Ransom Allen DCAD Pioneer Dies at 88 in Gratiot
Ransom Allen born April 16 1833 in New York died after a day of illness at his Emerson township farm near Ithaca Michigan Funeral services held Monday at the First Methodist Church with Masonic and bank officials among floral tributes. He and Louisa Coffin had five children Jotham Nora Eurotas Archie Arilla. He lived in Ithaca for years and helped transform Gratiot from woods to farmland.
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Ransom Allen
New York
Isaiah
Elsie (Peck) Allen
Michigan
Louisa Coffin
Ithaca
Jotham
Alma
Nora
Ransom Fraker
Eurotas
Archie
Arilla
Mr. Allen
Gratiot
Emerson Township
Allen
Gratiot County
Lansing
Emerson
Detroit
Mrs Francis King Speaks on Reforestation in Ann Arbor
Mrs Francis King spent Monday with friends in Detroit then spoke Tuesday to the Forestry Department of the Michigan Garden Club in Ann Arbor. She is fully qualified to discuss reforestation and the department members were fortunate to hear her highly engaging talk on the subject.
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Francis King
Detroit
Ann Arbor
Forestry Department
Michigan Garden Club
Gratiot County Court Hears Land Fraud Case Involving Souths
In Gratiot county circuit court last week a case of buying land covered with snow on recommendation of an interested party was decided with damages for fraud. Attorneys for Goggin Alma Charles Giddings St Louis represented plaintiffs. defense included State Senator William Smith and State Representative Newell Smith from St Louis.
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Gratiot County
Goggin
Alma
Charles Giddings
St. Louis
Wm. Smith
St. Johns
Newell Smith
Peck's Bad Boy Coming to Alma Realty Opera House
Peck's Bad Boy in Alma on Friday night November 14 promises a capacity crowd at Realty Opera House. The popular comedy with music has toured hundreds of cities and is refreshed with new songs and dances. The familiar favorite, valued for entertaining children, returns after a long absence with an excellent company and enhanced performances.
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Peck
Peek
A Virginian Romance Delights Realty Audience
Local talent shone in a breezy southern comedy at Realty Opera House last Friday. Miss Mary Sharp and Mr. Thomas Fannelli led a well chosen cast with strong voices and natural acting, while Grant Cook and Paul Austin delivered creditable supporting turns. The production, directed by Prof. Reese Veatch, drew praise for its vim and above average amateur quality with engaging dancing and a warm crowd reception.
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Realty Opera House
Southland
Mary Sharp
Lou Waverly
Jack” Winthorpe
Thomas Fannelli
Col
Haverly
Grant Cook
Moses
Paul Austin
Ilis
Harriet McGreaham
Nancy
Col. Haverly
Velma Gilmore
Alice Kennedy
Velma Sharp
Bertha McLaren
Oscar Anderson
Earl Holmes
Bope Butler
Alma Grain & Lumber Company bill to City of Alma on lighting removal
A communication from Alma Grain & Lumber Co to Alma city officials dated Nov 6 1915 discusses a July 24 claim for costs to remove the city lighting system from State and Superior streets. It outlines ordinance and contract rights to city-ordered removal, credits claimed, and a breakdown of charges for removal of public and private lighting components with a final balance and continuation note.
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J. M. Montigel
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Superior
State
Alma
Michigan
Alma Grain & Lumber Company
Mich
State and
Superior Street
City of
Enjoyable Concert by the Misses Sharp at Realty Opera House
The Euterpe society presented Misses Mary and Velma Sharp in a Tuesday evening concert. Velma displayed masterful technique in Chopin and Van Westerhout, while Mary offered a pure soprano with coloratura on La Traviata and Madame Butterfly arias. Sadie Messinger accompanied. the performance impressed a delighted audience.
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Euterpe! Society
Sharp
Velma Sharp
van Westerhout
MacDowell
Mary Sharp
Bemberg
Sadie Messinger
Farvers and Builders Advertise Free Building Plans
Harry Gerber, manager of Home Fuel and Lumber Co, profiles an illustrated book of house, bungalow, barn designs with complete lumber lists. Free copies available at the office, with price quotes on bill of materials and guaranteed completion. Leftover material credit offered, blueprints supplied with each bill. Watch their ad in the Record.
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Home Lumber and Fuel Company
Harry Gerber
Home Fuel and Lumber Co
Mr. Gerber
The
Ithaca-born Hill City resident dies in logging train accident
Thomas Marr long associated with Ithaca and later Hill City Minnesota was killed when a logging train engine struck him as he stepped in front to retrieve logs. Funeral services were held in Ithaca with ministers Will Long and J. Q. Durfey officiating. Burial was in North Star Cemetery beside his wife. Marr, born in St Marys Ontario, had lived with his wife Minetta Hill since 1888 and had three children including Clifford and Vivian. one daughter died in infancy and Vivian died in 1908. He moved from Temple to Hill City later in life. The Marr family and relatives attended the funeral, with Mr and Mrs Ophir Haring of Three Rivers also present. Marr was remembered as a friend to many.
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Thomas Marr
Ithaca
Hill City
Minn
Hace
Clifford
Will Long
J. Q. Durfey
North Star Cemetery
Mr. Marr
St. Mary's
Ontario
Canada
Williams
Ingham County
Michigan
Minetta Hill
Vivian
Marr
Temple
Clifford Marr
John
Detroit
Ophir Haring
Three Rivers
Adams Family Plans Move to New York City
Mr and Mrs W E Adams and son Warren will leave Alma on December 1 for New York City where they will reside. Adams has accepted a position with Bear and Juice Trunk Co covering the eastern territory, duties to begin January 1. He formerly worked for Edson Moore Co of Detroit and was regarded as a top salesman. The Adamses have many friends in Alma and Michigan who regret the departure.
