Alma Board backs $600000 endowment drive for Alma college
Alma Board of Trade resolutions express strong support for a campaign to raise 600000 to strengthen Alma college endowment and facilities. The community body pledges time energy and funds, aiming to mobilize thousands of Michigan donors and showcase widespread local backing for the effort. Separately a lawsuit seeks 10000 from John L Campbell over an alleged offense involving a farmer’s daughter, with bond of 5000 required. A second suit, by Harry A Grandy, seeks 250 damages over alleged illegitimate relations with Campbell’s young daughter.
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Alma Board of Trade
Alma College
Michigan Presbyterian College
Whereis
Alma
John L Campbell
Flarry A. Germnly
Thie
Agaonet Campbell
Campbell
Harry A. Grandy
Stanley to lecture on Folk Songs at Alma Chapel
Dr Albert A Stanley head of the Michigan music department will lecture on Folk songs Friday evening January 14 in the Alma College chapel. He formerly headed the National Federation of Music Teachers and will be introduced by selections on the piano. Admission is free and all are invited. This is the third concert in Alma Music Club's series.
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Albert A. Stanley
University of Michigan
Alma College
Stanley Wie
National Federation of Music Teachers
Alma Music Elth
Republic Band To Play Two Big City Concerts
The Republic band of about forty players will shift this week’s concerts from Wednesday and Thursday to Friday and Saturday, starting at 7:15 each evening. The group, featuring musicians from Creature's band Robinson's Dun bar's and others, has trained five to six hours daily for the past fortnight and travels to Detroit next week. The program includes pieces by Vivaldi, Dvorak, and standard band numbers with soloists Miss Ida Quencer and others, under Director F. J. Major.
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Republic
The
Creature
Robinson's Dunbar's
Alma
Detroit
Gates
Raymon Overture
Ae Thomas
Harold
Irise Dvorak
Glorious
Cornet
Montague
Remick Hite
L. Jenkins
Voenl
Ida Quencer
Alma Maroon and Cream rout Normal boys basketball crowd
Alma Normalites were overwhelmed by Alma Maroon and Cream as superb teamwork and precise passing powered a decisive victory. Gallagher starred with sharp shooting while substitutions kept the pace high. the Maroon and Cream led from early on and never relinquished control.
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Endur
Yeemson
Almr Ye
Blake Miller
Ahwago
Avielan
Alma
Dom
Chancy
Maroon and Cream
Hoolihan
Art Foote
French
Johnston
Gallagher
Markel Hhe Price
Aletares
Aimy
Taxes Coming Slow For Alits Taxpayers In 19th Century Notice
The city of Alits reports total taxes due this year at 05,840.04 with only 5,385.12 paid, leaving one fifth unpaid. City Treasurer Charles R. Murphy notes four percent interest accrues after May. Many taxpayers appear unable to pay on time due to high living costs. Last year’s total tax was 08,000.00 and collections were 4,044.57 with 3277.74 in interest. Alma College Glee Club plans a Detroit visit for a meeting with the Detroit Presby terian alliance at Hotel Statler, featuring endowment talk and speakers including President Crooks. The Alma college board of trustees will meet in Detroit for a banquet next week. no major decisions expected.
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Hms
Alma College
Michigan
Michi
Commonwealth
Alma
Board of
Citizers
Panvass
Alits
Charles R. Murphy
Attoy
Marphy
Treneuror Murphy
Alma College Glee Club
Cetra
Brnguet
Detroit Presbyterian Alliance
Statler
Alner College
Lietenit Presbyterian
Crooks
LL. Th
Alam College Board of Trustees
Detroit
Notice of Eye Specialist Schedule in Mt. Pleasant
Dr. N Brainerd announces Dr. E Gardiner of Mt. Pleasant will visit on the second and fourth Mondays each month at the hospital for ophthalmic and refraction services. Readers are advised to consult him when in need of eye care.
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E.gardiner
Mt. Pleasant
Brainerd
M.D
Resigns Post Office Position in Local Office
Ruscotl Cummings, an employee of the lien post office, tendered his resignation to Postmaster VP Cash on the first Thursday of the week. For several months Mc Caring has been tenaciously unable to perform duties, leading to his firing and Cummings’s resignation.
