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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1912

Page

4

Bank Improvements At Gratiot County State Bank

The Gratiot County State Bank building in St. Louis is undergoing extensive improvements including a new front designed by Fred W. Flolister. The entrance moves to Mill and Center, heavy stone and iron work arrive, interiors will get new fixtures and tile doors, with renovations to be completed swiftly. Meanwhile local campaign events include plans to host William Jennings Bryan in Alma, with Democrats optimistic about Wilson’s victory and Roosevelt’s strong campaign presence noted.

Gratiot County Suate Bank of St. Louis The Republican Gratiot County Suite Bank Fred W. Flol- Tister Saginaw Mill Street Center Street NL Chenneck Toleac William Jennings Bryan Creaser Bryan Alma Grazier

Don’t Neglect Your Nerves Rexall Nerve Tablets Ad

Overwork worry and nerve exhaustion threaten general breakdown. Rexall Nerve Tablets are a nerve food tonic claimed to stimulate nerves and blood for better performance. If they don’t help, return for your money. 50 cents and 1.00 sold only at Growers Deng Spore Rexall Store.

Deng Spore Die Rexall

Democratic Headquarters Open in Vermuelen Mock

Democratic leaders launch a vigorous campaign as Wilson Marshall Perris club opens headquarters at Vermuelen Mock. Archie McCail begins a four week tour through Graviot county in the Eleventh District with Woodbridge N Ferris as principal speaker at a rousing Alrm event.

Woodbridge N. Ferris Vermuelon Mock

Realty Opera House to Open October 3

Manager De La Geneste has leased the Realty Opera House to create a vaudeville and moving picture theater in the city. He believes the city is large enough to support two such venues and plans an October 3 opening after previously leasing the Vanier in Aluma with Mr. Weese.

de la Geneste Opera Compa Weese Aluma Vanier

Realty Theater Adds Two Vaudeville Acts at Vandette

The Realty Theater opens with two first class vaudeville acts and a larger seating capacity than Vandette. Manager De La Geneste continues the same management, booking high standing acts from Saginaw, plus Alma plays and musical comedies. A new moving picture machine with daylight visible screen debuts, offering bright daytime viewing and clear night shows.

de la Geneste Vanderie Ie Bo Winder Saginaw Alma

Choral Club Elects Officers and Adopts By-Laws

The Choral Club held its second meeting in the college chapel at Work. Prof Veatch acted as temporary chair and outlined the office of president. H C Moore was unanimously elected president with Wade Frost as vice president Helen Cook as secretary and John Knoertzer as treasurer. By-laws were adopted and plans discussed to add associate members. Notable remarks praised Prof Veatch. local visitors included Warry Markham of Ithaca with Mrs Pettijohn of Ann Arbor visiting the Pettijohns.

College Chapel Veatch Temperarg J . Ewing H.C. Moore Wade Frost Helen Cook John Knoertzer

Republican State Convention Sees Spirited Oratory and Nominations

The Michigan Republican convention met in Detroit with full attendance and lively speeches. Amos Moselyian was named governor nominee, Ross for lieutenant governor spoke, and Frederick C. Martindale, Jon W. Haarer, O. B. Fuller, Grant Fellows, A C. Carton, Joseph H. Steere, and Frans Kuhn received nominations. Taft administration support was endorsed and Alex J. Groesbeck elected state central committee chairman.

Kelley Amos Moseliian Waa Catt Elie Ross Warren G. Haralar Ohio Frederick C. Martindale Coleman Vaughan St. Johns Matelioedale Jon W. T Haarer Anne Arbor Albert C. Kingman Battle Creek John M. Perry Osceola County Haarer Kingman Perry O. B. Fuller Arthur W. Seidmore Three Rivers Grant Fellows Hudson Commissioner of Land Office A C. Carton Locco Supreme Justice Joseph H. Steere Frans Kuhn Taft Alex. J. Groesbeck State Central Committee

Standard Bearer Society earns thirty dollars at church program

About thirty dollars was the amount netted by the Standard Bearer Society from the entertainment last Friday evening in the Methodist church. Each participant performed well. The funds will be used to support a missionary.

Methodist Church

New Owners Take Majority of Consolidated Light and Power

The Con so lidated Light and Power Co. has sold a majority to Detroit New York and Chicago capitalists. Transfer papers are under execution and the new owners boast vast financial strength equal to or exceeding the Commonwealth company. They anticipate promoting large industrial enterprises in the region.

Consolidated Light and Power Co Detroit New York Chicago Commonwealth Company Mt. Pleasant

Rev J W Priest in Detroit This Week

Reverend J W Priest spent the early part of the week in Detroit visiting relatives and meeting church contacts. He returned with plans to continue community outreach and conduct services next Sunday.

J. W. Priest Detroit

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