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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1908

Page

2

Trage Meet Day One At Alma Olivet Lead

Oliver marks day with victories as Olivet tops Alma and Hillsdale with a men’s meet spread across sprints hurdles jumps and throws. Key results include Thomm en Olivet winning the mile, McComb Alma clocking 10.0 seconds in the 100, and McWilliams Olivet taking the pole vault while Alma and Kalamazoo contend for points.

Oliver Alma Albions Thomas Bimaels Alina Tedin MLA Ineflighle Luw Lardiew Hurlbut Olivet Chandler Kalamazoo Squires Albion Watkins Hillsdale Hilliar McComb Recon Baich Chapel Alma Winslow Thamar Underwood Olivet Sayles Chapel Alan Sanderson Hurl Berry Ackerman Helmer Amtsbuechler Slayton McWilliams Kefron Jillson Fall Russell Walrath Stewart Goldsberry Molptosh Caldwell Tanner Ama Dion Capt. McCollam Tapolat Horlut Olver Curt Kul McCumt Chanel Higot Kotgen Shepherd Barey Olivnt Wos Alma Oliver Oaly Wark McCowb Alona Watkins Hillsdale Hirst Norton Squtre Hurlbat Far Randow Chape Kelgon Kenner Ted Kafgen pat—Berry Dret Ajai Amtsbasebler Morrison Secon Amtsbuecher Olivet Berry Olivet Sack Shepherd and Slayton Bradfield Saslescond W. E. Baleh Wallard Hilledale Miss Babcork Mise Caldwell Algna

Alpha Theta Society Elects Officers at College

The Alpha Theta Society held its annual election of officers with Miss Inex Pol lard of Elroy Wisconsin named president and Miss Grace Brown of Detroit as vice president. Other officers include Miss Lois Praker Alma recording secretary, Miss Emam Swigart Alma corresponding secretary, Miss Hazel Frazer Alpena treasurer, Miss J one Peacock Montpelier first critic, Miss Elsie Bond Paris Tie poli second critic, Miss Lile Fellows Mar iette calde Ay Bayly Mason Almanian reporter, plus Saginaw janitors Miss Hazel Blair Saint Ste Maris and Mildred Burne Mon row. Invitations are issued for the midnight banquet next Monday.

Alpha Theta Sociey Officare Inex Pollard Elroy Wis Grace Brown Detroit Mine Lois Praker Alma Emam Swigart Hazel Frazer Alpena Crite J One Peacock Montpelier Ohio Elsie Bond Paris Tiepoli Misa Lile Fellows Mariette Calde Ay Bayly Mason Almanian Isabelle Stevens Saginaw Hazel Blair Saint ‘Ste Maris Mildred Burne Monrow

Prominent Pioneer Peter White Dies in Detroit

Peter White of Marquette, a leading Michigan figure, collapsed near the Griswold street entrance of Detroit city hall last Saturday. Bystanders saw him stagger and fall. he was carried to the mayor’s office, a physician summoned, but he died from heart disease. White served on the University of Michigan board of regents and was a director of the First National Bank of Detroit, reputedly the wealthiest man in the Upper Peninsula.

Peter White Marquette Michigan Griswold Street City Hall Detroit White Board of Regents The U of M First National Bank of Detroit Upper Peninsula

Advertised Letters List for Week Ending June 22 1108

The advertised letters include Brewster Smith Fred Corbanton William Ferguson George Gorty Grace Hamlin Myrtle Murding Matlo Paar James Sinabaggh A Smith Phillip Tibbits K P Waters Tosy Welch. Unclaimed letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on June 22, 1108. Content reflects a historical notice with names and dates.

Brewster d Smith F. W. Cortenlon Fred Corbat William Fergovon Giorjie Gorty Grace Hamlin Mins Myrtle Murding Matlo Paar James Sinabaggh A. Smith Phillip Tibbits K.P. Waters Tosy Welch Will Den Freee

Card of Thanks Reads from Harry Michael and Hobert

A brief card of thanks is issued by Harry Michael and Hobert acknowledging support and assistance. The note expresses gratitude for help received and reflects on the community’s response to their recent ordeal.

