New Ward School Building Completed and Approved
The new ward school houses kindergarten and grades one through four, with Miss Annette McLaren named principal. Designed by Clark and Munger of Bay City, the red brick structure offers eight bright 24 by 32 foot rooms, golden oak interior, and an efficient heating and ventilation system by J A Howdex Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Clark and Munger
Bay City
Detroit
J. 4. Howdex Co
Mus- Aegon
Pomona Grange February Meeting Program Ithaca
Pomona Grange from Gratiot county presents the February meeting program to be held in Ithaca on Saturday February 10. The schedule includes a welcome by Ithaca Grange and a review of lecture work followed by discussions led by Chas Van Deventer and George C Lake among others with music and recitations. A reception to the state executive and wife Mr and Mrs F G Palmer will follow. Ithaca Grange will provide an excellent program for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Pomona Grange
Ithaca
Pomona
M. Aptrenoos
Masic
Ithaca Grange
Welcormy
B. M. Caffin
Glen M. DuBois
Ella M. DaBote
Pamota
Mary E. P. Stratton
Grange
A. McCall
Chas. van Deventer
BE. H. Asiley
George C. Lake
Calia
Frank
G. Palmer Hardshell
Cyrus Stratton
Frank G Palmer
Ed Rohbenolt
F.G. Palmer
Liberty Grange
Local Youths Sent To Lansing Reform School
Wm. Van Valkenberg was sent to Thee last Friday on a criminal charge with hearing set for February 15. Following a recommendation, two Alma youths J. Gallagher and Chas. Carroll were also removed to the state reform school in Lansing this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. van Valkenberg
Thee
Justine Chadwick
New Train Service Planned on Ann Arbor Railroad
A St Johns newspaper notes a morning northbound train to serve Elsie Bannister and Ashley, backed by about 100 traveling salesmen. The service, running Owosso to Frankfort and back daily, is set to begin around March 1 with six new engines and several coaches added next spring.
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Isme
St. Johnns
Ann Arbor
Elsie, Bannister and
Ashley
Lamb
Toledo Biscuit Company
Kirby
Owosso
Frankfort
Alma Business Men's Association Joins Michigan State Trade Group
The Alma Business Men's Association met at city hall and heard J. T. Percival of Port Huron, secretary of the Grocers and General Merchants Association of Michigan. His talk persuaded members to join the state organization to promote harmony, information, improvements, and joint action among retail merchants across Michigan.
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Alma Business Meus’ Association
J. T. Percival
Port Huron
Grocers and General Merchants Association of Michigan
Percival
Alma
State Association
Remember the Carrier Fatrous of Rural Routes Honors
Patrons of rural routes can ease hardships for mail carriers in bad weather. Keep routes clear, boxes accessible, and names readable. Have postage on hand and stamped envelopes ready. Carriers are paid by the post office, but patrons gain daily mail and save time. One Alma carrier drove 3 miles off route daily for a week to serve patrons.
Alma delegates to conference with Grand Rapids Electric Railway
R P Lee names Alma representatives W A Bahlke Francis King L A Sharp and J W Robinson to meet President Hopkine in Detroit upon his return from New York City early next week St Louis will be represented by Wm Lee Yest OC W LaDa will present Crystal attractions Lee and insiders expect the inter urban car boom to reach Alma soon on the streets
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Mopkins
R. P. Lee
W. A. Bahlke
Francis King
L. A. Sharp
J. W. Robinson
Alma
Detroit
Hopkine
Grand Rapids Electric Railway
New York City
St. Louis
Wm. Lee Yest
W. LaDa
Crystal
Mr. Lee
Inter Urban
Badger in Seville cemetery desecrates grave and swallows rings
Bizarre report from Seville township describes a badger caught in Brady cemetery that weighed a substantial amount. Jaws and teeth shown at the office. the animal is said to have scavenged an ancient grave, scattering bones and casket fragments while two gold rings were found inside its stomach. Local residents consider placing bounties to curb the acts.
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B. Abbott
Seville Township
Abott
Brady Cemetery
Michigan
Abbott
Mr. Abbott
Advertising Records Open for Advertisers Review
Advertisement notices invite all advertisers to inspect paper accounts press room and mail room records at any time. The invitation stresses openness and cordiality toward advertisers seeking access and verification of records.
Break Through the Ice Daring River Narrow Escape
A heavy work team owned by A W Wright broke through the river ice Tuesday morning while on a load of tee. Glenn Hicks supervised the wagon when the ice collapsed, plunging tea and wagon to the water. Workmen freed the horses, but Hicks frostbit his arm and rode home.
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W. Wright
Glenn Hicks
Barnes
Mr. Hicks
Wright Farm
Wright House
Revival Meetings Begin at Local Methodist Church
The St Louis Independent notes revival services start February 4 at the Methodist church with Rev Clarence E Hoag of Alma preaching during the week. Hoag is described as a prominent Michigan minister who has preached in Chicago this summer and is featured for his pulpit ability. The arc? map offer mentioned is in advance at a stated price.
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Noag
St. Louis
Methodist Church
Clarence E. Hoag
Methodist Dared
Alma
Mr. Hoag
Chicago
Michigan
Alma College senior lass stages praised play Watanna
The Alma College chapel hosted a highly praised senior class production of Watanna last Saturday. The cast delivered strong performances in elegant costumes with notable stage settings. Writer William Cooper and junior Erle H Casterlin as Shawagugsk received praise for their roles and production effort.
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Alma College
Red Man
Ugly Pace
Watanma
Hawkeye
Shawano
Watannas
Ugly Face
Watasilla
Erle H Casterlin
Shawagugsk
Porter J. White
William Cooper
College Notes Secon d Semester Opens At MAC
This week marks the start of the second semester at MAC. Detroit born James Hoag enters college this week. Miss Albertson visits Bay City, Edna Allen of Hhaca attends Wright Hall, Caro Whitney will miss the term, and Glen, a missionary from Japan, spoke at chapel. Various faculty and students are noted attending events, entertainments, and gatherings including a royal spread, stag function, and Lincoln and Washington anniversaries. A pocketbook found by two girls yields reward.
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James Hoag
Detroit
Albertson
Bay City
Edna Allen
Hhaca
Wright Hall
Caro Whitney
Miss Glen
Japan
Burrell
Wilson Monteith
Port Huron
Francis King
State St
Louis S. Brooke
Howell, Ji
Presbyterian Church
Phi Phi Alpha Society
Steve's
Harry Wetts
Marengo
Mitchell
Mors. D. M. Cowper
Watanna
WY. W. CA
Many Stirring Addresses At First Brotherhood Meet
The first public meeting of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip was held last evening in the Presbyterian church. President H N Lee outlined the group’s aims for spiritual moral and physical uplift, then Hon W A Bahlke spoke on civic improvement focusing on property owner duties and community welfare. He warned against selfishness vanity and greed and urged citizens to defend neighborhoods against nuisances and decline to tolerate anti social behavior and neglect.
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Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip
H. N. Lee
W. A. Bahlke
Temples of Justice
Conseto
Brother Jove
Kood
Jelf
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Annette McLaren
Is Justice Court
Vl News
Ann Art Railroad
Organisation of Local Merchants
Heeou Partoff State Association
Brute
Adi
Cordia
Betton
Hivelleiver
Arcorn
College Notes
Zo Sigma
Washington
Samttariawm
Frank R. Furst
M.A.C
Sanitarium
J. Norman King
Phi
C. M. Huggett
Tiie
Lena Shields
Mable Winn
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