Death of Pioneer Oscar Morse Aged 85
Oscar Morse a Michigan pioneer farmer died December 11 at the Alma area aged 85. Born in Ohio, he moved to Michigan in 1849, settled in Arcada township Gratiot County in 1855 with his wife Mary A. Keeler. Survived by his wife. daughters Jennie and Malissa predeceased him. Funeral held Friday at 11 with Rev G H Carl officiating. interment Riverside Cemetery.
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Oscar Morse
Michigan
Alma
Cuyahoga County
Ohio
Nehemiah Morse
Oscar
Ionia County
Mary A. Keeler
Gratiot County
Section 15
Arcada Township
Mr. Morse
Homer Burns
Arcada
Hod
Jennie
Malissa
Mrs. Morse
Ithaca
Frank Keefer
William Knudson
Morse
G. H. Carl
Riverside Cemetery
Dan de Young
Lemuel
Fred Morse
Will Lee
Ferris Center
Sherman
Wilson Keefer
Lyons
Wm. Morse
Stanton
Wm. Naldrett
Northville
Y M C A Address Highlights Youth Oversight Needs
At the Presbyterian church Sunday evening F R Bayliss county Y M C A secretary outlined the movement since its start, stressed parental responsibility for home life, urged cooperation from parents and church groups, and said the Y M C A will step back if churches assume full control of youth work. He noted the need and progress, and affirmed support for family guidance.
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Presbyterian Church
F. R. Bayliss
Runaway Team Injures W E Dunkle in Riverdale
A team owned by W. E. Dunkle ran away on a Tuesday evening, throwing Dunkle to the frozen road. He struck his head, became unconscious for a time, and sustained painful cuts and bruises. He remains at home, largely unable to work, though now up. The Riverdale Promoter notes the escape was miraculous to avoid worse injuries.
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W. E. Dunkle
Mr. Dunkle
Buys Riverdale Hotel to operate modern hostelry
J Matthews and wife, long-time Breckenridge and Ithaca hotel operators, secured the Strong property in Riverdale and plan a contemporary inn. Mrs Thomas Huannett of Sheppard dies in Brainerd hospital after surgery for appendicitis. Mr and Mrs Ely Ferris and Mr and Mrs Claude Estey accompany the remains on the train to Shepherd under W Stillgenbauer undertaker care.
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Riverdale
J. Matthews
Breckenridge
Ithaca
Thomas Huannett
Shepnerd
Brainerd Hospital
Ely Ferris
Claude Estey
W. Stillgenbauer
Shepherd
Hooper-Farmer Riot Wrestler Challenge Ends With Rice Match
Hooper challenged a visitor claimed as Dr Ervin’s cousin a wrestler from Port Huron. The bout concluded with Farmer Rice stepping in as opponent when no referee was present. Hooper offered Rice as a standing wrestler for future bouts.
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F. W. Hooper
Farmer Rice
Port Huron
Hooper
Gasoline hazards and holiday ads spark local miscellany
A mixed local page warns that left open gasoline vapors can evaporate in 24 hours and form a dangerous explosive. notes on holiday telegrams and a Poets bottle window display follow. A Sunday school conference at Alma M E church outlines plans for October 1913 and barber earnings are briefly discussed alongside a Chicago teaching college ad.
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Hetty Green
Ty Cobb
Western Union Telegraph Company
Alma Flour and Feed Co
M. E
Alma M. E
Moser Harbor College
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Ills
Smith Bros. Grocery
Sudden Death of Mrs. J. R. Purvis at 147 Grant Avenue
Mrs. Harriet Sickelsteel Purvis died suddenly from heart failure last Tuesday evening at the home of Joseph Sartor, Sr. in Alma. Born in Dunia County in 1853, she married Andrew Iverson at nineteen, had one son, later remarried George Downs, lived near Alma and Castleton, had three children, and finally wed I. R. Purvis twelve years ago. She was an active Christian, member of United Brethren, and involved with WCTU and WRC. Funeral at home with Bishop C. L. Wood. burial Riverside Cemetery beside husband and two children.
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J. R. Purvis
Grant Avenue
Andrew Tyerson
Wesley Iverson
Mr. Iverson
George D. Downy
Castleton
Barry County
Gratiot County
Alma
Edmund
Delia
Bertha
Charles Andrews
Downs
I. R. Purvis
Purvis
United Brethren Church
C. L. Wood
Riverside Cemetery
Alma Grain and Lumber Co lights dispute with city council
An open letter from December 14 1912 to Alma’s Common Council argues against eight arc lamps being discontinued after the company has expanded lines and installed lamps under the city’s resolution. It contends that cutting back to thirty five lamps would devalue the company’s investment and asks for input on a fair solution.
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Alma
Michigan
D. W. Adams
Superior State
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Tts
City lamp contract under fire over permanent extinguish rules
A street lighting contract is challenged as the City orders more lamps but seeks to extinguish or relocate existing ones. The company argues the agreement fixes lighting for ten years starting January 14, 1908, with cost and location changes to be paid by the City and that permanently cutting out installed lamps voids the bargain.