State Encampment Plans Curtailed by Weather and Attendance

War veterans and Ladies of the G A R announce a statewide encampment in Detroit with a parade on June 17 and a Camp Fire program at Light Guard Armory. A boat ride, official sessions, hotel registrations, and a tented reunion for front-line regiments are planned, weather permitting, with notices issued from Mayor Yo. B. Thompson as Reception Committee chair. Wheat conditions, harvest reports, and agricultural statistics follow in the later notes.

Detroit WOR GO. A. R Light Guard G A. B Greyhound G. A R Light Tarantey Hotel Normandie Statin Orieether Generis Circus Park

Sunday School Convention at Forest Hill in Pine River

The thirteenth semi annual Pine River Sunday School convention will be held at Forest Hill on March Jane Mth 1904 starting at 1 o'clock p m The program includes devotional songs reports a president's address duets by Steele and Mourison and many recitations and musical numbers by local figures such as Eva Row Lena Raw Hazel Wills Hazel Thomas and Nellie Fowler with various papers and an orchestra closing with Silas Moody Paulina Steels and Miss Canfield in attendance

Pine River Sunday School Forest Hill Chore Jane Mth George Carl Orchastra Eva Row Car Wood Lena Raw Motion Miss Canfield Ciss Hazel Wills Lillian Markham Vielin Hazel Thomas Hildred Holmes Lonnabel Canfield M. E Mra. Holden Fowler Misses Canfield Thomas Nellie Fowler

Accident on Grand Trunk Claims Middleton Man

Charles Crosby of Middleton was killed when an east bound Grand Trunk passenger train struck him last Tuesday around 4 40 pm. The engineer found blood and shoe marks on the cowcatcher and the body was found mangled about a mile east of Carson City. A coroner jury ruled death from his own carelessness, suggesting he lay on the track to sleep. A cork and bottle neck were recovered near the scene.

Charles Crosby Middleton Grand Trunk Carson City Office of Justice J. J. Rosecrans North Shade Township Crosby

Michigan crop report details May weather and frost events

May conditions for Michigan show below normal mean temperatures with scant precipitation. The early and mid month were cloudy with frequent showers until May 20. Frosts were widespread on May 1 and light snow occurred in central and southern counties on May 20. late May turned warmer and drier with bright days before a cold spell and showers ended the month.

Htute Weather Bureau

Alma High School Commencement Exercises 1908

The Alma High School class of 1908 holds events including a Bacalaureate sermon by Rev. Robert Eider at the Presbyterian Church on Friday June 12 at 2 20 pm. Promtion exercises in Wright Park on Monday June 15 at 8 00 pm. Class Day at the Opera House on Wednesday Jane 11th at 2 00 pm with Commencement Address by William C Sprague. The class includes Florence Emma Hall as president Hattie Belle Mills Lena Orcelia Potter Pearl Edos Eyre Kina Leon a Day Bertha Grace Gorsline Lor ietta Blanche Clam Ada Mae Coleman Alma Lillian Vought Frances Ann Cooper Blaine Harrison Hayes Thomas Brooks Stitt Channing Wilson Parsons. The class motto is Climb though the rocks be ragged and the colors are yellow and white with yellow and rose as the class flowers.

Alma High School Jane Robert Eider Presbyterian Church Wright Park Mondsey Opera House William C Sprague Florence Emma Hall Hattie Belle Mills Lena Orcelia Potter Pearl Edos Eyre Kina le Ona Day Bertha Grace Gorsline Lorietta Blanche Clam Ada Mae Coleman Alma Lillian Vought Frances Ann Cooper Blaine Harrison Hayes Thomas Brooks Stitt Channing Wilson Parsons

Real Estate Transfers in Ithaca Area

Series of property transfers listing multiple grantees and grantors in Ithaca including Sarah J Hart to Edwin M Bar Wr and wife Introdivy G, Sarah L Cooke to A C Wyant, W Wright and wife to J Willin Henrick, Arcade area, and several other parcels in town. Names include Hannah Nelson, Elmer D Jacobs, Harry Hose, and Charles to Harry O and wife with various lot references and street names.

