Monument Unveiled For Soldier and Sailors at Alma
In a solemn ceremony the granite shaft at Alma is unveiled by the Womans Relief Corps and the Wm. Meyer Post to honor courageous men and valiant deeds. The address recalls liberty, union, and the cost of freedom, urging dedication to preserving self government and peace, with Lincoln and other figures cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Alma
Women's Relief Corps
Wm. Meyer
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Clay
Wrington
Lafayette
Anthony Wayne
Schuyler
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Saratoga
Yorktown
Camipion
Lincoln
Whittier
Phillipe
Garrison
Hite
Wries
Grait
Matant
Sheridan
Meade
Hancock Amd
Matt
Mexican Gulf
Sundown Seas
Seria
Union
Banquet Honors Prof Ellsworth and Family
Prof. and Mrs. F. E. Ellsworth and daughter Ruth were guests of honor at a Saturday banquet hosted by the public school teachers. The event featured a four course meal in the high school domestic science room, decorated with flags, small flags, red and white candles, and spiraea. A leather upholstered chair was presented to Mr. Ellsworth, and Mrs. Ellsworth received a silver fork while Ruth got a silver spoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Ellsworth
Ruth
Alma native guests and social visits reported
Mrs Ada Yerington of New York City, a former Alma resident, is visiting Mrs F Brown this week. Prof Tieg and Mrs Anna Hamilton of Shepherd were entertained by Mrs Edna Kelly Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Smith attended the Notre Dame Junior Hop in South Bend Indiana Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Yerington
New York City
Alma
F. Brown
Tieg
Mis
Anna Hamilton
Shepherd
Edna Kelly
Elizabeth Smith
Notre Dame
South Bend Indiana
Republican Ward Caucuses in Alma Michigan
Republican ward caucuses in Alma Michigan set for Monday June today at 7:40 p m local time at City Hall First Ward, Second Ward location near Express office, Third Ward at Hotel Arcada Heading room, Fourth Ward at Wright House. Ten delegates per ward to attend city convention June 10 at 7 30 p m at City Hall. BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE dated June 3 184.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alm
Michigan
First Ward
City Hall
Second
First Ave
U.S. Express
Third Ward
Roor
Welock
INNIS TOURN: Alma, Olivet Tennis Sets Split
Alma College and Olivet split day events in the district tennis meet with Alma winning girls singles and doubles, and Olivet taking boys singles and doubles. Miss Cook swept singles 6–0 6–2 over Miss Packard. Cook and Ritter won girls doubles 6–2 6–3. Boys saw Lancaster defeat Cole 6–1 6–0. Cole and Highy lost to Knapp and Lancaster 6–4 2–6 6–3. Intercollegiate finals set for Albion June 5–6. Rev Mason and Father Mulvey presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Olivet
Alma
Miss Cook
Miss Packard
Miss Ritter
Butterfield
Packard
Lancaster
Maurice Cole
Cole
Highy
Knapp
Albion
Rev. Mason
Father Mulvey
Baptist Church Morning Service and Evening Sermons
Morning service at 10 o clock with a sermon Union with God The Lord's Supper observed Sunday School at 11330 Junior Union at 3 PM B Y P U meeting at 6 30 Topics The Purity Verse Matt 5 8 Evening service at 7 30 with sermon How shall we work the Works of God Church prayer meeting Thursday night 7330 All are invited to these services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.Y. P.U
Miss Hae Fliger Honored at Week of Social Teas
Miss Marie Haetliger bride to be Stanley Graves of Detroit serves as maid of honor at multiple social events last week. A tea and handkerchief shower featured a Jack Horner parody pie, while Mrs Francis King hosted a luncheon and Mrs J T Twing hosted a dinner in her honor. Mrs R H Wilcox welcomed guests at State Street tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Haetliger
Stanley Graves
Detroit
Hhonor
Jack Horner
Marriage Licenses Reported in May and June
May 28 Johnson 21 Ithaca baker weds Pearl F Leste 20 Fulton twp teacher. May 26 Claude Evins 21 Pompeii farmer weds Zelda Walker 22 Pompeii phone operator. May 28 Stanley Baker 21 Ithaca wed Ann Worden 20 Alma. May 28 Raymond L Johnson 22 Detroit wed Belvin Doty 19 St Louis. June 1 Darey Moon 26 Pompeii wed Bertha Vosburg 21 Pompeii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen ©. Johnson
Ithaca
Baker
Pearl F. Leste
Fulton Township
Claude J. Evins
Pompeii
Farmer
Zelda I. Walker
Stanley Baker
Ann Worden
Alma
Raymond L. Johnson
Detroit
Belvin June Doty
St. Louis
