Near Drowning in Pine River Fred Ligman Heads to Rescue
Fred Ligman, Alma Wis bookkeeper and popular local figure, nearly died Sunday after venturing onto thin ice with his dogs at Pine River. He broke ice to reach shore but became entombed, calling for help until Homer Dunham, Win Wilson, and others pulled him to safety after about thirty minutes in the icy water. Dr. Lamb treated him at home on Grant Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Alma Wis
Pine River
Ligman
Tarek
Mr. Ligman
Homer Dunham
Maple Avenue
Sig Naier
Win Wilson
Mr. Sigman
Grant Avenue
Dr. Lamb
Christmas 1912 Trade Boost For Alma Businesses
Alma business men report Christmas trade the best in the city's history. A veteran advertiser on Superior street notes last week as the banner week of his twenty five years in business, with Alma praised for choosing to stay within Gratiot County's metropolis.
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Alma
Superior Street
Michigan
Gratiot County
Early Closing Notice by Hardware Co. January 1
Take notice that on and after Monday January 1 the stores will close at o'clock p m every night of the week with Saturday and Sunday hours excepted. The notice is issued by Caply Hardware Co. Sonia and Carn Otto Saspeninore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caply. Hardware Co
Sonia & Carn
Otto Saspeninore
Christmas at the Masonic Home in Alma
The Masonic Home in Alma hosted a Christmas afternoon program for 400 guests and residents, with vocal and instrumental solos and a gift tree. The event highlighted the home’s new appearance and praised superintendent Herbert Montague, a former Traverse City leader, and his wife for taking on the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weste
Sugar Company Leads Alma Taxpayers in $100 Plus Payers
City Treasurer J. W. Glass reports a total tax roll of $56,081.39 with Michigan Sugar Co. paying $11,753.11, over one fifth of the city’s total. Alma Manufacturing Co. and Alma Grain and Lumber Co. follow as top payers, while First State Bank and Alma State Savings Bank contribute $1,545 and $1,054 respectively. Seventy tax payers in Alma pay more than $100 each, and Gratiot county taxes are largely borne by Asia residents. Tax payments are accepted until January 6 without a late fee. after that a four percent charge applies.
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Glass
Michigan Sugar Co
Alma Manufacturing Co
Alma
Alma Grain and Lumber Co
Central Michigan Produce Co
A. W. Wright
J. H. Lancashire & Co
Francis King
Asia
Beautifull remembered charity donation details
A Presbyterian Swadiy committee led by Misses Sharrar Stilt and Trapp, with Professor Noreste and Ellsworth families, prepared baskets of flour, canned goods, fruit and confections for Chrisalas. Misses Stitt and Wrapp note reduced city destitution this year, reflecting long effort to aid the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharrar
Stilt
Name Change Debate at Michigan Agricultural College
A student association at Michigan Agricultural College East Lansing pushes to rename the college to reflect its diverse programs. With 1289 students, 548 study agriculture and 741 pursue engineering, veterinary science, forestry, or home economics, prompting concern that the current name misrepresents the institution's range of degrees.
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Michigan
University of Michigan
Michigan College of Mines
Michigan Agricultural College
East Laneity
Agricul
Michigan State College proposed as name change for school
A discussion proposes changing the school name to Michigan State College to reflect its structure of five divisions and its status as a state-supported college. The plan aims to avoid misleading outsiders who might think it is solely an agricultural school and to fairly represent all students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ental School
Michigan State College
Masonic Home News From Alma and Detroit Events
C U W Keyes of Grand Rapids recovers from valvular heart disease while two brothers join the Masonic Home in Alma as the institution nears a May dedication funded by A W Wright. Grand Lodge and Detroit events follow, with Rev. McArthur visiting and plans for bungalows on the home farm. Capt Noah H H Dibble, Detroit Union lodge, turns 60 and reflects on a long lakes vessel career before farm life in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. U
Missouri
Sunday School Board Elects Officers at Church Meeting
The Sunday School Board of the Methodist Sunday school held an election of officers last Wednesday evening in the pastor's room. Nominations included Carl Washburn as assistant, Prof McCurdy as first assistant, and Munrill Stucky as superintendent. Other officers listed: Blanche Let senring as superintendent of the Prim Dept, Marcella Adame Sipe as woman deputy, Edith Honper as missionary superintendent, Miss A M Dinter as secretary, Lester Fishbeck as treasurer, Marvella Adame as chorister, Allen Bergy as assistant chorister, Floyd Smith as organist, with Miss Mberta Dunham as assistant organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodisn Simediy School
Carl Washburn
McCurdy
Aessetina
Munrill Stucky
Mix Blanche Letsenring
Prin
Mies Rera Hears
Prim
Marcella Adame
Edith
Mra
A M. Dinter
Dallas Frock
Lester Fishbeck
Nonakt Smith
Tressurer
Marvella Adame
Allen Bergy
Floyd Smith
Mberta Dunham
Exra Smith
Arcada Grange Holds December Regular Session
Arcada Grange met in regular session on Saturday December 93. Worthy Master Hubbell called meeting to order and a business session decided to install new officers at the next meeting. January 6 Brother Howe of North Star Grange to act as installing officer. Oyster soup for the feed. A social Friday December 29 at the hall. All members invited. Meeting closed in form.
