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Newspaper

Ludington Daily News

Location

Ludington, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1925

Page

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Funeral for Francis T OConnell Monday

Tragedy casts sorrow over Ludington as Francis Thomas OConnell dies in Bay City.hundreds of friends business leaders lodge members and family gather after his body arrives by train. He planned to return home from his hotel room before his death and was last seen with hotel staff. Continued on Page 5 Column 5.

Ludington Wilks Solis Hall Tadington Francis O'Connell Trur's Lantington Francis Thomas O' Cometh Edwards O'Connell Morrison Finer Peter O'Connell Emily Bsher Hougant Franely Bay City Edward McCurdy Maoager Obenjehain Ohonchatn Saginaw

Hospital tag day total tops workers’ hopes

A hospital tag day raised 1096 dollars, slightly exceeding workers’ goals. Small donations from many residents formed the bulk of the sum, with major help from resort neighbors and hospital band members who organized and aided tag collection. The Harmony Makes Job Easier Day committee commended by Mrs. S. M. Snow for unified effort across districts.

Ludington Belin Jessie Loppenthien T. Ff Caldwell Oc. Wiensen Indyvery M. Snow Hospit Association

Fourth Ward Business Men Picnic Draws Wide Support

The Fourth Ward Business Men's Association sent representatives from each firm to the South Side Pioneer picnic at Kistler's Grove, showing strong local loyalty at 109 percent. They later held a Danish Hall meeting on August 9 to plan monthly gatherings and future civic efforts.

Fourth Ward South Side Kistler's Grove Association Picne Ile

Resort Hotel Fire Freezes Entrance Save Children

Battle Creek Mich Aug 1 Fire swept Labelle Resort Woteal near Cull Lake 14 miles west of Battle Creek destroying the hotel with an estimated 86 000 loss. James Milne 7H blind of Grand Rapids was lowered to safety by a improvised wire cable after two men fought through the flames. Several rooms held sleeping children locked in by parents as the blaze began.

Battle Creek Mich Labelle Woteal Cull Lake James Milne Grand Rapids W. Dunkley Hi Cgo Anitated Press Central Division al Spaulding Milne Elfldren

Train tale from Scotland proves never late

A Daily News staff writer recounts a humorous travel mishap at Cossall station in Nottinghamshire while booking a Carlisle journey. The agent insists the London Midland and Scottish line is never late, noting 84 minutes in Carlisle. The letter also recalls Killiecrankie and Grahams, linking Killicrankie to Scottish history and heritage sites.

Misa Agness. Maclaren Daily News Cosall Nottinghamshire Cossall Carlisle Canander Carliste Agnes London Midland and Scottish Railway Bonnie Dundee Killerankie Scotland Graham of Claverhouse Killicrankie Graham T. K. Hussey Ludington Killiecrankie Mario Corelli Satan

The Home Beautiful by P C Hansen

The article extols intrinsic grace of period furniture and its fit in home schemes balancing beauty and utility. It cautions against overloading with historical pieces, urging simplicity and congruity with surroundings. It offers assistance in selecting furniture befitting the desired home environment.

P. C. Hansen

Toothache Spoils Coolidge's Well Day in Plymouth

President Coolidge spends the first day of his Over Sunday visit near his father's home in Plymouth. He visits Woodstock for dental care, remains close to his base, and honors the grave of his son Calvin with a wreath. A large crowd watches from behind a marked line as local tourists pass through town.

Plymouth Coolidge Woortstock de. Rosewett Grove Woodstock Calvin Mancheon Colman

Epworth golf appeal aims to draw families and homes

Chicago speaker T S Gatke urged Epworth resort backers to invite families from home cities to settle nearby, praising Lincoln Hills improvements and landscape upgrades. D2 Anderson praised Byworth fellowship. Arthur Anderson thanked resorters. bond debt to be cleared within two years. A men’s luncheon discussed a future banquet and committee roles.

Notte Hpworth T. S. Gatke Chicago John Mall Mi Gotke Lincoln Hills Mr. Gatke Epworth Neraonally Anderson Grid Byworth Arthur J. Anderson C. W. MacPhail Arthur H. Simons Ileenmumittee

Airplane Search For Lost Flyers In Progress

CHICAGO Aug 15 AP An intensive search by airplane motor boat and automobile began for three young men missing since leaving in a plane three weeks ago for Detroit Charles Gathercoal professor at the University of Illinois School of Pharmacy is father of one of the missing men and sent a motor boat to search the southern end of Lake Michigan A second motor boat from Ludington will search the east shore M J Drabik flew over the lower end of the lake for observation The missing trio are Norris M Gathercoal N P Barker and George Contellier.

Chicago Detroit Kon. Gathercoal University of Iinois School of Pharmacy Lake Michigan Ludington M. J. Drabik Norris M. Gathercoal N. P. Barkero George Contellier

Vanderbilt to Wed Weather for Ludington Area

Weather summary for Ludington and vicinity notes unsettled conditions with possible thundershowers. Temperature near normal with slight cooling trends. southerly winds may strengthen to fresh southeast. Rainfall total a quarter inch last week. five days clear, one partly cloudy, one cloudy.

Ludington Stmnday Alberta Saskatchewaty Northwest Lake Region Ohio Valley South Atlantic Norhwest Lake Lower Michigan Superior

Sitchen Slain With Wife in Muncie Shootout

In Muncie Indiana Aug 15 Ben Hance and his wife were slain. George Dutch Anderson is at large. One-Arm Wolfe of Muncie was arrested aiding the investigation. Wolfe claims Hance and his wife were killed by Anderson and others. Yorktown residents identify Wolfe in a precrime car sighting preceding the shooting.

