Alma City Council Debates Office Consolidation Plans
Mayor N F McClinton called a special session to hear reports on uniting city offices for the year starting May. The majority urged merging street, marshal, and park duties under one man, plus combining water works and sewer supervision. A minority proposed pairing water works with street duties instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. McClinton
Dr. Davy
Hannah
Oxden
Alma
Michigan
Verde Aldarmad Ileall
Aero
Wen
Mayer and Comenon
Mich
Mesa
Tismah
Orden
SanGrméda
Tesac Russell
Alma to Host Gratiot Odd Fellows Day Parade
Gratiot County Odd Fellows assemble in Alma next Monday weather permitting. The parade follows the noon southbound train led by the Ashley band to the opera house for the program. Visiting cantons will perform drills in the afternoon and Lieutenant Governor Patrick Kelly will speak at the opera house in the evening.
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Alma
Ashley Band
Opera House
Patrick Kelly
Car Load of Silos Sold by J M Montigel Dealer
J M Montigel the implement dealer reports a car load of Saginaw Handy Silos sold to numerous farmers. Names listed include Wm Hanley St Louis James McNamara Alma Emory Parsons Alma Wm H Post Elm Hall Grant Beach Vesta burg H F Nelson McBride and C W Sherman Elm Hall. Montigel continues to push spring sales with farmers bringing home new machinery and wagons from the sale room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Montigel
Saginaw Handy
Hanley
St. Louis
James McNamara
Alma
Emory Parsons
Wm H. Post
Elm Hall
Grant Beach
Vestaburg
H. F. Nelson
McBride
C. W. Sherman
Mr. Montigel
Montigel
Brush Car Demonstration Highlights Tough Michigan Roads
Ray Smith and J. B. Knapp traveled from Alma to Detroit to bring back a Brush demonstration car. They returned via Lansing on schedule, but rain and mud between Lansing and Alma made the trip arduous. Mr. Smith praises the Brush as an all around car, noting the arduous journey through mud and worst roads yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Smith
J. B. Knapp
Alma
Detroit
Lansing
Brusa
Mr. Smith
Alma depot blamed for mud and crowding at busy station
Eugene Zimmerman of the Ann Arbor railroad voices outrage over Alma station conditions. He cites a four month Ireland trip and accuses Pere Marquette officials of neglecting travelers amid mud filled platforms and dripping rain. Calls for city action to improve walkways and shelter for the busy union depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Zimmerman
Ann Arbor
Ireland
Pere Marquette
Alma
Peasor
Board of Trade
State Street
Oost
Dr Erwin Operated On For Appendicitis In Ann Arbor
Last Friday Dr Erwin accompanied by his father and Dr McClinton left for Ann Arbor where at 2 00 p m he was operated on for appendicitis. He was not seriously ill until about 4 00 p m when an acute attack led to the operation. He is reported recovering and his full restoration to health seems assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin
F McClinton
Ann Abor
Churaday
Ann Arbor
Frances E Spinney obituary notices Alma and Ewart
Frances E Spinney died at her son John D Spinney’s home in Alma on Saturday evening April 17. Funeral services were held at the residence by Rev Harry L Crain and the remains were taken to Ewart Mich, home of her daughter Mrs Frank Lovereen, for services at her daughter’s home conducted by Rev Fo Sonrrah. She was laid to rest in Forest Hill cemetery. Bearers were six Knights of Pythias from Alma. Mrs James Kress accompanied the party to Ewart as a family friend. Born January 1, 184? in Panama NY, maiden name Frances Davis. She married Andrew B Spinney July 1, 1800 in Panama and leaves a son and daughter. Baptized Presbyterian as infant. charter member of Warren Avenue Presbyterian in Saginaw, later transferred letter to Ewart Presbyterian. She had been a grandmother in two households, known as kind and warm hearted, beloved by Alma residents.
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Frances E. Spinney
John D Spinney
Hastings Street
Alma
Iev
Harry L. Crain
First Presbytrian
Ewart, Mich
Frank Lovereen
FO. Sonrrah
Presbyterian Church of
That Place
Andrew B. Spinney
Presbyterian
Mra Spinney
A Good Stroke Of Business Demonstration in Mt Pleasant
The Mt Pleasant Courier reported the recent two day demonstration at C F Marsh’s grocery as the greatest ever in Mt Pleasant. The firm sold nearly fifty barrels of Alma Bread Flour and served hot coffee and National biscuits. Frank Lettingweil won nearest to the number of Revere coffee kernels in a quart can and received half a barrel of Alma Bread Flour. Wm Wilson next nearest got a quarter barrel and Mr Vanderman won a free one eighth barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
C. F. Marsh
Alma
Frank Lettingweill Guewmel
Revere
Wm. Wilson Xuewmne
Mr. Vanderman
Congressman Dodds Heads Home From St. lente Visit
Congressmen F H Dodds returns to Alma after a Washington trip seeking rapid tartar question settlement and a Congress adjournment by June 1. Dodds looks well and enjoys duties at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Dodds
St. Lente
Dodds
Congress
Mr. Dodds
Weshington
Mail Carrier Lester Thomas Arrested After Leaving Post
Local readers recall Lester Thomas, a mail carrier who quit his position last fall leaving unpaid bills and his family in distress. He was found in Rochester, New York, this Monday as the sheriff arranged to return him to Gratiot county to face charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Thomas
Uncle Sam
Mailen R. FD
Lester
The
Law
Rochester
O. Ly Convis
Mr. Thomas
Gratiot County
Alma Board of Trade Banquet Set for April 30
The first annual Alma Board of Trade banquet will be held at the Wright House on Friday evening. Tickets are on sale at $1.00 each and must be paid for by next Monday evening. All members and citizens are invited, with no invitations issued. Tickets available at local drug stores. BA. Stowe will deliver the address of the evening and the program will be announced next week.
