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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

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Science Lecture Presented by Judge Hanna in Alma Church Hall

A representative audience gathered at the opera house last week for a science lecture introduced by Hon. W. A. Bahl. Judge Hanna of Boston spoke on Christian Science and its healing through faith, praising Mrs. Eddy and detailing the church’s spread from Boston to national and international branches.

Alma Church Opera House Hanna Boston W. A. Bahl Church of Christ Statenets Bert Pennsylvania Tiiore Council Blutty Miter Government Land Office Leadville Colorado First Church of Christ Selentiat Bawion Masachusetts Alma Jude Reptimus James Hatta Jauna Mrs. Eddy Christ God Christ Jenne Otters A Scientist Association Edily Eddy Theas

Alma Ladies Lead North Michigan Relief Drive

The Alma community mobilized a strong relief effort directed by Grace Messenger and a committee of young ladies. A carload of clothing and provisions plus a total of 300 dollars were collected from residents across Michigan. Volunteers organized packing, with the board of trade handling shipping, while red relief badges marked participants and supporters.

Grace Messinger Alma Michigan Alina Board of Trade Alle Grace Messenger Fiew Grace Messenger Mes Hannah W. J. Melchore F. A. Gill W. C. Vieit Hlg Frewtaker Kelly D. L Johnson A. B. Krental 8. Messenger Mra. Ackerman McPhee Wise Gould Hagel Halliday Ada Haliday Mina Anna Montixel Leontine Sadie Rose Messenger Vinny Booth Bernice Pollasky Ruth Cook Run Day Marjorie Day G. Searcy Mary Pringle Bartha McClarey Annie Vought

Have you Got Yours classifed teleplane directory

A fragmented notice describes a new classified teleplane directory arranged by headings such as grocers and physicians. It says the directory, issued by Union and Bell telephone offices and the Record office, hangs beside phones for easy use and is available to everyone.

Altos Beth Union Grocers Ead Grocerinn Bell Telephone Record Office

Union Meeting Set by Local Clubs at Gleaners Hall

The Seville and Sumner Farmer's club and the Gleaners will hold a union meeting in Elwell at the Gleaners Hall on Thursday in November. Be there promptly at 1 o clock with your inch basket. It will be an all day meeting and a very enjoyable time is expected. An invitation is extended to all.

Seville Sumner Farmer's Club Gleaners Elwell Gleaners Hall Alma Sid Boards of Registration Collins & Collins

Will Run Three Chairs Doris Bros to Serve in Jackson

Will Run Three Chairs, Doris Bros. have shared the services of ert Saalapiugh of Jackson and will thereafter operate three helme at their shop. Will David, one of the five, has been obliged on account of poor beliefs to pend the winter in Ann Arbor. But the three chairs are going just the same.

Doris Bros Tof Ert Saalapiugh Jackson Will David Ann Arbor

Alma City Re-registration Notice in Alma Michigan

Alman paper item announces city re registration details dated October 10 1908 from Alma Journal Office Minnick Building Wand No 4 W Superior Street signed by D W Adams city clerk.

Alma Journal Minnick W. Superior St Alma, Mich D. W. Adams

I Love Not Forgetting Alma Dear Sir In Eugene Oregon

A 12 year Oregon letter from C H Decker in Eugene describes travel from Rock Island to Denver Rio Grande Ogden Portland and the Willamette Valley. He notes timber wealth around Eugene seven nearby sawmills and rising mill activity while predicting a timber market surge after the fall election if Taft wins. He plans to return by March and asks for remembrances to Alma residents.

Eugene Oregon J, Brown Rock Taland Chicago Denver Rio Grand Ogden Portland Southern Pacific Grand Canyon Willamette Valley Connere Sinslow River Upper Willamette Outu Creek Lang County Union Sonto Taft Alma Pearl C.H. Decker

Auction Sale Postponed At McCullough Farm

Auction at SN J McCulloughs farm was postponed from last Saturday to this Saturday due to rain. Don’t miss the sale.

SN. J. McCullough Faru Inet

Rally in Alma Showcases Republican Patriotism and Warmer Support

A large Saturday night rally in Alma drew hundreds from near and far to hear Gov. F M Warner and local Republicans. The event opened with a reception in the Old Fellows building and continued at the opera house with speeches by Gov. Warner and legislators Dodds Colgrave and Cosgrove. The program included a college quartet delivering Champaign songs, and the crowd packed the venue, with many turned away for lack of seats or standing room.

