New Maple Street Church Becomes Magnet for City Faithful
Rev. Clarence FE Tony named pastor of Maple Street M N church and quickly gains praise from a growing congregation. Widely known in Michigan, he lectured in over two towns under Central Lyceum bureau and previously led Alma pastorate, earning local support as a strong, persuasive speaker.
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Tattle Creek Enquirer
Clarence FE. Tony
Maple Street
How
Hoag
Alma
Maple Street Church
Livery Business Changes Hands in Alma
Dr. J E Hunter sold his livery to Jas Dunham of Alma who will move here with his family this week and run the business. Ira Otto remains at the barn during the transition. Dunham reports the loss of a valuable horse that choked on a corncob two days ago and could not be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley World
J. E. Hunter
Jas. &. Dunham
Alma
Cass City
Vassar
Ira Otto
Alma Tent Box Social at I O F Hall
Alma Tent No 384 and Alma Hive No 332 invite the public to a box social in I O F Hall on Wednesday evening November 1. Ladies should bring a box lunch for two with their name on the inside. The box will fold at auction. A musical program will entertain attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Tent
Alma Hive
Sam Jones Epigrams Collected From Dying Evangelist
A newspaper card recounts Sam Jones remarks noting his originality and humor. It quotes lines about fast horses slow women and a critique of preachers. The piece highlights jokey aphorisms attributed to the late evangelist and his blunt social observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Alma Businessmen urged to support early closing move
The Alma business community is urged to join a statewide early closing drive. The note argues that similar towns close around a specific hour in winter, allowing owners and families time together. It stresses Alma should lead and be ready when the movement arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Alia
Eleve
Philanthropist Nathan B Bradley Dies at 75
Nathan B Bradley Bay City pioneer and former mayor state senator and congressman died of pneumonia at 75 He led the 1854 street railway and ran a sugar beet factory He supported Alma College with 25000 Presbyterian church with 10000 and Bay City Y M C A with 10000 Survived by Mrs Bradley and two sons Frederick W and Elmer E Bradley Flag at Alma College flew at half mast in mourning He was active in transportation lumber and salt interests and philanthropy throughout his career.
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Nathan B. Bradley
Bay City
Michigan
Alma College
Presbyterian Church
Resignation of a railroad superintendent and new posting
George K. Lowell has resigned as general superintendent of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville to become general manager of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton and the Ann Arbor with headquarters in Toledo Ohio. Lowell, born March 10 1858 in Dover New Hampshire, began rail career in 1876 with multiple lines and roles before rising to superintendent and then general superintendent in 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Lowell
Chicago, Indianapolis
Louisville, Evansville & St. Louis
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville
Insurance Directors Face Election Amid Corporate Reform
Policyholders of New York Life and Mutual Life Insurance face director elections amid post legislative reforms. Two tickets compete the Administration ticket and the United Committees ticket. Voters should receive ballots by December 18 and mail vote or pick up ballots at the office with envelopes provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Life and Mutual Life Insurance Companies
New York
Administration
United
Risley Settles Cattle Sale Dispute For $20
Joseph M Risley sold cattle to Frank A Sexton but a higher bidder claimed the herd. Sexton obtained a writ of summons for damages last Friday, prompting Risley to settle by paying $20 plus costs. This marks a third recent case where farmers paid damages for non delivery after sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Risley
Frank A. Sexton
Sexton
Justice Steele
Risley
Breckenridge Clarion
Farm auction listed with Frank Clark sale of implements
The notice calls attention to an auction advertisement for Frank Clark who has sold his farm. The sale includes farming implements and related items. J. D. Helman acts as auctioneer. The remainder mentions Justin Gill entertaining with her mother, indicating a social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clark
Clark
J. D. Helman
Governor Warner Proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1906 in Michigan
Governor Warner designates Thursday November 20 1906 as a day for Michiganders to assemble in worship and thank God for blessings. He notes progress and prosperity, urges humility, and says after observance, games may become occasions for cheer and renewed diligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
New England
Michigan
College Happenings and a Tussle with M A C
Miss Harriet Miss Helen and Mr Lancashire witnessed the game last Monday. A tug of war occurred at Wright Hall with second floor girls triumphing over the third floor. The Alma vs M A C football game saw Alma score in the first half but fall to heavier M A C players as the visitors won with two touchdowns and goal kicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet
Helen
Lancashire
Sidebothem
Roy Campbell
Morison
Wright Hall
Fox
Mitchel
Mitchel, Miss Houghanout, Miss Albertson
Morse
Allured
McNitt
Sutton
Rolns
Bastone
J. Campbell
R. Campbell
Ingles
Anderson
St. Cry
Horst
Robertson
Thacker
Kyre Kressy McClusky
S. Duncanson
Fraker
Howell
Wyant
Pollard
Ells
Fomes
Palmer
F. McComb
McDonald
Rix
Mr. Robinson
Robinson Jr
Kline
M A. C
Alma
M. A.C
M.A. C
Acme Heating Drum Praised by Michigan Church
The parsonage heating drum improves warmth and efficiency. The drum attached to the furnace reduces fuel consumption while directly heating the dining room. Pastor M. E. B. Clapp of the church writes in strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock & Con
Ima
Mich
Iveness
Advertising the Church at Old First in Traverse City
A Traverse City notice advertises First Methodist Episcopal Church in bold terms with a fire sale metaphor. The piece insists the church remains active at the old stand and invites sinners back, noting four new members last Sunday and a 7 pm service tomorrow night led by Pastor Joseph Dutton at 146 Webster Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Raverse City
Old First Church
Old M. F
Joseph Dutton
Webster St
Tmvs
Alma Friends Receive Hawaii Letter From Mrs R L Stevenie
From Hilo Hawaii the letter notes post and address changes for Alma friends. Since mid April the family has wandered seeking a focal habitation in the islands for a year or more. The daughter works for a wealthy ladies board guiding four kindergartens and training assistants. The writer laments illness and high living costs.
