T G A Brownlow to Alma
The Michigan conference at Battle Creek adjourned and reassigned pastors. Rev W E Doty leaves Alma for Belding, Rev Brownlow comes to Alma from Ovid, and Rev W P French moves to Kalmazoo First Church. The Lansing district appoints Arba Martin as superintendent and lists new assignments across many towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Battle Creek
W. E. Doty
Alma Eather
Belding
Brownlow
Lansing
Arba Martin
Alma
T. G. R. Brownlow
Ashley
R V. Birdsell
Bannister
P. D. Huff
Bath
F. S. Kinney
Berlin
H. C. Chamberlain
Breckenridge
O. W. Carr
Carson
Carson] City, H. V. Wade; Delta, H. D. Bedford
Dewitt
G. T. Fisher
Pale
L. T. Robinson
Elsie
E. F. Sprague
Grand Ledge
C. E. Pollock
Bereham
D. C. Crawford
Hoytville
G. A. Trimble
Hubbardston
Ww. W. Chatfield
Tonia
M. M. Callen
Ithaca
C. Ie Beebe
Central
J. T. Legear
First
T. H. M. Coghlan
Michigan Avenue
C. J. Kruse
Lyons
W. W. Ward
Maple Rapids
G. W. Plews
Mason
G. W. Maxwell
Middleton
Sethton
F. G. Dunbarville
R. C. Lard
North Star
Carl Seipp
Okemas
George Brown
Orange
C. B. Hansen
Orleans
McPhee Moves Tailor Shop To New Alma Room
McPhee M moved his stock to the former Alma State Savings bank room after a thorough overhaul. The tailor promises a metropolitan display with a large line of goods and skilled workmen, aiming to serve Alma residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. McPhee
Fraker
Alma State Savings Bank
McPhee
Quiet Wedding Near Ithaca and Club Admission News
Quietly married Saturday September 14 1013 at the M E parsonage in Ithaca Rev Alfred Way officiating Fred Howes Elm Hall and Edna Jerome Van Leuven of the bride's parents are well known in the community. They will live with the bride's parents. A meeting of the A H D C was called by Vice President Miller. Eighteen candidates applied for club admission and were posted for voting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Howes
Elm Hall
Edna Jerome
Warren van Leuven
M. E. Parsonage
Ithaca
Alfred Way
Howe
A. H
D. C
Miller
Michigan acreage fixed at thirty six million four hundred seventy nine thousand seven hundred seventy nine point six two
The first official determination fixes Michigan total land at 36 470 779.62 acres excluding a Mackinac Island military reserve. Land Commissioner Carter announced the precise figure, enabling instant reference to county and township acreages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Carter
Mackinac Island
Mrs Francis King Addresses Kent County Club in Grand Rapids
Mrs Francis King spoke to the Kent County club in Grand Rapids last week on Home Gardening. Her talk featured slides showing views of her gardens in Alma and was a pleasant part of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis King
Kent County Club
Grand Rapids
Reception Honors Mrs Melchers In Owosso
Mrs C D Bell hosted about one hundred guests at her Owosso home for a Thursday afternoon reception in honor of Mrs W J Melchers who recently moved from Alma. Autumn decor lit the house as a three course lunch was served by several young ladies. Mrs Bell and Mrs Melchers were greeted by Miss Velma Sharp with Alma guests Mesdames F A Gill E T Lamb P W Creaser D L Johnson Verne Gardner and Miss Betty King present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owosso
C. D. Bell
W. J. Melchers
Alma
Bell
Mesdames F. A. Gill
E. T. Lamb
P. W. Creaser
D. L. Johnson
Verne Gardner
Betty King
Get Acquainted Social at Presbyterian Church
Presbyterians announce a Get Acquainted Social in the church parlors next Saturday at 7 20 p m for newcomers to town and college. Event features games an in person program refreshments and friendly hospitality. All worshipers invited. Next Sunday at 7 30 p m a union Sunday School Rally will be held in the church under county association auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
County Sunday School Association
Entertained New Teachers By Old Staff In Progressive Dinner
The public school teachers were entertained Monday evening by the old teachers with a progressive dinner. Guests gathered at a park spring, then moved to homes on College Street and nearby for meat, salad, ice cream and cake, coffee and doughnuts, with music and visiting throughout. A baked goods sale by Episcopal ladies at Economy Shoe Mines was announced for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dunlap
Episcopal
Alma Vaudette Fashion Show At Printzess Garment
Last week on Thursday evening over 800 citizens attended the Alma Vaudette show at Printzess Garment, guided by D W Robinson. The program included views of Printress garments home factory in Cleveland and the display drew large crowds at both Robinson stores during the fall opening with dry goods cloaks suits and millinery on show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaudette
Lma
D. W. Robinson
Cleveland
Robinson Stores
Robert Cook to lead Albany district for New Jersey Mutual Life
Robert Cook departs Monday for the east and will assume charge of the Albany district for the New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance Co. The move follows his excellent work over the past year. He will visit Detroit, Cleve land sister Edith, New York, Philadelphia, and other eastern cities before settling in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cook
Albany
N.Y
New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance Co
Mr. Cook
Detroit
Edith
Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
It Pays to Advertise A Lost Bill Lesson
A man in Alma advertised that he lost five dollars. A reader found the ad, later returned the bill, and the owner recovered the money. The tale warns that advertising can yield results even when the incident seems odd.
