Third Annual Exit Show Covers City School Exhibit
The third annual school exhibit drew over seven hundred visitors Friday afternoon in the ward building. Superintendent F Ellewort led guests through the kindergarten area while high school girls offered refreshments. The manual training display, including Roy Perry library table and Willard Thorpe taboret, impressed many as sixth grade boys showed sleds and fifth grade boys sleeves boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ellewort
Toy’s
Floyd Maxwell
Roy Perry
Willard Thorpe
Vern Handley
Newspaper Subscription Liability under Post Office Delivery
Judge James Ellison of the Kansas City court of appeals holds in the Butler record that accepting a newspaper from the post office is a benefit from the labor and expense of publication. The subscriber must be liable for the subscription price as if he had appropriated the publisher’s other property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ellison
Kansas City Court of Appeals
O. D. Austin
Butler (Mo
Burge
S. W
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death of Daughter
We extend our thanks to friends and neighbors and to the 1. C. O. F P and Rebekahs for many acts of kindness during the late sickness and death of our daughter Jesse Fink.
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Rebekahs
Quits Active Business In Wheaton Store
W A Tuttle resigned as pharmacist at Wheaton ice rag store last week and plans a vacation due to poor health. Friends wish him well and hope fresh air aids recovery while Mr Pearl Decker will assist Wheaton Bros during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Tuttle
Wheaton Ice Rag
Mr. Tuttle
Doc
Pearl Decker
Wheaton Bros
Ewing Willard Nuptials Surprise Alma Community
Miss Helen Willard and Elihu M. Ewing wed April 17 at Clarence Clark home south of the city, Rev. Frank Carey officiating. Ewing, a bookkeeper at Central Michigan Produce Co, from Alma. Willard family prominent here. Couple to reside on Prospect Avenue once their new home is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Willard
Elihu M. Ewing
Ewing
Clarence Clark
Frank Carey
Ithaca
Howard Willard
Alma
Central Michigan Produce Co
E . Ewing
Prospect Avenue
City rail plans for depot awaiting action and debate
Mayor Montigel received a letter from the Michigan Railroad Commission forwarding Pere Marquette depot alteration plans. They propose enlarging the waiting room to 56 by 19 feet, moving water closets, and converting old closets to a vestibule with separate access for ladies and men. The plans were referred to Aldermen Caple and Cook to consult with the Civic Improvement League, which later rejected the plans as deficient for the city’s needs.
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Montigel
G. W. Dickinson
State Railroad Commission
Lansing
J. M. Momtigel
Alma
Michigan
Pere Marquette
Michigan Railroad Commission
Caple
Cook
Civic Improvement League
Popular Attorney Calms Frightened Horse in Street Incident
A horse belonging to John Sullivan bolted from a hitching post, causing two circles across Superior Street before flipping over as onlookers watched. Attorney John M. Danham intervened, guiding and calming the animal after a quick, brave approach. The scene drew attention to the attorney’s steadiness amid a tense moment.
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John Sullivan
Superior Street
G. J. Ers
John M. Danham
Danham
Mr. Dunham
J. Bruce Ismay
Child struck by Pere Marquette train near Brainerd
Three year old Eva Huggett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phaggett, was hit by a West Bound Pere Marquette flyer on PMR tracks. She survived after arm amputation and facial injuries at Brainerd Hospital. Eyewitnesses say the whistle and bell may not have been heard and train did not stop.
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Tifth Menary
Eva Huggett
Mire Charles Phaggett
PMN
Trais
Brainerd Hospital
Miter
Harihy
Owosso Union Telephone to Build Office in Alma
The Owosso Times reports that at a Union Telephone Co meeting in Alma on Monday, a $10,000 appropriation was approved for building an office on company owned lots at the corner of Water and Exchange streets. Plans and specifications will be obtained immediately and bids sought at the earliest date possible.
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The
Union Telephone Co
Alma
Married at Monroe surprises Alma friends
In Monroe Mississippi four weeks ago last Monday Maude Ferris married Hubert Brainerd at the bride’s parents home. The secrecy failed when Brainerd’s trip to Detroit turned into a secret marriage in Monroe. He returns to Alma and receives many congratulations. Brainerd heads the sales department at Smith and Carr hardware. The couple will soon keep house.
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Monroe
Maude Ferris
Hubert Brainerd
Charles Ferris
Mr. Brainerd
Benedict
Brainerd
Detroit
Alma
Advertised Letters Alma May 27 1912
Advertised list for the week ending May 25 includes Al Anthony and Frank Bennett. Addressees Earl Davis and Mrs M Reid may be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed. Mail clerk F Brown, postmaster.
