William Granger Dies After Six Weeks Illness
William Granger 77 died Saturday night at six at his son O W Granger’s home on West Superior street after six weeks of paralysis and pneumonia. Born in New York, he lived in Bethany 29 years and Alma eight years. Survived by widow and three children George of Grand Rapids Jennie Batey of Bethany Cr Granger of Alma. Three granddaughters attended the funeral Rev J W Priest led services. Burial followed in Riverdale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Granger
O. W. Granger
W. Superior Street
Mr. Granger
New York State
I Bethany
Alma
George
Grand Rapids
Jennie Batey
Bethany
Cr. Granger
George Vandervelt
Mise Markc Granger
Leoa Harrier
J. W. Priest
Riverdale Cemetery
Local Happenings In Alma And Surrounding Cities
Saturday registration urged as Elm Hall resident Ivah Kress visits Alma and many locals travel for business and social events. Saginaw visitors include George Aldrich and Pearl Mazeline. grippe sickness noted among Mrs. J T Ewing and Ellen Knight. Arcady Grange installation addressed, Women's Club meets, and numerous social gatherings listed with notes on health, travel, and civic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivah Kress
Elm Hall
Alma
George Aldrich
St. Louis
J. T. Ewing
John M. Dunham
Saginaw
Louis Redman
Ithaca
Alma Visitors Wednesday of This Week. Miss Pearl Mazeline
Fanny Hazeltine
Ellen Knight
East Superior Street
George S. Young
Arthur Gleaners
Arcady Grange Wall
Markc Opdyke
Detroit
W Pringle
Mary
G. G Rhye
M. J. McPhee
Park Avenue
Francis King
J. IL. Lancashire
Alina Shold
Jesu Barthesarg
Elewel
Mary Kelman
Piatroet
Uuatt
Arcada Ladies Md Society
Mies Olrence Clark
Non Veryone
Mra J TL Langashire
Vl Daugster
Bk Lawrence Nihte
Wbostuts
Line
Lilliatt Salinsky
Rochester
Frediey
Harry Cohen
Collen
Privines
J Barkheld
College Avenue
Walker
Gee Long
Facturet
Retta
Poet Baker
Wetty Nine
Tee
Nise
George Rineley
Priscilla Strong
Long Beach
Cal
Emsley
Byfalo
Local notices from Alma and area reflect moves and events
J P Losey optometrist notices repeat as a local item. Mr and Mrs Harry Willard move back to Alma from Jackson and Harry is seen in the barber shop. A chicken pie supper at Methodist church Friday night has been postponed indefinitely. A Philathea Club election at Baptist church yields officers. Mrs Nitlick hosts a birthday gathering for Mrs Nitlick and Mrs WoTL Pare To commemorate the event. Win AO Holley, former miller, joins Coombs tether mills as hear milter at Alma roller mills. City mills are praised for strong milling work and service changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Willard
Alma
Jackson
Georg Thorton
St. Petersburg
Thornton
Michigan
Philathea Club
The
Baptist Church
Mise Louise Hood
Mire J. N
Miker
Miss Lottive Mood
Mase Nona Horttiltan
Mre Dy
Folmsting Treas
Fley Fagenst
Nitlick
Ao Bo
AO Holley
Coombs Tether Mills
Coldwater
Alina Roller Mills
Holley
Ris City
Alma Falcons Triumph Over Greenville In Ashes Gym Bout
Last Friday in the college gym Alma defeated Greenville 62 to 7. The first half ended 36 to 7. Four substitutes played in the second half as Alma’s tally rose to 6. Capt Paul Kress starred for Alma, with Mark Spinney also strong. Coach Ward praised the team’s improving work and prospects after more practice. Francis King and his son Henry left Detroit Tuesday to hear the Frontalley Quartette and returned to Saginda after seeing Lillian Nordica at the Auditorium last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Gymnasium
Greenville
Alma
Paul Kress
Mark Spinney
Ward
Francis King
Henry
Detroit
Frontalley
Saginda
Lillian Nordica
Church Announcements From Several Local Congregations
Local notices list weekly services for First Church of Christ Scientist Knights of Pythias reading room hours morning and evening services at multiple churches including M B Church Frolaytarian Church Yake Methodist Church and Church of Christ State Street addresses and service times with midweek prayer and Sunday school schedules for each congregation. Rev. W E B Dory Rev L Crain and G W Kiffer named as pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Knights of Pythias
Frolaytarian
L. Crain
State Street
Yake Methodist Church
W. Center
Cevlar Street
G. W. Kiffer
Hurch OF Christ
Alma’s Champion Foe Miss Hazel Lillian Campbell Recall
A fragmented notice recalls Miss Hazel Lillian Campbell of Caro as a top player on Alma's basketball foes. It mentions Vines Candis and a winter gathering, plus church services at St. John's with morning prayers and a 7:00 Litany Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Lowe
Rod Striffler
Bestiman
Hazel Lillian Campbell
Caro
Fred
Alma
Arfler
Mima College Male Quartette Debuts Saturday at Presbyterian Hotel
After weeks of hard practice the Mima College male quartet will debut Saturday at the Presbyterian hotel. Mrs St John heads training and the program promises first class entertainment with quartets solos and instrumental pieces. A Saginaw Presbyterian church lecture series hosts a similar concert on Tuesday January. The group plans weekend tours across Michigan, with spring plans for a two week trek through the lower peninsula. Members include Weight How cond tenor Bure ritt bass Cook second tenor and Theo Amsbury assists. Admission as 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mima College
Presbyterian Hotel
St John
Presbyterian
Lower
Michi
GW. Weight
Roi
Roc Bureritt
Cook
Theo Amsbury
Robert Hime
Alm
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Stuckey’s Independent Gash Grocery
Ower Th
Sro Icemae
Flat Lake
Graham
Alma State Savings Bank
WM. A. Bahlee
H. C. Moore
Jotham Allen
RR. L. Anderson
New York
John A. Gray
Record Office
M. E. Francisca
Los Angeles Express
Ella McMurtrie
Whoel Elas
Bernice Sweet
Patrick! Manien
Forest Hill
Manien
St Tis
J. P. Losey
Superior
ST. Alma, Mich
W. EB. Dory
Alma College
St. John's Church
Oene
J. Frank Jackson
Alia Elevator Co
Seredee
Margaret Granger
Mes CW. Granger
C. E. Brewer
CE. Brewer
Joe
East
Downie Street
Charles Rans
Bell Telephone
Ich
Tangure
Win Kandson
Wright Ave
Bell
City Hall
College
Jay Hicks
Curt Walker
Geo. W. Pulfrey
G. B. Porter Registered
Optometrist
Superior St
Mich
A.F. Eicher
Argada Livery
Charles G. Rhodes
First State Bank
Alma Migh
Capital
A.W. Wrigh
Wol
Tomek
G. 8. Wann
V-Prew L
Stan France Kix
P.M. Saar Oaak Wasi
Cashior
Gratiot County
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