Farewell reception hosted by local society members
Mesdames James Mitchell C G Rhodes and Miss Velma Sharp hosted a farewell reception at Miss Sharp s home for Mr and Mrs H C Richardson last Tuesday evening. The gathering included music social conversation and refreshments. The Rich ardsons plan to relocate to Saginaw next week for their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames James Mitchell
C. G. Rhodes
Velma Sharp
H. C. Richardson
Miss Sharp
Wyant Breaks Ground For Auto Sale Repair Garage
A. C. Wyant began construction Monday on a 50 by 80 foot building with basement on the first two lots east of the Alma garage on East Superior street. The facility will house auto sale and repair services and, upon completion, become one of the area’s model garages in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wyant
Alma Garage
East Superior Street
Mr. Wyant
Michigan
Fortnightly meeting of Presbyterian church group
The Fortnightly society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Francis King’s home on Tuesday. The discussion focused on Children’s Literature with an engaging program led by Mrs. H. C. Moore. Papers on age appropriate literature were presented by Mesdames F. and Ellsworth, F. L. McConkey, F. Matestine and J. H. Fleming. Mrs. Wm. A. Bahtke read a child’s poem. recitations by Helen Mason, Donald Blaisdell and Marguerite Moore. Miss Mary Sharp sang and refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Presbyterian Church
Francis King
H. C. Moore
Mesdames F. & Ellsworth
F. L. McConkey
F. Matestine
J. H. Fleming
Wm. A. Bahtke
Helen Mason
Donald Blaisdell
Marguerite Moore
Mary Sharp
Seed law provisions require labeling on seed packs over eight ounces
The act mandates labels listing seed name and seller, purity and contamination by weight, and names of dominant weeds. It sets penalties for selling seed with excess impurities and allows testing by the state board with a 25 cent fee. Seed dealers must analyze lots, with wholesalers possibly providing analyses to retailers. Economy Shoe store sells gloves and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Ernest A. Bessey
Botanical Department of Michigan Agriculturalcollege
Department of Botany
College
United States Department of Agriculture
Henry Soute sells three of five stoves via ad
Last week Henry Soute inserted a four line sale notice in the Record classifieds announcing five stoves for sale. Saturday afternoon about 44 hours after the Record left the office he had sold three stoves to buyers who saw the advertisement, claiming the paper’s circulation yields results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Soute
Oalwin
Dedication Service At Saginaw Y W C A Draws Crowd
The Saginaw Y M C A dedication at the new South Jefferson avenue home Sunday drew a full gymnasium with many standing in the doorway. Alma College president Thomas C. Blaisdell delivered a strong address on service, closing the ceremony with engaging, thoughtful remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw Y. W. C. Ay H
Saginaw Evening News
Young Women's Christian Association
South
Jefferson Avenue
Thomas C. Blaisdell
Alma College
Association For
Eph Johnson Back to Alma for 1914-15
Ephie Johnson, captain and star player of Alma College’s 1912 football team, will leave for Alma early next week to attend school the coming year as a senior. He is uncertain about Alma’s chances to reclaim the M I A A title, noting losses of key players Edgerton and Misenar. Alma faces strong opponents, including M A C and Notre Dame, this fall. A local former Alma end remains in school, with Feb graduation in 1915. The High School Athletic Association reports about 165 members with dues paid and active student involvement, led by Principal Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac News and Express Oi
Ephie” Johnson
Alma
Johnson
Ephie
Edgerton
Misenar
Notre Dame
Goodsuch
Alma College
High School Athletic Association
Collins
Advertised Letters Alma Michigan September 1919
Advertised list for the week ending September 20 1918 includes Lottie Barrett Mrs B Hopkins Mr Wallace Hulburt John Richardson Mr De Wallace Mr Phil Zulan Mr Louis Quist. Names appear in the Alma Michigan notice of letters waiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Mich
Lottie Barrett
B. Hopkins
Wallace Hulburt
John Richardson
de Wallace
Phil Zulan
Louis Quist
Football Prospects Uncertain at Alma College
The coaches face a shortage of scrimmage practice as only two full elevens have reported at Davis Field this week. A game against St Louis is hoped to be scheduled with more Huskies joining. The backfield shows strong talent including Jos sip Handley Mate Smith and Captain Hughes. Ends Hodge Stoddard Banghart and Way provide depth while the line lacks consistency. Muscott Notestein Dutt fill center and tackle roles with varying effectiveness. Competition remains limited as two lines struggle to form. a game will reveal the true strength of the squad. Enrollments and class staff for Alma College were announced, listing names for Miss Bernice Sweet to Mr. Paul Kress and seniors elected to publish the annual.
