Detroit Michigan Central Terminal Opens Vast New Union Depot
Construction of a 2.6 million dollar terminal in Detroit proceeds toward a March 1 start under chief engineer Geo H. Webb. The station, part of the Detroit river tunnel system, will be a tall copper-roofed three story waiting block with 434 foot esplanade frontage and 266 foot depth, plus a 15 story office tower. A major street railway entry and arcade will connect riders to the waiting room, telegraph booths, and news stands, with separate cab and automobile access and extensive marble finishes for travelers.
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Michigan Central Railroad
Detroit
Geo. H. Webb
The
Michigan Central
Detroit River
Esplanade
Alma College Male Quartette Concert at Presbyterian Church
The Alma College male quartet, GW Wright first tenor, R H Hume second tenor, R C Burritt first bass, R H Conk second bass, with Miss Theo Amsbury, accompanist, and R H Hume reader, gave a well rendered concert last Saturday evening. Encores followed each number as the audience expressed hearty approval.
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Alma College
GW. Wright
R. H. Hume
R. C Burritt
R. H. Conk
Theo Amabury
The
Presbyterian Church
Arcada Grange Meeting Acknowledges Guests And Plans
Arcada Grange No 500 met Saturday evening January 20 with W M Allen Hubbel presiding Bill of janitor and secretary for last year approved Roy Keefer won the janitor post for the coming year An invitation to confer degrees at Sumner Grange was accepted if weather allowed Lecturer Floyd Smith led an evening of songs readings and discussion The Middleton Record’s revival after a recent fire is praised for its look and effort by publisher CW Newton and staff
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Arcada Grange
W. M. Allen Hubbel
Sumner Grange
Roy Keefer
Floyd Smith
the Grange
Geo, Fink
Rollin Wood
Bro
Keeter
Titus
Penny
Grange
Townsend Supports Taft For renomination says Townsend
The Grand Rapids Press on January 11 published an interview with U S Senator Charles J Townsend of Michigan backing President Taft for renomination and reelection. He states he will stay with Taft despite Gov Osborn actions Taft criticism from Michigan and possible Roosevelt candidacy.
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U.S
Townsend
Wm. H. Wait
Charles J. Townsend
Michigan
Taft
Osborn
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Alma Student to China Missionaries Seek South China
A letter from Paul J Allured, Alma College graduate with honors, and his wife Miss Helen Strange, describes their voyage to South China for missionary work. They recount a Pacific crossing aboard the Ten go Maru, calls at Tokyo and Yokohama, a typhoon, and arrival in Canton and Hong Kong. They note studying in Shek Lung, a 100000 population town, and discuss currency volatility and local travel methods amid regional upheavals.
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Paul J. Allured
Alma College
Princeton Seminary
Michigan
Helen Strange
Kindergarter
Allured
China
Alma
Shek Lung
South China
Mr. Brown
Hong Kong
Canton
Toyo Kisen Kaisha S. 5
Pacific
Honolulu
Yokohama
Japan
Tokyo
Kobe
Nagasaki
Asano
Toyo Kisen Ren Co
Language lessons amid upheaval in Canton and decay of roads
A letter from Paul J. Allured describes daily Cantonese language school routines five days a week and one to two hours of tone singing, living with Ren and Mrs Fisher, and plans for a new home and tennis court. He notes narrow country roads, baskets for transport, and the upheaval in China with the rebel movement at Canton, brutalities of the tarter force, and a grim cutting day. The tone blends humor and grave concern for the Chinese struggle and hopes for peaceful resolution.
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Ren
A. J. Fisher
China
Shet Long
Winchester
Espuite
Canton
America
Paul J
Austin Blair Banquet Set for Big Rapids February First
The eighth annual Austin Blair Club banquet of Mecosta county will be held at Big Rapids on February first. Speakers will include U S Senator W A Smith Governor Osborn W N Ferris Judge Clarence Session and other notables with Pat Kelly serving as toastmaster.
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Mecosta County
Big Rapids
U.S
W. A. Smith
Osborn
W. N. Ferris
Clarence Session
Pat Kelly
Sixty Cent Butter Sparked Chicago Market Debate
A Chicago dispatch from January 17 reports butter at sixty cents a pound, with prices rising to 47 cents the previous night. Dealers blame scarcity from severe weather for the cost, while others accuse a suspected trust under federal investigation. The piece notes a high city market record and ongoing scrutiny by authorities.
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Chicago
Cleic Improvement League to Meet in Free Reading Room
There will be a special meeting of the Cleic Improvement League in the Free Reading Room Friday January 12 at 8 00 pm to decide on a location for the Free Reading Room for the coming year and to transact other business that may arise. Mary C Bahlee corresponding secretary Mrs G S Ward entertained at bridge Wednesday afternoon at her Woodworth avenue home. The first good time was experienced by those present.
