Echoes of State Society Heard at Pomological Meeting
The Pomological society heard echoes Wednesday afternoon from the state horticultural meeting at Traverse City two weeks ago. E L Keasey reviewed the program and answered questions, giving a clear impression of the gathering and detailed insights on points of local interest. H E Merritt resigned as secretary and Paul Ketcham was elected to fill the position. The executive committee prepared winter topics, with leaders currently out of town, so dates await confirmation. Continued on 4th page.
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The
Keasey
H. E. Merritt
Paul Ketcham
Michigan Agricultural College
Final resting place will be at old home
The body of D. R. Atkins who died Oct 11 was disinterred today and shipped by 4 45 train on the first lap toward Worcester Mass where burial will be near his old home Mrs Atkins will make Worcester her home They were married there thirty years ago Christmas day Undertaker J P Mohler accompanied Mrs Atkins as far as Kalama zoo to see her safely started on her long journey Weather outlook calls for lower and upper Michigan and Wisconsin Fair and colder Thursday Friday fair moderate northwest winds becoming variable
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D. R. Atkins
Worcester
Mass
Must Return Or Lose Jobs Ultimatum Marks Copper Strike Stand
United Press reports Calumet and Hecla mine managers issued an ultimatum to 12 000 striking workers saying all jobs would be filled by laborers if men did not return to work by tomorrow. The company claims it could hire 1 500 miners on a day’s notice and urged operators to extend the deadline. Local business leaders formed a five member committee to intercede for the strikers as officials weigh the impact of the demand.
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Calumet
Calumet and Hecla Company
Chicago
Retenn
WCTU to Meet on Phoenix Street Friday Afternoon
The W C T U plans a meeting with Mrs. Darby on Phoenix Street Friday afternoon this week. Williams remains in Burgess Kalamazoo recovering from surgery. Charles Giddings proprietor of the Martford House visited from Hartford today. A line about a probable $609 Cable-Nojedn appears.
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Darby
Phoenix St
Williams
Burgess Kalamazoo
Charles Giddings
Martford
Hartford
Rebel Attack Upon Capital by Upset Press
Rumors of a planned rebel assault on Mexico City cause unease. Reports from Chihuahua say General Villa with 15,000 rebels may march on the capital. Refugees from Tampico cite constitutionalists plotting an attack on Mexico City or Vera Cruz. General Zapata with 2,000 men stays about sixteen miles away, fueling worry though a direct assault is not expected.
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Mexico City
Chihuahua
Villa
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Zapata
Altho
Quit Huerta To Fight Him
A new Mexican revolutionary movement emerged independent of the Carranza Villa effort. Led by Emilio Gomez Felix Diaz and General Orozco and Salazar, the force comprises former federals and scattered bands. Orozco and Salazar have backed Huerta and command about 4000 troops.
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E!l
Paso
Emilio Gomez
Felix Diaz
Orozco
Salazar
Huerta
Christmas Cantata Sunday Evening at Congregational Church
The Congregational church chorus presents The Morn of Glory by Frederick Peace under Miss Shoemaker. Rev. Jones offers interpretation. Soloists include Mrs C O Monroe Mrs J H Johnson Miss Fullenwider Mrs Lundquist Mr Moyer Mr Johnston Mr Symonds. Violin by Mr Vivian Hill and Godards Berfeuse. Additional aria The Christ is Born by Emil Louis. Ave Maria by Marchetti. A silver collection concludes the service.
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Congregational Church
Frederick Peace
McAlpine
Emil Louis
Monroe
Philip Sheridan
Marchetti
Judge John M. Mott Leaves Hospital to Rejoin Work
Judge John M. Mott, ill since December 6, has recovered enough to leave City Hospital and stay with his daughter Mrs. C. M. Spencer at Mrs. Kenyon's home. He desires to return to his office and resume business, and was driven downtown by Dr. L. G. Rhodes to visit his office this afternoon, with plans to be back on the job soon.
