Plenty of Candidates on Primary Ballot Tour
A printed list shows candidates for U S Senate vacancy and full term, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and other offices as they will appear on the September 9 1924 primary ballot. names span Republican Democrat Prohibition Socialist and Socialist Labor parties.
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United States
James Couzens
al H. Smith
Repblican
Arthur J. Tuttle
Mortimer H. Cooley
Frank H. Titus
Albert L. Day
Hal H. Smith
Logan M. Cunningham
Herbert
F. Baker
Alexander J. Groesbeck
James Hamilton
William W. Potter
Thomas Read
Charles R. Sligh
Edward Frensdorf
John Y. Jouanston
Paul Singer
William L. Krieghoff
Leonard &. Coyne
Luren D. Dickinson
George H. McArthur
Franklin Moore
George H. Welsh
Michael J. Doyle
Mary Merrifield
Prohibition
David Boyd
Francis W. Elliott
County Officials Named In Party Ticket
Republican ticket lists probate judge Thomas Dorsey Clare Algernon Young Harrison Sheriff Thomas Michael Clare Alpha S Crigier Harrison Clerk R Deeds R Bruce Williams Emma Hoag Harrison J Mart Van Deusen Harrison Treasurer Fred W Schaaf Prosecuting Attorney John Quinn Harrison Thos Carl Holbrook Care Co Drain Commissioner Louis E Slater Clare G J Nags Clare Coroner Gerald E H Lamb Farnett Co Road Commissioner Robert Hutchinson Clare Edward House Clare Democratic ticket lists Sheriff John R Brown Harrison Myrtle Turner Clare Co Treasurer Ernest W Brown Farwell Fred C Sanford Clare
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Thomas
Dorsey
Clare Algernon
Young
Harrison
Thomas Michael
Clare
Alpha S. Crigier
Harrison Co
R. Bruce Williams
Emma Hoag
Harrison J. Mart
van Deusen
Fred W. Schaaf
John Quinn
Harrison Thos
Carl Holbrook
Care Co
Louis E. Slater
G. J. Nags
Gerald E H. Lamb
Farnett Co
Robert Hutchinson
Edward House
Clare Democratic
Robert B. Mills
John R. Brown
Myrtle Turner
Clare ,Co
Ernest W. Brown
Farwell
Fred C. Sanford
Louis Slater Seeks County Drain Commissioner Ticket
Louis Slater announces candidacy for County Drain Commissioner on the Republican ticket. He pledges economical, efficient service to reduce taxes and asks for voter support on September 9th.
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Louis
Slater
Smith Teale Wedding Report From Cleveland Ohio
News reached friends of Miss Dor J Smith marrying William Teale in Cleveland Ohio on Saturday August 16. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Orin Smith of Grant township and spent much of her life in Glare area. The groom from Clare grew up in Sheridan town. They have worked in Cleveland and will make their future home there.
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Dor J. Smith
William Teale
Cleveland
Ohio
Orin Smith
Grant Township
Glare
Sheridan
Bay City Man Badly Injured In Embankment Crash
A Bay City man, R. B Short, was badly injured Tuesday when his car went over an embankment on M24 near James Hill. He was not driving. another man with limited driving experience was at the wheel. Short had two broken ribs and multiple scratches and received treatment from Dr. B. J. Saty ford.
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R. B Short
James ‘Hill
Pretty wedding at St Cecelia's in Vernon Township
A church ceremony Monday at St Cecelia's united Miss Mary Flynn and Mr. Geo Corcoran of Mt. Pleasant with Fr Flanagan officiating. Attendants were Miss Agnes Colter and Mr. Jas Corcoran. The couple then hosted a dinner at the bride’s parents home and departed for a wedding tour amid rice showers.
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St Cecelia’s Church
Mary Flynn
Geo. Corcoran
Mt. Pleasant
Fr. Flanagan
Agnes Colter
Mr. Pleasant
Jas, Corcoran
Harry Flynn
Vernon Township
M20 To Be Paved Through Clare
The State Administrative Board approved 40000 to pave M20 through Clare twenty feet wide from city limit to city limit. Clare boosters and officials supported the project but failed to reach Lansing in time. paving to proceed this fall with road straightening on M14 north of the Kleman ranch also approved for safety.
