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Bad weather handicapped some contestants so the paper repeats the extra vote offer this week. Ten thousand extra votes are given for every ten dollars spent on subscriptions from December 2 through December 8.
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
1
Voting coupons discontinued and extra votes extended
Announcement explains removal of voting coupons with remaining credits valid at face value. Weather prompts extension of extra votes until next Wednesday December 8th, offering 10 000 extra votes for every ten dollars in subscriptions. Names listed likely contestants or volunteers appear at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustle
The Chinese Mark Twain on China and Dr Chew
The discussion of China and its people is timely as China shifts from Manchu rule to a republic. Dr Ng Peon Chew, a native Chinese leader, speaks on China’s reforms and future, praised by the News of Indiana polis as a forceful speaker. He will lecture on the Lyceum Course Tuesday Dec 14, admission cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ng Peon Chew
China
Wowrty
Chew
Sub-District Epworth League Rally In Breckenridge
Epworth League sub district rally to be held at Breckenridge Methodist Church on Saturday and Sunday December 4th and 5th. Program includes discussions by Lalu Blackman Vera Wilkinson Mrs Drake Esther Mason Wilbur Price Rev Ford and Rev M A Braund with addresses on Social Len vied and Ix the church a beggar. Junior League and Apworth League activities listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Breckenridge Methodist Church
Procram
Mise Lalu Blackman
Vera Wilkinson
St. Louis
Our Mission
Mrs. Drake
Breckenridge
Esther Mason
Wheeler
Wilbur F.price
Alma
Wilbur F. Price
M.A. Braund
Republic Plant Seeks Permit Entry Controls and Firewatch
The Republic plant tightens access with new permit rules for visitors and a night and day watchman to deter intruders and act as fire guard. The measure targets excessive sightseers and costly labor disruption by unauthorized guests. Cecil Phelps Willims dies at 66 after long illness. leaves six children and eight grandchildren. funeral held at Methodist church with Rev. Beebe officiating. Alma Lancashire from New York visits Ithaca for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Cecil
Roger
Mary
Titus) Phelps
Lorraine County
Ohio
Seneca County
John R. Willims
Michigan
Hamilton Township
Ithies
Thik Anim Ware
Mattie
West
Sour Lake
Texas
Arthur
Sirkies
Letfle
Borough
Wheeler
Levi
Hamilton
Daan
Herbert Ringle
Ithaca
Williame Han
Methodist Church
C. L. Beebe
Presbytery Meeting in Alma With Home Mission Leader
The Presbytery of Saginaw meets December 9 1915 at First Presbyterian Alma for Home Mission conference. Secretary J E McAfee of the General Home Mission Board of New York speaks at 7 30 pm to a popular meeting. all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. McAfee
New York
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Presbytery
Saginaw
First Presbyterian Church
J. E. McAfee
General Home Mission Board of New York
McAfee
Presbyterian Church
Alma
Alina
Mr. McAfew
Close Call: Man Receives 2800-volt Shock in Home Incident
Last Tuesday H McKinney entered his bathroom and, while turning on the electric light, received a 2800 volt shock when a transformer on a nearby pole malfunctioned. He was knocked to the floor, badly burned on the hand, but recovered and left the scene in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. McKinney
Beet seed cultivation to begin near Charlevoix by sugar company
The Holland St. Louis Sugar Co. at St Louis plans beet seed cultivation near Charlevoix, aiming to seed future crops. Other U S plants will also test the experiment next year. The Continental Sugar Co Michigan notes success last year and will expand into the business. Experts claim 16 reasons why beet weed can be produced domestically, offering local employment and keeping money at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland-St. Louis Sugar Co
St. Louis
Charlevoix
United States
Continental Sugar Co
M Blienfeld
Mich
Bert Weed
Germany
Resolutions by Superior Rebekah Lodge Honor Deceased Sister Maria White
The Superior Rebekah Lodge in Hindatimne notes the passing of beloved sister Maria White after long service to the order. The lodge extends deepest sympathy to her family, drapes its charter for thirty days, and asks memorial inscription and publication in the local paper, with copies to Harriet Renner Barbara Carter and Alice Medler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Maria White
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Lodie
Focal
Deay
Harriet Renner
Barbara Carter
Alice Medler
Pleasant Thanksgiving Party Hosts Six Tables of Games
Mr and Mrs John Caple entertained six tables on Thanksgiving evening at yards for the Caple family of Clare Mine Mary Caple of Toledo. The gathering ended with refreshments at 500, enjoying a very pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 5
Caple
Walter Caple
Will Caple
Clare
Mary Caple
Toledo
City Tax Office Extends Fridays in Tax Collection
Notice to city taxpayers that the treasurer’s office will by spend Fridays until December 10 for tax collection and on every day from December 10 to January for further collection. City Treasurer CHAS R MURPHY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spen
Tases
Chas, R. Murphy
Pioneer Bogardus Dies After Long Oregon Stay
W. J. Bogardus longtime Alma resident died at his home in St. Johns Oregon on Tuesday. Born in Ohio in 1839 he served as a private in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry and later moved across states settling in Alma and nearby areas. He left a wife two daughters and a son. The body will be brought to Alma for interment in Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bogardus