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Grover Avenue
Council
George Sharrar
Hudson
Ohio
Chicago
Champaign
New Oleans
Sharrar
Alma
Banghart
Mabel Hutchings
Alma Grain & Lumber Company
College Pernants
Lodge
S. L. Bennett
Michigan Sugar Compa
Allen
Superior’ Street
Union Telephone Company
X “Yeas" Wells
Union School
Wells
Chas, Hatch
Two Greatest: Hoag Addresses M. E. Men’s Bible Class
Glarenge E Hoag delivered a Friday evening sermon at the M E church arguing Christ and the Bible as ultimate sources of truth. He contrasted human greatness with Jesus’s supremacy, citing Carlyle Renan and others to illustrate the divine vastness of Christ.
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Mr Hoag
M. E
Christ
Robespierre
Cromwell
Voltaire
Wesley
Abraham Lincoln
Jesus
Thomas Carlyle
Shakespeare
Michael Angelo
Ernest Renan
Jesus Christ
Phylinda Bennett Dies at 86 in Riverdale Home
Mrs. Phylinda Bennett died Wednesday December 11 at her daughter Mrs. George Teachworth’s Riverdale home. aged 86 years 6 months 20 days. born in New York state she married Mr. Bennett and came to Michigan early. She leaves nine children four daughters and five sons and multiple siblings with five generations alive at her death.
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Phylinda Bennett
George Teachworth
Riverdale
New York State
Bennett
Michigan
Gee
Moses Teachworth
Ithaca
Wm. Bennett
Grand Ledge
Alonzo
Alma Grain & Lumber Co. letter on city dispute
The Alma Grain & Lumber Co. asserts both parties act in good faith but warns the council's stance harms the contract to light the streets. The company states it will cooperate to achieve an amicable, equitable adjustment while noting aim to preserve hitherto agreeable relations. Also mentions Bittner's greenhouse offering a large assortment of flowering plants.
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Alma
Alma Grain & Lumber CO
St John and St LouisChristmas church events list
The Episcopal St John Church announces a Christmas tree event with a children's cantata Glimpses of Bethlehem on December 24 at the parish house. Christmas Day Holy Communion at 9 30 am with music and a sermon, followed by services on St John’s Day December 27.
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Bethany
J. Frank Jackson
St. Louis
Dr Blaisdell Honored Guest At Ithaca Presbyterian Banquet
The Gratini Co Journal praised Dr Thomas C Blaisdell president of Alma College after his address to the men’s Bible class of the Presbyterian church in Ithaca. Those present left with the conviction that a force for rational moral and civic righteousness had been added to Gratiot county.
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Blaisdell
Atula College
Presbyterian Church At
Ithaca
Gratini Co. Journal
Thomas C. Blaisdell
Alma College
Presbyterian Sunday School
Gratiot County
Alma Happenings and Local Notices in Brief
Local column reports on YMCA conference takeaways at the Methodist church with speakers listed. Alma Flour window display and Swarth trading flour sacks highlighted. Victor records offered as gifts. Mrs. Alice Webster visiting en route to Los Angeles. Porter's advertises a violin for fifteen dollars. Northbound motor car breakdown near Elsie causes service delay. Local residents Ira Ball and Violet Harwick visit C R Brewer. furnished rooms for rent at 421 W Superior.
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Grand Rapids
Methodist Church
Donald Blaisdell
Malcolm Smith
Donald Smith
Saginaw
Alma
S. L. Bennett
Alice Webster
Woodstock
J. A. Watson
Los Angeles
Porter's
Elsie
Owosso
Ira Ball
Violet Harwick
Cadillac
C. R. Brewer
James K. Kress
W. Superior Street
Card of Thanks for Graceful Support and Flowers
The Purvis Iverson and Andrews families thank friends and neighbors for assistance and the beautiful floral offerings during their recent bereavement.
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R. R. Purvis
Wesley W. Iverson
Charles Andrews
Surprise wedding of Stickney and Miss Swarthout in Alma
In Alma two residents J H Stickney and Miss Elsie Swarthout were married after a private ceremony with Rev Stark. Friends celebrated with a lively charivar that evening as the couple prepare to establish their home with Swarthout's parents.
Wanted Woman For General Housework In Ithaca
Classified notice seeking a competent woman with references for general housework. Applicant should contact Mrs C S Neteorg in Ithaca Michigan. Also an advertisement notes Christmas gift ideas including fancy pipes tobacco and cigars at Al Davis Cigar Store with complete gift packages.
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C. S. Neteorg
Ithaca, Mich
al Davis Cigar Store
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Sec’y. F. R. Bayliss
Aeata
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1. R. Purvis
J. Sartor SA
Burialno Riverside Cemetery
W. T. Amsbury
The
Glarenge E. Hoag
M. E. Men's Bible Class
Phylinda Beane
Bittner’s
ST. John's Church
ST. Mary's Church
Blabgooll
Uoghl
H. Stickney
Elsie Swarthout
Stickney
J. H. Stickney
Alina
Rev Stark
Tarrage
Eaeh
Mr. Stickney
Express
Realty Opera House
United States Express
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