Missionary Talk by Osborn Stresses Civilizing Influence
Ex Governor Chase S Osborn spoke at the Presbyterian church on Civilizing Influences of American Missions. He argued missionaries sparked civilization and commerce, noting English and Siamese history, and praised missionary work in Africa and worldwide. Local attendees joined two balloon ascensions at Crystal Lake with numerous Alma residents listed.
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Michigan
Chase
Osborn
Presbyterian Church
Columbus
Ferdinand and Isabella
America
England
Russia
Siam
Africa
Calvin D Wiles Seeks Gratiot County Clerk Nomination
To the voters of Gratiot County I am a candidate for the county clerk nomination at the August 25 1914 primary. Born in New Haven township, educated in Carson City Mich, taught school, served six years as justice of the peace and three years as supervisor. I have done insurance work in several companies and promise personal attention if elected.
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Gratiot County
New Haven Township
Carson City
Mich
Justice of the Peace
Shereby Declares Candidacy for Gratiot County Prosecuting Attorney
O. L. Smith announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for the Gratiot County Prosecuting Attorney nomination. He asks Republican voters to support him at the Aug. 21 primary.
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Shereby
Gratiot County
L. Smith
Miss Alberta Dunham Resigns for New Orleans Uni post
Miss Alberta Dunham, after three and a half years in the Record office, resigns to take the Secretary job at the University of New Orleans. She will depart September 1, travel by rail to Cincinnati, then enjoy a two week Mississippi River boat trip before settling in New Orleans.
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Alberta Dunham
Louisiana
Uni ‘Ity
New Orleans
Miss Dunham
Mississippi
Cincinnati
Dunham
Safety First and Rail Crossing Woes at Alma
One reader laments unsafe rail crossings at Alma highlighting missing watchmen on Woodward avenue and delayed signals at P. M. and A. A. tracks. The piece urges railroads and officials to enforce true safety duties and fix darkness, inadequate seating, and missed connections harming passengers waiting for trains.
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Alma
Woodward Avenue
P. M
A. A
Ladies' Club petition spurs St. Louis depot beautification
The Ladies' Club of St. Louis has petitioned the Pere Marquette Railroad to beautify grounds around the St. Louis depot. A pipe railing with rounded top posts is already installed and further improvements will follow immediately. The Wright House is to be repainted with minor repairs underway.
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Ladies’ Club of
St. Louis
Pere Marquette R. B. Company
Wright House
Pease
Krebs Announces Candidacy for Gratiot County Clerk on Republican Ticket
James L Krebs of Alma Michigan announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county clerk of Gratiot County. Political adv.
Civic League Presents Chautauqua Opens August 8
Members of the Civic Improvement League promote the Chautauqua opening August 8. Their previous success justified by large crowds and uplifting entertainment is cited, with emphasis on ticket sales and community cooperation to repeat the achievement this summer.
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Civic Improvement League
At Work
Alma
Civic League
League
Cours
Mrs. W. H. Padelford Dead in Scottville Michigan
Mrs. William H. Padelford died of apoplexy at 2 PM after an extended illness. Born Mary Ella Richmond in Medina Michigan on March 24 1843 she married William H. Padelford May 5 1867. Survived by her husband and son William J. of Scottville and sister Mrs. Maud Kippmiller of Rushville Indiana. Funeral held at her son’s home with Rev G B Fleming and Rev Fleming. burial at Brookside cemetery.
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Scottville Enterprise
William H. Padelford
Mary Ella Richmond
Medina
Lenawee County
Michigan
Bath
Mich
William J
Scottville
Maud Kippmiller
Rushville
Ind
South Main Street
G. B. Fleming
W. C. Martin
Fleming
Brookside Cemetery
Mammoth Cluster Oats Exhibit Impresses Ring
C BR Ring displays free stalks of Mammoth Cluster Oats standing 5 feet tall with heavy beards. He notes the straw is so heavy the plants stay erect in his field.
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C. BR. Ring
Mr. Ring
Notable voter appeal from BR. L. Case in county records
BR. L. Case asks voters to consult County Clerk records to verify his voting on tax questions. He claims in 1902 and 1911 his vote and influence saved county funds and emphasizes careful management of taxpayers money and property.
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BR. L. Case
Former Alma manual training head Maude Hereford dies
Miss Maude Hereford, former head of the manual training department at Alma School, died July 24 in Brookfield Missouri after illness en route to Michigan. She had taught in Sydney Montana and earlier at Alma, leaving many friends to mourn her sudden death. burial will be in Batavia.
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Bert Hicks
Bertha Taggart
Maude Hereford
Brookfield
Miss Hereford
Alma School
Sydney
Montana
Taggart
Mich
Batavia
California to Cast Most Expensive Vote
Charles Wilson, a lone voter on Catania Island near Avalon, will cast the state’s costliest vote as his district joins three others from Avalon to form a local election board. The board will record his vote and certify the returns for the primary.
