Eighth Grade Graduates Receives Diplomas at Alma High
The Eighth grade graduating exercises were held in the high school room Friday afternoon. The program featured piano solo Ruth Bennett and recitations by Tene White Emily Fryckholm Clarence Pettyjohn Gladys Filner Lee Shaw, with songs by both grades. Rev J W Priest praised forefathers and education while Superintendent Ellsworth noted that several graduates would enter the high school, presenting diplomas to Emery Casler Russell Cummings and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Bennett
W. Priest
the Baptist Church
God of the Nations
Ttene White
Emily Fryckholm
Fatherland
Clarence Pettyjohn
Gladys Fin
Lincoln
Lee Shaw
Tispop CIA
Happy Miller
J. W. Priest
Alma
Ellsworth
Emery Casler
Russell Cummings
Local names listed in a historical directory fragment
A truncated OCR line shows multiple personal names including Emily Feyekholm Gladys Findlater James Howe Lee Sharrar Clarence Pettyjohn Ross Sullivan Edwin Stearns Sadie Griffith Irene White Tva Spaulding Laurel Mubn Merlin Richards. The fragment reads as a roster or contributor list without context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Feyekholm
Gladys Findlater
James Howe
Lee Sharrar
Clarence Pettyjohn
Ross Sullivan
Edwin Stearns
Sadie Griffith
Irene White
Tva Spaulding
Laurel Mubn
Merlin Richards
Postmaster General Orders Red Paint for Mail Service
Washington dispatch reports January 29 quotes Postmaster General Frank Whitehoork directing Post Office Department employees to paint all mail boxes and delivery wagons red. He envisions a uniform look across the United States as part of a broader reform, tying color to efficiency and national branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Frank pHitehoork
Post Office Department
United States
Post Office
Josephus Daniels
Funeral of Miss Tubbs at Ellison home
The Tuners of Miss Meten Toles held funeral services Friday afternoon at two o clock from the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ellison 195 Gratin avenue The Episcopal burial service was read by Rev J Frank Jackson of St Johns church Mr I C Moore sang O Paradise Parents Mr and Mrs J B Tubbs were unable to attend due to sickness The remains were taken to Riverside cemetery for interment Attending from out of town were Mr and Mrs Seth Tubbs Eaton Rapids Mr Henry Tubbs and Mrs Nina Dewitt of South Dakota Mr Johnston of Saginaw Miss Lovell of Lansing and Mrs Fitch of Durand Pall bearers were Messrs Winn Wilson George Sharrar Chas Ward Lloyd Johnson Ray Wheaton and Guy Campbell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meten Toles
Lloyd Ellison
Gratin Avenue
J. Frank Jackson
St John's Church
I. C. Moore
I. C. Moore Sang A Solo, “O Paradise.” Mr and Mrs. J.b.tubbs
Riverside Cemetery
Seth Tubbs
Eaton Rapids
Henry Tubbs
Nina Dewitt
South Dakota
Johnston
Saginaw
Lovell
Lansing
Fitch
Durand
Auction Sale at Fairview Farm Near Alma Roller Mills
Friday February 14 at 10 in the forenoon Wm Klatt lists personal property in this week's Rec ord at Fairview farm one mile south of Alma Roller mills Auctioneers J D Melman and clerk J M Montigel offer free noon finish
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Klatt
Fairview Farm
Alma Roller Mills
Melman
J. M. Montigel
St Louis Chamber Secures Automobile Venture
A St Louis chamber of commerce drives a new auto venture aiming to secure technologies and promote the city as a center of industry. The Admiral Auto Co plans a 1000 to 1600 pound truck, water cooled engine, various tire types, with first cars by April and business starting February 10. Alma promoters Dewey Evans Porter back the project with Evans as general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donn C. Evans
H. G. Dewey
Earl Porter
Alma
St. Louis
Bielivess Tren
Chamber of Commerce
St. Tanis
Metory
I Frov
Dewey
Evans and Porter
Messrs. 2
Co. Evans
Alma Manufacturing Co
Pato
Montcalm County
Beans
Traverse City
Vermont Farm Machine Co
Admiral Auto Co
Memos Naa
Success Company
Automobile Construction
Holland
GB. Porter
Youngest Managing Editor Named in Michigan Press
