Missionary Letter From Hawaii Describes Early Hawaiian Missionaries
A former Alma College alumna and missionary in the Hawaiian Islands writes to the Ladies Fortnightly Club of the Presbyterian Church. She recalls 1820s Hawaii, the taboo system, the swift spread of schooling, and the first written Hawaiian language with fourteen letters. She notes harsh early life, gradual modernization, diverse foreign communities, and the challenge of preserving native culture while teaching Christianity. The account closes praising missionary efforts and highlighting figures like Rev. Titus Shields and the varied church presence in Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Hawaiian Islands
The
Presbyterian Church
Yankee Mother Hubbard
Tropics
Henry Lyman
Titus Shields
Wester
Ohio
Prominent financier dead in Chicago home
James H. Eckels, president of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago, is found dead at his residence on Sunday morning likely from heart failure after seven years of heart disease. The obituary notes his national reputation amid Cleveland era currency debates and a dramatic political campaign period. His wife and daughter remain in Europe as he planned to rejoin in June.
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James H. Eckels
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
Mr. Vickers
Cleveland
Bekeris
Gould
Bekele
Europe
Jane
Hekela
Mayor King Assumes His Official Duties
Francis King took office as Alina city chief executive last Tuesday, calling the council to order and starting a businesslike session. The council appointed Nelson Fullerton as alderman, approved liquor bonds for several merchants, named committees for the year, and decided to use cement for sidewalks only, ending asphalt projects.
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Nelson Fullerton
Francis King
A. P. Cook
Alina
King
Clint Nelson
J. W. Hooper
F. H. Gobel
Superior Street
Harry Nelson
Sanderhoff
Fuller
Hollenbeck
Hannah
Hanish and Deanawails
Glass
Fullerton and
Cook
DeMuth
Tenth Anniversary of Michigan Sugar Beet Industry
The 1907 milestone marks a decade of sugar beet cultivation and beet sugar manufacture in Michigan. Eighteen factories were operating, 79,255 acres harvested yielded 554,755 tons of beets, producing 72,515 tons of sugar. About 50,000 farmers benefited, earning $4.50 per ton of beets, totaling $2,496,532. Future years are expected to show continued expansion and more factories in the beet sugar belt.
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Michigan
Odo
United States
Troubador Concert Impresses Alma Music Lovers
Alma readers praise the Troubadors concert at the Opera House last Tuesday storm night. Miss Rimily Murray, reader and performer, earned high marks for Silas Marner readings and vocal inflections. The Odd Fellows Temple dancing party drew forty couples and strong attendance, with hopes for a return engagement this season.
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Alma
Opera House
Rimily Murray
Alma Audence
Silas Marner
Wml
Miss Murray
Odd Fellows Temple
Troubadors
Trowhadors
Fem
Business Courtesy Lecture At Alma College
Rev. Robert Elder preached on Business Courtesy to Alma College Commercial School students last Friday. He contrasted courteous behavior with rudeness and warned that good manners are a paying asset essential to success in business and social life. He cited examples of careers saved or missed due to grace and charm, not mere knowledge.
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Robert Elder
The
Baptist Church
Alma College Commercial School
Elder
Mfe
Lfe
Rome
Ordination of Mr Jas T McBride at Sagittaw Presbytery
An adjourned Sagittaw Presbytery meeting at the Presbyterian Church ordained Jas T McBride to the ministry. Rev Corey of Midland presided, Rev Fearer of Alpena preached, and Dr Broske offered the ordination prayer. McBride, a McCormick Seminary graduate, will pastor Second Church Duluth after Alma College graduation three years ago. The service drew unusually large student attendance. McBride is noted for a pleasing personality, fine address and singing ability.
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Presbytery
Sagittaw
Presbyterian Church
Jas. T. McBride
Corey
Midland
K. Fearer
Alpena
A. ¥. Broske
McBrile
McCormick Seminary
Second Presbyterian ‘Church of
Duluth
Alma College
Wee
Borly
Miss Vida Greig Birthday Surprise At Home
Miss Vida Greig celebrated her birthday on the 11th with a pleasant surprise party given by her classmates and her teacher Miss Bartha McLaren at her home. Games were played and the four to six afternoon hours passed pleasantly with refreshments and the giving of gifts.
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Vida Greig
Bartha McLaren
Vida
New Motor Engine Described by J W McVicker in Detroit
In the Michigan Investor, Detroit reports McVicker has perfected a new four cylinder engine designed for a thirty passenger car. It offers self starting, reverse while moving, speeds up to 30 mph forward and 18 mph in reverse, 200 to 1700 rpm, and runs on crude oil, alcohol, or gasoline with a unique clutch and cushion gear.
