Gratiot County Supervisors elect Democrat chairman
Gratiot County Republican supervisors elected Democrat J. L. Smith of Emerson as chairman after an informal ballot. The vote tally favored Smith over Republicans P. M. Smith Hal Lowrey T. A. Bly. Smith, born 1850 in Scotland, had been Emerson township chair and narrowly lost county treasurer last fall. Committees were named at the October 1909 session.
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Gratiot County
Gratiot
Thone
Smith
Thomas J. Clark
Alma
Jl, Smith
Cece
P. M. Smith
Hal Lowrey
Revublican
T. A. Bly
J. L. Smith
Emerson
Emerson Township
Scotland
Katlot County
Harvey Munson
Board of Supervisors
Williams
Ely
Peach
Lowery
Bradford
Whitman
Gibbs
Brice
English
Hull
P. M Smith
Heines
Owen Way
Means
Hutchinson
Gordis Smith
Clark
Pritt County
Pitt
Sweet
Traub
Wilson
Moore
Newton
Scott
Fritz
Hall
Presbyterian church annual meeting elects trustees
The Presbyterian church of the city held its annual meeting with a large attendance. Prof F B Elleworth and EA Dean won seats on the board of trustees, and Albert P Cook was named president with Henry A Soule secretary and Francis King treasurer. The church year begins April first and Cook was chosen as delegate to the Synod at Cadillac. Ladies Aid served refreshments as the gathering concluded.
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Presbyterian Church of
Thi City
F. B. Elleworth
EA. Dean
Albert P. Cook
Henry A. Soule Trewarer
Francis King
G. Rhodes
J. B. Mitchell
A. P. Cook
Cadillac
Ladies Aid Society
Presbyterians discuss representation basis at Michigan synod
The Michigan Presbyterian synod, opening in Carillac, considers representation in the general assembly as it debates lay versus clerical weight. Deliberations reflect views of Alma and other congregations with ministers and elders attending, shaping the future basis for church governance.
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General Assembly
Michigan State Synod
Caarillac
State Synod
Michigan
Amos
Jie Alma
A. F. Bruske
Jay Clizhe
AP. Cook
A. Go Austin
Rey
Ant Rey
Crain
Hotel Noln dry Bar Fire at Ithaca Ignores Rescue Efforts
A fire starting from a defective electric light wire in the loft of Henry Otto’s livery barn at Ithaca destroyed the barn and the adjacent Butler House. Six horses perished and several vehicles burned as flames spread rapidly. Otto’s loss is about 6000 with 600 insurance. Butler’s hotel is insured. The blaze lit the sky and drew many inquiries by telephones.
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Henry Otto
Ithaca
Butler
Otto
James Butler
Arcada School District 7 Opens With Variety of Notes
ARCADA SCHOOL DISTRICT No 7 began September 10 with 20 days taught, 22 scholars enrolled and 2 average daily attendance. The list of those never absent or tardy includes Ross Sullivan and others. Mildred Wiley and several others were absent or tardy. Students study crashopper fascination, nature study, current events and reactions. boys drill, girls yell, and a future challenge looms. Grace Laycock, Teacher, invites patrons to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Sullivan
Donald Sullivan
Elmie Mubn
Charles Bigelow
Clyde Johnson
Rexford Johnson
Dewey Omans
Willie Bigelow
Mildred Wiley
Minn Omans
Ruby Fowler
Archie Wells
Hazel Bigelow
Day Bigelow
Tiny Bigelow
Gaylord Fowler
Laurel Mubn
Lee Omans
Howard Clow
Howard Omans
Mina Omans
Archile Wella
Grace Laycock
Gohen Sale Draws Steady Weekend Crowds at Cohen Bros
Cohen and Bro clothing merchants report unprecedented demand during a ten day cash sale. Saturday featured steady business from opening to closing as clerks and staff stayed busy serving customers eager to seize the bargain prices advertised.
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Cohen & Bro
Lee
Vaudette cinema changes opening time to 7 AM
Charles Fishhewk proprietor of the Vaudette announces the house will open at 7 00 each day and entertainment begins at 7 15 PM from this date. Remember the change.
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Charles Fishhewk
The
Vaudette
Rememer
Four Townships Build Roads in Gratiot County
Townsend A. Ely, state highway commissioner, says during the season of 109 twelve miles of state aid roads were built in Gratiot County. Arcada Pine River Emerson Sumner townships each gained two miles, and North Star Newark Bethany and New Haven each got one mile. State aid is $800 per mile. Ely's tenure notes seventy miles accepted and fifty-seven miles awarded. Kalamazoo County has applied for thirty two miles to be built in 1910.
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Townsend A. Ely
Gratiot
Arcada
Pine River
Emerson
Sumner
North Star
Newark
Bethany
New Haven
Mr. Ely
Kalamazoo County
Teachers Examination Held At Ithaca This October
The next teachers examination occurs at Ithaca High School on Tuesday and Friday, October 22, 109. Certificates for second and third grades will be granted. Exam begins at 8:40 a m standard time. Reading bases on Stow Boand by Whittier. Applicants should request ballot No 16 and 108 course of study from Charles F. Pike, Commissioner of Schools, Gratiot County Michigan.
