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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
9
A local assembly includes remarks by Chas Townsend Wesley Jones John Q Ross and Joseph Fordney with praise for Senator King and toastmaster William Smith The program lists Alma College Orchestra Glee Club and a series of speeches on Republican duties citizenship and legislation followed by a note on new 1914 styles and a W R C Thimble Club meeting tails of events and venue details included.
On February 3 a party of 30 Sir Knights and Ladies of the Modern Maccabees arrived at Mr and Mrs Win C Sullivan’s Pine River home. The evening featured music, socializing, and a bountiful supper. Leo H Wood presented an oak rocker as a token of appreciation for their years of service in re rating the lodges. One who was there.
The evangelistic meetings begun last Lord's day at the Church of Christ progress with strong interest. Speaker O R Wollord discusses Christ’s motive for following Him as love and righteousness implanted in life. He portrays Jesus as the great Physician of the Soul and explains sin as a selfish fault. The series continues nightly at 7 15 o'clock this week and next with open invitation.
Charles FE Townsend, born August 15 1856 in Concord Michigan, educated in Concord Jackson and University of Michigan, admitted to bar 1895 at Jackson, practiced there, served as register of deeds for ten years, and represented in the 58th to 60th Congresses, nominated September 6 1910 as United States...
Semitor from the 15th Senatorial district was born in Clinton Co. April 27, 1870. He became a teacher, studied privately, attended summer schools, and later studied at Michigan Agricultural College and the University of Michigan. He practiced law in Clinton County, served as county clerk and prosecuting attorney, and was city attorney of St. Johns. He was a Republican presidential elector in 1904 and a delegate to the 1912 National Convention, elected to the state senate on November 5, 1902. John Q. Ross, born near Jamestown Ohio June 28, 1873, was admitted to the bar at Muskegon Michigan July 1807 and practiced law with Cross Vanderwerp Woote and Ross. He helped grow Michigan through Chamber of Commerce roles in Muskegon.
Wesley L. Jones, born in Bethany Missouri to poor parents, rose from farm summers to teach and study at Southern Illinois College, graduating in 1885. He studied law, practiced in North Yakima, served as Representative at large in Washington across multiple Congresses, and played key roles on the Rivers and Harbors Committee and the National Reclamation Law draft. He was chosen and elected senator by popular vote in 1908 with broad Republican support.
D A Fitzgibbon senator from the eleventh district was born in Point Edward Ontario and educated in Sarnia and Toronto. He lived in Michigan for twenty years and practiced law for seventeen. He served in the Spanish American War with the thirty third Michigan regiment and won election to the legislature in March 1911 and to the senate on November 5 1912.
Joseph W. Fordney born November 5 1853 in Maeford County Indians, moved to Saginaw at sixteen and worked in the lumber woods before entering the lumber business. He served two terms as alderman in Saginaw and was elected to multiple early congress terms.
Train No. St on the Ann Arbor line stalled in a snowbank at Taylor's crossing three miles north of Forest Hill. A southbound freight also trapped from noon to seven. Crew telephoned Shepherd. a Cadillac snowplow and engine were sent for rescue. Freight moved in sections. heating failed, passengers endured severe cold.
In the Valiants of Virginia the narrative is free of divorce or unhappy marriages and emphasizes healthy American manhood and sturdy virility. It celebrates pure love and the beauties of nature in a tone aligned with the Oregonian’s praise.
Bargain counter offers fifty cents on the dollar for men women and children shoes all stock reduced in a Great One-Half Off Shoe Sale by JL Miller & Son with bundled discounts on the range of footwear.
The County Farmers Institute will run a six day program at St Louis High School from February 16 to 20. Farmers are urged to attend and participate as speakers from M A C and the Agricultural College will cover soils livestock and feeding. The course aims to address county improvement with questions answered on a scientific farming basis.
Rev A W Baker announces a three part lecture course for Elwell and Riverdale residents. The schedule opens February 27 in Elwell with Prof F S Goodrich, then February 28 in Riverdale, followed by a Vine Cecilian Concert March 27 in Elwell and March 28 in Riverdale, ending April 18 with Prof Wy Greene in Elwell and Riverdale.
Will be given by Hugo Kortschak, the celebrated violinist and Elizabeth Pol lender, pianist. Mrs. Ralph Potter of Detroit was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Collins last week.
J L Miller and Son along with George Moore and George Sharrar were visitors to Ashley on Friday to view the shoe sale counter offering four off discounts.
Alfred Calzin, the French pianist, performed at Alma College Chapel last Friday evening. The recital showcased his recognized versatility and poetic touch with technically polished work. His left hand arrangement of Ziehy’s Valse de Concert drew high interest, blending tones so seamlessly observers could not tell his right hand was unused. The Artists' Course concluded with a strong finish.
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