Houghton Heights Growth At Michigan Lake Resort
Houghton Lake’s “Heights” emerge as a premier Michigan resort with 300 plus cottages, new parks, and a growing business district. E H Waller and partners own key cottages including Tam-a-Rac, a tamarack pole home with 620 glass panes, eight bedrooms, and terraced grounds.
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Heights
Houghton Lake
Michigan
Chamber of Commerce
E. H. Waller
Beebe
Sanford
Republic
Ithaca
Lansing
Collins & Greer
B. A. Anderson
F. Ochaite
J. B. Roe
GC. W. Calkins
Waller
Gladwin Home Coming Planned July Fourth At Fair Grounds
The Masonic lodge of Gladwin schedules a two day home coming on July 4 and 5 at the Gladwin fair grounds. Programs include horse races ball games and various amusements with further details to follow in these columns.
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Masonic Lodge
Gladwin
Firemen Lose to Masons Friday at Recreation Park
The City Firemen lost to the Masonic Lodge team 18 to 14 at Decoration Day. The Masons scored early with nine runs in the first inning, while the Firemen rallied to 14 runs after. Gate receipts totaled $27.80, with 10 percent paid to D. Ward for ground use and $4.80 for two balls, leaving $22.22 for the Farmer's Fire Truck fund.
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Masonic Lodge
Recreation Park
Masons
D. Ward
Farmer’s
Huge Sums Due on War Frauds in 1923 Letter
Washington reports by Representative Woodruff estimate 118 pending claims for recovery totaling 69.84 million dollars and 18 bankruptcy claims of 2.69 million. Additional figures show 14.13 million already returned to the treasury, enough to fund salaries for years. Woodruff cites ongoing war frauds prosecutions and the need to push cases to the courts.
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Detroit Free Press
Washington
Representative Woodruff
Daugherty
Woodruff
Department of Justice
Martin-Wright
Chamber of Commerce Luncheon At Phelps Cafeteria
The Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Phelps Cafeteria Tuesday evening drew a large crowd. Supt Gumser led in community singing, a highly praised meal was served, and Rev Reeve C Hawkins of Mt Pleasant gave the address on what the Chamber can do for the community, stressing neighborliness and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Phelps
Supt. Gumser
Reve C. B. Hawkins
Presbyterian Church
Mt. Pleasant
Sheridan Township Board of Review Meeting Notice
The Sheridan Township Board of Review will convene at the town halls on Monday and Tuesday June 9th and 10th to review the township tax rolls. H A Dawson, Supervisor.
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Board of Review
Arthur
Geo. Baker
Sheridan Township
H. A. Dawson
American Legion Square Dance Set At Duncan Ball
The American Legion Post hosts a square dance Saturday evening June 14 at the Duncan ball with good music and a long dance for ten cents a swing. Fleming Shoe Company offers graduation footwear styles nearby.
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American Legion
Duncan
Fleming Shoe Company
Clare Opens Baseball Season at Recreation Park Defeated by Beaverton 4–2
Clare started the baseball season at Recreation Park last Sunday against Beaverton, losing 4–2. Southpaw H. Armentrout pitched seven innings allowing five hits and one earned run, while Beaverton earned one unearned run. Clare showed promise and community support, with next game set for Sunday against Gladwin at 2:30 p.m. CST.
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Clare
Recreation Park
Beaverton
H. Armentrout
Armentrout
Beavyerten
Gladwin Boys
Rosebush Ranch to be Inspected as Largest UP Land Development
The Rosebush Ranch near Crystal Falls in Iron County, a 10000 acre cattle development lauded as the UPs largest single agricultural project, will be inspected by state agriculturalists on June 10. The Upper Peninsula Development Bureau and Crystal Falls Rotary Club sponsor the visit to review operations including land clearing, roads, a private saw mill, and beef cattle breeding using Herefords with 350 current head expected to reach 600 more by fall.
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Crystal Falls
Iron County
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Upper Peninsula Development Bureau
Rotary Club of
Knight's ice cream soda fountain installed by John Dionise
This week John Dionise completed a marble surfaced Knight's ice cream soda fountain with nine syrup pumps six fruit jars four iceless ice cream cabinets and a backbar. Eight porcelain top tables and four-page menus are displayed for the public.
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John Dionise
Emma Hoag for County Clerk and Register of Deeds
Emma Hoag announces candidacy for County Clerk and Register of Deeds on the Republican ticket in the Sept 9 1924 primary. She cites several years as Deputy County Clerk and Register of Deeds and asks voters for support based on proven efficiency and courteous service.
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Register of Deeds
Clare H. S. Boys Show Improvement
The Clare High School team, after a tough season, shows signs of progress. Last Tuesday Shepherd defeated Clare 16 to 13, and Clare had not scored more than six runs before that game due to hitting struggles and errors.
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Shepherd
Clare
Decoration Day Parade Honors Soldier Dead in Clare
One of the largest Decoration Day parades in Clare featured the Gilmore band, a Liberty float, Veterans groups, and hundreds of autos. A ceremony at the cemetery included band selections, the Soldier's Monument ritual, prayers, songs, and an address. Officers for the next year were elected: President J. F. Tatman, Secretary N. L. Tibbits, Treasurer Geo. V. Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Gilmore Band
Salmon Post American Legion
Kathleen Osborne
W. W. Gumser
Uartette
A. Lohners
America
Milberry
J. F. Tatman
N. L. Tibbits
Geo. V. Collins
Clare Water Favored At Saginaw
Saginaw voters decisively supported the Clare water project after a district campaign by the Saginaw Clare pure water committee. Engineers from Lane Bowler Co of Chicago tested Clare wells finding ample underground supply to meet Saginaw needs for 43 years with a proposed system of wells a storage tank a pipeline and a reservoir in Saginaw.
