Loyal to Alma and Synod clash over Michigan college
A long critical discussion at the Michigan Synod Bay City centers on Alma College and the churchs loyalty. The piece recalls Alma's founding by the Presbyterian Church, the fight over endowment pledges, and calls for pastors and congregations to support Alma to keep it flourishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Alma Gol Jege
Synod of Michigan
Bagle
Synod
Bay City
Michigan Seminary
Presbyterian Church
One Woman's College of Michigan
Monroe
Marshall College
Michigan
First Presbyterian Church
Detroit
Presbyterians of
New York
Alma College
Aynod
Ammi W. Wright
Presbyterian Charet
Michi- Wan
Alma Bar
Synod of
Hamilton College
Hamilton
Presbyterian of Michigan
Alem
Agemeri
Alan College
Ehorvhay
Char
Primbyfertias
Much Ado About Nothing at Alma Theater Tonight
GREAROON CLUB presents the college production of Much Ado About Nothing directed by Professor Adams and student tutors. The play features Beatrice, Benedick, Dogberry and Leonato with full costumes scenery and lighting. Tickets are on sale at Alma and Sharrar's drugstore with seats in three sections available starting December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Theatre
Adams
Bix
Admisson Po
Ture
Benedict
Beatrice
Dogberry
Leonato
Sharrar's
Sharrar’s
Alma Ends Football Season With Home Loss To M A C
Alma closed its football season with a home game versus M A C. Students wore red tags proclaiming We Will Beat M A C as ideal weather and a full Davis Field backdrop met an Alma effort led by Helmer and Marshall. The star play, including punter Sheron Chapel and standout Dan Danson, could not overcome M A C’s defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
M.A C
M. AS
Davis Field
Wright Hall
Morse Sod McCollum
Tae
Alma Supportars
Helmer
Maurvhall
Uoe
Marshall
Miorst
M.A. C
Dan Dancanson
Aradwell
Gitone
Chapel
Sayles
Ferguson
Hill
Feebde
Sheron Chapel
Moa
Alacl
Canspichwusd
Remaiing Bael
Hon
Vienghn
Cruftwright Shedd
Milbunl Bexelby
A.C
Alma Club Social Notes Highlight Successful First Event
The Alma Club held its first social function with about two dozen members and a few invited friends. Music cards and refreshments fostered a warm fellowship as the evening went well. A dance party and oyster supper are planned for Thursday, followed by a Hunt dancing party at Alma Springs Hotel next week.
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Alma Club
Good Fellowship
Alma Springs
Alma Springs Hotel and the Club Lutenits
Careful inspectors pry into newspaper margins
Postolities inspectors scrutinize margins and ads to spot violations. The piece notes growing practice of auditing pages and margins, with patrons of Tonia office paying for favorable placement, prompting many to seek off center options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postolties
Tonia
Brighter Tug Inspires Enthusiastic Business Meetings
Members report rising energy as elections bring new officers to every meeting. The group notes growing turnout and eagerness among officers and members.
Michigan railroad meeting to be held in Alma
Important gathering on Thursday December Mth as ax Songer representatives of Michigan railroads convene in Alma. The Alma Springs Hotel hosts the pamenger traffic association meeting with all Michigan railroads present. The event promises to showcase Alma’s health and rental advantages to visitors and residents.
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Ax Songer
Railroads of
Michigan
Alma Springs
Pamenger Traffic Association
Sumamach
Alma
White
Barnes
Springs Hotel
Alma Man Dies at 18 in Consumption
An 18 year old, Harry W. Shaffer, died of consumption near Alma one day in November. Funeral services will be held at the residence Wednesday morning at 9:40, conducted by Rev. Wolfe, then at the Methodist church. Pred Cole of Bancroft and Maddie Newton of Marble Rapids are visiting the Convia home.
