Alma High School to Host Oratorical Contest Monday
An oratorical contest at Alma High School auditorium on Monday at 2 45 pm will select a rep for the sub district Michigan Oratorical association contest in Elsie Clinton Co on April 5. Five contestants are Donald Blaisdell Carl De Witt Esther Horton Cathryn Shellbass and Helen Tann. Admission is five cents to fund travel for the winner. Judges are Miss Cora Dunlap Mr Hiram Moore and Rev Frank Jackson. Also announced is construction of a new First State Bank building in the open court west of the Wright House to be completed by September 1 with a two story structure featuring an Agricultural Room a directoral room and a modern ventilating system and reinforced concrete vaults.
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Alma High School
Michigan
Elsie, Clinton Co
Donald Blaisdell
Carl DeWitt
Esther Horton
Cathryn Shell
Cora Dunlap
Hiram Moore
eRev
Frank Jackson
Wright House
First State Bank
Koopke Bros. of
Flint
Gratiot
County Bean Growers Organize at Ithaca
A county organization for bean growers was formed at Ithaca last Monday. Elected officers include President C A Dibbie, Vice President A T Dibbie, and Secretary Treasurer J B Miller. Executive board and crop reporters named: Lewis Marion, Frank Howes, W P Groesbeck, F L Cook, Jesse Walker, L Hull, E H Redmond, J A Helman, G R Aldrich, Ira Moody, W C Malory, J N Cowdry.
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Ithaca
C. A. Dibbie
A. T. Dibbie
J. B. Miller
Lewis Marion
Frank Howes
W. P. Groesbeck
F. L. Cook
Jesse Walker
L. ©. Hull
E. H. Redmond
Alpha Theta and Zeta Sigma Host Dual Social Night
Last Saturday in Wright Hall the Alpha Theta literary society hosted Zeta Sigma while the Philomathean Society entertained Phi Phi Alpha. Readings by Papworth Blaindell Beyer Robinson McCloy Lodwig complemented fruit salad and coffee served by hostesses with Mina Waite as chaperone. FP Brown and associates attended the Michigan Press Association convention in Grand Rapids where J McCall was reelected treasurer.
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Wright Hall
Alpha Theta Literary Society
Zeta Sigma
Philomathean Society
Phi Phi Alpha Boys
Alpha Theta Girls
Alfred Papworth
Thomas Blaindell
Rudolph Beyer
Chester Robinson
Bryron McCloy
John Lodwig
Mina Camellia Waite
Frank Rudick
Joseph Sartor
FP. Brown
Michigan Press Association
Grand Rapide
Thorsday
J. McCall
Mt. Pleasant Times
Union meeting drew hundreds to Tabernacle under FE Loose
A great Union meeting at the Tabernacle led by FE P Loose attracts over four hundred attendees. His sermons and the large Chorus choir under Prof Haldor Liljenas energize nightly gatherings. Alma High and Alma College Night performances, men only address, and multi-night sessions fuse into a broad campaign with meetings for women and various groups through the week.
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Tabernacle
FE. P. Loose
Loose
Haldor Lil- Jenas x
Alma “High
Lil’ Lenag
Alma College
Christ
Evangelist Leone
Hall Immanuel
Evangelist Loose
Alma High School Accredited For Three Years
An inspection by a University of Michigan examiner led to Alma high school being continued on the accredited list for three years. Superintendent A F Schulte praised the staff for maintaining high standards in public education.
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U. of M
University of Michigan
A. F. Schult
Alma High
Heleney
Joe High
Schulte
Smith Wins Prohibition Oratorical Contest at Alma
Donald Smith a graduate of Alma High School and College freshman won first place in the Prohibition Oratorical contest last Thursday night. He will represent Alma in the state contest on April 6. Four contestants entered. Smith’s clear delivery and skill on stage suggest potential for higher honors.
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Donald Smith
Alma High School
Alma
Smith
Donald
Biggest Gratiot County Horse Show Held Saturday
A major event in Gratiot County promises a large Saturday horse show with a parade forming at John Shick's feed barn and running along Superior and State streets for about one and a half miles. Exhibitors may receive free stable and feed, plus free dinners at the barn and a nine AM decorating gathering.
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Gim
Alma
Gratiot County
John Shick
Superior
State
Republican Caucus At Pine River Town Hall
Republicans of Pine River township hold a caucus at Forest Hill town hall on Saturday March 27 at 2 p m to nominate a township ticket and conduct other business. By order of the committee.
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Pine River
Town Hall
Forest Hill
Maples Thomas obituary recalls pioneer ties in Gratiot
Kit Sent Ics Anné Maples Thomas, born May 9, 1827 in Connecticut, married David Thomas in 1850 in Wayne County Michigan. They moved to Lafayette township Gratiot, she endured pioneer life, he died 18 years after, she died March 10, 191% leaving 1 son, 1 daughter, 27 grandchildren, and several great descendants. services held March 1th at Mrs. Schaub's home led by Rev. C J Beebe.
