Plan to Close Receivership Letter Details Chippewa Bond Plan
A 1913 letter from Fred H. Aldrich of Detroit outlines financing plans for the Chippewa Construction Co and Consolidated Light and Power Co. by Charles S. Abbott and unnamed clients. It proposes floating first mortgage bonds, funding labor claims, finishing a dam, and liquidating liabilities at a minimum pace, with dissolution proceedings to be dismissed once underwriters contract is signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Field
Shepherd
Chippewa Constriction Co
Abus
Fred H. Aldrich
Dime Bank
Detroit
Henry H. Bodman
Union Trust
Michigan
Sir
Consolidated Light and Power Co
Chippewa Construction Company
Charles S. Abbott
Abbott
Consolidated Light and Power Company
Chippewa Construction Co
Michigan Railway Commission
Gardner S. Williams
Fred Mh, Aldrich
Chiropractic Bill Requires Practitioners To Pass Exam
The bill bars chiropractors inactive over two years from practicing until they pass a demanding exam. Applicants need a high school diploma and must pass anatomy histology embryology physiology bacteriology pathology hygiene and public health. The exam equals a second year medical student exam plus a high school certificate.
Riverside cemetery lot owners urged to contact city officials
Lot owners desiring to have their plots put in condition for the 2013 season should communicate in person or by letter with City Clerk D. W. Adams or A. W. Brock of the Cemetery Board for prompt attention. The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday afternoon May 6 with Mrs. E. H. Doane at 737 State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Cemetery
D. W. Adams
A. W. Brock
Cemetery Board
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
E. H. Doane
State Street
Alma Grain & Lumber Co Explains Water Supply At Fire
Alma Grain & Lumber Co defends its water provision during the Waterman fire. It details pump pressures from 7:00 p.m. to 9:25 p.m. and notes a main chain failure—water wheel gate issue—that delayed full pumping. The firm states water used was supplied free to the city and 98,700 gallons were pumped, the highest in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
Alma Grain & Lumber CO
Discarded Vices Topic Dominates Prayer Meeting
Presbyterian Church announces tonight’s prayer meeting with the theme Discarded Vices and Eph 4 25 56 as the scripture. Miss Otha McCracken speaks on The Christian and Vice while Mr Eat Woodruff sings. The S S Workers meeting features teacher training lesson review speaker Louise Hood story aids by Mrs Crandall and Randell on educational value. Elders to be installed at morning service next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otha McCracken
Eat Woodruff
S. S. Workers” Meeting
Louise Hood
E. C. Crandall
Geo. B. Randell
University Extension Lectures at Alma College
Dr. Karl E. Guthe of the University of Michigan will speak at Alma College chapel on May 2 at 4 PM about Some Phases of Graduate Work and at 7 PM on Materialism its Scientific Foundations and its Limitations. His lectures are highly regarded and open to all without charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl E. Guthe
University of Michigan
Alma College
Guthe
Alma
Wright House Dinner Charms Alma Ladies Guests
Alma young ladies hosted a Wright House dinner with a four course meal and green and white decor. Guests included Robert Cook Lawrence Montigel Morrice Rushmore Archie Maybee Marshall Allen and Dorm Evans, while Misses Ann Hoolihan Delia Cory Bernice Walker Ruth Kelley June Shepard and Beulah Parr assisted. Guests were chaperoned by Mr Gee Maier and Mrs Edna Kelley who contributed to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Wright House
Robert Cook
Lawrence Montigel
Morrice Rushmore
Archie Maybee
Marshall Allen
Dorm Evans
Ann Hoolihan
Delia Cory
Bernice Walker
Ruth Kelley
June Shepard
Beulah Parr
Gee
Maier
Edna Kelley
Woman injured after fall at home near Forest Hill
Mrs Chas Ahlers living northwest of Forest Hill fell from a chair while papering last Tuesday. She dislocated and fractured her left wrist. Also listed is a rental ad for rooms with light housekeeping at 218 W Superior Street no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Ahlers
Forest Hill
W. Sue
Trout Season Extended to September in Far-Reaching Laws
The legislature passed extensive game and fish measures including a $1 nonresident license, a $1 license for non-game fishing, and a 90 day delay before they take effect. The trout season is extended to September 15, with bag limits and new rules for bears, deer, frogs, turtles, and various fish species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streong
Corlissangier
The
Fish Commission
California
End Date Set for 1913 Gratiot County History Project
