Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society Meet at Lansing in May 1916
The forty second annual meeting will be in the Senate Chamber Lansing on May 24 and 26 1916. Prominent speakers include Jonathan L Snyder William J Clements Miss Sue Silliman Roy Vandercook Father Francis Xavier Barth Rollin H Person Gerritt Van dehelven Strohm and others. Members urged to attend and apply for life memberships at the door. Sessions begin 2 pm Wednesday May 24 with music and a reception in the evening. Complimentary Capitol tours offered between sessions. Information on rates available from the society in Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Pioneer and Hie Ical Society
Senate Chamber
Lansing
Jonathan L Snyder
Michigan Agricultural College
William J. Clements
University of Michigan
Sue. Silliman
Abie
Daughters of the American Revolution
Roy Vander ‘Cook
Michigan National Guard
Francis Xavier Barth
Rollin H. Person
Supreme Court
Gerritt Vandehelven
Holland
Strohm
Detroit
Hbrary
State Historical Commission
Stite Society
Capitol City
Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society
Lifetime Alma resident L G Wright dies at 68
J C Wright longtime Alma resident dies at home on Gratiot avenue age 68 born March 20 1848 Pleasantville Pennsylvania moved to Alma in 1876 returned to Pennsylvania ten years later his second wife Mrs Rachael Murray survives two children Charles of Pittsburg and a brother Edwand of Summerville Penn funeral held at Methodist church with Rev Brownlow and burial at Riverside cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C Wright
Gratiot Avenue
Mr. Wright
Pleasantville
Penn
Alma
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Wright
Rachael Murray
Charles
Edwand
Summerville
Darwin
Rufus
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Brownlow
Riverside Cemetery
Elect Officers At Young Peoples' Union Meeting
There there business nesting of Young Peoples' Union was held at the home of Miss Reva Mack on Elwell street Wednesday. Business was transacted and election of officers followed the meeting. Refreshments were served and a social hour spent. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President Reva Mack, vice president James Hopkins, treasurer Paul Crandell, secretary Joe Boyd reported, Bardiey Sartor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Oung Peoples’ Union
Reva Mack
Elwell Street
James Hopkins
Paul Crandell
Joe Boyd
Bardiey Sartor
Local Ithaca High School Baseball Postponed to June
Rain postpones the local vs Ithaca high school game to June. Both teams are in good trim. June should see lively action. Notices warn residents to keep chickens at home as city ordinance imposes penalties on offenders. William H. Rogers, City Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca High School
Waa
Garon
Arcada Farm Club entertains guests at Alma home
The Arcada Farm Club will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Walter at their home two miles west and 1% miles south of Alma. Bring folding tables and hymnals. After a pot luck dinner at noon a program follows with opening songs, prayers, readings, music, and a question box. Committee includes Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Irish, Mrs. Cline, and Mrs. Udell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcada Paurmara’ Club
Walter
Alma
Jesus
Priest
Waber
C. F. Haintine
Alma Defeats Oliver and Halts Hillsdale Tilt on Rainy Diamond
Alma beat Oliver seven to three in a late start Wednesday and two pitchers faltered in a 13 inning seven seven tie with Hillsdale Friday. Ed Johnston hurled a strong game and the crowd saw notable hitting with French, Johnston, Sherman and Drake contributing. Darkness ended the Hillsdale contest after 13 innings and a lengthy day on the local diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Oliver
Hillsdale
Ed Johnston
Alma PO AL Hebert
Ard
Gaffney
Johnston
Ist
Fitch
Giox
Si M. Smith
Sid Robinson
N. Smith
Seeley
Peters
Ardis Aya
Milladse PO Kaiser
Fowter
Sherman
Cahow
W. Parker
Cf Wallace
Patterson
Canler
Wopmaker and & P
Willadane
Perzigvoo Ooo
Alina
Kaiser
Foster
Wallace
Drake
French
Briore
Smith
M. Smith
Banes En Balle
Igs
First State Bank Opens Alma Branch With New Building
The First State Bank of Alma formally opened its new building last Wednesday with a large crowd touring the modern facilities. Carl Washburn supervised the opening as cashier while Medler's orchestra performed, and a Wright House bourbon reception followed. The bank, dating to 1880, now reports capital of 50,000 and total resources of 750,000, and showcases a treasure of rooms including ladies and men’s lounges, a directors’ room, a library, and complete telephone systems for customer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Alma
