Alwardons Play To Crowded House in Strong Show
The Alwardons delivered a successful performance before a full audience. Report notes high attendance and positive reception, highlighting their standout musicianship and engaging stage presence.
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
1
Alma College Almaroons Impress with 1907-08 Talent Night
The Alma College Almaroons delivered a strong entertainment program at the Opera House last Tuesday, featuring solo and quartet pieces, plus Sullivan’s Cox and Box farce. Morse led the group with engaging humor and strong stage presence, while McNitt Sutton and Cook complemented the act with skilled vocal performances and lively numbers that drew applause and laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College Almaroons
Almvatoons Quartetto
Herman N. Morse
Ralph McNitt
George Sutton
Maynard A. ‘Cook
Gertrude Whitney
Lula
Arthur Sullivan
Cox and Box
Mesa McNitt
Morse and Sutton
Maynard Cook
Cook
McXitt
Almaroons
John
Iowa
Sutton
Lawrence Rea
Chicago
Rea
Margarow
Elm Grove School report for month ending April 17
Elm Grove school Pine River No 2 reports pupil enrollment and attendance for the month ending April 17. Absent but not tardy include Warne Boury Ruthie Richmond Ekdred Gibbons Sadie Wibbons Bersalee Henry Roy Packer Dennis Hibingen Gidmey Strong Le Strung Hobie Myers Peter Myers Bryan Myne Sarl Myers Mine Ries Nellie Acker Ketha Fowler Leuta Wood Melvin Packer. One pupil Leroy Packer received a certificate for attendance and punctuality during the winter term of four months. Teacher Mertie Le Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Grove
Pine River
Clarenes Acker
Vera Henry
Gracie Packer
Hanen Acker
Nettie Woodmansee
Treme Hiew
Thoon
Warne Boury
Ruthie Richmond
Ekdred Gibbons
Sadie Wibbons
Bersalee Henry
Roy Packer
Dennis Hibingen
Gidmey Strong
le Strung
Hobie Myers
Peter, Myers
Bryan Myne
Sarl Myers
Mine Ries
Nellie Acker
Ketha Fowler
Leuta Wood
Melvin Packer
Attem
Leroy Packer
Mertie le Lewis
Trio Concert At College Chapel Friday Evening
A piano violin and cello recital will be given in the College Chapel Friday evening April stb by Miss Ransom of the College and Miss Davison and Miss McDonald of Detroit. The program includes works for piano and violin and for piano violin and cello with Miss Ransom as ensemble leader. Tickets are on sale at Rhodes drug store for 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Chapel
Miss Ransom
Miss Davison
Mise McDonald
Detroit
Germany
Miss McDonald
Parle
Artintie Rccess
Anle
Rhodes Drug Store
AD Cents
Mies Ransom
Raberstein
Evenimir
Detroit Evening News
Suit
Schutt
Allegro Risoluto
Mixe Ranesom
Missy Davison
Celtio
Popper
Donald
Kohenstein
Mina Davison
Mies Mosnmd
The Coming Debate at Alma and Olivet College
Alma hosts a Friday May debate in the college chapel between Alma and Olivet College teams. Alma’s Horst Spyles and Bradfield face Oliver’s three debaters with three state judges expected. A parallel Olivet debate on the same topic will feature Messy Mome Cobb and Marchmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
J. Olivet College
Oliver
Olivet
Messy
Mome
Cobb
Marchmont
Order League Formed By City Representative Citizens
A new Order League is reported in This City as representatives and citizens unite to organize community service, civic events, and neighborhood improvement efforts under a shared charter and leadership.