Aloa F. M. Warner Phiip Colgrows Fratelo H. Dodds Gretnit County Opera House Gov. Warner Warner St Johna Gratiot County Sumner Hubbardston Crystal Lake Summer Ithaca St Louis Alma Republican City Committee Old Fellows Building Wax Po Wreat Forest Hill Mate T. al Bly FL Dodds Philip T. Colgrave Champaign Hue Dodd Orler Dude Dodds Cosgrove

Bryan and Warner Rally College Audience at Alma

Saturday night featured a political rally where Bryan the dreamer was debated by Colgrove and Gov. Warner spoke to Alma College students. Colgrove argued against Bryan ideas while Warner delivered a straightforward appeal for public good, leaving many attendees convinced of Warner’s leadership and gaining new supporters.

Bryan Colgrove Republican Party Gov Warner Gov. Warner Alma Michigan Gov Warner

Popular Rector Resigns From Br Jo h Episcopal Church

Rev 1K Williams, rector of St John s Episcopal Church, resigns after two years of steady service. He is credited with growing church membership and remains highly regarded. The vestry accepted his resignation effective December, with calls for his return expressed by parishioners.

Williams Br. John's Episcopal CO St. John's Gus Sy. Stevens Dhirel Necanaba St. Solute Trim

Messinger Draws New Ticket Lottery at Messinger’s

A local drawing at Messinger’s awarded three silver dollars and time stamps on tickets. Pearl Decker won the prize as crowds watched the three o’clock stop and reveal moments. The event drew a pretty fair turnout with much fun around the winning ticket.

Messinger Messinger’s Vester Gay Pearl Decker

Alma Singers Star in Saginaw Auditorium Festival

A gala musical festival in Saginaw spotlighted a 450-voice choir, including 50 Alma members. The event drew over 4,000 attendees in the new auditorium after weeks of rehearsals and a stirring climax.

Welleeaay Saginaw Alma

Cooking Exhibition At Smith and Carrs

Smith and Carrs host a week long cooking exhibition with Majestic mallable and charcoal ranges on display. A cooking ware set valued at 250 will be given free with every range purchase. Attend the event starting November 10 and join a wide welcoming crowd for demonstrations and fun.

Smith & Carr

Supper at Odd Fellows Ball to Benefit Lodge Room

The Rebekahe will offer a 15 cent supper at Odd Fellow's ball on Saturday evening. Proceeds go to purchase new furniture for the lodge room. All attending may eat their supper there before returning home.

Rebekahe

Democratic Rally at Alma Opera House Saturday Evening

A Democratic rally hosted by E. D. Shields and Hon. Alfred Lacking will feature talks from county candidates. The event aims to energize supporters and inform voters about local issues.

Alma Opera Love Shields Alfred Lacking

Riverdale Teacher Honored by Carnegie Hero Fund

Elbert W. Gibson, late of Riverdale, is named by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for sacrificing his life while trying to rescue a drowning boy, Harry Valence. His widow will receive $50 monthly for life and each child $6 monthly. the Gibson family now resides in Alberta after Gibson bought a large farm there.

Carnegie Merc Elbert W. Gibson Riverdale Hibert W. Gibson Harry Valence Carnegie Fund F. H. Rowland R E.mublo BG. Pelley Mr. Gibsons Carnegie

Four Typhoid Cases Prompt City Health Warnings

The city reports four typhoid cases in the past ten days. Health officials urge boiling well water and careful milk sources to prevent spread. Dr Lamb monitors the situation, stressing common sense precautions should suffice to avert wider infection.

Lamb

Alma Football Team Faces Tough Mile High Game

Alma football eleven prepared for a hard game against ML Pleasant with three regulars Whitmore T Chapel and Phil ioe sidelined due to injuries. Aiming to attract 100 Alma supporters, organizers seek a special train with fans urged to contact Coach Carruthers or any student to join the trip and boost attendance.

Alma Whitmore T. Chapel Philioe Alina Fernavor Carruthers

Civic Improvement League Meeting Set at Rahlke Home

The Civic Improvement League schedules its regular meeting at W. A. Rahlke’s house tomorrow Friday afternoon at three o clock. All members are urged to be present.

Civic Improvinent League Civic Improvement League W. A. Rahlke

Legal Holiday Observance Notes and Clone Plans

A legal holiday is declared with activities to enlay ten days of holiday observance. The notice mentions Danke will be cloned throughout the day, outlining scheduling, permissions, and expected public impact.

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