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Alma
Mich
al Anthony
Frank Bennett
Earl Davis
We Buy Beans in Michigan Elevator Ad
Michigan Partners' Elevator in Detroit buys beans at high prices per sample. They provide bags and pay freight. S. Grover of Mt. Pleasant was a business caller in Alma last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Partners’ Elevator
Detroit, Mich
S. Grover
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Pine River Sunday School Association Meeting Report
The seventeenth annual Pine River Sunday School Association gathering met at Parkinson M. I. church last Sunday. Silas Moody spoke on Sunday school work in California, with music by Miss Letta Belle Carmfield and the Coe township male quartette. Officers elected for the ensuing year were President William Michael, Secretary Mrs. Tedrew, Vice-President J Markhan, Treasurer Mrs. Get Fruchio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine River Sunday School Association
Parkinson M. I
Silas Moody
California
Letta Belle Carmfield
Coe Township
Wm. Michael
Wife "Tedrew
J. ©. Markhan
Get, Pfruchio
Foster Fraker Elected Mathematics Teacher in Abita
In the prior Rapids Review Foster Fraker of Abita was elected to the position of mathematics teacher last Saturday. If he accepts the post, the core of teachers for the next term is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatan Rapids Review
Foster Fraker
Abita
Fraker
Next Vent
City Assessed Valuation Up Despite Losses and Changes
The board of review finished work on the city assessment rolls showing increases in both real estate and personal property values across wards. Total assessed valuation rose to over a million, aided by the removal of certain tax exemptions and economic adjustments. Alma Vaudette changes hands as M W Weimer sells to E H Weis with Dela geneste taking over and planning vaudeville bookings and renewed audience appeal.
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Board of Review
Union Telephone Co. moves offices from Alma to Owosso
The Union Telephone Co. founded in Alma twelve years ago has grown into a strong independent Western telephony firm. Its general offices shift to Owosso in Shiawassee County, as Gratiot County residents follow the company’s progress and the Ann Arbor railroad car shops in Owosso.
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Union Telephone Co
Alma
Michigan
Sing
Shiawassee County
Gratiot County
Union Telephone Company
Steve Co
Ann Arbor
Owosso
Alma coach Grady signs Northwestern contract
Grady, widely regarded as Alma’s most successful coach, accepted a three year deal to lead Northwestern University in Evanston starting next fall. The move, abrupt for a small college mentor, follows his two years at Alma and a prior visit to Depaw University before joining present duties. Continued on page.
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Dennis H. Grady
Northwestern University
Evanston
Grady
Mumia
Northwestern
Alma
Jesse Harper
Wabash University
Ira T. Carrithers
Knox College
Inole
Carrithers
Hne
Depaw University
Seville Bowl Suoner Farmers Club June Meeting
The June meeting of the Seville Bowl Suoner Farmers Club will be held June 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs James Gargent. Program includes minutes, association question, readings, songs, and discussions on proper heating and ventilation led by I C Ferris and BOW Gee.
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Suoner Farmers’ Club
James Gargent
Willis Gargett
Alan Wright
I. C. Ferris
Bow Gee
Question Bes
Fifth annual Gratiot County Field Day set for June 1
The Gratiot county Field Day will be held June 1 at Davis Field open to all county schools. Class B now includes schools without the full four years of high school work, increasing competition. Winners in both classes will receive gold medals, with about $50 more spent on medals than last year, plus banners for first honors. The association anticipates this year’s meet will surpass all previous events.
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Gratiot County
Davis Field
Alumni Baseball promises fast Davis Field game this year
Alumni players return for the college game with Sandy and Dan Dunecanson back. Detroit University coach Campbell will catch. Herb Elhers at short and Steve Hill on first. Grover Burke at third. Johnny Campbell may cover second. Mt. Pleasant coach Helmar also attending for what shapes as one of the fastest games on Davis Field.
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Sandy
Dan Dunecanson
Campbell
University of Detroit
Herb Elhers
Steve Hill
Grover Burke
Johnny Campbell
Helmar
Mt. Pleasant
Davis Field
Truth and duty empower local business and law
The Business Men's Class of the M. E. church heard talks on truthfulness in business by Eera Smith, on truth and medicine by Dr C B Gardner, and on truth in law by Attorney John M Dunham, delivered last Sunday.