Pike of Ithaca President Appoints Legislative Committee
About forty delegates from nearly every part of the county met in the U B church in Albion Friday afternoon and formed the nucleus of a county hood council league EC Clapp, chairman of the county local actions committee called the meeting to order. A constitution was adopted providing for a county president, secretary and a treasurer, and an executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Church
Hood Culeenahin League
Clapp
County School Commission OY Elects Officers
Pike County School Commission organization formed with one member from each city village and township. Prof CF Pike of Ithaca was elected president EO Clapp of Alma secretary and L J Alger of St Louis treasurer. An executive board was empowered to appoint members. C P Pike M Wolfe and J Chamcters named to a legislative committee to pursue better laws on drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huars
Couuty
CF Pike
Ithaca
EO Clapp
Alma
L. J. Alger
St. Louis
C.P Pike
M. Wolfe
J Chamcters
Dry Counties Grow as Prohibition Spreads Across Cities
A Michigan led local option push shows many cities remaining dry or poised to go dry after May 7. The list names Atlanta Augusta Birmingham Bangor Brockton Colorado Springs Columbus Champaign Cambridge Concord Decatur Evanston Everett East Liverpool Enid Fort Scott Fargo Haverhill Jacksonville Jackson Kansas City Knoxville Leavenworth Lewiston Lowell Macon Malden Natoba Oklahoma City Portland Quincy Rockford Shreveport Tyler Wichita Waltham Woburn Worcester and more. The survey highlights anticipated shifts in beverage laws nationwide with strong opposition and support from varied communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Atlanta
Georgia
Augusta
Birmingham
Alabama
Bangor
Maine
Brockton
Massachusetts
Colorado Springs
Col
Columbus
Champaign
Ilinois
Cambridge
Masachusetts
Concord
New Hamshire
Decatur
Evanston
Everett
Macmachsetts
East Liverpool
Ohio
Enid
Oklahoma
Fort Scott
Kansas
Fargo
South Dakota
Haverhill
Jacksonville
Aiiiote Jackson
Tennesses
Kentucky
Parmdena
California
Portland
Quincy
Rockford
Trinoin
Bolom
Bomearville
Massachuesstts
Sherman
Texas
Shreveport
Lowisiana
Tyler
Wichita
Waltham
Masiachusetts
Woburn
Mamachusetts
Inca Worcester
Mamachusette
Horn
Michigan Fish Laws of 1808 Synopsis Adopted
The Michigan fish laws restrict fishing to protect species like speckled trout and landlocked salmon. Open seasons for trout and grayling run April 15 to August 16. many inland waters ban nets and spears year round, allow only hook and line in winter, and prohibit disturbing fish with explosives or certain devices. Violations carry fines up to 100 dollars or imprisonment up to 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Pasion
Walon
Ping Lake
Charlevaix County
South Ari
Pickeral
Crooked River
Maple River
State of
Raw sugar import tests loom for Michigan plants
The West Bay City Sugar Co. will soon start a short raw sugar import experiment from Germany to gauge if Michigan beet sugar factories can enter a new era of employment. The plan faces tariff issues and requires minor plant changes, with potential expansion to Caro and other sites if Bay City succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscola County
Lhat Week
West Bay City
Germany
Michigan
United States
Bay City Co.s
Caro
Annual Meeting Elects Vestry Members
At the annual meeting of St. Johns Vestry held last Monday evening, G. W. Palfrey Edward Hanoch and H O Richardson were elected to the vestry for three years. The vestry includes these men plus FA Leonard W Constable J M Montigel A W Wright and W Tinker Ely Brewbaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Messrs
G. W. Palfrey
Edward Hanoch
HO. Richardson
Fa, Leonard
W. Constable
J. M. Montigel
A. W. Wright
W. Tinker
Ely Brewbaker
North Michigan WMA to Hold April Session at United Brethren Church
The North Michigan Branch of the Womens Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church schedules its annual meeting in this city April 29 and 30, 1908 at United Brethren Church. The program spans devotion, addresses, papers, round tables, and services led by delegates Hart Bates Mutheron Wood and Rev. Ida Robbin with a focus on church missions, social greetings, reports, and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Michigan
The
Womens’ Missonary Association of the United Brethren Church
Hart
Mutheron
HH. C
J. Potter
South Boardman
Proutier
L. Wood
Ituv
A. B
Ide
J. B. Harwood
Sermon
Lr H. Shelly
Offertog
Arcada Grange holds April meeting with plans for May second
Arcada Grange No. 500 met April 1 with all officers present led by W M presiding. Minutes of the last meeting were read and two bills approved. The test of the program included singing recitations essays and a mixed quartet with panoramino visuals. Six visitors attended and the grange adjourned to meet May second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcada Grange No. 500
W. M
Capt No
Pantomine
Grange
Rev J M Wolfe on four weeks vacation in Georgia
The pastor of First Methodist church Rev J M Wolfe is on a four weeks vacation granted by his church. He is visiting his old home in Georgia and plans to attend the Methodist general conference in Baltimore before returning home about May nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wolfe
First Methodist Church
Georgia
The
Methodist Church
Baltimore
Easter music at St Johns church choir service
The choir of St Johns church will revest near Sunday morning and evening for Easter music. This provides an opportunity for basses who could not attend last Sunday to hear the Easter Sunday music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns’ Church
Bass
Svening
Rain Delays Mt Pleasant Indian School Game At Davis Field
Heavy Saturday morning rain made the Davis Field clay surface slick and forced cancellation of the Mt Pleasant Aerial School and Indian School contest. Players are shaping into form, with Hoban, Adrian Star, and Ann Arbor kid making positive impressions as coaches arrange future trials. Track work continues with improving distances and field renovations enhancing spectator view at the diamond and track facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Pleasant Aerial School
Indian School
Inet
Alm Tt
Harper
Davis Field
Hoban
Adrian
Mod Khlers
Ann Arbor
Preent
Big
McColtuur
B. Chapel Bins
McComb
Albion
Axure Wlio
Ganien
Elader
Mets
Washing Embroideries by Sunlight and Borax Method
The procedure uses soap and warm water with a pinch of borax in each batch, then seals the fabric in a glass jar placed in bright sunlight for 24 hours. Rotate the jar to expose all parts, rinse thoroughly, and repeat with clear water in the sun until the fabric is white. A reader notes restoring yellowed hand embroidery with this thin method.
