Much Ado About Nothing Delights City Audiences
The Greenroom Club premiered on December 4 at the city opera house and earned unqualified praise. Prof Adawa trained a capable cast including Caldwell, Allen, Marsh, Morne, Phillips, Ackerman, Sutton, McPadden, Graves, Castellain, Titus, Fraker, McComb, Bartholomew, Bayley, Markham and Avery. The production impressed with clear diction, elegant costumes, and strong staging, signaling the group’s progression beyond amateur status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenroom Club
City Opera House
Adawa
Shakespeare
Leonato
Balthazar
Pedro
Misses Caldwell
Allen
Beatrice
Hero
Min Caldwell
Miss Allen
Marsh
Benedict
Morne
Claudio
Phillips
Don Pedro
Ackerman
Leonate
Mrs Markham
Margaret Witd Urso
John of Avery
Conrad of Craig
Hoga
Queen Elizabeth
Ansyum
Alnimnian
Married People's Dancing Club Invitation at Alma Michigan
Deputy Fink reports an invitation from Mt Pleasant to Alma club members for a dancing party at Pythian Castle Mall on Thursday night December 19 extending from 1 PM to 7 AM. Signed by RA Cochran president of Mt Pleasant club, dated December 9, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fink
Alma
Michican
Pythian Custis Mall
RA Cochran
Mt Pleasant
Michigan
Alma Club
Mp Cochran
FARMERS STUNG BY COOP CREAMERY SHOCK
A Detroit News dispatch reports Mt Pleasant area farmers faced losses as ParmerY Go-Oper ative Creamery Co set new terms after a last Friday settlement. The plant reportedly spent over 1000 dollars in mortgages and stockholder endorsements, with many farmers holding vailed cream checks threatened by the move. The outcome could force stock withdrawals and raise rates for the community, affecting numerous local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
Parmer'y Go-Operative Creamery Co
Mt. Pleasant
Reminder to Subscriptions in Arrears for Cash Payment
A second reminder urges subscribers in arrears to pay promptly or renew in advance. It notes many papers raise prices and stresses cash payment, offering a special document and urging readers to renew before expiration.
Local Ladies Oratorical Contest Set at Alma College
Intercollegiate Oratorical Association of Michigan shifts women to a separate event. Alma College hosts Friday evening December 1 in the College Chapel with contestants including Miss Lila Fellows Miss Lily Tanner Miss Hazel Fraser Miss Elvina Hoover and others. The winner will represent Alma College in the statewide women’s oratorical contest at Hope College.
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Intercollegiate
Oratorical Association of Michigan
College Chapel
Mike Pear
Hutch
Robert Burns
Lila Fellows
Francis BE
Willant
Lily Tanner
Hazel Fraser
Elvina Hoover
Connell
Alma College
Hope College
New Alma Foundry and Machine Shop Bought by Nelson
Harry Nelson acquired the long established J. M. Montigel foundry and machine shop in Alma, bringing a seasoned background from Grand Rapids and Detroit. He plans new machinery, expansion, and fully guaranteed, high quality work with skilled staff and growing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nelson
J. M. Montigel
Montigel
Nelson
Alma
Grand Rapids
P. M
Reliance Automobile Co
Detroit
Alma Manufacting Co
Lis
Nolenn
Extra Sunday warning for age, plan seven day mercy
Readers are urged to consider the consequences of an extra Sunday in the coming week. The notice warns of penalties or pressures tied to the added day, urging caution when the date arrives and noting implications for activity and worship.
