Pleasant Surprise for Miss Stuckey at River Street Home
The Cadillac Evening News notes a surprise party hosted by the New York Racket Store staff and friends at 821 River Street to honor Miss Margaret Stuckey, cashier for two years, who resigns to move with her parents to Alma. Gifts include a souvenir spoon and hand painted china. The Sept 18 report describes a separate farewell from Citizens' Telephone operators with engraved gold belt buckle and a gum-chewing contest, luncheon, and warm tributes to Miss Stuckey. Strong local ties and personal gifts mark the two events in Cadillac.
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Cadillac Evening News
Sth
New York
Margaret Stackey
River Street
Miss Stuckey
News and Express
Margaret Stucky
Alma
Petter Conley
Lake Street
Citizens’ Telephone Company
Addie Rowe
Ethel Price
Emma Bourassa
Conley
Increased Payroll Boosts Alma Manufacturing Plant
The Alma Manufacturing Co plant reports a September payroll rise of 0 percent and a jump from 25 to 60 workers in two weeks, with 70 to 60 currently on the rolls. HC Richardson says orders are rising, stock is shipped, and prospects look favorable for more hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alma
HC Richardson
Ala Manufacturing Co
Gov John A Johnson Dies After Operation
Governor John A Johnson three times elected leader of Minnesota and 1908 presidential hopeful died at St Marys Hospital Rochester after an operation last week. He was considered a likely Democratic national standard bearer amid national attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
U.S
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Alma Pastor Honored at Michigan Conference
Word from Grand Rapids reports Rev. J. M. Wolfe of this city chosen first Assistant Secretary of the Michigan Conference of the M. E. church. Conference includes four to five hundred members. Bollinger family reunion held at Vestaburg on Saturday September 15. An extended fame notice to appear next week in the Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Michigan
M. E. Church
J. M. Wolfe
Bollinger
Vestaburg
Alma Ladies Attend Reception in Ithaca Hosted by Mesdames Convis and Hannah
Last Thursday afternoon 26 Alma women traveled to Ithaca by buzz wagon after invitations and were greeted at the residence of Mrs. Connis. A three course dinner followed at Mr. Henry Frusch’s catering with decorations of peautiful china asters and milax. The evening included music and games before returning to the depot for the Ann Arbor train home, with Mrs. Connis and Mrs. Hannah praised as royal entertainers. Notable guests included G. S. Ward, E. T. Lamb, H. Brewhaker, D. L. Johnson, L. N. Baker, Geo. Moore, W. Vliet, Ezra Smith, Jno Glass, Ely Brewhaker, Bert Hicks, Chas Goggins, Walter Caple, J. F. Suydam, Vliet, A. J. Hull, W. S. Turk, E. A. Bagley, J. W. Robinson, T. W. Hoover, Geo. Sharrar, L. Ellison, Edna Kelly, and the Misses Delavan, Louise Hood, and Mingie Cheesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Tithaca
Mesdames Convis
Hannah
Ithaca
Coniis
Hanoah
Henry Frusch
Ann Arbor
Mra Hannah
Meadames
G. S. Ward
E T. Lamb
H. Brewhaker
D. L. Johnson
L. N. Baker
Geo. Moore
W. Vliet
Ezra Smith
Jno Glass
Ely Brewhaker
Bert Hicks
Chas
Goggins
Walter Caple
J. F. Suydam G
Vliet
A. J. Hull
W. 8. Turk
E A, Bagley
J. W. Robinson
T. W. Hoover
Geo. Sharrar
L. Ellison
Edna Kelly
Misses Delavan
Louise Hood
Mingie Cheesman
Batunday Surprise for Carl Morris on Fifteenth Birthday
About thirty friends gathered at the Morris home in Sumner township to surprise Carl Morris on his fifteenth birthday. The event featured music by Minnie Wetherer, games, and a dainty supper. Carl received a signet ring from his classmates and teacher Mrs Claude Beck, who made the presentation. The party ended around 2 AM with warm wishes for more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Morris
A. Morris
Sumner Township
Carl
Minnie Wetherer
Claude Beck
New York Passenger Terminal Set to Open November First
The Pennsylvania Railroad builds a vast New York City terminal costing about 90 million dollars begun in 1902. It spans four blocks and includes two tunnels passing beneath the Hudson River and reaching Long Island. It is touted as the most perfect passenger facility in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New Jersey
Long Island
Surprised Trustee Faces Ill Health of Benefactors
Michael Koffenberger, a county resident, walked into Joho Spinney’s Pollayky office with one cane amid a chancery case. Koffenberger had spinal surgery in 1907 and was not expected to live beyond six months, turning 80 this Saturday. Spinney acts as trustee for him and his wife, who recently recovered from a grave illness. They live at 1 West Mechanic Street and attended a homecoming in St. Louis this year.