Mom
Board of Directors
Carl Washburn
Alma Music Store
Frank Smith
Medler
Hestra
Wright House
Gratiot County
Youngest Civil War Veteran Controversy
The Record notes a claim by Alan Titus of 145 Grover Ave that George C. Titus enlisted in the 128th Ohio Volunteers at age 14 during 1861, served through the war, and was mustered out in 1865, prompting state wide discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readvera
Alan
George C. Titus
Grover Ave
Ohio
Disorderly conduct arrests and charges reported in Ithaca area
In Ithaca, Charles Blakely of Evert was arrested for disorderly conduct after a struggle with Night Watch Coleman. Blakely was fined 10.25 dollars after a morning hearing before Justin Salter. Albert Lefere of Flint was held for larceny for taking 76 dollars from his brother and returned to Flint with Sheriff Green. Otto Morrow Ingle and Otto Culp of St. Louis were arrested in Bay City for adultery. Culp’s wife could not post bail, and she remained jailed in Ithaca awaiting Friday examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Blakely
Evert
Ithaca
Bradford
Coleman
Blakely
Justin Salter
Albert Lefere
Flint
Wheeler
Alma
Green
Genewsee County
Otto Morrow
Ingle
Mr. ExtherCulp
St. Louis
Bay City
Martin
Chargre
Man Loses Sight In Both Eyes After Sudden Attack
Frank Parker of the ony office suffered a peculiar attack last Monday morning losing outer vision in both eyes. He could see straight ahead but left field was obscured. Parker was taken to Saginaw for treatment and given encouragement for recovery of function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Parker
Ony
Bert Silver Show Troop Returns to City on Monday
Monday May brings Bert Silver show troop to town for a bigger, better spectacle. The Silver family travel by motor truck and will seat audiences under a mammoth waterproof canvas for two entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Silver
Michigan
Silver
Missionary Meeting At Ely Street Home
The Woman's Mission circle of the 1ist church met last Wednesday at Mrs Angell's Ely street residence. After a devotional by Mrs D L Johnson, the program reviewed the second chapter of Mr Fred Mockridge's study book. The hostess served elaborate refreshments enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Mission Circle
1Ist Church
Angell
Ely Street
D. L. Johnson
Fred Mockridge
Beet Case Verdict Against Michigan Sugar Co enjoyed
The circuit court at Ithack wrapped up this week with a jury awarding Coe and Michner 3760.00 against Michigan Sugar Co. The dispute arose over Menars Coe and Michael alleging a batch of beers was unfit for market and the company refused to take them. The case will proceed to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Subscription price rise prompts record payment push
On account of higher material costs and LIBOR, the Record demands paid subscriptions. Many daily papers and weeklies are increasing prices. The paper will remove nonpayers by June 1, placing some accounts with a collector. A notice also mentions For Sale potatoes by Anderson & Hauck.
Dancing Party By Republic Motor Truck Co at Weesy Hall
One of the season’s top dancing events was hosted by Republic Motor Truck Co employees at Weesy hall last Friday night. Dancing ran from nine to midnight with about twenty five couples. Medler’s orchestra provided excellent music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Motor Truck Co
Weesy Hall
Medler
County Deaths and Obituaries in Hamilton and Nearby Towns
Peter Zimmerman of Flamilton township died May 2 at home. Born 1846 in Richland township Wyandotte County Ohio, son of George and Lesh Willard Zimmerman, he married Mary Allmaugher and had a daughter Anna. His wife died 1908, later married Fatmie Perkins. survivors include four brothers, a sister, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral May 5 at Sainte Church Hamilton. Interment Hamilton cemetery. Marshal J. Mes of North Star died May 6 at age 70 years 10 months 26 days. Born Mt Vernon Ohio, son of George and Hannah Hair Mes. Funeral May 6. Rev Calking officiated. interment North Star cemetery. The funeral of Mrs Harry Churchill of Ithaca was held last Sunday. She was bedridden two months. husband, a city electrician, and three children survive. Interment Ithaca cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Zimmerman
Flamilton Township
Richland Township
Wyandotte County
Ohio
George
Lesh
Willard)Zimmerman
Miss Marry Allmaugher
Anna
