City Council opens paving bids for Superior and State streets
Wednesday the city welcomed twenty five or more paving contractors and specialty men at the Wright House as Alderman A P Conk read bids for curb gutter and pavement. Firms from Saginaw Detroit Grand Rapids and more submitted prices. two hours later Engineer Sherman asked for time to extend footings and compile bids with work hoped to start by June first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright House
Nnor
A. P. Conk
Superior
State
George Lourey
Saginaw
Ferrell Bros
Lansin Market Cement & Coal Co
Sherman
Tales
College Happenings At Alma Debates And Lectures
Debates at Alma College feature topics on federal income tax legality with teams led by Edw Thompson and W Wilcox, plus a third contest at Mo A C Ypsilanti. Prof Deschamps of Paris will lecture on character theory at the M E church. A field meet at St Louis pits county high schools against Alma Ithaca and St Louis, with a Mt Pleasant game against St Louis. Trustees appoint a committee to select a new college president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altra College
Deschamps
France
Alma
St. Louis
Ithaca
Mt. Pleasant
Archie McCall
Francis King
Charles Moore
Detroit
E. A. Lyman
Vigilanti
Pioneer
Wriht Walle
Wright Hall
James A. Meir
Clare
J. B. Smith
Candidate announces run for Representative in upcoming Primary
Newell Smith of St Louis Michigan declares candidacy for Representative in the coming Primary. He asks for support and notes the date May 1st 1912 and places his announcement in the public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell, Smith
St. Louis
Mich
Sunday School Notes and Local Sermon Reports
Ithaca churches reflected on Sunday school activities with elections and appointments in the Baptist group led by J. W. Myers and Fred Griswold. The report covers officers, offerings, cradle roll supervision, and library duties, plus addresses to teachers and a forthcoming lecture by Henri Deschamps with a 25 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Sunday School of
Ithaca
J. W. Myers
Agat
Fred Griswold
Hazel Clark
George Hall
Neil Miller
Charleste Medler
Marion Warrington
Mildred Stephens
Kate Whitmore
Cherister
Fredswold
FL. Currey
Baptist Sunday School of
Almadell
Crandell
Henri Deschamps
Alma Methodist
Merhe Tlist
Wanted Local Salesmen in Saginaw Michigan
Wanted local salesmen to represent as factory salesman selling high grade pinions. Experience not necessary. Earn salary and commission. Promises savings of at least $100 by selling our pump. Address correspondence to Manager 115 N Franklin Street Saginaw Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily
Heiman
A.lerster
Franklin Stroet
Saginaw, Mich
Wild flower show draws modest crowd at city hall
Civic League Garden Committee hosted a Saturday wild flower show in Alma's city hall kindergarten room with 40 exhibits despite heavy rain. Prizes went to Thelma Ltusay Charles Creaser and Margaret Brese for variety naming and arrangement, with several honorable mentions for beauty. Upcoming Alma high school sports schedule noted includes May 18 in Mt Pleasant and May 18 track at St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lancashire
Civic League
City Hall
Lancashire
Alma
League
Spice
Francis King
PF. Timby
McCurdly
Alma College
Thelma Ltusay
Charles Creaser
Hank
Margaret Brese
Mina Hellman
Thelma Snyder
Jennie Gulick
Mulda Ward
Helen Cary
Mt, Pleasant
Ithaca
Lansing
St. Louie
St. Lois
Owosso
Bay City
Big City
Saginaw
St. Louis
Burial Train Brought Ammi W Wright Home From Michigan
The funeral party for Ammi W Wright traveled by special car from Detroit to Montreal then to Chester Vermont where burial rites were held at the Chester Episcopal Church. Rev Barnard conducted services as old friends served as pallbearers. The party met by Dr J A Lancashire and daughter and received courteous attention from Grand Trunk Railway staff during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammi W. Wright
Montreal
Vermont
Chester Depot
J. A. Lancashire
Dr Barnard
Chester
Saratoga
Ruth
I Alina
Wright
Grand Trunk
A. Th
Fatal shotgun accident ends party visit in Forest Hill
During a Saturday eve gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Pettit in Forest Hill, Marion Wigler was fatally wounded by an accidental shotgun discharge. Mr Bigler and guests were present when the rifle misfired, striking Wigler on the face and neck. Dr Lamb treated eleven wounds, clothing likely saved Bigler from more severe harm.
