William Miller Granted Verdict In Rail Road Injury Suit
William Miller of this city was awarded $800 by a circuit court jury against the Ann Arbor Railroad Company in a long, contested case arising from a September accident south of Alma near Church’s crossing. Miller, a former foreman, sued under the Federal Employers Liability Act after a collision with a gasoline car brake failure. The trial spanned over a week with expert medical testimony, and the jury deliberated twelve hours before returning the verdict around 7:20 a.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miller
Ann Arbor
Caor
Alma
Church
Miller
Ihaca
Goldman's Crossing
Church's Crossing
Ithaca
Goldmiast J
Crewe
Harrison Whitmore
Whitmore
Chruch
Coenpany
Railroad Company
Sear
N. Brainerd
B. Gardner
G. Hall
Pompeii
Hume
Real estate expansion in Alma signals growth plans
F W Roggies, manager of Republic Motor Track Co, bought the Burrix property on Midh Ave east of the factory and signed a contract with Henry Soule to build five houses at once. The move is pitched as a sample for business leaders to spur local growth, as housing is seen as key to attracting factories.
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F. W. Roggies
Republic Motor Track Co
Burrix
Midh. Ave
Henry Soule
Alma
Mr. Ruggles
Some Spooners Eyes Drappers Witness Light That Heals
A western city resident forgot to pull shades during a nightly call, drawing a crowd outside the window. A Morris chair and two lovers staged a private show for passers-by who gathered for the second act before the curtain fell. The lesson urged: keep lights up but pull the shade.
State College Co operates Ames summer farm project for county boys
The county Y M C A plans an acre per boy crop program with corn beets cucumbers or other crops. Agricultural college will supply bulletins and expense records and every boy meeting goals will earn a trip to Michigan Agricultural College by automobile. Local volunteers support the program and Blaine Curtis of Alma invites interested youths to join clubs focusing on crop improvement and farm life.
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Agricultural College
Michigan Agricultural College
Automobiles
Blaine Curtis
Alma
German opposition to break in relations with U S
Confidential dispatches from ambassador Gerard indicate strong German political influence against any move by Berlin that could sever diplomatic ties with the United States. Interlaced cables suggest the Berlin government may offer concessions in response to the American demand to halt submarine warfare, though sufficiency remains uncertain.
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Berlin
United States
State Department
Ambasador Gord
Inler
Mt. Gerard
Whte
Evangelist A. V. Morrison Leads Gospel Meetings
A series of gospel meetings will be held at the Seven Day Adventist church at Hastings and Gratiot Avenues. Evangelist A. V. Morrison will preside, with services starting Sunday evening April 20 at 7 16. Long evenings are planned for the week. All are invited to attend.
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Seven Day Advert
Hastings and
Gratiot Avenues
A. V. Morrison
Arbor and Bird Day Proclamation 1916 Michigan
Governor Woodbridge N Ferris proclaims Arbor and Bird Day on May 5 1916 urging schools to plant trees and hold exercises to protect trees and birds. The message lauds trees along highways and their role in insect control and beauty, noting generations will benefit from the trees and birds.
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Michigan
Woodbridge N. Ferris
State of
Woodbridgen
Ferris
Unconsciousness Incident Ties In School Stock Handling
Maxwell, a manual training instructor, was struck in the knee by a heavy plank while assisting a janitor with stock in the timing room at a fen ded school. He briefly lost consciousness, regained it hours later, and was taken home on Stead Street after medical aid.
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Fended School
Maxwell
Stead
Jis
Robbed of Pocket Cash Near Forest Hill
Aw Vane Ball returning to his brother in law Frank Bowman’s home two miles west of Forest Hill was grabbed by three husky men who demanded money. They took 4.00 in cash and rough handling left Ball with small scars. Ball did not notify police, reducing chances of capture. Ball is well known in Alma and stayed with George Oliver on East Superior Lastneet.
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Aw Vane Ball
Forest Hill
Frank Bowman
Young Ball
Mr. Ball
Ball
Alma
George Oliver
East Superior
Armenian Wedding Ties Indianapolis Couple at 316 Center
In Indianapolis on April 22 a marriage joined br. L. G. Beshgetoor and Miss Elmon Dagavarian. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s parents’ home with relatives and Armenian friends, Rev. V. Beshgelor officiating. A feast followed featuring Oriental dishes. the couple will reside at 16 Center Street.
