Bean Jobbers Convened Here For Annual Meeting
The Central Michigan Bean Jobbers association held its annual meeting in Alma with about a hundred fifty members and families present. Reports by secretary and treasurer were given in the morning at city hall, followed by crop outlook discussions. officers were elected, and a noon banquet for 150 attended with addresses stressing cooperation and railroad relations.
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Central Michigan Bean Jobbers Association
Central Michigan
Michigan
William G. Griffin
TL A. Law
Freehand
Fred Barnard
St. Louis
Griffin
McKinney
Alma
W. J Biles
William H. Mason
F. A. Butterworth
Pere Marquette Railroad
Nokely
Kenawha Dispatch
Toledo
Ohio
Alma Record
Ite
Sam
Death of Gratiot pioneer Benjamin Ray at 97
Benjamin Ray, a longtime Alma resident and one of Gratiot's pioneer citizens, died last week aged in his dth year due to old age. Born November 5 1822 in Liroy Ohio, he married Nancy Post in 1844 and moved to Michigan in 1875 then to Arcada township before settling in Alma twelve years ago. He and Nancy raised six children, all living, and joined the Methodist church in Paw Paw in 1849. Funeral held Sunday at 1 40 pm with Rev Thomas G Brownlow officiating and interment at Ithaca.
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Benjamin Ray
Gratiot
Ray
Liroy
Lake County
Ohio
George
Betty Ray
Mohawk Valley
New York
Nancy Post
Joseph and
Abigal Post
Madixon
Michigan
Gratiot County
Arcada Township
Mr. Ray
Alma
Park Avenue
West Center Street
Charles Ray
George Ray
Choris Clark
Canada
W. W. Ray
Wlloughby
Joe Ray
al. Decker
Ray Davly
Methodist Church
Paw Paw
Thomas G. &. Brownlow
Ithaca
Alma High Names Coach as Football Practice Begins
Alma High School starts drills under new coach M. A. Kimball with about eighteen candidates after Tuesday class. veterans Captain Ginnie Campbell Kress Howe Starter Greenhe and Smith expected to lead. Meantime the Home Improvement and Building Association sells ten lots in a new subdivision to Henry Soule for ten houses costing 1500 to 2000 dollars each. The plat will be filed soon, naming of streets and a central park to be handled by local civic groups.
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Alma High
M. &. Kimball
Ginnie
Campbell
Kress
Howe
Starter
Greenhe
Smith
Home Improvement and Building Association
Henry Soule
Civic Improvement League
Home Int and Building Association
Alma College Inauguration Plans Under Way With Prominent Guests
Arrangements for Alma College two day inaugural ceremonies on October 1 and November 1 feature a big educational conference. Governor Ferris may attend. many college presidents and education leaders expressed plans to be present, with details on the Mehin piano and local music offerings announced by the Alma Music Store.
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Alma College
Jil
M. Crooks
B. Hluwhing
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
M. Steffine
Dubuque
Jot ‘Olan
Lake Forest College
Lake Et
Uline
C. Bilation
Pens
State University
Pens State
Penn
W. W. Boyd
Western College For Women
Oxtond
Ohio
BE. A. McAlpine
Presbyterian College Board
Almay
Weir. Retter
Grove City
HL J. Stetron
Kalamaxco College
Kalimagoo
Mich
Romrmellamp
Hitnaieollege
Jacksonville
Dls A. Venoena
Deat of Hope College
Holland
D. B. Waldo
Western State Surmoil
Kalimazoo
G. J. MacKintosh
Wataal University
Crewfontsville
Win
Lk. Krooze
Janice Tows College
Jamestown
N. Ts
Harry Meane Crooks
Ben Jones Injured In Gas Explosion Near Store
Ben Jones of the Gra viot County Gas company suffered bruises and a cut above his eye after a small gas explosion last Saturday while piping in the new Fortino Brothers store room rear of their fruit shop. The blast tore tile from the wall and prompted the gas company to issue strict match-use orders for employees. A linked note cites infantile paralysis closing the Illinois picnic in St Johns and delaying school openings.
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Ben Jones
Graviot County Gas Company
Jones
Fortino Brothers
Real Estate Ad Promotes Ojibway City Ground Floor Investment
An ad urges readers to visit our headquarter near Machinery Hall on the state fair grounds for full details about Ojibway the city built by U S Steel Corp. It promises profits from early involvement and offers free water service to Ojibway. E W Wax Detroit and Ojibway Real Estate office 420 Free Press Bldg Detroit Mich.
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State Fair Grounds
Machinery Hall
Ojibway
U. S. Steel
E. W. Wax
Detroit
Mich
Alma Record City Editor Wm Ewing Resigns
Wm Ewing who lately served as city editor of the Alma Record has resigned to join the Republic Motor Truck company in advertising. Homer Dunham succeeds him for the present. The Record has received favorable comment on Ewing’s work.
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Will A. Ewing
Alma Record
Republic Motor Truck Company
Homer Dunham
Professor West Returns to Alma College from Sabbatical
Professor F. L. E. West of Alma College Department of Chemistry returns after twelve months in the western states conducting research at leading universities including the University of Wisconsin and the University of Chicago. He was granted sabbatical leave by the Alma College board of trustees for the 1916-16 college year to advance research for the college’s curriculum.
