Delegates Fill General Conference of Methodists
In Baltimore the General Conference drew 808 laymen 44 ministers and 85 others with 25 Indies among delegates. Bishop Thoburn retires to his homeland as Chen Wei Chang the North China advocate of gospel gains liberty to preach. Jospeh Hingley elected secretary and committees organize around 15 church units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Thoburn
Ismay
Christ Anid
China
Chen Wei Chang
Pekin
Nori
Jospeh Hingley
Minnions
Freedman’s Aid
Evangelico and
Epworth
Menor Dais
General Conference
Aftory
Goodsel
Church
Fitzgerald
Jrane
Joyce McCabe
Fowler
Kraven
Vaneuver
Addromes
Gov. Corm
Maryland
Baltimore
Menting House
Two Fires Saturday Notify Spectator Fire Department Response
Two fires Saturday morning attracted onlookers as the first started at J R Campbell residence on Went Superior Street from a defective kitchen chimney and spread to the front. Firefighters contained the blaze quickly and furniture moved to the street with about 150 dollars in damages. The second blaze occurred at Roy Thornton’s Alma Heights Grover Avenue from another faulty chimney. While firemen were finishing the first job the alarm for a second fire arrived and after a 20 minute start the flames were put out with minor damage. the house can be repaired for around 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Campbell
Superior Street
Roy Thornton
Alma Heights
Grover Avenue
Doctor of Divinity Honors For Alma Minister
The commencement at Albion College honored Kev. French with the Doctor of Divinity degree. President Dickie telephoned French to confirm attendance and expected him on the platform. The degree was conferred by unanimous vote of the faculty and board, reflecting long career as a minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion College
Wofp Prench
Dickie
Kev
bin Welil
Aruatedy
Lansing
Freech
Alma
Postoffice Clerks Get Pay Raises Confirmed
Postmaster F Brown secured pay raises for several local post office clerks. J L Brown rises to 1000, Sarah Me Namara to 900, James Krom to 800, Frank Parker to 800, with city carriers Hollenbeck Porter and Callahan each gaining 200 annually, effective after July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Brown
Brown
J. L. Brown
Sarah Me
Namara
James Krom
Frank Parker
Carriiers
Messrs. Hollenbeck
Porter
Callahan
Joly
Gratiot Voters Welcome Griawani for Register of Deeds
Fred W. Griawani announces his candidacy for Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket in Gratiot County. He asks Republican voters for support at the September 1, 1908 primaries, noting friends urged him to run and signing from Ithaca, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Alma Record
Register of Deeds
Well Known Citizen Nulford Gray Dies at Daughter’s Home
Nulford Gray, longtime local figure, dies at the home of his daughter Mrs. C. F. Brown. Funeral plans and details of his public service will be announced by the family.
Beloved by All Who Knew Him Funeral Services Friday
Obituary of Mulford Gray born May 22 1820 Orange County New York died Alma July 1 108 age 70 years one month eight days funeral at F Brown home Woodworth avenue Friday afternoon led by Rev A J Funnell burial Riverside cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs G F Brown and Mrs Frank Gray with many city friends recalling his cheerful visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tordn
New York
Emily Tompkins
Wautona Wie
Tyron
Gray
Bin
Ionia
Mien
Jack Webber
Sheridan
F. Brown
Woodworth Avenue
A. J Funnell
Riverside Cemetery
Mra
Frank Gray
Krentel Pringle Nuptials In Alma At Noon
In Alma, Clara Pringle and A B Krentel were joined in marriage by Rev Clizbe at high noon yesterday. The bride, three years with Central Michigan Produce Co as secretary to the general manager, and the groom, a chemist at Michigan Sugar Co Alma, were celebrated among immediate family and friends. After a wedding dinner they left for southern Michigan and will reside after September first at G W Pringle residence Pine and East Downey streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Clara Pringle
A. B. Krentel
Rev. Clizbe
Alma
Central Michigan Produce Co
Michigan Sugar Co
Mra. Krentel
Mra. Krente
Michigan
G. W. Pringle
Pine and
East Downey Streets
Table Factory Sold to Mears Hall and Sharrar
Mears, Hall and Sharrar have purchased the building known as the table factory near the Pere Marquette R. tracks. It will be torn down for lumber, removing an eyesore and reducing fire risk from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears, Hall and Sharrar
Pere Marquette R. KR
Automobiles for Sale Offerings Include Touring Cars
Several slightly used touring cars offered at 5500 to 1500 dollars with original prices 2500 to 1000 dollars. Habits at the prices asked. Also a Regal Touring Car costing 812. Write for descriptions and details.
