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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1916

Page

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Kalamazoo College Defeats Alma In Close Title Game

Kalamazoo College defeated Alma 21 to 10 to win the Michigan conference championship in a hard fought football game. Fumbles and penalties marred the play as Kalamazoo rallied late, with notable drives by Casteel and Strome and key tackles by Foote and Hoolihan. Alma’s Smith and Worthing made several threats but Kalamazoo held firm to seal the victory.

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Extension of Subscription Payment to January 1 1917

Subscribers who prepaid or were billed in advance face extended payment terms through January 1 1917 due to difficulties in securing payments. The Record will remain at 1.00 or 1.50 per year as options are offered, with extended terms allowing continued service.

Board declines Elmwood lots for Pine River district

The Pine River and Arcada district will not purchase Elmwood subdivision lots after discovery they lie outside the district. The board will seek a suitable site within the rapidly growing city area and call another meeting when a location is found.

Pine River Aresda Alma Elmwood Elmwood Sibdivision Arcada Colburn Heard

Man Sentenced to Life for Filicide Near Middleton

Alfred Coley aged 45 of New Haven township shot his 11 year old stepdaughter Violet Higoor, then battered her skull with a shotgun in a yard dispute. He was arrested, found guilty in circuit court, and sentenced to life at Marquette. The family had a history of quarrels and Coley’s temper. The funeral was held Sunday for the victim.

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Republic Company Buys Little Giant Hay Press Building

The Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc. buys the Little Giant Hay Press building on Michigan Avenue from the Alma Board of Trade for about 5500. The structure will be remodeled or torn down and rebuilt for use as a front axle plant or facility for making valuators. The Alma company previously owned the site but declined in business as competition increased.

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Tragic F Socially isolated man dies by dynamite device

Daniel Sellers a former resident of Isabella county Michigan killed himself with a dynamite blast Sunday morning while his family slept. He had suffered from tuberculosis and had been confined at home for weeks. He placed dynamite under himself in the woodshed attached a fuse and waited for the explosion. Both arms were found about eight rods from the house in this solitary, fatal act marking no other major damage to the dwelling.

Daniel Sellers Denver Isabella County Sellers Howe

Will Stay Open for Christmas Shopping Nights

City stores plan to stay open every night through Christmas starting Monday to give all shoppers, especially workers, a chance to buy late. The move revives a former custom and aims to help everyone access stores at convenient times.

Merchants Ad Deadlines for Alma Record

Alma Record urges local merchants to submit advertisements by Wednesday for each issue. Late submissions risk missing publication and inconvenient follow ups. Early ads ensure better placement and smoother service.

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Alma considers pasteurized milk plan at eight cents

Alma health officer Dr Carney proposes city provision of pasteurized milk at eight cents per quart. He cites local demand, available cow milk supply, and farmer willingness, aiming to supply 1500 quarts daily and cover costs for a year. The plan may go before the council soon with an ordinance request.

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Perris Club Meats Institute Meeting Notes

The regular Institute Club meeting was held November 15 with business items on the agenda. Paul Adie gave a talk, Lora Olds read a poem by a Ferris Institute student titled A Student's Farewell. Refreshments followed. The Ferris Institute students will meet again November 27 at 7 00 PM in the Methodist church parlors. all Ferris Institute students are invited.

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Pioneer Citizen Silas Moody Dies at Home in Forest Hill

Silas Moody, respected Gratiot County resident and former Michigan legislator, died at home in Forest Hill on November 18, 1916. He settled in Gratiot County in 1861, taught Sunday school nearly thirty years, and served as station agent for the Ann Arbor railroad. Born May 30, in Chatham Ohio, he was a widely active community figure, member of the Congregational church, and father to several children. The obituary notes his enduring public service and deep local ties.

Moody Hadeen Gratiot County Mr. Moody Silan Moody Chatham Medina County Ohio Tie Forest Hill Michian William Ad Mir Moody William Moody Bosiulie Neampshire Moodys England Sid Willian Moody Lafayette Royalton Silas Moody Mance Congregational Church Ellen Mary Chay Thie Happy Witer Arthur Newton George A., Tiet Edith Carrie George Moody Park Lake Moody Fox Moody Teaver

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