Married Saturday in Home of Bride in Lansing
A simple informal wedding united Bessie Leo Williard Holmes and Earnest Charles Fowler of Hanover at the Holmes home on Pine Street with Rev. Mason officiating. The couple, after a wedding dinner, left for Detroit and other points then will reside in Lansing. Mrs Fowler has long been known for her character and popularity. Fowler is a traveling salesman for Red Wing Flour Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williard Holmes
Pine St
Bessie Leo
Earnest Charles Fowler
Hanover
Mich
Wm. H. Mason
A. Raymond Cleland
St. Johns
Cleland
Detroit
Lansing
Fowler
Alma
Red Wing Flour Co
Four Alma Men at Charlevoix
Alma college graduate Harry Craig recently promoted to Charlevoix superintendent closed contracts with Walter Vogt and Archie Mayhee to join the teaching staff for the coming year. Vogt will teach sciences and Mayhee mathematics. Both will graduate in June, and with William Ewing who will soon become Charlevoix principal, Alma college will be strongly represented in northern Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Craig
Alma College
Charlevoix
Alma
Walter Vogt
Stub
Archie Mayhee
Vogt
Mayhee
Willian Ewing
Lisses
Michigan City
Lecture on Birds to Be Given by Mr Baynes
The Woman's Club brings Harold Baynes to town for a lecture on birds and how to attract them. The talk, with lantern slides, will be in the auditorium Monday evening April 2 at 7 30. Admission is 15 cents. public school children 10 cents. The lecture inspires local bird clubs and influenced Percy MacKaye's Sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baynes
Meriden
Hanover
Cornish
Claremont
Charlestown
Walpole
Franklin
New Hampshire
Montpelier
Vermont
Springfield
Milton
Brookline
Elected Chairman of Board of Supervisors
At the meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday Supervisor Fred Radford of Arcada township was reelected chairman for the ensuing year with 12 of 23 votes. Clifton J. Chambers received the remaining 11 votes. Miss Marie Fanning of Ann Arbor was the guest of Miss Judge Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Iuvisors
Fred Radford
Arcada Township
Clifton J. Chambers
Marie Fanning
Ann Arbor
Miss Munger Hurt After Camp Fire Ride
Sunday afternoon Miss Julia Munger and Miss Lois Fraker with Camp Fire Girls visited a farm sugar wagon ride. While returning a girl jumped from the wagon and Miss Munger fell tearing loose knee tendons. An automobile transported her to Miss Jennie Sith’s home where a physician was summoned. Mr Munger of Elart arrived to care for her and Mr Vogt of the college fills her school position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Munger
Lois Fraker
Elart
Vogt
First Annual Spring Opening At Geonomy and Slater’s
More than 500 visitors attended the Geonomy Shoe Store and Slater's Haberdashery open house last Saturday. The stores featured spring decor and carnations as souvenirs, marking a successful inaugural event for both established shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geonomy Shoe Store
Slater's Haberdashery
Gratiot K O T M M delegates chosen in Alma
Delegates Newton Burns and alternate J R Miller were named at Alma on Tuesday to represent Gratiot County at the Great Camp meeting in Bay City come June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Newton Burns
J. R. Miller
Elwell
Bay City
Alma College Glee Club Delights Traverse City Audience
The 1914 Alma College Glee Club performed to a crowded Traverse City Opera House with over 1000 attendees. Critics praised strong voices, spirited college yells, and engaging selections including The Last Greeting and Prologue from Pagliacci, highlighting the group’s enthusiasm and preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Glee Club
Michigan
Iite Opera House
Traverse City
Cadillac
News and Express
Alma College
Presbyters Char
Fannell
Vearch
Radey
Toredor
Ral Rah Haya
Paul Avastin
Alma
Gates of XO county convention celebrates Lady Maccabees in Ithaca
The County Convention No 3.0 of the Ladies of the Modern Maccabees met at Ithaca on April 14 with over seventy in attendance. Delegates to the Great Hive Review at Bay City in June were Emma J. Alexander St Louis Maggie Goodyear Pleasant Valley Olive Lathrop Edwell Carrie Williams Riverdale Rozella Boxe Ithacapani Alice Medier Alma. alternates listed. County officers elected include Macy A. Clow Alma as County Commander Miggie Townsend Summer as Past Commander Kate Sullivan Morest Hill as Lieutenant Commander Mary J. Parling North Star as County Record Keeper Rarella Bonee Ithacs as Finance Keeper Carrie Williams Riverdale as County Chaplain Magic Moody Forest Hill as Mistress at-Arms Emma J. Alexander St Louis as County Sentinel Kima J. Dimean Ashley as County Picket Gessie Beemer Batenister. The next convention will be at St Louis Francia (typo) in June with readings and entertainments praised as one of the county’s best conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Bay City
