Missionary Association Meeting Across Counties at Sumner
The annual Missionary Association of the Church of Christ met September 28 through October 1 at Sumner. W S Wymer led devotion and Rev Noffsinger preached. A Friday banquet at Postmaster Button’s home featured toastmaster Ezra Tucker and literary programs. Rey Mudge delivered a strong sermon to close the week. district churches in Gratiot Isabella and Montcalm counties re elected Mudge president Sias vice president and Markham secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Association of the Church of Christ
Sumner
W. S. Wymer
Noffsinger
Forest Hill
Button
Ezra Tucker
Rey Mudge
Gratiot
Isabella
Montcalm
Mudge
Edgar Sias
Markham
Auction season in Gratiot county promotes Alma Record reach
The Alma Record is hailed as the key medium to gather crowds for farm auctions in Gratiot County. It promises to set dates with any auctioneer, insisting a successful sale hinges on broad notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
W D Smith Farm Sale Auction Near Alma Ithaca Area
The Record advertises the W D Smith auction at his farm two and a half miles south of Wright House corner in Alma, four miles north and two west of Ithaca, part of T A Ely farm, on Monday October 9, 1911 at 10 am. Auctioneer J D Helman and clerk J Montigel. The E J Palmer sale follows Tuesday October 12 near Vestarburg with stock, household goods, implements and noon lunch. J D Helman again auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Smit
W. D. Smith
Wright House
Alma
Ithaca
T. A. Ely
J. D. Helman
J. Montigel
J. E. Palmer
Vestaburg
New Fruit Store Opens on Superior Street with Cheerful Decor
John Luchini opened a new fruit store on Superior Street last Saturday. The shop showcased candies, nuts, and fruits in a bright display while a linoleum floor and renovated interiors created a homelike salesroom. The Luchini family will reside above the storeroom as their Woodworth Avenue home is leased. G. W. and James G. Kress traveled to Hanover after the death of Mr. Kress’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Luchini
Superior Street
Luchini
Linolleum
Mr. Lachiot
Woodworth Avene
Reuben Cummins
Promoters and Auctions Highlight Riverdale News
Gratiot County business notes discuss auction advertising strategy, Bank of Riverdale officials appointing A J Willis and W C McFarren as cashier and assistant cashier. Riverdale promoter Peter Hanson reports a canning plant sale yields 90 dollars for 10 tons and 25 bushels of corn shared with neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Riverdale
A. J. Willis
W. CC. McFarren
Riverdale
Peter Hanson
Wyman
L Tome
Edmore
State Republican Organization Plans 1912 Campaign Events
State Chairman Frank Knox calls a special meeting of the Republican state central committee in Grand Rapids on October 5 to review 1910 organizational work and plan for the 1912 presidential campaign. Knox urges formation of county Republican clubs and a winter banquet. He cites assurances from U S senators and ten Republican congressmen to back the plan. The meeting will feature a speakers bureau and local voter outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Knox
Republican State Central Committee
Grand Rapids
Knox
United States
Grand Rap
Benjamin
Hanchett
Serr Mors Smith
Condh
Forest Ranger Exam Announced by Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will hold an examination for an Assistant Forest Ranger on October 23-24, 1911, with about 400 eligibles needed for the 1912 field season. Entrance salary is $1,100 annually. Exams will occur at National Forest headquarters across many states. Michigan is excluded. Eligibility favors residents of the forest state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
U. S. Department of Agriculture
National Forest
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
Kansas
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Michigan
Rev J M Wolfe Expected to Accept Highland Park Call
Rev J M Wolfe, former Cadillac pastor, has reportedly decided to accept the Highland Park Methodist call in Chattanooga if district superintendents can arrange the details. Bishop Anderson, during a Flint conference, has renewed the effort prompting Wolfe to consider the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M Wolfe
Fine
Cadillac News and Express
J. M. Wolfe
Methoaliet Burely
Chatanooga
Toysiq
Anderson
Chattanooga
Mr. Wolles
Bishop Anderson
Flint
Cadillac Jman
Wolfe Called to South. Cadillac Seeks New Pastor
Rev. Mr. Wolfe, formerly pastor in Chattanooga and builder of the Manker Memorial church, has accepted a call to a Michigan church. Highland Park’s new $40,000 house and larger field entice, with family ties nearby. Cadillac and Michigan friends learn he will depart, urging a successor to be chosen by the bishops, likely by late October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Mr. Wolfe
Chattanooga
Michigan
North
Highland Park
Cadillac
Mrs. Wolf
Wolfe
Anderson
Alma
St. Louis
Hanover
Charles Fishbeck Fire Chief of Alma Dies After 20+ Years Service
