Union Telephone convention gathers Alma operators in state first of its kind
W J Melchers leads Union Telephone Company in Alma to host a meeting bringing together operators from Alma and surrounding exchanges within 30 miles. Attendees from Saginaw Grand Rapids Bay City and Lansing shared experiences and discussed improving service. The event at the Wright House followed by Halloween festivities for students and a pending intercollegiate football game against Oliver. Five girls attended the state Y W A convention at Muskeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Melchers
Union Telephone Company
Publc
Alma
Alma Exchange
Saginaw
Grand Rapids
Bay City
Lansing
Wright House
W. 5. Vivian
Grand Rapid
Mr. McCormick
George Stratemeyer
Citizens Telephone Company of
Évrey
Mullenbach
Oliver
Olie
Y. W
College Doings and a Frustrated Football Result
A period piece recounts a football defeat to Michigan from Ann Arbor with mishaps at the end of the game. It notes volunteers handling church attendance monitors and a campus social program that Friday night featured sermons and a social program with a festive reception room atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mr Pleasant
Persn
Gibbs Marry at Perrysburg Home in Alma Bride and groom wed
Mr J Albert Gibbs of St Louis Mich and Miss Estella Edwards of Alma Mich were married Saturday October 16 at 5 PM in Perrysburg at County Clerk E L Blue and wife home. Rev J Webster officiated. Gibbs will become Journal editor as Lillie Sicling leaves for Denver. Guests enjoyed a six o clock dinner and social visit. The couple plan to reside in the river town and are welcomed by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Ohio
Daily Journal
J. Albert Gibbs
St. Louis
Mich
Mise Estella Edwards
Alma
E. L. Blue
Perrysburg
J Webster
M. E. Church
Gibbs
Journal
Arthur Dulin
Lilsie Sicling
Denver
Colo
Dubbs
Gibbe
Honer
Alma Alumni Banquet At Warren Avenue Church
Alumni and former students of Alma gather with teachers from Saginaw for a Friday 6:00 pm banquet at Warren Ave Presbyterian Church. Toastmaster Henry Bush of Caro presides. Speakers include Babcock Harbor Springs and Mise Elizabeth Hunt Alma talking on Old Times with Dr Broske delivering the final address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Teachers’ Association
Saginaw
Warren Ave
Presbyterian Church
Henry Bush
Caro
Babcock
Harbor Springs
Art of Life comedy staged by Donald Robinson troupe
The Art of Life a three act comedy was presented at the opera house not Tuesday evening by the Donald Robinson players. Mr Robinson was undoubtedly the best actor Alma people have had the opportunity of bearing in their home city and his support was excellent. The entertainment, as a whole, was far better than the average that visit cities of this size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Robinson
Robinson
Alma
Five Entertainments Lecture Course Opens November 20
The 100 1970 season opens November 20 with a $1.00 season ticket plus ten cents per entertainment reserved seat. Hon. Champ Clark of Missouri opens the series with a leading public lecture. The Redpath-Slayton company presents four star artists in the second program. The College Singing Girls and Walter Ecces headline the third, followed by Rogers-Grillay Recitals on February 8. The season closes March 17 with Ernest Harold Baynes on Wild Animals of America. Tickets go on sale this week on a first come, first served basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Missouri
House of Representatives
Wasington
United States
Clark
Redpath-Slayton Bureau
Jevery
Walter Ecces
Lyceum
A. Conan Doyle
Grilley
Ernest Harold Baynes
A Daughter's Devotion at Reali Opera Opens Night
A play taken from life titled A Daughter's Devotion at Reali opera opens Tuesday November 2. Based on events from a Pennsylvania farmer’s life fifteen years ago the pastoral comedy drama follows a farmer who discovers oil, amasses wealth, and relocates to a city urged by his ambitious wife, leading to a drastic turnaround.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Reali Opera Boos
Pennsylvania
Death of Enoch B. Woodard at 77 in Gratiot County