Willard D. Tucker of Ithaca Michigan announces a May 20 1913 deadline for contributions to the History of Gratiot County. He states the delay will yield a more valuable and complete work and that no one else is harmed by the postponement. Readers should send material or inquiries to Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Willard D. Tucker
Ithaca, Mich
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Aid
We express gratitude to those who were kind during our recent bereavement especially the minister the choir and those who sent floral tributes Mrs Gustavus Mrs Jennie Fuller appreciate the help and sympathy from friends and neighbors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustavus
Jennie Fuller
Pewamo Elevator Sold as Ownership Shifts to Farmers’ Company
George Youngs, owner of the Pewame elevator for twelve years, leaves Alma to finalize sale to a Farmers’ company. During his tenure the facility expanded, adding a steam plant and establishing fees that made it a leading operation in the region. His son George will stay in Pewamo to wrap up the details. Also, Masonic Grand Lodge officers dedicated the Ode Feemie at Astley with a large turnout and a formal banquet, then traveled to Alice the guests of Motragie at the Masonic Ive. Attendees included Dea 1 Lusk of Hay City Len I Winsor Reed City Monk Metherson Jowell John Hawkine Lansing Win Wente Mon istee Rev. Wo IL Gallagher Caro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Youngs
Pewame
Alma
Mr. Young
George
Penama
Masonic Grand Lodge
Astley
Grand Lodge
Alice
Wheelty
Dea 1 Lusk
Hay City
Len I Winsor
Reed City
Monk Metherson
Jowell
John Hawkine
Lansing
Win Wente
Monistee
Wo IL Gallagher
Caro
Alma College Glee Club Delights Alma Audience
The Alma College Glee Club under Reese Farrington Veatch entertained Tuesday evening at the Opera House, earning complete satisfaction from a large crowd. Joseph Kennedy drew hearty applause with two encores, including Casey at the Bat, as praise flowed for Director Veatch's development of the celebrated ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College Glee Club
Reese Farerington Veutelt
Alma College
Almar
Jos. Kenedy
Casey
Veatch
Alma
Next Year's Lyceum Course in Alma
Alma ends a successful Lyceum season and invites public input for the next year. Patrons are urged to share suggestions with committee members and to confirm if they will patronize the upcoming course so investment in talent can be planned accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Lyceum
Celebrated 79th Birthday of Mrs. Wm. Robinson
Mrs. Wm. Robinson of west of Forest Hill and sister of Henry Cohoon of Alma celebrated her 79th birthday last Thursday. She remains in good health and works on her farm home. Born in Independence township Oakland county, she has lived in Michigan her whole life. She left native soil only once, two years ago, when visiting Detroit and Windsor with her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Robinson
Forest Hill
Henry Cohoon
Alma
Robinson
Independence Township
Oakland County
Michigan
Detroit
Windsor
Excursion to Toledo by Ann Arbor Railroad
The Ann Arbor railroad offers a cheap special excursion to Toledo and return on Sunday May 4. Ask agents for train time and round trip rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Toledo
Funeral service for Mrs Lucy Coleman Wednesday
Mrs Lucy Coleman aged 60 died Monday at home after years of illness. She leaves five children including sons and a daughter, and was widow of the late Celeron Coleman. Survivors include Georgene Detroit Stephen Arkasas and Decatur. The funeral, conducted by Rev J W Priest, was held Wednesday at 2 PM with Interment at Riverside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Coleman
Jereminchaw
Medier
Mra Coleman
Oly Celeron
Shewis Dor
Ohio
Wa Medler
M.A. Medler
Park Avenue
Coleman
Sle
Sss
Cieorne
Detroit
Stephen
Arcassia
Decatur
J W. Priest
Riverside Cemetery
Building of the Ship cantata in St. Louis appears
Miss Harriett McGreaham from Alma city schools travels to St. Louis tomorrow evening to perform in a cantata titled Building of the Ship under the auspices of St. Louis Schools. The program features Miss Lttella Wright soprano Tom Adrian and John Stevens tenor from Lansing Chas Vowler bass Mt Pleasant and Miss McGreaham contralto. Many music lovers of this city expect to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett, McGreaham
Mintsie Wettuctor
Alma City
St. Louis
Lttella Wright
Tom Adrian
John Stevens
Lansing
Chas, Vowler
Mt. Pleasant
McGreaham
Waterman stock salvage moved for insurance adjustment
Salvage from the Waterman dry goods stock has been removed to the building recently occupied by the Breck Heater Co. The move is to be the prelude to the insurance adjustment process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman Dry
