Leaders Train at Alma Y M C A Conference
The first leaders training conference was held at Alma College last Saturday with leaders from all points present. Officers elected include A. J. Duncanson Ithaca as President, W. A. Wood St. Louis as VP, and J. W. Gibson North Star as Secretary-Treasurer. A silver cup will be awarded to the group excelling in Bible Study work. permanent possession after multiple wins. Professor Randall urged personality and example in teaching. L. H. Russell shared remarks. Judge Case cigars advertised by dealers.
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A. J. Duncanson
Ithaca
W. A. Wood
St. Louis
J. W. Gibson
North Star
Baylis
Ile
J. V. Gibson
North Star Wave 4
M.C. A. Troy
Prof. Randall
L. H. Russell
Breckenridge
Card of Thanks from the Clow Family
The Mia and Charlotte Clow family express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for support in their bereavement. They especially thank the pastor and choir, Modern Woodmen, Woodman degree team, W A C and L O T M M for the flowers.
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Woodman
Mia
Charlotte Clow
Inaugural Day Parades and Oaths at the Capitol
The article recounts the 1909 inauguration as Taft becomes president and Marshall vice president. It describes the procession from the executive mansion to the capitol, seating arrangements in the senate chamber, the oath administered by the president pro tempore, and Marshall's inaugural address. A grand parade follows the swearing in as the day’s central event unfolds.
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Taft
Capitol
Congressional Committee
Marshall
Executive
Senate
Mted Marshall
Senate Chamber
House
Supreme Court
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
United States
Wright District Social At Leona Jones Party
A pleasant evening at the Nene of Miss Leona Jones was enjoyed by jal and many young attendees from near and far. After games, supper was served and the gathering dispersed early Saturday morning. Lyman Umphry moved to the Creech farm. Mrs. Nelly Wright been ill this past week. Miss Rena Currie visited Leona Wilson on Sunday. Glen Havens called on Wm Adam e Sunday. Thela Currie visited cousin Ora Culver who has been very sick. I 1 Indee Case cigars here. Sold by.
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Jal
Leona Jones
Lyman Umphry
Creech
Nelly Wright
Rena Currie
Leona Wilson
Glen Havens
Adame
Thela Currie
Ora Culver
Elm Hall Neighborhood Notices and Illnesses
Fern Prate returns home from Greenville to work for Mrs Hannah Coleman who remains ill. Joe Palmer visits his mother Mrs Hannah Coleman. Mee T. Clair returns from the Soo. Greta Hoxie of Ithaca visits her mother Mrs Dell Moss of Detroit. Detroit-born Mrs Griffin near death from pneumonia. infant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Croton gravely ill with pneumonia. Mrs Henry Griffin dies after illness, funeral held at home. She leaves three daughters and four sons plus grandchildren. Judge Case cigars sold by all dealers.
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Fern Prate
Greenville
Hannah Coleman
Joe Palmer
Vestaburg
Mee
T. J. Clair
Soo
Greta Hoxie
Ithaca
Dell Moss
Detroit
Griffin
Frank Croton
Henry Griffin
Etta Hildreth
Elm Hall
Granville Frye
Oregon
Homer
Harley
Will
Ellis
Weather Summary for February 1913
Temperature measures show mean maximum 26, mean minimum 12, and mean 19 with a maximum 7 on the 1st and a minimum 11 on the 24th. Precipitation totals 1.55 inches, 24 hours of 0.24 on the 22nd, eight days with 0.01 inch or more, thirteen clear days, eight partly cloudy, seven cloudy. total snowfall 16 inches. Local Observer P.M. Smith reports.
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P.M. Smith
Spectacular National Inauguration Parade Reviewed
A grand afternoon pageant marked by a Washington spectacle with elven white decorations along Pennsylvania Avenue. President Wilson appeared to applause as Major General Leonard Wood led a model army division including West Point cadets and Annapolis midshipmen. The parade featured National Guard units, military school cadets, veterans groups, civic organizations, Indian regalia, and Princeton students escorting the president to the city.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
White Hone
Mount Vernon
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Executive Mansion
White House
Wilson
Capitol
Wood
Leonard Wood
VU. B. A
Staf
W. W. Wotherspoon
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Navy
Marine Corps
West Point
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Militia
National Guard of
District of Columbia
Albert D. Mills
National Guard
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Maryland
Virginia
Georgia
Maine
North Carolina
Virginia Military Institute
Culver Military Academy
Carlisle Indian School
Purdue University
Citadel Cadets
Georgia Military Academy
Grand Army of the Republic
Union Veteran Union
Princeton
Alma council passes gas works ordinance amendment
Alma Michigan Common Council adopts Ordinance No 80 amending sections of Ordinance No 74 granting R B Wagner Grand Rapids right to construct and operate gas works in Alma. Provisions cover gas manufacture distribution, street ducts, metering, and minimum usage charges with city supervision and required certification. Council votes aye, no nays, minutes show adjournment and claims approval.
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Mich
Common Council
City of
J. M. Montigel
Fuller
Olmsted
Willard
Palfrey
Cook
R. B. Wagner
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Alona
Mira
Cramtee
State OF Michigan
County of
Gratiot
Mima
J. M. Montigei
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