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State Administrative Board
Lansing
Groesbeck
Clare
Frank Rogers
Messrs
John Asline
Thompson
J BE Tatman
C. C. Harris
A. J. Doherty
Capitol City
Kleman Ranch
Ice Cream Social Success Proceeds with Quilt Draw
The community thanks volunteers for an ice cream social that raised 46.40. Grateful for use of Him Grove Hall by Mr and Mrs Ruggman. The raf fled quilt valued at 82 pounds was drawn by Mrs Rugeman.
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Aliso
Adana Dance Event Invitation Reveals Aug 29 Evening
An invitation announces a dance in Adana for Friday evening August 29 with invitees urged to attend. Details emphasize a community event likely hosted by local organizers and open to attendees.
Self Styled Apostle of Truth Arrested in Clare
Thomas W. Michael was arrested after accusations he made public sexual slurs against local women. The case centers on his alleged moonshine claim and a witness affidavit from Deputy Sheriff Sherman and Marshal Erter. Bail set at $500, with trial delayed to September 2 pending further proceedings.
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Clare
Thomas W. Michael
Michaels
Michael
Orville Sherman
Sherry
Farwell
Jos. F. Bowles
Sherman
W. H. Erter
Marshall
Joe Bowler
Charles Jasmine
Sal. Cour
Bowler
Erter
Ito Erter
Warant
Gloverlane Farme
Rev
Milberry
Apostle of Truth
Mrs Louise Chappel Dies in Buffalo N Y
Mrs Louise Chappel aged 85 mother of Mrs Mary Dwyer of Clare Michigan died after extended illness at her home 379 Carlton Street Buffalo. She is survived by daughter Mrs Keith Schweickhart son Robert Chappel both of Buffalo and by husband Shomaz Chappel who died years ago. Funeral from her home Friday at 9 00 am and burial at Veeve Falls near Rochester.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Louise Chappel
Mary Dwyer
Clare
Mich
Carlton Street
Mire. Chappel
Keith Schweickhart
Robert Chappel
Shomaz Chappel
Chappel
Hutchinson seeks re election for Clare County Road Commissioner
Voters are addressed by Robert Hutchinson announcing his candidacy for re election as Clare County Road Commissioner. He cites four years of service and asks for support at the September primaries. The notice includes miscellaneous local items and brief regional notes.
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Clare County
Robert Hutchinson
Brown Residence Damaged by Fire
Fire crews responded to a blaze at the Mrs H J Brown residence on East 4th Street. The inferno, likely from an oil stove in Mrs Reynolds kitchen, gutted the south end before extinguishers arrived in 3 12 minutes. Mrs Brown’s property loss is about 1400 with insurance. Mr and Mrs Reynolds face nearly 800 without coverage.
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H. J. Brown
East 4Th Street
Brown
Evart Bachelor Suspected After Slaying At France Home
Ambrose Van Zandt a 51 year old bachelor near Evart is jailed as police seek leads in the murder of Mrs. Lydia France. stained overalls found at his house were sent to Ann Arbor for blood analysis along with the victim’s clothing. authorities probe former sweetheart and scour Mecosta County for clues.
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Evart
Lydia France
Ambrose van ‘Zandt
France
van Zandt
Ann Arbor
Osceola, Courity Herald
Card of Thanks for John Hage family thanks Lusé pair
The family of the late John Hage expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for their kindness during bereavement. Special thanks are given to Mr. and Mrs. Lusé for their support.
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John Hage
Mrr
Mrs. Lusé
Dawson Returned to County Jail
Last week Thursday afternoon Marshall Erter of this city received a tip that Ora Dawson who escaped the county jail weeks ago by knocking the turnkey down was seen boarding a west bound freight. Deputy Sheriff Orvil Sherman stopped the freight and found Dawson hidden in a box car. He was taken to Harrison via Clarence and placed in the custody of Sheriff Crigier to await the September Circuit court trial.
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Marshall Erter
Ora Dawson
Orvil Sherman
Farwell
Dawson
Harrison
Clarence
Sherman
Crigier
Championship 100 Mile Race at Saginaw Labor Day
Saginaw Michigan August 27 officials prep for a Labor Day championship 100 mile auto race at the local fair grounds speedway. Only eight cars start in the feature with 200 laps to test top drivers Benny Lowell Sam Ross and Howard Taylor among entrants. Qualifying begins noon with the main tilt at 3 pm gates open 9 am. AAA rules and strict safety measures apply.