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OTICE
Cleic Improvement League
Teage
Mary C Bahlee
G. S. Ward
Bridge
Woodworth Avenue
Alma Driving Club forms in Alma with W W Cushing
A largely attended meeting at the Wright House organized the Alma Driving Club Association. Officers elected: President W W Cushing, Secretary R M Hyde, Treasurer Decatur Coleman. The group aims to stage winter races on Pine River ice Friday afternoon with entries from Clare Ithaca Mt. Pleasant St Louis Breckenridge and Alma anticipated for competitive heats.
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Wright House
Alma Driving Club Association
W. W. Cushing
R. M. Hyde
Decatur Coleman
North Woodworth Avenue
Pine River
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Ithaca
St Louth
Breckenridge
Alma
Cushing Benedict Advertises Second Inventory Sale
Cushing and Benedict promote a second inventory sale started January 20 and running through January 27. The firm touts accurate ads and claims their sales records are breaking in their goods. Shoppers are urged to watch their Record advertisements for value and savings.
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Cushing & Benedict
Samrda
Mary Ann Ring Dies at 84 in Alma
Mary Ann Ring formerly of Alma died at St John’s on January 1st aged 84. Her remains were brought to Alma and placed in Crandell Scott parlors. Services were held at Parkinson church by Rev W E Doty and she was buried in Brady cemetery. Fire department plans details next week.
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Mary Ann Ring
Alma
St John’s
Crandell & Scott Undertaking
Parkinson Church
W. E. Doty
Brady Cemetery
Sleigh Ride For Mt Pleasant Sigma Upsilon Pst Fraternity
The Sigma Upsilon Pst fraternity from Mt Pleasant Normal rode to Alma last Saturday and were entertained at Paul G. Kress’s home on State Street. After a 22 mile ride they dined at two decorated tables with a supper prepared by Mrs James G. Kress and Mildred Kress. Performers included Miss McGraham and Miss Gould with vocal solos, Pat Ryat readings, and Louise Travegne. The group afterward attended The Vaudette before returning home.
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Sigma Upsilon Pst Fraternity
Mt. Pleasant Normal
Alma
Paul G. Krees
State Street
James G. Kress
Mildred
Gould
McGraham
Potter
Kress
Ryan
Old Mt Pleasant
Beet Sugar Output Leaders Michigan. Early U.S. Estimate
The American Sugar Industry of Chicago reports a January preliminary beet sugar production estimate for the United States led by Michigan. Figures are presented in small rows of 8000 pounds, with early figures indicating Michigan at the forefront despite provisional data.
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Chicago
Michigan
Seville and Sumner Farmers Club Meets at Bailey Home
The Seville and Sumner Farmers Club meets at George Bailey home on Thursday February 1. Program includes a song, invocation, reading minutes, roll call by quotations, and music by Mrs. Walter Ferris. Association questions and parcel post discussion led by James Gargett. Mrs. Hanley sings, then question box and adjournment.
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Seville and
Sumner
Walter Ferris
James Gargett
Mra. Hanley
City approves Street Paving and Improvement Bonds
In a special election held Monday nearly half the city’s voters participated and passed a $30,000 bond issue by 996 to 30. Ward results show Second Ward with 426 votes, 100 for the bond and 30 against, signaling strong tax support for street improvements under Mayor Montigel and the city council.
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Montigel
Plan to Have Rural Carriers Feed Birds During Winter
Postal authorities consider allowing rural mail carriers to scatter grain for quail and partridge during snow events. Michigan sportsmen propose funding the feed, with no compulsion on carriers. If approved by the postmaster general, routes would include designated feeding spots to aid bird survival.
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Michigan
Muskegon County
McLauchlan
McLaughlin
Muskery
Post Office Department
Nason Home Receives Elk Rapids Lodge Entrant
Peter Johnson now resides at the Nason Home after a transfer from Elk Rapids lodge. A notable incident from his term includes a nearly fatal Fourth of July cannon blast that cost him an eye and severed a hand while leaving a stiff finger and thumb. Wm. F. Ryder of Ottawa lodge, Coopersville, died, aged 78, after general disabilities, with a funeral in the home parlor. Mr and Mrs Carver of Traverse City will visit the superintendent and wife at the Masonic home. Carver formerly held county offices and was Past Master of Traverse City. R. W. Boynton, 87, of Muskegon lodge, is bedbound from leg failure. he was a longtime lawyer and former newspaper editor in Grand Haven and Spring Lake.
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Peter Johnson
Elk Rapids Lodge
Wm. F. Ryder
Ottawa Lodge
Coopersville
Mr. Ryder
Mra
P. Carver
Traverse City
Montague
Carver
R. W. Boynton
Muskegon Lodge
Grand Haven
Spring Lake
Forever Place
Alma student aims to become Catholic priest
A dispatch from Alma reports D. Royal Blaske, a college student, plans to leave Alma for St. Thomas College in Washington DC to pursue priesthood. Blaske, a Traverse City resident, studied at Alma for several years. Also noted is the birth of a baby boy to Mr and Mrs Peter J Milloy of the city, born Sunday January 21st, eight pounds. Peter Miljoy says the boy will soon work as an electrician, expert.
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Grand Rapids
D. Royal Blaske
St. Thomas ‘College
Washington, D. C
Peter J. Milloy
Peter
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