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Indianapolis
Br. L. G. Beshietoor
Elmon Dagavarian
V. BK. Beshgelor
Alma
Owe Naion
U. of M
Apple Pie Contest At Gas Company Office
On May 5 at 9230 pm the domestic science class of the high school hosts a unique apple pie contest. Gratiot County Gas Co funds prizes for the best pies, with auction proceeds benefiting domestic science equipment. Entrants are from 8-A section, judged by Miss Dunlap, Miss Jennie Smith, and Prof Behults.
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Gas Company
Gratiot County Gas Co
Gratiot County
Mise Dunlap
Mise
Jennie’ Smith
Behults
Republic Truck Company files $300,000 suit in Ithaca
The Republic Motor Truck Co. sues Pittsburg Model Engine Co. in circuit court at Ithaca seeking 300000 for non performance of engines. Damages equal the shortfall between contract price and payments made. Also notes the sudden death of Mrs B. B. Soule in an incident at her home.
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Ithaca
Republic Motor Truck Co
EL. Smith
Pittsburg Model Engine Co
Pittsburg
Penn
Republic Track Co
Pitteburg
Republic People
Mre
B. B. Soule
Toon
Reverend Besheetoor Returns for Short Stay
The Gatmont weekly reports Rev Besheetoor’s brief visit of a month in Milwaukee and a week at theContin enev fete. He preached most Sundays at Carotis town during the trip and appeared as field representative for the state missions.
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VK. Bestgetoor
Darainey
Milwau
Wivcamin
Beshgetoor
Cariotis
Alma Girl Marries in This City At Quiet Bridge Ave Wedding
A quiet wedding occurred at the home of James Campbell on Bridge Avenue. Fannie Campbell and Alonso Studebaker were united in marriage by Rev. J. Wi. Priest in the presence of a few relatives. Alonso Studebaker, a Leroy resident, is a reputable young man. The bride, an Alma girl, has many friends sending best wishes.
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James Campbell
Bridge Avenue
J. Wi
Mrs. Campbell
Fannie
Alonso Studebaker
Studebaker
Leroy
Alina
Alma man weds Charlevoix bride in quiet city ceremony
Caris Brown of Alma and Mrs. Mini Rosinsky of Manitowoc Wisconsin married last Tuesday at the bride's brother Chas Rober's home in Charlevoix. Rev Clinton Walker of Charlevoix Methodist church officiated. The couple plan to reside at 414 Gratiot Avenue upon returning to Alma. Dick Brown longtime Alma printer and editor, worked with C P Brown at the Record shop years ago and later with the Alma Journal. The groom now returns to work at the Record office and friends extend congratulations.
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Chas. Rober
Charlevoix
Caris Brown
Mini Rosinsky
Manitowor
Wisconsin
Clinton Walker
Methodist Church of
P. Brown
Mt Pleasant Men Buy Alma Farm Subdivision
Messrs Cape and Johasson of Mt Pleasant purchased a forty acre tract at the head of River Street adjoining Mt Pleasant. They plan sidewalks sewers and a subdivision with late for sale on easy payments. The land suits building sites and could attract factory workers and their families seeking homes in Alma.
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Messrs Cape and
Johasson
Mt. Pleasant
TC. Wright
River Street
Alma
Debate results crown Alma and visiting teams in city clash
Last Friday evening the Oliver negative team lost to the Alma affirmative team in a city debate. The Alma team also defeated Hope at Holland, with Prof. Hedges praising both teams for their excellent work and deserving credit.
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Oliver
Alma
Hope
Holland
Hedges
Odd Fellows Meet at Hall For Degree Night
An evening at the Odd Fellow hall featured four candidates receiving the Third Degree and a supper served by the Rebekah lodge ladies. The Initiatory degree will be conferred next Monday night with all brothers urged to attend as noted by Secretary H. Walker.
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Odd Fellow
Rebekah Lodge
H. Walker
Old Fashioned Social at Methodist Sunday School
The Methodist Sunday school plans an old fashioned social at church parlors next Wednesday evening. An admission of license will be charged.
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Methodist Sunday School
Clouds Mallory Dies at Home After Illness Near Elwell
Clouds Mallory, residing with his parents north of Elwell, died at his home during the night after an illness. A simple funeral is expected. mourners are asked to consult the local notice for details.
