State Highway Commissioner Ely tours Alma area inspecting roads
Townsend A Ely visited Alma en route to Jasper to inspect state highways and report about 150 miles of new road under construction in Michigan. He noted Arcada township and Pine River township road work, County system expansion, and the push for state aid roads across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend A. Ely
Alma
Jasper
Midland County
Ely
Arcada Township
Bancroft
Pine River Township
Isaac Church
Good Reads
Mgr
Luit
Frank L. Rogers
Unrer Peninsula
Bay
Saginaw
Kalamazoo County
Lenessee County
Charlevoix
Antrim
Grand Traverse
National Dairy Show to Attract Central West Dairymen
Milwaukee will host the National Dairy Show October 14 to 24 with about 20 000 delegates expected from every state. Michigan Ohio and Illinois lead attendee counts while the exposition covers 50 000 square feet and features a working dairy and herd under government supervision plus ten national conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Central West
Colon C. Lillie
Coopersville
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
Milwaukes
Palfrey Leases Alma Hotel to Arcada Pair
Arcada Township resident Hector C. Smith takes possession of the Alma hotel property on October 4 for a one year lease from Geo Palfrey. Palfrey, an Alderman, will travel with his wife to New York state then California for rest and renewal. The Record extends best wishes to Palfrey as he steps back from active management of Alma's hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Palfrey
Third Ward
Palfrey
Alma
Hector C. Smith
Arcada
New York State
Mr. Pulfrey
California
Sunshine
Wedding Reception for Mr and Mrs Wright at Pine River Farm
A reception was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs FP Wirebtef as Mr and Mrs Wright celebrated their marriage. Despite raspy weather, many guests attended Friday evening Sept 4 to wish them happiness. The house was well filled with decorative touches enhancing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Wright
Pine River Township
Wedding reception for Wright and Camfield couple
A spontaneous Sunday evening wedding at a well lit home featured Mr. and Mrs. Wright with floral decor in green and gold and white and orange. Guests enjoyed sandwiches, coffee, celery, salad, ice cream, and cake as Rev. Wolfe officiated and Nettie Slayton aided with receptions. The couple carved a pyramid centerpiece and preserved pieces for keepsakes amid festive music and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Rev. Wolfe
Frank Conwao
Dreamland Theatre Secures Elite Film Lineup at Five Cent Admission
Dreamland Theatre manager L J Rainaverger announces exclusive access to a top film exchange, guaranteeing high grade pictures equal to the best in the region. Starting tonight Alma audiences will see what experts hail as a premier motion picture show, with admission set at five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.j.rainaverger
Dreamland Theatre
Rainsbeyer
Rainaberger
Alma
Epxert
Hve Conte
Spectacles for Subscriptions Sparks City License Probe
A Coldwater trial convicts G W Rogers for selling on the streets without a license tied to Orange Judd Farmer Co subscriptions. The case centers on giving spectacles as a premium, with witnesses and legal arguments over whether the glasses formed part of the payment. The company appeals, arguing the spectacles are a subscriber premium, not a sale.
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Kress
Chicago
Coldwater
Coldwater Courier
Kinney
G. W. Rogers
Bogers
Frank Hart
Orange Judd Farmer Co
Spettheley
Rogres
Orange Judd Co
Chapion
Circuit Court
Alderman Walter Vilet Appointed to Ithaca Fourth Ward
Edward Hannah’s move left the Fourth Ward with one council member Nelson Fullerton. At an adjourned meeting Mayor McClinton proposed Walter Vilet to fill the vacancy. aldermen confirmed the appointment by majority vote and he gains the title alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hannah
Ithaca
Nelson Fullerton
McClinton
Walter Vilet
Alma Girls Warned About Heartbreaker Visitor
An advisory notes a visiting performer described as a heartbreaker who may charm Alma girls. The notice urges girls not to go to the show alone and to attend a refined musical drama with comedy at the opera house on Friday September 17, with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund.
