Republicans Elect New County Committee Delegates at Ithaca Convention
Delegates were chosen to attend the state Republican convention in Saginaw on September 28. Gratiot County Republicans met at the Ithaca courthouse on September 11 at 1:00 PM, electing C. J. Chambers as chairman and Nelson as secretary, appointing temporary officers, and approving committees on credentials resolutions and permanent organization. The report lists numerous delegates by precinct across Alma, Ithaca, Elba, and other townships, with seats allotted after examination of certifications.
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Gratiot County
Court Houe
Ithacs
C.J. Chambers
Ce Non
Mnde
Saginaw
Chambers
Nelson
Jotham Allen
E. Hughes
Jus
A. Greene
Alma
J. N. McCall
Ithaca
Order of Business Ltd
Chas. Goggin Tellers
J. Chambers
Follawes
Apvada
Melvin Sharrar
Dino Rash
Bethany
A. Colthrop
Theoden Rosenberger
Elba
Peecinet
David Duncan
Harry Rose
Precinct
A. F. Ryder
Emerson
Ernest Musvett
Percy Allen
Robert Gamble
Geo. Gilley Fulton
John L. Riehands
JV. Gibson
EB. Coshonine G
B. Otto. Hamittos
J. G. Hall
Our Smith
FORM MUSICAL CLUB Abn rece mimetenie it a camitnat Hf jerome Seiteronted
A local form musical club is formed to advance welfare and musical culture in Alma. It will host a Messiah concert at Christmas, a May festival of concerts, and student opera returns with high quality recitals. Social gatherings accompany events, aiming to place Alma on a path to broader musical activity in Michigan.
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Jerome
America
Mt. Pleasant
Sageview
Grand Rapids
Ann Arbor
Alma
Michigan
Lad Nearly Dies From Fumes In Tank Car
Gas fumes from an oil tank nearly killed Gordon Powell a boy on Michigan Avenue Sunday evening. He and a companion played near a tank car. Powell entered a manhole and sank gasping. Harrie Willard and Ford Gargett pulled him out unconscious, then Dr. Gardner and others tended him. He recovered enough to return home, vowing not to return to tank cars.
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Gordon Powell
Michigan Avenue
Harrie Willard
Ford Gargett
Powell
Willard
Harvie Willard
Gargett
Gardner
Lay Sewer On Pour Streets In Alma
Notice says 14,000 feet of four and eight inch sewer pipe ordered last week has shipped. Four Alma streets Moyer Allen Rockingham Graf ton on south side of river to be paved with sewers. Mayor seeks a trenching machine to speed digs, hoping to save costs. several residents named with ages and cities.
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Alma
Moyer
Allen
Rockingham
Grafton
McKinney
Uling
Fifth District Bankers Banquet At Alma Hosts Record Turnout
The Fifth District Bankers association held a banquet in Alma after electing William I. Clements of Bay City as president and C. Roby of Saginaw as secretary. The event drew 113 attendees, featured musical numbers by local artists, and included speeches on banking topics by Benton Hanchett, Gillete, and RC Roshifuss, with Fred Keeler closing remarks on Michigan’s greatest problem. Institutions from Alma were highlighted, and guests enjoyed a wide array of foods and products from regional firms.
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Fifth District
Opera House
William 1. Clements
Bay City
Wright House
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Swift
Swift & Co
Alma
Midian Sugar
Gillete
Roshifuss
Adrian
Fred Keeler
Saginaw
Midland
Bay, Avenue
Isabella
Ye. Ghadvin
Gratiot
Republic Motor
Alma College
Michigan Masonic Home
Hospital
City to Pave Again on Michigan Avenue Block
City authorities plan paving another block on Michigan avenue this year extending to Bridge street. Contract not yet awarded but expected soon. The work will cover the Republic Motor Truck Company frontage and proceeds after sewer work and previous funding delays. Mayor McKinney explained the city aims to complete the segment pending final approvals.
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Michigan Avenue
Bridge Street
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
McKinney
Michigan and
Bridge
Carney Family In Detroit Auto Crash Injures Four
Dr Ed Carney of Durand and family members were struck by a city car on Woodward Avenue in Detroit. Dr Carney, his wife, her sister, and Frances Carney were badly burned and cut from gasoline that caught fire. Frances is in critical condition and may not survive.
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Ed Carney
Durand
T. J. Carney
Alma
Woodward Avenue
Detroit
BAD FIRE IN ARCADA OLD MUCK SWAMP
A large fire swept an area in Avenda township sections 4 27 and 34 burning a muck swamp near Arcada six miles south of here The blaze consumed a tire and household belongings while crops and harvested debris were incinerated Depths reached over two feet with winds driving the flames, destroying a swampy tract and several structures including a planned burn area.
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Mauing
Weil
Wwe
Burgess
He Byrne
Avenda
Gratiot Democrats hold annual county convention
The Gratiot County Democratic convention met to name delegates to the state convention at Mt. Clemens. Officers elected included Chairman Frank J. Convis and Secretary Thomas Garlock. Delegates from Ithaca, Alma, and nearby towns attended, with resolutions praising Woodrow Wilson and endorsing local option prohibition measures while pledging support for state and county candidates.
