Carburetor Co to Start Work on Alma Factory in Sixty Days
Alma grows with a new Western Carburetor Company plant to be built in the northwest section. Henry Soule secures the contract for $16,600. 1000 workers planned as the firm, led by Reemtsen, completes stock, board of directors, and ground donations from local partners. Stocks sold under Michigan Blue Sky compliance. assembly to begin soon after completion. A separate note covers a Gratiot County man, Will Wheeler, jailed on petty larceny charges after selling hogs for a $5,000 down payment and other small thefts. The Geaiot and Clinton Mutual Fire Insurance Company re-elected officers and directors at St John’s meeting.
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Alma
Hhis Peen
Henry Soule
The
Camenry
Chicago
Uilnots
Anl Alma
Messer
Ward
George J. Sandel
M. Johnson
Board of Trade
Messers, Brewer
Udelle
Ann Arbor
Reemtsen
Lansing
Western
Will Wheeler
W. J. Wiley
William Lewis
George Williame
Wheeler
Gratiet
el Beek
Newark Township
Coleman
Cursey City
Altenburg
Newark
Carson City
John Iutel
Ithaca Buble
George Williams
Gratiet County
Uvnoel
Geaiot
Clinton Mutual Fire Insurance
St Johne
Betta
Woc Maller
Gratiot
Mallory
Hie
France
Mutual In Furaner
Alma Triumphs Over Adrian In Tight Season Opener
Alma defeats Adrian 24 to 23 in a hard fought season opener at the high school gym. Teachout and Gallagher lead Alma with clutch baskets as Hoolihan and Gallagher spark a second half comeback and the locals hold on for the one point win.
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Adria College
Alma
Five Os
Adrian
Helmer
Teachout
Coweh Helmer
Adriat Colleate
Ciellaginer
Ten
Tvule Hoolihan
Altmt
Advini
Ant Smith
Grimm
Gallagher
Tone
Gallaher
Tow
Beck Smith
Johneston
Richards
Grima A. Foote
Johnston
Hood Heolihan
Little
Beck
Hood
Wright Wins Oratorical Title at Alma College
Detroit student Thomas W. Wright won Alma College's local oratorical contest and will compete in Michigan intercollegiate oratorical contest in March. Eddie Johnston placed second with War and the Trend of Public Opinion. Stanley Warner was third with A Whole Sphere. Wright argued The Delcy of the Liew and stressed delay in justice and the need for speedy, fair law. He has strong personality and could place high at the state level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Wright
Detroit
Alma College
Eddie Johnston
Alma
Stanley Warner
Wright
New Buildings Erected In Alma With Merchan ts and Lodge
Construction plans reveal at least five new stores in Alma to be built by the Merchants Building company and the 1 O O FP lodge, with brick and stone two story structures on South Street. Contracts expected within two weeks. work to begin in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Merchants Building Company
Awe & Site
Lodge
Rose on four committees raises Gratiot rep profile
Representative Harry Rose of Gratiot county was named to four house committees including sdramage Newberry hospital state affairs and state normal school. The governor announced appointments affecting Alma residents with William Smith of St Johns to Industry Accident Board Fred L Woodworth to Dairy and Food Commission and Addison A Kelner of Ludington to railroad commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rose
Gratiot County
Sdramage
Newberry Hospital
Rose
Alma
William Smith
St Johns
Industry Accident Board
Fred L. Woodworth
Dairy and Food Commission
Addison A. Kelner
Ludington
Railroad Commission
Notice to public eye specialist visit schedule
I have engaged 8 E Gandiner MD of Mr Pleasant who for years has practiced eye care and refraction. He will be in the hospital on the second and fourth Mondays each month for consultations and to see patients in need of his services. N Brainerd MD.
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E.gandiner, MD
Standard Oil to Open Alma Distributing Plant
A Standard Oil representative announced plans to locate a distributing branch in Alma. A 100 by 75 foot building will be erected at Lincoln Avenue to serve central Michigan. Charles Plowyne will oversee distribution with about ten to twelve workers initially.
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Benefield
Standard Oi
AD Mo
Alma Record
Standard Hi
Alma
Lincoln Avenue
Ale Jon
Central Michigan
Charles Plowyne
Banks Hold Annual Meetings in Alma City
The two Alma banks held annual meetings this week with directors re elected and assets noted. Abtow State Savings reported strong growth and named William A Bahlke and Jotham Allen as officers, while First State Bank announced assets near one million dollars and over 15000 in interest paid to depositors.
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Abtow State Savings Bank
Towmlay
Alma
William A. Bablke
Jotham — Allen
James E. Mitchell
E. A. Bagley
Sharrar
Georgy
Parson
H.C. Moore
William ‘A Bahlke
Jotham Allen
Cael H.C. Moore
Karl R. Adame
First State Bank
Veius
L. A. Sharp
Francis King
Carl Washburn
P.M. Smith
J. G. Rhodes
C.0. Ward
Henry Soule
Parker Leaves Alma Post Office for Bank Job
Frank Jh Parker assistant posttimeter of Alma resigns after ten years. He will join Mine State Bank of the city as assistant cashier, a move prompted by the bank officials who had long sought his capable service. Parker will remain briefly at the post office to wind down duties.
