Gratiot County Republican Banquet Set for Feb 11
Gratiot County Republican Club will hold its annual banquet at the Wright House next Wednesday evening February 11 with national figures to speak on topics including The Republican Party Republican Duty Michigan Legislature 1913 and Citizenship Responsibilities. Delegations from Ithaca St. Louis Mt. Pleasant Riverdale Elwell North Star Ashley Breckenridge and Wheeler will attend. Tickets cost one dollar and are available from Hon Francis King L A Sharp C G Rhodes or the Record office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Republican Club
Wright House
Francis Sing
United States
Jones
Washington
Charles Townsend
Michigan
David A. Fitzgibbon
John Q. Ross
Joseph Fordney
Ithaca
St. Louis
Mt. Pleasant
Riverdale
Elwell
North Star
Ashley
Breckenridge
Knights of Pythias marks fifty years with jubilee plans
The article recounts founder Justus Henry Rathbone born in 1839 and his Washington Lodge No. 1 established in 1864. It notes the order's growth to over three quarters of a million members, and its mottoing on Friendship Charity and Benevolence. Alma lodge No. 21 prepares a Golden Jubilee banquet and other events. The Alma Benevolent Circle meets February 11 at Mrs. A. J. Baker's home.
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Knights of Pythias
Order
Justus Henry Rathbone
Deerfield
N. Y
Houghton County
Mich
Hves
Damon
Pythias
Rathbone
Damon Ami Pythias
Michigan
Washington, D. C
the Knights of Pythias
Washington
Order of Knights of Pythias
Dear Old Daytona Florida described in 1914 letter
Augusta G Tuttl e writes from January 31 1914 about Daytona Florida terms of its location on the Maliofox river and the coast. She paints Seebreeze Clarendon Hotel Ormond Hotel and the long beach connected by golf links and river views. The piece lauds the beauty of Day tona Troun and its brow streets live oaks and the river life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J. Brown
Daytona
Florida
Daytone
Malifox River
New Smyrna
Ormand
Ieebreeze
Daytona Beach
Seebreeze
Clarendon Hotel
Ormar
John
Rockerfeller
Hai River
Augusta G
Tuttle
Baptist Church to Hear Rev William Chalmers Speakers
The Baptist church will host Rev William Chalmers of Philadelphia general secretary of the BY PO U of America and Mr Mag from Detroit. Sermons include That Hath Ears to Hear Let Him Hear and He Endureth as a Second Who is Invited. All invited to services. Community notes mention YMCA volleyball kickoff and Garden Club meeting on Feb 14.
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William Chalmers
Philadelphia
Chalmers
BY. Poul
America
Mag
Burgess
Detroit
Pic
Industrial Foundry Company Leases St Johns Here
The Industrial Foundry Company formed in St Johns by Thor F Gaines J Spousta Fred Simunck and John Kozler with Gaines as secretary and treasurer Spousta as president They have past foundry work from Alma and Gaines previously with Detroit Testing Laboratory and Michigan Sugar They report solid work on hand and expect full operation next week promising a substantial local business addition on Co Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Thor. F. Gaines
J. Spousta
Fred Simunck
John Kozler
Gaines
Spousta
Alma
Detroit
Michigan Sugar Company
Co. Republican
Alma Council Minutes 1914 Jan 27 Regular Session adopts reports
Alma Michigan regular city council meeting on January 27 1914 in council rooms. Mayor J M Montigel presided with Aldermen Rowland Perry Cook Ward Kehn Fraker present. Treasurer report approved a clerk’s office firemen room and jail space cost inquiries discussed payment orders issued for payroll and miscellaneous bills including bridge funds and cemetery labor. Meeting adjourned with officials names and vote tallies recorded.
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Alma
Mich
City of
J. M. Montigel
Alds
Rowland
Perry
Cook
Ward
Kehn
Ald. Cook
Ald
Mattigel
Person
Fraker
Frank A. Mes
Ald Fraker
MD. Cook
Yeas
General
John Willsworth
Hay
H. J. Voller
JW. Miller
Repair drive and city bowling record reported at church meeting
ME. Garg repairs a church class meeting notes 26 men present on January 27. The group aimed to raise 100 dollars more to finish work, pledging 54 dollars on the spot. C Renner named to oversee completion. K of P and Mason lodge bowled city championship. Merlin Ellison set a new alley record 243 breaking 218 by Chas Goggins.
