Alma Civic League Flower and Vegetable Show Saturday
The Civic League of Alma hosts a flower and vegetable show at the Free Reading Room on State Street this Saturday September fourth from seven AM to six PM. Admission is five cents. exhibitors enter free with badges. Judges include Mrs. Timby Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Bittner for flowers and Sartor Mosher Burgland for vegetables.
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Civic League of Alma
State Street
Alma
Miss McClaren
Bertha McClaren
Miss Gould
Dodge
F. ©. Mosher
A. Burgland
Inague
League
Antere
de Silin
Pover
Fleming Wright wed in Ping River ceremony
Miss Elanor Fleming and Mr Holly Wright of Ping River were united in marriage by Rev J M Wolfe on Sunday evening. Both are highly respected and friends extend congratulations. A reception for the couple will be held at the Wright home later this week.
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Elanor Fleming
Holly Wright
Ping River
J. MM. Wolfe
Mim C. ¥. Wright
Band Concert At The Park Delights Local Audience
The Knight of Pythias band gave ten concerts, drawing many citizens to the park. People sat in chairs benches and on the grass beneath the trees and enjoyed the program fully. Afterward the band serenaded Alma Vandette.
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Mar East
Knight of Pythias
Mother Earth
Alma Vandette
Postmaster General Proposes Registry Fee Increase
Postmaster General Hitchcock announces a likely increase in letters and packages registration fees from 8 to 20 cents, with 1 to 2 cents changes possible. The shift follows years of deficit in the registry system, and officials at Toledo endorse the plan. A Washington conference with registry officials may settle the proposal.
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Hitchcock
Toledo
Washington
Fire at Planing Mill Office Causes Brief Alarm
Clanging fire bell and whistle startled residents last Friday forenoon as a roof fire at the planing mill office was found by W Vliet of the Alma Elevator Co. The fire department arrived swiftly and controlled the blaze with nominal loss after a stream of water was directed through a roof hole. The origin is believed to be a spark from a nearby traction engine passing the building moments earlier.
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Planing Mill
W. Vliet
Alma Elevator Co
Fie
Dairy butter scarcity hits households and grocers
Demand exceeds supply as good dairy butter becomes scarce. Grocers report little to no farm direct butter, with some receiving only small portions weekly. Farmers prioritize other tasks and sell milk or cream to creameries, pushing creamery butter as the common substitute in town.
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Mae
Soldiers reunion at Mt Pleasant stirs fond memories
Central Michigan Times reports on the Soldiers andy Lailure reunion at Mt Pleasant last week. Veterans recalled old habits and shared stories while some wore grinches of tobacco and new clay pipes, as friends gathered around.
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Andy Lailure
Mt Pleasant
Central Michigan Times
Wellman
Flag Pole Raised at Ward School by Board and George Youngs
Last Saturday morning the school board and George 5. Youngs went to Gallot avenue ward school rounds and raised a 12 foot flagpole from which the stars and stripes now floats in the breeze.
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George 5. Youngs
Gallot Avenue
Instantaneous Fire Extinguisher Demonstrated by Company
A representative from Interstate Chemical Co showcased their Instantaneous Fire Extinguisher last Thursday evening. A tar coated box with kindling and kerosene fire was quickly suppressed by chemical tubes applied at the base, extinguishing the blaze faster than a match could light it. The demonstration, from a salesman’s point of view, was a decided success.
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Interstate Chemical Co
Fifth Annual Encampment at Ithaca Fair Grounds
The Gratiot county battalion of soldiers and sailors holds its fifth annual encampment at Ithaca fair grounds on September 15 to 17. A camp fire at the post room on the 1th and a second at the courthouse on the 7th feature wood, speaking, and music. A. J. Brown and N. Gawdry of Ithaca head the committee and will provide information to interested veterans.
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Gratiot County
Ithaca
Fair Grounds
Court House
A. J. Brown
Itheca
Haretallion
N. Gawdry
Corset Demonstration At Local Variety Store
Thareday Friday and Saturday next week Mowsrs Karr Shivids of the Variety Store will host a lady demonstrator to show Alma Indies the Abdo sunporter Corset. Carl Washburns and family spent a few days at lakes near Vestaburg that week.
