Michigan Crossing Crashes Kill Ten Across State
Ten people die in three crossing crashes on railroad and interurban lines near Wason Trenton and Grand Haven. Former Rep George M Long and family die when struck by an interurban at Springer's crossing. Additional victims include Frank Pouch and daughter at Spring Lake crossing and others in Detroit and Bay City area crashes.
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Detroit
Mich
Wason
Trenton
Grand Haven
George M. Long
Pompeii
Woodland Beach
Monroe
Spring Lake
Frank Pouch
Virginia
Grand Trunk
Spring Lake Crossing
Fouch
State Public Utilities Commission
Rep. Long
Alexander Rucinski
Tragic Duck-Hunt Accident Claims Rhineholder Rimple
Rhineholder Rimple, 16, was fatally shot when his 12 gauge shotgun discharged in a narrow boat during a duck hunt near Stevensville Michigan. The lock malfunction caused the gun to fire into his head. companions assisted him to shore and a coroner ruled no inquest needed.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Rhineholder Rimple
Grandmere Mere
Tive Miles
Stevensville
Deerlake
Michigan
Rimple
Frank Vanesdale
Emil Schoenegge
George H. Slaughter
Girl Parachute Jumper Fatally Injured at Niles
Miss Dagmar Stediman, 21, of Copenhagen Denmark, died after a parachute belt failed and she dropped 200 feet into Barron Lake at Niles Mich. Pilot William Kayser tried to assist by lowering his plane to the water. She had been performing exhibitions for several weeks and died of internal injuries and extensive bruises. Relatives sought.
Man Admits Crimes Before Suicide In Alpena
Alpena MIch. Oct 19 Authorities say Leon ard W. Snyder self styled boys minister confessed numerous crimes against boys since age 18 before hanging himself in county jail Thursday. Snyder 56 had been jailed on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses tied to a welfare scam. In a public confession he said he collected 40000 dollars in recent years for supposed welfare work among boys. He fled Alpena three years earlier after allegedly harming a boy and bringing him there.
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Alpena
Mielr
C(ap
Leonard W. Snyder
Snyder
Bas Kuiomer
de Garr
Lie Wag
Bronglie
Monroe Stone Plant Suffers Big Fire Loss
The France Stone Co plant one mile south of Monroe on the Dixie highway was damaged by fire early Sunday, with losses about 250000. Origin unknown, crusher and screen buildings wrecked, machinery ruined, acetylene tanks exploded, and houses within a mile were rocked. The plant employed 150 men and will be rebuilt despite water shortages hampering firefighters.
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Monroe, Mich
France Stone Co
Monroe
Dixie Highway
Bond
Livingstone Funeral Set For Tuesday In Detroit
William Livingstone industrialist and president of the Dime Savings Bank and Lake Carriers' Association dies of heart disease. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Tuesday afternoon under Detroit Commandery Knights Templar with Rev. Joseph A. Vance officiating. Burial in Woodmere Cemetery. Survived by three sons W P Seabourn R and Robert Bruce Livingstone and four daughters Mrs James Crampton Scott Mrs John Ripley Odell Susie and Helen Livingstone.
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Detroit
William Livingstone
Dime Savings Bank
Lake Carriers’ Association
First Presbyterian Church
Livingstone
Knights Templar
Joseph A. Vance
Woodmere Cemetery
W. P., Seabourn R
Robert Bruce Livingstone
James Crampton Scott
John Ripley Odell
Susie
Helen Livingstone
Monroe County to vote on building new jail
Monroe County voters are set for a special election on Monday April 5 to decide a jail construction proposition. The building committee will prepare cost estimates and present plans at the December meeting after jail inspectors condemn the current facility as filthy unsanitary and unfit to house people.
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Monroe County
Monroe
Mich
Monroe County Board of Supervisors
Board of
Attacked by Negro Woman Near Detroit Suburb
Mrs. Irene Sanger of Melvindale was attacked in her home by a 16 year old black woman who slashed her throat with a razor then left her unconscious in a ditch. Carpenters nearby found the victim, and doctors say she barely survived. The assailant fled before an armed posse could capture her.
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Detroit
Irene Sanger
Melvindale
Sanger
Find Body of Second Crowned Man Sunday
Muskegon Mich Oct 19 The denuded body of Charles Ballow 27 Muskegon was found in the Grand River at Grand Haven Sunday. Ballow and roommate Leonard Adams 24 had been missing since Oct 2 Adams body and Ballow’s car were found in the Grand River a week earlier. Officers cannot explain clothing loss, suggesting water force may have torn it off.
