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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
4
The draft agenda outlines Republican activities and speeches connected to the Michigan party, with mentions of city offices, hotel discussions, and addresses by party leaders. It notes ongoing national issues, such as statehood debates and anti trust positions, alongside local civic plans and upcoming events in Detroit and Grand Rapids.
A collage of items notes Germany's naval buildup and Moody's acceptance of Hooson resignation, Hobson eyeing U.S. congress seat from Alabama, Michigan press meeting in Battle Creek with thanks to local presses, a large Ann Arbor student crowd, and a farewell tour rumor. Also mentions a Saxony divorce attempt, a Chinese minister's wife returning, a Dowager Eminence, a preacher turned barber, and a pardon syndicate intrigue linked to Ole Younger.
Twenty one members of the G. A R. and W. RK visited Elm Hills Inst Saturday and were royally entertained by the Lodges of that place. After a bountiful dinner they attended lodge meetings, with Elm Hall band serenading them, leaving convinced that Elm Hallites know how to entertain company.
The case against Nelson hinges on the word of Marble, who is accused of dishonesty. Hayes asserts a full merited defense with reputable witnesses to prove Marble false, claiming conversations cited were untrue and that Nelson is a respected community member while Marble faces alleged immunity.
Alma College reports a record over one hundred men enrolled for the first time. Recitals in the chapel and the second semester begun with classes classified and held in Wright Hall. Y M C A group officers named for next year. Several students and staff noted for health, vacations, and travel to Pontiac for the state convention. New enrollees listed include Claude Baker Clara Pringle Arla Holiday Bert Leonard M J Marshall Robert von Thorn Marie Watson Lorenzo Florensi and Edgar Wilson.
Gardner leaves school. New pupils include Lorelia Clam in seventh grade and Catherine Crosby in first grade. Nettie Wheeloe and Leah Dean return, while Miss Trapp absent due to illness and Maude Wilson teaches in her stead. Several junior girls wear lanterns. Miss Gretta Bagley hosted a seniors event with the prize in a play. Mrs. J. Boyer visits from Chicago. a hunting trip with Hildreth yields game. Joe’s presence at Elwell sparks curiosity.
Last Friday the college athletic program saw a leadership change with the resignation of Mr Hatch, longtime coach and physical director. Pearl Faller, a class of 1908 member and former Alma football and track captain, will assume athletic duties and begin preparing the men for spring intercollegiate meets.
At the residence of Mr Alton Clam in St Louis on Sunday at six o clock p m Chas Kipp and Mrs Sarah M Olam both of St Louis were united in marriage with a few invited relatives present. They now reside in the eastern part of Alma and invite friends to visit. The Record extends congratulations.
The pastor will preach morning and evening at the Presbyterian church. Sunday morning sermon at the Baptist church asks Is the Bible Practical The evening topic is The Welcome Call. Annual ministerial education offering taken both services. ME church holds special meetings awakening strong interest and continuing next week. Mr C E Pettyjohn directs musical programs. Next week schedule includes Sunday school night, Epworth League night, Ladies Aid, official bound night, and Gost of not being a Christian. Knights of Pythias met Tuesday. J C Bright, long absent, attended and spoke on Pythianism in Ohio.
Mes Woo. Mena Miss Pidelia Hoofetrotter born in Cambria Niagara County New York March 3 1535 died at her Alma home February 11. They moved to Ohio in 1835 then Michigan and Barry County settling in Gratiot County in 188. Eight children born, seven survive with husband. She joined United Brethren church and later attended Presbyterian service in Alma. Funeral at Presbyterian church and interment at Pritchard cemetery near Elwell. Sophie Engelmann born March 17 1521 Germany died February 6 at son Paul Engelmann’s residence in Alma. Married February 145 had seven children, six living including Bertha Sommer Ernest Paul Engelmann and others in Detroit Chicago Germany. Thirty-four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Husband died in Germany 1850. she came to the U.S. in 1853 with youngest daughter. Baptized in Derrot German Baptist church and member of First Baptist Alma. Funeral at residence with Rev Higgins. interment Riverside cemetery.
A public note expresses gratitude to OUr bi0p er ena eod Oe igly bots for their act of kindness during the lineas nind dealt af ivr. The message mentions Gus, B Pant Rueewane, and BReLarcves with appreciation for support.
No 29 five acre farm priced for exchange for other property. No 30 six acres with improvements including a good frame house and orchard priced at 1600. No 32 a rood business investment in Alma. No 34 forty acres improved near Nichol with arriving neighborhood. No 35 property in Howell listed for sale or exchange for poverty. No 12 thirty acre farm five miles from Alma. Multiple farms with houses, barns, orchards, and improvements offered for sale or exchange in Gratiot and surrounding counties.
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