ALA Defeats Albion in Presbyterian Nine Victory
The Presbyterian nine defeated the Methodists with a score of 4 to 0, as Alabama surged to an early league win over Albion in a pitched showdown.
05 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
1
The Presbyterian nine defeated the Methodists with a score of 4 to 0, as Alabama surged to an early league win over Albion in a pitched showdown.
Alina led Alma to a 104 win over Albion last Saturday in a windy baseball day. The victory completes Alma’s sweep of the league opponents and advances them to the finals against Coach Harper’s freshmen. Albion struggled with errors amid the gusty conditions as both teams fielded poorly but Alma seized late scoring to edge ahead.
The annual readjustment of postmasters salaries, effective July, raises or lowers pay across Michigan towns. Figures show shifts for Alpena, Cadillac, Cheboygan, Clare, Saginaw, Midland, and others, with varied new totals and per-town amounts.
Monday afternoon Mr and Mrs Harvey Humphrey and their daughter rode into town. A runaway horse caused danger as the driver lifted a child to the sidewalk. An approaching car spooked the horse and the rig toppled briefly. Mrs Humphrey steadied the frightened animal and halted it in front of Delagan's store to the crowd’s relief.
Earl H. Casterline returns to Alma College to resume studies after a weeks absence. A class reception is held and seniors-to-be are discussed as the Triangular Field and Track Meet between Alma, Olivet, and M A C takes place on June 7 at the M A C Athletic Field. Team members include Moon, McCollum, McComb, Slayton, Chapel, and Bradfield with officials led by Referee H B Mull Jr and Clerk P O Gara.
Ladies are urged to attend the Civic Federation meeting at City Star this Friday afternoon. Important business will be discussed, and a large turnout is requested to support the event and show civic engagement.
Prizes announced for the greatest life benefit members in a Maccabee contest at the Sanitarium. Delegates from Gratiot and Feabella counties attended the event, with life members counting toward the award. The program listed numerous hive activities across the day, but no winner had been decided as the issue went to press.
Probate notices cover Linnie Robinson’s administration of Frederick F. Robinson estate with account allowance and closure. A petition to appoint an administrator for Thee W. McTristle’s estate was filed with July hearing set. Heir determinations for Joseph Tritfeluer were made. Philip W. Crensher’s will probate adjourned to July 4. license granted to James P. Vickery for sale of real estate in William Lowery estate.
A Mt Pleasant blacksmith, from John F Myers of Shepherd designs, is constructing a seven ton “logo mobile” for use as a jogging track vehicle to be shipped to Alabama. Weighing seven tons, it features wide rear wheels, a long deck, and a 40 horsepower gasoline engine. Estimated cost is £5,000 with completion slated for next week.
A letter condemns passenger vessels on the lakes as tinder boxes. It cites the Naomi fire on Lake Michigan and the City of Cleveland blaze near Detroit to argue ships should be fireproof and equipped with effective fire-fighting gear. The writer urges safer construction before further tragedies.
In a short note the author explains how foolscap paper size, thirteen by eighteen inches, got its name. The crown mark was rejected by Cromwell who said a fool’s cap should mark the standard, a tale kept through the restoration. For high grade stationary call Stanard’s Rexall Pharmacy.
A local notice announces upcoming day exercises in Int Glorens scheduled for the next period. The event aims to engage residents in community activities and reflects ongoing civic programming by local organizations.
Ely Sunday school presents a large program at Bailey School House and M E Church for Children Day on June 6. The event features school choirs, recitations, dialogues, solos, instrumental music, and offerings for the Educational Fund, inviting members, friends, and visitors to attend both morning and afternoon services.
Ambrive Angel and Mia Ateo Earl with her 14 tenths old baby in Flushing faced a near drowning after a freight car left on a siding disrupted their path to the northbound train. Mrs Earl saved the infant. Angell, aged 73, and Mrs Earl were pulled from the water with injuries to Angell’s shoulder. Delegates were chosen by the YMCA for the Niagara convention in June.
The Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a Friday evening Japanese reception in the church parlors. Members and girls wore Japanese costumes, lanterns and decorations filled the rooms, and games and a peanut race followed a tea and wafer service.
Baseball game set for the afternoon of June 5 at Davis Field features Alma High School against Greenville. Expected warm gate. Admission five cents at gate. Arrangements urge attendance.
Andrew Sittumington, a Uneman 75 Lyenta, attempted a 46 foot stunt on a light cable in Owosso. He backed down after a dangerous crawl, then collapsed ten feet from the pavement and bruised himself. He was jailed after the incident, amid competing wagers about his motive.
Michigan Sugar Company executives met in Saginaw to reelect directors and review annual reports. President Warren cited six plants Alma Hay Bay Saginaw Schewaning Care Croswell with beet harvests from 96,714 acres and total sugar output of 71,615,172 pounds.
The city band will give their regular weekly concert this Pri day evening with a note to remember the change of evening. A small advertisement promises shoppers that one dollar buys two copies of Reconn.
Grace Brown heads Alpha Theta with Edith Cook as vice president and Lois Fraker as critic as Zeta Sigma and Phi Phi Alpha elect their officers. The colleges discuss resignations at the kindergarten, upcoming weddings, a baseball final at the MIA, and a freshmen oratory showcase in the chapel.
A garbled note recalls a past Fourth of July celebration in St Louis and hints at an upcoming event in Alma. It mentions timing and calls for orderly participation and coordinated speaking.
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