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Alma
Charus
Opera
Special Offer for New Musical Drama on Road Tour
A promoter announces a brand new show titled The Girl that's all the Candy in its first season on the road. They pledge honesty in advertising and promise to deliver what is stated, presenting a musical drama with a novel, untried concept and commercial backing for touring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Monical
Girl that's all the Candy at Almanera House
A vintage pitched show ad promotes a musical drama titled Girl that's all the Candy. It promises a costly production with 14 chorus girls and elaborate scenery, touring towns and a money back guarantee. The advertisement urges audiences to attend next Friday September 10 at the Almanera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almanera House
French & Garfield
Eastern Star Elects Officers for New Year
Last Friday evening the Eastern Star members elected officers for the year. Installation is set for Friday evening September 17 with Worthy Matron Mrs E L Smith, Associate Worthy Matron Mrs F A Gill, Worthy Patron Mr Messinger, Secretary Miss Arla Holiday, Treasurer Mrs Isaac Russell, Conductor Mrs Wm Horne, Associate Conductor Mrs Geo Gargett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eastern Star
E. L. Smith
F. A. Gill
5. Messinger
Arla Holiday
Isaac Russell
Wm. Horne
Geo. Gargett
College Opens Tuesday for New Student Enrollment
College opens on Tuesday dedicating time to entering and classifying new students. Wednesday morning chapel occurs at the usual hour and at nine o'clock Rev. Crain will deliver the annual opening address. Prospects are strong for one of the largest enrollments in the college’s history.
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Crain
Crandall and Scott Promote Four Leaf Clover Sale
Crandall and Scott furniture dealers advertise a four leaf clover sale on their broad page layout. The notice promises readers money for reading the ad in full, signaling a sales gimmick.
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Four Leaf Clover Sale
Crandall
Scott
Demonstration at Karr and Shields Corset Event
Mesra Karr and Shields announce a three day corset demonstration at their store this Thursday Friday and Saturday. A demonstrator will showcase the Abo Sun port corset and all Indies are invited to attend.
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Mesra Karr & Shields
Abo Sunport
Indies
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance notes losses and rate plan
The board of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Clinton and Gratiot counties met in St Johns to review yearly losses. Lightning caused five building losses, total about 11 thousand dollars, with further damages from other causes, guiding a two mill assessment. Directors discuss gradual surplus buildup and shift toward advance assessments to reduce delinquencies and interest charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmes Mutual Fire Insurance Copany
Ghinton
Gratiot
Georg N Fermy
George W. Fletcher
Bath
L. F. Btown
J. Keiser
Greenbush
Clinton
Clinton County
Gratiot County
Marual
Menck and Son Advertisement to Gratiot Beet Growers
An economy shoe store ad invites Gratiot county beet growers to bring the largest beet to their shop. They offer a five dollar pair of shoes as the prize, encouraging farmer participation in the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menck & Son
Gratiot County
Flower Show a Bright Success With 77 Exhibits
The free reading room Civic League flower and vegetable show drew 77 entries despite late season and dry weather. Central and ward school pupils contributed, with prizes awarded by Mrs J Caple. Awards included garden tools and decor items. next year’s event planned larger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Central School
Ward School
Ward Wopils
Charles Dutt
Mise Flolen Burns
Louise Hainline
Tara
Mesdames
T. P Timby
Wm. Anderson
J. A. Bittner
J. F. Sartor
A. Burgland
D. 5. Caple
Two Are Made Of Last Thursday Afternoon
Miss Anna Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Frusch united in marriage to Mr William Way son of Mr and Mrs Harry Way of the Grafton farm. The ceremony was by Rev Wilcox of Ithaca. They begin housekeeping at 111 Grafton avenue. Mr Way will assist his father at Grafton farm this summer. Congratulations abound.
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Anna Stewart
Henry Frusch
William Way
Harry Way
Grafton Farm
Wilcox
Ithaca
Grafton Avenue
Way
Lecture at Elwell by state prohibition treasurer
Dr. Ainsley Smith, treasurer of the state prohibition committee, will address the citizens of Elwell and vicinity on statewide prohibition Saturday evening at 4:00 in the M E Church. All interested should be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsley Smith
State Prohibition Committee
Elwelland
M. E
Alma Vaudette Secures Wright Quartet for Week
At the Alma Vaudette, proprietor Mr Fishbeck announces the Wright quartet will sing each evening this week, offering patrons the best obtainable entertainment. The Wright quartet, led by Vern Wright, provides a varied program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishbeck
Vern Wright
Wright Quartette
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Gratiot Gola
Alma” and Vicinity
Frederick Albert Cook
Brooklyn
North Pole
Argada
Geo. Palfrey
State
Mrs. Holland
Gircom
Glty
Council
Sasi
Karr & Shields
Lossus
Firatlat
Economy Shoe Store
J. Caple
Elwell
Vaudette
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