Alma Chautauqua tribute and next season pledge
The Alma Chautauqua of 1914 is hailed as a community triumph with thanks to the Civic Improvement League and ward ticket chairmen for their unpaid work. The Redpath Bureau is praised for talent, tickets rise to 2.60, and early signups for 1915 show the event will recur, with proceeds shared among organizers and civic groups. The notice also lists land parcels and a drainage district hearing date and officials involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Learue
Jesse Fuller
Swarthout
Mike Messinger
George W. Moore
James
Alma
Redpath Bureau
Sarah Weight Lancashire
Ofr
Alp Cook
Chautaayun
Civic Improvement League
Notice of Gratiot County Drain No. 818 letting
I E W Redman Gratiot County Drain Commissioner will take bids September 1 1914 at Ezra Leonard's residence for construction of Drain No 818 in Sumner Township Gratiot County Michigan The plan includes a 4 ft bottom width bank slopes 1 in 1 and four side-rights of way with six foot minimum excavation clearance and four highway bridges Bids judged on lowest responsible price with security and a one day review of assessments for the special district to follow at the letting site
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ferris
J. Eb, Boothe
BE. A. Wolford
James Fisher
T. Laing
John Robson
Fof Sumner
Ellis A. Potter
George Bryant
Drain
A. D
Sumner
Gratiot
Pine River
Michigan
Anid
Drain Commissioner's Office
A. Johnson
C. Rosenberg
John Giles
Thos. Pelton
A. Tomlin
Ezra Leonard
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Alma Readers
Over one hundred thousand have recommended Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney and urinary ills with thirty thousand testimonials published. Alma residents share experiences, including Mrs Zienefuss of 404 Woodworth Ave who found relief from back pain and dull secretions after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Poster: Milburn Co, Buffalo. Do not confuse with other remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Alma
Ziewenfuss
Woodworth Ave
Mich
Doan
Rhodes
Dean
Ithaca Local Items Rev L McLain Evangelizes in Cheboygena
Ithaca notes report Rev L McLain of Ithaca Baptist Church conducting evangelistic services in Cheboygena for the upcoming fortnight. The community also mentions travel, family, and local developments including hotel changes and a flower show.
Outing, Birthday, and Fire Damage Across County
About 60 relatives gathered at Ben Counseline’s Newark township home for his 80th birthday as a purse of 310 was presented after a dinner and program. Fires struck Wrenda and North Star area farms, burning barns and hay. losses included two hogs and 20 to 30 tons of hay. District barn fires spread across multiple farms with property damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Canada
Batavia
New York
Peterboro
Ont
Toronto
Port Huron
Saginawae
Ben Counseline
Newark Township
Counsellor
Cadillac
Detroit
Midland County
Coleman
North Star
Alma social notes and town news items
F E Ellsworth and wife of Hastings hosted by Charles Rhodes and family. Louis Hudsons off to Belding for a 2 or 3 day visit. Mrs Fred Dingwall and daughter of Ithaca in Alma visiting Prof Cook. Harlow Raycraft and Miss Mabel Billsby guests at Forest Hill. Mrs Humphrey returns to Alma from Lorain Ohio. A A Chick Will Amsbury Al Benson spend week angling on Big Manistee. Dora Adams of Mt. Pleasant hosted the Misses Isenhath and Shaffer. Edna Kelly and Ruth Kelly visit Saginaw. Kelly heads to Detroit for a week. William Hutchinson recovering from arm injury enjoying layoff at Prospect Ave. Adra Miller Elaine Losey guests of Mrs Robert Wilson near Wheeler. C Benedict M J McPhee and guests Nell Conley and Mrs Frank King of Hemlock visit Crystal. Emily Mitchell stays with Mrs J T Myers then returns to Shepherd. Western Union Telegraph Office moved to Wright House, cables installed. Boy uniforms arrive for Alma’s 72 members. Mrs Humphrey’s millinery stock bought by J A Gerhardt shipped to Gingrich Millinery Reed City. Creaser block readied for J A Gerhardt’s possession around Sept 1. W R Thornburg visiting brother Dr F C Thornburg en route from Columbia Univ to Owatonna Minn. Fred Slater reworks store interior and adds room for boys’ and men’s ready-made clothing. Thursday night Charles Speaker arrested in St Louis for driving with lights out. fined 6.75. Gratiot County Gas Co supplies arriving slowly. machinery scarce. Oil coke and coal arriving by carload. gas expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
It. L. McLain
Ithaca Baptist Church
Cheboygena
Carl Ranger
Fen
Detroit
Niagara
Mylex F. Gray
Gratiot Journal
Mikee
Ithaca
John Wurtz
Will Zimmerman
F. E. Ellsworth
Hastings
Charles Rhodes
Louis Hudson
Belding
Fred Dingwall
Alma
Professor Cook
Harlow Raycraft
Mabel Billsby
Forest Hill
Humphrey
Lorain
Ohio
A. A. Chick
Will Amsbury
al Benson
Manistee
Funny Creatures
Dora Adams
Mt. Pleasant
Myrtie Isen“hath
Clara Shaffer
Edna Kelly
Ruth Kelly
Saginaw
Kelly
William Hutchinson
Prospect Avenue
Adra Miller
Elaine Losey
Robert Wilson
Wheeler
C. Benedict
M. J. McPhee
Nell Conley
Frank King
Hem- Jock
Crystal
Emily Mitchell
J. T. Myers
Shepherd
Wester
Charles Speaker
St. Louis
Gratiot County Gas Co
Linen coat and bonnet set for summer fashion preview
A linen garment described as cool and exquisite in ber fonds pink with white cotton braid and crochet trim. It features a directive directotre style, a dainty white hat with pink flowers, and white button boots. The overall ensemble is presented as a summery display for the season.
Last Good Opportunity to See the 1914 Grand Army Encampment
The Forty-eighth Annual National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Detroit from August 31 to September 5, 1914. The Citizens Committee on arrangements has prepared an elaborate program for veterans. This may be Michigan’s last chance to salute Civil War survivors. Pere Marquette Railroad offers convenient service from all Michigan points via ticket agents. W. E. Wolfenden, General Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Detroit
Citizens Committee On Arrangements
Michigan
Pere Marquette Railroad
Pete Marquette
W. E. Wolfenden
Feneral
Robert Hamp in St Louis Visits Local City on Monday
Robert Hamp of St Louis spent Monday in the city visiting local residents and conducting meetings. He toured downtown and spoke with community members about upcoming public events and city projects, drawing attention to local development plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hamp
St. Louis
City
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TRE Sua Grautaloua
BTN
Ladies of Civil Improvement League
Pear
Allen Stafford
W. A. Tomlin
FE. W. Redman
County of Gratiot
Sumner Township
Tore Redman
E. Wv Canty
Emma Guthrie
J. Guthrie
R. L. McLain
Ithaca Cemetery
R. G. Dean
Anna
M. Ge Skinner
W. R. Thornburg
F. C. Thornburg
Columbian University
New York City
Owatonna
Minn
Fred Slater
Frederick C. Martindale
Bert Silver
Sandy Copeland
Chas
Joe Price
Cormeduen
Little Howard Wild
Agest Clown
Silver Bros
Tageler
ISS
Laura Silver
James Marzello
the Puune Ld Clown
Mataro
Flying Geyers
Voudle
Silver Family Band
United States
Brewer's
Vaudette
V. H. Miner
Gray
Gratiot Co
Arkansas
Home Lumber ® Fuel Co
Alma Park
John Livingston
Gleaner Order
Mr. Livingston
Lucy Bellemay
Harris
Kinc
J. E. Cox
Joliet
Albert Maier
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