Five Hour Search Fails to Find Tragic Boy
A boy named Frederick Fredrick drowned after falling from a Pere Marquette bridge into a river while attempting to cross a shelf. Paul Bennett tried to save him, then alerted workers as efforts to recover the body continued through the evening with dynamite and boat searches. The tragedy occurred after school while the two friends were returning from practice. The parents were notified and arrangements were made for the funeral.
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Hague
Paul Bennett
Bennet
Fredtick Ty
Bennett
Fredrick
Twit
Ind
Tme
Marshal Rogers
Otter
Yu Point
Marshall Rogers
E. M. Fredrick
Hoth
Beighner to Serve With Church of Christ
Beighner 45. Maussiemn his work gemminleter of the fowl Church Christ last Ronday. Large avdi ences erveted the epealer and a munu te oF fellbemiiers ueter received into thy senterip at the Church of Christ Sindy morning. Rev. Roum to spend at least ie months with the local church. Mr Ault, minister, will pursue graduate study at Alma college and Transylvania University before returning home Tuesday. He won a large place in the hearts of the people and leaves with best wishes.
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Beighner
Maussiemn
Christ Sindy
Roum
Peete
Ault
Alma College
Transylvania University
Bullard Backed for Woodmen Board by Michigan Camp
The Modern Woodmen of America state camp at Flint endorses E. J. Bullard of Detroit for a national board seat. Bullard has led the Michigan society for fourteen years, guiding growth to over four million members. Also, the Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church plan a leaked goods sale on Saturday May 12 at the Gas office.
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Woodmen of America
Flint
Michigan
E. J. Bullard
Detroit
Ladies of
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Falerty Araven
Pueemit Cremnite
Apeada
Furnret
Newark
Tabacat Ia
Ladies of Liberty
Grave
America
Doris Muscott
Carl Lake
Margaret Sharrar
Carl Titan
Kor Kuhlman
Jotham al ‘Ten
CZ Chambers
Ithaca
Tithe
Master Ketcham
Ketchum
City Men Pass for Fort Sheridan Officer Training Camp
A group of local men and nine Alma College students passed examinations to attend the Fort Sheridan officers training camp. Notable among the locals is former city attorney James A Greene, likely to be called to Fort Sheridan. Other named applicants include Malcolm and Donald Smith of Alma, Hebert of Detroit, B Foote of Gand Lodge, Victor Gallaher of Bay City, Rod Noolihan of Mt. Pleasant, Lewis Sarvie of Detroit, Melvin of Detroit, and McAuley of Owkhart, with Frank Andres and Mark Spinney among others from the Republic plant and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sheridan
Ilinois
James A Greene
Alma Voller
Iso
Saginaw
Fort Short
Calloce
Mina
Lstany Malcolm
Donald Smith
Alma
Hebert
Detroit
B. Foote
Gand Lodge
Vietehor Gallaher
Bay City
Rod Noolihan
Mt. Pleasant
Lewis Sarvie
Melvin
DeTott
McAuley
Proposed War Tax Bill Hits Things Hard
The war tax bill now debated in Congress would be sweeping. It would hit all classes, with income taxes starting at $1,010 for single earners and $2,000 for married couples, and a four percent rate at $6,000. Excess profits, ticket taxes for amusements, freight charges, heat and telephones taxed, and other levies proposed to fund the war, drawing protests from manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callon
Elaine
Pleasure Biente
Gegne
Moebigren
Alma to Pave Two Miles Streets With Bond Issue
City council set Friday night to discuss a bonding plan costing about 118 025 dollars for paving two miles of Alma streets plus sidewalks and sewers. Estimates include West Superior from Euclid to plant No 4, Woodworth, Michigan avenue, and Bridge Street blocks. Project aims to spur growth and support new industry including Republic Motor Truck, Libby Libby, and Superior Tinning.
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Levine
Siootmos
Smith
Alma
Lelow
East Superior Street
Euclid
Republic Motor Truck Company
Woodworth Ue
West End Street
Pere Marquette
West Superior Street
J M. Creaying
Old City
East Superior
Foerth Street
Michigan Avenue
Bridge Stre
Republic Avenue
Dollay
Gratiot County Appointment for Military Service Registrar
Ithaca Michigan May 7 1917 county clerk HL Case informs Gratiot supervisors of their appointment by the county board of central to act as registrar for compiling a list of males eligible for military service. Registration to be held at the usual polling place with further instructions forthcoming.
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Glenn Howeiing Sleeper
County Board of Contens
Coneiets
Shevit Hradlaw
Case
Dr Wierler
St. Louis
Case of Gratiot
Gratiot
Ithaca
Mich
County Board of Central
Aet
HL. Case
New Doctor Opens Offices in Pollasky Dock
Dr Hodges D X has opened offices at Pollasky Dock in this city. A graduate of the Chicago School of Napropathy he practiced in Chicago until recently and is a former resident of wart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WJ. Hodges
D.X
Pollasky Mdock
Chicago School of Napropathy
Chicago
Be Hodges
Wart
Health department targets clean up in Alma after arrests
Officers arrested S Strack on May 7 for violating ordinance 48 related to manual violations. Martha Vibber pleaded guilty and paid a fine plus costs. W Miney Way also faced charges, pled guilty at hearing, with Justice Mann presiding. Local health officer T W Wright signals ongoing efforts to purge issues.
