Growing Industry at Alma Home Lumber and Fuel Co
Alma's Home Lumber and Fuel Co expanded after November 1912 purchase by Alma Grain and Lumber Co. Under manager Gerber since December 2, the firm adopted new pricing and return systems, plans extra shed space, and now sources lumber from Minnesota, Indiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Washington, Michigan and Pennsylvania for quality build supplies at competitive prices for local contractors and residents.
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Alma
Home Lumber & Fuel Co
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Gerber
Minesota
Reagon Dethroned by Hart at Wright House
Manford Hart a longtime Wright House porter faced violent fits leading to confinement. He was sent to Brainard's Hospital and then to Ithaca for a lunacy examination, handcuffed by the sheriff at the depot. The 41 year old came from Edmore via Kalamazoo asylum years ago.
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Manford Hart
Wright House
Brainard’s Hospital
Ithaca
Kalamazoo Insane Asylum
Edmore W Alma
Lime Cement and Plaster Business Discontinued
J. and Page Haw announce the discontinuation of the lime, cement, and plaster trades. Stock has been sold to Home Lumber & Fuel Co. Future orders will be fulfilled by Home Lumber.
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Home Lumber & Fuel Co
J. &. Page Haw
Ghosr Entertained at Thornburgh Home by Choir Members
The Methodist church choir members were entertained by Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Thornburgh at their State St. home Tuesday evening. A musical romance and contest featured performers T. A. Fannell G. W. Wright Albert Reynolds Florence Rozema Theo Amsbury with humorous readings by War ner. Hostesses Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Richards offered a late supper. A. W. Swope of Riverdale and Mrs. Laura Quick of Grand Rapids are noted in the parish diary.
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Methodist Church
F. C. Thornburgh
State St
Messers
T. A. Fannell
G. W. Wright
Albert Reynolds
Florence Rozema
Theo Amsbury
Warner
Wright
Richards
Bishop Wood Sermon on Regeneration at Local Methodist Church
Bishop C J Wood preached in the Methodist church as Rev T G R Brownlow assists in Leamington revival. The address declared real conversion requires God’s seal of forgiveness and evidence of peace, insisting mere repentance and works are not enough without divine grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Wood
Methodist
T. G. R. Brownlow
Leamington
Ont
Way of the Cross At St Marys Alma Friday Service
St Marys Church Alma lists a Friday 7 30 pm Way of the Cross with sermon and benediction. Sunday schedule includes High Mass and benediction at 8 00 am. Public notices for parish liturgy and service times.
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Alma
Pirates of Penzance at Alma College school of music
The Pirates of Penzance will be staged at Realty Opera House on March 13 by Alma College School of Music pupils. The comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan promises to top last spring's Pinafore success with ten principal roles, a chorus of twenty, and a fifteen-piece orchestra generating witty tunes and lively scenes.
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Charles Davis 19 of St Louis and Rose Allen 18 of St Louis. Charles D Hammona 26 of Bannister and Ida Young 22 of Bannister. Thomas Tyrrell 32 of St Paul Minn and Jessie Willman 33 of Ithaca. Charles Patterson 21 of Sumner and Mable Houser 18 of Arcada. Floyd R Smith 19 of St Louis and Alice Humphrey 20 of St Louis.
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Charles Davis
St. Louis
Rose Allen
Charles D. Hammona
Bannister
Ida Young
Thomas Tyrrell
St. Paul
Minn
Jessie Willman
Ithaca
Charles Patterson
Sumner
Mable Houser
Arcada
Floyd R. Smith
Alice Humphrey
Death of Peters
Lafayette F. Peters born May 28 1842 East Fairfield Vermont died February 24 at 71 years 9 months 26 days. He moved to Sumner township Gratiot county in 1856 and lived there. He enlisted Civil War 1861 from Illinois later paroled after Lexington Missouri. Brothers Frank killed in war Joel W died after war David died November 13 1912 Abner survives. He joined M E church about 25 years ago and remained faithful. Funeral services February 26 with burial south of Jewell. Mr Hoxey near Perrin very sick. He is oldest teacher in Gratiot county since early eighties. Gratiot County Teachers Association sent a committee Albert Lance C E Merritt Miriam Hull to send remembrance to his bedside and pink aralia sent. Garden club Alma meets Mrs C G Rhodes 743 State St Friday afternoon March 13. L O T M M to hold next regular meeting in the I O O B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette F. Peters
East Fairfield
Vermont
Sumner Township
Gratiot County
Illinois
Lexington
Frank
Joel W
David
Abner
M. E. Church
Jweell
Hoxey
Perrin
Cantata Ruth Presented by High School Chorus
The High School chorus in the auditorium last Friday evening presented Ruth a sacred cantata by C. R. Gaul assisted by soloists. Miss Mary Sharp and Miss Mildeed Smith led with Ruth and Naomi while Paul Anstitt sang Boaz and Olive Smith joined in the trio Farewell. The IR voices chorus showed splendor in training, the stage arrangement aided blending. Miss Harriet McGreaham directed, and the chorus awarded her roses as thanks for three years of work.
