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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1911

Page

4

Independent Telephone Meeting Highlights Melchers Leadership

Chicago hosted the National Independent Telephone Association gathering with delegates from nearly all states and Canada. W J Melchers of Union Telephone Co chaired the nominating committee and was unanimously elected a board member as resolutions favored regulation by commission and reaffirmed Independent principles.

Chicago National Independent Telephone Association Canada Independent Telephone Co Union Telephone Co W. J. Melchers L. L Conn Melchers Wisconsin Minnesota Texas West Virginia Nebraska Pennsylvania Michigan

Local Happenings in Alma and Ithaca

Mrs W H Risch spent Tuesday in Ithaca J Kress went to Ithaca on business John Watson of Ithaca was in Alma Tuesday Apprentice girl wanted Mrs Sylis Gaffney Mr and Mrs Lloyd White spent Tuesday evening in St Louis Mrs Louis Butterfield went to Ithaca Wednesday to spend the day Hoffman went to Ithaca to transact business Mr and Mrs G D Burkhart of Perry spent Tuesday with Mrs W H Risch Messrs Salter and Myers of the county seat village were Alma visitors Tuesday A program guaranteed Powers at the Opera house Tuesday Feb 21 x

Sylis Gaffney Lloyd White St. Louis Louis Butterfield Ithaca

Alma Council Proceedings Prompt Actions and Orders 1911

Regular Alma city council meeting notes motions to table Fuller bill and pay warrants. Alds Bansill Palfrey Fuller Fraker Fullerton approve journal, assign manures removal in alley, grant Swift request, file Ladies Civic League communication, authorize $5000 vacation order, and list claims for payment.

Alma Mich City of Glass Ald. Fuller Palfrey Bonsill Fullerton Ald. Freaker Ald. Pulfrey Ald. Fraker R. L.fuller Ald. Bansill Ald. Palfrey Marshall J. W. Henderson G. Roscoe Swift Ald. Fullerton Ladies Civic League Ald W.A. Pee

Riverdale Meeting at Wyeths Hall Feb Twenty One

Riverdale invites all ladies to Wyeth's hall on February 21 for a social gathering. Attendees are asked to bring two night caps and land for two. All men should come prepared with their pocket books for the event hosted by T.M.M.

Wyeth's

Pine River Caucus Set For Forest Hill Town Hall

Republican caucus at Forest Hill town hall Michigan will be held Saturday February 18 1911. Five delegates to the county convention to be held February 28 at Ithaca are to be chosen. By order of committee.

Town Hall Forest Hill Mich Ithaca

Auditor General Warns Supervisors On State Valuation

Auditor General Fuller warns Michigan supervisors that state valuation is far too low compared with federal measures. He cites proposed and existing appropriations that would yield a biennial state tax levy around 11.76 million dollars, and notes railroads contest valuations causing higher taxes. Alpena seeks Eastern Michigan Normal School with city support and site terms. Dynamite plant explosion at Pluto Powder Co. Ishpeming kills ten, injures others. cause under investigation. Local development board to seek legal authority to levy special tax for development buyouts.

Fuller State Association of Supervisors Seldhem State Highway Department Secretary of State Tax Commission Geo. Lord Detroit State Board of Equalization Alpena F. D. Scott A. Oppentorn Eastern Michigan Normal School Michigan Wiliam Krebs Chamber of Commere L. G. Dafoe Frank C. Holmes A. T B. Green Board of Supervisors E. C. Speers W. Bishop Common Council George V. Waldron James J. Sanborn Pluto Powder Co Ishpeming Frank Harris Hib Northern Michigan Wired Saginaw Board of Iwervisors Depty Register of Deeds Mickegox County Kate McShannock Inca MeShannock Halley Demerrus

Resolutions of Respect for Frederick G. Scott

Masonic lodge Alma 24 F and A M records mourn the passing of Frederick G. Scott. The Grand Warden notes his faithful membership, piety, and integrity. For thirty days gear lights and charter will be draped, and resolutions sent to his brothers and mother lodge. Committee: Charles K. Murpity, John Quincy Adams, Stephen T. Bens.

