Charls Hargreaves to Sing at May Festival in Alma
The Alma Choral Club moves the May Festival to mid month due to a clash with Mt Pleasant Normal Festival. Three concerts feature Hiawatha's Wedding cantata with tenor A Fannell, an Artists’ Concert with choral soloists, and Frederick Cowen’s Rose Maiden with Mr Pannell directing. Renowned tenor Mr Charles Hargreaves joins Miss Mary Sharp Miss Harriet McGreant and Reese Farrington Veatch as soloists.
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Alma Choral Club
Mt. Pleasant
Hiawatha
Coleridge Taylor
Ars A. Fannell
Frederick Cowen
Pannell
Charles Hargreaves
Hargreaves
Metropolitan Grand Opera Co
New York
Assoluise
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Marcus Kellerman
Alio
Tacoma letter from Charles H Webster on spring in 1914
Charles H Webster writes from Tacoma Washington March 17 1914 praising the mild winter and early spring. He notes bright sunshine low frost few snows and a long paved street network with views of Mount Rainier. He highlights Tacoma's shipping lumber and agriculture and says his G A R post has 306 members. He encloses spring yard indications and sends best wishes to old friends.
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Charles Webster
Tacoma
Wash
Friend Brown
Potter T
Taoma
Cascades
Rainier
Olympic Peninsula
Seattle
G. A. R. Post
Tam
Chas
H. Webster
South G. St
Personal Talks By Citizens of Alma on Local Market
Citizens of Alma discuss establishing factories and a better grain market. They note current grain from Alma ships to Ithaca and other points, prices differences harming local farmers. Despite two railroads, Alma’s market loses to smaller towns. merchants should back a superior local market.
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Alma
Ithaca
Rev T G R Brownlow Surprised by Young Parishioners
The Autre Vie and Knights of New Century youth classes met at Wrights Furniture store then went to the pastor s home for supper. They opened baskets and presented Rev Brownlow and his wife with an electric toaster on the birthday anniversary.
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Autre Vie
Knights of New Century
Metho@st
Wrights Furniture Store
Brownlow
Pene
Ladies Salon Ad for Hair Care and Scalp Treatments
A terse device style ad announces shampooing scalp treatment facial massage and hair styling services offered by Bellphere 77 under Mrs. Harry Willard with prompt service emphasized.
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Bellphere
Harry Willard
Sacred concert blesses Alma with strong choir performance
The odist church choir, led by Mr. Fannell, offered an exceptional Alma concert last week. Knox, Verdi, Carnal and other pieces showcased unified choral effect with solos by Prof. Veatch and Miss Fuller. Amsbury played piano, and local readers enjoyed the blend of classics and heart songs. Mrs. Avery Kappi visits St. Louis relatives.
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Alma
Fannell
Knox
Jerusalem
Verdi
Attila
Carnal
Reese F. Veatch
Bonnie Fuller
G. Warner
Parker
John Bagot
Adams
Divine Redeemer
Gounod
Messrs. Veatch
Methodist Notes and Services at Aren State Church
Methodists Rev Thomas R. Brownlow serves at 76 State St Aren. Sunday 9 a.m. sermon Waren at Work. 2 p.m. sermon One Side Too High. Thursday prayer at 7 30 p.m. Visitors included Rev FG Dunbar and Mr J E Gerow. Basement repairs progress. Ladies Aid served a dinner. Also readings and morning music at the M E Church with Anthem Jubilate Deo and quartette.
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Waren
Ovid
Ladies’ Aid Society
Civic Improvement League Meeting Friday in Reading Room
The Civic Improvement League will meet Friday afternoon April 3 at the Free Reading room. There is important business to be transacted and a good attendance is desired.
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Civic Improvement League
Millinery Opening Draws Alma and Nearby Women
Alma and surrounding residents invited to attend a millinery opening showcasing hats and headwear. The event promises new arrivals, styling tips, and a display of fashionable designs for the season.