Mrs Baker Dead In Chicago Mercy Hospital Notice
The Muskegon Chronicle reports the death of Mrs Throdure Gater former Muskegon matron died in Chicago at Mercy hospital last night. The body will be brought to Muskegon arriving tomorrow morning for burial in St Martins cemetery. Survived by four children Joseph Hart of Chicago Jota Carpenter of Alma another daughter in Buffalo NY and Barnard Baker of Chicago. The family moved from Muskegon less than ten years ago. They formerly lived at Sanford and Third streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Baker
John Carpenter
Mex Throdure Gater
Chicago
Mercy Hospital
Biahetes
Pere Marquette
St Marty's Cemetery
Sire Baker
Mre
Joseph Hart
Mee Jota Carpenter
Alma
Lving
Buffalo
Barnard Baker
Muskegon Les
Sanford and
Third Streets
Bank statements reveal turmoil at Alma banks
The damaged text suggests Alma banks faced financial strain at the start of operations. It hints that local people demonstrated fear or unrest, with references to altered records and cautionary reflections on recent events. The fragment mentions perusal by many and retained documents showing evidence of public alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Cose
Businesseo
Hospital Notes From Arvada Yet Again
Fragmented notes report various injuries and medical updates in Arvada area. Mentions Mr Lewis Strong, Fred Van Thorn, Arthur Wayne with injuries from a bridge fall, a further accident in Sr. Lanke left Friday, a patient knocked crutches causing knee inflammation, doctors Day and Brainard performing operations, and Micheal Kaufenberger undergoing care for seven months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Strong
Arvada
Fred van Thorn
Arthur Wayne
Lanke
Dently
Tielor Hind
Day
Brainard
Micheal Kaufenberger
Choral Union presents Gade Crusaders cantata in college chapel
The Choral Union invites the public to a December seventeenth concert in the college chapel featuring Gade's Crusaders cantata. Mist Sutton Morse and Miss Ransom join the soloists with Mrs St John directing and the chorus. program to include a piano number by Miss Ransom. A ten cent door charge supports expenses. all music lovers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Chapel
Gade
Ade
Copenhager
Sepuig
Mendelsohn
Chapel Royal
Copenhagen
Crusaders
Meera Sutton
Morse
Mra St. John
Miss Ransom
Liberal Union
Methodist Sunday School Officers for Coming Year
The Methodist Sunday school announces officers for the upcoming year. Superintendent Carl Washiure Ave and Superintendent F L Convis will lead, with Carl Delavan as secretary and Wesley Allen as treasurer. Sophia Hutchinson was elected superintendent of the primary department and given powers to choose staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Carl Washiure
F. L. Convis
Carl Delavan
Wesley Allen
Sophia Hutchinson
Chou
Seville Sumner Farmers Club elects officers at meeting
The Seville and Sumner Farmers Club met at the Gee farm with Mrs Densmore and Mrs Hentsie providing music. Officers elected for the coming year include President Wm T Pitt, Vice Presidents Mewit A Gee and Jordan Allen, Secretary Kilis Pouter, Corresponding Secretary Mrs W Matlory, and Treasurer Gastarouy Quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville
Sumner
Pleasant Farm
Mra
BL Gee
L. Densmore
Mra Hentsie
Mre C Denemore
Potter
Wm. T Pitt
Mewit A. Gee
Jordan Allen
Kilis Pouter
Mra W. Matlory
Boston Frm
A J Stanley
Lincoln
Kansas
Sas
Pogeewes
Wm Latimer
Mra Voller
RL A
Fine sugar beet country near Charlevoix factory debated
The article notes Michigan sugar beets’ quality in Charlevoix area with average sugar content tests between 16 and 19 percent, claiming the region ideal for a sugar factory. Investors Wool and Fink Crom of Arcada aided with the meeting, which adjourned to dine with Mr and Mrs Frank Gee in Sumner in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlevoix
Michigan
Wool
Fink Crom Arcada
Frank Gee
Sumner
Christmas Tree Exercise at Boyer Sunday School
The Boyer Sunday school and the Methodist church plan Christmas exercises and a tree lighting with gifts for all. Miss Lelie Shinkis of Ypsilanti, a guest entertainer, will perform soprano songs backed by a reader and violinist. The program promises unusual excellence and the Record hopes local citizens attend to hear her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer Sunday School
Methodist of Well
Santa Claus
Mite Lelie Shinkis
Ypstianti
Mariette
Mis Shiels
Traveling bag debuts at J. ih Paller's Lazere
Special bargains offered on trimmed hats this week at Mre Gaffoey's with a focus on style and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ih Paller
Mre Gaffoey's
Alma College debate on nonsectarian shift and funding
A special dispatch from Grand Rapids outlines a synod meeting discussing Alma College's future. Debate centers on making Alma a nonsectarian school to qualify for Carnegie pension funds for teachers. The synod considers a systematic campaign to fund pensions, noting Alma’s solid finances and potential independence pending support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Alma College
Alma
Alrim
Carnegie
Prosperous Farmer Thanks and Praise for 1907 Crop Value
A 1907 report by Secretary of Agriculture Wilson notes the year’s crop value at 7.412 billion dollars, praising farmers for wealth from favorable weather and abundant production. It attributes high prices, economic strength, and national welfare to farmer-led growth, warning of no hard times amid strong agricultural output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Chicago
Rey
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Hie Surius
Stewke Marsket
Tassle Street
Central
Harriman
Standard
Rockefeller
United States
Comte
Real Estate Transfers List Dense with Odd Names and Parcels
A compressed page item lists numerous real estate transfers including Prank L Pox to Edgar P Caldwell. Wind Biveg eit dain Ladwick to Donglaee White. Maria Morgen to jas EK Morgan. W Pearce to Isaac L fentoon Jee HIG Newton. Martin Wolfe to Phebe M Graham. Albert D Gilson to Nowh H Keiser. The fragmentary notes reference streets like 24 Pine River and Elba and mention various grantors and grantees with uncertain spellings.
