Funeral for Alma postmaster Lake held Friday
Howard Lake assistant postmaster of Alma dies after influenza and pneumonia. Funeral services at the home Friday afternoon with Masonic rites, burial at Riverside Cemetery. Lake, born January 10 1880, is survived by wife Belle and his parents, two brothers. He served in the war and was active in the Masonic lodge. The piece notes his long service at the Alma post office and his disciplined civic conduct.
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Howard ©. Lake
Diene
Alma
Europe
Aunate
Masonic Lodge
Pridas
Riverside Cemetery
Iertert M. Montague
Tiuward Carl Lake
EW. Lake
Lowney
Livington County
Forestil
St Lewis High School
Lwe
Mice Belle Sullivan
Lansing
Alins
Michigan Sugar Company
Post Office
Belle Lake
ER. W. Lake
Floyd
Raymond
Thin City
Annual meeting of Alma Board of Trade to elect officers
The Alma Board of Trade meets Tuesday evening February 24 at the Gratiot club to elect a new president replacing Charles F Brown who moved away. Directors for the coming year will be chosen, with possible spirited contests, and officers for next year will be selected.
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Alma Board of Trade
Gratiot Club
Possi
Board of Trade
Charles F. Brown
Mt. Pleasant
Doctor Spinney Dies After Long Practice in Michigan
Dr Andrew B Spinney of Ionia a long known Michigan physician died at his home on Friday February 14 at age 41 He practiced in Alma and Saginaw and helped found the Detroit Homeopathic Medical College He is survived by three children and his widow Funeral services were held in Alma The article also notes Union Telephone company plans to rebuild Alma plant and details about Pere Marquette flyers service resumes between Grand Rapids and Saginaw with three trains daily
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Andrew B. Sphinney
Ionia
Spinney
Michigan
Alma
Michigan Masonic Home
Saginaw
Hechigan
Dutroit Homeopathic Medical College
Detroit
John
Thinety
Marriot A
Soverven
Texan
Jenin
M. J. Spinnes
Jenia
Loria
Union Telephone Company
Opera House
J. C. Penney and
Earl
Clapp
Pollakky Block
Owoxro
Flyers
Pere Marquette
Grand Rapids
Bay City
Lne
Grand Rapida
Slusser Leases New Structure On East Superior Street
F E Slusser, noted auto dealer, leased the Maier block on East Superior Street with the first floor set as a salesroom for Hudson Essex and Olds. He reports selling 23 cars in two weeks, and plans for display rooms and future moves of nearby tenants. The second floor will house the Slusser family in coming days.
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F. E. Sluaser
Maier
East Superior Street
Ford
Alma
Siusser
Hudson
Essex
Olds
Slusser
Gibbs
Weetworth Avenue
Stu»ver
Alma college suffers heavy defeats on road trip
Alma College basketball dropped two road games last week. Hillsdale won 40s? 46 to 0 at Kalamazoo, while Hillsdale also beat Alma by a wide margin at Hillsdale. Alma’s six points came from fouls as the team faced hardship and strong opposition from Kalamazoo and Hillsdale. Parent-Teachers Club meeting noted with Japanese program and upcoming session, and Mrs Edith N Morrison dies at 48 with funeral in Riverside cemetery.
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Alma College
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale
Sutandy
Young
Kalamanoo
Maroon and Cream
Alma
Giants
Wood
Kalamazoo
Lincoln School
Kinderwarten
Three Girle
Wong
Jifford
Rev
Thiffy
Songe
Marie Thorp
Dainty Retreshments
City Commission Rejects Bids For 1920 Sewer Work
The city commission rejected all three 1920 sewer bids at an adjourned Friday meeting. Mayor Murphy reviewed the bids with Reynolds before the panel urged returning the bid checks. Officials said the proposals were too high and noted the city may seek new bids or consider building its own sewers this year.
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City Commission
Murphy
Reynolds
Secretary Lansing Resigns From Wilson Cabinet
Surprise swept the nation as Secretary of State Robert Lansing announced his resignation amid published letters between President Wilson and Lansing. The exchange shows tensions over interdepartmental conferences and constitutional limits, with Wilson and Lansing debating loyalty and policy.
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Robert Lansing
Wilson
Lanchme
Lansing
Washington
Woodrow Welson
Raley
Apsoven
Secretary of State
P ‘Tt
Meade A
Tam
White House
Retary
Alma Debates Gas Franchise Hearings Over City Rate
Alma city commissioners prepare two public hearings on revoking the Gratiot County Gas Company franchise. The decision follows a company confession and a push to secure a fair Michigan Public Utilities Commission gas rate. If revoked, the city may seek a joint rate fix with the company.
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Alma
Commission
City Commission
Gratiot County Gas Company
Michigan Public Utilities Commission
Creuser
Tte Francine
Conmmixeloner
Grutor County
Metowdt
Charles RK. Morphy
Ityamukorden Amt
Michican Public Antities Commdiysion
B Wagner
Utilities Commission
Maniger Wagner
Phelps Talk at Alma High on High Vights in High School Days
Phelps of SPACH AL service will speak at Alma High School Sunday evening on the subject High Vights in High School Days. Special music is planned for the occasion.
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Phelps Ox Sanking
Alma
City Commissioner backs Alma hospital bond plan
City Commissioner J C Chick urges Alma voters to approve a bond issue for a municipal hospital. He argues demand exists and Brainerd’s hospital could be available at a fair price, noting small towns have kept such ventures afloat. Chick plans to raise the issue again at next Tuesday’s city commission meeting.
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John
Chick
Alma
Board of Hospital Managers
City Commission
National Army Essay Contest comes Friday
Friday February 20 marks the National Army Essay Contest with many students across the land writing on the army and related topics. Local prizes include cash and goods from area merchants, with notable donors and a chance for youths to win awards and recognition.
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National Army
Schout Onteren
Thin Land
Alina
Murphy
Treehoot Muthorities
Burkdwixer
A. B. Scattergood
Tudy
Te Luxe Candy Co
Elfison's Grocery
Converse
Beautiful Fountain
Northern Wheel Company Starts Alma Operations
Alma launches The Northern Wheel Company a new million dollar wheel factory beginning Tuesday with thirty workers. The plant aims to employ about one hundred soon and will produce wooden automobile and track wheels. Officials anticipate rapid growth, selling about half output to The Republic Motor Trek Company and boasting strong leadership from A J Smith, J W Blakely, K L Smith, and Orville Allen.
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Alma
Northern Wheel Company
Haritle
Republic Motor Trek Company Inc
Alleg
Ithert Wheel Company
Lely
Zengeth
Pere Marquette
East
A. J. Smith
Gonden
J. W. Blakely
Vicw
K. L. Smith
Orville Allen
Republic Motor Track Company
Discontinue Carburators 2 of Alma Firm Weighs Change
At a Monday morning meeting on February 16 at 10 o clock the Weavern Carburetor Company decided to stop kerosine carburetor production. Directors and stockholders will convert the property into another industry to keep Alma a permanent, needed employer.
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Atmo Specim
Weavern
Alma
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Spach AL. Service
Hospital
J. C. Chick
J. A. Gerhawl
Vhenke Brut
Rockstein
Eichentury & Co
Alma News Co
Harry Lauter Wok
National Clothing Co
Model Bakery
Winslow Bros
Forting Bros
Palor & Son
Tende
Proud
Crandell & Scott Purnitory
Rash
Cushing & Benedict
Mater & Co
W. A. Brannon
SL. Bennett
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HL Smith
Powell's Grocery
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Saginaw Aves
Ruty
Rove
Red” McKee
Tiger
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Republic Field
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