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Saginaw
Mich
Labor Day
Beitie
Kina
Benny Lowell
Ohio
Sam Ross Ieading Mich
Ace
Howard Taylor
Adv
G. J. Nass Announces County Drain Commissioner Run
G J Nass declares candidacy for County Drain Commissioner on the Republican ticket. Primary election set for September 5 or 9 1924 details indicate Clare County voters urged to support.
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Clare County
County Drain
G. J., Nass
Local Thanks for Kinship After Fast Accident
A note expresses gratitude to many friends of Farwell for support during the accident on Sunday August 24. Named mourners include Mr and Mrs Arthur, Mr and Mrs H E Moore, Severn McMullen, and others from Flint Michigan.
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Farwell
Arthur
H. E. Moore
Severn McMullen
Flint
Mich
Free Blasting Caps Available for Michigan Farmers
Michigan farmers gain access to free blasting caps for war salvage explosives. Larry Livingston of Michigan Agricultural College reports 900 000 caps available with each 100 cap box for every 200 pounds of Pyrofol explosive. Upper Peninsula orders grow as 200 000 pounds expected this fall.
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Michigan
I Larry
Livingston
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
George Amundson
Groesbeck defends gasoline tax stance and license reform
In a letter dated the 21st, Alex J. Groesbeck explains support for a gasoline tax paired with a revised license law. He argues to remove horsepower as a license factor, estimate revenue after reform, and recounts blocking a tax bill he called unconstitutional while saving motorists about 15 million dollars over two years.
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Mr. Berner
Peopl
Father of Vernon man found in Chicago after amnesia
Dr. F. W. McKnight searched months for his father Wesley McKnight of Vernon township. The man appeared in Chicago after cashing a Lansing check, was beaten in a car abduction, hospitalized with head injuries, and had hidden money in his clothing while insisting he remained in Lansing.
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F. W. ‘McKnight
Wesley McKnight
Vernon‘ ‘Township
Chicago
Frank
Vernon
McKnight
Lansing
Alma
John Freed Dies After Long Illness
John Freed died Monday after years of failing health from heart trouble. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Baptist church with Rev. Frank Bates officiating, and interment followed at Cherry Grove. An obituary will appear next week.
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John Freed
Baptist Church
Frank Bates
Cherry Grove
Tendered Surprise Monday Evening
A social gathering greeted Mrs. Edith B. Stevens at her home as the women clerks of Wn. 4. Bicknell & Co. surprised her with baskets of good things for supper. The event honored Misses Dorothy Sparber and Laura Thompson who recently had birthdays. Mrs. Stevens and daughter Elizabeth plan to move to Detroit for a new job with the Newcomb Endicor Co. The hostess received a beaded purse and best wishes for success.
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Wn. 4. Bicknell & Co
Edith B. Stevens
Dorothy Sparber
Laura Thompson
Guinn Announces Candidacy for Clare County Prosecutor
John Guinn declares his run for Prosecutor on the Republican ticket in Clare County. The July 14 1924 notice invites electors to support him, with September Yth as the election target and August in the ad.
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Harrison
John Guinn
Candidate for re election County Surveyor on Republican ticket
The text announces JOHN WHITE as a candidate for re election to County Surveyor on the Republican ticket at the September primaries. It also notes a family reunion trip as Myrtle Owens and Frank Owens and their families travel to Ohio for a Myera family reunion on August 30.
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John White
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Aate
Smith—Teale
BAY City
James Hill
George Corcoran
Adana
T. W. Michael
Callihan
Jos. F. Bowler
Buffalo, N. Y
White
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Julius Schaeffer
Tin
G. W. Pettit
Aute Trin
Lake Supsier
Edward
Ontonagon
California
Ambrose van Zandt
Tip
Saginaw Labor Day
A. J. Groesbeck
J. FB. Berner
Cadilac
Yours Very Sincerely
Alex J. Groesbeck
F. W. McKnight
Rather
Pol
MR. Myers Gird
Myrtle Owens
Harl. Owens
Myéra
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