Emma J. Mexander
St. Louis
Maggie Goodyear
Pleasant Valley
Olive Lathrop
Edwell
Carrie Williams
Riverdale
Rozella Boxree
Mary Claw
Alma
Ithaca Hive
St John’s Parish Annual Meeting Highlights Parish Strength
The annual meeting of St John’s parish was held Sunday evening with the rector presiding. Parish conditions described as satisfactory and progress noted in church work. Treasurer reported duties paid. vestrymen Bert Hicks and Lawrence Montigel elected. J M Montiget and BW Hoop re elected as sextons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jolar's
Old Munday
Howell
Bert Hicks
Lawrence Montigel
J. M. Montiget
BW. Hoop
Alma Olivet Debate Ends In Narrow Alma Victory At Home
Alma wins the affirmative and defeats Olivet’s negative in a triangular debate on whether the United States should own and operate its railroads. Teams from Alma and Hope College excelled with twelve minute speeches and five minute rebuttals, praised for preparation and poise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
A. Frenelu
T. Gates
M. Hogan
W. W. Berry Arth Inellis
FL. B. Thonpeonivet
United States
M. Cole
C. C. Hyde
Creaser
Hope
Hopes College
Olivet
Alm
Oliver
Republic Truck Victorious In Pittsburg Buying Contest
Alma Motor Truck Company announces Republic Truck won the novel Pittsburg buying contest based on merit points. The event assessed motors, drive, frame and general assembly across groups such as motor and chassis components. One hundred points were awarded to each category for overall performance at a $2000 sale price.
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Alma Motor Truck Company
Pittsburg
Republic
Alma Motor Track Co
Republic triumphs in final product credit contest
The Republic General assembly and the utility of the finished complete product brought the total credits up to 400 points. The Republic won on its specific flows, standard products from well known manufacturers. Another truck tied the Republic but valued above 2000 dollars, so the palm went to the Republic which has a list price of 1350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Repubblic
Republic
Old Virginia comedy cast to open at Real Opera Alone
An exceptional local cast performs Old Virginia on Thursday evening April 13 under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias. Directed by K. Peviverell of Judd Ragiete, the show features songs by Charlie Button Minnie Cook and Dewitt Vought with a sketch by Shake and Byers. Cast includes Courtleigh Willful and Wealthy George Mildred Kreps Ginger Minnie Cook Nance Tyen Ruth Kelly Margaret Allen Horace Verner Rudolph Byers Dick Potts Charles Button and more with Major Duffy county clerk and a color gentleman among the roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Realy
Cpera
K. of
P. Yrlee
KO. Peviverell
Judd Ragiete
Charlie Button
Minnie Cok
Dewitt Vought
Follo Sourtleigh
Margaret Allen
Horace Verner
Rudolph Byers
Dick Potts
Charles
Button
Courtleigh
Thegene
Emer van Sittert
Tiny
Major Duffy
Ile Entre
Griffin
Birthday Dinner Honors Wyn Ansbury at Reynolds Home
Mrs Albert Reynolds hosted a six o clock dinner last Thursday in honor of her father Wyn Ansbury who marked his birthday anniversary. Guests Charles Plowman and Clarence Fawcett also celebrated their anniversaries with the group. The evening ended with card games. Miss Axie Langdon returned Tuesday from an Easter visit in Weidman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Reynolds
Wyn Ansbury
Charles Plowman
Clarence Fawcett
Shel
Dinger
Axie Langdon
Weidman
Gratiot County athletic meet to return to Alma on Commencement Day
The Gratiot County Athletic Association met in St. Louis on Saturday April 1 with delegates from Alma Ithaca Breckenridge and St Louis. The plan restores the county first meet in Alma on Commencement Day creating a gala Friday celebration with a tennis tournament and medals for winners. Floyd Maxwell elected secretary with Alma cited as ideal host due to rail and college support. Grace Farttworth of St Louis holds the county interschool title as the current girls champion and preparations for the meet are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County Athletic Association
St. Louis
Alma
Ithaca
Breckenridge
Giths
Mize Grace Farttworth
Leste
Waris Fir Gratiot
Milwaukee Pastor Reshuffles as Grace Mreslnterfait Admits Change
In Milwaukee Rey CW Silebertiam formerly of Brooklyn Miceli who recently accepted the pastorate of Grace Mreslnterfait chotel Milwaukee is now at GME Retesaw Ave Mrs Side bethany visited her parents Mr and Mrs I W Heeper and will serve next week for Milwaukee.
