Alma College Endowment Plan Nears Goal Amid Campaign
Alma College presses toward a 600000 endowment goal by May 15 1918 with local and county drives. Plans map Alma's noncompetitive field in Michigan and shift of population center near Ithaca St Johns, as committees form for a vigorous Saginaw valley campaign and outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Chatman Barkley
Sheldon
Cireles
Alnus
Gireles
Alma
Colleges of
Liberal Arte
Michigan
Midhiown
St. Johns
Ithaca
Friends of
Saginaw Valley
Musical Treat Presented Amid Campbell Hearing Delays
The further hearing of Clyde Campbell on charges tied to furnishing liquor to Gill and Moore occurred in Justice Mann's office. Campbell was released on his own recognizance, with a March term anticipated for trial. The proceedings featured testimony about drinks given the night of the incident, delayed artifacts, and a notable lecture on the New Kem in Avia to be shown Sunday night. The Alma community awaits the trial while local cultural events and a string quartet performance at the Wright Opera House continue to draw interest. The Zoellner family, including Antoinette and Amandus, were highlighted for a standout musical arrangement, their single family group delivering a remarkable performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Campbell
Hiruur
Gill
Adams Express Company
Dohir Moore
Justice Mann
Campbell
Wis
Holt
Moore
First Presbyterian
Avia
Alma
Futurus String Quartet
Wright Opera House
Perhipe
Antoinette Zoellner
Amandus Zoellner
Thy
Joseph Zoellner
Makio
Largest Truck Order for Toledo Delivered Before February
Joseph Grasser, Toledo distributor, booked the Republic Motor Truck Co order from Alma Michigan for forty eight Republics to be delivered in Toledo before February. The shipment includes various tonnage models and the new Disputed 1500 pound capacity unit, with deliveries mainly to Toledo firms. The move signals rapid growth in Toledo’s truck business and expectations that 1917 will exceed past five years in sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Motor Truck Company
Alma
Michigan
Joseph Grasser
Toledo
Joseph Grosser
Toledo Blade
Appeal to the State Railroad Commission for Interconnections
Jurney Williams and A Bahike appear before the commission this week to push interconnections among western independent telephone companies and lines to Huron Lapeer Royal Oak and faster Michigan cities. The move follows a supreme court ruling that public convenience and necessity justify such connections and expects favorable action from the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurney Willams A. Bahike
State Railroad Commission
Huron
Lapeer
Royal Oak
Michigan
Supreme Court
Almy
Lansing
Port Huron
Americas Motor Truck Company to Begin Large Scale Production
Americas Motor Truck company, recently organized, plans to manufacture motor trucks within three weeks. Incorporated under Inns of Maine with a 600000 dollar capital, the firm aims for healthy growth postwar. Executives target markets in England, France, Russia, and plans to deliver Garthwaite trucks worldwide, including South America and Australia, with a goal of producing 1500 trucks this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas Motor Truck Company
Inns of Maine
England
France
Rusai
Garthwaite
South America
South Africa
Straits Settlement
Australia
New Zealand
Prominent Alma Resident Mrs Caple Dies After Illness
Alma loses Mrs John S Caple 65 a longtime civic worker and church helper who lived on Woodworth avenue She helped found Alma Civic Improvement and was a charter member of groups She leaves husband John S Caple a son and four daughters plus brothers and grandchildren Funeral held at home with Rev William H Mason officiating and burial in Riverside cemetery
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John S. Caple
Alma
Woodworth Avenue
Caple
Browl
Wanten
O. B
Ohio
Baton Rapids
Hubbardston
Joh S. Caple
Charles
Canudauga
New York
Alva
Toledo
Obies
Walter
Will
Clare
Michigan
John
Hugh Hall
Eaton Rapids
A. J. Hall
William H. Mason
Riverside Cemetery
Alma Fire Crew Fights Small Blazes at Swift and Lumber Plants
