Alma Christmas Tree Exercise Marks Joyful Evening
A municipal Christmas tree event featured a child procession, carols, and a Santa giving gifts to children and the needy. Mayor A P Cook delivered remarks as electric tree lights glowed under a bright moon while legends of Wilfred and the origin of the Christmas tree were recounted. Mr and Mrs Lester Meni of Lansing and Mr and Mrs Homer Burns of Durand with their families attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Cook
Santa
Lester Meni
Lansing
Homer Burns
Lttle
Durand
Clas. Burns
Rounders Camp at Bass Lake This Week
The Rounders Club meets at Bass Lake for hunting and camping this week. Six members, William Murphy, Dick Rockwell, Glen Rockwell, Lyle Follette, Ward Hodge and Malcolm Smith, travel to Rabbit as the chief game. Ril and Moses left Saturday to prepare for the rest of the party at Charles Murphy’s cottage. The group plans to return later this week.
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Rounders
Bury Lake
William Murphy
Dick Rockwell
Glen Rockwell
Lyle Follette
Ward Hodge
Malcolm Smith
Ril
Moses
Chas
Murphy
Christmas Night Break-In Foiled At Alma Home
Mr and Mrs A R Smith heard a knock at the front door around 1 am. The door would not open the next morning, a broken skeleton key found in the lock. Walter Leonard visited Alma Friday evening, away from his Owosso Evening Argus post in St Louis for Christmas vacation.
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A. R. Smith
Mr. Smith
Santa Claus
Walter Leonard
Alma
Leonard
Owosso
Evening Argus
St. Louis
Income Tax Returns Show 1913 Revenue Reach 28 Million
Complete 1913 returns reveal 57 598 filers paid 28 263 535 in income tax. Normal 1 percent tax produced 12 728 038. higher brackets generated 15 497 000 plus from incomes over 20 000. Married, single men, and single women totals are listed with brackets from 2 500 to over 500 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Come Well Recommend The Hnewn Brothers New Fruit Store
The Hnewn Brothers from Grand Rapids opened a fruit and candy store in the Arcada block after moving from Alma where they ran a similar business. They were formerly employed by C D Andrew General Mise in Colwood and Coilling, Michigan and have strong recommendations for honesty and ability. The brothers came to America from Syria eight years ago and have since traveled across the United States. Both are naturalized citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hnewn Brothers
Grand Rapids
Arcada
Alma
Malafield
C.D. Andrewn
Colwood
Coilling
Michigan
America
Syria
United States
Miss June Shepard and Ed Brehm Wed at Xmas Eve
The wedding of Miss June Shepard and Mr. Ed Brehm occurred Christmas Eve at the Episcopal church with Rev. Jackson officiating and only the bride’s immediate family present. The couple then stayed at the bride’s parents’ home before departing on an afternoon flyer west with likely plans for Cadillac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brehm
June Shepard
Episcopal Church
Jackson
Brehm
W. H. Shepard
Cadillac
Alma High School
Alma College
Mussec and
Art
Alpha Theta, Society
Cadillac High School
Almanian
Eddie
Zeta Sigma Society
Cadillac Evening News
Lincoln National Chautauqua People
Wheaton
Illinois
Alpha Theta
Zeta Sigma
New Detroit Firm Forms Commission Brand in Detroit
A Detroit firm plans a new commission company starting January 1 under the style San 1 Stacy Beadle Greene. The article notes individuals George Sandal of Elwell Michigan Ben Greene of Lapeer John Beadle of Clare County and George H Stacy of Buffalo New York, with Dode to manage the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Yards
Stacy
Clare County
George H. Stacy
Buffalo
N. Y
Dode
Farmers Club Meets With James Garget in January
The Sumner and Seville Farmers' Club holds a January meeting with James Garget. Agenda includes calling to order, songs, invocation, minutes, roll call with nine resolutions for the new year, and discussions on soil conservation. Also notes of Alma resident J Loyd Riyer visiting, and local moves of Dr Margareta Valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner and Seville Farmers’ Club
James Garget
Lowting
Prank Gee
Willie Garret
Garret
K. G
Bos
Elvic
Dennie Fuller
Brady's Ten Commandments for 1914 Income Tax Reports
Detroit in 1914 reports by Internal Revenue Collector James J. Brady outline ten rules for federal income tax filings. Citizens with income over 3900 per year must file. March 1 deadline with 30 day sickness extension. taxes due after notice. exemptions of 8000 or 4000. dividends not taxed for first percentile but taxed. bonds and salaries exempt. wife's income to be reported. deductions allowed for business expenses losses and debts. report covers calendar year 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
United States Internal Revenue
James J.brady
Gratiot
U. S
Collins Resigns Alma High School Principal Post
Prof. R A Collins resigns as Alma High School principal at semester end to join Cleveland Eastern Technical High School in Ohio. He will teach debating and argumentation and earn about $400 more annually. Collins, in Alma a year and a half, is credited with fine work and strong qualifications. Also visiting Alma from Mason High School was Miss Hattie Belile Mills, staying with her parents through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Collins
Alma High School
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Eastern Technical High School
Alma
Collins
Hattie Belile Mills
Mason High School
I. E. Mills
Gallagher
Wood
Bay City Eastern
Jand Cream
Alma College opens season with strong fast forward pair
Alma College officials announce a bold basketball plan for the M I A A season. The squad travels through western and northern Michigan on a holiday trip to test its fastest forward duo Stegeall and Spinney. Center Cook leads the lineup with Gallagher and Wood at guard while the team builds cohesion for the coming league battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Michigan
Maroon and Cream Five
Alma
Maroon and Cream
Michigan Intercollegiate Association
Stegeall
Cook
Spinney
Steegall
The Business Man s Prayer by William L Brownell
A US business audience prays for divine guidance to stay peaceful and prosperous during global bloodshed. The piece asks for common sense to focus on lawful business gain while deploring the war and refraining from worsening conditions. It urges prudence and moral restraint in national affairs and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Brownell
Enjoyable Time at Sumner Grange No 813 Meeting
Sumner Grange No 813 held a regular session on December 26, 1914 with Worthy Overseer Church presiding. A general supper is planned for January 9 after officer installation. The France committee settled with the secretary and treasurer, leaving $14.14 in the general fund. A program featured songs, recitations, and a Christmas Box drawing, plus a Chip Basket activity. Members are urged to attend next meeting for the state grange report by Mr and Mrs S D Parks of Riverdale.