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W. E. Adams
Warren
Alma
New York City
Adams
Bear & Jce Trunk Co
Eastern Territory
Edson-Moore Co
Detroit
Michigan
Ithaca Triumphs 21 6 Over Alma In Football Clash
Ithaca High School defeated Alma 21 to 6 as Alma fumbled repeatedly and displayed overconfidence. Alma scored a late TD in the final minutes while Ithaca plans a return game at Alma on Saturday November 22. Mr and Mrs Decatur Coleman left late week for Ohio to visit relatives.
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Ithaca High
Alma Bunch
Alma Boys
Alma
Ithaca
Decatur Coleman
Ohio
Fire at Chief Sartor Home on Woodworth Ave
Sunday fire alarm summoned the city department to Fire Chief Joseph Sartor’s home on Woodworth Avenue. A pantry blaze sparked by chimney sparks in a gale was quickly extinguished by Sartor using water, with the fire force arriving promptly. Damage was small and repaired Monday.
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Joseph Sartor
Joe
Miss Sarah McNamara Seriously Ill From Poisoning
Mrs McNamara money order clerk at the post office is seriously ill at her Park Avenue home. Attending physician says ptomaine poisoning. Friends express hope for her speedy recovery.
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Sarah McNamara
Park Avenue
Arcada Farmers Club Meets on Thanksgiving Day
Arcada Farmers Club will gather with Mr. and Mrs. John Fink on Thanksgiving Day November 27. Program includes Address of Welcome, songs, prayers, readings by Je W. Priest and S. Peek, recitations by Mrs. H. Walston and Mrs. C. Hainline, music by Mrs. F. Clow, readings by Mr. G. Peck and Rockerfellow, and an itemized tax roll statement. Committees: Mrs. G. Irish, Mrs. G. Peck, Mrs. Hl. Walstow.
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Arcada Farmers’ Club
John Fink
Je W. Priest
S. Peek
H. Walston
A. Nestle
C. Hainline
Clow
G. Peck
Rockerfellow
F. Clow
Bred Bradford
Mabel Bradford
G. Irish
Hl. Walstow
Fifty Winks Musical Comedy Presented by Alma Band
Alma Military Band directs local talent Cowan and Walker in Fifty Winks a musical comedy set in an eastern hotel. The College quartet performs selections with city and college talent under the stable direction of Mr and Mrs Cowan. A high class amateur theatrical event booked for Realty Opera House on Thursday and Friday evenings November 20 and 21.
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Cowan
Realty Opera House
Household Goods Sale At 302 State Street
On and after Monday November 17 I will sell all my household goods at private sale at my residence 302 State street Mrs W E Adams is the seller.
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State Street
W. E. Adams
Froebel Stunt Party at Alma College Chapel
The Froebels of Alma college will give a stunt party at the college chapel Friday evening, Nov. 21. They guarantee two hours of solid amusement for 15 cents and invite all to attend. Entertainment starts at THO.
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Froebels
Alma College
Brewster's Millions Delights Opera House Audience
At the Realty Opera House on Thursday November 6 the performance of Brewster's Millions drew a large crowd. Monty kept patrons roaring with laughter as the lead actor tried to spend a million in twelve months, earning praise for a high grade entertainment.
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Opera House
Karl R. Adama
Brewster's
Monty
Turck v Farmers Mutual Insurance Court Verdict No Cause
In Gratiot County Circuit Court Judge Sears directed a verdict of no cause for action in the case of Lowisa A Turck versus Farmers Mutual Insurance. The dispute arose from a barn fire in Arcada township and revealed unclear title after five transfers. The term continued with Newell Smith administrator versus Ann Arbor Railroad, Edwin Clow’s death at Alma crossing, and a divorce case Grace Deline versus Edgar Deline where cruelty claims failed.
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Edwin Clow
Ann Arbor
Grace Deline
Edgar Deline
Lowisa A. ‘Turck
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co
Sears
Arcada Township
Newell Smith
Edwin Crow
Ann Arbor Railroad Company
Alma
Charles Goggin
John T. Mathews
Kress & Dunham
Gustave A. Ohlinger
St. Louis
Wheat yields and farming statistics from the State
The final wheat yield is estimated at 12,121,401 bushels statewide with per acre yields by region from 14.55 to 24.99 bushels and a state average of 18.79. Corn, clover, beans, potatoes, and fertilizer use are reported by region, with state totals and regional comparisons. Grapes are estimated at 75,000,000 pounds, largely from Van Buren county. FRED C. Martindale, Secretary of State.
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Uys Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
van Buren
Fred.c. Martindale
Obituary: Job Newman of Ithaca Passes After Illness
Job Newman aged 80 years 8 months and 14 days died at the Kelley residence near Ithaca after a kitchen fire triggered illness. Born in England February 21 18%, he immigrated to the United States and married. Wife died October 16 1891. Funeral at Kelley home Friday November 7 at 12:20 led by Rev Beebe, burial North Star cemetery beside his wife.
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Job Newman
Fred Kelley
Ithaca
Kelley
Newman
J. P.carpenter
England
Beebe
North Star Cemetery
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Aterment
Emerson Cemetery
Methodist Church
Irs
Forestry Dept. Mich. Garden Club
Christ and
Sadie South
Carl] Harrington
Alma Gran Lumber CO
Misses Mary and
the Realty Opera House
Euterpe Society
Farvers
Alma High
Sartor
Woodworth Avenue
Alma Military Band
Froebel
Gratiot County Circuit Court
Novi Crop Report
Martindale
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