New Men Being Put to Work in Alma Industry Boom
The Alma business outlook for spring and summer 1911 is bright as manufacturers expand and add labor. Alma Manufacturing Co ships engines to New York for shipment to Germany, Columbus orders rise, and Little Giant Hay Press Co promotes a heavy steel paper baler. Miller Saw Trimmer Co increases capacity to meet worldwide demand. Nelson Bros enlarges factory space and adds machinery for Little Jurmbe gases engines. Central Michigan Produce converts dairy outputs to dollars while J.C Foster Clear factory and Sheet Metal Works operate at full force. Building prospects stay strong as Alma nears an era of unprecedented prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Alma Manufacturing Co
New York City
Germany
Columbus
Michigan
Little Giant Hay Press Co
Little Giant
Miller Saw Trimmer Co
Board of Trade
Nelson Bros
Central Michigan Produce Co
J.C Foster Clear
Bingham Bee
Hull to Panama boat trip for hospital undertaker post
Hull a local Alma undertaker plans to sail from New York City on the seventh to Panama to take a government hospital undertaker position in the canal zone. Mrs Vint accompanies him. The move follows a long process including a prompt from Washington and a medical exam. The couple will stay as long as the position lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. Hull
Alma
New York City
Panama
Mr. Hull
Canal Zone
Vint
Hull
Washington, D. C
Speaight Impersonator Delights Dickens Fans at Realty
Frank Speaight, famed Dickens character imitator, gave a Pickwick Papers reading as part of a lecture course at the Realty opera house. He is a close friend of Mr and Mrs Francis King, who helped arrange the appearance. The day before he spoke at the Womens Reading club. The next lecture on Friday the 10th will feature the Whitney Brothers Quartet. Judge Ben Lindsey is expected to appear in May with date to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Speaight
Pickwick Papers
Mr. Speaight
Francis King
Speaight
Dickens
Realty Opera House
Women's Reading Club
Whitney Brothers
Ben Lindsey
Double Runaway on Superior Street Ends without Serious Injuries
Marty Tubbs recalled a runaway near Dr Bruske’s residence as his team bolted after a ball fell from the buggy. Dan Boyer and Clyde Webb were left under a overturned buggy while the collision displaced Rover’s horse and scattered batter and eggs. Both men escaped injury, though shaken, and Boyer called himself a sick man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Tubbs
Dr. Bruske
Superior Street
Tubbs
Dan Boyer
Clyde Webb
Mr. Boyer
Secident
Marriage Licenses Record Fragment
Chet Smith aged 93 from Neth Star marries Myrtie Reynolds 19 from Middlerens. Alford Hye 28 of Alma weds Edith Bret man 28 from Alta. Frank W. Taylor 90 from inois wed Mary Louise Rayburn 25 from Mbe. Carl Church 26 of Wilson weds Zella 20 from West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet Smith
Neth Star
Myrtie Reynolds
Middlerens
Alford Hye
Alma
Edith Bretman
Alta
Frank W. Taylor
Inois
Mary Louise Rayburn
Carl Church
Wilson
West Virginia
Zella
Woman Uses Chair to Subdue Husband in Southeast Coe Tragedy Echo
In a southeast Coe neighborhood near the Rnowlton tragedy a husband argued with his wife during a morning dispute that grew heated. The wife, aided by quick perception, seized a chair and struck him on the head, knocking him unconscious and ending his aggressiveness. Neighbors then learned the couple’s story from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Rnowlton
Verdict for Farrington in Pere Marquette suit
In a Circu it Court verdict against the Pere Marquette Railroad Company, Eugene E Farrington was awarded five thousand dollars for injuries after a fall while working at Michigan Sugar Company beet sheds in 1909. The accident occurred when cars were weighed and descended an incline without warning, striking an empty car and topp ling him. The jury and local attorneys are noted for their roles, with commentary on the trial's intensity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene E. Farrington
Pere Marquette Railroad Company
Farrington
Michigan Sugar Company
Farrington ii
Enear
Imi
Parrington
Searle
William Yerby
Ithaca
Man
Elmer Remis
Seville
Ware
Wheeler
Wiles
Haven
James Wallston
Elha
John Richards
Fulton
James A. Baker
Alma
Lucius Bench
St. Lewis
Alvin Hawkins
North Star
Oliver N. Martin