Father Troy Departing. Alma Welcomes New St Mary's Priest
Through arrangements by Bishop Richter, Father Troy will say Mass at St Mary's next Sunday morning. Alma citizens and parishioners regret his departure but rejoice that St Mary's parish will have a resident priest hereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter
Father Troy
St Mary's
J Pariah
Alma
St.Mary's Pariah
Delevan firm expands to add modern grocery department
CL and G. MM Delevan announce rapid growth and begin a new wing addition to their sales room with a basement to house an up to date grocery department. HM Mack and wife of Saginaw return home after a brief visit, and Mr Helen Boxford of Hrockenridan arrives for a few days at the Wilson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. MM. Delevan
HM. Mack
Saginaw
Helen Boxford
Hrockenridan
Wilson and Wife
Saturday Closure Notice at Barter Shop
The shop will close next Saturday at 12 o clock noon and remain open Friday night until all customers are served. Davie Bron directs readers to read every page of the Hacont.
Woodmen of America Head Camp Delegates Return From Peoria
Oden Hoke J. Puller reports the fifteenth head camp of Modern Woodmen of America held in Peoria with thousands of visiting Woodmen and a grand Woodman Game spectacle. The event showcased the organization’s growth from twenty one members twenty-five years ago to over one million under its Great Camp with fraternal and insurance roles. The Alma Camp 142 delegation, led by Puller, praised Peoria’s hospitality and the camp elected officers for the next two years while noting the local Woodmen roster and leadership.
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J. K.puller
Peoria
Woodmen of
America
Alma
Puller
Poorth
Wittens
Delewater
Mutual Life of
New York
Insntance Companys
Woodmen of America
Anylman
Brotherhood of Man
A. R. Talbot
Dan B. Horne
N. B
A. Reinbarn
J. W. Henderson Bentryli
Gaillich Board of Managere
Fink
HL. Minor
H Stoddard
Alma city to close shops Saturday afternoon holiday
By agreement all business houses in Alma will close Saturday afternoon July 4 from 1 to 1 30 p m to allow employees to celebrate the national holiday. H N Lee president Bun Association.
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Alma
Swarthont's East Side Dairy Seeks Orders By Telephone
An East Side dairy shop at Swarthont advertises pure fresh milk for sale. Customers are urged to telephone their orders, highlighting easy home delivery options and direct purchase from a local dairy.
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Swarthont
Alma man builds fortunes from pioneer roots
William T Naldrett, vice president and general manager of Alma Grain and Lumber, rose from farming in Fulton and Middleton to lead a growing Michigan firm. Born January 6, 1900 in Alma, his career spans Ithaca, Merrill, and St Johns before joining Alma. He is active in Gratiot county farms, Ithaca National Bank, and is a respected Alma citizen. His family includes four daughters with his second wife, and a life marked by perseverance and community esteem.
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William T Naldrett
Alm Grain and Lumber Company
Naldrett
Alma
Itelf
Michigan
Nalion
William T. Naldrett
Concern
William ‘T. Naldrett
Hugh Naldrett
State Street
Toemten
T. J. Lyon
Chelaem
Mick
Fultup
Gilliet County
Soby
Dora, Stitt
Henry Stitt
Fulton Township
Middleton
California
Emma Kelfer
Frank Kiefer
Lyons Township
Fonia
Merrill
Ithace
St Johns
Alma Grain and Lumber Company
Jotham Allen
Alan
Allen
Mr. Naldrett
Gratiot County Farms
Ithaca National Bank
Kinson
Bion Naldrett
Probate Court Actions Report From the County
A probate calendar itemizes wills admitted to probate and licenses granted. Among entries, Margaret E Banks estate shows will admitted and real estate sale license sought. Diana Harris and Mary Altenberg estates have claims heard with creditors paid. guardianship for Marie Hartenberg appointed. James H Lawrence and Frank Street estates seek administrators with hearings set. various dates and claim outcomes noted. Report reflects multiple estates with hearings, claim allowances, and creditor closures.
