Ice dealers ship ice to southern cities from Alma
Ice contractors Leonard and Hodgkinson mobilize fifty men to cut load and ship lake ice to southern Michigan towns. A huge operation unfolds with 280 pound cakes stacked in cars as 4000 boxes may be produced, while Peavy Bros. and Lake Ice Co. oversee storage and transport from Alma via Ann Arbor.
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Michigan
Alma
Leonard
Ann Arbor City Tee Co
Govorge Hodgkinson Bar
Lake Ioe Co
Ann Arbor
Peavy Bros. Ice
Adrian
Hodgkinson
Peavy Bros
Noauhtuson
F. O. B. Cara
Entertained At Dinner for Miss Van Riper of Dansville
Mr and Mrs Butterfield hosted a dinner Monday for their friend Miss Van Riper of Dansville. Guests arrived at 10 and 11, sat by place cards, and read name tags. A prize was offered for solving the hostess dinner puzzle as all items started with the letter B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterfield
Miss Ivy Holliday Weds Rolland Baxton at Home
Ivy Holliday a Alma College graduate and Union Telephone phonographer married Rolland Baxton, Wright House clerk, at the bride's Alma home yesterday noon in a family ceremony led by Rev Crain. Friends in Alma extend warm congratulations for a long and happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Holliday
Alma College Commercial Department
Union Telephone Co
Phonograper
Rolland. Baxton
Wright House
Crain
Presbyterian Church
Miss Holliday
Alma
St Charles Roadway Telephone Co Formed in Emerson Township
Framer residents along St Charles Road in Emerson township organized and incorporated a new telephone company. The St Charles Roadway Telephone Company has 33 stockholders, with capital stock $1,000 divided into 100 shares of $15 each, $525 paid in. Directors elected include Chas H Reeves and Wm Schaub. Officers are President Chas H Reeves Secretary Ww Schaub and Treasurer Wm KE Reeves. The line will connect with the Union switchboard at Ithaca after sealed bid selection over Union and Bell contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Charles Road
Emerson Township
Jonb T. Matthews
Ithaca
St. Charles
Union
Rev. Ryan Accepted to Lead Alma Church
Rev. Ryan of Novar Canada accepted a church call at St. John s Alma and plans to arrive for services on March 14. He is described as a young man with a pleasing address, highly recommended by Bishop William, and follows his father’s path as a rector in Wallaceburg and head of an Episcopal mission at Novar.
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Ryan
Novar
Canada
St. John's Church
Alma
Williama
Parrish
Wallaceburg
Alma Opera House Gets New Manager C F Brown
The Alma Realty Co owners of Alma Opera House hire C F Brown as manager. The building is renamed Realty Opera House and will undergo major interior redecorations, new stage fittings, and removal of chairs replaced by opera chairs to boost appearance and patron comfort. The venue aims to seat 00 people and be up to date in interior finish.
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Alma Realty Co
Alma Opera House
C. F. Brown
Realty Opera House
Brown
Alma
Complimentary Banquet For Hon A B Darragh At Park House
The committee plans a complimentary banquet for Hon A B Darragh at the Park House in St Louis with plates set for 22 guests. Weadhe's Saginaw orchestra will perform throughout the evening and will accompany a 225 voice male chorus singing America. The five course menu promises a high quality feast.