Newark
John Hansencamp
Bethany
J E. Hydern
Henry Ro Rathbone
Chicago
Charles H. Gogwin
George J. Cantwell
Gratin County
George W. Wendeck
Chapman
Saginaw
Johny T. Mathews
Weather Summary February 1911 Record
February 1911 weather report notes mean temperatures around 23C with a high near 53 and a low 4 on the fourth. Precipitation totals nine units, with clear periods and partly cloudy days, including a thunderstorm event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
The Final Settlement at Realty Opera House
Montel Thompson of Boston presents The Final Settlement a modern drama on social life on its third annual tour. The cast features Pauline Geary White J I White side Will White Gladys Gillen and others as it plays Tuesday March 21 with upcoming notice in The Record next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montel Thompson
Boston
Mass
Holyoke
Worcester
Springfield
Lewiston
Portland
Halifax
London
Ont
Pauline Geary White
J. 1 Whiteside
Will 1
White
Gladys Gillen
Herbert Butter
Elizabeth Royal
John Graham
George Smith
Evelyn James
Harry Edwards
Robbers Failed Break-in at Ashley Postoffice Safe
A 12:30 a.m. burglary attempt at the Ashley postoffice 12 miles southeast failed after an initial blast. Porter Gillen, agent for the Ant Arbor road, fired five shots at fleeing suspects, who escaped and remain at large. Also reported is President Taft accepting Richard Ballinger’s interior secretary resignation, with Ballinger remaining in office since January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw Courier
Herald of
Ashley Postoffice
Here
Porter Gillen
Ant Arbor Road
Ashley
Gilles
Gillen
Richard A. Ballinger
Seattle
Taft
Walter L. Fisher
Chicago
Miss Olive Smith Hosts City Teachers at Thimble Party
Miss Olive Smith English instructor at Alma high school entertained twenty five city school teachers wives of the members at her home on West Superior street last Saturday afternoon. The event was a thimble party and all attendees reported a very enjoyable afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Smith
Alma High School
Mas Elleworth
West Superior Street
Real estate transfers across towns and parcels listed
A long list of real estate transfers appears, detailing multiple parties and parcels in Lafayette Newark Elba New Haven North Star Emerson and nearby areas. The items include fractional and whole interest transfers among individuals and couples, with names such as G Gries FE Schneider Ranney J Ray W Gallant Maclaren Houlden Wolffang and J Wolffang. The fragment ends noting George Sharrar at St Luke's hospital in Chicago after a recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrier
G. Gries
Lafayette
J. J. Mininger
FE. Schneider and
Newark
Ranney
B. Rany
A. Hamilton
F. Neff
C. Neff
Ham
W. Sloan
Pts
Pind River
Eesti Ees
L. I Clark, Jr
Wolfgang and
J. H. Wolffang
Wheeler
Bethany
A. Collin
A. McCall
Wes A. TM Bik
Adi
St. Srs
Viet An
Sha Yi
Petot
St. Tonig
Kone
Vnbx
Ure George Sharrar
St Luke's Hospital, Chicago
Merrill Stucky Removes Appendix In Chicago Hospital
Merrill Stucky a Grocer, troubled by appendicitis, had the appendix removed after his brother in law Dr Fuller of New Orleans arrived in Chicago. The eight minute operation at Brainard's hospital was performed by Dr Brainerd with chloroform. Dr Fuller praised Dr Brainerd as a skilled surgeon and noted Alma and Michigan should be proud to have him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Stucky
Dr. Fuller
New Orleans
Chicago
Stucky
Brainard’s Hospital
Fuller
Brainard
Brainerd
Alma
Michigan
Real Estate Transfers Across Pine River and Alma Districts
A compilation of real estate transfers records numerous parcels and lots in Pine River Alma and surrounding areas. Transfers involve buyers such as Crom Birmingham Monroe Smith and others with properties including sw ne nw se and other fractional parcels. Notable entries include Pine River deeds valued around 8412 to 14000 and related swaps among several local parties and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crom
Crege
Wood
J. A Hart
Pine River
Birmingham
J. Howe
Alma
P. Monroe
Caltant
A.B Smith
J. R Pritt
Eimersons
F. Shafer
D. Wood
DT. Gogein
Mies
C.F Lidsof
Masbrook
B. M. Ffir
Netson
I Hyde
Caple
Alma Alma
Alma Realty Ca
Aba
G. C. Gidley
Emerson
G R. Lewis
A. Church
Arcada
Stratton
W. Wirebaugh
Elba
Owessa Sav Bkoto
Krench
Ashley
C McNabb
G. Maxted
New Maven
