23 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
1
Michigan adopts new vehicle laws effective January 1 1910 requiring motorized auto use standards. The reform outlines registration rules and driver requirements with enforcement provisions and penalties for noncompliance. Official guidance from state authorities sets deadlines and compliance expectations for residents and businesses.
A historic notice outlines updated motor vehicle rules including annual renewals, increased registration fees to three dollars, required front and rear number plates, and annual transfer reporting. It prescribes speed limits within cities and villages, passing rules, and safety duties for drivers when overtaking horses or other vehicles, plus a general directive to retain current numbers if applications are filed.
The report chronicles college social life ending term activities, noting student gatherings, events led by football and gym teams, and the closing of college year celebrations. It mentions teams and venues, with vivid but nongraphic descriptions of nightly events and campus routines.
A long-time local merchant, T J Blair of Elm Hall, announces retirement after thirty-six years in business. The notice details final sales, closing plans, and authority figures overseeing the transition, with references to upcoming auction and community notices.
The court case concerns the private ties and actions of a local official tied to the Sawiiome river area. It details petitions, deadlines, and ratification requirements under a broader regulatory framework.
The Sumner Grange meeting outlines elected officers including chaplain treasurer secretary and overseer. A program features piano duet vocal selections debates, songs, roll call, penny march, and readings on winter stock care and housework with Grange gossip and question box.
A nostalgic holiday scene recalls returning loved ones, children gathered for a big family Christmas, and a kitchen filled with pies and cakes. The speaker envisions mistletoe, a wreathed room, and the joy of kinship around a ready tree as memories and warmth flow through a century old home.
Mr and Mrs Johrsent visit Grant Roals relatives for holidays. Miss Margaret Hiellig to Lake City for holiday with parents. WB Adavies family to Detroit for Christmas visit. John Swigart attended state meeting of Superintendents of the Poor in Phila. J Cohen stayed with sister in Grand Rapids. Miss Susie Hawes from Elm Hall visited WoW Ferris pair. Mrs bh C Woodard and granddaughter Beanlah Pare spent Sunday at McBride. Mrs KC Cortatalk of Silverton visiting city. Wit Thayer with uncle David Seymor in Clare. Miss Lawise Gideon of Lethbridge visiting G I L Carl family.
December 97 Miss Thorn Mbesinler of ghee city travels to Tope St Latte for Neve Yelkely accompanied by Mis St Jolie, aural art teacher. The piece notes a promising vocal pupil, Beaamredh, hailed as Germany's greatest traveler, with plans to study for several years dependent on recuperation and progress under training.
Central Michigan Bean Growers association held a well attended meeting at the Wright House to discuss heat conditions. Members from across Michigan planned a January banquet in Alma to boost attendance and promote Alma as a key meeting point for rival Michigan groups.
The Misses Emma Sagart and Lois Fraker, former teachers in Newaga and Grand Ledge schools, will visit the city to spend the holiday season with their parents and friends.
Mrs Wy 1. Phalips returned tome last Thor lay Aberinator a two werks visit with relatives up Farwell Her brother Gen Leveton, accent, partied Her book for a fie lays visit Mr and Mrs TOW Foreman, who have teen the gests of their slaughter, Mrs A. A. Chick, for the past three temths, retorted to their home at Grind Rapids, Meovediy. Ma aml Mrs. Marty Chase and Hanekiter Margarete, returned to their home at Leslie Inst Thiralay after one week's visit with relatives in the city. Miss Altra Vemalen, who is spent fre the Normal at Ypsilanti, is spend me the helidays with her parents, DeWitt Venght and wife, of this city Mrs J. W. Hoag, of Traverse Cry, was the guest of her sister, Mrs J. H. Mapes, the latter part of tas week all over Sunday Miss Dessi Callahan, wh is teach ing at Newark, spent Sunday with her parents. J. Callahan and family, of this city Mrs A. VanDeventer air) son, Ralph, of Ithaca, spent last week at the home of her father, D. L. Sharrar, of this city. Joseph Rolling left Monday for Mr. Pleasant and Clare, where he will visit relatives until after the holidays. Mrs. J. G. Wellington and daughter, Thelma, left Monday for an extended visit with relatives at Milbrook. Mr. and Mrs Roy Barnhart spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Calvin Best and wife, of Forest Hill.
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