Darey Moon
Bertha Vosburg
Memorial Day Observance by O. F. Lodge Remembrance Service
The O F Memorial Day Lodge plans a Sunday observance with Rebekah, K P, Pythian Sisters, Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbor Lodges invited. Members will meet at their halls, march to the Methodist church at two o'clock for a service by Rev. T G Brownlow, with Wrights Quartet singing, then proceed to Riverside Cemetery to decorate graves of deceased members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F
Rebekah, K. of P
Pythian
Halle
T. G. Brownlow
Riverside Cemetery
List of Maritime Disasters Since the Titanic Sinking
A compiled record of ships lost at sea, incl. dates and causes such as torpedo and mine attacks, fires, collisions, and hurricanes. Notable entries include Volturno abandoned at sea in 1938 with 181 aboard saved by wireless, and the Andrea Doria historic list of shipwrecks in Atlantic and Pacific waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostretud
Dife
Texas
United States
Gulf of Stayrin
Southern Pacific
Port Stanney
Wafety
Aritien
Oltmon
Amarilla
Goodwin Sande
Lven
Lot
Famundes
Rag
Trough Wireless
B_Asiatic Price
Wis
Loat Soff Nuevitas
Martin
Florence
Coset
Va Beatia
Malitax
Julia Luckenbork
Tangier Sound
Chesapeake Bay
Rosecrans
Ore- Bon
Therese Torn
Thor
S & Commercio
Lunca
Wynette
Barbados
Guayaquil
Jost
Magellan
Volturno
mid-Atlante
Bridgeport
Montreal
Sydney
Lenfield
Lake Superior
Oklahoma
Sandy Flock
Acllin
Coreral
Hamburg
Strait of Magellan
Aflon
Monroe
Virginia Caper
Empresa
Ireland
Collar Storstad
St Lawrence River
Memorial Day Address at Alma Opera House
Memorial Day in Alma featured an address by Hon Perry Powers of Cadillac at the Opera House. The forenoon included cemetery decorates by G A R and W I C members. The program opened with a prayer by Rev W H Mason, recitations, music by C W Davies and Wright Male Quartette, then closing prayers by Rev T G R Brownlow. Senator and MP King traveled to Saginaw with Miss Beroy, sister of Mr King, after a week in Alma. Mrs John Chick visited Elsie with Mr and Mrs John Grater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Realty Opera House
Wm. H. Mason
C. W. Davie
Wright
Perry Powers
Cadillac
Powers
Bastefield
America
T. G. R. Brownlow
MP King
Saginaw
Eroy
Mr. King
Sainaw
Chicago
John Chick
John Grater
Elsie
Republican City Convention Notice in Alma
To the Republican electors of Alma a city hall meeting is called for Wednesday evening June 10 at 7 30 to nominate a candidate for Peace to fill a vacancy and conduct other business. Dated June 3 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Jie Hee
Regular services next Sunday at United Brethren church
The United Brethren church announces regular services next Sunday morning with missionary Sumlay scheduled two weeks from now. All are earnestly invited to attend, announced by Pastor E. C. Clapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren
E. C. Clapp
Tug of War Showdown Between Fresh Sophomores
A lively tug of war on Monday ended with the Freshmen victorious after a fast start before the signal. The larger, steadier Seniors pulled the younger group downhill, using a knoll for leverage, while Sophomores sacrificed to keep the water clean for the citizens of St Lewis. A good crowd observed the spirited contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Lewis
Methodist Notes Church Services and Activities
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. Thomas G. R. Brownlow held Sunday services at 9 A M with a Love Feast and at 11 A M for preaching, with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and Baptismal Service. New members were to be received. Epworth League meetings and a special service for youth were noted, along with a Thursday prayer meeting and quarterly conference in the vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas G. R. Brownlow
State St. Union
WA. M
Aleo
Bute
Epworth League
Harold Redman
Grange Resolves Mourning For Departed Member Key Whitman
Resolutions express sorrow for the loss of Key Whitman and acknowledge the deep impact on those close to him. The Grange Committee members Wood Ida Hubbel and George Titus offer condolences to Whitman’s family and commend them to divine consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Whitman
MR Wood
Ida Hubbel
George Titus
Grange
Fire at Laycock Home Causes Minor Damage
