Enthralling Alma College lecture by Dr. McCollister
Alma college hosted a commendable lecture by Dr. McCollister on higher education its value and its impact on society. He praised the kindergarten and Alma College noting education as a safeguard and urging youth to pursue disciplined study.
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College Chapel
Clara Mingins
Alma College
McCorester
McCollester
Tink
Ths
Beneft
McCodester
Bey
Alma Springs Hotel Rebuild Hires Barnes As Manager
Mr. Barnes, famed hotel figure, becomes general manager at Alma Springs Health Resort replacing Walter Krames. Extensive exterior repairs and interior modernization under way, including repainting and reconditioning walls. The move ties Alma Springs with the veteran French Lick Springs operator network and signals a major upgrade for the resort.
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Mma Springs
Mint Alaa Springs
Aluia
Walter Krarnes
French Back Springs
Barnes
Alma
United States
Intel
Bareswee
Gehera
Tiniger
Lesington
Tarnotts
French Lick Springs
Nesect
Suieres
Manners Ad
Reewnd
Alwin
Berm
Mr Barnes
Commencement Exercises At Local High School
The high school commencement was held in the opera house Friday evening at eight o clock. The hall was decorated by Juniors and packed despite the heat. President E Lancaster of Olivet College spoke. Eleven graduates: Lloyd Eyer Harry Hall Ross Tibbetts Roy Williams Theo Amesbury Mary Em sley Hazel Bahike John Wynn Myrtle Lewis Maude Sullivan Alta Taylor. Program included a prayer, chorus, address by President Lancaster, quartet, diploma presentation, and benediction.
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E. Lancaster
Olivet College
Lloyd Eyer
Harry, Hall
Ross D. Tibbetts
Blue Ribbon Meet Promises Greatest Detroit Driving Club Event
The Detroit Driving Club plans the Blue Ribbon Meeting beginning July 22 with the Chamber of Commerce 5000 pacing stake and the 3000 Horseman stake for 2:18 trotters. The M. & M. pace, second race on day two, and a free for all pace on day three highlight fifteen events across three afternoons with top speed and strong fields expected.
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Detroit Driving Club
Chamber of Commerce
Additon
Michigan
Tuscola county adopts new method for drain commissioner election
A new law passed by the legislature and approved by Governor Warner changes how Tuscola County elects its drain commissioner. Elections in April 2008 and every two years after will choose a commissioner whose two year term starts May 1. The officer must file oath, post a 10000 bond, and reside at the county seat with records kept there. A deputy may be appointed with a 2000 bond and county salaries set at 1000 annually plus up to 300 for expenses.
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Tuscola
Warner
Board of Supervisors
Struck by Lightning Wrecks Perris Centre School Grounds
A severe storm at Elm Hall during Children's Day activities struck Mr Johnson sheltering under a tree. He was unconscious for hours and feared dead, but is recovering. a former Alma high school student and noted Sweat team pitcher who had just married a week earlier.
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Johnson
Ap Perris
Elm Hall
Chilren
Progres
Johnnson
Alma
Alma Hustler Brings Chas Goggin to Michigan Graduation
Chas Goggin of Alma completed his University of Michigan degree joining the 1903 class. He entered in 1904 to study law, pursued literary work, and participated in debating and athletics with the Webster club and the wrestling team. He was admitted to practice in the Michigan Supreme Court last Saturday and to practice in the district and circuit courts of the United States at Detroit and Port Huron on Tuesday.
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University of Michigan
Alma
Chas. Goggin
Goggin
Alma High School
Webster
Lansing
Supreme Court
United States
Detroit
Port Huron
Fire scare saves Alma farm buildings near Riverdale
While driving from Alma to Riverdale on Friday N W Struble and an Alma petitioner saved a barn and likely other structures from fire. Sparks from the smoke stack set the barn roof alight near a portable saw mill east of Riverdale but mill workers were busy until Struble called them. The crew brought water and extinguished the blaze.
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Alma
Riverdale
N. W. Struble
Trustees Annual Meeting and Commencement Events Summary
Trustees held an annual meeting at the Wethe chapel with speeches by Adelbert Lindley and Ruth Mathews on civic topics, plus a review of student essays and performances. The Wednesday evening Senior Promenade lit the campus, and Thursday morning’s commencement in the chapel featured valedictory by Miss Bagley, followed by a Wright Hall banquet with toasts from alumni and faculty.
