Bootleggers Nabbed in Midnight Moonshine Plot
Sheriff Hoag and Prosecutor Heading led a covert stakeout near Carl Milke’s enmap area home. Milke, his son, and Smith Parkinson were caught transporting eight gallons of whiskey. Parkinson drove toward Meridaeth intending to hand off the liquor to Robert Wilson, but authorities nabbed them in Harrison. Milke and his son were bound over to circuit court with bonds set. Parkinson and Wilson faced arraignments. Additional cases included a forged check and two judges sentencing offenders for prohibition violations and statutory rape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Milke
Enmat
Hoag
Milke
Goode
Smith Parkinson
Prisioners
Milken
Parkinson
Harrison
Meridaeth
Robert Wilson
Sammgareen
Gladwin
Robert Stewart
Young
Hndolph Mitke
Baumgarden
Justice Young
Fiiot
Logan
Claire
Hart
Gottlieb Bhaltz
Ionia
Ora McNeil
Hatton Township
McNeill
Rostommen
State Highway Holds Back on Frost Trunkline Job
District Engineer Ziegler opened bids at Harrison on August 9 for grading about 34 miles of trunkline in Frost township. No award announced yet though several low bids came from local contractors. A Garfeld township project bid that day was awarded on the 12th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Ziegler
Harrison
Frost Township
Garfeld Township
Biggest Auto Races at Mt Pleasant Fair Grounds
The Mt. Pleasant fair grounds host the受 biggest auto races of the year on Saturday September 10 featuring twenty drivers headed by State Champion Bob Wilcox for 2500 dollars in Isabella County Fair Association prizes. Races range from a half mile to ten miles with participants from Michigan cities including Saginaw Bay City Detroit Caro Alma Grand Rapids Lansing Standish and Standish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant Fair Grounds
Michigan
Bob Wilcox
Isabella County Fair Association
Ae Wilcox
Axute
Auabver
Long and Wool
Seginaw
Phelps
Proux
Hydern
O’connor
Bay City
McGall
Lawrence
Whitman
Jenkins
Detroit
Smith and Stephens
Caro
Hoyt
Alma
Vern Hall
Grand Rapids
Titus
Flint
Ewart and Hicke
Lansing
Dundeck
Ireland
Standish
Memorial for Rose Anna Thompson of Ontario
Rose Anna Jerore Thompson born February 1 1854 at South Oxford Ontario died August 23 1921 at sister Mrs John Gordon’s Gilmore township aged 67 years 6 months 22 days. Married October 23 1890 to Oliver Thompson two children Meggie and Hisie. husband predeceased by nearly eighteen years. Survived by five sisters and two brothers. Funeral held at MBE church Gilmore August 25 with Rev Hendricken. buried in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Anna Jerore
South Oxford
Qont
John Gordon
Gilmore Township
Anguat
Oliver Thompson
Meggie
Hisie
Ontario
Salvation Army
M. BE
Gilmore
Hendricken
Canada
Michigan farmers face $70 higher horse upkeep next year
A Michigan Agricultural College study shows direct costs per horse for 1921-22 average $163, down from $94 per animal based on current feed prices, with total direct costs including grain, roughage and miscellaneous items. Labor is estimated at 35 hours per horse annually at 26 cents per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
H. M. Eliot
Michigan Agricultural College
Wayne
Monroe
F. T. Riddell
College
Mayor A J Doherty In Auto Accident Near Rosebush
Mayor A J Doherty and Fred Joslin were injured when their car collided with a northbound vehicle at a narrow McKnight bridge 124 miles south of Rosebush. Doherty suffered three broken ribs and bruises. Joslin had a wrist cut, a sprained finger, and a bruised shoulder. Both are recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Pleasant
A.J. Doherty
Fred Jostin
McKnight Bridge
Rosebush
Docerty
Mr. Docerty
Proberty Auto
Mr. Doherty
Mr. Joslin
Pross
Orvis Reunion A Pleasant Affair
Sunday August 28 1921 the second annual reunion of the Orvis family was held at the home of Mrs J R Orvie in Sheridan township with 125 guests attending. Family growth included two weddings three births and no deaths during the year. Distant attendees from Canada Paris Mich Grand Rapids Battle Creek Jackson Alma and Mr Pleasant joined local relatives for dinner and a group portrait. Mrs Orvis at 73 remained an active and engaging hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvis
J. R. Orvie
Sheridan Township
E. B. Welen
Canada
John Sites
Paris
Mich
Jack Sullivan
Grand Rapide
Raymond Drew
Battle Creek
Amos Drew
Danebtere
I. Davie
Jackson
J. Johnson
C. A. Welch
John Crane
Alma
Evart trip meetup urged for August schedule
All P s aiming for Evart Monday should register at Thompson and Wilkins. Cars and people driving in should register too. Assemble at the E P hall at 7 00 a m sharp on August 5th. Evart clocks one hour faster than Cieretime. Inquiries to 4 3 P Aube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All
Evart
Thompson & Wilkinson’s
P. Hall
Cieretime
Farwell Labor Day Celebration Promises Big Festivities
Farwell prepares for a large Labor Day event on Monday September 5 with aviation displays street games and extensive agricultural exhibits. prizes total substantial amounts for rye wheat red and white potatoes beans grains and more with categories for crops crops displays and crafts. the display committee and local firms sponsor dozens of prize awards and a baby show at the rest room with judging at 3 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
J. A. Henry
E. Oliver Best
C. I. Maurer
W. C. Fuller
J. H. Stinchcomb
L. Brazington
A. Lewalien
C. L. Littlefield
Jas. Davison
Olive Badger
L. Gee
E. Sias
J. Ballinger
L. EB. Bell Peck
Cc. I. Maurer
E. Howell
T. A. Fuller
E. W. Brown
A. Powell
C. E. Bingham
Nolan and
Teachworth
Jas
Stanley
Flora Powell
D. Diamond
F. Babcock
Stinchcomb
W. S. Sleight