Sunday School Officers Elected for Presbyterian Year
At a meeting last week the Presbyterian Sunday school elected officers for the coming year. Superintendent F. L. McConkey, Assistant Superintendent John Enverteer, Superintendent of Teachers F. B. Ellsworth, Enrollment Mrs. H. C. Moore, Cradle Roll and Primary Miss Russell, Home Department Superintendent Mrs. J. W. Miller, Secretary and Treasurer Miss Fanny Sharrar. Chorister Miss Bertha McClaren, Assistant Chorister Sidney Cook, Organist Miss Olive Stith.
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Presbyterian
F. L. McConkey
John Enverteer
F. BE. Ellaworth
H. C. Moore
Russell
J. W. Miller
Fanny Sharrar
Bertha McClaren
Sidney Cook
Olive Stith
United Brethren Church Up Next Month April Services Cancelled
There will be no services next Sunday as it is the fifth Sunday of the month. Regular services resume the first Sunday in April. Rev J C Switzer left for Ohio due to his mother’s illness after assisting in recent meetings. A Browning meeting at Jackson St appointment was closed for the same reason. Sk C Clapp pastor 119 Hastings St extends cordial invitation to all to attend. Card of thanks to Royal Neighbors and Maccabees for flowers and kindness during Mrs Hole’s illness. Mr and Mrs David Hole and Family note they hope to work Monday.
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J. C. Switzer
Ohio
Jackson St
Sk. C. Clapp
Hastings St
Maccabees
Hewlinine
Abe Otetiel
Tay
Helene Sim
The Kryl Concert Delights Alma Audience
Bohumis Kryl and daughters Marie and Josephine shared top praise on the Lyceum Course night, each piece rendered with mastery. Mr Kryl displayed cornet prowess while the sisters impressed on piano and violin. Mr and Mrs H J Weller of Ithaca visited Alma on business and Mrs Mary Frederick journeyed to Saginaw for a day.
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Bohumis Kryl
Marie
Josephine
Lyceum
H. J. Weller
Ithaca
Alma
Mary Frederick
Saginaw
Republican Convention Chooses Montigel Declines Mayor Nomination
The Republican convention convened led by Charles Goggin chose Montigel as mayor nominee but he declined citing personal reasons. A.P. Cook won the mayoral nomination on a majority vote while D. W. Adams and Jesse Fuller were named clerk and treasurer respectively, with a four ward city committee afterward.
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D. W. Adams
Jesse Fuller
Hirst
Johi Kroerteer
A. Wodrock
Wat
J. J. Ewing
J. Brown
Elwell News Items Highlights From Local Sickness and Business
Mrs Dr McLambtin is sick and Mrs Potter suffers rheumatism. Alma visitors include John R Hudson and 1 P Taylor among others. John R Miller bought a Wonder Rope Machine. Parlor opening March 28. Edith Ferris attended Elm Hall Sunday school convention. Arthur Hill-Isinger welcomed a daughter. Local lodges and ladies auxiliary active. public installation at Admore. Little Wonder Rope Machine agency in town.
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P. Tayloream
Edith
Lincoln Lenim
Local Happenings and Store Hours Change
The W R C Thimble Club meets with Mrs Lizzie Downing on Aller ages the next Tuesday for an all day gathering. Beginning Monday most stores reopen in the evenings after a long closure since January 1. Mrs David Hole has recovered from diphtheria and can be seen about again. Rev Carr of Breckenridge visited Alma on Tuesday.
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W. RC. Thimble Club
Lizzie Downing
David Hole
Rev. Carr of
Breckenridge
Entertained Camp Fire Girls at Home Social
Miss Lois Fraker hosted Camp Fire Girls and eight young men Saturday evening. A guessing contest awarded Laurence Hughes an Easter Bunny as prize, while Margaret Tubbs won for identifying baby pictures. Tulip centerpieces graced the lunch tables and flashlight photos were taken as guests departed.
