Big Tabernacle Is Completed In Burg
A local piece notes completion of the big tabernacle with lists of committees including Finance, Advertising, Canvassing and Ushers. Named organizers and officers appear, such as Prof. James Mitchell as finance chair and Mr. C E Pettyjohn leading canvassing. The article records multiple names across committees and positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
Ruth Dutt
A. Mudge
Mies
Mary Sharp
John Hecker
J. T. Ewing
H.C. Moore
James &. Mitchell
L.A. Sharp
B.C. Crandall
Ho Doane
F. A. Leonard
Hl. J. Winehell
H. M Landis
A. W. Brock
John Kooentzer
L. Haker
Paul Crandell
J. A. Gerhart
F.C. West
Albert Hudson
Charles Dutt Jr
Ry ©. Salsberry
C. E. Pettyjoln
Mildred Avery
College Basketball Team Entertained at Dinner
The college basketball team was entertained at a birthday dinner hosted by Captain Sidney Cook at Professor A P Cook's home on Saturday evening February 12. Guests included Arthur Summerton Paul Austin Coach Bleamaster Professor Wildermurth Manager Anderson Clifford Stegall Fletcher Gallagher Stephen Nerbit and Alger Wood. The group enjoyed a six o'clock dinner and a lengthy, pleasant evening before departing late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Cook
Sidney Cook
Captain Cook
Arthur Summerton
Paul Austin
Bleamaster
Wildermurth
Aderson
Cliford Stegall
Fletcher Gallagher
Stephen Nerbit
Alger
Wood
Wright Opera House Show Drops In Strange Circumstance
USCHE JOSH FENKINS FATLS Vnety Jost Jenkins were billed to appear at the Wright Opera House on Wednesday evening February 17 but did not arrive for unknown reasons. Manager Adams Bed had booked the company and sent advertising in advance. Bills were posted earlier in the week and the company has not been heard from, with rumors they may have gone broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vnety
Jost Jenkins
Wright Opera House
Adams Bed
Torres Elected for 1915 Horse Show Officers
The Alma Horse Show Association met at Chick's Feed barn on Wednesday to elect officers for 1915 and arrange the annual horse show. Elected were President Robert McNabb Secretary J D Helman Treasurer Geo Grown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Horse Show Association
Chick's Feed Barn
Robert McNabb
J. D. Helman
Geo. Grown
Prohibition Moves Sweep Iowa and South Carolina
The Des Moines city council closed saloons while Iowa legislators approved a constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition by 48 to 10 and repealed the motet law by 27 to 20. South Carolina voters face white prohibition in September with pending referendum actions and most counties already under prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Des Moines
Senate
Lincoln
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Seville and Parmer’s Club Meeting Set March 4
The Seville and Sumner Farmers Club will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs E A Porter on Thursday March 4 1916 Superintendent Schulte will be the speaker of the afternoon and will discuss the relation of the High school to the rural community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville and
Sumner Farmer’ Club
E. A. Porter
Schulte
Zeta Sigma Banquet Marks Return at Alma College
The Zeta Sigma Literary Society of Alma College held its stag banquet in the Episcopal church guild room, the first since 1911. Alumni and student members attended as toastmaster Thomas Blaisdell Jr led speeches by Rudolph Hyer Addison Wilson and others, praising past work and future opportunities. The event closed with a society song and a hopeful note for a 1916 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Sigma Literary Society
Alma College
Episcopal Church
Alwani
Guild
Frank Hurst
Thomas Blaisdell Jr
Rudolph Hyer
Addison Wilson
Zeta Sigma
Sandy Duncanson
Zeta Siema
Messrs. Smith
Butler
When
O. M. Anderson
Marsdell
Sint
G. B Randell
Leg Amputation for Ithaca Lodge Inmate
O Munn, inmate of the Ma nonic Home and Ithaca lodge member, had a leg amputated below the knee at Ann Arbor several weeks ago and returned to the home here recently. Miona Stomach Tablets offer quick relief and regulation of sick, sour, gassy stomachs, harmless and inexpensive with money back if they fail, per Chas Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Munn
Manonic
Ithaca Lodge
Ann Arbor
Chas. Rhodes
Officers Elected by Men's Bible Clans
The Men's Bible Clans of the Christian Church held a February meeting at B. T. Wells's home. Officers were chosen including K. T. Wells as president and Milo G. Hayes as secretary. The class, with twelve charter members, will close on February 28 and adopt the International Bible Class Button as emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
B. T. Wells
Park Avenue
K. T. Wells
Heber L. Holmes
Milo G. Hayes
F A. Leonard
G. H H. Carl
George Allen
R. C. Saleberry
Hebert L. Holmes
Local Church Services and Tabernacle Schedule
The Baptist Church on 4 W. Priest, Beside S02 Gratiot Ave, lists morning service at 10 o'clock with the pastor preaching, Sunday School at 11 20, and a BY. Meeting at o'clock with the theme Local Gains in Heathen Lands led by Harold Cham. Tabernacle Meetings include afternoon and evening sessions, with sermons on The Gentleness of Christ and The Practical Effect of Faith, plus midweek Litany, Holy Communion, Children's Class, and Friday Evening Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Gratiot
PU Merting
Harold Cham
Sloan's Liniment Offer for Neuralgia Relief
An old advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia and nerve pain. It claims quick penetration to soothe irritated nerves and reduce inflammation. The ad urges buying a bottle for 26e at druggists and guarantees near instant relief with a money back not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newraleia
Sloan
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers Received
We the undersigned wish to express our gratitude for the thoughts and kindness shown to us and our wife and mother during her illness and death. Special thanks are due to Alona Lodge No. 208 IOOF Alma Encampment No. 63 IOOF Rebecca Lodge No. 101 IOOF Rosewood Camp NA, Gustav Woydt Wilson Thorp and families Bert Thorp and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alona Lodge
Alma
Alm Rebeces
Rosewood Camp
N. A
Oustav Woydt
Wilson Thorp
Bert Thorp and
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Cohens Big Hire Sale
Anj
Regal
Victors
J. Cohen & Bro
Alma Hotel
State St
Alma, Mich
Ladies' Home Journal
Country Gentleman
Evening Post
Hubbard’s Drug Store
Big Tabernacle
Vollege
Usche
Josh Fenkins
Fatls
Torres
W.c. TU
Seville and Parmer's
Leta Sigma Banouc
Christian Church Bible Class
Prescrieet
D. W. Robinson
Fred Slater
Mich
Robinson's Cloak and Suit Store
Scully
Home Lumber
Michigan
S. L. Bennett the
Talking Machine Man
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