Kelly and Wilson tour rallies galvanize Gratiot GOP
Gratiot County Republicans welcomed Alex J. Groesbeck and Patrick Kelly as they toured the county starting Wednesday morning in Ashley. Kelly, hailed as a premier orator, spoke on the League of Nations and reservations, praising Groesbeck and criticizing Wilson’s policies. Alma’s Strand theatre heard Kelly urge a safe and economical administration while detailing the governor candidate’s early career and GOP campaign themes.
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Patrick Kelly
Ashley
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Strand Theatre
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Foreign Relations Committee
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America
Woodrow Wilson
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Japan
Alma voters weigh bond for water system expansion
Voters in Alma face a November 2 election on a 30 000 bond to complete the Alma water system and extend mains. The piece argues water upgrades add community value by improving fire protection healthful drinking water and overall property desirability, aiding future growth and attracting industry.
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Alma
Republic Motor Truck Company Inc
Panama Canal
Board of Fer
Dua
Vibber Arrests Two Bootleggers in Alma Bust
Oscar Wibber chief of police led a Saturday night capture of two Detroit men, J. J. Thompson and Joseph Brennan, with a Cadillac roadster and 74 quarts of liquor. Bond set at 1600 each. hearing before Justice Rogers bound them over to circuit court for trial.
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J. J. Thompson
Joseph Brennan
Detroit
Oscar Wibber
Wibber
Vibber
Alma
Burkheiser
William H. Rogers
Ithaca
Rogers
Murphy
Married Monday at St John Episcopal Church
Miss Gertrude Benedict daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Benedict married Malcolm Smith son of Mr and Mrs Perley M Smith in a quiet ceremony at St John Episcopal church Rev J Frank Jackson officiated. The couple left for a California winter trip after the wedding.
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Gertrude Benedict
Chester Benedict
Thi City
Malcom Smith
Perley M. Smith
St. John» Episcopal Church
J. Frank Jackson
Alma
Republic Plant
Smith
Mra.p. M. Smith
Penn
One Dee Oo College
Peat
Republic
Mra. Smith
California
Abas Te Donaia
City to Turn Clocks Back One Hour October 16
The Alma city commission announces clocks will be set back one hour at midnight Saturday October 16 to conform to Central Standard Time. Residents should adjust for Sunday church services which will follow Central Standard Time.
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Alma
Hallowe’en Dance Promises Big Local Legion Event
The Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion in the city hosts a Hallowe’en dance on Friday night October 29 in the post office hall. Tickets are $1.00, proceeds fund the George W. Myers Post No. 142 club room. a good orchestra will provide music as dancers are urged to attend.
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The
American Legion
Thi City
Lndies
George W. Myers Post
No. 142
Afnfir
Republics Record an Enviable One
The 1920 season of the Republic Trucks of Alma shows strong performance across five states. They won 4 of 12 games, tying four times with Detroit All Stars, Toledo Rail Lights, Murphy-Did Ite of Omaha, and Pyotts of Chicago. Manager Henry Olmstead and pitcher Rip Hagerman receive praise for guiding the team to a 25 and 972 pitching line, while Beattie of Alma College suffered automobile injuries but is unlikely to play this season.
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Michigan
Middle West
Alma Chin Haw
Republic Trucks
Tema
Republion
Alma Tian
Olmstead
Republic Trude
Detroit All Stars
Toledo Rail Lights
Murphy-Did Ite
Omaha
Nebraska
Pyotts
Chicago
Homme
Larry Loney
Republic
Mishipat
Henry Olmatead
Rip” Hagerman
Sherlow
Jimmie” Beattie
Devon
Alma
Oliver
Beattie
Harold Johnstone
Nest Lansing
Hoapital
Lyceum Course Tickets On Sale For Winter Series
Alma Lyceum Asia announces ticket sale for the winter course at Alma banks and drug stores. The Strand Theatre hosts the events starting October 28 with the Criterion Male Quartette of New York City. Flat $2 tickets omit reserved charges, with seats held at the theatre. The line-up includes Paulo Gruppe, Robert Monaghan, Camille Plasschaert, Corey Williamson Smith, and famed sculptor Lorado Taft. The final show on March 21 1921 is the comedy The Climax.
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Star Lyceum
Criterion
New York City
Cre Ae
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Strand Theatre
E Committee
Alme Lyceum
Criteron
New York
Hin
Steels
Intividos
Madame Nordsen
David Bispham
Madame Schumann-Heink
U.S. Marine Band
Paulo Gruppe
Robert Monaghat
Camille Plasschaert
Corey Williamson Smith
Lorado Taft
America
Crimson Defeated Gollebians 21 10 6
The Alma College football team lost the M I A A opener to Olivet 21 to 6. Penalties and fumbles killed scoring chances, with Olivet’s Field returning a kickoff for a long touchdown and Ruhl adding a late burst. Injuries limited Alma’s options as Handley and Walker helped sustain drives before a key fumble ended the game.
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Alma College
Olivet
Crimson
Focal
Chanete
Maroon and Cream
Oliver
Foster
Crimain Defenan
Alma
Hate
Handley
Walker
Ruhl
Alvin
Steele
Barabeau
McNaughton
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Hale
Olivet Poe
Dutfield
Simms
Segues
cNaughton
Williams
Waggoner
Bates
Hileman Moorelock
Amend Constitution Changes Voted By MI AA Directors
MI AA directors approved three amendments tightening rules for the track and football championships. Changes include how ties are handled by the board, minimum games for championship eligibility, and awarding the year to the track and football champions with a banner for the football title.
Alma mill project backers push fifty percent stock payment
Backers of the Alma Roller Mills venture report First payments have been received and notices sent to local stockholders urging the initial fifty percent payment on rest of shares. Prominent investors from St Johns Ithaca and Breckinridge are poised to cover the balance, with hopes the mill will reopen soon and bolster Alma as a regional market center.
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John Hicks
St. Johns
James Crawford
James Gibbs
Ithaca
A. F. Crawford
Breckanridge
Alma
Alima
Aloald
Tuller Mills
Cit
Faculty Recital at Alma College by Roberts and Boonsang
Alma College presented an annual faculty recital at the Presbyterian church featuring Grace D. Roberts piano and Birger M. Boonsang baritone. The program included Mendelssohn Elijah selections, Dubois Hosannah, and several organ works, with an encore and strong audience reception. Miss Roberts is a familiar Alma performer. Also notes an all day meeting and corner stone ceremony for East Superior Street church with a basket dinner.
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Alma College
Presbyterian Church
Grace D. Roberts
Birger M. Boonsang
Barytone
Elijah
Mendelsohn
Mr. Beausany
Dubois
Mies Roberts
Mr. Beausange
Elite
Thomas
Wolstenholme
Meyertner
Mins Roberts
Miss Roberts
Alma
Mr. Beauwang
East Superior Stree
Christian Church
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