Enoch B. Woodard died Friday October 22 at his daughter Mrs Myron Potters home in Sumner township after a long illness. Born September 12 1982 in Madison County New York he came to Gratiot County in 1500 and lived here since. He was a member of the Methodist church and his funeral was led by Rev Whaley at Riverdale M E church. Burial was in Pitchard cemetery beside his wife. Pallbearers were Wm Beverly A Wiley EB Marey W Pugsley C F Renner and George Trinh. His death leaves two children and many friends in Gratiot County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch B. Woodard
Gratier County
Myron Potter
Sumner Township
Woodard
Madison County
New York
Gratiot County
Harlan Wood Urtland
Mex. Potter
Woodard Shad
Methodist Church
Whaley
M. E
Riverdale
Pitchard
Messrs
Wm. Beverly
A. Wiley
EB. C. Marey
W. Pugsiey
C F Renner
George Trinh
Council
Must Pay Fare After Refusal On Pere Marquette Train
C H Jackson of Sparta was told by the railroad commission to pay the fare immediately after he and three women refused to pay for riding in the aisle because there were no seats. The commission held that the advice Jackson sought from Senator William Alden Smith was not valid. Jackson had boarded at Sparta for Grand Rapids, stood in the aisle, and then filed a complaint. he was informed there is no legal authority to refuse payment under such conditions and must settle the fare at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Jackson
Sparta
Railroad Commission
Jackson
William Alden Smith
Grand Rapids
Auction Sale Notices From Farms Near Alma and Elwell
Read notices for farm stock and implements to be sold at A Gordon farm four miles west of Alma with auctioneer Helian and clerk Hall. Wigniles farm near Alma hosts Byard auction Wednesday November 5 1909 at 10 am for a large list of property including a 40 acre parcel. Parks is also listed as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman L. ‘Tidd
Alma
Tlwell
A. Gordon
Helian
Auctiovest
Jota Hall
W. J. Byard
Wigniles
Stile
Elwell
D. Parks
Mr. Byard
Long Distance Syndicate Expands Ohio Telegraph Reach
A Cleveland dispatch reports James 5 Bralley Jr on behalf of the National Long Distance syndicate has acquired the Everett Moore holdings in United States Independent Telephone. The move places Ohio in the independents network aiming to link from the Atlantic to the Missouri River, benefiting Union Telephone and expanding cross country telephonic and telegraphic wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Grand Rapids Herald
James 5. Bralley, Jr
Toledo Home Independent
National Long Distance Syndicate
Everett-Moore
United States
Long Distance) Telephone Company
Brallevy
Everett- Moore
Atlantic Coast
Minneapolis
Rocky Mountains
Max Koehler
Hernan
Stifel
St Louis
John A. Howard
Wheeling
East
Middle West
United State Company
Union Company
W. J. Melchers
Union Telephone Company
United
Atlantic
Missouri River
Murphy McClousky Wedding of Murphy and MecClonaky
Miss Mabel Margarete Murphy wed Mr Lee B MecClonaky at 2:00 PM Monday in the Murphy home on College Street. Dr Clizbe performed the ceremony with a reception for close relatives and friends, featuring stilax and wandering jew decorations and a three course dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Margarete Murphy
Lee B. MecClonaky
Clizbe
John Murphy
College St
Mise Hazel Habike
Ovatros
Harry Baker
Saginaw
Clirhe
L. W. Race
Grand Ledge
Furnace installation at the Al ma Vaudette building
Chas. Fishbeck, proprietor of the Vaudette, is having a furnace installed in the basement of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Fishbeck
Alma Vaudette
Couple Weds Amid Festive Outpouring With Friends
The wedding featured white carnations and a large guest list. After a reception, the couple departed in a Baker driven car toward Elwell but were greeted by cheering friends at the depot. The McClouskys plan to live in Grand Rapids as many well-wishers extend congratulations. Out of town guests include Harry Baker and wife from Saginaw, Mrs Henderson and children, Hazelton family from Memphis, and Potter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boony
Mr. Baker
Elwell
McClousky
Grand Rapids
Harry Baker
Saginaw
Marry Henderson
Mes Hazelton
Hannah Hazelton