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Joho Spinney
Michael Koffenberger
Pollayky
Koffenberger
Spinney
West Mechanic St
Kolfentierner
St. Louis
Church Notes Roundup of Sept Services and Meetings
Christian Scernot parish calls for Sunday worship at 10 in Knights of Pythias Hall and a Wednesday 7 30 service. Methodist church announces Sept 26 pulpit by Rev J W Hayward of Albion. St Mary Alma offers High Mass at 10 30 with child instruction at 3 and Rosary at 7 30. St Louis Low Mass and sermon at 8. Church of Christ posts Vestaburg district mission meeting Sept 24 26 with cottage meeting postponed. St Johns Guild meets Sept 23 7 30 p m Parish Hall and confirmation Sept 24. Citas Ryan rector Preaching at 10 30 and 11 00 Sunday School as well as youth group 6 and evening 7. Oct 7 Rev C L Ramsay to conduct service. The midweek sermon series runs Sept 23 to Oct 1 with topics on youths morals purity and Y P S C EB regular meeting and social Oct 1.
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Rocgo A. m
Knights’ of Pythias Hall
ST. Mary's Church
Alma
St. Louis
Church OF Christ
The
Vestaburg
ST. Johns Church
St. Johns
Toa. m
C. L. Ramsey
Durand
Citas. Ryan
Titus
Items of Special Interest from Alma Classifieds
A mixed notice listing housing, job, lost and found, sales, and wanted ads. Includes wages for cooks, a waitress, and general workers. a lost English setter. sale of a Garland coal stove. request for a copy of the Alma Record from August 1, 1908. a Durham can for sale. satin lined suits. a middle aged woman sought to care for an invalid. a buggy and spindle repair noted at Mechanic and Maple Streets with owner proof requested. Location references Alma and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womren
Mary Lilley
Alma
Route 4
Mechanic and
Maple Streets
Bert Mangus
Mechanic Street
Advertised letters list for week ending September 1st 1909
Advertised list shows names including Herbert Bishop FLB Carr LL Carty Peter Champagne Wim Comrod N Davison A J Gardurn Grace Hales Effie Hudson William McCabe Thos A McCormack A C Mills May S Ransom Winnie Redding W P Richards Olive Sigsby. Uncalled names will be sent to Dead Letter Office October 4th 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Bishop
Flb. Carr LL
M. Carty
Peter Champagne
Wim. Comrod
Additional Sunday Trains On The Ann Arbor Railroad
The Ann Arbor railroad will change time Sunday September 2. The night trains between Toledo and Frankfort serving northern resort travel during the summer will be discontinued. Trains Nos. 3 and 4 will operate daily. These new steel trains, with Nos. 1 and 2, will provide two daily trains in each direction between Toledo and Cadillac and one in each direction between Toledo and Frankfort.
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Ann Arbor
Toledo
Frankfort
Cadillac
Success Magazine seeks renewal and subscription collector
An energetic responsible major woman in Aluia to collect renewals and solicit new subscriptions during full or spare time. No experience required. Start among friends and acquaintances and build a network with basic pay and business opportunities. Address Success Magazine Building New York City.
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Wastkp
Svcorss Magazine
Worman
Aluia
Success Azine
Success Magazine
New York City
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G. J. Maier & CO
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Alma Manufacturing Company
Pickeling
Peara
M. A. Medler
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Mesdames
Frank Convis
Edwin’ Hannah
Alma Frien
Batunday
Church Notes
Christian Scernot
Methodist Church
J. W. Hayward
Albion
Presbyterian Church
Hyome
Gires Gatarrk
Australia
Charles Rhodes
S. W Tinker
State Street
Gray &Gray
Boarpers
Michigan Avenue
Wastro
O. H. Sprague
Satf
Woodworth Avenue
Brown
Durham
J R. Galvin
Forest Hill
Mra. Miller
Independent Cash Grocers
Hubbard
Seegmiller Bros
Stuckey Boys Independent Cash Grocery
E. Superior ST
W. S. Humphrey
Gratiot
C.F. Brown
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