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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
4
County Athletics Promotes County Meet at Davis Field
Enthusiastic teachers unite rural village and city schools for a county meet at Davis Field Al ma on Friday May 20 1905 at 1 pm. Two classes of events Class A and Class B offer prizes. Schools urged to enter a few events even if not all. A big day and a new era are planned with families urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Davis Field
Alma
Charles F, Pike
Second Anova convention held by Gratiot W C T U at Wheeler
The Gratiot County W C T U held its second county convention at Wheeler over the past Wednesday and Thursday amid heavy rain. Delegates from most unions attended, with a memorial service for four members lost during the year. Neva Allen and Lucile Long won silver medals in the contest, and Miss Bils of Spring Lake gave an inspiring lecture. Wheeler schools offered a musical program and the event featured reports, new memberships, and officer elections led by Norma Mudge as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anova
W. CT
Margaret Bils
Spring Lake
Miss Bile
Wheeler Schools
Flower Mission
St Lewis
Middleton
Perrinton
Norma Mudge
Ashley
Aliee Manson
Wheeler
Bro
Adda Clark
North Star
Edith Densmore
Addie Campbell
Pompell
James Hamilton
Caple Hardware Co. succeeds Caple Soule Hardware Co
Caple Soule Hardware Co. is succeeded by Caple Hardware Co with John Caple as president and Walter Caple as secretary and treasurer. Mr Soule withdraws from the firm and devotes his building and contract business to Caple. The Record notes Walter Caple will lead the new firm, and calls on friends in Sant for support. Lost pocketbook with money to be rewarded by J. A. Mano in St. Louis Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caple Soule Hardware Co
Caple Hardware Co
John Caple
Walter Caple
Soule
Uton
Caplio Hardware Co
Caple
Sant
J. A. Mano
St. Louis
Mich
Probate court actions list probate and guardianship petitions
Probate hearings held May 2 and May 13 for wills and estates. Elias C Phillips named executor for William T Nichols. Guardianship petition for Epene tus Salter hearings set for June 1. Determination of heirs for Ferdinand Smith and Latta L Fisher hearings scheduled June 13. William Barley estate claims hearing ended May 16. Sarah J Capin estate: administrator Frank Sebring appointed and real estate sale petition with hearing set for June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian T Nichols
Elias C Phillips
Epen
Etus Salter
Ferdinand Smith
Jang Th
Latta L. Fisher
Jane
Gilnon Fisher
William Barley
Ward
Sarah J Capin
Frank Sebring
Sarah J. Capin
Cosi Fan Tutte at Alma Opera House Topic
Alma audiences will hear Mozarts Cosi Fan Tutte performed on stage under Mr St John with a capable cast. Miley Dora Alexander as Isidora Grace Meusinger as Dorabella Hermann N Morse and Lucius Bagley as Ferrando and Gratiano Ralph V McNitt as Don Alfonso Lars M Allen as Despina lead a refined production praised for musical accuracy and appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Mr. St John
Nera-Stara
Mozart
School For Lovers
Miley Dora Alexander
Isidora
Mies Grace Meusinger
Dorabella
Ferrando and
Gratiano
Herman N. Morse
Bakery and lunch room to open in city on State Street
Frank Bonosti sells the bakery on Superior Street to Lloyd White who will lease the space south of Rhodes Drug Store and open a modern bakery and lunch room. White, longtime Blue Front proprietor, plans a well equipped operation to cater to local demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bonosti
P Post
Superior Street
Lloyd White
Rhodes Drug Store
State Street
White
Blue Front
Justice Court records from Alma Plant area case mix
May 4 through May 10 incidents include drunk on train dispositions and fines. Leon Hews listed, Charlie Peterson paid costs for drinking. Louis Butterfield second offense nine and ten days in Detroit House of Correction. Ollie Warden, 11, thirty days in county jail for drinking. Gustaf Clarehant charged with killing and attempting to possess a wild duck. Deputy Game and Fish Warden Charles Petit filed complaint. Respondents from Belgium, 22 years old, represented in court by Michigan Sugar Company Alma Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
John D. Spiesey
Charlie Peterson
Alwa
Ann Arbor
Louis Butterfield
Drankard
Tippler
Detroit House
Shepherd
Ollie Warden
Gustaf Clarehant
Pomission
Charles 5 Petit
Belgium
Mich. Sugar Co
Alma Plant
Alma Olivet Meet Promises Close Dual and Ball Game
Alma and Olivet prepare for a May 23 dual meet at Davis Field in the forenoon with a post meet ball game. The meet decides the M A A moot with Olivet needing about 45 points to win. Alma aims for at least 10 and possibly more. Entries include McComb on sprints, Duncanson in several events, Bradfield and others competing across dashes, hurdles, jumps, and throws. The outcome hinges on a close, exciting contest as Alma athletes seek to boost their chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivet
Davis Field
Almm
Olvet
McComb
Tirsta
Chapel
Kergen
McColtm
Alma
Duncanson
ron—McComb
Bradfeld
ron—Bradfield
Sayles
Brown
Sayle
YouThurn
von Thur
Angell High Burdies
McCollum
Campbell
Ackerman
Burdies
Kefgeoy Phillips
Pat—Biccobiom
Helenr
Ack- Ediscus
Chapal
McCombs
Seepaie Taecee
Ithaca forms Law and Order League at court house
County seat residents meet at the courthouse to organize a Law and Order League with E W Ashley as president Josph Herrod as secretary and P D Petite as treasurer in a local civic effort to promote public safety and uphold order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E W. Ashley
Josph Herrod
P. D. Petite
Teachers for 1908 01 school staff and grades list
The document lists 1908 01 teaching staff headed by Superintendent F E Billeworth and Principal Clair Upthegrove. It specifies teachers for English Latin German music drawing manual training and grade assignments from Eighth through Kindergarten plus ward school principal Annette McLaren and sub-primary and kindergarten staff. It also includes a short sale notice and political digressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Billeworth
Clair Upthegrove
Joss EB Potter
Olive J. Smith
Lena M. Gould
Ude Hneford
Cora M. Hearn
Cora Daniap
Margaret H. Wynne
Jez M. Monroe
Bertha McLaren
Frances M. Stitt
Winifred G. Trapp
Local Society Notes and Odd Pranks Highlight Week
The Womans Missionary Society plans a Monday afternoon meeting with Mes James A J Funnel and James. J. C. Bury s News selected temporary chairman of the National Convention in Chicago. Thuraday afternoon the Thimble Club of the M B church enjoyed a country day at Mrs Ferris home. Cadiz gas pipe railing outside the post office used to vent steam, frightening passersby as it vents live steam from a boiler, sending workers fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Womans Missionary Society
the Presbyterian Church
Mes
James A.J. Funnel
James All
Hell
United States
J. C Burys Tews
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Jane
M. B. Church
Mre. Ferris
Alma
Mire Krom
Superior Street
Cadilisc
Triebit
Engle
Ariven
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. J. Shields’ Variety Store
Michigan
Opera House
Alma, Mich
Gratiot County
Probate
Cosi Fan Tutte
Bubworibe
Justice Court
Alma-Olivet
Ithaca
A. Hunter
W. Superior St
Little Blue Front
Hawkins
Morocco
Warner
Roosevelt
DeWitt
Alma Roller Mills
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Medler’s Sanitary Grocery
Gratiot Athletic Meet
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