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A. B. Darragh
Park House
Louis
Weadhe
Saginaw
America
Chicken Pie Social at Presbyterian Church Draws Crowd
The Chicken Pie Social last evening at the Presbyterian church was a success with the church men and congregation serving in white attire. The event raised fifty dollars for church finances and featured helpful efforts from the men and committee organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Erdit
Totertain Their Friends at the Northeast Dance Event
The report describes a social gathering where Vera Weleht and Wor Vong attended with twenty five guests. A male quartet performed and the crowd observed dancing and socializing along the avenue. An unspecified incident involved limited noteworthy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Convin
Vera
Lo Gomicha
Bondey
Breckenridge Telephone Suit Yields $6 Verdict
Justice John B D Splaney presided in Breckenridge City Hall as the Union Telephone Co. won a $6 verdict over B Brash meat dealer. The jury found the signed contract binding despite a verbal rebate arrangement by a former agent. The case tests contract enforceability and ongoing appeals follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Telephone Co
B. Brash
Breckenridge
Breckenridge Exchange
Malcom McClaren
Decatur Coleman
Nathan Church
Tra Bailey
Port Strubie
Isaac Russell
George P. Stone
Ithaca
W. A. Bahike
Clicuit Court
Myron Hypholite
Hearing From Home Ormabee liquor bill in doubt
A Lansing dispatch notes a strong protest wave against the Ormabee county local option liquor repeal bill. The house liquor committee majority now appears opposed, with the bill likely to die in committee archives despite earlier claims of broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
House
Auction Sale Of Mr EA Beeson Property Promises Large Spring Event
Advertises an upcoming auction of Mr EA Beeson personal property with plans for a broad spring sale. Mentions stock, implements, and household items as well as travel plans affecting attendance and distant locations.
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EA Beeson
Erin
Tates
Seattle
Sudden Death of Oswald Noted in Alma Community
Sudden death of EM Oswald a well known Alma businessman. Born January 2 in Trumbull County Ohio, he came to Michigan in 1876 settling in Jasper, Midland County. He married Lucy DePeo four years ago. survived by three children. He leased the building housing his novelty goods shop, later bought it, and resided with his family above. Funeral held yesterday at the Methodist church under LO F leadership. Cause of death attributed to arterial hardening with paralytic complications.
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Eli Oswald Wan Bort
Trumball County
Ohio
Michigan
Jasper
Midland County
Lucy [DePeo
Oswald
Alma
Winchell
Methodist Church
LO. O. F. Paralvais
Alma Triumphs Over Lakeview In Fast Basketball
Alma high school defeated Lakeview in a brisk game Friday evening at the scollae ym. Alma pulled away in the second half after a close first. Key players included Alma Wood, Kross, Hagedorn, Adams, Montigel with Lakeview’s Hommiston, Charily, Frazer, Youngman, Bale, Forsythe. Baskets tallied Wood 9, Kross 6, Hagedorn 2, Hommiston 4.
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Alma High School
Lakeview
Mitei
Alma
Mt. Pleasant
Wood
Kross
Hagedorn
Adams
Montigel
Homminston
Charily
Frazer
Youngman
Bale
Forsythe
Eoards
Kress
Hommiston
Will Strang Sign Buick Deal For Race Season
Race ace Lewis Strang, famed for Savannah Briarcliff and Lowell track wins and a mile record, signs with Buick Motor Co. He will drive Buick cars in track road and hill events, field two special racers for free-for-alls and record trials, shifting from foreign cars after Bob Burman’s New Orleans win.
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Lewis Strang
Briarcliff
Lowell
Ans
Buick Motor Co
Buick
Strang
Europe
Bob Burman
New Orleans
Mardi Gras
Isotta
Geroge Robertson
Savannah
Strang Nave
Fourth Class Postmaster Exam Set For Alma Michigan
Civil service officials announce a Fourth Class Postmaster examination on Saturday April 10 1909 in Alma Michigan. Applicants must be 21 or older on exam day and reside in the district served by the Alma Post Office. Forms and details are available from local post offices or the U S Civil Service Commission in Washington. Applications should be filed with the commission at Washington ten days before the exam.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Alma
Michigan
Foren Hill
Ptatate
Wanbington
U. & Civil Servion Comminton Kiba
Owwid Serview Board
Government sets aside 114000 acres for Michigan forestry reserve
The Forestry Department of M. A. Co celebrates federal action reserving 114000 acres in Michigan for forestry. Alcona and Josco counties host part of the college reserve of 42000 acres. President J. L. Snyder championed the plan. Grand list of officials and maps supported by Gifford Pinchot and Michigan lawmakers. The project aims to establish timber growth and fire protection in partnership with college authorities. Meanwhile obituary notes Franklin M. Scott of El Paso died February 18 and services were held at the Congregational church. The account honors his charity and quiet leadership in business and religious efforts, with a family farewell in Holly and Ithaca.