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Muskegon
Midh
Charles Ballow
Grand River
Grand Haven Sunray
Ballow
Leonard Adams
Adams
Coriud River
Grand Haven
Girl dies after auto overturns in ditch near Owosso
Six year old Bernice Mitchell of New Lothrop died at midnight Saturday from injuries suffered Friday night when an automobile driven by Milton Vernon skidded into a ditch and turned over. She had a broken neck and was submerged in water, with other occupants escaping injury.
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Joseph Zinovich
Detroit
Mount Clemens
Owosso, Mich
Del
Cady Bernice Mitchell
Floyd Mitchell
New Lothrop
Milton Vernon
Western State Normal wallops Valparaiso in Kalamazoo
Western State Normal defeated Valparaiso University decisively in Kalamazoo on a Saturday game. The host dominated early and never trailed, scoring through a 6 yard punt return and standout freshman George Trasigue who led the offense with three touchdowns.
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Western State Normal Wallops
Valparaiso
Kalamazoo
Western State
Valancaise University
Iiga
George Trastigue
Choma Feshman
Stu
Gercine
Vandenburg to address development bureau in Bay City
Arthur H. Vandenburg will deliver an address at a dinner here for the Eastern Michigan Development Bureau on October 22. Representatives from seven counties in eastern Michigan and state officials are expected to attend along with boards of supervisors planning to participate.
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Bay City
Arthur H. Vandenburg
Grand Rapids Herald
Easiery Monikan Development Bureau
Michigan
Ticote Counties Boards of Supervisors
Imb Catches Trigger With Fatal Hunting Accident
In Bay City Michigan Stanley Zwachi, 13, died at a hospital after a hunting accident. He and two companions were in the woods when a gun discharged as the trigger caught on a limb, the shot entering Zwacki's hip.
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Bay City
Mich
Qet
Mopaapy
Stanley Zwachi
Uentley
Zwacki
State Troopers Raid Detroit Gambling House
State troopers raided Murphy's place at Grand River Avenue and the Severmife road yesterday, seizing an elaborate roulette wheel a small quantity of liquor liquor and other gambling paraphernalia. No arrests were made.
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Detroit
Dne Murphy
Grosse Points Club Destroyed by Fire
A fire devastated the Grosse Points Club early Sunday morning near Detroit. The incident caused an estimated loss of about 400000 dollars with total damages around 500000 dollars. K en Wales indicates five pears were involved and the event remains under investigation.
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Detroit
Grosse Pointe
Ken Wales
Four Join New Auxiliary in Scotville
In Scotville Mrs C A Sette and Mrs Edgar Wood lead efforts to form an auxiliary for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. New members Tanina Beatie and others were elected to the Scotville unit, with officers and committee roles assigned at a Tuesday meeting.
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C. A. Sette
Scotvile
Edgar Wood
Badingtean
Mondinues
Osemiad
Tania
Beatie
Taeda Berge
Ehssler
Riverdale Marriage Anniversary Prompts Alabama Church Ceremony
Mis and Mars observe wedding anniversary with a ceremony at the local church. The couple, residents of Riverdale, celebrated with family and friends last Saturday, sharing memories from their years together and plans for future gatherings.
Local Social Roundup Heads Home for Weekend Visits
Mrs. John Stark returns from Detroit after two weeks visiting her brother Chas Hansen and family. Mrs. H J Gregory and daughter Kathleen visit Chase. Glare Adams returns from Dearborn with a new Ford. Mrs. Herman Hansen and Mrs. J Ogilvie visit Scottville on business. S D Squire motoring to Ludington to attend supervisor sessions. several residents shop in Manistee and visit relatives, including trips by Mrs. Ralph Baushke Evelyn Brinke and Mrs. Julia Hansen. The Misses Thirga and Phyliss Boerim return from Ludington to spend weekend with parents Mr. and Mrs Zeko Boerimaz. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Griffith of Tallman spend Sunday with sister Mrs. Wm Alexander.
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H. J. Gregory
Kathleen
Julien
Chase
Glare Adams
Delireit
Herman Hansen
K. Ogilvie
Scottville
D. Squire
Ludington
Ralph Baushke
Evelyn Brinke
Julia Hansen
Manistee
H. 0
Loken
Dietz
Thirga
Phyliss Boerim
4Zeko Boerimaz
Frank Griffith
Tall
W. J. Cook
Wm. Allen
Gale damages awnings on Scotville stores
A Sunday gale wrecked awnings and damaged windows at three Scotville businesses W J Cook meat market E K Xobo drug store and N V McPherson drug store The wind bent iron rods and shattered windows with other local damage reported in the town plus community notes on residents and trips
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Scottville, Mich
Qet
W. J. Cook
E. Ekixobo
N. V. McPherson
Indiana show highlights cattle testing and medals
About 300 youths attend a Indianapolis show stressing cow testing and breeding standards. The article explains medal criteria based on butterfat and weight, notes Dr. W. A. Rawson herd near Riverton nearing gold medal, and discusses future emphasis on registry data and management over flashy handling.
