21 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
1
Emily Case died in Alma, where she had lived for more than twenty eight years. A longtime resident, she touched the community with her presence and was remembered fondly by family and friends.
WAS WELL KNOWN RESIDENT Miss Emily Case third daughter of the late William Case of Exeter Canada died at her sister Mrs A W Wright 50 North State street on Friday evening September 15 at the age 72 years Services were at the home Sunday by Rev J Frank Jackson Miss Elizabeth B Case and Mr F W Hooper accompanied the remains to Eyeter Canada where she was laid to rest beside loved ones gone before Rev Trump rector of the Trivett Memorial church read the burial service at the grave Six cousins acted as pall bearers Miss Case had been a resident of Alma for 28 years and was beloved by many especially in St John s church where she was active in good works Always ready to help others she was held in high esteem
Community warns parents to curb youth mischief amid theft incidents and rising student enrollment. Local schools plan new teachers and classrooms as early as next month. A car accident on State Street involved Harold Church and Francis King, with pedestrians narrowly avoided.
Jes Depew, a mainstay of the college baseball team, is leaving Alma College this fall to pursue forestry. He expects to join a baseball team next spring and may cap a long college career with a serious transition.
Alma High School opens the 1914 football season Friday afternoon against St Louis High School at St Louis. Captain Campbell leads the squad with Howe, Kress, Sartor, Greenho, Richards, Boyd and Smith likely to start. Coach Kimball has not yet named the lineup as he waits for progress and headway in practice.
Last week the Presbyterians of Alma purchased land in East Alma at Republic and Marquette and will build a chapel on that side of the river for worshipers unable to attend downtown. Construction should start now and finish within three months with regular services replacing the rented hall on the west side. The chapel project is estimated to cost about $4,000.
On Wednesday morning at Alma College the chapel seats auction raised notable sums as freshmen and upperclassmen bid for seats in the chapel. Freshmen outbid prior years with higher prices, signaling strong demand as investors from the college paid for preferred locations.
The Harrow Motors Corporation of Delaware announces purchase of the Prouty & Glass Carriage plant in Wayne Michigan. The Harroun designed car will be manufactured on two railroads across sixty acres with plans to add facilities and reach a capacity of 25,000 cars annually by March deliveries.
Alma College welcomed students for the year with 1x8 enrollment, about 15 percent above last year, though some delays reduced registration. Rev G W Hey spoke at the opening chapel urging a square deal to Number One, time management, diligence, and staying in touch with daily news while in college. Coach Harney Helmer urged good sportsmanship and a winning yet gracious mindset, forecasting a successful year across academics athletics and debate.
A young man, fresh from Merrill or Saginaw, dropped a loaded whisky case after stubbing his toe on a Pere Marquette train at 4:15. The crash shattered several bottles, foam rose from the crate, and the man calmly retrieved the pieces and exited the scene.
Alma city council opens bids for paving the block on Michigan Avenue from Pere Marquette crossing to Republic plant east of Bridgetreet. Bonds sale set for October 17 to fund sewage extension and water supply improvements.
County party group met to discuss campaign matters with about thirty Ithaca members, a dozen from St. Louis, and several from Alma present. Mrs J Campbell was a Shell herd visitor on Tuesday of this week.
A heavy frost and cold snap affected central Michigan Tuesday evening, damaging crops and roping through the area. Wisconsin reported snow that began Saturday morning and melted quickly under sunny conditions.
The Civic League led health drive aims to map houses and population as Alma’s health department sharpens efforts. Dairies and pasteurization plans draw attention from Dr Linear Wirt as Alma Lyceum tickets go on sale, with refunds and garbage disposal rules emphasized for residents.
Greatly increased demands for male government stenographers prompt regular examinations. Examinations will be held monthly in 400 principal cities except December. Applications should be made to the United States Civil Service Commissioner in Washington to obtain full particulars.
Dr Gardner protests a reporter’s account of last week’s Towell child accident. He credits Pawlette companion and Chapman for alerting, Ford Garbett for diving to the tank bottom, and Harrie Willard for artificial respiration, while asking that his name be kept from future patient mentions.
Alma records warn of a severe winter housing shortage as growth booms. Families fear crowded conditions unless residents offer spare rooms or homes. Local residents urged to list available housing to aid incoming workers and their families amid rapid expansion and upcoming construction.
State Sanitary Engineer Rich, visiting Alma, approved the west bank at Pine River near the Alma Grain & Lumber plant as the favored well site for the new water supply after inspecting the ground. He noted the ground is acceptable if the first well yields satisfactory results.
Schedule updates affect Grand Rapids to Saginaw routes with changes to early morning trains. Winter train No 4 shifts to depart at 4 p m from Grand Rapids and Saginaw with a 120 minute adjustment. Bay City morning service altered with Westami timing. Alma residents expect vote on these changes at the local depot for details.
Alma College begins football practice as Coach Marcy Helmer leads an eleven-man squad including captain Solviston Fyyord Piteh Miller No Smith KF Robijnen Korte McAuley Richards Hebert Spooner. The team, drawn from the state, shows early signs of readiness with potential standout players and positions forming through drills.
Mrs. Florence Hood Von Thurn wife of Rev. Von Thurn of Coleraine Minnesota died last week Thursday in Duluth Minnesota. She was born in Saginaw Michigan and educated in Alma and Holland Michigan. She married Rev. Kees Von Thurn August 27 1914 at Rapid City South Dakota. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Von Thurn home east of Alma with Rev. William H. Mason officiating and burial in Riverside Cemetery. Survived by husband Rev. Von Thurn two brothers and a sister and her parents.
The Record promotes its use for sale notices and auction advertising noting four times the circulation of any local paper. It offers listing help, auctioneer and clerk arrangements, and assistance to ensure a successful sale. Contact The Record office or its phones for service.
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