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Prank L. Pox
Edgar P Caldwell
St Lome
Martin L Miller Ty John Haines Pene
Ee Are
Sen IM
Annetta Hammond
Cheong J Sandal
Wee Dd
Ewllle
Benainger
Jacob Gren- Jind
Elba
Maria Morgen
Jas EK Morgan Aly
Swand
Sewer
Seville
Pearce
Isaac L Fentoon
Newton
Louis
Krank Kererkes
Julianne
Hott Kerr
Ailert L. Stwiley
Nori
Ohos
Kentengtonn
We See
Arcadia
Hewitt
Moulton
Milan
Tyler Aipot
Phebe M
Graham
Martin Wolfe
Pine River
Albert D Gilson
Nowh
H Keiser
Owe
Fermentation Law Affects Dairy Cattle Feed and Milk Quality
A discussion of an old Michigan law affecting feeding cattle with fermented feed and malt products. The rule sought to prevent abnormal fermentation in cows that could degrade milk quality, with debate on enforcement and practical impact on dairymen and cattle traders. The note ends with an unrelated advertising line for cigars.
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Hele
Michigan
Hough
Liquor traffic at constitutional convention debated harshly
The Michigan constitutional convention debates liquor traffic with Hon. Siete of Pontiac urging a stringent but not profane plank. Committees hear petitions, study state laws, and plan a December report while exploring prohibitory provisions and regulatory measures.
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Siete
Pontiac
Lansing
Hanor
Ina
Moore
Eyiadti
Erie
Christmas Bazaar at Presbyterian Church Chore Parlor
The Presbyterian ladies held a Christmas Bazaar with a Christian goods counter a cabbage patch overseen by Mes Wigus Lovey Mary and a fortune teller booth where a sharp eyed reader offered character insights and discounted futures in a European Witch style setting
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Presbyterian Choro
Mes Wigus
Lovey Mary
Mixed Notices and Local Ads From A May Page
A fragmented, era-style jumble of ads and notices mentions La chins Fruit Store Saks prowats and Convis deals, a Mon day center street address, and various personal items. It references Kisch's, West Side pumping stations, rabbit hunting, and a convalescent tone with teas and rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doneph K. Wilken
Saginaw
West Side
Wilson
Alma Eyes Intercollegiate Meet at New Field
Athletic leaders push to host an intercollegiate meet at Alma on a renovated field with high school participation to boost spring athletics. The plan envisions a yearly high school held meet, attracting freshmen trained in prep schools while expanding college programs and baseball prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Eaine
Funda
Davis
Braske
Michigan
State
Cowen Harper
Harper's
Davis Field
Farmer Stulésits
Fini
Clintex
Almanian
Unappreciative Merchants and Local Postoffice Politics
Fragmented OCR style note details editor support for local merchants and editors resisting advertising, mentions postoffice appointments in Ninth District tied to Bis hop, lists individuals Charles Collier Frankfort Peter Johnson Thomp soquiny Orlamio D Hawley Hes petia, notes Rev Irl Hicks Almanac and Weather forecasts with pricing at 30 cents on stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metavghin
Manning
Roswell P. Fig
Charles Collier
Frankfort
Peter Johnson
Thomp
Soquiny
Orlamio D. Hawley
Hespetia
Bishop
McLaughin
R. Hicks
Hicks
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Mt, Pleasant
Hospital Notes
the Choral Union
Seville-Sumner
Farmers’ Club
Prem
Andes
Tme
Paultey
Paci
Gillet
Gilant
Alma Record CO
Alma, Mich
Parker
Poller
Christman
Efery Herdenaatt
Geo
BK Porter
Eldeet
Lihet
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