Hotel Brimmer Fire Claims William Thoms
A Feb lated dispatch from Ashley reports the Hotel Brimmer fire that destroyed the building and killed bartender William Thoms age 55. The blaze caused about 15000 in losses with no water to fight it and gas assisted explosions. Thoms died in the flames after attempts to reach his room were futile. Brimmer was the hotel's owner and the structure had been recently built at about 12000. Brimmer was away on business when the fire started.
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Ashley
William Thoms
Thoms
Justice Brown
James Thon
Lving
Laingsburg
Hich
G. C. Brimmer
Bennett House
4Brinmer
Ice Harvest Progress And Storage Capacity Declared Impressive
The article details rapid ice gathering from the pond with thickness reaching ten to sixteen inches and high clarity. G M Hodgkinson expects finish storage by week’s end, with two ice houses totaling 2700 to 2309 tons capacity. Leonard reports 2800 tons in his houses and 3000 tons shipped to Cold Storage and Wright House, with out of town shipments. Contractors employed teams and men, moving ice from river to storehouses. The piece notes favorable weather and invites readers to witness the cutting and pattering process for personal satisfaction.
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G. M. Hodgkinson
The
College
Tre Its
Tng
F. A. Leonard
Wright
Samen
Barvet
Leonean
Violin Recital By Lonna Belle Camfield Prospects
A violin recital will be given by the pupils of Lonna Belle Camfield on Wednesday evening February 14 at Tallon Hall Riverdale Admission is free Your presence is requested by the organizer to attend this student showcase
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Lonna Belle Camfield
Tallon, Hall, Riverdale
Adtoiesion
Popular Subjects Discussed at Presbyterian Class
A Sunday class at the Presbyterian church invites all men to discuss moral, religious, and civic questions. Sessions run 11:30 to 12:30 with topics listed from February to April including The Pope and the French Government, Non Partisan Municipal Elections, How May Church Attendance Be Increased, The Present Moral Upheaval in the United States, Civil Service Reform, Bryan's Address, and Exclusion Laws.
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Presbyterian Church
United States
Bryan
Brotherhood
Indianapolis
Butter Makers Attention in Central Michigan
An Alma Michigan article outlines farmer duties for profitable butter production. It emphasizes sufficient milk cows, proven milk yield of 200 pounds per lactation, preferably over 300 pounds, proper feed and water, winter silage and beets, and crucial butter quality driven by a skilled buttermaker. The piece frames good butter, good butter maker, and good milk as a triumvirate key to profit.
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Central Michigan Proper Co
Alma, Mich
Marriage Licenses Report From Local County Clerk
Marriage licenses list names ages and towns including Janes A Zimmerman 24 of Lafayette Alla Moore 5 of Lafayette Montie Gantz 31 of Newark township Mary Hawkins 16 of Newark township Chas K Wallace of Pewamo Mich Haonah M Ipharm 44 of St Louis John Robier 57 of Cheeler township Hattie Ryasheeker 29 of Hethony township Samuel C Crook 22 of Pitsford Jennie B Scott 44 of Bannister.
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Janes A. Zimmerman
Lafayette
Alla Moore
Montie Gantz
Newark Township
Mary Hawkins
Chas, K. Wallace
Pewamo
Mich
Haonah M. Ipharm
St. Louis
John Robier
Cheeler
Hattie Ryasheeker
Hethony
Samuel C. Crook
Pitsford
Jennie B. Scott
Bannister
Timber man Henry Carr buys pine tract in Smith county
Henry B. Carr a timber man from St. Louis, Michigan, bought 1380 acres of long leaf pine in Smith county from Dr. Molaurin and George C. Sprague for 15 per acre twelve months ago, later sold to Chicago buyers for 126 per acre, netting a marked gain. Local opinion praises Carr and notes timber lands rise in value. A. W. Brock & Co. advertises fuel savings.
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Brendon
Hankin
Thirreday
Henry B. Car
St. Louis
Michigan
South
Smith County
Molaurin
George C. Sprague
Chicago
Carr
County Convention Pike Elected Co. School Commissioner
C F Pike secures 56 of 72 votes at county convention to win election as county school commissioner. The outcome highlights support from local party members and confirms Pike’s leadership role in the school board. Local officials comment on expected policy focus and school improvements.
Alma Man Heads Delegation at County Convention
An Ithaca held Republican County Convention met Tuesday to elect delegates to the State Convention and nominate a candidate for County School Commissioner. Eighty-two delegates were entitled with seven present. many townships represented. C. F. Pike won the school commissioner nomination on one ballot with 56 votes, chosen by the convention.
