Wien travel notes and local bank news mix in one column
The article guides tourists through Vienna, highlighting the Ringstrasse, Bezirks divisions, Karthnerstrasse, and Demels cafe, while noting social class distinctions and customs such as kissing hands. It then shifts to Shepherd and Taa belie County reporting the formation of the Central State Savings Bank with C. D. Bell as president and a long list of local stockholders and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Einerstadt
Vinona
Ringstrasse
Constitutional
Tequires
Innere Stadt
Karthnerstrasse
Graben
Demels
Americas
America
Franz Josef
New York
Almont
Vienna
Gunna
Central State Savings Bank
Shepherd
C. D. Bell
Jotham Allen
Alma Grain and Lumber
Wolverine State
Innbelle ‘County Republican
New Central State Savings Bak
CD. Bell
Alma
J. L. Upton
J. H. Strable
Wa, Anderson
Cashiers A
J. Faunce
JA. G. Strable
LE Werner
A. RK. Cole
Can
Siddb Thaworat Joweer
Tulitina
Tly
Dee Tin Tor
Aeterpriss
Mt Pleasant Lecture Course Promises Star Quartet
The Mt Pleasant program for 1908 09 features a quartet of artists Carl Dutt Ton Jackson Frederick Martin and Cecil James praised by Prof Maybee as superior to any previous ensemble in Mt Pleasant The Normal joins Greenville Belding Ithaca and Alma in presenting a large ladies orchestra with Alma adding another number The arrangement cuts rail fare and frees funds for additional acts.
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Mt. Pleasant
Mieblage
Carl Dutt
Ton Jackson
Frederick Martin
Cecil James
Anis Lanrie
Swanee River
Maybee
Greenville
Belding
Ithaca
Alma
Commandery of Knights Templar to attend St John’s service
The St John’s Church in Ithaca hosts Ascension Sunday services on May 11, 1008. The rector Rev Williams leads the service with the attendance of the Ithaca Commandery Knights Templar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca Commandery
Keights Templar
St. Julesehurch
Ascension
Williams
Burglars Loot Messinger Store on Saturday Night
Robbers forced entry through a raised back window of the Messinger & Co store and pried open a locked drawer in the safe. About 309 dollars in cash and checks plus papers and notes were stolen while Sunday morning deposits remained unspent. Deputies seek clues and urge customers who paid by check Saturday to report amounts to stop payment on stolen checks.
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Simon Messinger
Ani
Messinger
Elmer Sprague
Messinger & Co
Mesinger & Co
New Plumbing Shop Opens in West Superior Street
Townsman Mr A Hunter recently opened a plumbing shop on West Superior Street. He hired Mr J G Walker, a respected local tradesman, to lead the plumbing department. Hunter will stock up to date plumber’s goods and offer hot water work at fair prices with quality workmanship.
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A. Hunter
West Superior Street
Fina
J. G. Walker
Walker
Hunter
Almas
Tle
Acknowledgement of Thanks for Albert P Henderson
Acknowledgement from Mr and Mrs Arthur Henderson Detroit Michigan to Alma City and college students for kind words during the bereavement after the death of their son and brother Albert P Henderson.
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Alma
Albert P. Henderson
Arthur Henderson
Olivet cancels meet over protest by Alma athlete
Olivet notified Coach Harper they would not meet the local track team on Davin Field citing protest grounds against an Alma athlete. The dispute mirrors a prior protest pattern while Alma’s side contends all is consistent despite past handling by officials. Almanian Seed Beans advertised for sale at the Alma Roller Mill.
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Olivet
Harper Friday Hood
Davin Field
Alman
Oliver
Wthlite
Hishon
Alma
Methodists Elect Bishops at General Conference
Baltimore dispatch notes the Episcopal election of the Methodist Episcopal general conference of 108 is history with the selection of the eighth and last bishop. Dele gates relief is reported as new bishops named include W F Anderson New York J L Neumon Nas theological seminary Chicago W A Quayle Chicago W Charles W Smith Pittsburg Christian Advocate Wilton Lewis Sioux City Edwin Hughes DePauw University Robert McIntyre Sam Angelos Frank Bristol Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Alaha
W. F Anderson
New York
J. L Neumon
Nast Theoloical Seminary
Eae
Hey
W. A. Quayle
Chicago
Charles W.smith
Pittsburg Christian Advocate
Wilton
Lewis
Sioux City
Edwin Hi,Hughes
DePauw University
Robert McIntyre
Sam Angelos
Cal
Frank M. Bristol
Washington, D
Petition for gravel road west of Ithaca urged by merchants
The Gratiot County Herald notes circulating petitions among Ithaca merchants to build a gravel road of one and a quarter miles west from Ithaca township under state road department direction to secure 500 dollars in state aid. Liberal local subscriptions and Alma as a trading center are cited, with hope for permanent improvement and regional benefit.
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Gratiot County Herald
Ast Wook Aald
Ithaca
Ithaca Township
State Road Department
Newark
Alma
Ter
Herald
Susadi
Ciiaeans
Gratiot
Thair
Olivet Coach Thacker Named M. A. C. Secretary
Well known in Alma K W Thacker of Olivet accepts the post of general secretary of the M A C college and athletics coach. He played four years on the Olivet football team and last year coached Mt Pleasant Normals. He will guide new men next fall with his extensive coaching experience.