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Ithaca
Whittier
Charles F. Pike
Com. of
Gratiot County
Michigan
Surprised Miss Greig With Sunday Social at Ely Street
Mrs Vo H Shepherrds Sunday school class surprised Miss Vida Greig at her Ely street home on Tuesday afternoon. Greig has been in poor health but enjoyed the gathering and joined the friends in planned activities. Refreshments were served and guests departed after a joyful afternoon. Friends report her improving from recent illness.
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Vo H. Shepherrds
Vida Greig
Ely Street
Miss Geig
Miss Greig
Local option cases lead to jail terms and fines
Fred Ferguson pled guilty to violating the local option law and was sentenced by Judge Sears to 20 days in the county jail with a 50 dollar fine and 10 dollar costs. W R Horton’s trial was postponed as he pleaded guilty on two charges. first sentence 70 lave in the Detroit house of correction with a 900 dollar fine and 10 costs, second sentence suspended. Albert Mayflower of Alma pled guilty to local option law before Justice M K R Statur and was bound over to the circuit court, later arraigned before Judge Sears and given 20 days in the county jail with a fine of Bb Aneth nate.
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Fred Ferguson
Sears
W. R. Horton
Horton
Gailty
Detroit House of Correction
Albert Mayflower
Alma
Juxtice M. KR
Mayflower
Shen Conels
Grater Journal
Brown buys Richmond Review to make home in Michigan
GOS 10 agron E E Brown a newspaper man with ties to Grass Lake Morenci and Finehing has purchased the Richmond Review. He and his family will move to Richmond where the paper is independent in politics and locally influential. Brown departed for Richmond Tuesday and will return Friday.
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E. E. Brown
Well Brown
Michigan
Pavers
Grass Lake
Morenci
Finehing
Sodh
Alma Record
Richmond Review
Review
Richmond
Macomb
Detroit
Brown
Hat
Mrs. Brown
T. W. Whitney Dead Pioneer Lawyer
The Detroit Free Press reports T W Whitney longtime attorney for the Ann Arbor Railroad and St Louis pioneer dies at Hot Lake Oregon His body will be brought to St Louis for burial Whitney practiced as prosecuting attorney in Gratiot county in the 1870s and was widely known in the region Biography feature to follow next week
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Detroi Free Press
T. W. Whitney
Ann Arbor
St. Louis
Hot Lake
Ore
Whitney
Gratiot County
Auction Sale Notice for Jon Sleight Farm
Jon Sleight advertises personal property to be sold at auction on Thursday October 21. He resides on section 5 Pine River township one half mile east and one half mile north of Alma. See advertisement for details.
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Jon Sleight
Mr. Sleight
Pine River Township
Alma
The Cameron Air-Cooled Six Cylinder Car
A feature on Cameron air cooled six cylinder cars describes seamless engine start via battery switch, mag operation, and throttle control. It praises smooth performance at speed, quiet hum, and confident handling through varied road conditions including hills and curves.
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Cameron
Thanksgiving Service at St John’s Church Draws Parish Aid
Frey and Ryan of St Johns led a parish ladies effort to raise funds after a Narwest Thanksgiving service held at the church. The interior featured foliage, garlands, and harvest decorations with bread loaves and fruit on the chancel while Rev Ramsey preached at the morning matins and Rev Burhese spoke on Genesis in the evening. Music by Learns and a special anthem honored the works of God with a male quartet accompanying the choir.
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Frey
Ryan
St John's Chick
Narwest
Ramsey
Kamert
Burhese
Wl Mewar
Wille
Stineteamb
Chiek
Ward
Harvest Home Supper Boosts High School Treasury
The High School Athletic association held a harvest home supper at the high school last Friday evening. A large attendance aided the treasury by 214.00, with the room decorated in vines and fall foliage. Refreshments included pumpkin pies, sandwiches, coffee, cider, and other items, as dining moved to the basement and corridors served social reception. The event strengthened school fellowship and community spirit.
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High School Athletic Association
Alma Boy Ernst Engleman Proves Able in Industry
Ernst Engleman, 21, left Alma for Omaha to oversee work for Prest O Lit Co of Indianapolis. A telegram sent him to Los Angeles to fix a plant problem. He reported progress by letter to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Engleman and noted the job moved smoothly and his salary remains lucrative.
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Alwave
Alma
Ernst Engleman
Paul Engleman
Ernst
Omaha
Prest O Lit Co
Indianapolis
Los Angeles
California
Mr. Engleman
Auction sale tips in The Record office notices
The Record notes that both the Bell and Union telephones are available at the office. If an auction sale is planned, use these two numbers for contact and coordination.
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Bell
Union
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