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Ruscotl Cummings
Lien Post Office
Riverdale Fire Destroys Several Businesses
Riverdale woke to a major blaze last Friday morning that wiped out three storefronts on Main Street. Lew Rhodes and Lew Looker were badly burned, with Rhodes suffering severe burns on his back and chest. Dewey Apple sustained facial and hand injuries. Residents rallied to battle the flames as investigators probe whether a vehicle explosion sparked the fire. builders plan a spring rebuild once weather allows.
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Beerale
Bectancuiy
Crucely
A. J. Looker
Lew Rhodes
Mra. Looker
Inter Team
Dewey
Rivervale
Australian beet worker threatens village with shotgun in wagon city
Joe Hairpin an Australian beet worker living in a housewagon on the riverbank near the village end of town threatened to shoot the area and fired a shotgun through his door during the incident. Marshal Rogers responded and Hairpin was detained. No charges yet. investigators may pursue later. Meanwhile J. W. Miller’s ice business property on the riverbank was sold to I. M. Yer. Yer plans repairs and expansion, aiming to boost local ice trade.
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Joe Hairpin
Wagon City
Marshal Rogers
JW. Miller
Alain
I. M. Yer
Yerlan
Record
Yerian
Miller
New Coal Company Planned in Alma With Sheds Erection
A new coal company in Alma is planned after a deal this week. Frank Carnicon of St. Louis leased ground from James Redman & Sons on East Superior Street for coal sheds. The site lies east of the railroad spur into the lobby McNeil & Libby and Republic Trick plant. Work will be charted on the sheds or anew.
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Alma
Frank Carnicon
St. Louie
James Redman
Superor Street
Labby McNeil & Libby
Republic
Alma High School Falls to Grand Rapids Union 82 71
Alma High School dropped a 82 to 71 decision to Grand Rapids Union after a tough first half and a late rally. Howe led Alma with support from Mann Campbell Medier and Smith as Union pulled away in the second period and withstood Alma tackles in a close finale.
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Grand Rapids Union
Alma Well
Ty Fo
Aves Tenied
Flor
Sers
Grand Rapide
Alma
Vin
Anon
Fon
Aline
Bet Hall
Fighthon
Decket Hall
Valiay
Calvin College
Howe
Fut
Smith
Medier
Union
Kreamheur
Mann
Ramon
E Campbell
Quigley
L. G
Cornwall
Kreumheur
Alma Georing
Campbell
Medler
Younglove
Democrats 10 Hold Banquet for Victory Celebration
A Democratic banquet plans a large event with prominent speakers and a focus on past achievements and future promises. Invitations extended to all, including women, with nonpartisan speeches expected and a menu featuring oysters, potatoes, salads, breads, tea, cake, and coffee. A series of toasts honors local figures and civic ideals, with remarks on friendship, peace, and national unity.
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George
Stone Addres
Democratic Party
W. A. Seegmiller
Ust
Livingston
Francis E. Byrne
Judge Beach
United Sites Hot
John J. Lentz
Minn College
Republic Motor Truck Co. Nets Orders At New York Show
Holmes, sales manager, returns from the New York automobile show with orders for nearly a thousand Republic trucks across models. The show lasted a week. company executives Frank W. Ruggles, George W. Moore, and M. A. Holmes represented Republic at the event, underscoring durability and low upkeep.
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M. 4. Holmes
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
New York
Republic
Mr. Holmes
United States
Frank W. Ruggles
George W. Moore
M.A Holmes
Republic Truck Company
Cheble Eastern
Burgess Fractures Thigh and Wrist in Roof Accident
William Burgess, Alma carpenter, fell from a roof on a icy day last Monday injuring his left thigh and right wrist. A doctor said the injuries are serious and will keep him from work for some time. Burgess has a history of worksite mishaps in Alma. Ora D. Akin at 1004 State Street and M. Flake offer cheap rates on policies.
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William Buress
Alma
Burgess
Mr. Burgess
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