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Anné
Caleb
Elizabeth (Chapel) Maples
Connecticut
Ohio
Wayne County
Michigan
David Thomas
Dearborn
Martha Ann
Hiram Pitts
Laura Jane
Olive Alida
G R. Aldrich
Caleb A. and
Thirza
Barney Schaub
Lafayette Township
Thomas
Gratiot
Schaub
C. J. Beebe
Ithaca MB. Church
Lafayette Cemetery
Saginaw firm lands contract to repair Superior Street Bridge
At a Friday night city council meeting Continental Bridge Co of Saginaw won a 1250 contract to creosote cover the East Superior Street bridge. Work will begin after steel beams arrive with completion by April 20 and a rebuilt approach including multi layer tar and sand coverings.
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Continental Bridge Cn
Saginaw
Creosote
East Superior St
Hoadley Stewart
Alma
Ahe
New Barber Shop Venture in Alma by Edward Hamilton
Edward Hamilton of Valparaiso and Laporte Indiana and two months in Ithaca buys half interest in Charles Buttons barber shop in Alma. Hamilton with years of Indiana experience plans to move to Alma this week and run one of the best three chair shops in Gratiot County.
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Edward Hamilton
Valparaiso
Laporte
Indiana
Ithaca
Charles Button
Hamilton
Alma
Gratiot
Y M C A State Secretary in Alma to Rally Support
CAMIOT YW Charles A Caster state secretary of the Y M C A is in Alma to arouse interest in YMCA work. He notes Gratiot county’s wavering support and urges residents to back the effort to maintain the county organization, praising Michigan for strong YMCA presence. He emphasizes Alma’s welcome and the need to avoid abandoning local work.
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Caster
Alma
Charles A. Caster
Gratiot
Uris
Spinney Fire Insurance Adjustments Report Losses
The Spinney Fire Insurance Agency closes the losses adjusted for the January 10 1915 fire totaling 21761 30 with most settlements on January 15 1915. Union Telephone Co is listed with a 3000 00 loss after delay. Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters report combined losses of 1700 00 with 200 00 attributed to the Sisters and the rest to the Knights.
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Spinney Fire
Union Telephone Co
Melthers
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Pythian
DORN A WRG DIES IN GRIAT COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE
John R. Wright aged eighty five years and twenty three days died at the home of his niece Mrs. Rockwell at Grant and Center streets. He served four years as Judge of Probate in Alger county and later spent much time in Idaho before moving twenty years ago to Gratiot county where he lived with Mrs. Rockwell. A kindly old gentleman with a wide circle of friends, funeral services were held at Mrs. Rockwell's home on Tuesday.
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John R. Wright
Harry Rockwell
Grant and
Center Streets
Mr. Wright
Rockell
Alger County
Idaho
Gratiot County
Rockwell
Ithaca Man Dies After Long Illness at 59
John Andrew Todd born August 29 1885 in Columbia County Ohio moved with family to Neston Ohio married Anna Miller then Eliza beth Sell. He died March 11 1916 in Ithaca aged 59 years 6 months 12 days leaving a widow and seven children. Funeral held with Rev R Ly McLain officiating. burial in Ithaca cemetery.
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John Andrew Todd
Columbia County
Neston
Ohio
Mr. Todd
Anna Miller
Todd
Elizabeth Sell
Eleanora
Helen M
Franklin B
Thelma
Lafayette Township
This County
Ithaca
Charles Todd
Cleve
Elma
Lee Gos
Cleveland
Franklin E
Thelma B
Alriving
Beatrice
Fowler Arbuckle
Bowling Green
Belle Aikens
Bartleville
Okla
Hanna Ward
Mr. Apple
Steben, O
Cynthia Geas
Brotiore
Wiii
Lisbon
Frank
Crawford
Nobr
Harvey
Hating, Mich
George
Whiting
Kana
Todd Way
Townsend Ely Back from New Mexico and California Trip
Townsend Ely returned to Alma on March 10 after nearly six months away visiting his son and enjoying warmer climates. He spent four months in Deming and Santa Fe New Mexico and almost two months in Los Angeles California. Ely notes his son Ralph is becoming a prominent New Mexico figure and potential governor with broad support. Ralph serves as receiver for the New Mexico Central railroad and previously directed the Republican Party in the state. Ely formerly held Michigan offices including State Highway Commissioner and two terms as State Senator. He stayed at the Rosalind Hotel in Los Angeles and found hotel rates reasonable, with travel health good and his spirits high on returning home.
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Townsend Ely
Alma
New Mexico
California
Mr. Ely
Deming
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Ralph
New Mexico Central Railroad
Republican Party
Independent
Santa Fe New Mexican
Ely
Bly
Michigan
Mexicat
Los Angel
Rosalind Houtel
Loe Angeles
Dr Thomas Blaisdell Returns From Ten Day Trip
Dr Thomas Blaisdell arrived Tuesday morning after a ten day journey to the Upper Peninsula. He conducted college interests and reported on progress and potential opportunities during the trip.
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Thomas
Blaisdell
Upper
Penninsula
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County Bean Growers Organize
Reval Services
the Tabernacle
Dr. Thornburg
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St. Louis
Young Peoples
Relican Caucus
Kit
Superior Street
Times New Partner
E. Hamilton
Camiot YW
Focnl
Alma Citterns
Michixan
Te Union
Mich
Dorn A. Wrg
J. A. Todd
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