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FL E. West
Alma College
University of Wisconsin
University of Chicago
WE. West
Alma College Board’ of Trustees
Colleme
Professor West Returns from Western Lectures
Professor West, after semestral study at Whierain and California, visited twelve western institutions and met many learned men gaining new ideas. He toured the Panama-Pacific exposition and notable sites like the Grand Canyon and Yosemite Valley. Returning to Alma College, he is better equipped for chemistry work and will be warmly greeted by students taking chemistry courses.
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Whierain
California
Western States
West Haw
Colrade
Yosemite Valles
United States
Alma College
UN College
Alma College Enrollments Expected To Surge This Fall
Alma College faces a strong opening for the new year on September 20 as applications for rooms in Wright and Pioneer halls exceed previous years. Officials credit two traveling recruiters including Professor James F.B. Mitchell for attracting new students, while faculty vacancies from resignations are being filled ahead of schedule. Improvements around campus include roof repairs and building repairs, with Postmaster V. P. Seevarens visiting the campus earlier in the week.
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Alma College
Wright
Pioneer
Alma
James FB. Mitchell
Alma Hie
Mies Waite
Bleamaster
Holmer
Comeh
Boudtles
Alma schools brace for record enrollment as new year opens
Tuesday morning marked the opening of Alma public schools with the largest enrollment to date. First day totals rose by about 130 from last year, high school counts reached 218 versus 188, and growth continued with unions east of the river and primary divisions showing substantial gains. The district debated new classroom space, potential teachers, and a future school building while city council appointed J W Adams as second ward alderman to replace Bert Eckert.
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Alma
Nedely
Crawderd
Carty Ty
Thie Camil
Eurth
Aliné
Moh
East Superior
Grover Avenue
P. W. Crenser
J. W. Adams
Bert Eckert
Adama
Pavement Repair and New Millinery Store Opened
Holes in pavement east of the bridge are being repaired as workmen clean out hollow spots and fill with new concrete to restore a smooth surface. The new millinery shop of Mesdames Miner and Bennett, recently bought from Mrs. A B Cook, opens with a full line of hats and plans for dressmaking services. The formal opening runs Friday and Saturday.
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Mesdames Miner and Bennett
A. B. Cook
Health Department Explains Death of Grace Crownover
The health department outlines the death of Grace Crownover, a month old, citing apoplexy from fever convulsions linked to an enlarged thymus gland. An autopsy by Dr Barstow found the thymus and heart contact implicated. no disease evident in the specimen. Three new whooping cough cases reported. Dr Carney to inspect dairy conditions in Flint Jackson and nearby cities. Citizens support for clean water and sewers strengthens council efforts.
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Grace Crownover
Almaphearth
de. Barstow
St. Louix
Lauisine
T. 4
Carney
City Health Department
Flint
Jackson
Detroit
Almain
Health Board
Gets College Book Store Gains From Alma Purchase
Charles R. Morphy has added the Alma college book store to his holdings after purchasing the Chas. G. Rhodes drug store. The venture focuses on books for college courses and related necessities for students. C. A. Ogle & Ben acquire the Perkins vulcanizing outfit, expanding their auto and harness business as they plan to continue their existing work.
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Charles R. Morphy
Chas. G. Rhodes
Alma Call
W. C. Breamaster
C. A. Ogle & Ben
Alma
al Mann
C. A. Ogle & Son
Gratiot Tax Reduction Backed by State Board Action
Gratiot County gains a lowered equalized value as the Michigan State Board of Equalization sets the county at 25.7 million dollars, below two years ago, despite the state tax commission’s higher recommendation. Alma and St Louis officials argued, highlighting disparities with Midland and St Clair regions, and the county plans to oversee modest tax relief.
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Michigan State Board of Equalization
Lansing
State Tax Commission
Gratiot
Michigan
State Board of Equalization
Gratiot County
County of Gratiot
Gratiot County Board of Supervisors
State City Commission
Joase E. Fuller
Alma
A. F. Weight
St. Louie
Lanjriew
Midland
Mery Puller
Mtr
Wright
Me Pleasant
Midhind
St Louie
Gratiat
Gratiot Wan Axs
Wayne County
Epworth League Rally Set for County Churches
The Epworth League rally of county Methodist Episcopal units will be held at the city church on Saturday September 6. A full program includes departmental talks led by Mses Wool Lassen Doeline and Greig with discussions on Our Part and Our Second Department. Dinner in the parlors and 1:30 musical numbers follow. Delegates should bring lunch baskets.
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Epworth League
M. E
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth Langue
Art We
T "G R. Stowslaw
First Department
Lexie Wool
Eleie
Dieucasion
Pirat
Lee Halstead
Breckenidge
Mise Margarete Lassen
Scussion
Verna Doeline
St. Louis
St Louis
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Central Michigan Association
Kimball
H. M. Crooks
Ferris
Gets Mehlin Piano Agency
Alma Music Store
Musion
Arthur Friedholm
Liszt
Syveon & Healy
Century
Emerson Dice Records
Broadway
Sropriepars
Frank F. Smith
Chas. A
Illinois
St. Johns
Ewing
Republic Sales Department
West
Prof
V. P. Seevarens
Adams
Health Department
Morphy Drug Store
Perkins
Gration County
Epworth LE
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