Hose House
Jas. Ses Jcheiepd
Chas. Graham
Chas
U. E. Fair
D. R. Waite
W. Clayton
United Breeders’ Ass
Clare Larvest
Ra Rogers
A. J. Chappell
Joc. Stanley
Ochbas
Graban
Ohas
Stinchcombe
Governor Groesbeck Bans Prize Fighting In Michigan
Governor Alex J. Groesbeck declares abolishment of prize boxing in Michigan asserting that matches where fighters do not exert their best effort constitute framing and violate the boxing law. He notes the 1871 act and replies to Bishop Henderson on enforcement duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Alex J. Groesbeck
State Supreme Court
Theodore S. Henderson
Detroit
Methodist Church
Five Days of Fun at Northeastern Michigan Fair Opens
Bay City hosts a five day Northeastern Michigan Fair starting September 12 with independent midway attractions. Highlights include The Battle of the Marne showing war engines, Tex Wilson and cowboys, The Cycle Drome, Beckwith’s Zoological Garden, Sel don’s vaudeville, and free acts like International Auto Polo teams, elephants, wrestlers, wire walkers, aerial flyers, and a high altitude parachute drop by Capt Edward St Clair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Bay City
Rutherford
Marne
Tex
Wilson
Beckwith
Zoological Gardena
Seldon
John Robinson
Johannes Josepheen
Inlanders
Lamont
Cottrell-Powell
Eauestraina
Flory
Mlle Marguerite
LaBelle Flora
Inter-State Aircraft and Service Company
Edward St. Clair
Grant Township Farmers Adopt Electric Light Plan
The Central Michigan Light and Power Co. completed a line north of the city and fifteen farmers will use electric lights. Julius Schaeffer and others plan to feed chickens by electric light, hoping 24 hour light will boost production if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
Central Michigan Light & Power Co
Ailine
Julius Schaeffer
Wom
Chan
Chris’ Kretl
Obas. Kurz
T. W. Michhiel
Respected Sheridan Resident Mrs Black Dies at 53
Mrs. Wm. M. Black, a long time Sheridan resident, died Friday at her home at age 53 years 6 months and 24 days. Born Elia Ameliander in Ohio, she moved to Clare County as a child and married Wm. M. Black. Survived by husband, four of five children Laura M. and Byron, Davey, Clarence at home, plus two sisters and parents. Funeral Sunday at 2 from Colonville church with Rev. Teed. burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Township
Wm. M. Black
Elia Ameliander
van Buren County
Ohio
Clare County
Laura M. Nating
Jesse Cotton
Byron
Davey
Clarence
Hueband
Ehs
Ore Crobber
Colonville
Teed
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Popular Lady Contest Growing Stronger
The city reports results from the past week showing continued support for the contest to crown the most popular lady. Voting indicates growing interest as participants gain momentum and community attention.
Type Name on Mail To Insure Its Return
Postmaster General Will Hays backs a move urging all business letters to be typed by signature to avoid undeliverable mail marked No such person found. Congressman Patrick H. Kelley leads Michigan in adopting typed names to prevent confusion and errors in civil correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greeleys
Will Hays
Patrick H. Kelley
Michigan
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
A note of thanks messages relatives and friends for acts of sympathy, floral offerings, and comforting words from Rev Hendricks after a bereavement. Signed by Mr and Mrs John Gordon and family and others listed. Also a notice to students to report after the last bell next Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
John Gordon
James Irwin
Max Jerore
Edwin Jerore
Thos. Marshall
J. P. Donee
Sapt
Vehicle lighting and weight limits under House enrolled acts
The document summarizes Act No. 73 prohibiting driving on village or city streets after dark without a conspicuous front or rear light, punishable by up to five dollars. It also notes Act No. 60 amending Act 132 P. A. 1917 restricting highway vehicle weight, requiring load limits, and mandating height, width, and capacity information on motor vehicles. It grants highway commissioners authority to enforce and arrest violators, with penalties for neglect of duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioner
Mt Pleasant Eyes Big Cement Plant Plan
The Mt Pleasant Times reports a new 82 million corporation formed to manufacture Portland cement from marl and clay near Coldwater Lake. A key feature is a railroad line about miles long connecting Mt Pleasant to the Big Rapids branch, with offices in Mt Pleasant and most employees slated there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Appreciation for kindness after loss of wife and mother
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy during illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Grateful for floral offerings singers and Rev for consoling words Wo Black and Children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hsd
M. Black
Pastor Hugo Hoeneche Leaves Local Lutheran Church
Rev Hugo Hoeneche who has led the local Lutheran church for several years departed yesterday for Detroit where he has accepted a similar pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo _Hoeneche
Moreday
Detroit
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Gladwin County
Slaseified
Rose Anna Thompson
J. R. Orvis
Sheridan
P. Attention
P. Aube
Margaret Thayer
Faith Sarber
Maud Rogers
Josephine Bicknell
Erva Tenosiswood
Agnes Lewin
Alice Bicknell
Eva Veeder
Marjorie Jackson
Frances Davy
Lole Broderick
Sis Foran
Florence White
Mary Lister
Doris Mater
Dorothy Johnson
Dorothy McNeil
Marion Davy
Floresce Green
Freida Geibel
Portland Cement Factory
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