Breck Heater Co
Auto Owners Tire and Vulcanizing Shop Ad
Auto Owners offers tire vulcanizing from 25 cents. Casings priced from $1 and up. All work guaranteed. Prices right. Robert Wolf & Son advertise at corner Ferrill and Main streets in St. Louis Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wolf & Son
Ferrill and
Main Streets
St. Louiis
Mich
Isa
St Louis Sewer Bids Opened and Rejected
Bids for the new St. Louis sewer were opened Monday evening and all failed to meet the appropriation. New bids will be requested. Also reported is a burglary at Benjamin Mindall’s Gratiot avenue home while the Mindalls were in Grand Rapids. A coat and vest were found, suggesting a frightened intruder. entry was via a cellar window and exit through an unlocked kitchen door. C. F. Gallagher and Miss Opal Smith wed at the Baptist parsonage in Alma. Gallagher plans Ashley farm residence. Mrs. Gallagher remains at Gallagher's bazaar temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Benjamin Mindall
Gratiot Avenue
C. F. Gallagher
Opal Smith
J. W. Priest
Baptist Parsonage
Alma
C. F
S. S. Gallagher
Miss Smith
Osa D. Smith
Grover Avenue
Gallagher's Bazaar
Mr. Gallagher
Ashley
Pine River Township Board to Decide on Proposed Drainage
A May 10 meeting of Pine River township board will determine if proposed drains are necessary for public health and welfare. The session, called by the Drainage Commissioner, will review landowner duties and benefits, with officials and residents invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine River
Gr. Mey
Lao WH Woop
Alma banks sponsor sugar beet and corn contest
The Alma community banks and the Y M C A announce a county contest for sugar beets and corn to benefit local boys. Prizes include gold coins and gear, with enrollment by May 8 and forms available at the banks or schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mini
Mici
Alma
Alia
First State Bank
Alma State Savings Bank
Ithaca
Alma State Sayings Bank
Tagersoll Watch
Alma Banks
H. C. Moore
Carl H. Washburn
Consolidation Talks Delay Pole Removal in Alma Area
Saginaw Mich April 29 1972 letter from H R Mason district manager of Michigan State Telephone Co to Alma mayor J M Montigel explains Gratiot county residents and the Union Co plan cooperation with the Michigan Railroad Commission on consolidating poles and lines. no decision yet which company will operate. two duplicate plants may be avoided. Thirty day aim to advise. Also note Judge Kelly S Sears of Ithaca to speak May 11 due to Mr Heath’s death. Miss Nelle Snyder to receive informal reception May 10 at Mrs V H Shepherd’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Mich
J. M. Montigel
Alma
Gratiot County
Union Company
Michigan Railroad Commission
Union
Kelly S. Sears
Ithaca
Methodist Church
Heath
Nelle Snyder
Mra. V. H
Alma council approves paving plans and budget approval
Amid April 29 1413 Alma council meeting notes passage of paving projects on North Court avenue and Euclid to Manufacturing Co. plant with 26 foot width and two course work funding. Aldermen approve plans by J M Sherman Co Toledo and wage bond for Wheaton and Swigart sureties. Council adjourns to May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amid
Mich
Alma i
AL Mottiget
Aldernian Peery
Ward
D. L. Tohnson
Martin
Montigel
Spotts Aldermen
Rowlanl
Peery
Kehn
Euclid Avenue
Manufacturing Co
Yeas
Rowland
Caple
Perry
J. M. Wheaton & Sons
John T. Swigart
Geo. E. Sharrar
Alderman Caple
Alderman Peery
Alma Roller Mills
Alma Flour & Feed Co
Carson City church dedication and local notices
Mayor and Mrs. W H Shepard traveled to Ann Arbor for a sister’s illness. The Carson City Methodist church reopened with a dedication service led by Rev Russell Bready and $3700 pledged for rebuilding. Altar Society meets at 613 Woodworth Ave. Drawings on a silk quilt postponed due to Mrs Mulvey’s illness. Woman’s club annual officers day was held at Mrs W A Bahlke’s home with a four course breakfast and a program featuring Miss McKinnor and a college male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Shepard
Ann Arbor
Fairebanks
Morris
University City
Methodist Church
Carson City
Russell Bready
Grand Rapids
Altar Society
St. Mary's Church
D. Goggins
Woodworth Avenue
Mulvey
Cadillac
Bahlke
Richardson
Johnson
Melchers
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Chiropractic
Presbyterian Church
Sold Pewamo Elevator
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Opera House
Goleman
DCA
Decatur’ Coleman
Louis
Waterman Stock
Banks of Alma Ofer
State Telephone Co
H. R. Mason
B. of T
E. Superior St
Droggist Bond
M. Montigel
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