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Sumner Grange No
France
H. ©. Chareh
State Grange
5. D. Parks
Riverdale
White Celebrates Cond Birthday
A surprise party was held at Mr. M. L. White’s home in Dee for his wife Mrs. M. L. White to celebrate her forty second birthday. About forty friends attended the gathering with music and a luncheon. Before departure she received a hand painted salad bowl and six dishes as keepsakes.
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M. L. White
Eastward Street
Dee
Auto Voting Contest Closes at Luchini Fruit Store
Everett Atkinson won with 3198 votes and a $50 Pedal Power Promo Special Juvenile Automobile. Second prize went to Russell McCarthy with 2727 votes a gear driven hand car valued at 10 dollars. Additional prizes included a prize statue, large box of candy, and six candy boxes awarded to listed residents amid enthusiastic reception.
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Luchini
Everett Atkinson
Russell McCarthy
Wayne Lappert
Wilmer Knoertzer
Free New Year Matinee At Alma Theatre For Children
Alma a New Year’s treat by Weese proprietor of Alma Vaudette Theatre offering a free matinee today at 2:00 pm for all children. High class pictures shown recently praised for educational value. Crandell & Scott parade a festive Christmas display in their window featuring a forge parlor and cozy furnishings. Local route men to make limited morning trips. Ike Kennan and F Gallagher of Mt. Pleasant in Alma for a Lake View dance at the Alma College-Lakeview game. rough note on last week’s store incident.
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Ee HH. Weese
Alma Vaucette Motion Picture Theatre
Alma
Two O'Rank
Weeve
Tiday
Crandell & Scott
Mipal
Ike” Kennan
F. Gallagher
Mt. Pleasant
Lake View
Alma College-Lakeview
Braves
Ines Cohen
Alma College student plans bicycle coast-to-coast trip for advertising
Kenneth S. Merriman a 21 year old Alma College sophomore from Imlay City intends a bold bike trek from Alma to San Francisco starting late February to advertise Alma College. He aims to sponsor adverts earn expenses and may test a specific bicycle make with firm offers timed to state newspapers watching his progress from Grand Rapids to Chicago then south and west with brief town stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth S. Merriman
Alma College
Merriman
Imlay City
Alma
San Francisco
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Republic Motor Truck Company
Baptist Church Announces Weekly Services and Week of Prayer
Pastor J W Priest will lead morning service at 10 oclock at 62 Gratiot Avenue Straing. Evening worship at 7. Prayer gatherings, special Wednesday and Tuesday sessions noted. Week of Prayer includes 7:40 PM meetings with song and prayer. Community notices mention favorable comments on G W Wright furniture displays and I E Brackett's business trip to Lansing Tuesday.
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J. W. Priest
Gratiot Avenue
Seemon
Plu
Meening
Cofelick
Taader
J. W. Privat
Slock
Hermon
Piret
Mixeiguary
Anloggl
Ieee
G. W. Wright Furniture
E. Brackett
Lansing Toewlay
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Mayor Cook
Wilfred
Germany
Thor
Gregor
Phazel
Prince Gregor
Grundhur
Judah
Christ
Bass Lake
Ed Brehm
New Detroit
George Sandal
Elwell
Farmers’ Club
Loyd Riyer
Alma High
Mt. Ae
M. Alg
Lapin
Alera
Marquette
Bruce Failing
Margareta Valentine
Trem
Miwvit
Woodard Avenue
Warren Street
Valentine
Samaine
R. Becker
Brady's
Cleveland, Ohio
Technical High School
Stegegall
United States of America
White
EREE
Vaudette
Aen Herriman
Garry
Pacific Coast
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