06 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
1
W E Brock of Alma writes from Parral Chihuahua about his week in war torn Mexico. The diary style report covers Madero supporters, Diaz loyalists and Creel-Terraza graft, federal troop movements, executions and evacuations. Brock notes interviews with leaders, a provisional municipal chief, and growing Maderista pride amid danger and curiosity.
Supervisor L. M. Sweet acquires Alderman George Bansill's share in Bansil & Swigart and forms Sweet & Swigart starting Sept. first. Sweet, a Gratiot County citizen, will partner with Judge John T. Swigart to continue the large business. Retiring Mr. Ranall will leave Sept. first and travel with Mrs. Bansill to California.
The Board of Supervisors adjourned June session with Bradford Owens and Ely named to the State Board of Equalization delegation. A corrected report leaves a county treasury balance of 8586,406.40 on June 1, and the current total equalization stands at 16,020,000, up from 15,620,000 last year, reflecting added township and city assessments.
One of the prettiest weddings of the season united Miss Susie Egan daughter of Mrs P D Egan to Mr John Connolly at St Patrick's church Summerton officiated by Rev John Mulvey. Bride wore white chiffon over silk with a large picture hat. Cousin Miss Mayme McLoughlin of St Louis assisted. The groom's brother Thomas Connelly served as beer man. After ceremony a breakfast for relatives followed. Guests from away included Rev F B Brogger Merrill Miss Mary Brogger Merrill Rev John Mulvery Alma Miss Faith McCarthy Vernon Mrs Jno Cotter Hoaquin Wash James Louis and Robert McLaughlin St Louis. The couple left for an extended trip east and will be at home after July 15.
The Superior Rebekah Lodge No 101 Alma Michigan records a solemn memorial for Sister Elsie Gilken. Officers express heartfelt sympathy to bereaved family and vow to send a copy of the resolutions and preserve them in lodge minutes.
Ira Moody of Pine River plans a 40 by 70 foot barn with an 84 by 46 foot L shape addition on Moody Farm Forest Hill. Contractor Dutt handles carpentry. The roof rises 50 feet with hip heights of 16 and 14 feet and a 2 foot tail rafter. Siding will be Oregon cedar shingles and ship siding with modern equipment, including a gasoline pump for water and a silo for feed. Moody aims for a top quality, up-to-date farm structure.
Prof. FP E Ellsworth and wife return from Marquette praising a school at Negaunee as the finest yet seen. AA R R motor car nearly reaches Alma before transformer trouble in Ithaca halts progress. Will Moody injures the right hand by a horse’s jerk. J M Perrige plans July 15 improvements to his Forest Hill residence. Mrs T A Johnston returns to Oklahoma and plans a Colorado trip. City Council opens the alley between State and Prospect to the depot. Sun Brothers circus travels to Mt Pleasant with two shows. Marion Creaser of Sunfield visits relatives. Frank Pressley from Gratiot County visits Eli. Brown family enjoy Lake City breezes. J J Kirby AA R R passenger agent in Alma. Florence Church visits Alma. City mail carrier Hollenbeck spends time near Clare. Elmer Shepler owns a five passenger E M F. Council meets Thursday evening.
Sugar beet growers may compete for a $1,000 silver cup donated by Horace O. Havemeyer at the American Land and Irrigation exposition in Madison Square Garden, New York, next November. Beets judged on tent 45 points purity 14 shape 14 weight 25, based on expert input though not yet official. Five beets must be shown with a detailed crop history. inquiries to Gilbert McClurg at 149 Broadway, New York.
GOES 10 Owosso Wm Demath alderman from the second ward and Sugar Co plant engineer resigns to take Assistant Superintendent post at Owosso plant. He helped stake Alma plant site and has long service with the company. Also notes Catherine Seymour arrives in Owosso for L C T M M duties and a general housework job is advertised.
A letter from the St. Louis Music Committee chairman dated July 5 1911 commends the boys for prompt reliable service and courteous conduct. It notes that the treasurer can authorize cash on the order and banks can verify the paper's reliability by contacting the treasurer.
The year 1912 marks the first anniversary of Miss Mildred Isham and Milton Chambers of New Haven Centre. Rev W H Cook officiated the ceremony at the Baptist church. They hosted a late evening gathering at the bride’s Walnut and River streets home as friends extended congratulations.
Alma readers prepare for the Fore-Paugh and Sells Brothers circus returning after years of world travel. The parade starts at 10 AM, with downtown ticket sales at Wheaton's Drug Store. Rail lines expect a record crowd and the show promises exceptional acts and novelty.
100 girls wanted and weavers needed at Belding Mills in Belding Michigan. No experience required. Steady work with good wages and clean sanitary surroundings. For details write to Belding Bros Co Belding Michigan 16798.
Last Monday a calf consigned to Hart reached Alma and was left at the depot for transfer. Its loud bellowing woke residents as it evaded capture, prompting John Wright Hollenbeck and nightwatch Wibber to chase it via the Golf links and West Downie street. The calf was corralled in an Alfalfa field crate and sent back to its owner. A Detroit Staine Glass Co. staff repaired church windows damaged earlier by the ME church.
The Alma College annual highlights alumni spread across twenty four states and six foreign countries. Forty two percent are teachers, twenty percent ministers, seven percent businessmen, four percent missionaries and in adjacent fields many hold professorships, journalism, library work, science and other roles. Students hail from Japan, Scotland and numerous U.S. states, with Michigan counties broadly represented.
The Ithaca Methodist church hosted a Friday night recital by ten music pupils of Miss Theo Amsbury. The program featured Le Carillon, Sunset, The Flute Player, May Daye, Rathban, Waltz Pensee, Spring Song, Just a Dream, Dance of the Nymphs, Danse Negre, The Red Slipper, Moszkowski pieces, and an encore by LLM. Perrigo traveled to Detroit after selling four E M F automobiles to Gratiot County residents.
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