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Marion Wigler
Forest Hill
Bigler
FF Pettit
Ellen Stull
Lamb
Arcada Hotel furniture sold at public auction Saturday
The Arcada Hotel furniture and furnishings will be sold at public auction next Saturday morning on the hotel premises. Thos Mays closed the hotel last week due to financial losses after mortgaging the property to Joseph Cohen. D Hellman will be the auctioneer. Andrew Shaw buys next door home on Superior Avenue and will overhaul it with carpenters and a new roof. Willard Carlyle Barnhart plans to live with Cadillac hosts and join the Independent Cash Grocery clerking team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcada
Thos Mays
Mays
Joseph Cohen
Superior Avenue
Ann Arbor RR
Shaw
Willard Carlyle Barnhart
Alma
Aml
Rey Barnhart
Cadillac
Hr, Stuckey
Maseter
Willard
Cash Grocery
Tribute praises Ammi Wright’s character and deeds
In an interview from Those Who Knew Him, Dr. A. F. Brasil lauds Ammi W. Wright for fair dealing, good judgment, and hopeful spirit. Wright’s integrity, generosity, friendship, and adherence to old principles amid change are cited as guiding his business and life. Gilbert M. Stark adds praise, noting Wright’s thrift, toil, and uprightness as a model for aspiring entrepreneurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Brasil
Ammi W. Wright
Wright
Otlers
Alma
Gilbert M. Stark
Saeivan
Amy W. Wright
Ince
Arcada Hotel to reopen under European plan in Alma
Proprietor George W. Palfrey plans a June reopening of the Arcada Hotel in Alma after extensive refurnishing and redecorating. The European plan will replace the American format with a noon meal, self-serve breakfast and supper, and new entrances and stair access. summer installations include steam heating and refreshed bed chambers. Palfrey, a veteran hotelman in Gratiot County, expects the property to attract guests with updated facilities and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Www. Pulfrey
Sy Wegic
Palfrey
Pubfrey
Ann
Prospect Street
Alma
Palefrey
Gratini County
Herconser
Resolutions From First State Bank Of Alma On President Wright
Resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of the First State Bank of Alma Michigan mourn the death of President Ami W Wright. They praise his character, knowledge, and leadership and express sincere sympathy to his family. A copy will be entered in the Board minute book. Also notes a local auction plans by Boon McCullough of Summerton and a visit by Harvey of Elgin seeking farm property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank of
Alma
Mich
Ami W. Wright
Divine Providence
Ammi W. Wright
Wright
Book of Mintes
WM. S. Turck
G. S. Ward
P. Smith
Francis King
Cari
H. Washburn
L. A. Sharp
Boon. McCullough
Summerton
Forest Hill
J. D. Helman
Aom
Harvey
Elgin
Cemetery group seeks fitting form in Summer town ship
Notice calls all persons interested in organizing a cemetery association for the Pritchard cemetery in Summer township to meet at the Townsent schoolhouse on May 25, 1912 at 2 o'clock p.m. By order of Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard Cemetery
Summer Township
Townsent
Local events and lectures in Hillsone and Ithaca areas
Fred Elliot heads to Flint for the State Laundrymen's convention beginning May 18. Paris lecturer Professor Henri Dekehamps will speak Friday on Character Reading. a Mistyett show by high school seniors is planned in Ithaca. community events include church meetings and a May 25 demonstration at Hillsone with Miss Aura Lanty and Miss Huxel Wilke among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Elliot
Flint
Heill
State Laundrymen’s Association
Henri Dekehamps
Paris
France
United States
Civil Way
Mayer Post
Natin
Aura Lanty
Huxel” Wilke
F St Hil
Ithaca
Aie Mistletoe
Thus Village
Japan
Free Hel
Tinles” Aid Society
Methodist
Looping the Loup at Toestay College Provokes Laughter
Alma Vaduette R presents Monday and Wednesday shows at Tom Dick and Harry's Toestay College. The act promises humor and strong audience appeal with favorable recommendations from the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dick
Harry
Fraternal Night For Ithaca Alta Lodges In St Louis
The F. and A. M. lodges of Ithaca and Alta were entertained by the St. Louis lodge in its rooms. Fifty from Alma and forty from Ithaca joined about one hundred fifty attendees for cards, a smoker, and a banquet. Toasts led by George Aldrich included remarks by Ezra Smith and D. L. Johnson with a program of quartets, solos, and tributes to fraternity and the legal profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Alta
St. Louis
George Aldrich
Ezra Smith
D. L. Johnson
Alma
I. M. Everden
Ross Miller
Prof
A. Glockzin
Arcada Farmers Club Holds April Meeting at Rockerfellow Home
The Arcada Farmers' Club enjoyed a pleasant April gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rockerfellow's home with a good turnout. Next meeting will be May 23 at Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nestle's due to Memorial Day. Program included songs, recitations, instrumental music, and readings by Club members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcada Farmers’ Club
Fred Rockerfellow
Andrew Nestle
Clit
Claire Smith
Alvin Miller
Bert Bailey
John Fink
C. F. Haineline
Trish
Waldstow
Peck
Alma Lyceum Course Booking Shows Strong Demand
The Alma Lyceum Committee plans reserve seating with two lectures by Dr. Parkes Catlinan and Thomas Brooks Wengel, plus Redpath artists and the Aida Quartette. Tickets cost 1.10 dollars with 0.10 reserved seat fee, and reservations opened via advance subscription cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lyceum
Alma Lyceum
Ifor West
J. T. Ewing
God
Parkes Catlinan
New York
Otter
Thomas Brooks Wletcher Stiles Weng
Godman
Thomas Brooks Vietcher
Pietcher
Beecher
Phillips
Grady
Ben Greet
Ocean
England
Redpath Bureau
Evelyn Bargett
Miss Bargelt
Miss Bargett
Aida Quartette
Young Indies
Caol Plincon
Quartette
Madame Schumann-Heinek
Alfred Hiles Bergen
Leon Marx
Mr. Bergen
Marx
Theodore Thomas
Lyceum
Redpath-Slayton Lyceum Bureau
Alma
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Sunday School Notes
BIRD
The
Green Mountains
EW. Brown
Farwell
Argada
Prop. Pulfrey
Alma Vaduette
Wesons Cauertal
St. Louis Lodge
C. W. Giddings
Fraternity and the Legal Profession
Judge Searls
Prof. A. Glockzin
Saratoga Springs
A. W. Wright
Edna Swigart
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Ed Davis
Breckenridge
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