Veatch Family Joy Shines This Week at Home
Robert Blaisdell Veatch brings notable joy as family members celebrate a special event this weekend. Wiser Vine Tal arrived, drawing keen attention from relatives and promising a bright future for the household. The Veatch family enjoys happy moments and excitement around the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prinfesson
Baliert Blalell
Iis
Alee
Ezra Smu Resigns From Deputy Postmaster Post
Ezra Smith resigns from the deputy postmaster role to join Alum Motor Truck Co. He will start after the new postmaster is trained. Smith, a highly regarded salesman, spent 17 years with International Harvester Co and was sought by old employers but chooses Alma, pleasing many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Smith
Vi P Cash
Will
Alum, Motor Truck Co
Motor Truck Co
Smithy
Smith
International Harvester Co
Poultry Lecture At Alma City Hall April 22 1914
Prof J Linton of the Agricultural College will lecture on poultry at Alma City Hall on April 22 1914. Admission is free. You are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Linton
The
Agricultural College
Alma
Presbyterian Church Presbytery Meeting At Saginaw
Last Monday evening the Presbytery of Saginaw convened with Rev. T. S Anderson preaching a splendid sermon at the Pint Presbyterian Church Bay City The Lord's Supper followed and Rev Willian Sidebotham of Mun ger was chosen moderator Devotional exercises and a sacramental dinner were highlights Commissioners were hosted in Presbyterian homes and members look forward to receiving pew members next Sunday for the Lord's Supper and church reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
T. S Anderson
Pint Presbyterian
Bay City
Willian Sidebotham of
Munger
College
Te Church
Shephard Family Plans Arizona Move For Health
Go to Arizona reports that V. HL Shephard and family left Wednesday evening for the southwest to locate near Phoenix temporarily. Friends hope the climate change will restore his former health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. HL. Shephard
Southwest
Phoenix
Arizona
Lena Kitchen and John Bateman Wed in Bedford Penn
Miss Lena Kitchen and John R Bateman married in Bedford Pennsylvania after he traveled from Alma on business. A ceremony with twenty guests followed at the church with florist decor and Lohengrin March. They reside four and a half miles south and west of Alma at Heartsease. Both formerly of Rockyford Colorado and she has been visiting in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Bateman
Alma
Ackley
Vien
Whem
Bateman
Astley
Mme Florence Falls
Lohengrin
Miss Shack
Heartsease Fort
Pot Luck Dinner Hosted by WBC Thimble Club
The W B C thimble club will meet at G AR hull Toeelay on April 21 for a pot luck dinner. All members invited to bring a dish and share in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B.C. Thimble Club
G. AR. Hull Toeelay
Bartley Buys Delavan Property on Superior Street
J A Bartley of Alma reportedly purchased the Miskes Delavan frontage on East Superior Street and the Banghart meat business fixtures for cash. He plans a two story building on the land to be erected this summer and will operate the meat market, retaining Banghart to serve old customers and new patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bartley
Alma
Lafayette Township
Mia Wolfe
Grant Avenue
East Superior Street
T. Banghart
Bartley
Banghart
The
Record
Riverside Cemetery Patron Appeal Seeks Annual Assessments
To patrons of Riverside Cemetery Alma residents are urged to pay a one dollar assessment for each lot to keep drives, gardens, and private grounds well maintained. The board notes Memorial Day signals start of cleanup and emphasizes prompt payment to fund seasonal staffing and watering programs. continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Pernert Announces Candidacy for Gratiot County Clerk
The note from Fred C. Pernert proclaims his candidacy for the office of Clerk of Gratiot County at the August 25 1914 primary. He thanks Republican voters for past support and asks for continued backing in the upcoming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Fred C. Pernert
Republican Postmaster Grows Alma Office Under New Democratic Leader
Last Monday Alma changed postmasters as W. P. Cash took over, succeeding C. F. Brown who served 16 years. Brown began under McKinley and was reappointed through Roosevelt Taft and Wilson administrations. The office expanded to a top second class Michigan outlet. Cash, praised for cheery leadership, receives a Wilson commission. Also, Richard Lang and Mrs. Emma Corbley wed at her home with a festive reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Brown
Alma
W. P. Cash
Woodrow Wilson
United States Senate
Mr. Brown
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Brown
Michigan
Dt Lrial
Gratiot County Gas Co
V. P. Cash
Aoman
Sam
Cash
Richard Lang
Sumner
Emma Corbley
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Mason
Bessie Leo Holmes
Ernest Charles Fowler
Illustrated
Miss Munger
Chick-Slater
Alma Realty Opera House
Alma College Glee Club
Gates OF
ST. John's Parish
Republic Truck
Alma Motor Truck Co
Realty Opera House
Athleng
Milwaukee
Robert Blaisdell Veatch
Ezra Smu
Presbyterian Church
Lena Kitchen
John Bateman
Bedford
Penn
Delavan
Superior St
Langhart
Banghart Market
Riverside Cemetery
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