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Adelbert Lindley
Myrtle Black
Ruth Mathews
America
Gertrude Whitney
Met
John Finlayson
China
Almna
College
Wright Hall
Miss Bagley
Bruske
Alma
Alma College graduation and year-end events recap
A fragmentary year end notice recounts President reception at De Mirdiske's, the annual toast, and a deficit averted by Amos W. Wright's pledge. It lists attendees James R. Wylie, Leonard Lawrence, Willie Knowlan, Rev David Sper, and others. The college reports a $1,100 shortfall resolved by Wright, describes commencement participants, and notes campus quiet as students return home for vacation.
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Lippineet
James RL Wyte
Wruske
de Mirdiske
Brinike
Diay Tiron
Hinard Af
Colleme
Hell
James R. Wylie
Grand Rapides
Leonard Lawrence
Detroit
Willie T. Knowlan
Saginaw
David M. Sper
John Kelton
Bay Cry
John P. Seley
Caro
Theodore PD
Mars
Grant Rapids
David Howell
Langing
John Picton
Stanton
Alma
Amos W. Wright
Metitanon
Lotte UL. Brook
William E. Breck
Martin Stermzand
Agnes Hope
Ren
Ren. and Mrs. Renald, Dee William Cooper
Lillian Crandall
Carolyn Hastings
Jeona M Morton
William Winton
David Homer
Elm Fall
Edd
Dee Young
Lansing
Chamberlain
J. W. Marry
Carstin City
Susie Hawes
Casterlin
Mason
Erle
Allmer
Evert
A Popular Pastor at M E Church in Gratiot County
During Rev J H Wilcox absence local and outside ministers led M E church services on Sunday June 16 Rev F H Clapp of Alma preached on Burden Bearing. Clapp appeared vigorous in mind and body and delivered a forceful scholarly message that was inspiring and clear. All heard him and hoped he would return.
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Gratiot County
J. H. Wilcox
M. E. Church
F. H. Clapp
Alma
Creamery Picnic Set for Thursday at Agricultural College
Hon. C. D. Smith of Agricultural College will be the speaker for the day. An elaborate program is planned and details will appear in next week’s RECORD.
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C. D. Smith
Agricultural College
Engleman the dog hustler enforces city dog rules
Engleman seizes dogs from owners and collects 104.00 dollars from 20 dogs as he enforces Alma's ordinances. He says muzzle your dogs or face consequences, and residents can rest assured he will do his duty. This briefing frames his aggressive canine control effort.
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Engleman
Iip
Televen
Mr. Engleman
Alma
Confusion Reigns as Michigan Legislature Closes Session
The Michigan Legislature ends its regular session amid near pandemonium in the House. Members cleared desks, hurled papers, and failed to advance key bills. The chamber passed a $25,000 appropriation for a Gen. Gh. B. Oyster monument and authorized a capital annex plan, while other measures stalled. The session adjourned at 1:40 PM after a long day of clashes and disorder.
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Michigan
House
Gh. B. Oyster
Munroe
Senate
Tax Commission
Bille
Whelan
Sparrow bounty payments reduce sparrow numbers in county
Last October the board of supervisors set a two cent bounty per English sparrow scalp. County Treasurer Milliken has paid 621.24 in orders since then, 86.46 before January 1 and 524.78 from then to June 15. The bounty implies 91.66 percent of birds were killed in under nine months, with sparrows now scarce in towns that once housed them.
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Board of Supervisors
Milliken
Intercollegiate League formed in Michigan debate revival
A Grand Rapids dispatch reports the creation of a new intercollegiate debating league in Michigan. Kalamazoo Olivet and Alma reps formed a league, with Herman N Morse of Alma elected president. Two equal teams per school, annual questions, six teams meet the same night, half the teams debate affirmative, prizes promised to raise debate standards.
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Grand Rapids
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Olivet
Alma
Herman N. Morse
Kalamaxoo
Tate
Eeprost
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Lore Kirby
Lawrence Rea
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Mnd
Walter Barnes
Lick Springs
Mr. Barnes
West
Mr. Harnes
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
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Wis
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Windy City
Alma Hustler
Special College
Karl Castertin
Alma Mater
Prof
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Tuscola County
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