Harold V. Wilcox, erstwhile St Louis and Alma College alum, is hailed as the youngest daily newspaper managing editor in Michigan if not the United States. Now with Iron Mountain Tribune Gazette, he rose from reporter to city editor and then to managing editor amid a shift during a heated campaign. His early start included editing at 16 in St Louis and leading college paper work at Alma, commuting four miles daily to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News Tribune
Harold V. Wilcox
Wilcox
St. Louis
Jroy Mountain
Michigan
United States
Daily Tribune Gazette
Iron Mountain
Last Ry
Mayer Peninenta
St. Louis, Mich
Alma. College
St. Louie
Almna
Redistricting Plan Proposes Michigan 13 District Map
Lawmakers describe a plan creating 13 districts with two Detroit seats. Districts 2 through 10 list counties such as Oakland Lenawee Calhoun Kent Ingham Huron and Macomb among others with populations ranging around 19800 to 218000. The article notes business leaders praise the plan and telephone traffic concerns in Gratiot County spur calls for better circuits. The Bergen Marx Co at the Opera House presented a Lyceum program last Friday with most numbers earning encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catlin
House Apportionment Committee
Detroit
Oakland
Monroe
Lenawee
Wayne
S—Eatom
Huron
Sanalac
Lapeer
St. Clair
Macomb
Sawmaw
Genesee
Gratiot
Clinton
Muskegon
Oceana
Neway
Mason, Lake
Manistee
Wexford
Renzie
Grand Traverse
Leelaway
Bay
Midland
Isabella
Greta
Bergen Marx Co
Opera
Lyceum Committee
Bell Telephone News Describes County Free Service Abandonment
January issue notes free service discontinued countywide starting November with Gratiot towns Mma St. Louis Ithaca Wheeler Elwell Breckenridge. Free links among these points aided a decade of service. since November 15 calls declined and congestion eased as revenue rose from the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone
Bell Telephone Co
Gratiot
I Mma
St. Louis
Ithaca
Wheeler
Elwell
Breckenridge
Consolidated Electric Light & Power Co Hearing Held
A Detroit court in front of Circuit Judge George P Codd heard creditors bondholders and stockholders of Chippewa Construction Co and Consolidated Light & Power Co argue why receivers certificates should be issued to fund libel claim payouts. The Mt Pleasant Central Michigan Times note indicates the meeting was held for interested parties to review the money needs and outcome remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Electric Light & Tower Co
Central Michigan Times
Mt. Pleasant
Detroit
George P Codd
Chippewa Construction Co
Consolidated Light & Power Co
Senator Francis King of Gratiot in Political Spotlight
A Detroit Free Press bio from January 2 profiles Senator Francis King of Gratiot. It highlights his interest in fiscal restraint and forestry development, support for a blue sky stock law, and protecting buyers in mining oil and other investments. It notes his Chicago ties via university and social clubs and mentions his family and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Francie King
Michigan
Senator Kink
Chicago
Chicago University Club
Chicago Club
Teffie
A Hey
Delegates Named to County Convention by Ward
Republican ward caucuses last Friday chose delegates for the County Convention in Ithaca this Tuesday. First Ward selections include John D. Spinney F K Ellsworth Carl H Washburn and DOL Sharrar. Second Ward picks were C F Brown D C Evans. Third Ward selections Geo W Palfrey and Frank Rudiek. Fourth Ward names include C J Brown and L A Sharp.
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Ithaca
John D. Spinney
F. K K. Ellsworth
Carl H. Washburn
Dol
Sharrar
C. F. Brown
D. C . Evans
Geo
W. Palfrey
Frank Rudiek
C. J. Brown
L. A 'Sharp
Solvency Hearings Outline Futures For Local Firms
Receivership hearings reveal Chippewa Construction Co backed by margins while Consolidated Light & Power Co may continue as a going concern under receivers. Dissolution contested by Hudson estate creditors Abeott and Field, with judge ordering receivers certificates and prompt labor payments once accounts proven. Home Lumber & Fuel Co ramps up yard work as timber shipments arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Construction Ca
Qoes Hemecomes
Hudson Estate
Chas. S
Abeott
Home Lumber & Fuel Co
Parlor Car Rates To Be Probed In Michigan
Lansing dispatch reports January 21 that a House inquiry will probe rising parlor car rates on Michigan railroads. The piece notes prior increases elsewhere and mentions fares shifting amid debates over railroad charges and service.