J. Z. Bush
C. Tiffany
Jm. M. Brown
Jm. M. Brown To W Je Barnes
EA. Durkee
E. Cook
Failing
ET Overmyer
P. Ple
Alina
Overmyer
S Hh
Epler
Arenda
Wirebaigl
Weller
Lebee
KJ. Lawley
J. Dicken
Washington
Turner
Vel
Moody
St Louis
K. Whitman
Elbe
Timer
Excursion to Ann Arbor for oratorical contest
A railway special chartered to carry supporters from Alma to Ypsilanti for the state oratorical contest ran at 9:14 Friday morning. About 75 dollars short. part covered by students and Prof. Adams. Albion won men’s contest at downstate, Ypsilanti Normal won women’s. Alma freshman H V Wilcox placed fifth with The Man and the Dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leolor
Ann Arbor
Aliia
Ypsilanti
Alma
Ypsiinti
Adams
Ypsilati
Albion
H. V. Wilcox
St Louis
Wilcow
Grathot enmity boosts Stone in 20th district race
At the recent primaries Grathot enmity produced vote totals for KS Searle 315, Geo T Stone 120, John T Mathews 198 in Grathot county. Clotepuinty gave Searle 477, Geo P Stone 146, John T Manthews 57. George TR Stone won by 94 votes, becoming the Democratic candidate for Client Judge of the 20th Judicial Circuit. Searle, Republican nominee, had no opposition with 82 votes in two counties, Clinton and Gratiot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grathot
K. S. Searle
Geo. T. Stone
John T. Mahews
Clotepuinty
Searle
Geo. P. Stone
Jobin T. Manthews
George TR Stone
John Matthews
Clinton
Canity
Gratiot
Save Niagara Power Fight Over Water Diverted From Falls
The Niagara power interests seek a 28 percent increase in water diverted from the American side, aiming for over 50 000 horsepower more worth about a million dollars yearly. Army engineers and Lake Survey warn grave damage already done and more if allowed. The American Civic Association argues current limits suffice and should not yield another drop. The American Falls convey less than four percent of Niagara River water, so extra diversion exposes rapids and crest rocks during low water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Army
American Civic Association
Niagara
Niagara River
Coldwater High 1901 Graduates Choose Gingham Dresses
The Coldwater high school graduating elite of 1901 voted by a large majority to wear gingham dresses for graduation exercises. Two years ago gifts of $1 gold pieces were given to girls in Innes school who wore casual dresses. This year the plan aims to cut the costly graduation gown, a habit that previous years made expensive attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldwater High School
Innes School
Alma High Meets Grand Rapids In Final Basketball Showdown
Alma High School defends its season against Grand Rapids High in a decisive college gym game with the winner claiming the local championship and bragging rights over Saginaw. Saginaw leads the standings but Alma has shown a strong season against near rival teams and aims to secure the title tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Gymnasium
Alma High School
Grand Rapids High School
Saginaw High School
Grand Rapids
Saginaw
Alma
Givng
Akien
Mira Squad
Marjorie Delevan
Hugh Bartley
Calvin’ Race
Arthur McIntyre
Archie Disley
John Zwick
Donald Smith
Hollie Clark
Rockwell
Paul Cash
Acton
Domestic Art Contest Promoted By Civic Improvement League
An exhibition in bread and cake making patching and darning for girls under 18 will be held Saturday afternoon March 25 in the reading room. Prizes offerable with rules for bread cake and darned garments. Committee includes Mrs Chas G Rhodes Mrs W J Melchers and Mrs R E Goodspeed. Mrs Futcher of St Louis spoke at events in Gratiot county. Dr Ray E Puller of Flint Medical College aided in an incident involving Merrill Stucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement League
Reading Room
H. Futcher
St. Louie
Lansing
Woman's Congress
M.A
Futcher
Farmers’ Institutes
Gratiot County
Ray E. Puller
Flint Medical College
New Orleans
Alma
Merrill Stucky
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WM. Hull
George Bartrem
Dresden
Fred J. Bascs -St
Speaight—Impersonator
Harry Tubbs
Dora Katenhas
Forest Ti
Katenhis
Rollie
Rollin
Union Telephone Co
Menry
Shere
Blanche King
Trhacy Inns
E. E. Farrington
Plantiff
Ambley
Miss Smith
Sou
Dr. Brainerd
Aol
Tain
SEARL
P. Stone
29Th Judicial District
Coldwater
Chas. G. Riodes
W. J Melchers
R. E. Goodspeed
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