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T. W. Wright
S. Strack
Shadd
Botany Duster J
AL Mann Hie Petal BP
Michigan farmers to receive seed beans at actual cost
Michigan bean growers association plans to supply farmers with seed beans at actual cost through elevator channels. A meeting in Saginaw gathered over 200 members urging farmers to state their seed needs, with a commitment to redistribute seed from districts with surplus to those short. The effort aims to stabilize supply, aid other states, and ensure germination quality for a strong crop.
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Saginaw
Ho den
Michigan
Othey Beith
Michi
Arn
Civernar Sleep
Pio
Mi Oreveey
Bowen
Food Board
City Council Adopts Budget Ordinance Number Ninety Six
The Alma city council on Monday night passed ordinance number ninety six approving a 56,800 pound appropriation for the city's fiscal year expenses. The measure, effective immediately, splits the fund into three parts with allocations to street, interest, and sinking funds.
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Alma
Alma Considers Bond Issue for Growth and Streets
Alma voters will decide Friday night at city hall on a bond issue to fund water mains sewers sidewalks and paving as the city outwardly grows. The council will set the bond amount after Friday night’s engineer’s report and the needed funds to complete immediate improvements.
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Alma
Tara
Alm
Coun Leil
Techich
United States Army Heads for Europe in World War I
The United States plans an expeditionary force to Europe soon, fighting alongside France on the western front. Engineers from regiments will be sent to support rail and front operations, with rapid recruitment from major railroad centers. Debate rages in Congress over leadership and deployment as Roosevelt reportedly has 200,000 men ready if approval is granted.
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United States
Europe
West
France
Unites
Prairce
Phite
Bette
Heveewwlt
Frente
Senate
Roovevelt
Congresx
Ice business change as J M Yerian sells to Varo Fuller
J M Yerian has sold his Alma ice business to Varo Fuller who will run it in the future. Fuller moved to Alma from Mt Pleasant last fall after years there. Yerian bought the business months ago from Miller and spent money repairing the river ice houses and preparing for the new season.
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J. M. Yerian
Varo Fuller
Alma
Fuller
Mt Pleasant
Yerian
Yérian
Miller
Record of the Past Promises a Reliable Future Health
A historical testimonial from a Michigan reader cites a kidney and back problem solved by Doan's Kidney Pills. It mentions a 19 year later check in with the same product and notes continued relief. The brief endorsement supports long term effectiveness and repeated use by Mr Webster of M ichigan.
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Webster
Center St
Mihaew
Mich
Aywittle
Eine
Prinee
Ail
Foster
Penne
Bulfainx
Lad Hit by Automobile Severs Skull Fracture
Roy Powell about twelve, of Ware, was badly injured last Saturday when struck by an auto driven by Paul Birmingham from the Republic Motor Truck plant. The boy darted from a rear rig, collapsed unconscious, and was rushed to Bruner hospital with a skull base fracture but his condition improved. No blame attached to Birmingham as the car was within speed limits and stopped within its own length.
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Roy Powell
Ayed
Ware
Paul Birmingham
Republic Montor Truck Company
Court Avenue
East Superior Street
Britaineham
Brunerd Hospital
Birmingham
Sven Ewtry
Dave Utet
Alma College Cancels Athletics for Rest of Year
President H M Crooks announces May 15 that all athletics at Alma College will be off for the remainder of the year due to wartime disruptions. Diverse college programs are halted, with baseball games struck, track events scrapped, and many athletes redirected to military training or farm work. Students Hebert Smith and Gallagher are among those expected to depart for military service or other duties.
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Alam College
H. M. Crooks
Alma
Prick
A. Oumier
Fort Sheridan
Hebert
Smith
Gallagher
Rumors of New Factory for Alma Could Bring Big Industry
Rumors suggest Alma may win a large new factory within the next two to three weeks. Few details are known as insiders keep information under wraps, but locals expect a major economic boost if the plan materializes and the Alma Record may announce it soon.
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Alma
Spinney Named City Attorney After Council Appointment
The city council appointed Maggie Kinney to the post, with Spinney as chief attorney and a slate of officials including William Rogers as Marshal, Vibber as Waterworks head, and Dr. Carnes as Health Officer. The vote was unanimously in favor, and Spinney was described as the city’s sole attorney. The new administration includes duties for street commissioners, fire chief Sartor, and cemetery officials.
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Nous
Caupiel
Dune
Firevite
Kinney
Ieee D. Spinney
William Rogers
Mucwa Ord Vibber
Harey
de. Td
Carnes Aityr Attonwy—J
Spinney
Sartor
Cemetery Boura
A W. Frock
Fraker
L. Shuvray
EM. Silane
Baker
Local man Clark plans move to Alma after work in Grand Rapids
Clark, an Omgsen Rontrsance from Grand Rapids, has located in Alma this city. He comes to Alma brett, recommended in this line of soem He was in Alma last summer with considerable work on the Regestile Motor Truck Company bullettings. Clark now expects to locate here gver attentively.
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Clark
Grand Rapids
Alma
Brett
Regestile Motor Truck Company, Inc
Bullettings
Mother's Day Proclaimed by Michigan Governor Sleeper
Governor Albert F Sleeper declares Sunday May Thirteenth as Mother's Day urging worship services and the wearing of red for living mothers and white for departed, with flag display nationwide homage in line with congressional guidance.
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Seme
T Albert E. Sleeper
State of
Michigan
Congress of the United States
United States
Albert F. Sleeper
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Mark L. Spinney
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