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Clouds Mallory
Elwell
Ifrgexentes
Centenary Shakespeare Program At High School
A program commemorating the 0th anniversary of Shakespeare will take place in the high school room Friday afternoon at two. Scenes from famous plays will be performed by high school students followed by a tree planting on the grounds. All are welcome to attend.
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Shakespear
Shakespeare
Steen
High -Chou
Beautiful Easter Services Across City Churches
Easter Sunday brought bright morning and evening services citywide with decorated altars and special music. The Presbyterian church featured a Junge chorus with Mrs Maude Ht Perkins a WCWT speaker addressing prohibition work. Methodist services offered strong choral music and St John Episcopal began with Holy Communion at 6 am. Mrs Will Griffin and Mrs Marshall Allen attended in Grand Rapids Thursday.
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Junge
Maude Ht. Perkina
T. U
Michigan
St. John's Episcopal Church
City Directory Update Request for New Addresses
Local office asks residents who recently moved to provide their new address for the city directory. The appeal stresses completeness and accuracy to ensure everyone is listed. Please submit changes or new details to update records and help keep the directory current.
Rodney Purvis Dies at Eighty in Ohio Native
Rodney Purvis died at his home last Saturday at age eighty. A native of Ohio, his funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the house with Reverend TG R Brownlow officiating.
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Rodney Purvis
Wag
Ohio
Mev
TG. R. Brownlow
Has Her Troubles Too Miss Gay Zenda McLaren
A Traverse City notice reports postponement of Miss McLaren's show due to inefficient railroad service. The entertainer's engagement here was rescheduled after an earlier spring postponement caused by illness amid rumors of a Hoodoo.
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Gay Zenda McLaren
Traverse City
Miss McLaren
Ansuerte i Pts
Mrs A K R Smith Hosts Philothean Bible Class
Mrs A K R Smith entertained the Philcothean Bible Class at the Methodist Sunday school at her home Wednesday evening. Refreshments were served and an enjoyable social hour followed.
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Mra. A. KR. Smith
Methodist Sunday School
Alma Music Store remodeling and grand opening planned
Work advances on interior remodeling by Piret State Bank area for Alma Music Store occupancy. Grand opening scheduled for Saturday April 29. A fire call reported at Floyd Glass residence on Ely Street prompted quick department response. chemicals used to suppress the blaze prevented further damage.
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Piret State Bank
Alma Music Store
Rae
al Music Store
Floyd Glass
Ely Street
Central Michigan State Fair proposed near Alma
At a Monday Alma Driving Club meeting plans emerged to lease J H Bell Farm north of Alma for a Central Michigan fair. A temporary organization will seek to incorporate with $5,000 capital to fund a central state fair, with track work and matinees to attract agricultural interests and breeders.
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Alma
Michigan
J. Fo Holl
Lhast
Tuesent
Blewehers
Central Michigan
Centen
Complimentary Recital at Alma College Chapel Wednesday
Citizens of Alma are invited to a free recital at Alma college chapel on Wednesday at eight o clock. The program features a quartet of solo voices and an accompanist, with Miss Helen Clarke Moore Mrs Melissa Segrist Series George Edwin Knapp Reese Farrington Veatch and Misa Hase Everingham. Everingham has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Frederick Stock. The program includes four Cadman solos titled The Morning of the Year.
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Alma
Alma College
Helen Clarke Moore
Melissa Segrist
George Edwin Knapp
Reese Farrington Veatch
Misa Hase Everingham
Locals Defeat Ithaca at Ithaca Fairgrounds
Alma high school defeated Ithaca at the fairgrounds with a 7 to 1 score. The contest ended early after rain halted play in the seventh inning. Local pitcher Allen held the Ithaca bats in check, allowing no late rally.
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Ithaca
Alma
Allen
Sugar in Arcada Township Preservation Noted
In 1871 G Mallory of Elwell tied for a position at a maple sugar event in Arcada township. The sugar remains in excellent preservation state.
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G. Mallory
Elwell
Arcada
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MGA Boys
State College
Vane
Indiana
Dr. L. G. Beshgetoor
Center Street
Republic Truck Company
E. L. Smith
Pittsburg Engine Co
Hey VK
Besheetoor Heturns
Mone Studebaker
Post Office Party
Uncle Sam
Fred Delevan
Elwell Street
Mr. Delevan
City
Gratiot Avenue
Alma Farm
Wen
Leve
ODD
Elwell Young Man
Dles
Will Griffin
Marshall Allen
Central Mich
Alma Driving Club
J. H. Bell
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