Alma fire department responded twice last week to small fires at Swift & Company plant and Alma Grain & Lumber. A stove overheated in the incubating room sparked a minor blaze at Swift’s facility, contained with little damage. Late night, a smolder under the floor at the lumber company’s electric department was extinguished. authorities noted the risk had it gone further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Swift & Company
Alma Grain & Lumber Company
Swift
New Instructor Bonnie Baird Replogle Joins Alma College
Mrs Bonnie Baird Replogle takes charge of piano instruction at Alma College this semester during Miss Grace Roberts absence She brings graduation from two American conservatories and studies with Godowski and Joseffy Her recent teaching on the Pacific coast resumes amid family health constraints and Roberts expected back in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Baird Replogle
Plano
Alma College
Grace Roberts
Alma
America
Replogle
Godowski
Joseffy
Pacific Coast
Nmxt
Miss Roberts
New Doctor to Locate in Alma in Merchants Realty Block
Dr Rob Smith, after specialized training in Chicago, will begin practice in Alma soon. He has spent years in optometry related prep and general practice, with plans to settle in the Merchants Realty block around mid February. He will join Dr Andrews of Chicago in professional esteem, described as among the best in its field. Also announced is the Great Selec production The Common Law starring Clara Randall Young at the Ginesta Vaudette over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob. Smith
Crystal
Michi
Alma
Opti
Nyc
A. H. Andrews
Chiragg
Profeseton
America
Lr. Smith
Chicago
Seleick
Clara Randall Young
Ginesta Vaudette Sundey
Ade
Alma to Meet Hillsdale in Key MLA A A Clash
Alma college faces Hillsdale on Friday night on the High School floor in a pivotal MLA A A race. Hillsdale, with veteran players, aims to challenge for the championship while Alma, fresh from outside defeats, seeks a victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Hillsdale College
A. A
Ted
ML A. A. Teadlershipy
Hillsduly
Adrian
Alma
Oliver
Hiltedale
Hillsdale
Alma High
Mt Pleasant High School
Jocals
Alma coal shortage prompts community appeal and doctor notes
Alma faces coal shortages as several institutions lose fuel. the Michigan Sage company plant at Alma and local dealers are involved, affecting Grains, LamLee, Republic Motor Truck, and others. The situation has persisted about two weeks with public assistance urged, while Dr Gardiner and Dr Brainerd discuss medical outreach and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eek
Alma
Michigan Sage Company
Circuit Court Opens Monday With Dozens Of New Law and Chancery Cases
The February term of circuit court opens next week with sixty two total uses. One dozen are criminal cases, thirty six are new law, seven new chancery, eleven chancery divorce matters, and four old chancery divorce or related matters. The docket lists numerous civil actions, bankruptcies, and petitions including disputes involving the Gratiot County Journal and Bridgeman Publishing Co, multiple Michigan Surety cases, and various property and individuals across several parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Chancery
Frank Glens
Feople
Feople Ve. Lewis Gates For Violation of the Focal Option Law, the Peopl
Clyde Elbright
People
Lewis Ringnenault
People Veter Hempetead
Clydy Allen Brey
Thy People
Willian
Butelney
Vai Hichi
Hie
Poopie Martin
Bromny
William Whieley
Jon Rif
Frank Hindeeliog
Turnteey
Rolle Milla
Mowry J Tradge
Clarence A. Shivids
Thien
Gleiner Farmers
de Allan
Seb Stover
Cisrenne Wheeler
Fred Eugene Pratt
Michigan Surety and Bonding Co
John Myers
Wiseman
Charles Naldrett
American Seeding Machine Co
Albert Derry
Ernest Berry
The
Butler Co
Albert M. Derry
Sarah Ward
Leslie Wasson
Charles F. Johnson
Joseph Chapko
Joseph Chapkio
Eli M Wagner
August Bebow
Bert Fehaulers
Jense Merchant
Charles H. Chase
Gratiot County Journal
Bridgeman Publishing Co
Roy C. Grabaugh
Della Grabaugh
George L. Jessup
James Holmer
Mary Holmes
Jesse
Alma College Board Raises Professors Salaries
Alma College president Harry Meane Crooks announces that the board of trustees decided to raise professors salaries starting next September. The total raise is about eight percent, tied to years of service, driven by the high cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Meane Crooks
LL. D
Alma College