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Ruth
C. R. Gaul
Naomi
Boaz
Mary Sharp
Soprans
Conterast
Mildeed Smith
Grand
Ruth Bennett
Velma Sharp
Harriet McGreaham
Experience Social at Presbyterian Ladies Aid Social
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church hosted an experience social on Tuesday evening with a potluck at six. Proceeds to the society treasury reached about forty dollars, led by Misses Stitt and Trapp. Husbands were invited, some arriving with borrowed partners, and several romances were hinted to be in early stages.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Stitt
Trapp
Baptist Church Services and Programs
Morning service at 10 with sermon How are Men and Women to be Won for Christ Sunday School at 11 30 Junior Union at 3 B Y P U at 6 topic How to Prevent Poverty Evening service at 7 sermon The Privileges of the Just Fed Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 30 All are cordially invited Pastor J W Priest 802 Gratiot Ave
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J. W. Priest
Gratiot
Church Reception for New Members Honors Way Home
A reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Way Tuesday evening honored new Church of Christ members joining after revival meetings. Sixty five attendees enjoyed games and refreshments.
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Harry Way
Church of Christ
Eliza Rice Fleming obituary from Pine River and North Star
Obituary notes Eliza Rice Fleming born July 30 1835 New York state orphaned early, married Robert Fleming 1860, family of seven children. Lived on Pine River farm since 1865, active in First Presbyterian church, died February 23 after frail health. Funeral at home, burial in Wright Cemetery. characterization as quiet, domestic, devout. Also obituary of sister Mrs Emery Eggleston born 1876 North Star Township, married 1900, four children, funeral and North Star cemetery burial.
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Eliza Rice Fleming
New York State
Darcourt Abbott
Parma
Jackson County
Michigan
Riverdale
Miss Rice
Robert Franklin Fleming
Charles M. Fleming
Ward Ellsworth
James Harvey
Virginia
William
Frank
Cora
Carrie White
Series White
Albion
Mich
Elvira
William Kattentiuss
First Presbyterian Church of
Pine River
First Presbyterian Church
Louis
Fleming
Wright
Wm. HH. Mason
Emery Eggleston
Jesse Fuller
North Star Township
Eggleston
North Star Cemetery
Goodrich Lecture at Union Service Sunday
Prof Goodrich delivered a graphic account at the Methodist Church describing Christ appearances and actions. He portrayed the eyes, hands, voice, and life of Jesus with earnestness, leading listeners to a renewed fear and reverence for Christ after the Gethsemane and Calvary scenes.
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Goodrich
Christ
Gethsemane
Calvary
Annual Horse Show Date Set in Alma
The Alma annual horse show has been scheduled for Saturday Marely 28. Owners of fancy stock are preparing their animals for the event as entries come in for the showcase.
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Marely
Alma
County Boy's Conference to be Held in Ithaca
Plans for the second annual County Boy's Conference advance with registrations to be sent to teachers. Ithaca hosts March 27 to 29 with speakers from the University and Chicago, changes in registration rules, and a higher early fee to encourage prompt signups. An Alma delegation visited Breckenridge for games and church talks, with Dr Poole addressing a union youth gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Alma
Hoys
Nore
W. H. Tinker
University
CC. Hatfield
Chicago
Dr. Rowe
Jackson
Green
Mt. Pleasant
A. Poole
Saginaw
Auction sale of Eliza Fleming estate announced
The personal property of the Eliza Fleming estate will be offered for public auction Saturday March 14. J D Helman is the auctioneer with W L Perrigo serving as Clerk. Read adv in this issue of the Record.
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Eliza Fleming
J. D. Helman
W. L. Perrigo
Adv
Record
Sunday Morning and Evening Music at M E Church
Paul Kress writes from Baldwin Park California that he left the University of Montana and has taken a position on an orange ranch there He invites old friends to contact him and share news Mra B Cook returns from Detroit with a spring stock of millinery details include names and places from the eventful notice
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Paul Kress
Baldwin Park
California
University of Montana
Missoula
B. Cook
Detroit
Dr Blaisdell Spoke at Multiple City Events
Dr Blaisdell left Thursday for Detroit to address the Washington Day Banquet of Emmanuel Presbyterian Men’s Club. He spoke to Central and West Side High School students on Why Go to College. He attended Nile Presbyterian banquet and Alma Alan Association toast in Chicago. Education Day was observed Sunday by the Wilmette Presbyterian Church with his address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. T. C Blaisdell
Detroit
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church
Central
West Side
Colege
The
Nile Presbyterian Chme
Alma Alan Association of
Chicago
Presbyterian Church of
Bequest to Foreign Missions Named in Peters Will
In Lafayette Peters will the Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church is remembered with several thousands of dollars while the Methodist church at Elwell receives 500. Executors named include PL W Creager Alam W Swope Riverdale and Rev. W P French Kalamazoo former Lansing district superintendent.