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Methodist Church
sMode
Safedag Nor Sjuowa
Renner
K. of
Mason Lodge
Merlin Ellison
Chas Goggins
Masons
Church
Ellison
Ward Klein
Willard K
Evangelistic Sermons Start With Rev Welford in Blandinsville
Rev Dr Welford, from Owosso Michigan, begins a series of sermons at the Christian Church in Blandinsville next Lord's Day. A former pastor of Chive church, he has degrees from Hin College and Chicoke University. His pastoring in Minnesota is noted for growth, with a men’s class of 200 plus and building a $23,000 church paid before he left. All are invited to attend.
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Welford
Owosso
Mich
Church of Chive
Hin College
Miram
Ohio
Isof Chicoke University
Minvis
Blandinsville
Presbyterian Church Notes On a snowy Heights turnout
Despite deep snow a good crowd attended Hast End Sunday School last Sunday afternoon. Parents urged to cooperate by encouraging children and attending themselves. Next Sunday, the choir will sing Sullivan’s I will Sing of Thy Power in the morning. Prof Veatch and the choir lead a hymn singing service in the evening. A large portion of the evening will be spent singing the church’s great hymns. The pastor will preach both morning and evening with themes Comfort in Christ and One Reason Why I Believe the Bible to be the Word of God. A cordial invitation to all to share in the church’s work and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choi
Sullivan
Veatch
Hyn
Hess
Great One-Half Off Shoe Sale at Miller & Son
Bargain counter advertises fifty cents on the dollar for men women and children shoes. J. J. Miller & Son promote their sale with a memorable slogan and insist the price will always sell anything.
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J. L. Miller & Son
Union Methodist Church Service Schedule
Rev Thomas G Brownlow minister at 724 State St Union invites all to worship with us Sunday services at 10 am and 7 pm with sermons Our Fathers Guidance and Nicodemus Bible School at 1 40 Epworth League 6 pm topic Centleness With Vehemence Leader Prof West prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 pm The Lathe s Aid Society ministering to the community Strangers welcome Remember the Sabbath Day to Keep
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Thomas GR. Brownlow
State St
Union
Nicodemus
Epworth League
Lathes’ Aid Society
Sunday Music Morning and Evening Program List
Morning program features Anthem Come Holy Spirit by Stainer and solo Then Shall the Righteous Shine from Elijah by Mendelssohn performed by T A Fannell. Evening program includes Souls of the Righteous by Bernald, with the choir participating.
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Holy Spirit
Stainer
Righteous
Elijah
Mendelssoh
T. A Fannell
Bernald
The Valiants of Virginia Serial Opens in Record
The Record presents the opening chapter of The Valiants of Virginia a serial praised as a pure love story with healthy Americanism and sturdy virility. Detroit Free Press calls it dramatic and engaging promising ongoing interest readers urged not to miss the first chapter.
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Virginia
Porth and Oregonian
Mrs DeLos Hoard Born In England In 1847 In Michigan
Mrs DeLos Hoard born Sarah Atkinson in England August 19 1847 came to America as a child settling in Michigan near Corunna. She married DeLos Hoard at age 20 and had eight children with two died in infancy. Surviving children list Adelia Wheeler Ithaca Frank Lafayette Lillie Greer Sickles Fred Lafayette Minnie Derry Lafayette Lilah Fonte Lafayette. Funeral held January 29 1914 at Presbyterian church Lafayette with Rev Beebe officiating. Burial at Lafayette cemetery.
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Sarah
Wm. Atkinson
England
America
Michigan
Corunna
DeLos Hoard
Adelia
Geo, Wheeler
Ithaca
Frank
Lafayette
Lillie
Geo
Greer
Sickles
Fred
Minnie
Chas
Derry l
Lilah
Jas, Fonte
Newark Township
Lafayette Township
O. A. Williams
Tales
Jay Atkinson
Lyda Fuller
Bancroft
Obituary of Elizabeth Van Gieson of North Star Township
Elizabeth Van Gieson born January 23 1832 in Monroe County New York married James Smith May 12 1852 in New York and had five children. Her second marriage to John A Bailey produced son A D Bailey. She died January 22 in North Star Township at age 81 years 11 months and 30 days after long illness. Funeral at M E church North Star Jan 28 conducted by Rev Seip with burial at North Star Cemetery.
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Elizabeth van Gieson
Monroe County
New York
James Smith
Mary Elfen Smith
North Star Township
Ida Haldermay
Hamlton Township
C.hh
McAllen
Texas
Smith
Joh A. Bailey
Ophir
la Salle County
A. D. Bailey
Bailey
KG. van Giesen
Chesaning
Mary van Ovid
Dee
Baptis Church
Te M. E
North Star
Seip
Naga Resident Emma Dora Andre Dies at 57 in Ithaca
Emma Dora Nos Andre, born October 19 1854 in Ohio to Henry and Catherine Nos, married William Andre at 21 and mothered five children. The family moved from North Star Township to Ithaca, she had been ill two years and died January 22 1914 aged 57 1 month 3 days. Funeral services were held January 25 at Ithaca M E church with Rev Youngs officiating. Interment North Star cemetery.