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Greint
Mt. Clemens
Li, Dohnsen
Alman
Thomas Garlock
Hthaca
Lb. Johnson
Alma
CM. Brown
Dewitt Vought
John Burns
St. Louis
John T. Sullivan
J. A. Broadbeck
Hamilton
Clarence Hopkins
Moore
New Haven
Koof Alma
Wm. Caroll
Tl Tucker
Ithaca
Ephraim Reese
Elba
Kf Peet
John Beery
St Louis
Mann
N. A. Stetzter
Breckenridge
Gratiot
Po Helman
J. Th Sullivan
F. W. Hooper
D. J. Tohnson
J. A. Mann
A. A. Chick
Vo P. Cash Am
Teac
Gratiot County
Woodrow Wilson
Woodridge N. Perris
Alma Lyceum Course Promises Premier Winter Series
Alma prepares a seven attraction lyceum course for winter featuring Mary Antin in October, M Haskel in November, Tallarico in December, Zoellner String Quartette in January, with Basque Tallarico and a seventh act to be announced. Ticket dates and program numbers to be released by the Alma Lyceum & Chautauqua committee.
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Alma
Jais
Basque Tallerico
Zoellner
Mary Antin
Gerd
M Haskel
Athi
Iqule
May Disbar Dusenbury in Allegan County Case
Pomk Hy Dusenbury an attorney from Pleasant faces possible disbarment in a primary state senate race against For King of Alma. Charges of malpract ice and fraud have been lodged. Judge Orien Crone will preside. Attorney from outside the county, Dares A. Greene of Alma, to handle the case. appointment to follow. The action stems from recommendations by the Michigan State Bar Association grievance committee.
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Pomk Hy Dusenbury
Pleasant
King of Alma
Orien Crone
Allegan County
Ehewuit
Qutaide
Daires A. Greene
Greene Tine
Alma
Michigan State Bar
Cause of Kidney Pain Prompts Pills Across Alma and Rail Schedule
An Alma resident praises Tow n's Kidney Pills for back and kidney pain relief after dull pains. The note also mentions the last midnight trains on the Ann Arbor railroad for the year due to resort season ending, with no other schedule changes announced. Will Palmer leaves for Detroit on a short business trip.
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Alma
A.boyle
Elwell Street
Kidsey
Toan
O'Boyle
Foster-Milhorn Co
Prope
Buffalo
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Will Palmer
Detroit
Manager Leitch Leaves for Tennessee Plant Oversight
Acry Caitely manger of the Ou tiot County Cae company, led by Gitwin, departed Alma for Tohpenn Cry Tennessee to oversee Michigan plant operations. Wagener will assume management of the Gratiot County Gite J Company plant duties after Leitch’s departure. Wagener arrived in Alma late last week to familiarize with conditions before taking charge, while Mr and Mrs A G Leitech’s departure drew warm well wishes from local friends.
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Acry Caitely
Ou Tiot County Cae Company
Tennessee
Efarie
Igan
Nery
Wagner
Haren
Levi
Ile Bine
Gratiot
Wagerr
Alma
Gi Lelteh
Taiteh
Alma College to Open Next Week Amid Record Freshman Interest
Alma College announces opening on Wednesday September 20 with a record number of freshmen enrolled and strong inquiries from prospective students. All new class classification and housing will occur Monday and Tuesday ahead of the fall term, signaling a large attendance for the year in the college’s history.
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Ajuja College
Predhytery
Alar College
Alma College
Wade
Lytter
Gee Arid Wil Beeowe At
Attia College
Alma
Aime
Fire in City Dump Burned for Hours in Dry Weather
City fire crews fought a large blaze at the Ely and State streets dump Monday afternoon. The fire covered over half the dump before arrival and required two water streams and nearly five hours to extinguish. Cause unknown but likely started by a person. authorities urge caution with matches in dry conditions to prevent disaster.
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Ely and
State Streets
Cly
Watly
Another Excursion to Toledo by Special Train
On Sunday September 17 the Ann Arbor railroad runs a low rate excursion to Toledo leaving Alma at 6 05 a m. Round trip fare is 1 75.
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Ann Arbor
Toledo
Alma
Republic Motor Truck expands with three new plant buildings
The Republic Motor Truck Company awarded three contracts to local builder Henry Soule for new brick structures at the main plant on Michigan Avenue and Bridge Street in Plymouth Michigan. A 1000 by 60 foot single story assembly hall, a 128 by 100 foot replacement, and a 24 by 400 foot rear storage building are planned to support rapid company growth.
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Republi Mator Tre ‘Ompany, Incorporated
Michigan Avenue
Pion Michisan Avery
Bridge Street
Almdet
Mighiran Avenue
Henry Soule
Republic
Republic Motor Truck Company, Incorporated
Harve
Repairing Church at Presbyterian House of Worship
Workmen have spent the past six weeks repairing and changing the Presbyterian church. Costs run from 6000 to 7000 dollars as the overhaul includes a Sunday school department banquet hall kitchen heating room and new floor covering. Plastering and woodwork progress with painting steam heating and floor work pending completion likely within a month.
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Doring
Reachspeek
Hrbkova Lecture Delights Audience at St John’s Church
Prof Hrbkova spoke in the Guild room last Wednesday for two hours, delivering a rapid, precise recital of dates names and places. The Bohemian scholar, active at the University of Nebraska, drew on topics from schools books cathedrals statues and paintings to music poetry and common life, leaving listeners impressed by expertise and clarity.
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Hrbkova
St. John’s Church
Hibkewa
University of Nebraska
Work Wanted for Students at Alma College
Students seek steady or short term jobs during the college year and the fall and winter terms. President H. M. Crooke at Alma College asks those who can hire to disclose opportunities, aiding students pursuing education while they work. Prompt information will help many begin work at once.
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H. MM. Crooke
Alma College
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