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Tureday
Jane Sted
Margaret E Banks
Clara
Howry
Jitstrately
Aid
Will
Jane Sith
Prank
Thornlay
Jonesith
Bicwrdine
Christian Murts
Adelf Hartenberg
Marie Hartenberg
Mary Altenberg
James H. Lawrence
George P Steadman
Frank Street
Postal cards with harmful materials restricted by regulation
Postmaster Brown warns the public to mail postal cards only if enclosed in envelopes when containing glass mica or similar particles. Unmailable otherwise. The method prevents rubbing off harmful substances and protects mail handling. many cards are held up and sent to the P O department for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
P. O. Department
Surprise party for Mrs W A Howlett on 82nd birthday
A surprise party was held for Mrs W A Howlett last Saturday as she turned 82. Relatives from Wheeler and Breckenridge attended a generous dinner and presented gifts in appreciation of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Howlett
Wheeler and
Hreckens Ridge
Civic League to Meet at Wright Park for Picnic Supper
The Civic League Improvement League holds a meeting at Wright Park Wednesday July 8 at six o clock. Ladies will serve a picnic supper. All members and civic minded people urged to attend. Miss Clara Monroe of St Louis visited the Marks family in the city yesterday.
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Clue Improvement League
Wright Park
Weetpenday
Inme
League
Clara Monroe
St. Louis
Redeems Foul Land Buckwheat Boost for Farmers
Pres Jotham Allen an agricultural expert urges farmers to grow buckwheat to reclaim foul land overrun with milkweed and thistle. The Alma Grain and Lumber company supports a ready market, promising favorable terms and ongoing encouragement to increase production. Several farmers have already begun, with more expected to join.
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Jotham Allen
Alma Grain and Lamter Company
Prescient Allen
Harriet M Nelson dies after long illness in Alma
Harriet M Nelson wife of Clinton Nelson dies at home on West Center street Alma after a year long illness. Born October 20 1844 in Riley township Clinton county she married Clinton Nelson in 1875 and moved to Alma in 1875. Survived by husband and thirteen children eleven living. Funeral held at M E church with six sons as bearers. Interment Riverside cemetery.
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Harriet M. Nelson
Clinton Nelson
West Center Street
Alina
Harriet M Boughton
Riley Townabiy
Clinton County
Riley
About
Nelson
Abe
B.C Nelson
Alma
Clarence A. Nelson
Harry B. Nelson
Clinton J. Nelson
Ann Arbor
Lalu
Fowler
Ora D. Bacon
St. John
Nelon
Alma Lily
Irwin J. Nelson
Fery BE. Nelson
Nellie May Nelson
M. E Church
J. M. Wolfe
Bert E
Clarence
Harry
Clinton
Floyd
Lile Nelson
Riverside Cemetery
City Park Loitering Prohibition Enforced After Nine
Notice states loitering in city park after 9 oclock is prohibited by ordinance and will be strictly enforced. Any violation will be punished accordingly. By order of City Mayor Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayaball
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ME Church
General Conference of the Methodist. Church
Doctor Ot Divnty
M. E
Very Sincering
Fred W. Griawani
Ithaca
Mieh
Nulford Gray
C. F. Brown
Side Cemetery
Krentel-Pringle
Table Factory
Davie Bron
HE Oden Hoke
J. E. Fuller
HN. Lee, Pree Bun Asso
William T. Naldret
The
Alma Grain
Gratiot County
William T. Naldrety
Probate Court
Civic League
Alma Grain and Lumber Com
Atiwa Grain and Lomter Company
Harret cL
Wile
Center Street
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