Lawsuit Settled Over Boy’s Leg Injury in Rail Accident
A Detroit Journal dispatch from Flint dated April 16 reports Justin Strielgow of Fenton settled with Grand Trunk for 2900 after losing his leg when a freight car struck him as he neared a train in Holly last summer. Streigow, a former Alma man and former superintendent of the electric light plant, was a minor at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
Flint
Justin Strielgow
Fenton
Grand Trank Railway
Holly
Strelgow
Streagow
Alma
Electric Light Plant
Advertised Letters List for Week Ending April 16 1908
Advertising notices show a weekly list of undelivered letters including Albert Bray ton Linsie Carters Vern Chody Warn Decker Ted Fegur son AL OB Hew CG EB Marvin Wertha Miller Bertram Raymond James Sena baugh Herman Stover Lil Hien Typlinds J Wasserman. Items not claimed will be sent to Dead Letter Office on May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brayton
Linsie Carters
Vern
Chody
Warn Decker
Pullasky Ends Big Gratiot County Sale Continue Through Month
F E Pullasky popular Gratiot merchant has run a highly popular sale during recent weeks linked to the March List. The sale, aided by insurance law adjustments, allowed closing out stock and benefited county shoppers. It will run through the month, offering urged opportunities to buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Pullasky
Gratiot Couny
School Report for District No 8 Arcada
Rebool report lists students marked present or tardy from District No 8 Arcada. Names include Hesle Birmingham Saville Birmingham Nettle Husted and several tardy students such as Daymoo Thrash Ruth Thrash Lotu Thrash Ethel Rice Arthur Bee Nina Birmingham Tracker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebool
Arcada
Hesle Birmingham
Saville
Birmingham
Nettle Husted
Daymoo
Ruth Thrash
Lotu Thrash
Ethel Rice
Arthur Bee Nina
Tracker
Miss Eden Lyman Teaches Woodward Lecture Night
A large Alma Springs audience heard Miss Eden Lyman discuss children's literature and storytelling at the Alma Springs Hotel gym. The twofold topics covered storytelling for children and for adults, with a dancing fairy tale as a highlight accompanied by Miss Messinger on piano. Solos by Miss Caldwell and Miss Montigel drew strong applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Lyman
Alma Springs
Feild
Twoffold
Resolutions Endorsing Roosevelt and Taft for National Leadership
Delegates at Read City convention of the Eleventh congressional district reaffirm allegiance to progressive Republican principles. They endorse Theodore Roosevelt and support War Taft as the strongest exponent of these ideals, urging delegates to actively back his nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Read
Theodore Roosevelt
Hiss
War Taft
Probate Court Estate Actions And Appointments
Probate court hearings list appointments of administrators and guardians for several estates. Daniel Bailey’s estate names Daniel L. Sharrar as administrator. Noah Bannister named guardian for Mary Bannister. George McPherson guardianship granted. Richard W. Finch estate petition set for May 1. Zina W. Carter creditors’ claims settled. Sarah J. Caupin estate petition set for May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bailey
Daniel L. Sharrar
Noah Bannister
Mary Bannister
George McPherson
Sarah McPherson
Sarah J. Caupin
Marriage Licenses and Local Notices
Marriage licenses list includes Jay Miller and Hazel Allen from Newark and Ithaca with ages 20 and 18, plus several others. The item mentions Joe AlBraader and Maud May Rich from New Haven with ages 2 and 10, and Sadie Dawson from Breckenridge aged 5. A Big Rapids paper praised Mia Cherryman with a note about Alma Opera House event on Monday April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Miller
Newark
Hazel Allen
Ithaca
Myrtie Koon
Big Rapids
Mia Cherryman
Alma Opera House
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Alwardons
Successsul
Cox
Box
Coz
Bouncer
Mr. Morse
Martelle
Ted
Swift Alina Matior Mat
County School Commission
OY. Pike
Grasibt Coounty
Jennie
Slater
Mary M Drew
Bik
Elyton
William H Graham
Charles H Adams
Sec
North Shad
Susie Babike
Fred Verner
Alma Shem Rhynard
James Dell
Washington
Jeewe K Wonders
James W Vandemark
Riverdale
George Stoneman
William H Stoneman
Awl
Ste
Jacob Intel
John W Total
Phaw
Ney Soon
George W Parks
Fannie FE
Lafayette Sarah A
Jonathan Gidley
George
Francis Gidley
Seely
Emereon
Daniel W Breckenridge
Banco and
Jewe
Sey
Wheeler
Brackenridge
Danial W Bronkenridge
Jee EO Moilgn
Breckenridge Willan
Wo Mitchell
James Goodwin
Tthaena Ray P Baldwin
Ale Tom Towowad
Bethany
Thomas Grover
George Palfroy
Northern
U. S. Missionary Society
Ses
United
Brethren Church
Ges Fine
Edna Lyman
Ren
Probate
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