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Frank Jh Parker
Alma
Parker
First State Bank
J. Sorith
Thy
Republic Moto Truck Pane Incorporated
Leval
Wenue
Delavan family visits as Marjorie and Carlyn Delavan host
Mr and Mrs Delavan of Missouri and Mescaline Delavan hosted holiday guests Miss Marjorie Delavan of Hoxton and Carlyn C Delavan of Missoula Montana. Carlyn recently married Miss Etta E Hearn of Benzonia on December 27 and left for Flathead National Forest headquarters at Mixsouth to begin three months of forest service investigation work. Etta Hearn, former Alma public school instructor, is remembered by Alma friends. The couple will be stationed near Pest River Experiment Station with travel via Alma Ann Arbor Chicago and Virginia Minnesota. Clyde Campbell was charged with violating local option law after an Ernest Monday night hearing. January 2 set for further hearing. Campbell’s bail was set at 220000. Two young men claim Campbell provided them a ship’s vessel night of December 20. Campbell will defend against the charge.
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Mes
CL. Delavan
Marjorie Delavan
Hoxton
Carlyn C Delavan
Missoula
Montana
Forestry Department
Etta E. Hearn
Benzonia
Flathead National Forest
Mixsouth
Alma
Ann Arbor
Chicago
Virgini
Minnesota
Forest Service
Pest River Experiment
Titho
Ann Arbor News
Hearn
Alima
Delavan
Alma High School
Mra
Pelawan
Ant Arbor
Clyde Carmplell
Ernest
Curniah
J. FB. Sartor
C. RB
Brewer
Lawsuit Seeks 25000 In Damages Over Alleged Abuse
John L Campbell a Gratiot farmer sues Holdeing partner Hiery A Grundy near the city alleging dam ages of 25000 for an alleged seduction of his daughter by Grundy. Grundy counters with charges against Campbell as the suit unfolds with lawyers Greene Villiers Buhle Mathews retained and action moving through circuit court.
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Hiery A. Grundy
Gincuit
John L. Campbell
Grundy
Campbell
Campbell Sone
Asco
Hothie
Gettlemant
Coreygabied
Atom
Weil
Lee
Yin Grandy
Hunn
Janie A. Greene
Ty Grandy
Villiers A Buhle
Joby Mathews
Driver for Adams Express Co Arrested
Joseph Sanborn, a driver for Adams Express Co, is jailed on grand larceny charges after a search found goods believed stolen from the company. A deputy, a marshal, and officers recovered dresses, undergarments, gloves, and hosiery valued near a hundred dollars as the probe widens to identify other victims and recover losses.
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Joesph Sanborn
Adams Express Company
Leider
Iin Hue
Conestion
Art Express
Varios
Hall
Adame Express Company
Sanborn
Wheeler
Marshall Rogers
Wibber
Express Company
William A. Buhlke
Anmiong
Detroit
Min
Offerte
Tnd
Zoellner Quartet to Appear at Wright Opera House 1917
The Zoellner quartet is praised as genuine exponents of chamber music in America. Critics laud their dignity in classic readings and willingness to premiere works by unknown writers. They are billed for January 28, 1917 at Wright Opera House under Alma Lyreum Association.
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Aevcenterie
Zoellner
Chamber Musc
America
Becaure
Iit
New York
Aeolian Hall
Hayden
Iif
Toellner Quartets
Toellner
Wright Opera House
Alma. Lyerum Arseetation
Alma City Limits Expansion Vote Described
A county meeting reports the Alma city council approved a measure to submit a charter expansion to voters. The plan would extend the city limits to include adjacent territory, aiming to support Alma’s growth and accommodate future development countywide.
Republic band to perform two Alma concerts next week
The thirty five piece Republic band announces two Alma concerts in the opera house next Wednesday and Thursday. Programs include marches overtures vocal and instrumental solos by C L Jenkins A J Tansey Geo Kenan and others with pieces from Dvorak Gilbert and Remick among the selections.
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Republic Band
Alma
Opera
Washington Grays
Marehy
Biog Badiea
Jose Olsen
Bhailow Land
Gilbert
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Anse CO Meeting
Alma College Five
Nevitt
Mt. Pleasant
Dunham
Poutmaster and
Mra. V.P. Cash
Grand Rapids
Detroiter
Edwards Hotel
Standard Oi Company
Aletion Sales
Jame DeRushia
Daiies DeRustia
Fem
Alma Suger
Tuwsiday
Awenth
Helman
Charles Havens
Ah Montiay
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F. M. Johnson
Elwell
J. TH Helmin
Poods and Stock
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Faunce
Forvet I
Ralph Ome
Agetionner
C. Parker
Bank
Ford
Alove
Adams Express CO
Joseph Sanborn
Zoellner Quartet
Ithace
Aline
Mnakter
Gloria
Lowey
Herold Humerske
Dvorak Glorioio Montague Cornet
C. L. Jenkins
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Char Vadehn
Lyceum
Pera House
Knfidht
Pythias
Clare Vaughn Wohles
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Los Angeles
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