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A'ma Board of Trade
Wright House
Board of Trade
Alma
FL Brown
G. Rhode
BA. Stowe
Michigan Tradesman
Grand Rounds Board of Trade
Friday Night's Entertainment at Montana Opera House
Heavy rain did not dampen Friday's show at the Montana opera house. The performance was hailed as one of the strongest in days, despite an onstage accident when Mr. Hert Dibble suffered facial injuries from a premature explosion. He finished the act, then traveled to Saginaw for hospital treatment.
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Montana
Opera House
Brown
Hert Dibble
Dibble
Lamb
Lamb Called, Who Found Mr. Dibble
Hieayes
Wright House
Saginaw
Record Liners Pay For Garden Sond Ads
The Record reports a parcel from Congress map F. H. Dodds with 11 packages of garden seeds from the agriculture department, available at the office by application. Each caller received one package and the supply sold out within forty eight hours after mailing. The five liner did the work. Use the advertising columns for selling or exchanging items.
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Congress Map
F. H. Dodds
Agriculture Department
Confirmation Services at St Johns Church
Confirmation services were held at St Johns church this week under Bishop Richier with Father Kroegger Merrill Father Miller Glaswin Father Whelan Carson City and Padier Mulvey Alcom. Fourteen were confirmed four adults and ten children and took their first communion. The church was decorated with carnations and lilies and the services were largely attended despite rain and storm.
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St. John's Church
Richier
Kroegger
Merrill
Miller
Glaswin
Whelan
Carson City
Padier Mulvey
Alcom
Billiard and Pool Tournament At K of P Club
The K of P club hosted a billiard and pool tournament last Thursday evening with twenty plus members in attendance. Six played billiards and ten vied for the pool prize as the club room proved a splendid venue for members to enjoy an evening and future events are planned.
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K. of P. Club
Tornado at Cleveland Leaves Casualties and Devastation
A tornado swept through Cleveland and northern Ohio yesterday, killing three people and fatally injuring six while destroying property valued above 81 million dollars. Mrs. E. C. Crandall attended the funeral of Mrs. Odell in North Star last Thursday.
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Cleveland
Ohio
E. C. Crandall
North Star
Settle Now Please Pay Subscriptions Promptly
A 1908 government rule requires weekly papers to be paid in full to receive mail. April 1 1908 2H Recorn struck anyone not settled from the list. Many subscriptions due again must be paid promptly. Check your paper number to see if paid to a date and owe if not. Pay before your paper is out to ensure continuous delivery.
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United States
Democrats name State Chairman E Shields of Howell
Democrats select E Shields of Howell as state chairman at a Lansing meeting held yesterday afternoon. He succeeds John T Winship of Saginaw, who has refused to serve another term as chief of staff in the forlorn hope campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. ©. Shields
Howell
Democratic State Central Committee
Lansing
John T. Winship
Saginaw
Langer
Public Recital at Alma College Chapel May 4
The music department of Alma College will give a public recital in the college chapel on Tuesday evening May 4 at 8 o'clock. All are invited to attend.
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Alma Colege
Gratiot County's Townsend Ely Named State Highway Commissioner
Governor Warner nominated Townsend A. Ely of Alma to succeed Horatio Earle as Michigan state highway commissioner. Ely, a Gratiot County pioneer and former state senator, has held village president and postmaster roles and helped author the good roads bill. His four year term begins July 1 with a 2500 dollar salary.
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Warner
Senate
Gratiot County
Townsend A. Ely
Horatio Earle
Ely
Michigan
State Senate
T. A. Ely
House
Beautifying the depot lawn with roses and honeysuckles
Mrs Frevots King leads a city beautification effort at the depot, planting Hall's honeysuckles on the south posts and Dorothy Perkins Rambler roses to the north. When blossoms appear the view from trains will please riders, while a north side screening wall could improve impressions of the city and hide refuse piles along the railroad right of way.
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King
Hall
Dorothy Perkins
Cleaning Up Bays Cleanup Days Set by City and League
The Civic Improvement league and the city council designate Thursday April 29 and Friday April 30 as general cleanup days. Residents are urged to clear streets and alleys adjacent to their property to maintain sanitary conditions.
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Civic Improvement League
City Council
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McClinton
Gratiot County Odd Fellows
J. M. Montigel
BRUSH
Messrs
Smith
Knapp
Grand Rapids Evening Press
DR. Erwin
Mr. Pleasant
N.Y
Nistop Richier
St Mary's Church
Horation
Earle
State Highway Com
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