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Lansing
Michigan
Deroit
Jackson
Detroit
Saginaw
Wisimiles
Aluieoay
Acon
Masonic Board Meets Today
The Hean of Canal of the Ma conie Home and the Masonic board hold their annual meeting today at 10 am in the Home. Attending are Grand Master James A. Thompson of Lansing, Deputy Grand Master Dr FD Clark of Wix, President LE Wood of Niles, Dr Arthur Mourve chief surgeon of Ann Arbor R. R., Grand Master G. Roscoe Swift of Adrian, Grand Worthy Matron Mrs Minnie F. Keyes of Oliver, and Past Grand Worthy Matron Mrs Emma E. Boyce of Lansing.
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Hean
Canal
Maconie
James A. Thompson
Latsing
FD. Clark
Wint
LE Wood
Niles
Arthur Mo Uirve
Ann Arbor
R. R
G. Roscoe Swift
Adrian
O.F
Minnie F. Keyes
Oliver
Emma E. Boyce
Lansing
St Louis Veterinarian Doc Cowles Dies at 75
The long time pioneer veterinary surgeon Doc Cowles of St. Louis died last Friday night at over seventy five years of age. The remains were brought to Alma Monday morning and taken to Byron on the early southbound train for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc" Cowles
St. Louis
Alma
Byron
Ann Arbor Road
Auction Sales Demand Personal Property Across Several Firms
Local notices advertise public auctions by WM Klatt J D Herman J W Montigel POLLMAN BROS and J 2 Helman auctioneer with dissolution of partnership and multiple farm parcel sales set for February 14 17 and 18 1913. Read ads on pages 10 11 and 0 of the Record for full lists including horses cattle and other personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollman Bros
Toeaday
Elwell
Helman
Itfarten Woodward
Auction near Alma and church class meeting notes
Co L Stark offers for sale personal property at the Merter farm one and a half miles west of Alma. Watch for an advertisement in the Record. The Men’s W W Bible class held their monthly business meeting in the pastor’s study at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
Republicans Meet In Convention At Ithaca February 4
A Gratiot county Republican convention in Ithaca elected officers and delegates for the state meeting in Lansing. Clifton J. Chambers was secretary, a credentials committee named, and a resolution favored Frank F. Rogers for State Highway Commissioner. Delegates listed include J. N. McCall, C. W. Giddings, Clifton J. Chambers, W. Mallory, and others from Alma, Ithaca, St. Louis, Elba, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton J. Hambershofman
Cour
Brown
Dr. Evans
Mewar Potter
Geo. Manning
Conrittes
Yller
Ty Tness
Frank F. Rogers
Gratiot County
Lansing
Townsend A. Ely
Alma
C. W. Giddings
St. Louis
J. N. McCall Ithaca
A. F. Ryder
Elba
Francis King
E. W. Mulholland
Newark
Melvin Sharrar
Arcada
Clifton J. Chambers
Ithaca
W. ©. Mallory
Seville
Cris Prine
Sumner
Newell Smith
C. F Brown
J. Lee Potte
D. C. Evans
Alf Crawford
Wheeler
David Duncan
J. E. Fuller
Newell Tradford
Lignian Leaves Alma for Kalamazoo Post with Doubleday
Fred Lignian, five years head bookkeeper at Alma Manufacturing Co., accepts an assistant manager role with Doubleday & Co. of Kalamazoo, a leading West blank book maker. Sigman to replace him March 1. G S Watson to move from Alma Grain & Lumber Co and Michigan Sugar Co to the Manufacturing Co. office to succeed Sigman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lignian
Alma Manufacturing Cos
Doubleday Co
Kalamazoo
Doubleday & Co
West
Fred
Alma
Flint
Republicans Will Hold Banquet At Ithaca Convention
At the Ithaca Republican convention CW Giddings and E J McCall led sentiment for a county banquet. An executive committee from all precincts formed and assigned arrangements program speakers and ticket sales. Tickets set at one dollar. date and place to be announced. aim to attract state and national figures as toastmasters.
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Ithaca
CW. Giddings
E. J. McCall
Gratiot County Republirary
C. F. Brown
Clyde
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Ted
Ion. Francis King
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Aliia
Ferris
Alasea
Iron Mountain Tribune-Gazette
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Phi Phi
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Saginaw, Kenesee, Firatiot
Schanlcraft
Delia
Menominee
Houghton
Keneemy
Oneomit
Coanetie
Harkan
Jon
Matequelle
Dickieon
Ghednigas Eet
Consolidated Electric Light & Power, Co
Chippewa Construction Company
Francis King of
Masonic Board
J.C. Wheeler
C. L. Stark
Wm. Klatt
Pullman Bros. Sales
Grafton Avenue
JD. Herman Atetaneer
J. W. Montigel
J. C. Wheeler
Wrassmere
Frank Rogers
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