Alma observes Memorial Day with services and address
Memorial Day events in Alma honor fallen soldiers with sermons at the Baptist church and an afternoon at the Opera House. Rev. R. T. Lyndh and Hon. Mark Brewer spoke to a packed crowd, followed by a procession to Riverside Cemetery where graves were decorated with flowers and the ritual observed.
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R. T. Lyndh
M. S. Brewer
Baptist Church
H.W. Clough
Wright's
Alma Societies
Opera House
Lynd
Ithaca
Mark
Brewer
Pontine
Alina
G. Alr
Wand W. R. GC
Riverside Cemetery
Cut Out the Rye to Save Michigan Wheat Quality
Farmers are urged to remove rye from wheat fields in early June to prevent mixing, which spoils flour quality and lowers market prices. Michigan millers rely on clean grain to maintain first grade tours and strong meat markets domestically and abroad.
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Michigan
Death of Miss Eda Walker After Farm Fire
Word from Huggins Missouri reports the death of Miss Eda Walker a former Gratiot county girl who burned after her dress caught fire while burning brush near a land cleanup her parents suffered severe burns trying to rescue her Eda was born April 16 1867 near Elm Hall she leaves a father mother and one brother and was laid to Concord cemetery in Alma residents are notified to clean alleys and remove refuse from premises by local health officer.
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Huggins
Eda Walker
Gratiot County
Eda
Kila Walker
Elm Hall
Janox Walker
Haggins
Concord
Faculty bicycle race and cold weather affect county meet
The report notes several events in the county meet including a close faculty bicycle race won by Prof. J.T. Ewing with Dr. Lancashire and Hew Wo. Jones close behind. Relay and wheelbarrow races drew attention though the cold reduced attendance.
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Clus
Faculty
J.T. Ewing
Dr. Lancastrns
Hew Wo. Jones
Attendianen
Grandmas Tea Ten Cents Promises Low-Cost Tryout
A late Tuesday recital at the College chapel showcased graduates Crowl Messinger and Whiting with accompaniment by A. W. Beckner. They performed Bach and Mendelssohn along with Beethoven and MacDowell, earning praise for technical skill and musical finish. The writers predict bright futures for the trio and commend instructor Mist Bushnell.
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Crowl
Messinger
Whiting
A. W. Beckner
Nevin
Inn Bower
the Dawn
Schumanna
Wanderlied
Bach
MacDowell
Miss Messinger
Chopin
Bercouse
Erades
Miss Crowl
Scarlatti
Anantre
Mendelsohn
Mise Whiting
Beethoven
Senate
Templeton Strong
Czardas
Decoration Day Observed at Elm Hall in Alma
A Monday Decoration Day gathering at Elm Hall featured a large crowd and an oration by Roy J. Covert of Alma praising Lincoln and urging loyalty. After the address, graves of fallen heroes were decorated. The piece also recounts Lincoln and Grant dispatch lore from Horace Porter, plus Alma College notes on students, staff, and the forthcoming Alma College Annual publication.
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Roy J. Covert
Alma
Phe
Elm Hall
Alarge
Lincoln
CHRISTIAN SERVICES AND CHILDRENS DAY EVENTS
Episco pal observances at six in the morning with Whitsunday prayers and Holy Communion. Presbyterian to honor Children's Day next Sunday with 10 20 a m exercises and a short children's sermon on How to Make Life Beautiful in the morning and a Vesper service in the evening. Rev KE. HE. Jameson D D of Detroit will preach at the Baptist church both morning and evening.
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Episcopal
Whitsunday
Narrisr
KE. HE. Jameson
D. D
Detrat
The
Baptist Church
Methodist Church Announces Morning Evening Sermons
The Pastor will preach in the morning on Enoch and in the evening on Gideon. Sunday School at 12:01, Epworth League Tuesday evening at 7:30, Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:40. All are cordially invited. Grandmother’s Tea advertised as recent small price, great results.
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Enoch
Gidon
Excursion from Frankfort to Crystal Lake Planned
June 6 excursion from Frankfort to Crystal Lake depart 10 AM return later. Children under twelve may ride for reduced rates with the train line offering parental and group pricing.
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Crystal Lake
Frankfort
Ender
Annae Eaiced
Prankfort
Itu
Testimonial for Chamberlain's Gold Remedy in Indianapolis
A. H. Poiter of E. O. Atkins & Co. cites three years of constant use of Chamberlain's Gold, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home. He praises its effectiveness for children and says it not only stops pain but cures. Sold by Biving & Rhodes.
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A. H. Poiter
E. O. Atkins & Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Biving & Rhodes
The Decline of Chivalry Joke Quip in Globe Style
An excerpt humorizes declining chivalry with a wife lamenting past manners. The wife recalls Sir Walter Raleigh laying his cloak for Queen Elizabeth while noting the husband’s anger at his mother sitting on his hat. The Bos ton Globe tone is carried in a witty homeowner exchange.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
Queen Elizabeth
Boston Globe
Old Religious Rites In India Mark Cocoanut Day
Indian communities celebrate cocoanut day with ritual worship of a regional deity. Priests throw coconuts as offerings while local merchants collect offerings from the sea and resell them, reflecting diverse religious practices and economic activity.
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India
Eco
Dr J R Peters Seeks First Class Turnout
Advertisement from Dr J R Peters inviting bids or inquiries for a first class turnout, offering options for single or double arrangements and requesting contact for details.
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B. C
Alma, Mich
Jupiter
Caris Brown
Morden
Chas. Morden
Pritchard
Farm Jane
Weidman
Mich
Weidstay
Bierce
E. H. Weston
Alma Plumbing and Heating
Deering
Banghart
Alma College
Association
Scott
Kipple
Stevens
Rao Satiadt
Wey
Brooke
Lancashire
Tata
Tata SD Riciae
Megaw and
Sidebotham Steocitie
Megawi
Tine
Alma Mercantile Company
Plma Mercantile CO
Jackson
J. L. Miller
Grant
Horace Porter
Halleck
Porter
Hallock
A. Liscots
Dr. Bruske
William Howe
Sault St. Marie
Saginaw
Valley
Frank P. Knowles
State of Michigan
Ninety Seven
J. R. Peters
Oriion
Arimy
F. A. Leonard
DR. J. R. Peters
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