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Thareday
Karr & Shivids
Alma
Carl Washburns
Vestaburg
Who is he do you know old man found in ithaca
An eighty year old man wandered Ithaca unable to identify himself. He claimed the name Jonathan Walker and said he has a son named Adelbert but could not state his origin or residence. He was taken to the county house and authorities request information from anyone who recognizes him.
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Moses Ackles
Ashley
Mich
Mr. Ackles
Michigan
Ithaca
Jonathan Walker
Adelbert
Superintendent of Poor
Gratiot County
A Plent y of Nerve at Adrian Hotel
Three stylish women entered the Adrian hotel by Friday, refused registration, and occupied the parlor. They rested, cleaned up, used towels, and set the table for dinner with a basket of provisions, then departed without paying.
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Adrian
Regineter
Pleasant occasion honors Miss Lonnie Agin of Saginaw
Last Friday afternoon Mia J Rhodes hosted a group of young ladies at her State street home to honor guest Miss Lonnie Agin of Saginaw. An Altenoon was followed by progressive games and refreshments amid lively social conversation. The event proved most enjoyable for all present.
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Mia
J. Rhodes
State Street
Lonnie Agin
Saginaw
Altenoon
Cand of Thanks for Funeral Support and Flora Offerings
To friends and neighbors who by their kind words and floral offerings testified their sympathy at the death and burial of our wife and mother we extend heartfelt gratitude. Mr. C. Sipe, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sine, Mr. and Mrs. F. Richardson, Mim Lola Sipe.
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C. Sipe
Clarence Sine
F. Richardson
Mim
Lola Sipe
They Play Base Ball: Chicago Broomer Girls to Play Local Nine
The Chicago Broomer Girls baseball team, a leading group of female players, will host an exhibition against the local nine on Davis Field September 4 at 8:00 p.m. The Bloomer team has faced strong opponents across the Midwest and Pacific slope, winning many contests. A big crowd is expected as bands provide enthusiasm and the game begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.
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Chicago Broomer
Davis Field
Bloomer
Middle West
Pacific Slope
Aes Willa
Teut
Seville and Sumner Club Meets with Greaners in Elwell
The Seville and Sumner Farmers club will join Greaners for a September 1900 meeting at their Elwell hall. The day’s program lists songs, readings, readings of minutes, a question box, general discussions on fertilization, musical interludes, and a social dinner, with adjournment planned after a 10:00 AM start.
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Seville and
Sumner Farmers’ Club
Greaners
Elwell
Hart Gee
A. Jotink
Mies Bait Lockewood
Alma
James
James fourth—Pamwe
Poller
Mise Grant
Mise Young
Rocketfellow
Fifty-Five Years in Gratiot County Pioneer Passes Away
Conrad Westenbauer, long-time Gratiot County resident, died at his home on August 22 after moving to Michigan in 1854 with his wife and five children. He lived in Fuller township, leaving eight children, many friends, and daughters Mrs Baker of Alma and Mrs Marrett of Plymouth. His granddaughter Miss Amy Woffner of Grand Rapids survived him.
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Conrad Westenbauer
Stark County
Ohio
Isla
Michigan
Section 22
Fuller Township
Mra Wm. Baker
Alma
Edward Marrett
Plymouth
Amy Woffner
Grand Rauids
Death of Hendsill Hart long-time Alma resident recalled
Clinton County records note Hendsill Shephard Hart aged 69 died at his St Johns home after a period of declining health. Born August 6, 1840 in Chautauqua County New York he served in the Civil War and later lived in Alma and Ionia before returning to St Johns. Survived by wife Mary Trefry and four children Mrs E Mattison Frankfort Indiana Holland Hart Norton Vernon Indiana Mrs John Hicks and Mary Hart of St Johns. Funeral held at home with G A R honors and Rev James Prickard officiating. Mrs Hector Travis is a sister.
