28 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
1
Ithaca officials met in a special session to review the county’s financial condition and demand an itemized statement from May 1908 to February 1909. Treasurer Munson must provide monthly fund balances and a detailed account list by February 8, 1909. The board plans another meeting on February 5 to continue the accounting effort.
The annual convention will be held March 28 24 at Saginaw in the Auditorium. Many independent telephone men are members and a large attendance is expected with exhibitors and visitors. L Conn of Alma will present a paper on the value of advertising to telephone companies.
Adrian College defeats Alma 22 to 20 in a tightly fought basketball game at the Alma gym. Crowd fills seating and standing room, umpire Stickies from Mt Pleasant calls the eight o'clock tipoff. Adrian leads early with fouling edge but Alma rallies, final surge by Adrian seals win as both teams show strong defense and late scoring.
Pomona Grange will meet with Ithaca Grange February 6 with a home session in first degree. Reports of officers and Pomona master, music by Ithaca and Liberty orchestras, address by Mrs Creyts, discussion supper, oratorical contest and program featuring performers from Ithaca Newark and Areada.
The Romaiine English comedy David Garrick starring Clifton Mallory with a strong supporting cast will premiere at the Alma Opera House on Wednesday evening. The production features splendid scenery, costuming, and Mallory’s refined leading performance, with tickets available at Brown's drug store.
M A Medier owner of Saskary Grocery relocates stock to Pollasky block on State street February 1. Interior is being painted and frescoed for a handsome inviting store. Medier offers staple and fancy groceries and invites friends and customers to visit. Call 195 Union or Bell for orders.
The Alpha Pheta society elected officers including President Lois Praker Vice President Hazel Fraser Secretary Isabella Stevens Cor Secretary Kathrine Gillard Treasurer Alien Bond Librarian Wes Critic Kenne Swigar and Critice Inex Pollard Guard Marion McKenney Bentenel Rath Howey Almanian Heparter Ethel Core After election members went to the wire house and enjoyed The Gil From The West.
Civic Improvement League spurred the common council to pass an ordinance forbidding ashes and soot dumped on streets. City fathers must enforce the rule to avert dangers to horses and autos. A notable ash pile near a fire bore nearly crippled a vehicle, underscoring the measure’s necessity.
The wedding of Hazel Howe to Edwin P. Gee was held Monday at 3 PM at Mrs. Robert Porter’s Merril home. The ceremony featured a Lohengrin march, bridal arch, five course supper, and gifts from friends. Ed Gee and Hazel Howe will reside on Pioneer farm after February 1. out of town guests from Mt Pleasant, Shepherd, De Witt and more attended. The groom is a Sumner township farmer. the bride taught at Wiley School in Alma. The Record offers best wishes for their marriage. The next story notes a big crop of ice with a harvest averaging 20 inches thick and includes local dealers Hodgkinson and Leonard.
The Presbyterian church choir and its leader Mrs St Johns were surprised by the Ladies Aid after Saturday night rehearsal. A buffet lunch followed in the church parlors and Mrs St Johns received a $500 paree in appreciation for directing the choir composed of college students, whose work enriches church services.
Joe Art Club members hosted the Woman's Club on a Wednesday afternoon on State Street Mia F. A. GI provided the venue The program featured a piano solo by Theo Amebury a piano and violin duet by Udell and Montigel and an instructive talk by Mingine on The Child Pro Nom Mingins research and thoughtful presentation were noted Light refreshments followed for social time
The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Fortnightly was held at the home of Mrs J H Lancashire on Tuesday afternoon. A large number of ladies attended. Officers chosen for the coming year include President Mrs J H Lancashire Vice President Mrs P N Notestine Fourth Vice President Mrs W L Hood Secretary Mrs RH Wilcox Treasurer Mrs T W March Secretary of Weerature Mrs J F Baydem Assistant Secretary Mrs I J Moyer.
At Lansing last week Prof J J Ferguson of Chicago spoke on individual and state methods to eradicate bovine tuberculosis. He urged sanitary premises, health breeding, pasteurization, and state laws for isolation and compensation, noting Nebraska success and Wisconsin style measures. Governor Warner endorsed fair compensation only when farmers are not at fault.
A surprise Tuesday night honored Col Geo Sonor with a ceremonial installation of Ping River Canton officers at Alma Odd Fellows. Capt Moeder presented the officer a sword as guests enjoyed a music program, a spread, and a male quartet. Samuel A. Vilet, born March 1, 19, in Clarks ton, Michigan, served in the Second Michigan Cavalry and died January 26 after paralysis followed illness. He is survived by his widow Jessie Chnesman, a son Walter C. Vilet, a daughter Mrs George W Bates, two brothers, two sisters, and many friends. Interment was in Riverside cemetery with Rev Robert Elder presiding.
Fragmented obituary style notice outlines a February Lincoln birthday program by the local lodge and veterans group. It lists hymns prayer, sketches of Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, quotations, a benediction and church services, plus a club meeting at Lagewood farm on Feb 4 with song, reading minutes, and dinner.
A local business change reports Textrumental music and community figures joining to purchase the Arcada Livery Barn in Alma. Eicher and Waller, previously in Ithaca and Newark, plan up to date improvements including sew rigs and a ten cent feed, with Palfrey repairing the building to boost the livery operation in Gratiot county.
An amateur Western play titled The Girl From The West drew full house support from the Knights of Pythias lodge. The Fitz James troupe received warm applause for their performances, and the show added a neat sum to the group’s finances.
The State Republican of Lansing released a twenty page special industrial edition last week Thursday. It is the first in a series and aims to showcase the capitol city’s commercial importance and business advantages with numerous illustrations of public buildings and factories.
Offer includes one year subscriptions to the American Bow and The Record for 1.7, promising value to families. The note asserts readers will enjoy the American Bow and look forward to the weekly vinite of The Record, highlighting broad appeal for both youth and adults.
Clark Thoties of Saginaw is accused of borrowing $20 from Aldrich & May of St. Louis and giving a mortgage on a horse that belonged to his wife. When confronted, Thottie refused to surrender the horse, claiming it was her property. He fled, was later found in Saginaw, and jailed in Ithaca to await trial.
Sumner resident Bert Gee reports seeing frogs leaping along a local creek bank this summer. He claims the frogs are plentiful and swarming, countering skepticism about frog stories in the area.
The 70th annual county teachers institute met in the city Friday and Saturday at the high school and central school buildings. About 175 teachers attended at peak. Speakers included G J Gannard, Superintendent G E Ganland, Commissioner P Pike, Prof Kiteworth, Miss Coy, Dr M Day, Prof W D Henderson, and R D Calkins. Sessions covered school sanitation, geography, reading, home geography, and the township unit system, aiming to improve pupil learning and classroom neatness.
H F Mapee displays a young bull calf near Alma that weighed 117 pounds at one day old and is destined for stock breeding and potential Glue ribbon success. The entry emphasizes its early development and strong Durham and Me lineage.
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