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Lois Fraker
Laurence Hughes
Margaret Tubbs
Early closing pushes merchants to uniform citywide hours
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century city column urges merchants to adopt uniform closing hours for evenings in April. The notice criticizes contract breaches and lists many local merchants supporting the effort, promising broad publicity and stressing cooperation to improve business conditions.
Alma High School News Highlights Activities and Debates
Alma High School students kept busy with a sophomores meet ing and party plans in the gymnasium. Carl Fink returned after illness as baseball candidate workouts continue. Carl Wood was elected an for the following year. Engravings for the annual were submitted with May 15 to June 1 expected for completion. Jim Howe missed a week with a fractured arm. Debating Cla y formed teams to face St Johns High School on a coastwise trade toll question. Senior Girls met in Miss Potters room, while Prof McCormick and his dog Bronte present an entertainment at the High School auditorium with proceeds for the Athletic Association. About 30 Alma students will attend the Gratiot County Boys Conference in Ithaca.
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Clark
Belding
Carl Fink
Tuesay
Lutchman
Carl Wood
Ann
Alma High School
Jim Howe
Claly
St. Johmn's High School
U. S
Panama Canal
Alma
St. John’s
Paul Cash
Dick Rockwell
Carl Steet
Glen Rockwell
Hollis Clark
Harry Marvin
Sunday school convention set for Elwell in August
The next Sunday school convention for Seville and Sumner townships will be held at Elwell on the second Saturday in August.
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Seville
Sumner Townships
Elwell
History of Gratiot County Compiled by W D Tucker
A five year effort by W. D. Tucker yields a 153 page Gratiot County history with biographical and statistical data. It includes early Michigan and county history, election tables from 1856 onward, Board of Supervisors activities, city and village growth, and extensive indexing for quick reference.
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Giratiog County
W. D. Tucker
Gratiot County
Michigan
Board of Supervisors
Tucker
Gratio County
Alma College Glee Club Tours Northern Michigan
The Alma College Glee Club delivered initial concerts last Friday in Howell and impressed a Wood audience. They then drew a strong crowd in Northville on Saturday. Sunday featured religious work with performances at the Presbyterian church and a missionary talk on Japan. The group, praised for its broad training, returned Monday morning and planned another departure for a northern Michigan tour during vacation week.
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Alma College
Howell
Wood
Northville
Presbyterian Church
A. Fannell
C. W. Davin
People's Party Caucus Set for Pine River Township
A People's Party Caucus of Pine River township is scheduled at the town hall on Friday March 27, 1914 at 2 o'clock p.m. The meeting aims to nominate a township ticket for April 6 and to handle other business as may properly come before the caucus. By order of committee.
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People’s Party
Pine River Township
Republican Caucus at Forest Hill Town Hall
The Republicans of Pine River township will meet in caucus at the town hall at Forest Hill Michigan on Saturday March 28 1914 at 2 oclock p m for the purpose of placing in nomination a membership ticket and for such other business as may legally come before said meeting.
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Pine River Township
Forest Hill
Mich
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Lansing Rally
Morning service at 10 with the sermon She Hath Done What She Could. Sunday School at 11:30 Junior Union at 3 fee meeting at 6 Evening service at 7 with Whatsoever a Man Soweth sermon. Annual State Rally of Sunday School and B S P U at Lansing Thursday and Friday in the week Rev J W Priest and Mr Shary attend pastor J W Priest 902 Gratiot Ave.
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Junior Union
New Old Nation of the
Far East
Conquest Missionary
Lansing
J. W. Priest
Mr.Shary
Gratiot Ave
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Methodist Notes
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M. E
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J. Mo Montigel
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Grand Rapids
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Martie Stingluff
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Heta
M. A. Merten
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Delay Miller Bros
M. Mefatest
I. Th. Pienk
Sam N. Faker
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Fred Slater
Thnghart
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Coleen
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Teri Kekort
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Converse
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Alma High School News
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