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Michigan Investor
Detroit
J. W. McVicke
McVicker
Wallace Brown Nuptials Married in Los Angeles Home
The marriage of Alma C. Brown and J. E. Wallace was solemnized at B. G. Wallace’s Los Angeles home on April 1. The bride wore white mull, attended by Mrs. B. G. Wallace, and Beamon Wallace stood as best man. The couple left for a Southern California wedding trip and plan a future home near Los Angeles after occupancy of a residence site Wallace bought.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Alma C. Brown
A. H. Brown
Alma
Mich
J. E. Wallace
B. G. Wallace
Fir Avenue
Beamon
Morris
Blake-Moffett & Towne Wholesale Paper Co
California
Coronado Beach
San Diego
Wallace
Lucile Reid Weds Earl Kuhlmann in Gratiot County
Last evening at Mrs Bessie Reid’s East Downey Street home, Miss Lucile Reid married Earl Kuhlmann of Arcada township. Rev Elder of the First Baptist officiated before close friends. Bridesmaid was Franc Kohlman, with John Reid as usher. After light refreshments, the couple left on the 9:47 train for a Southern Michigan trip. Both lifelong Gratiot residents, they will reside on the Wm. Kuhlmann farm, three miles south of the city.
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Bessie Reid
East Downey Street
Lucile
Earl Kuhlmann
Arcada Township
Elder
First Baptist Church
Lena Eagan
St. Louis
Franc Kohlman
John Reid
Michigan
Kuhlmann
Gratiot County
Alma
Blaze on Windy Day Near Permian Home
Last Tuesday Hart noticed a fire on a back porch at Mrs. Permian's home. A coal scuttle burned and spread to the wall as flames climbed the house. Firemen arrived quickly and, despite strong winds and heavy smoke, saved the residence while Mrs. Permian’s, ill with scarlet fever, was moved to the porch to be bundled for safety.
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Hart
Mrs Vandercook Dies After Long Illness in St. Louis
Elsie Livingstone Vandercook born in Akron Ontario October 3 162 married March 5 1885 to F M Vandercook editor publisher of the St Louis Independent. She died last Saturday afternoon after a six week illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Methodist Church in St Louis conducted by Rev Wolfe with assists. She was beloved in business and social life and many friends attended the funeral. Mr Vandercook has wide sympathy from Gratiot county in his bereavement.
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F. M. Vandercock
Akron
Ontario
Elsie Livingstone
F. M. Vandercook
St. Louis Independent
Methodist
St. Louis
Wolfe
College Notes From Alma and Surrounding Towns
Rev Sidebottham visited friends in the neighborhood and Rev Cory of Midland aided chapel exercises Friday morning. Dr Bruske attends the Universal Peace Conference at Carnegie Hall New York. Jas McBride recently ordained in Saginaw Presbytery left Alma for Port Austin visits. Phi Phi Alpha postpones annual public by one week, program in Alma chapel April 29. Wright Hall to host a training table for young women and athletic contests in progress. Davis Field cinder track improvements underway for better training. Miss Landis YWCA student secretary will visit college and Mt Pleasant later. Almaroons plan part of program at A. W. Wright home Thursday. Friday concert at Christian Church in St Louis. date postponed due to conflict. Alma vs Saginaw High School ball game canceled by weather. rescheduled next Saturday with Mt Pleasant Normal and Mt Pleasant Indians team. Five games already scheduled for this combined squad.
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Sidebottham
Cory
Midland
Bruske Ig
Carnegie Hall
New York City
Jas. McBride
Saginaw Presbytery
Alma
Port Austin
Phi Phi Alpha Literary Society
Alma Chapel
Wright Hall
Davis Field
Landis
VY. W.C. A
Mt. Pleasant
Almaroons
A. W. Wright
Christian Church
St. Louis
Saginaw High School
Davis Piel
Mt. Pleasant Normal
Mt. Pleasant Indians
TASTY MARKET OPENS IN GALLAGHER AND ECKERTS NEW TENT
The interior of Gallagher and Eckert’s new tent market is described as very pretty with eye pleasing wall tints. A white tile partition hides large refrigerators while plate glass mirrors and burnished gold like metal work decorate the space. The walls are dark red and light blue, with nickel plated fixtures and a row of metallic images overhead. The counters are white tiled and the shop is touted as clean and attractive, suggesting strong success for the new venture in Alma.
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Gallagher & Eckert
Dannot
Pew
Alma
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