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Emma Dora
Henry
Catherine Nos
Ohio
Wm. Andre
Orien Cy
Detroit
Rowley Griggs
Flint
North Star
Charles
Michigan
North Star Township
Ithaca
Andre
Henry Nos
North Baltimore
John Nos
Pompeii
Fannie Bushetg
Advertised Letters in Alma Michigan Weekly List 1914
The advertised letters for the week ending January 14 1914 in Alma Michigan include J W Bataus or Baltus George M Beyer Almon Gorton and Roya Kine. Letters uncalled for will be sent to the Dead Letter Office February 1914 as announced by Postmaster C F Brown.
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Alma
Michigan
J. W. Bataus
Baltus
George M. Beyer
Almon Gorton
Roya Kine
C.F Brown
Correction Clarifies Grange Hall Ownership and Gifts
In last week's issue a correction notes Silas Moody purchased the grange hall site for 400 and donated the hall and lot to the church after contributing 250 in labor and lumber toward the parsonage plus the sacre for the lot. M L Perrigd purchased the property Moody built.
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Mae
Silas Moody
M. L. Perrigd
Marriage Licenses Listed for Adelbert Howe and Others
Adelbert C. Howe aged 21 of Riverdale with Tressa L. Erskin aged 19 of Vestaburg. Clare Campbell 21 of North Shade with Cathrine Loucks 20 of Carson City. Roy Richardson 21 of Breckenridge with Hina Pierce 20 of Biscuensinges. Arthur C. Hall 25 of Emerson with Katherine Burgess 23 of Bowling Green Ohio.
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Adelbert C. Howe
Riverdale
Tressa L
Erskin
Vestaburg
Clare Campbell
North Shade
Cathrine Loucks
Carson City
Roy Richardson
Breckenridge
Hina Pierce
Biscuensinges
Arthur C. Hall
Emerson
Katherine Burgess
Bowling Green
Ohio
Miller and Son Host Fifty Cents on the Dollar Shoe Sale
The notice advertises a shoe sale at J. L. Miller & Son featuring significant discounts across men’s, women’s, and children’s footwear. The event highlights a fifty cent on the dollar pricing theme aimed at clearing stock.
Five counties to fight local option at spring elections
Clare and Midland will face local option battles while Ogemaw Roscommon and Arenac lean dry or wet depending on measures. The split shows five counties weighing alcohol sale ordinances in the upcoming spring elections.
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Clare
Midland
Ogemaw
Roscommon
Arenac
Virginian Romance Cast Entertained at Gast Home
Mrs. Franke Pollasky hosted members of the Gast cast and Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church Saturday evening. War games and charades preceded a drawing of prominent citizens won by Olive Smith, with music and a luncheon. Miss Fort Rule begins as a new clerk at D Brown's Bazaar.
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Franke Pollasky
Terry
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Olive Smith
Alma School News a Busy Week at Alma High
Miss Jennie Smith visited as the Athletic Association set Friday Feb 6 at 3 15 pm. Ruth Kelley away last week with Ruth Von Thorn substituting. Saginaw Y defeats Alma Y 23 20 in semi game. Banghart joins Debating Club. cantata Ruth presented Feb 27. Archie Maybee teaches classic Trigonometry. new subject additions noted. Track plans from St Louis High. Alma aims to win with Handley Smith and Hod leading sprints. Alma College notes include Mr Atlo Rayers visited. Boy's Glee Club met. timber pieces for quartet. Imus Mell volunteers meeting well attended.
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Jennie Smith
the Athletic Association
Ruth Kelley
Ruth von Thorn
Her Trother
Saginaw
Smith
Archie Maybee
Alma College
Ruth
Ward Horlge
Clal
Morley
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ST. Johns Foundry
Industrial Foundry Company
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Page, Bill
H. Carter
Ald. Ward
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Hens Bible Class
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New York Sun
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Boston Globe
Tue Valiants
Viraiia
Des Moines Register and
Detroit Free Press
Chicago
Congregation of Christian Church Secure
Evangelist Wolford
Gore Diaily
Presbyterian Church Notes
J. J. Miller & Son
RST Methodist Episcopal Church
Valints OF Virgina
Naga
Gast
Miss Fort Rule
D. Browh's Bazaar
Tete" Banghart
Alonzo Lute
Handley Smith
Hod
Handley
Atlo Rayerais
Sophs
H. S. Fewerves
Mima
Bay City
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