Memphis
Wm. McClousky
Lansing
E. A. Potter
Myron Potter
Detroit Club Names Hughie Jennings Manager in 1910 Deal
Detroit dispatch reports Hughie Jennings signed a 1910 contract to manage the Detroit club after short talks with president Frank Navin. The deal includes a salary around $6,000 plus a share of earnings, potentially raising Jennings near $20,000 for the season. Also signed for next season are pitchers George Mullin and Ty Cobb and catcher Schmidt, with Cobb set for three years and Schmidt and Mullin for one year each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Hughie Jennings
Detroit Clan
Jennings
Frank Navin
Tpitcher
George Mullin
Ty Cobb
Uatcher Schmidt
Cobb
Uderstood
Gould
Sehmide
A Daughters Devotion At The Opera House
A Daughter's Devotion, one of the season's top comedies, comes to the opera house Tuesday November 2. The company, led by Robert A. Mason, features Edith Clark Marjorie Allyn May Cecille Kennedy Sidney Dalbrook Donald Hunter Robert Perry John Duran James Wilke and others at popular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bate
May Cecille Kennedy
Sidney Dalbrook
Donald Hunter
Robert Perry
John Duran
James Wilke
Mrs W Melchers Hosts Social Afternoon on State Street
Last Thursday Mrs. W. 4. Melchers entertained a score of ladies at her home on State Street. Five Hundred and social good cheer prevailed. The hostess provided delicious refreshments. Friday afternoon Mr. Melchers hosted a bridge event with five tables. Guests praised the afternoon and Mrs. Melchers as a charming entertainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melchers
State Street
Ai Bridge
Sugar Beet Exhibit At Economy Shoe Store Contest
The Economy Shoe Store in the Ver mulen block offers three prizes totaling 11.00 to farmers bringing in the largest sugar beets. Beets have been presented by Bert I Gee Frank Gee M A Barton Fred Church I A Cullen Thomas Davidson J Hooper J A Wille A Halliwell H C Clark W E Bartley E Wardell Virgil Mann N McNamara and others. Call to see LiH sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermulen Block
Bert I. Gee
Doctor Walker Announces Next Appointment at Wright House
Detroit specialist Dr. Walter Clinton Walker sets his next regular visit at Wright House Alma on November. Those with chronic illness are urged to consult him. free consultation offered on the visit day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Wright House
Alma
Walker
Laws Regulating Adulteration of Oysters and Cereals
New rules go into effect November and January 1910 banning ice or water in oysters and requiring clear weights on cereal barrels. The dairy and food department will warn dealers, with penalties of fines up to 500 dollars or jail terms for violations, and precise barrel weights set by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Dairy and Food Commission
FW. Robinson
Pure Food Communion
Michigan Reformatory
Ionia
County Tax Apportionment Ordered by Board of Supervisors
The 1909 county tax apportionment lists allocations for Arcada Township Bethany Elba Emerson Fallon Hamilton Ithaca Lafayette Newark New Haven North Shade Pine River Saville and Washington townships along with cities Louis and Alma. Totals show varying sums assigned per locality as the board adjourned last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Arcada Township
Bethany, Township
Elba Township
Emerson Township
Fallon Township
Hamilton Township
Ithaca
Lafayette
Newark, Township
New Haven Township
North Shade Township
Pine River Township
Saville Township
Suisner Townably
Washington Township
Wheeler Township
Louis
Alma, Ciev Ieee Cee Ceca Ee
Badly Injured Woman Falls At Grist Mill
Mrs Matila Walker of East Superior street fell ten feet down stairs at a grist mill while ordering feed. She sustained severe bruises to limbs and body, was taken home, a doctor summoned, and is reported resting easily today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matila Walker
East Superior Street
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W. J. Melchew
Vivian
Bert Gibbs
Missour
Mis
Sumner
Big Deal
Orumonge
Vaudette
Tyrus Cobb
Walter Clinton Walker
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