Final Vote Push Ends Soon in Local Contest
The piece urges readers to act now for the Last Extra Vote Offer with only days left before the deadline. It outlines bonus votes for subscriptions, reminds helpers to prompt supporters, and notes the final timing from December 25 to December 29 with escalating prizes tied to different subscription levels. The report also covers bowling results at Ainsley’s Bowling Alley and a piano recital by Miss Ethel Rhynard, plus local news on a Pon tine theft case and poultry show success for Andy Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temaina
Pere Marquette Railroad Sale Set By Court For April
Judge Arthur J. Tuttle in federal court fixed April 5, 1916, as the sale date for the Pere Marquette railroad to satisfy creditors. The line has been in receivership since 1912. Upset price previously set at 14 million dollars, with bonds and interest likely pushing total to about 42 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Tuttle
United Sates District Court
Pere Marquette
Tuttle
Ice Rink Planned on Davis Field Campus Notice
The notice outlines plans to build an ice rink on Davis Field during holidays. It mentions field lighting, student participation, and safety measures for winter activities on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Field
Christmas Candle Lighting Tradition Returns
A civic group promotes a Christmas Eve candle light vigil between five and seven in the evening. The event honors the spirit of power and divine wisdom, inviting the community to partake in a reverent observance of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiase
Alean
Hidden Verse Fragments Spark Playful Rhyme Spin
A fragmented, whimsical verse segment invites readers into a playful word puzzle mood. It references an elf, a cunning lead, and a call for assistance, with rhythm and eccentric phrasing.
Christmas Wish From Alma Record
A Christmas greeting from The Alma Record of Alma Michigan expresses wishes for peace health happiness and success for readers. The note hopes forgotten scars heal and future hopes are fulfilled as old friends and coworkers remain uppermost in thoughts.
A Gift of a Year's The Record Subscription
When a Christmas gift to a distant friend is hard to find consider sending a year's subscription to The Record. The paper is appreciated by many and offers value far beyond a costly token, delivering consistent enjoyment.
Popular Plan Lets Bank Promote Thrift With Small Weekly Deposits
The First State Bank launches a January 1916 plan issuing pocket savings plan certificates worth 1 or 2 dollars to each depositor who adds the same amount weekly for forty nine weeks. The scheme aims to ease saving for gifts, school, furniture, taxes, or long term savings, with monthly 1 dollar deposits possible and small payable jars unlocked on demand by bank officials, inviting every family member to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Housing Shortage Hits City As Families Struggle for Space
The town faces a severe housing squeeze with about 1000 residents displaced by creased housing and crowded conditions. Many buildings house two families in single rooms while vacancy remains scarce. The Republic Telew Company plant employs forty four families in Re Layla, highlighting the mismatch between jobs and housing. Officials urge rapid construction of 200 more units to meet demand and support local enterprise.
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Ainia
Republic Teweh Company
Re. Layla
Thie Ae
Howe
Salem
Christmas Day Service at St John’s Church
The parishioners of St John’s Church will hold a Christmas morning Holy Communion on Saturday at 10 o’clock. A short sermon will be preached by the rector and all who wish to attend are welcome to join in confession and thanksgiving.
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Christ
Christman
St. John’s Church
Alma Lodge F P and A M Installation Recap
Alma Lodge Free and Accepted Masons held installation Wednesday night led by Past Grand Master Herbert Montague with F A Gill as acting Grand. After, lunch was served by Howard Lake and Harry Orwig with Vern A Miner and others assisting. New officers include Worshipful Master Frank C Parker and Senior Warden Earl Parker.
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Alma Lodge
Herbert Montague
F. A. Gill
Howard Lake
Harry Orwig
Vern A. Miner
Frank C. Parker
Earl C. Parker
Ray W. Torin
Albert J. Archer
Jesse E. Fuller
John & Bacorterr
Devon
Tylir
Very
Orwig
Ores Allen
Merrell Stuckey, Chaplin
J. Print Jackson
Pianlat
Carlyle Wother
Body of Mrs Bert Granger Found in Pine River
The body of Mrs. Bert Granger of St. Louis, missing since Tuesday, was recovered from Pine River Saturday evening. Found opposite the bank spot where a muff and coat were found, police suspect grief over a friend's hospital death in Ann Arbor contributed to her distress. She was 26, leaving a husband and two children, aged 10 months and two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Granger
St. Louis
Pine River
Sirs. Granger
Ann Arbor
Transportation service assists workers between Alma and St Louis
The Republic Truck Company runs top and curtain trucks carrying women employees between Alma and St Louis for two daily trips and shuttling workers unable to find housing. Acknowledge neighbors who helped during bereavement. Commencing Wednesday December 1 tax collection locations listed: Forest Hill, Savings Bank in Louis, Ima. Mette LEO H. moe Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Truck Company
Alma
St. Louis
Forest Hill
Savings Bank
Louis
Ima
Marriage Licenses and Public Notice From City
Marriage licenses list names and ages of couples from Wheeler Washington North Shade Newark and Montcalm county with various surnames. Notice from city treasurer announces Friday December 0th collection day open daily through January 1st for tax collection. CHAS. RK Clare Madison of St Louis visited his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Ray Madden of this city on Monday.