The Alma fire department mourns Charles Fishbeck who for over two decades led the city fire service. Elected chief in May 1940, he also served as state president of the Firemen's Association and helped secure Alma's city hall. Fishbeck began in Wright House boiler rooms, learned blacksmithing, and served on the city council in 1902-04. He and his family have been central to the community for more than 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pishbech
sélWet
Calgary
Shock
Alin Fire Department
Fiemen’s
Fishbeck
Alma
John T. Schwartz
Fishbock
Christian Endeavor organized at Church of Christ Forest Hill
A Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor was organized at the Church of Christ Forest Hill on Sunday evening October 1. Mrs Tra Moody was elected president with Hina Sias as first vice president Carl Wood as second vice president Rena Mills secretary and Kenneth Owens treasurer Iva Perrive organized Ava Creech chaired the entertainment committee Mr Reever Teal presided The lesson covered the first chapter of John Next Sunday the Narps from Mr Metsant will be with them Meetings commence inaptly ar as welw Everyone wrdinily invited to arene the 1 Ro Aid Sneiery sall meet with Mrs Morey 01 Gration Ave Thereday for ae all day fet voter lhvk dinner wall be served Rev BE Clipp new preaching Elder east district of they US OB ehreh will told his fr ytarterly meeting at the Tith and Ith of October at the church in thie city Preaching at 1 00 Saturday followed by business session Regular services Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples’ Society of Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ
Forest Hill
Tra Moody
Hina Sias
Carl Wood
Rena Mills
Kenneth Owens
Iva Perrive
Ava Creech
Reever Teal
John
Metsant
Maptly
Arene
Morey
Gration Ave
They US
Will
Thie
Enthusiastic Northwest letter urges rail trip to Bruce Alta
H. Sprague writes from Bruce Alta praising the Canadian Northwest. He describes two implement houses, grain elevators, stores, hotels, and rail service, claiming high yields and strong settlement prospects. He invites Ralph Miller and Hishbeck to visit via Grand Trunk Pacific, suggest homeseeker tickets, and warn to bring food and a fat wallet for the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Alta
Ralph Miller
Alma
Huy
Grand Trunk Pacific
Tamy J
H. Sprague
Union Service Sunday Address by Albert Holmes Cross
Arrangements by Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches for a union service featuring Albert Holmes Cross. The speaker, a Hibbe Bible school expert, will address the combined congregations sharing a message for the entire church. Cross has long served in Cleveland schools and assisted under Marion Lawrence at the Toledo school, now guiding inspirational talks for county union efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Methodist
Albert Holmes Cross
Cross
Bible School
Cleveland
Ohio
Marion Lawrence
Toledo
Alea
S. S Union
Practical church work and letters in Alma and Indianapolis
The notice outlines the practical impact of church leaders on model Bible schools and lists advertised letters in Alma Michigan for the week ending September 30 1911 including Mabel Bachelder John Biglow Cameron Game Mamie Johnson G W Kiefer A S Miller C W Palmer B Thomason J A Tritsch Jr. It mentions a Home Missionary Society reception for Mrs W Holmes departing for Lansing and reports Indianapolis Mayor Shank selling potatoes at cost to highlight the high cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Michigan
Goth
Mabel Bachelder
John Biglow
Cameron Game
Mamie Johnson
G. W. Kiefer
A. S. Miller
C. W. Palmer
B. F. Thomason
J. A. Tritsch, Jr
Co. F. Brown
P. M
Mayor Shank
Indianapolis
Shank
Osborn Refuses Bid for Michigan Governor Second Term
Governor Osborn states he will not seek a second term, citing loyalty to Michigan and belief in four-year terms, but agrees to run if party insists via Republican primary. He expresses readiness to step down after another year while preserving his record and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase S Osborn
Chand Rapids
Herabel
Osborn
Commonwealth
Michigan
Michigan Gnd
Fragmented advocacy text on legislative stance and road plan
A speaker reflects on past advocacy before the legislature, asserting a consistent stance against peritheal titis construction. The text suggests a clearer path ahead but admits uncertainty about declaring certainty or progress. The damaged source contains garbled phrases and ambiguous aims.
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Fifth District Christian Missionary Association
NEW Fruit Store
James G. Kress
G. W. Kress
Thesday
Mr. Kress
Gratiot County
Gengus
Yong
Igoo
Tage Gratiot
Almack
Arcada
Bethany
Bibs
Ashley Village
Emerson Township
Fulton
Perrinton Pellars
Hamilton Township
Lafayette
New Haven
Newark Township
North Shade
North Star
Pine River
Wis City
Seville
Wheeler
Ureckenridge
State Republican
Hanchet
Forest Ranger
Anele Sam
Union
Alma’s Fire Department
Christian Endeavor
Miller’ Brothers Grocery
Otis Sprague
Canadian Northwest
Messrs. Miller and
Hishbeck
Union Service
Presbyterian Church
Model Bible Schools
Home Missionary Society
Foreign Missionary Society
W. H. Shepard
W. Holmes
Lansing
F. H. Rowland
Iva Ainsbury
W. E. Doty
Hazel Bahlke
Holmes
Chase S. Osborn
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