Sarah J Hart Edwin M Bar Wr Ithaca Sarah L Cooke A C Wyant Bik Breckerride Amm W Wright J Willin Henrick Arcade Schneider Ate Luce L Mead Nwhy Nely Wheeler O, Watson George W Mary L Torbert Ney Sao Wheeler Charis W Coon Harry Hose Ashley Hannah Nelson Marthe J Jacobs Ptalg Af Moby Soc Il Emerson Elmer D Jacobs Hannah Nelson Bik Gwinner Charles Harry O

Local Property Transfers and Transfers List

George S Young and wife. William H Sloan and wife to Its Stultz. Als Amami Wright to John Pink. Arcade George Franks to Michigan Sugar Co. Lemuel Saviors and wife to William Brower. Frank G Kneeland and wife to Lucie A Catchpole. unsigned notes indicate property deeds and parcel references. Records show multiple conveyances with nearby streets and lot descriptions, reflecting a busy transfer period in the city.

Ashley George S Young William H Sloan Its Stultz Add Wright John Pink Arcade George Franks Michigan Sugar Co Ptney Patton Lemuel Saviors William & Brower Pett St. Louis Frank G Kneeland Lucie A Edward Sey Wheeler

College Week Commencement Events Schedule

A detailed schedule outlines Sunday June 4 events including Communion at Presbyterian church and a Baccalaureate sermon by President August F. Bramske, followed by Monday June 191 activities with athletic emblem awarding and graduation exercises. Tuesday features kindergarten graduate exercises and School of Music recitals while Wednesday lists academy graduations and a senior prayer service. Thursday covers final commencements with degrees and a Wright Hall dinner and reception.

Presbyterian Church Y. MC. A College Chapel Hugh Norman Ronald August F. Braske Robert Elder Clara W. Mingins School of Music Joaneite Byrne Chicago Joneth Academy Degrens Wright Hall

Local residents and visitors list from Saginaw area notes

JG Foster was at Brecknridge on business Clark Decker visited Saginaw Monday evening Ralph Brillbart of Carson City came Monday visitor in the city D R Packard and wife visited with friends in Saginaw Tuesday C D hell transacted business in Saginaw Monday evening US Route Agent George Miner of Saginaw spent Sunday with friends Miss Havel Smith of Lake City stayed Sunday with FF Parker family Mm F Gill of Saginaw spent Monday with her son FP Gill and family J Case of Chilson visited with his brother S W Case photographer Orringham returned home Monday after a visit with Mrs Pitt wood T W Davis of Dithon arrived Monday for a several days visit at John Spinney home Mrs Will Latimer left Monday for Toledo for a LOT MM convention as a delegate from Alma Hive No 82 Mr and Mrs A W Joslin of Fenton spent week with Harry Storey and wife and returned home Monday Mr and Mrs J Berrington of Detroit guests of George Sheldon home Monday evening Kodol complete digests all classes of food It will get right at the trouble and do the work itself for the stomach Sold by Chas Rhodes.

JG. Foster Brecknridge Clark Decker Saginaw Ralph Brillbart Carson City D. R. Packard C.D FF Parker Mm F. Gill A. Gill J. Case Chilson W. Case Orringham Firshig J. S Pittwood T. W. Davis Dithon John Spinney Will Latimer Toledo Alma Hive A.W. Joslin Fenton Harry Storey Mra J. Berrington Detroit George Sheldon Thin City

Probate Notice for Estate of Pasial Inteaed

A probate notice dated May 9 in Michigan announces the estate of Pasial Inteaed. The document indicates a widow and mentions a will or testamentary actions pending in Alma Record, with likely references to burial or grave monument and related assets.

Alma ANC Michigan

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