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Clinton County
Hendsill Shephard Hart
Alma
Republican
Hendsill Shephard
St. Johns
Hart
Chautauqua County
New York
Alan
Michigan
New
Mary Trefry
Ionia
State Reformatory
Ling
E . Mattison
Frankfortt
Indiana
Holland
Norton Vernon
John
Hicks
Mis
M. E. Church
Grand Army of the Republic
G A. R
James Prickard
Hector Travis
Early Morning Car Ride Leads to Surprise Breakfast
Mrs. Simon Hagadorn of Fenton planned an auto ride with friends hosted by Mrs. Spinney. Wilber's auto took them at six, but breakfast at home proved better. hosts later arranged a bountiful porch breakfast at Sninway for the guests before departing.
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Simon Hagadorn
Fenton
Spinney
Slow progress seen for ailing Clem Naldreth
Clem Naldreth, long confined by illness, shows slow improvement and many friends hope he will soon be back on the streets.
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Clem Naldreth
Aszain
Overall Factory in the C F Building Proves a Winner
General Manager McCauley relocated the overall factory to the city after a trade deal. Eleven high grade Singer machines and a button machine operate on two floors producing 720 pairs of overalls weekly, with plans to reach 1200 and add cattonade pants and khaki trousers. McCauley aims to double payroll soon as orders grow. The King Bee is sold by Alma merchants with strong dealer and consumer satisfaction.
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Board of Trade
W. B Mey Cauley
Merrill
Mc Cauley
Odd Fellow
McCauley
King Bee
Alma Merchants
Myers Accepts Duluth High School Commercial Instructor Post
H J Myers formerly in charge of Alma College commercial department has been offered and accepted the role of commercial instructor at Duluth High School Minnesota. Salary set at 130 dollars per month. Myers and family will relocate soon. wife and children remain in Alma until a home is found in Duluth.
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H. J. Myers
Alma College
Duluth, Minn
Methodist Parsonage Dedicated at Bannister
The Bannister Methodist parsonage was dedicated last week in a large gathering. Attendees included Dr W P French and Rev Russell Bready with several local pastors. A banquet served by church ladies featured toasts, District Superintendent French acted as toastmaster, and the town celebrates the new building and generous financial support.
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Bannister
W. P. French
Russell Bready
French
Ashley World
Anti-Saloon League expands fight in Michigan counties
The Anti-Saloon League will carry the battle into the upper peninsula this fall and organize Mackinac, Schoolcraft, Chippewa, Dickinson, Lake and Marquette counties. In the lower peninsula the targets include Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Osceola, Kalkaska, Kent, Ionia, Macomb, Gladwin, Arenac, Roscommon, Ogemaw, Crawford, Oscoda, Cheboygan, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Shiawassee, St. Clair and Cheboygan.
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Anti Saloon League
Upper Peninsula
Mackinac
Schoolcraft
Chippewa
Dickinson
Lace
Marquette
Lower Peninsula
Leelanan
Grand Traverse
Antrill
Coss
Kalatmaroo
Kent
Inghem
Macomb
Gladwin
Aronac
Roscommon
Ogemaw
Crawford Oscoda
Chsege
Montmorency
Presque Tale
Shiawase
St. Clair
Cheboygun
Fire destroys barn and contents at North Star center
A barn at Genie Hawkina's form near North Star center burned Wednesday night between nine and ten. The structure held hay oats and farm implements and was fully destroyed. No one was on the property and the cause remains a mystery.
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Genie Hawkina
Nile Berth
Abehal Mile Tast Af North Star Center
Monthly meeting of Ladies Aid at church home
The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will be held next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock at 423 Gratiot Avenue the home of Mrs Lloyd Ellison.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Lloyd Ellison
Gratiot Avenue
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Civic League
Saterday
Louisa Yeomans King
Fleming-Wright
Fire Department
Ward School
Ashley, On
Superior Streets
Seville and Sumner
Gratiot
Hendsill
M'Cauley
Duluth
Henry J
Banister
Anti-Saloon League
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