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Lafayette Peters
Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Methodist Church
Elwell
W, Creager
Alam
W. Swope
Riverdale
W. P. French
Kalamazoo
Lansing
Alma Council Adopts Paving Plan for State Street
The Alma City Council notes a 1914 paving project for State Street from Superior to Elwell. A March 3 hearing reviewed objections after notice in the Alma Record. The motion to continue debate and reference water main work on Court and Valley Ave passed. Continued on page 4.
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Alia
Mich
Morelli
Lomemor
Alita
Connell
J. M. Montigel
Aids
Rowland
Peery
Cook
Ward
Kehn
Norrm
Fraker
Ald
Court
Valley Ave
Water Board
State Street
Alma
Superior Street
Elwell Street
Goms
A. D
Alma Art Exhibit at High School March 10 14
Alma public schools host an art exhibit at the high school from March 10 to 14 featuring 200 world famous pictures. Sessions include refreshment tables music and talks daily 3 to 6 pm 7 to 9 pm and Saturday 1 to 5 pm. Admission 0 for adults and 5c for children. Proceeds buy pictures for schools and homes via Elson Publishing orders.
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Alma
Elson Art Publishing Co
Annual Election Officers and Directors Alma Board of Trade
The Alma Board of Trade held its annual meeting at city hall last Tuesday evening. Twelve directors were elected for the ensuing year and officers chosen including President C. P. Brown, Vice President Cy Mhews, Secretary I. L. Jolson, and Treasurer J. Washburn. Various committees were appointed for finance, municipal affairs, taxation, entertainment, public improvement, railroads, market, publicity, membership, and good roads.
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Alma Board of Trade
Rhodes
James Mitchell
Francis King
Chas
Rhowles
L.A. Sharp
Hira C. Moore
Carl Washburn
A. PL Cook
J. M. Montigal
Geo. W. Moore
I. Smith
Anitation
A. P. Cook
F.C. Thornburg
EC. Crandall
Jesse Fuller
John Swigart
Otto Sanderhoff
G. G. Rhodes
C. J. Brown
J. F. Sarter, Jr
C. L. Delavan
Fred Grover
George Sharrar
Jotham Allen
Geo, Perry
D. Seigler
Alma’s
F. W. Hooper
F. E. Pollasky
Chas, Goggin
E. L. Smith
J. F. Sarter
L. ©. Ellison
Fred Rowland
S. L. Bennett
Good Roads
George Moore
Schedule for WI Base Ball and Local Meets
The record lists a 1910 era baseball schedule under captain Baldy McCloy with games from April to June against teams including Mt. Pleasant Indians Cleary College Alma and University of Michigan, plus adjourned meets at Albion East Lansing and Big Rapids with multiple colleges named such as Olivet Hillsdale Albion Kalamazoo Ferris and Ithaca Independents. Local meet led by Ole Anderson is noted with uncertain date.
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A. “Baldy” McCloy
Mt. Pleasant
Cleary College
Ypsilanti
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Bethany College
W. Va
Alma
Mt. Pleasant Normals
Olivet College
Olivet
M.A. Cy
East Lansing
Adrian College
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale
Albion College
Albion
Ypsilanti Normals
Ypsianti
Kalamazoo College
Ithaca Independents
Itha
B. “Ole” Anderson
M. A. C. Oliver
Ferris Institute
Big Rapids
Dusty Austin Leads Bay City Western Grid Schedule
Foot Ball PLA captain Dusty Austin headlines the Bay City Western High School schedule at Alma with games listed against Notre Dame South Bend and Ferris Institute among others. Open date pending with Detachment 31 and Oct and Nov fixtures including Albion Olivet and Ypsilanti normals.
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Pla
Dusty
Austin
Bay City Western High School
Alma
Notre Dame
South Bend
M.A. Co
East Lansing
Ypsilanti Normals
Albion
Ferris Institute
Olivet
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Page Cement
Gerbert Hustler
Reagon
Porter
Traverse City
Ghosr
Dr. and
Mrs. Thornburgh
A. W. Swope
Laura Quick
Grand Rapids
Mrs. Cook
Bishop Wood
ST. Mary's Church
Alma Key McSimmons
Barren Hope
Topsy Cooper
Alma Russell
Meadow Boy
Geo, Robbins
Peters
Presbyterian Aid Society
Life
Mr. Goodrich
Holy Land
Alma ©Lege
Carrol Hyde
Eph’ Johnson
Harry Schultz
Milo Hogan
Breckenridge
Congregational Church
Baptist Church
F. A. Poole
Saginaw Y
Young Peoples Societies
Sullivan
G. V. Wage
Bernard
Theo M. Amesbury
T. A. Pannell
City Council
Mo. A. A
Ithagi Independents
Tine
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