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Charles Wilson
United States
Wilson
Catania Island
Avalon
Gratiot County Republican Treasurer Candidate Message
A Gratiot County Republican candidate announces pursuit of the nomination for County Treasurer at the Primary Election. The notice requests voter support and notes appreciation for any backing from local Republicans.
Wilbur B Ennis Seeks Primary Republican Nomination for Sheriff
Wilbur B Ennis announces candidacy for sheriff at the Gratiot County Republican primary on August 25. He says he has served one term and strived to faithfully perform duties of the office and asks Republicans for support for a second term.
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Gratiot County
Gratiot County to Receive 59881 40 From State Funds
Alma's apportionment based on census shows 869 school age children, with Alma receiving 6169 dollars from the Gratiot County allocation. The money totals 59881 40 and is divided by cities and townships according to the June census figures.
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Gratiot County
State — of
Michigan
Alma
Gratiot
Michigan Crop Expected To Be The Largest In Years
Burr Lincoln of Harbor Beach, member of the State Grange committee and deputy dairy and food commissioner, says Michigan will harvest its largest crop in 30 years this fall and farmers will get good prices. He adds the rural areas have abandoned talk of hard times after touring the state to supervise the crusade against impure and decayed food.
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Michigan
Burr RB. Lincoln
Harbor Beach
The
State Grange
Alma candidate A F Ryder seeks Republican County Treasurer post
A F Ryder announces candidacy for County Treasurer in Alma and surrounding area on the Republican ticket. He asks for citizens’ support before the primary and requests votes on primary election day Tuesday August 2.
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Alma Ani
A. F. Ryder
Barnes Circus Delights Alma With Crowd and Music
Al Barnes Circus drew several thousand to Alma last Friday and delivered two strong performances. The company, praised for orderly staff, arrived late from Saginaw and delayed the parade until after noon. The show featured open cages four bands and a calliope, winning many new friends for Mr Barnes.
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al. G. Barnes
Alma
Barnes
Saginaw
Redman Confirms Re election Bid for Drain Commissioner
E W Redman announces candidacy for re election as County Drain Commissioner in the August primary. He thanks supporters and asks for continued backing if his record meets voters approval.
Gratiot County Republicans file governor race petitions
Secretary of State Frederick C. Martindale and county clerks handled Saturday petition filings for state and county offices. The report lists Republican, Democrat, and Progressive candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Eighth and Twenty-Fifth Senate districts, plus Gratiot County primary tickets with names and offices for Sheriff, Clerk, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Prosecuting Attorney, Drain Commissioner, Circuit Court Commissioner, Coroner, and Surveyor.
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Frederick C. Martindale
Gratiot
J. D. Helman
Alma
Stiles Kennedy
St. Louis
Edwin A. Chisholm
Ashley
Deede
N. M. Wirebaugh
James K. Weight
Rufue M. Pale
James P. Carpenter
Ithaca
E. S. Relet
Washington
John H. Parrish
Earl R. Kuhlman
Arcada
Charles J. Davis
Wheeler
George & Young
C. Thornburg
F. L. Broughton
Ithacs
Edgar M. Wood
Former Alma student visits Jerusalem during world tour
Edward A. Thompson class of 1912 retired from a year of European travel and study in Edinburgh and other regions. He married Elsie Hanchett on August 1 1913 and recently toured Holland Belgium Germany Switzerland and Lucerne visiting Amsterdam Marken Utrecht Harlem The Hague Waterloo and other sites before continuing to Jerusalem and the Sea of Galilee. Continued on page 2.
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Edward A. Thompson
Alma College
Europe
Asia Minor
Africa
University of Edinburgh
Thompson
Elsie Hanchett
Big Rapids
Montreal
Glasgow
Hingland
Scotland
Ireland
Scotish
Holland
Amsterdam
Marken
Utrecht
Harlem
Hague
Andrew Carnegie
United States
Belgium
Waterloo
Mr. Thompson
Germany
Rhine
Lucerne
Altdorff
William Tell
Newell M Bradford Runs for Sheriff on Republican Ticket
For Sheriff I wish to announce my candidacy for the office of Sheriff on the Republican ticket subject to the will of the voters as expressed at the primaries August 25. Your support and vote will be appreciated. 1845t-adv. Newell M Bradford.
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Newell M
Bradford
Romaine Clark
Romaine Clark Announces Candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney
Romaine Clark declares as a Republican candidate for Prose cuting Attorney in the upcoming primaries on August 25 194. He appeals for votes and support from local voters.
Republican state senate candidate solicits party support
Tone A. Damon of Mt. Pleasant Michigan seeks support from Republican members for the 25th district state senate race. The message urges party backing and loyalty to the campaign as election day approaches.
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Tam
Republican Party
Tone A. Damon
Mt. Pleasant
Mich
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