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Harry W. Shaffer
Alma
Harry
Wolfe
Pred Cole
Bancroft
Maddie Newton
Night operator and local notices from Grand Rapids
Night operator of the Union Telephone Co Mre L E Burch resting a few days in Grand Rapids visiting her sister Mre E Chesebro Min Hagon acts as saltline during her absence Lacy Compparrat Wastin a Lady compositor seeks work at good wages by applying in person or by letter to secure a job Davin & McFall barbers install new fixtures on State St Mr and Mrs Mack attend funeral of Mrs Mack's uncle in North Star Monday
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Union Telephone Co
Mre L. E Burch
Grand Rapids
Mre E
Chesebro
Min Hagon
Lacy Compparrat
Wastin
Davin & McFall
State St
Mra Mack
North’ Star
Mack
Mille
CHAS HILDRETH DEAD IN SEVILLE TOWNSHIP
Chas K Hildreth longtime Seville Township resident died last Wednesday after a four day illness Neuralgia of the heart He was born August 8 1840 in Southfield Oakland County Michigan He served in the Sth Michigan Infantry starting September 15 1861 at age 15 and was discharged June 1 1865 He married Maretta Hicks July 1867 He leaves a wife two children and several siblings Funeral was held near Elwell conducted by Rev Hart of St Louis with music by local choir.
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Chas, K. Hildreth
Seville Township
Southfield
Oakland County
Michigan
Gratiot County
Sth
Michigan Infantry
Maretta B. Hicks
Elwell
Hildreth Mts
Etwell
Hart
St Louis
Real Estate Transfers List With Multiple Parties Named
The notice details several property transfers including Belle Tikes Brown to Wa 0 Haken in Lafayette, Dexter to Charlotte AC Travis in Seville, Turek to Otte Sandertwtt in Alma Geo, and Chas Brandell with a wig note. Additional transfers involve Brownell, Bannister, Lew to Geo Kimbler, and Het Carnahan to Harvey Plott among others in various townships such as Bethany Seville and North Star. The fragmented text lists sw and nw quarter sections, lot and section references, and multiple signatures.
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Belle Tikes Brown
Haken
Lafayette
Dexter
Charlotte
Travis
Seville
Turek
Otte Sandertwtt
Alma
Geo
Chas Brandell
Ely
Brownell
Geo Kimbler
Bethany
Het Carnahan
Harvey
Gwen
Burr
Herter A Prexton
TS Barnes
Gol Willert
Tilete Callanan
Polion
Francis Crawley
Fred Willer
Pt Aly
Horatio Letterington
Philip Chubb
Advertised Letters for Week Ending Nov 1907
List of names advertised for unclaimed letters including Bier, Bunnel, Garcia, Edith Gondex, Mooney, Lowh Parker, Sebrage, Lydie Stevens, Rath, Whiteside. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not called for by December 1907. F. Brown, Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bier
Bunnel
Joe Garcia
Edith Gondex
Win Mooney
Lowh Parker
P. Sebrage
Lydie Stevens
Rath Whiteside
F. Brown
Married in Portland announces Manly N Smith and Miee Alma Heloemann
Portland appears as the scene for a marriage announcement between Manly N Smith and Miee Alma Heloemann both of Portland Oregon. The item mentions Mr Lithie Wrother and a former Alma boy, with health journeys and occupation notes related to a lumber pressers role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manly N. Smith
Alma Heloemann
Portland
Oregean
Lithie Wrother
BE. A. Bivue
Alma
Zeta Sigma Banquet at Alma Springs Sanitarium
Last Tuesday evening the Zeta Sigma Literary society held its annual banquet at the Alma Springs sanitarium. Seventy six active and honored members attended a formal dinner and toasts in a room decorated with the society colors, palms, and carnations. The program featured toastmaster Geo Horst and speakers including Alexander Sayles, Harry Helmer, Miss Havel, Miss Frazer, Miss Jen Harper, and Prof. Mitchell, with remarks on the society’s history and future. The event closed with gratitude to the ladies and a toast to Zeta Sigma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Sigm Literary Society
Almin Springs Sanitarium
Barnes
Tate
Zeta Sigma Penants
Dlae
James Mitchell
Zeta Sigma
Geo. Horst
Nariety
Horst
Zeta Sign
Alexander Sayles
Firsr
Harry Helmer
Mr Helmer
Mise Havel Racer
Michell
Furnure
Mitchell
Zeta Sigma Momters
Horst Pinid
Nas
Zet Sigma
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bruske
Almanian
Vincent
Grearoon Club
WHCH
Much AD
Nagoma
Tug
Busine
Chas. Hildreth
Mra Shalte
Laingwhorg
Mra
J. P. McNott
Leta Sigma Banouel
Alma Springs Hotel
George Horst
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