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R. L. Stevenie
Alma
Hino
Hawaii
Dia
Sten
Forestry Association Meet Elects Gratiot Leaders
The Gratiot County Committee of the Michigan Forestry Association met at the Wright House parlors on Friday afternoon November 9. Dr Hansier Maccurdy of Alma College was elected chairman succeeding Dr BHN Transean, with Prof J B Mitchell as secretary and treasurer. New members include W T Pitt Elwell Jotham Allen Ithaca Francis King Alma Mrs J H Lancashire Alma A R Wheeler St Louis Mrs B Arnold St Louis. Plans aim to boost Gratiot County membership and fund an Alma winter meeting with forester Professor Roth among potential speakers.
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Graliot County
Michigan Forestry Association
Wright House
Hansier Maccurdy
Alma College
BH. N. Transean
J. B
Mitchell
W. T. Pitt
Elwell
Jotham Allen
Ithaca
Francis King
Alyoa
J. H. Lancashire
Alma
A. R. Wheeler
St. Louis
B. Arnold
St Louis
Gratiot Co
Gratiot
Roth
Ann Arbor
Methodist Chorus Organizes Under Miss May Belle Howard
The Music Committee of the Methodist Episcopal church announces a chorus under director Miss May Belle Howard, Alma college trained vocal teacher. The first meeting is Friday at 7 pm at Mrs. F. J. Convis residence, 119 North Woodworth Ave, followed by a social hour. Membership open to all, limited by seating. A large number of names already submitted promises an excellent chorus.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
May Belle Howard
Alma College
Miss Howard
F. J. Convis
North
Woodworth Avenue
Mins Howard
Wheat and potato crop outlook by region and state
Secretary of State report dates Nov 10 shows wheat conditions by region with southern 3 central 87 northern 58 state 85, and a totalOctober wheat marketed 482 788 bushels. Potatoes crop underachieves due to blight with southern yields 84 bushels per acre and state 68. Hog cholera reported in southern counties.
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George A. Prescott
After Ballot Battle I Plan Quiet Life at Log House
A defeated candidate thanks supporters across the county and Seville township after the election. He notes gratitude for county newspapers except Gratiot County Herald and says he will spend the winter with his wife at their log house, living on the sunny side of life.
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Seville
Gratiot County Herald
Wo, T
Free perfume offer from local drug store ad
A drug store advertises two paid notices offering a free bottle of Thelma perfume without price. Cut out either ad and present at the store to receive the fragrance. The offer positions the perfume as one of the finest on the market.
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Entra] Drug
Local notes and postal rule on dangerous dogs
Mrs W S Wright spent Sunday and Monday in Saginaw. Laura Brown visited Detroit friends Saturday and Sunday. Theodore Marsh visited Lansing relatives last week. Mrs G N Gulick and Ethel Gotts called on St Louis friends Wednesday. A postal rule says carriers may skip deliveries if a vicious dog endangers them, forcing owners to fetch mail at the post office. John Hl Filden returned from a trip to Oregon Washington visiting Seattle Aberdeen sawmills Portland Eugene Winchester Titamook county timber claims Roy Munger surveyed for a railroad. Filden plans another trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Wright
Saginaw
Laura Brown
Detroit
Theodore Marsh
Lansing
G. N. Gulick
Ethel Gotts
St. Louis
Coopersville
Washington
Clinton County
John Hl. Filden
Oregon
Seattle
Aberdeen
Portland
Eugene
Winchester
Coast Range
Titamook County
Fall Timber
Roy Munger
Filden
Real Estate Transfers list multiple parcel deals and owners
A lengthy record of property transfers including Fuller to Welch, Brimmer to Yaffith, Weoley to Campbell Stradman, and several other deeds across Alma Wheeler St. Louis and Middleton areas. The Michigan State Sunday School Association is in session at Jackson this week.
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Richard O. Fuller
Lizzie Welch
Arcata
Ylord C Brimmer
I L Yaffith
EW. Smith
St Wis Er
D. Weoley
Campbell Stradman
Elba Milton E. Pisher
John H. Rowley
Pine River
Milton G. Fisher
Gargett
Alma
Jessie E. Driummon J. Veoorhies
Middleton
Nettie E. Diamond
Jacob N. Voorhies
Seville
Lafayette
Church
Uuetic
Elwin A. Pearce
Charles E. Thompson
Wheeler
Charles Irvin
Adelbert G. Moore
Vere
John B. Resseguie
Frederick E. Kelsey
Riverdale
Charles Spencer
Adelia Raycraft
James A. Stutt
John F. Brown
John T. Swigart
Wm. Case
Frederick W. McLain
David West
Sec
Hamilton
Henry B. Rice
Seneca
St. Louis
Mary E. Earl
Benjamin M. Winchell
St. Lowis
William
Nichols
P. Ormsby
Rence
Michigan State Subday School Association
Jackson
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Clarence E. Hoag
Battle Creek
Maccabees and the Ladies
Vox Social
Mex
Justin Gill
Thank Sing
United States
M. EB
Hilo
Forestry Association Meet
Methodist Chorus Choir
E. T. Lamb
Ogtobergrop Report
Central Michigan Produce Co
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