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M. E. Church
Eera Smith
C B. Gardner
John M. Dunham
Former Resident L. D. Rodman Dies in Alma
The body of L. D. Rodman, a one time Alma resident who started the first dray line, was buried in Riverside cemetery last Thursday. Survived by Mrs. Rodman and son Tynan Rodman of Cattle Creek, and three brothers, George, William, and Leonard Rodman. Rodman lived in Exton Rapids before his death and served in the city department with the Army. A Grand Army Post funeral service accompanied by local churches followed the burial.
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L. D. Rodman
Riverside
Kyalinani
Ruthonn
Mississipi Wet
Five Alma youths charged in joy ride theft of automobile
Stanley Langin Alfred Rhodes Ralph Fairchilds Chris Downs and Forest Lanpaugh all of Alma with Riverdale incident last Friday night. They allegedly took I N Sweet’s automobile from his barn drove to Riverdale for a dance then returned and hid the car. Dep Sheriff Arthur Murphy and Justice Chadwick had them arrested and held on bond awaiting examination. The car was damaged and muddy. some claim they were not participants in taking the car.
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Raod
Cladwick
Lanpaugh
Rhodes
Fairchiffits
Langin
Downs
I. N. Sweet
Riverdale
Marshall Oscar Vibber
Decoration Day Display Showcases 1861 Civil War Flag
George Ricketts shoe store window drew attention with a 6 by 10 foot flag made in 1861 by Mrs Alfred of Elkheart Indiana for Company A of the 48th Indiana. The banner, bearing bullet holes from Antietam Shiloh and Shermans march, remains well preserved and prized by the owner. The flag was obtained years ago from color bearer A B Crampton. Miss Lois Fraker, recently teaching in Grand Ledge, will teach in Alma schools replacing Miss Gould who leaves next year.
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George Ricketts
Ricketts
Alfred
Elkhart
Indiana
Company A
48Th
Antietam
Shiloh
Sherman
A. B. Crampton
Lois Fraker
Grand Ledge
Alma
Miss Gould
Bustling Sumner Puts Up For Road Money
James Corbett of Sumner township a believer in good roads drives a movement to fund a mile of gravel road between sections 9 and 10. He and partners formed a committee that gathered a large petition and a $5980 pledge to authorize the project. The plan aims to connect Alma to the Tomlin residence, creating a continuous gravel route once finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Corgett
Summer Township
Seville and Sinnty Partners
Gargett
Frank Gee
J. D. Holtiwell
Greviot
Fiody
Alma
Tomlin
Sumner
Township
Sunday School Notes From Alma and Ithaca Churches
Mr Henry Soule was elected superintendent and Mr McConkey assistant at Alma Presbyterian Sunday school. Loyal Bereans held a successful entertainment despite bad weather. St Louis Presbyterian Sunday school reports a strong year with attendance up one fourth in a year and one half in two years. Mrs Seaver's class served the Normal Reunion banquet. Children Day exercises are planned for early June. Mrs O G Tuttle's Ithaca M FE church class had 100 percent attendance last Sunday with twenty five present. Alma Presbyterian set for June 16 Sunday Day exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Soule
McConkey
Alma Presbyterian Sunday School
Alma Christian Church
St. Louis Presbyterian Sunday School
Seaver
Ithaca M. FE
O. G. Tuttle
Ithaca M, FE
Garden Club Luncheon Delights Detroit Visitors
Garden Club of Michigan members gathered for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Francis King. After the meal they toured the garden to admire blooming Darwin tulips. Guests from out of town included Miss Meddaugh Mrs Redfield Mrs Strathern-Hendrix Mrs Edwin Brown and others from Ann Arbor Detroit and Bay City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis King
Trempers
Garden Club of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Meddaugh
Redfield
Strathern-Hendrix
Edwin Brown
Sarmiento
H. M. Jewett
Detroit
M.s. W. H. Wait
Edward Campbell
W. L. Clements
Bay City
Typhoid fly menace urges Alma to act
Dr. L O Howard warns the house fly could spread disease and multiply wildly from a single egg. The Alma Civic League calls for strict cleaning and disinfection using lime chloride kerosene or gasoline to exterminate what officials label the most dangerous wild animal of North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Howard
U. S. Department of Agriculture
North America
Alma Civic League
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Jesse Fink
Ewing-Willard
Unon Depot
Transrugk
F. Brown
P. M
Asoloed
Vauatiy
Board of
Alma Vaudette
M. W. Weimer
E. H. Weis
Delageneste
Vaudette
Grady Leas
Farmers’ Club
Sepreeseeees Club
Clubt
County Field
Business Men's Club
Sunday School Notes
I. Arsking Enterianed
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