Fatmie Perkins
Siner
Sainte Church
Hamilton
Reeves
Marshal J. Mes
North Star
Mt. Vernon
George and
Hannah (Hair
Waa
Calking
Saginaw
North Star Eeratert
Harry Churchill
Ithaca
City
Biscuit Contest At Local High School Held Friday
The 7A domestic science class will host a baking powder biscuit contest in their office on Friday May 12 with judges Miss Minna Greer Mise Meevinger and Rev W H Mason. Hot biscuits and maple syrup will be served for five cents. A cake contest follows next week. Miss Mary Redman entertained the Standard Bearers at Woodworth Avenue last Tuesday with a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minna Greer
Mise Meevinger
Rev. W. H. Mason
Mary Redman
Woodworth Avenue
First Annual Christian Endeavor Union Convention Held
The first annual convention of the Oration Christian Endeavor Unions meets at the Presby terian Church on May 13 and 14. Out of town speakers include A LaVerne Spafford Grand Rapids Ruth Symons Saginaw and Rev E H Bradfield Yale. Program features devotional music addresses and missionary sketches led by Spafford Symons and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oration Christian Endeavor Unions
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
A. LaVerne Spafford
Grand Rapids
State Union
Mikes Ruth Symons
Saginaw
E. H. Bradfield
Yale
Fieet Presbyterian Church
Lester Doerr
Alma
LaVerne Spafford
Gray
Breck
Enrid
Rev. Hershey
Ithaca
Add
Mise Ruth Symons
Baptist
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Serview
Davacsenais
Soren
Spe
Temperance Union to Meet at Mrs Vilet Home
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at the home of Mrs 5. A. Vilet on Wednesday afternoon May 17 at 2 50 o clock. Reports of officers and superintendents will be read and officers will be elected with committees for the coming term. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
5. A. Vilet
Alma man George G Holiday dies at age 76
Geo G Holiday longtime Alma resident and Civil War veteran died at his home last Thursday night at 76. He was born in New London Ohio in 1840, taught school, and served in the war before moving to Alma. He leaves two daughters Mrs John Chick and Mrs John Grover, a brother Dr FE Holiday of Wellington Ohio, and was a founder of Alma. Funeral services were held at his house last Sunday led by Rev W H Mason with G Wright singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. G. Holiday
Alma
W. H. Mason
G. Wright
Mr. Holiday
New London
Ohio
Chloe, Garrett
Ritchfield
Mra
John Chick
John Grover
FE. R. Holiday
Wellington
Masonic Order
Presbyterian Church
On the Old County Pike Opera Benefit in Alma
The Ladies Guild of St. John's Church presents a local dramatic evening next Friday at the opera house. A strong cast led by William Griffin and A G Leitch brings a celebrated production praised in Kendallville Coldwater and expected to draw big crowds with several musical specialties and a moonlit County Pike scene. Reserved seats at Brunners Drug Store go on sale Wednesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
Alma
William Griffin
Sevente
Weber
Moura Joe
Lyle McKensie
Hiram and
Higgins
Wadded
Bruce Chesterman
Coldwater
Paul Martin
Guild of St. John's Episcopal Church
Daily Newsfn
Kendallville
Ind
Daily Reports
Mich
Golden Gulch
Green
Vermont
Chicago
Brunner's
State
Superior
Poot Martin
A. G. Leitch
Hiram Higgins
Joe McKinni
Jed Sweery
Kyle McKinzie
Pain Butts
John Tager
Dave
Paul Sullivan
Tony
Red Wagons
Roas Sulliva
Bill
Herbert Wheaton
Larry
Donald Danham
Mary
Joe McKenzie
Sue
Viola Baker
Jean
A. G. Teiteh
Pomona Grange Meeting Program at Monitor Grange
Program for Pomona Grange meeting with Monitor Grange begins at 10:30 with business sessions at noon followed by a pot luck dinner. Events include music, recitation, readings by Mrs. Alice Titus Munie and May Muscott, an address by Rev. C. F. Gray and an engagement box. June 1 notes show N P Hull of Lansing as speaker. Hay will be provided for horses. Mrs A Miller visits Bay City this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monitor Grange
Alice Titus
Munie
C. F. Gray
May Muscott
N. P. Hull
Lansing
Grange
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Inelansing
Capital City
L. G. Wright
Wm. H. Rogers
Arcada Farm Club
Gies
Parker
Casler
Tyrake
Johnaton
Nevitt
Mt. Pleasant
State Bank of
Turck, Winton & Co
Opera House
Bank
Ders
Theaults
Tazzantine
the Bank
Missionary Meeting
Aanderson & Hauck
I&2
Republic
Christian Endeavor Societies of County
Secures
George G. Holiday
T. A. Burt
Urbana, MI
Ladies’ Guild of
St. John’s Church
Pomona Grange
A. Miller
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