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Charles Eastick
Lew Parker
Wheeler
Richard Wolf
Laura Blair
Washington
James Haseel Campbell
Helen Mary Bennett
Hubbardston
Rollie Ryan
Multum
Beaurien Struble
North Shade
Chee Query
Montcalm Courtty
Idewca Herwted
Newark
Cintide S
Bbawie
Bethe
Maxon
Bath Af VW
Iseler
Wotworr Hichard Mywe
Grace Mille Vipwee
Alybette al Alipis Waty Gileon
Lil Hin Com
Beth Af Maen
Nerion
Irwaturer
Fritoys
Dee
Nxem
Clare Madson
St. Louis
Mr. and Mee Ray Madden
Nothe Saturday Tecemine City Notice
A fragmented notice mentions no city delivery of malls and contact details for mail wall, with unclear timing and references to cash and Pestmartor.
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Christruis
Hezekiah Platt of Springport Dies at Home
Hezekiah Platt born October 5, 1804 Parma Township Michigan died December 16 after a sudden headache led to apoplexy. Survived by wife Myrta Belle Chappell three daughters and a son (son died at birth) plus two sisters and two brothers. Funeral held December 10 at Church of Christ with Rev J D Tanner. buried Ventaburg Cemetery. Relatives attended from Springport Albion Climax Marion and nearby areas.
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Hezekiah
Aes Platt
Parma Township
Jackson County
Michigan
Myrta Belle Chappell
Birh
Springport
Mich
Aix
Vestaburg
Rock
William Platt
William Inman
John Chappell and Sons
Edwin and
Dell
Mildred Chappell
George Stoddard
Albion
Samuel Chappell
Climax
Allan Chappell
Marion
New Gratiot Clare Isabella Doctors Group Formed
Physicians from Gratiot Clare and Isabella counties unite into a single association. Dr N Brainred of Alma presides with Dr Brownatetter Mt Pleasant as vice president and Dr Highfield Riverdale as secretary treasurer. About 90 doctors attended the Wright House meeting. Monthly gatherings will feature papers and talks from eminent medical figures.
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Gratiot
Clare
Isabella
Physicians of
Brownatetter
Mt. Pleasant
Highfield
Riverdale
Eal
Christmas Program at M E Church Alma
Christmas exercises at the Alma M E church feature Joy Bells scripture reading and prayer the 40 member chorus performing Christmas Time Behold He Cometh and other acts including sales Chorus Christmas Belle three Wise Men star appearance and a candle drill. A boy address Coulis Bearnes holy chorus and distribution of prizes conclude with a final prayer.
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M. E
Alma
Penes
Wytrummnyibe
Saarte Clase
Notice to tax payers of Arcada Township
Tax payers of Arcada Township are advised to attend a meeting at the Commercial Hall to discuss the will and related matters involving Bank et Ids and J, Vee 4k Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcada Township
Bank Et
Handel's Messiah Performed by Alma College Choral Club
Alma College Choral Club presented Handel's Messiah Friday evening at the Presbyterian Church. The performance drew a modest audience and highlighted the choir's solid tone and attentive phrasing under their conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Alma College
Oratorio Singers Win Praise At Alma College Concert
A large attentive audience praised Alma College Choral Club and orchestra in a Messiah performance at the Presbyterian church. Soloists Miss Liora Withers and Miss Gladys Bradner impressed, while Professor Knapp and Hugh Dickerson delivered strong tenor and orchestral support.
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Alma College
Presbyterian Thurch
Chriatmak
George Myeideriek Fandel
Dublin
Bram Blinstruth
Grace Dugan Roberta
Sadie Messinger
Wil
Gladys Bradner
Liora Withers
Chicago
George B. Knapp
Mt Pleasant Normal
Hugh E. Dickerson
American Conservatory of Music of Chicago
Dickerson
Aging Man Dies After Long Michigan Residency
Albert Waterhouse born near Lockport New York May 6 1850 died December 19 1915 in Michigan moved with family to Adrian then Trabella county later lived with his daughter Mia Jt Smith in this city. He married Catherine Plunsburg and left children Lops three girls Merten Homer Ming Emerey Lonmly Mea J Warter and Mrs J Lo Smith. Services held at the MM church Rev Thumee GR Breen presiding and interment at Riverdale cemetery.
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Albert Waterhouse
Lockport
Niagara County
New York
Mich
Adrian
Trabella County
Mia
Jt Smith
Catherine Plunsburg
Lops
Merten
Sasketchewan
Canada
Homer
Duluth
Ming
Emerey
Fiallagy Wash
Lonmly
Weidman
Mich Mea
J. Warter
Mra
J. Lo Smith
MM. & Church
Thumee GR. Breenlew
Riverdale Cemetery
Card of Thanks From Undisclosed Family Members
The und resigned wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their assistance and kind words during our bereavement. R. H. Stickrod W. F. P. Stickrod.
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MR. Walterhouse
R. H. Stickrod
Stickred
Stickrod
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