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Davis Field
St. Louis
Loys
Canu
Jossip
Handley
Mate
Smith
Hughes
Sommething
Hodge
Breckenridge
Stoddard
Shemelves
Banghart
Waye
Muscott
Dutt
Notestein
Blaisdell
Wonders
Frykholm
Street
Pioneering Gratiot settler Mrs Mallory dies at 90
Mrs John B Mallory longtime Gratiot county resident died at her Seville township home on Tuesday September 23 after a four month illness. Born Corinna Wright in 1820s Oswego and Chautauqua counties she married John B Mallory in 1849 and moved to Gratiot in 1858. The couple raised eleven children. funeral held at home with Rev J Frank Jackson and burial in Brady cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Mallory
Gratiot County
Seville Township
Jauira Corinna Wright
James
Julia Wright
Oswego County
Chautauqua County
Mallory
J. Frank Jackson
Brady Cemetery
Alma College Committee Considers Pianos and Repairs
Alma College executive committee met Tuesday at the college office and inspected Pioneer Hall repairs. A committee of Prof. A. P. Cook and Prof. Reese Farrington was formed to purchase two pianos. Members present included Rev. Dr. James M. Barkley, C. B. Chatfield, and Robert Tracy, with trustees W. O. Hughart and M. W. Tanner also in attendance. Prospects for the coming college year look exceptionally bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Pioneer Hall
A. P. Cook
Reese Farrington
James M. Barkley
Detroit
C. B. Chatfield
Bay City
Robert Tracy
Sturgis
W. O. Hughart
Grand Rapids
M. W. Tanner
Saginaw
List of Jurors for October Team of Court
A long roster of jurors listed by name and ward from Alma, St Louis, Ithaca, Breckenridge and other locales. Notable entries include Alma residents Beverly William Ward Alma and multiple ward identifications such as 4th Ward Alma 1st Ward Alma and 3rd Ward St Louis. The document compiles juror names with city and ward affiliations for October court.
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Beverly
William
Ward
Alma
Battles
Fred
Breckenridge
Emerson
Breace
C. H
4Th Ward
Clapp
Earl
Cassady
Alex
North Star
Corwin
Chas
Ashley
Washington
Clark
Bert
Wheeler
Devereaux
Alden
Ithaca
Newark
Durham
Roy
Brant
Hamilton
Emrick
George
Middleton
North Shade
Fresh
Henry
Fea
F. S
Sumner
E. D
Hartman
James
Pine River
Housel
Charley
St. Louis
Leonard
David
Moble
Jack
Riverdale
Seville
Miller
Perrinton
Fulton
Rose
Rollie J
Elba
Richards
Redman
Rockwell
Harry
Ard
Sexton
Alba
Bethany
Tingham
Thursh
Lafayette
Theron
New Haven
Wilson
William J
White
Walter
Arcada
Winn
Alans
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Battle
Greek
Rev. W. E. Doty
T. G. A. Brownlow
Superior Street
Regepuin AS
Omosso
Mrs. C.D. Bell
Mrs. W. J. Melcher
Presbyterian Church Notes
Alma Vaudette
Hiven
Albany, N. Y
NEW Bulowc
Dr. Blaisdell
Eph Johnson- Back
Lmilsworth
Bernice Sweet
Elfreda Udell
Juno Shepherd
Clifford Cummings
Mark Spinney
John Ludwick
Ray Beshgatoor
Efford Beverly
Lena Jessup
Pleasant Normal
Rose Judge
Merritt Miller
Marie Doane
Robert Notestine
Russel Gaffney
Frank Bittner
William Murphy
Herbert Fryckholm
Melville H. Miller
Charles A. Dutt
Jon B. Mallory
Wollege
Cmmitte
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