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Saginaw Clare
Clare
Saginaw
William Caple
Our City
Lane Bowler Company
Chicago
Sheridan Township
Michigan
Notice to Creditors of Great Northern Canning Co
Notice to stockholders and creditors that the Great Northern Canning Co is to be dissolved under Michigan law. Creditors must file claims at the corporation office, 26 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, by June 30, 1924. Signed by President Clarence O. Fields and Secretary Leonard H. Chaney.
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Great Northern Canning Co
Michigan Corporation
Public Acts of Michigan
Michigan Avenue
Detroit
Michigan
Great Northern Capning Co
Clarence O. Fields
Leonard H. Chaney
Funeral of Mrs Ickes Held Wednesday
Jennie Mote born February 23 1879 in Auglarve county Ohio died June 2 1924 aged 45 years 3 months 9 days She married George Ickes July 22 1894 at Upland Indiana and two sons Chal mer and Russell survived The funeral from the Grant township home was held Wednesday June 4 with Rev C A Lohnes officiating and interment in Cherry Grove cemetery
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Jennie Mote
Auglarve County
George Ickes
Upland
Ind
Chalmer
Russell
Grant Township
C. A. Lohnes
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Tendered Surprise on 81st Birthday for Grandma Teale
Sunday evening May 31 relatives gathered at James Teale’s home to celebrate Grandma Teale’s 81st birthday. Ice cream and cake followed social time, and a large cake with a candle for each year highlighted the event. Gifts poured in from local and visiting relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Westley Teale of Flint and Lois Birch of Mt. Pleasant.
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Grandma Teale
James
Westley Teale
Flint
Lois Birch
Mt. Pleasant
Club Banquet Presides Over Floral Themed Event
The G. L. club banquet at Phelps Cafeteria on May 21 featured a wood violets and trilliums decor. Retiring president Mrs Mabel Horton spoke, with Miss Denzil Slentz as toastmaster and remarks from Mrs Stelld Lampman, Mrs Adelaide Hiden, and Mrs Joana Mack before adjournment to September. Duncan's Hall hosts a square dance on June 14.
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G. L
Phelps
Mabel, Horton
Denzil ' Slentz
Stelld Lampman
Adelaide Hiden
Joana Mack
A. GH
Minnow Ban Enforced On Michigan Trout Streams
Local anglers face a new law effective this year prohibiting transporting minnows caught for bait from trout streams in Michigan. The act defines trout streams to include waters hosting brook, brown, rainbow, Loch Leven trout or grayling, or streams stocked by the state. Violators face up to a $50 fine or up to 30 days in jail, or both.
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Ofichigan
Michigan
Michigan Fireworks Sale Ban Enforced By State Officials
The 1924 directive by State Fire Marshal Harry H. Jackson prohibits selling or displaying blank cartridges toy weapons and most fireworks containing explosive compounds in Michigan. Local authorities may permit public displays with proper operators. Existing sales to residents who bought before February 20 1924 may continue within 60 days with listing of purchases.
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Michigan
J. Harry H. Jackson
State of
Harry H. Jackson
Marriage of Miss Mable Chaffee and Merleist Payne
Miss Mable Chaffee and Merleist Payne of Pontiac were married Thursday May 29 by Rev. C A Lohnes. The couple plan to reside in Cadillac after the ceremony.
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the. M
Mablé Chafee
Merleist Payne
Pontiac
C. A.lohnes
Cadillac
How to Find What Bonus You Deserve for War Service
General Hines explains how veterans compute the paid up twenty-year endowment insurance under the adjusted compensation act. A 25 percent increase is already in the factor. apply daily home and overseas service credits, subtract 60, then multiply by the age-factor to obtain the adjusted service certificate. Michigan tops state bonuses ranking among wartime beneficiaries.
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General Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Ccae Eec
Nee Nes
Raes
Devon
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
Texas
Massachusets
Missouri
California
Exiles and Her Temporary Husband at Princess Theatre
June 7 11 shows feature The Exiles with John Gilbert and Her Temporary Husband a major comedy. Blanche Ingram must wed within 24 hours choosing a decayed groom but ends with Tom Burton. Judd the valet in disguise adds mishaps and a chaotic climax. Also Little Old New York follows the O Day family on a quest for wealth with romance and adventure.
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Inc
June Tiy
John Gilbert
Sun-Man
Blanche Ingram
Tom Burton
Judd
Sylvia Bréamer
Tom
Moore
New York
John O’day
Patrick
Patricia
America
Pat
John O'Day
Dance June 6 at Doher ty auditorium
A dance will be held Friday evening June 6 at the Doher ty auditorium from ten to one o clock under the auspices of the lodge. The Crystal Lake orchestra will furnish the music. Admission is 1.25 dollars. Plan to attend.
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Pythian Sisters’ District
Midland
Clare
Doherty
Ky of
Crystal
Laké Orchestra
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Houghton Heights
Duncan's Hall
C. OF C
C. B. Hawkins
Sheridan Township Board OF Review
Beaverton Wits
Upper Peninsula Ranch
Emma-Hoag
Clare H. S. Boys
Loomis
P VanRanken
C. F
Stilgenbauer
Mrs. Ickes
Gata
Chaffee-Pyne
Director Hines
Wolverines
Princess Theatre
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