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K. W. Thacker
Olivet
M. A. C College
Thacker
Mt. Pleasant Normals
Rabid Dog Attack Injures Two Farmers Near Ferris Center
At midnight on Sunday May, J Grabaw and John F Thomas, farmers near Ferris Center, Montcalm county, were bitten on hands and arms by a dog believed rabid. The dog, owned by Mr Graham, acted oddly Friday, fled Saturday, and returned Sunday to threaten Graham and his daughter. Graham and Thomas fought the animal. both were bitten and driven to Brainerd Hospital for treatment, with Pasteur Laboratory in Ann Arbor consulted. No other people or animals are known to be affected.
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J. Grabaw
John F. Thomas
Ferris Genter
Montcain County
Brainerd Hospital
Alma
Graham
Mr. Graham
C Giraham
Mr Graham
Mr. Thomas
Shakespeare Water Cure Farce Shines at Opera House
The Green Room Club staged The Shakespeare Water Cure at the Opera House, with lively turns by Haslet L P. Kergen Machotn and Harry W. Marsh as Romeo and Shylock. Othello by Allan McPadden drew dramatic praise, while Ophelia and Portia delivered notable scenes. the show pleased with clever local touches but lacked a strong plot drive and a larger audience.
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Drac
Hamlet
Opheile
Ophelia
Harry Marah
Martetts
Shylock
Portia
Almedud
Lady Macbeth
Earcely
Moor
Hangiot
Walter Murduring
Green Room Club
Opera House
Haslet L P. Kergen
Machotn
Harry W. Marsh
Romeo
Stanley Graves
Shyleh
Allan McPadden
Othello
Bartholomewr
Lilah Tanner
Winifred Markham
Edna Brown
Howe Fraser
Cook
Arcady
Kennedy Banquet Brings Alma Doctors Together
The Gratiot County Medical Society honored Dr. Kennedy of St Louis at a Friday banquet in St Louis Presbyterian Church. Seventy six guests attended at Park Hotel after the program featuring the Board of Censors election dues, and toasts by Dr. Wheeler. Dr. Brainerd of Alma gave a praised oration with historical interest.
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Benauet
Kennedy
St. Louie
Gratiot County, Medical Society
St. Louis
Mamie
Board of Censors
Eleellon
Rainerd
Scott
L. Brainerd
Alma
W. D. Scott
Ithaca
Stiles Kennedy
Charch
Park Hotel
A. B. Wheeler
Bralayerd
Bill Against Electric Company Seeks Wires Abatement
Alma attorney Willem A Bablke filed a chancery bill in the circuh court against Shiawaswe Light and Power Company. The Union Telephone Company claims 200 plus instances of electric wires being placed on its poles, endangering public safety and damaging telephone property. A permanent injunction to abate the nuisance is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coranna
Owoaso Argus
Saya
Willem A Bablke
Alma
Union Telephone Company
Shiawaswe Light & Power Company
Union Company
Ten Inning Tie Marks Drawn Out Olivet Alma Battle
Olivet College and Alma played ten innings in a 9-9 tie amid a pitching duel led by Duncanson for Alma and Harlburt for Olivet. Alma’s two runs came in the seventh and Oliver rallied for a later score, but Harlburt’s spitball and sharp defense kept the game from a winner. Kittie Mark visited friends in St Louis today.
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Hariburt
Roy Campbell
Jun Campbell
Hitler
Alma
Bese Rangers
Kame
Wnn
Prattient
Davis Pield
Oliver
Harlburt
Billery Stone
Dan Duncathon
Harwood
A. Duncanson
Leonard
Kittie Mark
St. Louie
Memorial Day Exercises at Opera House
Memorial Day observances set for May 20 in the city with morning cemetery flowerings led by Wm. Moyer and post members, and an afternoon program at the Opera House featuring Hon. W A. Bablke and a parade to Riverside Cemetery with services commemorating fallen sailors.
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Wm. Moyer
G. Alr
W. Roc
Powt
Wright and Bailey
Opera
A. J. Funnell
Old Grand Army
Donald Smith
W. A. Bablke
Bidelheim Co. No
Kft
Pine River
Canton
Alma
Paublic
Citheons
Riverside Cemetery
W. BR. Cora
Lafayette Stevens
John Grieg
Rodney Purvis
Solomon Wilber
Wm. Howe
Probate Court hearings span several estates and drains
The probate court closed claims for Sarat Hensel estate and Jordan Wildeman estate with creditors paid. Special commissioners were named for the Kanger drain and Banknet drain disputes. Petitions filed for wills and administrators involve Walter Dell Reynolds Margaret E Banke and Mary E Evans. Dates range May 10 to May 27 with June hearings set.
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Sarat Hensel
Kanger
Jeff Kinsel
Jewe Sherck
George Ingiedue
Enid
Wort
Section Tao
T. 8
MR K
Margaret E Banke
Janeard
Jordan Wildeman
Porty D. Portitt
J.barbough
Jonathan Gidley
Farmers win debate at Alma on Fairwew Farm pasture
The Good Pasture area near Alma hosted a debate by Prof J Q Adame and JM Kloffman representing Fairwew Farm. The Ypsie Mt A.C. panel awarded the Farmers a decisive 42 to 1 victory in the audience vote.
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Fairwew Farm
Alma JM Kloffman
J. Q Adame
Imithe Ypsie
Mt, A.C
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Leter
Velma Sharp
ST. Jonn's Church
Messner
Mossingur
Laker
Franke Mosher
Haltoe
Wook
J. Ponohwatte Roe
Peter Putter SichsneRat
Vathan Lines
Mepaltiger Eooe
Strant John Ams
Bites
Ferris Center
Brainard Hospital
Albion
UE Wana Gore
S.L. & P. Company
W A. Bablke
Probate
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