Muncie Ind ALP Nemisis Ben Hance Gerald Chapman George Dutch) Anderson Thanes Toluy Wolfe Muncieman Hance Andersen White

Beecher Kaye Sets Oats Record in Custer Township

Beecher Kaye, prominent Custer township farmer, threshed 1,2680 bushels of oats from 15 acres, averaging about 4 bushels per acre. He also yielded 1,108 bushels of wheat from 17 acres, with a general average near 30 bushels per acre and wheat average around 40 bushels per acre.

Beecher Kaye Custer Township Kiyo

Blaze at Meat Packers Plant Destroyed in Chicago

A fire tore through the GH. Ham mond & Co. meat packing plant in Chicago’s stockyards district, gutting the structure and causing extensive damage estimated upward of 31 million. The blaze began on the second floor as workers were exiting, spread to greases and storage vats, engulfed the third floor, and led to the collapse of both stories as multiple fire companies fought the flames. The G.HE Waniniend Co. is owned by Swift & Co. Public high schools in Athietica are mentioned in error.

Hammond &O G. HE. Waniniend Co Swift & Co

Epworth Assembly Plans Bond Clearance and Reelection

Epworth Assembly will clear a $235,000 debt within two years. Trustees were reelected, including W. Rathje and J. Newcomer. Arthur J. Andersen will not seek reelection as president. The assembly organized a new executive committee. An annual assessment increased to 65 for cottage owners, with total next year 95.

Epworth Assembly W. Ed. Rathje tVdeage Hipago Wm. J. Rathje Wilson S. Naylor Appleton Wis Wirst Isak Lotington Walker MM. Parmelee Ludington WIT Dangel Wood Rathje Stalcraft Andersen Lot Belthy Lester JL Smith Colum

Ludington Boys Earn Honors In National Rifle Matches

Thom McIntosh and Evar Gustafson, Ludington youths, are among 18 Camp Custer cadets notified of honors as they join rifle team members from camps nationwide. They head to Camp Perry, Ohio, in August for national matches against Army, National Guard and civilian entrants. Transport, uniforms, and subsistence provided. strong year for the pair as they prepare for competition.

Thom McIntosh T. Wy. McIntosh West Court Evar Gustafson John Gustafson Lidington Avenue Citi Camp Custer Poore Generadl United States Army Ludington Custer Camp Verry Ohio United States National Guard Per Camp Perry Domay Homald Cup Lana Eaknigy

Two Die in Canadian Rail Collision Near Cowley

In a wheaten collision between a Canadian National railway local passenger train and a light pusher engine near Cowley Alberta, two members of the engine crews were killed and two persons were injured.

Lethbridge Alta Canadian Magifie Railway Cowley Albaboota

Army Fund Drive Continues This Week Amid Names

An army fundraising drive moves forward this week with numerous contributors listed. Readers recognize a long roster including Merion Savory, Wilimapk & Son, Plamen A N Sites, Woda Thiniiitit Tortimenen Taie, and others.

Caese Merion Savory Papi

Funeral Monday for Mrs Morgan in Glen Cove

The funeral of Mrs Af rs 1 P Morgan wife of the international banker will be held Monday at St John s church in Locust Valley. The Protestant Episcopal service will be conducted by Rev Charles W Linton with only family present. Interment follows in Locust Valley cemetery. The Morgan estate was closed to visitors though condolences arrived by mail and card. Mrs Morgan died at her Glen Cove home after a prolonged sleeping sickness battle. The report notes the family autumn to Page 8 Column 1.

Glen Cove N.Y P. Morgan International Banker Ui St. John’s Tuttington Locust Valley N. Y Charles W. Linton Elurch

Still and Liquor Taken by Raiders

A still operating in a secluded fruit cellar and 10 gallons of Hullar were found at the Otto Carlson home on the former Manistee road by Sheriff Andrew Anderson and his posse Saturday afternoon. Starting at 3 o'clock Sheriste Anderson, with Under Officer Tony Motel and Chief Timothy J Barber raided the Carlson home north of Jebany's corners. With search warrant and affidavit of pay due they seized two hundred gallons of mash, another still and coil, four cases of liquor and accessories. Carlson was lodged in the county jail and will have a hearing Monday to determine evidence from purchasers of liquor. The sheriff noted the difficulty in securing such evidence, saying most violators avoid naming sources.

Otto Carlson Manistee Road Andrew Anderson Shérite Anderson Tony Motel Timothy J. Barber Carlson Jebany’s Corners Anderson

Basement Changes in High School Athletics Facility

The high school basement undergoes major renovation to serve new athletic functions. West side now has three rooms for girls showers toilets and lockers with good heating and lighting. East side mirrors layout for boys facilities and access via a central gym area.

Board of Education

Flower Committee Meets to Plan City Flower Show

A Monday meeting of the Municipal Flower committee at Guild hall will set plans for a Thursday and Friday flower show. Ward chairmen and helpers urged to attend with blossoms from gardens to represent Ludington as a beautifying effort extending beyond city borders. The event aims to grow into a county wide movement promoting joy and civic spirit through flowers.

Municipal Flower Committee Guildhall Ludington the Woman's Latterary Club

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