Trutes
Detroit
Totel
Former Alma Man Wed in Grand Rapids Society Circles
Former Alma resident and attorney John Major Dunham married Tuesday to Frances Rogers in Grand Rapids at her parents home. Dunham, son of HM Denham of New Orleans, practiced law in Alma before moving to Grand Rapids three years ago where he is gaining a strong reputation. The couple will host friends after April 1 at EI Benjamin Avenue in Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Major Wynham
Grand
Frances Rogers
Frank Rogers
Grand Rapids
Dunham
Alma
HM Denham
New Orleans
Louisiana
Alma High School
Alma College
University of Michigan
J. M. Pusham
EI Benjamin Avenue
8 FE
Grant Rapids
Maroon and Cream Edge Furniture City In Narrow Defeat
Alma and Grand Rapids clash as Malcom Smith and Ed Foote propel Alma to lead late only to see Grand Rapids prevail 15 to 11 at halftime and 22 to 7 in the second half. Gallagher struggles with foul trouble as Hope hosts a lopsided loss for Alma 47 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturnleyight
Alina Robbea
Gary
Grand Rapidy
Furure City
Oma
Coleh Helner
Rietesa
Foot
Hope
Grad Rapide
Hencw
Alma
Eddie Johnston
Foote
Aun
Jucr
Maroon and Cream
Gallagher
Furniture City
Malcom Smith
French
Johnston
Ed. Foote
Smith
Macoon
Cream
Grand Rapids
Olde
South High
Grand Rapin
Pax Grand
Rapids
F. Vravik
Krummont Gallagher
Holihan R
Cook
Powke
Grand Rapuin
Uldo Rapids
Raed
Breckenridge to See New Cushing McCann Store
W W Cushing and W D McCann announce Cushing McCann & Company will open a Breckenridge store about late February or March. They secured the Palor & Son premises, will install new fixtures, and offer the Alma Wires line with prices aimed at providing better value for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cushing
Custing & Benedict
W. D. McCann
Breckenridge
Cushing, McCann & Company
Palor & Son
Alma
Dette
Quah & Benedit
Aims
Cushing, & Company
New York
Buy s Lancashire Home in Alma by Rhodes and Family
The J H Lancashire home at State and Orchard Streets in Alma has passed to Charles G Rhodes after a completed transaction late last week. The house, built about twenty years ago with a wing added five years later, cost around 75000 dollars. Rhodes plans repairs and painting and expects to move in about four months, noting the property’s extensive lawns, flower gardens, and landmark status along State street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lancashire
State and
Orchard Streeze
Charles G. Rhodes
State Street
Orchard
Ammi W Wright
Alma
They Go Overland The Republic Truck Fleet Moves
The Republic Motor Truck Company of this city ships twenty trucks overland to Toledo Ohio this week. A second fleet of twenty eight trucks leaves for Terre Haute Indiana. A third fleet of sixteen trucks heads to Indianapolis Indiana. The three fleets carry various Republic models with the Republic Diepatch in larger numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Motor Track Company
Westerdty
Toledo
Ohio
Republic
Terre Haute
Indiana
Repube
Notice on debts and film adaptation at Genesta Vaudette
Notice states no responsibility for debts contracted by wife Elie F Posey with reference to The Gammon Law by Robert W Chambers. Mentions a two day run at Genesta Vaudette commencing Sunday matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elie F. Posey
Td Tepe
Posey
Robert W. Chambers
Genesta Vaudette
Commenchie
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Presbyterian
Chen Comnizance
Witter
Witter Nucedry
Swern Hae
Airis
CG Falor & Bon
Zoellner String Quartet
Delight
Nudienes
Sterroptioos
Patria
NEW Truck CO
Motor Truck Company
Civic Improvement League
Patrin
Creche
Alma Allege
Liataavbutien
Esident Crooks
New
Republic Dingateh Temek
K. L B. Smith
Vlay
High School
Mt. Pleasant
Sine Pont
Michigan Sugar Company
Eoghged
E.gardiner
M.D
Pleasant
Brainerd
Whancery
Linge Pritt Ve
Eugene Pratt
Edna Gallasher
John Gallagher
Simon Sherberread
Elale Sherberpeau
Myrth
Richard
Lela Layman
William Layman
Bertha B. Letts
John Letts
Kate Johnson
Cary Johnson
Andrew Flower
Fiorence Flowers
Sherman Hometer
Biinehe Homieter
Prod T. Chark Va
May Chirk
Raines
H.C. of Ly
Art Foote
Exery
Mr Dalmen
Cushing
Alma Business
W. E. McCann
Lancashire
Charles Rhodes
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