Heaven Frederick G. Scott Alma Lodge No. 24 Charles K. Murpity John Quincy Adams Stephen T. Bens

Resolution on the Death of Theron W Knapp by Alma Lodge

Alma lodge No 678 resolves on the death of Brother Theron W Knapp who died February 12 1911. The lodge extends sympathy to the bereaved family and requests altar and charter to be draped for thirty days, with the resolution to be spread in minutes and published in the Alma Record.

Theron W Knapp Theron W. Knapp Alita Lodge Alma Lodge Alma Record HH. Olmsted I A. Becker

Davis and Town News from East Coe Iowa

Mr and Mrs M I Davis are sick in East Coe. Wm Randolph buys C J Dutt farm at seventy five dollars per acre. Mrs E T Towler guests of sisters. The Ladies Aid Society at Mrs D Acker's home well attended. Sixty seven dine. Records total five dollars sixty six cents. Revival services closed with ten converts and seven baptised. Mr Berie of Coe loses last week by wagon wheel incident. J F Norton and family moving to Detroit after years in the town.

M. I. Davis Wm. Randolph C J. Dutt E. T. Towler Ladies’ Aid Society D. Acker Berie of Coe J. F. Norton Detroit

Rexall Orderlies for Aged People Guaranteed Relief

A bold ad touts Rexall Orderlies as safe for aged people and those with weak constitutions. It claims quick relief from bowel irritation and weakness, promising no griping or looseness and complete customer satisfaction with a personal guarantee. Sold only at The Rexall Store in Grover.

Rexall Aly PFO

Card of Thanks for Lincoln Birthday Exercises at Alma College

Alma Post G A R and Relief Corps and Lone Post and Corps thank Alma College authorities for inviting them to Lincoln birthday exercises at the College chapel on Monday. They praise the inspiring address on Lincoln by President Kieke and thank others who helped make the occasion pleasant and profitable. Jardiner Commissioner and John Greig Adjutant.

Alma Post G. A KR Relief Corps Lone Post Alma College Lincoln Clpel Kieke Jardiner John Greig

church announcements and service times list

First Church of Christ Scientist holds services Sundays at 10 30 a m and Wednesday at 7 20 p m reading room Saturdays 2 to 4. Church in Mek morning 10, Sunday school 11 30, Epworth League 6, evening 7, mid week 7 30. OY Church at 10 4 every Lord s day at G A R hall. Alma sermons at 10 o clock high mass and sermon. Altar society meets after benediction. St Louis min and sermon 10230. St Joan s Church Holy Communion 8:00, morning prayer 11 00, Sunday School 6 00, evening prayer 7 0, Romance of Modern Missions topic.

First Church OF Christ Scientist Knights of Pythias Mek Epworth League Lecturn Church OY Christ G.A.R. Hall Webb's Alma Ladies of the Altar Society St. Louis

ZEMO Promotion Claims Skin and Scalp Relief

A Glen advertisement touts ZEMO as a preparation for external use that will rid the skin and scalp of troubles. The Central Drug Store endorses the product, asserting high confidence in its effectiveness for relief.

Glen Zemo

ZEMO Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Proofs

An ad from The Central Drug Store touts ZEMO as a cure for pimples, blackheads, eczema, rashes, hives, ivy poison, and other skin or scalp eruptions. It claims first applications give relief, persistent use improves the condition, and offers a $2 booklet on skin preservation along with money-back satisfaction.

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Metro Chicago W. H. Risch John Watson Council Proceedings General Fund Alma(Grain & Lumber Co Alma Grain & Lumber Co Caple Hardware Co Riverdale Pine River Caucus Packard Automobile Dr. Lancashire Packard Wm. Medler Telephone Bell 190 Leland J. Powers David Garrick Alma Opera House Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences Brooklyn New York University of Michigan Ann Arbor Association Philadelphia Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio Pottstown, Pennsylvania Rabeee Willams College Williamstown Massachusetts St. Paul's School Concord New Hampshire Associat Chiicago Carnegie Hall Pottsburg Chautauqua Assembly Chautauqua Mr. Powers Auditor General Aline Lodge East Coe Cash Hardware Store Otto Sanderhofe Cushing & Benedict ST. Mary's Church ST. Joan's Church C. E. Felt Kryatok Mas Ilinois College of Optometry Optical Review Felt Northern Sinois College of Chicago Weight Hotel Aluja Madison Ave Grand Rapids Central Drug Store
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