A woodshed fire at the Laycock residence southwest of Alma occurred Sunday morning between ten and eleven. The daughter alerted neighbors. the blaze was quickly controlled with damage under ten dollars. Officials attributed the start to a worm nest burned from an apple tree nearby. Residents thanked Alma citizens and neighbors for speedy help. Dr. Blaisdell of Alma College preached at the Presbyterian church in St. Louis last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.L. Laycock
Alma
Laycock
Dr. Blaisdell
Alma College
Presbyterian Church At
St. Louis
DEDIGATORY EXERCISES MARK NEW Pythian Halls Opening
Knights of Pythias Fitz James lodge hosts dedicatory exercises for a rebuilt Potlasky hall. A large crowd toured the new Castle Hall with dining rooms capable of 73 plus, kitchen, club room with billiards, and social spaces. Officers, addresses, music, and a mayoral talk highlighted the evening, followed by refreshments and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitz James Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Central
Michigan
Potlasky
Fitz James Lee
Poltasky Til Nil
Castle Hall
Poul
Kara L. Smith
H. B. VandeWalker
Ad Lage
Cocal Solo
Hira C. Moore
Harold Peery
Miss Spitney
Ardross
Qui City
Hom
A. P. Cook
Pythian
Anna Jenne
Mark
Temperance Drive Spurs College Action Across States
In 1914 students at Harvard Cambridge campus Wisconsin State University and others join a nationwide temperance effort. University programs in North Dakota propose a one credit course on the liquor problem with lectures by noted speakers. Missouri Aggies petition to add coursework, highlighting student activism in the anti liquor campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Wisconsin State University
Los Angeles
University of North Dakota
Mim Agricultural College
J. H. Pleming
Wright Hall Open House Inspires Visitors and Japanese Sketch
Last Saturday evening Wright Hall hosted an annual open house for metrevetor and student residents. Attendees toured all rooms, viewed a Japanese chalet sketch, and enjoyed a Japanese Sword Song by Prof. Ro Veately followed by refreshments on the grounds and stall-table setups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metrevetor
Wright Hall
Ro Veately
Surprise Marriage In Saginaw At First Methodist Church
Miss Mabel Keene and Merritt B. Miller were secretly married last Thursday in Saginaw by the First Methodist pastor. Both are Alma High School graduates and members of the current class. The union surprised their friends and parents who learned of it upon the couple’s return from Bay City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Keene
Saginaw
Merritt B. Miller
First Methodist Church
That City
Miller
Bay City
Graduate Recital Scheduled at College Chapel
A recital will be given Friday evening June 12 by graduates of the music course in the College Chapel. The program begins at eight o clock.
Alma Defeats Alma High in 1914 Gratiot Baseball Final
Alma loses the county championship to St Louis after a 10th inning finish. Ithaca was eliminated, with two losses to Alma and one to St Louis. The Alma team prepares for the county track meet on June 12 as locals send greetings and report changes in residents and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma High School
Gratiot
St. Louis
Ithaca
Alma
St. Luuis
Wood
Ishoon Run Batteries
Highfield
Perry
Buran
Housel
Smith Daugherty Wedding in Crystal Ceremony
Miss Ida Smith of Crystal and Chay Daugherty of Warren Ohio married at the bride’s parents home in Crystal by Rev Lyons at seven Tuesday morning. The bride wore white messaline and carried white roses. maid Ethel Smith wore green crepe de chine with pink roses. Reynolds Smith served as rug bearer. Mrs Daugherty a former Alma student. Mr Daugherty a Warren machinist. They plan to live in Warren after a trip and honeymoon, then visit Saginaw and Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Smith
Crystal
Chay
Daugherty
Warren
Ohio
Lyons
Ethel Smith
Reynolds Smith
Alma
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Soldier Sand Sailors
L. A. Sharp
Napoleon
St. Helena
Plains of Bethlehem
Olive Hrarich
Ellsworth
Miss Haefliger
Francis King
Haefliger
J. T. Tiwing
Opera House
Cadillag Man
C. W. Davis
Wright Quartette
Methodist Notes
Arba Martin
Eera Smith
S. S Chase
Young
Rehams
Interdharety
Alma Public School
Alma I
St. Janvis
Alma Ithaca
SB. Porterfield
Ber
Croswell
Newell
Reed
Olive Dalrymple
Lancsim Minday
Guy Campbell
Lansing
Alwin
Alma Matthews
Willis Grace
Aulen
N. Y
H. F. Beche
Grace
Adair
Iowa
NE. Land
East Superior Street
Laurence Ellison
West Branch
Sarah Berman
C. PF. Gallagher
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