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Forestry Department of
M. A. CO
Washington
Michigan
College
Alcona
Josco
Pres J. L. Snyder
Pree Snyder
Gifford H. Pinchot
United States
Lansing
F. M.beatt
el Paso
Teans
Franklin M. Scott
Congregational Church
A J. Rnsanell
Will Long
Luddington
Mr. Scott
George Hankford
White Cloud
Long
Christ
Bensford
A. Ressnell
W. K. Ludwig
Ithaca
Scott
Married Forty Years Pitt Anniversary At Home Celebration
Forty year wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Wm T Pitt of Seville township celebrated quietly at their home March 4 with relatives and friends. A Sumner Seville Farmers Club cake was presented by Mrs Ellis Potter and guests conveyed warm wishes by letters cards and calls for many happy years ahead.
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Wm. T. Pitt
Seville Township
Mra. Pitt
Pite
Ellis Potter
Sumner Township
Sumner and Seville
Mea. Pitt
Home From The East
W T Naldroth of Alma Grain and Lumber Co spent last week in Pennsylvania and reported a business surge. Pittburgh Milling Co established a western state distribution station shipping loads of mill products. Nakleti forecasts strong summer business as Axencrew began dating the recent trip.
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W. T. Naldroth
Alma Grain %& Lumber Co
Pennsylvania
Pittvharg
Nakieti
Axencrew
Republican Ward Caucuses Held in Alma Michigan
Republican ward caucuses set for March 19 109 at 7 80 p m local time in Alma. Nominating ward tickets include one supervisor, one alderman, one constable per ward and ten delegates per ward to city convention March 2 1900. List of ward officers and locations provided.
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Alma
Mich
City Hall
Vermenuieo
Alma Journal
Wright
Wid
Aaid
Cou
Plest Werd
Geo BE Sharrar
D. W. Adana
T. A. Bly. Puarth
Blehardaan
Mandamus Granted in Gratiot County Board Fight
The Gratiot County Board of Supervisors and County Treasurer Manson face a long legal battle as the Supreme Court prepares a decision. Judge Gage has ruled largely for the board, stating mandamus should issue as prayed, ending nearly three years of dispute over funds and bonds.
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Gratiot County Board of Supervisors
Manson
Supreme Court
Judes Gage
Board of Supervisors
Iavute
Monson
Installation of Rev Crain as Pastor at Presbyterian Church
Despite the Tuesday storm, a attendance filled the Presbyterian Church for the installation of Rev Crain as pastor. Alma friends note his move from Detroit to Alma and anticipate a successful pastorate amid a ceremonial program led by Moderator Rev Alvin C Anata.
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Harry Laurens
Presbyterian Church
Crain
Oncan
Alvin C. Anata Hysn
Sexipture Reape
William C. Hood
Charie
Tae
J. Ambrove Dunkel
Saginaw
May Come To Alma
Bernar McFadden editor of Physical Culture and owner of the Phelps Sanitarium property at Battle Creek visits Alma to inspect sanitarium buildings with an eye to opening a Purelians facility. If he moves to Alma, residents expect a warm welcome from the city.
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Bernar McFadden
Physical Culture
Battle Creek
Alma
McFadden
Alina
A Happy Surprise for LS Pink Birthday Party
Friends of LS Pink surprised the deputy postmaster with a birthday gathering at Hum Chat Inet Teewlay. Guests claim the surprise succeeded as the evening included refreshments and five hundred in attendance, though time felt short for the good time had.
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Pink
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Messrs. Leonard and Hodgkinson
Mrs. Saxton
Freris
Ibd Ferris
Ygie Elmet
NEW Telephone , Company
St. John’s Parrish
Opera House
Chicken Pie Social
Tlepone
Circuit Court
John BD. Splaney
Alnus
Dope
M. A.C. Forestry Department
Fremont
F. M. Scott
Servisor
Wite
Charles Mitetel
Tres Hang
Poltankey
Orwell
Thaea
Vey Breik
Mandamus
Paaver
J. Olinbe Hyon
William B. J
Alvin O. Austin
Braske
Ralph V. McNitt
Tim Pas
Frederick W. Lewis Saginaw
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