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Ithaca
Fulton
Washington
EB. B. Smith
St. Louis
Grand Rapids
Alma
James Kress
Chaiman
Newell Smith
New Haven
A. J. Chambers
Jitha
M. W. Coon
Wheeler
Alf. F. Crawford
Sumner
C. A. Butler
Seville
Harry Tubbs
H. J. Crawford
Woolford
Pine River
Silas Moody
C. F. Pike
Howard Potter
Pike
Resolutions of Respect for Alma Lodge Leader William Kelly
Alma Lodge, No. 244 PF and AM records William Kelly past master and valued citizen as deceased. The resolutions note his scholarly contributions and public spirit, and direct publication in the Alma Record and Alma Journal. A copy is sent to his family as a token of sympathy in their hour of bereavement.
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Alma, Mich
William Kelly
Alma Lodge
Wienkens
A. M
Alma Record
Alma Journal
Grand Army of the Republic Meeting for Lincoln Birthday
The Grand Army of the Republic invites members to meet at Alma on February 14 to observe Lincoln's birthday. Attendance is urged as dwindling numbers require unity. The program promises patriotic music with local clergy speakers and guests from outside town, with afternoon City Hall activities and evening services at the M E church.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Alma
Fel
Abraham Lincoln
G. A. R. Shoud le Ther
M. E. Church
Uncommon Catch Near Sumner Delights Locals
Last Monday Mr S, 8 Abbott, resident near Sumner, trapped a silver grey ledger shown to friends in Almna on Tuesday. The animal weighed 22 pounds, unusually large for a lapine, drawing pride from Abbott who noted scarcity in years. Abbott presented the catch to his friend Gottfried Hoede of Clare.
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Abbott
Sumner
Almna
Gottfried Hoede
Clare
Indies of M. E. Church Host Pie Supper in Alma
The Indies of the M. E. Church held a chicken pie supper this Wednesday evening at the Alma church. Local residents, including Mise Belle Miller of Shepherd and Mrs Geo Zueker of Morrill, visited Alma this week. Rooms to rent above Hammer's Meat.
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New York
Mise Belle Miller
Shepherd
Alma
Mra
Geo. Zueker
Morrill Eisiton
M. E
Hammer
Beets Delivered and Reported by MICAS SUGAR Company
The MICAS SUGAR Company presents a 1906 statement detailing heets grown in the territory and delivered during the year. It lists the actual yield per measure and the total quantity of beets received, with a formal closing.
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Iddieton Territory
Dissolved Partnership Changes Local Grocery Firm
Achinge and Medier dissolving partnership in the city. Medier takes over Silshe's interest and will continue to attract patrons with a sanitary and up to date grocery business. Old employees stay with Medier as Sibhy shifts to road work and remains with Pioneer Hat Co. of Ohio.
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Medier & Silshy
Medier
Mr. Silshe
Medler
Sibhy
Pioneer Hat Co
Ohio
Campaign ends as Alma Sugar Co retools for new run
The Alma Sugar Co finished laying up the plant after a busy campaign. Belts were removed and storage codles prepared, tanks cleaned and pilots stored. Employees returned home as preparations for the next campaign begin, with prospects described as brighter and tonnage large despite a not best sugar percentage.
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Alma Sugar Co
20 YEARS A RESIDENT OF ALMA FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
The Alma community mourns Dr. William Kelly a longtime resident whose funeral was held at his State Street home with Masonic grave rites following. He died after a four day illness due to organic heart trouble. He was born in Detroit on September 21 1845 and had a long career in dentistry before moving to Alma in 1897. He leaves a wife Kilna Westenhuver a daughter Ruth and a son Harry now in Detroit. The service featured Episcopal rites with music by local artists and a procession to Riverside Cemetery led by the Old Fellows Knights Templars and Masons.
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Wm. Kelly
B.A. Bagley
Peleh
Herrick
Ay City
William Kelly
Detroit
Mr. Kelly
Dr. Kelly
Russell A. Alger
Tromey
Trombley
Kelly
South Bend
Ind
Hoosiey Stave
Alta
Kilna Westenhubver
Ruth
Alma Dr
Kelly Boas
Dentistry
Alma
State Street
The
Foresters
New York Life
New York Mutual
Scjo Pom
William
Grace Messinger
Mix Jissie Hooper
McNett
Sadie Messinger
Masons
Knighte Templars
Old Fellows
Firewren
Porresters
Ladies Guild
Riverside Cemetery
Knights Templars
Fred Scott
Mry Brewawker
Riverside
Alma College Athletics and Exhibitions Highlight Feb Events
The Sophomore exhibition and Junior Rhetorical display entertained in the College Chapel. Dr. Lewis spoke on character and law, stressing that sin is judged by the Heavenly court. Alma's spring sports prospects rise with Coach Harper refining football and a budding basketball and track squad.
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Mollie Holden
A. P. Cook
Alma College
Harper
Ted Fori
Campbell
Sanly" Ditheanson
Macomb
Hill
Helmer
McCollum
Groves
Moon
Roadford
Stayton
Chapel
Alma
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