor, Morgan a well known businessman who relocated from Seville township farm two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Peavy
Morgan
Vale of Ice
Independent For Co
Mr. Peavy
Aon Arbor
Ice Howe
Mr. Morgan
Seville Township
Porter Drives Own Car After Self Made Mechanic Work
Karl Porter, a mechanic, now rides in his own automobile built largely by his own work. The machine reflects Porter’s skill and effort, showcasing hands on engineering and self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Porter
Karl
Hundreds Attend Crandell & Scott Store Opening
Last Friday and Saturday Crandell & Scott held their first opening to great success with hundreds of attendees. Decorations featured chrysanthemums and inverted umbrellas, while an orchestra performed and refreshments were served. the event drew visitors from Ithaca and beyond, with estimates over 2,000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandell & Scott
J. B. Scots
Lena Bell Camfield Ax
Eugene Brown
Oswald
Floyd Oswald
Eggleston
Hume
Ithaca
Altice
Aged Elm Hall Resident Michael Straver Passes Away
Michael Straver died at his home near Elm Hall on April 10 at age 84. Born in 1825 in Stark County Ohio, he moved to Michigan in 1849, served three years six months in the army, and spent most of his life on his farm. He survived by his wife, a brother Jake Strayer, sister Mrs Amanda Hickman of California, a daughter Mrs Belle Surtevant, and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Elder Gallop officiating. interment in Elm Hall cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Straver
Elm Hall
Michel K. Strayer
Stark County
Ohio
Michigan
Jake Strayer
Asister
Amanda Hickman
California
Belle Surtevant
Methodist Church
Gallop
Elmo Hall Cemetery
Alma Realty opens opera house after repairs notice
Alma Realty Co reopened the opera house last Tuesday with praise for owners C. P. Brown and the management after repairs. The Holy City by Clarenee Bennett Production Co. was staged with Davis Bros. Orchestra providing music to a large appreciative audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Realty Co
Opera House
C. P. Brown
Dellay House
Holy City
Clarenee Bennett
Davis Bros
Sveming
Detroiter Uses Bogus Draft To Pay Hotel Bill
A man registering as A K Ward from Berlin Michigan stayed several days at Hotel Breck enridge. He left a New York draft for eight dollars to cover the bill, endorsed by James Mathews. The bank paid Ward the balance after deducting the bill, but the draft was altered from eight to twenty dollars. Officers seek Ward, a man with a similar name linked to bogus checks in Vestaburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Hotel Breckenridge
A. K. Ward
Berlin
Mich
New York
Detroit
James ©.Mathews
Ward
Vestaburg
Free vegetable seeds offered by U S Department of Agriculture
Through Congressman Frank H. Dodds The Record office has received a quantity of vegetable seeds from the United States department of agriculture for free distribution. If you wish to test them call and get a package. Each package requests you report the trial results back to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Dodds
United States Department of Agriculture
Montana at Brown's Drug Store Engagement Soon
A Pleasing Attraction announces the forthcoming engagement of Henry D Carey’s great American play Montana one night only Friday evening April 1k with four lead characters. The work is praised as a rare western drama of real merit and strong dramatic worth. Reservations are urged due to high demand and seats are on sale at Brown's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Carey
Montana
Brown's Drug Store
St Johns Vestry Elected for 1909 at Parish Hall
At a St John s church meeting held in parish hall last Monday evening the congregation elected vestrymen for the ensuing year. Names listed include A W Wright Ela Brewbaker Hannah J M Montiel George Palfrey Frank Leonard H C Richardson W Tinker and Wm Conatabla. On Wednesday the vestry chose A W Wright as senior warden Bla Brewbaker as junior warden, H C Richardson as secretary and treasurer with Bla Brewbaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Parriah Hall
A.W. Wright
Ela Brewbaker
Hanneh
J. M. Montiel
George Palfrey
Frank Leonard
H.C. Richardson
W. Tinker
Wm. Conatabla
A. W. Wright
Bla Brewbaker
H. C. Richardson
Alma College Baseball Opens Season At Home
Alma college will open the season on Davis field this Saturday at 4 p m against the Mt Pleasant Indians. The 1909 team aims to repeat pennant wins from the two prior seasons and retain the cup on display in this city, urging local citizens to give strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Davis Field
Mt. Pleasant Indians
Call For Democratic State Central Committee Meeting
Secretary A. R. Canfield issues a call for a meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee at Lansing on April 2 to name a successor to John Winship, the present chairman, whose resignation has been awaiting action for some time and is now necessary by business considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Canfield
Democratic State Central Committee
Lansing
T John Winship
Examination of fourth class postmaster applicants
Four applicants attended the examination at the central school building last Saturday for fourth class postmasters. The candidates included Edward Phillins Leo Wond Leroy Leonard and Miss M Owen. Kit Brown oversaw the test and the papers have been sent to Washington for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Comely
Edward Phillins
Leo Wond
Leroy
Leonard
M. Owen
Kit Brown
Washington
Gratiot County Athletic Meet Heads to Alma Friday May 28
Gratiot County Athletic Association plans the annual county meet in Alma on Friday May 28 after last spring’s successful event. Officers elected include President F J Ellsworth Alma and Vice President Fred C Pennett Sumner. secretary H M Rusa Bethany and treasurer G E Ganaird Ithaca. The organization promotes county wide track events and now adds a tennis tournament with medals and school points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Gratiot County Athletic
Fred C. Pennett
Bethany
Prin
H. M. Rusa
Sumner
G. E. Ganaird
Ithaca
Alma
A. Q. Spaulding & Company of
Chicago
Intercollegiate Association of Amatuer Atletica
Edmore Sees Potential Flyer Train Between Saginaw and Grand Rapids
The Pere Marquette may issue a flyer between Saginaw and Grand Rapids passing Edmore near noon. Sallinan division passenger traffic reportedly stronger than the Detroit Grand Rapids main line. Edmore would gain from new faster trains and the flyer could boost daily service to about eleven trains with stops including Edmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmore Times
Pere Marquette
Saginaw
Grand Rapids
Edmore
Sallinan
Detroit
Newenger
Coeds Debate Challenged By Leading Societies
On Monday evening at the college, three Alpha Theta coeds meet three Zeta Sigma men to discuss the Morroe Doctrine. The girls include Miss Jean Dykes Iron Mountain, Miss Florence Hood Alma, and Miss Kathleen Gillard Alpena, with C Donald Call Petoskey and D ot Travame Gesake Saale of Cm Cite as the opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebarle
Alpha Theta
Sociey
Zeta Sigma
United States
Jean Dykes
Iron Mountain
Florence Hood
Alma
Kathleen Gillard
Alpena
Arave
C. Donald Call
Peteskey
D. Ot Travame Gesake Saale
Cm Cite
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Miller's Shoe Store
ST. Mary's Catholic Church
Ike
C. F
New Telephone Company
Independent Ice Company
Ad Elm Hall
Farmers and Gardners
U. S. Department of Agriculture
St. John’s
Winship
Gratiot County Athletic Association
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