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W. A. Rawson
Riverton
Oceana County New Mail Service Bridges Wide Gap
A new bus mail service began Monday October 12 linking Muskegon Ludington and Pentwater turning Oceana points toward the city with the harbor. It marks the first direct mail route between Oceana and the north harbor in years and is expected to improve winter service with state county and Greyhound support plus United States mail routing.
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Muskegon
Ludington
Pentwater
Oceana County Herald of
Shelby
Oceana Points
Millon Doar Harbor
Chicago
State Highway Department
Mason
Greyhound Management
Hart
United States
Pentwater Literary Club Hosts Teachers Reception
Pentwater Midh October 19. Members of the Women’s Literacy club of Pentwater hosted a reception for teachers and patrons of the public school at Mrs. W. H. Gardner’s home. Over 56 guests enjoyed a fine program with Supt. S. A. Louden Miss Tillie Nichols H. T. Hill Miss Nellie Sarles and Tr. Charles Moore speaking for various groups. Vocal solos by Mrs. Emery Birdsall and Miss Cecile Pratt complemented the event. Refreshments were served. rooms were decorated with autumn blooms. The club meets next Monday at 2 20 pm with Mrs. Fincher as hostess. Robert Fulton in 1814 designed a warship to be propelled by steam.
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Pentwater
Midh
Women's Literacy Club of
W. H. Gardner
Alys. F. W. Fincher
D. J. Malstead
Benton Harbor
Pentwater Club
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Nellie Sarles
S. Verbeck
Charles Moore
Emery Birdsall
Cecile Pratt
Creomulsion Promises Relief From Persistent Colds
An ad touts Creomulsion as a new remedy for persistent coughs and colds claiming it soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It cites creosote as a key ingredient with other healing elements and guarantees satisfaction with money back if symptoms persist.
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Creonulsion Company
Allanta
Cady
Oceana County Lawyer Dies in Grand Rapids
Hart Oct 12 74 year old John J S Hanson longtime Oceana county prosecutor died at Bulleworth hospital Grand Rapids after several months illness. Survived by widow two daughters Mrs Vernon Luther Muskegon and Mrs Laura McCallum Holton and two brothers Charles Detroit Fremont Fredericksburg Va. Born in Claybanks township he held multiple local offices including village president justice of the peace sheriff probate judge and secretary of the salvor board and was last elected prosecuting attorney. Hanson also identified with the insurance business.
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Hart
Mid
John J. S. Hanson
Hirt
Oceana County
Bulleworth Hospital
Grand Rapids
Owo
Vernon Luther
Muskegon
Laura McCallum
Holton
Charles
Detroit
Fremont
Fredericksburg
Claybanks Township
Arifest
One Divorce Listed in Court at Hart
WIART Mich Oct 1 The lightest court calendar in fall session opened with one divorce suit on the calendar Cartrugde Turgard versus Jacob Burgard Two quiet title suits entered Ira L Tillousan versus Thomas Phelips and Bog State er al versus John US Hanson and Adu Hanson plus one criminal case People versus May Yloffman liquor law violation Jury issues Walter Paulson versus Fred Knapp appeal issues of fret for non jury cases listed on the docket
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Wiart
Mich
Joseph Barton
Hut
T Hat
Lyers & Pond
Oceana Pays 2500 For County Agent
Tart Michigan October 19 Oceana county supervisors voted to appropriate 2500 to pay the salary of a county agricultural agent for the ensuing year. Last year 1600 was paid by the county with the farm bureau making up the difference. The same meeting approved 1800 for the county health nurse with Red Cross funds covering the rest last year. The fall session closed with routine bills. The building committee reported the new home on the county poor farm would be ready for occupancy early in November.
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Tart
Mich
Oceana
Farm Bureau
Red Cross Organization
New Islands Reported Off Mindanao By Japanese Explorer
Oct 19 report states a group of coral islands worth about 200 million yen was discovered in the South Seas by Japanese explorer M. Inouye. The islands lie about 350 sea miles off Mindanao, uninhabited, largest island said to be fifteen miles in circumference. A technical survey begins, with full details to be submitted to the International Geographical Association.
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Tokyo
South Seas
M. Inouye
Japan Geographical Society
Mindango Island
Philippines
International Geographic Association
Inouye
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Ad
An old advertisement promotes McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to strengthen frail children and combat rickets. It claims easy use, replaces cod liver oil, and guarantees results with a money back offer. Available at Snow's Drug Store, Sahlmark's Pharmacy, or any druggist.
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McQay
Snow
Sahlmark’s
McCoy
McCoy’s
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Chas, Hansen
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Indianapolis
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International Gas Engine
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