05 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
1
The Supervisors finalized the city tax rolls with a total assessed valuation of 1 594 215. Ward distributions show first ward 396 130 second ward 689 695 third ward 231 145 fourth ward 276 045. Total tax by ward and per thousand rates break down county 1.60 school 7.00 state 2.00 highway 2.90 city 12.59. Total per thousand 25.60.
Alfred Farlow of the Christian Defence Church publishes a statement denying that a McClure's Magazine December photo shows Mrs Mary Baker Eddy. The image is claimed to be a likeness of Sarah C Chevaillier, a previous Boston resident who died in California, supported by an affidavit from Chevaillier's son. The committee asserts possession of Chevaillier's photo matching the published image.
Report for month ending No 24 0 totals show 400 attendance and 14 enrolled with 15 average daily attendance. Pupils not absent or tardy include Ross Sullivan Clarence McKean Dewey Onians Laurel Elmer Malin Ernest Ellison Clyde Rexford Johnson Morris Bagnall Marjorie Adams Sadie Gerard Eden Mildred Wiley Mina Onians. Thanksgiving exercises and social last Wednesday were well attended with $1.21 raised for reading chairs and school papers. teacher Haze Hore Porm.
Courier Herald reports Nicholas J. Whalen of Ottawa is favored to win the next speaker of the Michigan House. Eaton’s D. Dickinson and Detroit’s Representative Lord congratulate him, while Governor Warner is satisfied he will be elected, though not active in the contest.
A pretty wedding occurred at the home of C. M. Lathrop in St. Louis on Tuesday evening November h. Clarence Hundey and Mamie Woodward were married by Rev. E Keavell. The couple, popular young locals, were warmly wished prosperity and happiness.
Notice to taxpayers in Alma lists daily tax collection hours at City Hall Clark's office from 10:00 am to 3:90 pm through January 9 1907. Pans A Baker City Treasurer warns a 4 percent penalty after Jan 9. Read as a formal tax deadline notice from city government.
Alma, aided by former high school players and college scrubs, faced Owosso on Demby field in a hard fought Thanksgiving game. Owosso scored twice in the first half through Benson and a crossbar kick on St Cyr, then extended their lead in the second half. Benson stood out with precise place kicking as Alma, hampered by limited practice, fought hard but fell 17 to 0.
Frank H. Withey of Hibbing Minnesota and Miss Julia Morton of Elwell were married at the bride’s home. Rev. Williams officiated with Leone Morton and Louis Anderson as attendants. The couple left for a ten day wedding trip to Chicago and western points then will reside in Hibbing where the groom works as chemist for Oliver Mining Company. Mrs. Withey is a former Alma College student.
C F Brown rents his farm one and a half miles west of Alma and Wednesday December 12 will dispose of personal property at auction. Auctioneer John Rowell conducts the sale one of the largest ever held in Gratiot County with property valued around 5000 dollars. Read the advertisement on another page and arrange to be present.
The Ladies of St Marys Catholic church met on Saturday December 1 at Mrs Margaret McNamara home and formed an Altar Society with officers President Mrs Margaret McNamara Vice President Mrs Dan Goggins Secretary Mrs Judge Pookes Treasurer Mrs James McNamara The next meeting is Thursday December 27 at Mrs Mary Wynnes home All Catholic ladies are urged to attend.
Announcement touts three weeks to Christmas with a display of useful and ornamental presents for men women and children. Highlights include pipes and smoking items, souvenirs and a complete line of high grade fancy stationery. Store promises best lighted evenings and invites visits to view goods.
The Pine River Farmers' Club will hold a Thanksgiving meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Beery on Saturday December 10. All are invited and children are asked to provide part of the program with selections by Mrs. Renegar John Henry and Mrs. Sandlal.
The Methodist church drew a large audience for Rev. Clapp’s 50 minute talk on the creation narrative. He outlined questions to be explored next Sunday and December 23 about the serpent, the Fall, Eve and Adam, and future Garden of Eden scenarios.
A Grand Rapids Press feature profiles Mrs Geo R Brown of Otsego as a gifted young songwriter and vocalist. It notes her latest work Down a Country Lane, her marriage to the local editor, and her early Grand Lodge roots as a charter Wand member. The piece emphasizes her church and social involvement and her role as wife and mother.
Miss Floy Struble remains ill with fever while Frank Proper and family plan a move to Cadillac. A roundup of local visits, travels, and guests includes Gertie Clark Alma visitor Olive Hafer Clio Thanksgiving, Edith Royce Chicago for her brother’s wedding, and G W Park missionary talk at the M E church. New dry goods venture planned by Carson City renters. Wynne family gatherings and a furniture display at Convis & Conv.
College happenings note social events: Miss Alice Coata and Miss Myrtle Black hosted friends in Wright Hall, Thanksgiving vacation attendees enjoyed relaxed rules, Ray Moon led sophomores in Pioneer Hall, and a two week religious series began in the chapel. Minor miscommunications mentioned with Phi Phi and Freeble societies.
D. R. Parkard and E. W. Devereats, both from Alma, take over the Ithaca Music Company, purchasing the Peet Brothers business. The shop will retain its location two blocks west of the Ithaca Baking-Grator Co. Journal, and will operate as the renamed store.
Caple Soule Hardware Co advertising Enameled Ware with a Christmas coaster giveaway. Boys under 15 compete by purchasing and crediting amounts to their coaster effort, with prizes including $5 or $10 Gull Pieces from the ware manufacturers. The store promises high quality ware and aims to help a boy at Christmas.
Dora Thorne draws strong public interest with critics praising the production. The show comes to the Almm Opera House next Saturday evening with reserved seats available at Sharrer’s drug store as audiences look forward to a lively drama portrayal of the famous novel’s events.
Sab bath Bohool at nine, preaching at ten in the morning and seven at night. Prayer meeting Tuesday at seven in the evening. Rav. A. A York is the pastor.
A large Alma audience heard Hon. Clarence A. Buskirk of Boston speak on Christian Science at the Alma apora house. He described the church’s history, growth, and current reach with the mother church in Boston and more than four members there, noting millions of adherents and hundreds of thousands benefiting from its services. The talk lasted over two hours and held attentive listeners throughout.
About a year ago City Council directed City Attorney Kress to draft an ordinance regulating peddling within city limits. Frank Crow was arrested, convicted, and appealed through circuit and Supreme courts, which affirmed. Kress conducted the prosecution in all courts alone. Seidler vs Porter replevin: motion to dismiss denied for lack of demand before writ. partnership alleged between Porter and Seidler. motion granted and case dismissed.
Chas. Wilson of this city was killed by a train in Scottville last Saturday. His body was brought to Alma for funeral services held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at his parents’ Michigan Avenue home. Theo F. A. Clapp conducted the service. Interment followed at Riverside cemetery. He leaves a father, mother, and siblings behind.
Local notices record residents traveling to Detroit, St Louis, Onaway, Bay City, Flint and Cadillac for business and visits. Include church events, a box social, a tailor shop buy, a Turkish troubles talk, a home town Christmas sale push, a burglary case, and a St. Johns bazaar at the Opera House on December 13. The American Boy Christmas issue praised. Thanksgiving gatherings noted.
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