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Arcata Grange
Hubbell
Brother Howe
North Star Grange
Grange
First State Bank of Alma Stockholders Meeting
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the First State Bank of Alma Michigan will be held at the bank on Tuesday January 9 1912 for the election of directors Polls open at 10 am and close at 1130 am Alma Michigan December 28 1911 Carl H Washburn cashier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank of
Alma
Mich
Carl H. Washburn
Shepherd Residents Seek Injunction Against Power Company
The village of Shepherd and Consolidated Light and Power Co clash in court over poles and electrical equipment placed without a village franchise. Judge Sears granted a temporary restraining order to stop further pole setting, while the company vows to seek dissolution and a speedy trial on the merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Consolidated Light and Power Co
Shepherd
Sears
Crt
Coe Township
Vheesew
Auction Sales Draw Good Crowds at Forest Will Farm
The Record notes strong attendance at recent auctions with bidders of good standing. On Thursday January 4 at ten in the forenoon, B Mallory offers a large lot of stock and farm implements at his Forest Will area two miles north and two miles west. A second sale is planned January 9 at the W C Mallory farm two miles north of Hiwell for the bidder’s personal property as advertised elsewhere.
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Clivtetinas
Gratiot
Forest Will
B. Mallory
Fray
Jengary
W. C Mallory
Hiwell
Helitan
Dr Won Walker to Visit Alma for Clinic
Dr Won Walker of Detroit renowned specialist with a large county practice will be at the Wright House Alma on Friday January 13. Known for treating chronic diseases his visit offers consultation free on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Won Walker
Detroit
Wright House
Alma
New Depot Projects At Owosso And Area
Grand Trunk Railway buys a lot at Main and Washington for a new Detroit Grand Haven Milwaukee depot. Michigan Central begins excavations for a depot. Ann Arbor railroad calls for bids on a depot and office building costing 50000 dollars. Alma orchestra dances in Woodmen hall attract many youths with a christmas evening of music and thirty couples.
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Grand Trunk Railway Company
Reliance Motor Truck Company
Main
Washington Streets
Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee
Michigan Central Railroad Company
Ann Arbor Railroad
Alma Orchestra
Woodmen Hall
Christmas cantata Santa Claus in Japan staged by Alma Presbyterians
The Presbyterian Sunday school presented a well received Christmas cantata last Saturday, blending Christmas and Japanese themes with costumed performers. Santa Claus visits Japan to celebrate with local children, featuring solos, duets, choruses, and dialogues, with roles such as Santa Claus, Cherry Blossom, and Fairies voiced by church members.
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Santa Claus
Japan
Presbyterian Sunday School
Alma
Bobby
Priscilla
Ted Kress
Alta Parr
H. C. Moore
Cherry Blossom
Margaret Moore
Frank Notestine
Lee Sharrar
Harold Moore
Pear Blossom
Helen McConkey
Red Lantern
Gabez Cowles
Selma Kerman
Fairies
Esther Rhodes
Carolyn Melchers
Rodney Graham
Carl Wood
Cherryble Aid
Christmas Program At First Baptist Church Highlighted by Children
The Toptier Sunday school held a Christmas program Saturday evening before a Mood sized audience. Readings included The Lord's Prayer and Who it Irene Root. Music featured Christmas Bells and Hushaby. Rev J W Priest gave the addresses and led the offering for Home Missions. A gift distribution followed from the tree with all present receiving a gift.
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Toptier Sunday School
Chrisanas
Sehaud
Helly
Seley
Weleaniw
Veral Olnestead
Irene Root
Hushaby
J. W Priest
Benediction
J. W. Priest
Five More Gasoline Cars Ordered by Ann Arbor Railroad
The Ann Arbor railroad extended orders for five gasoline motor cars to boost service between Cad Mayo oried Toledos and the northern route end at Frankfert. Deliveries expected in January as reports indicate the enhanced service will improve the line’s reach and operations. A local note mentions a fatal heart attack for David Row, a Gratiot county resident of fifty years, who died suddenly in Lafayette township. He was nearly seventy-six, survived by a wife and two stepsons, and was widely respected. In lighter news, W A Bahlke attracted curiosity while strolling with a large sixteen pound steelhead trout gifted by D P Castor from Everson, Washington. The trout arrived in Alma in good condition via the Columbia river route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Secoming
Cad
Frankfert
Oelock
A. S& Melotwyre
David Row
Gratiot County
Dr. Wheeler
Ronde
Rounds
Lafayette Township
Jackson
Missouri
St. Louis
W A. Bahlke
D. P. Castor
Everson
Columbia River
Alma
Butter Tax Battle and Holiday Social Tales
Congressional dairy state members push to reduce oleomargarine tax from 10 to 8 cents amid butter price pressures and industry profits. The piece also covers a High School program in the chapel, a Mallory family Christmas reunion near Elwell, and a New Year’s Day Lutheran service at the Ure church with Pastor Ad Sauer.
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Congress
United States
Iit
Moers
Donald Smith
Dick Rockwell
Mre Calihan
Mary Stity
Bernice Sweet
W. C. Mallory
R. G. Mallory
Ed. A. Mallory
H. L. Rockwell
Charles D. Johnson
Morris and
Mise
Anna Mallory
Ure Church
Sauer
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Fred Ligman
Griestor Neip
the Chica Mason
Rome
Alma Lodge
Mortague
Grand Lodge of Masone
Fone
Ani
H. Montague
Montague
Montegue
Masonic Home Board
Grand Rapids Herald
Bng
Tte
Loek
Herbert Montague
Traverse City
Jorge
Grand Smester
Grand Lodge
Masonic Home
J. W. Glass
Surday Scrios
Arcada Grange
Citizens of
CON. Light and Power CO
Delbert de
Anley
Dr, Walker
Owosso
Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
SOOM
Butter Trust
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