Alma
St. Johns
Oregon
Mr. Bogardus
Ohio
Huldy Seymour
Michigan
Tonia
1. 0. C. F. Lode
G A. R
Lord
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Red Cross Seal Sale Planned in Alma With Prizes
Alma to hold a Red Cross seal sale offering buttons and medals as prizes for children and organizations. Details outline 1 cent seals, district and state awards, and deadlines for report submissions. Local agents listed with names and towns. fundraising aims support health programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationet
Prinses
National Association
Red Cross
Cheok
School Report Excludes Absences for Month End Date
Month ending Nov. 19 shows 20 days taught 41 total attendance average 36. Students not absent or tardy include Vern Lanshaw Ruth Lente Leroy Davis Bertie Whitcraft Eugene Crum Leo Adame Victor Pookes Opal Crum Myrtle Adame Jeeter Wilk Nellie Priest LT Ethyl Hrowers, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Lanshaw
Ruth Lente
Leroy Davis
Bertie Whitcraft
Eugene Crum
Leo Adame
Victor Pookes
Opal Crum
Myrtle Adame
Jeetere Wilk
Nellie Priest
Tragic House Fire Claims Mrs Zoss In Alma Area
A devastating blaze at the Zoss home near North Star overnight results in the death of Mrs. Zoss from smoke and flames. Mr. Zoss and neighbors fought the fire. the husband suffered severe burns and exhaustion. The couple’s children and other residents mourn the loss as investigators note the body was found in the parlor area after the smoke concealed the victim. The Gleaners of the Beet Arbor announce a December meeting at the Woodbine farm with officer elections on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Zoss
North Star
Mrs Zoxs
Floyd Smith
Loss Nnally
Toys
Carter
Tir
Crane
North Stier Simmoned
Zea
Smith
Thalster
Lewis Andie
Mere
Andie
Zeus
Chyad Burton
Woodbine Farm
Alma
Seipp and Young Wedding At North Star Parsonage
A quiet wedding was solemnized at the M B parsonage in North Star on Thursday November 2. Rev Carl Leing of the M E church united Miss Nettie tn Young of Middleton Michigan in marriage with a groom from Middleton. Rev Robert Raynors of Albion conducted the ceremony in the presence of a few friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Parsonage
North Star
M. E. Church
Carl Leing
Nettie Tn Young
Middleton
Mich
Robert Raynorw
Albion
Fair and carnival opens by U G S Shep herd ladies
The ladies of the U G S at Shephard open their fair and carnival this morning inviting members of the order and the public. Many useful articles will be on sale and refreshments served daily. A featured sale is a handsome 180 page cook book just issued by The Record office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Order
Record Office
Gratiot County Delegates Attend State YMCA Boy Conference
Fourteen Gratiot County delegates led by County Secretary B C Hobart joined over 1800 attendees at the 13th annual State YMCA Boys Conference in Kalamazoo. Speakers included Fletcher Brockman and Sylvester Long, with the theme A World View. Alma representatives Forrest Smith and Raymond Medley attended, returning with glowing reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiota
B.C. Hobart
YM. C. A
Kalamazoo
Attawance
Michigan
Fletcher H. Brockman
China
Sylvester Long
Gilkey
Hyde Park Baptist Church
Chicago
John ©. Ketcham
State Grange
Brockman
Lansing
Gratiot County
Alma
Forrest Smith
Raymond Medley
Hobart
277th Anniversary Quiet Home Party
A quiet observance marked the 27th anniversary of the Page couple's married life at their home last Sunday. Guests included Dan Goggin and family, Joe Carson and family, and Paris Robinson. The afternoon featured conversation about old times and past events with light merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Page
Dan Goggin
Joe Carson
Paris Robinson
Rendition of a Great Masterpiece Held as Community Christmas Event
The church presents a choral performance led by Presbyterian choir with Mowraew Hoterte directing and Mee Gartie Meseinwer on piano. A large chorus, soloists, and Professor Veutch’s division are featured in a goal to establish the work annually as a citywide Christmas spectacle amid rising interest but modest support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruteria
Pesphoreniany Church
Lwiding
Erie
Mowraew Hoterte
Leskine
Gartie
Twlett iv
Alma‘s
Alena'y Maw
Rusioul
Local merchants boost Record ads in Alma weekly
The Record highlights Alma merchants who advertise to reach old customers and new residents. DW Robinson Dry Goods, Page Hardware, Economy Shoe Store, Cushing and Bennett, Crandall and Scott, Geo Maier, and Maier-Clashion are named with notes on selections, bargains, and weekly ad visibility to drive holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Robinson
Alia
Ecwl
J.B. Page
Ogie Hardware
Mtr
Tega
Cushing and Bennett
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Mark Twain
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Age
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Help Red Cross
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Emerson Township
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Flora Daymon
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North Shade Township
Susan Siple
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Edward Wicke
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Ethyl Hrowers
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Alma Record
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