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John M. Mott
C. M. Spencer
James Whitcomb Riley Autograph Brings Near Hundred Bid
Indiana author James Whitcomb Riley aided the anti tuberculosis campaign by signing left handed on a card with a Red Cross Seal. The autograph card sold at auction for nearly $100, reflecting Riley's effort despite paralysis of his right hand.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Indiana
Red Cross
Riley
LaRue Stock 10 Makes Selections for Christmas Gifts
The Variety store and Amsted's Book and Art Shop display a wide array of toys and gifts for children and adults. Charles S. Hill and Chas E Abell offer masculine goods and fine drugstore items. The Merson Shoe Co and Suhr and Mann showcase shoes and slippers in tempting displays, underscoring neat footwear as a practical gift.
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Amsted
Charles S. Hill
Wolgast Favorite Over White In Ten Round Bout Odds
Milwaukee readers favored Benny Wolgast over Johnny White at ten to eight in a ten round fight scheduled for tomorrow night. Wolgast rested today and will train lightly to make weight, while White prepares for the challenge in the boxing card tonight.
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Wolgast
Milwaukee
Robert Payne Receives Life Membership in Dutcher Lodge
Robert Payne was awarded a parchment life membership in Dutcher lodge No. 193 F and A M of Douglas Michigan. Raised Master Mason April 10, 1867, he was granted the honor October 15, becoming the lodge’s first life member and second oldest member.
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Robert Payne
Dutcher Lodge
Douglas
Mich
Payne
Lou B. Winsor
Wiz
Pomona Lodge
K. of P
Christmas Ward Meeting for Relief Ladies
Attention of the ladies is called to the ward committees meeting to plan the Christmas distribution. Do not fail to be present at the rest room Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o clock to assist in appointing sub committees. Mrs. M Porter, Chairman.
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M. Porter
Chinese Fill Court Room Mrs Sing on Trial for Murder
Chicago December 18 Mrs Alice Sing a Missouri farm worker turned missioner faced trial for the murder of her husband Charles Sing a wealthy restaurant keeper stabbed Sept 3 The court room crowded with Orientals as the state planned a circumstantial case possibly seeking the death penalty Sing body found in his upscale apartment beside his unconscious wife who spoke of a struggle with two men one suspect fled and Mrs Sing was later indicted
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United Press
Chicago
Alice Sing
Missouri
Charles Sing
Chinatown
Sing
Fire destroys mill in East Jordan causing heavy loss
East Jordan lumber mill Mill B of East Jordan Lumber Co. at East Jordan burned early today, causing an estimated $100,000 loss. The fire is believed to have started from spontaneous combustion.
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Boyne City
East Jordan Lumber Co
East Jordan
Burial Sunday for L. K. Jillson at local Methodist Church
Funeral services for L. K. Jillson, 76, who died Wednesday in Kalamazoo, will be held Sunday at 2:30 p m at the Methodist church. The affair is under the auspices of the G A R and I O O F. Jillson leaves six sons and two daughters, including Charles, Harry and Stanley in California, Roy in Idaho, George and William in Michigan, Mrs Grant Jillson in Indiana, and Mrs Lottie Sherman in India. His western sons may arrive for the service. He had been a pioneer resident, aided by his sons in California years ago, and had lived here most of his life.
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L. K. Jillson
Kalamazoo
Methodist
Jillson
Burgess Hospital
Charles
Harry
Stanley Jillson
California
Roy Jillson
Weiser
Idaho
George Jillson
William Jillson
South Haven
Grant Jillson
Hammond
Ind
Lottie Shernan
Baur
India
Sherman
Local residents make short trips and visits
B E Miller arrived in the city from Kalamazoo to check on Main Street residence property. Rev E W Hughes departed on the 1 10 train to Paw Paw for a brief stay. Mrs Rhoda Brock visits her Kalamazoo daughter. Mrs Guy Nelson and children left to visit relatives in Coloma. Mrs N E Shrock arrived from Kalamazoo to stay over the holidays with her Tauner parents.
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B. E. Miller
Kalamazoo
Main St
E. W. Hughes
Paw Paw
Rhoda Brock
Guy Nelson
Coloma
N. E.shrock
E. J. Tauner
Santa Claus letters aid and gifts sought by volunteers
Community charity seeks help to fulfill Santa Claus letters from children. Mr and Mrs Chocolate inquire and select a letter, while Mr Fore donates a dollar for gifts. South Haven Relief Society plans distribution, asks donors to contact Mrs M Porter or The Tribune with offerings of clothing food toys and help with delivery. Continued on Sth page.
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Mrs. Chocolate
Santa Claus
Fore
Tribune
South Haven Relief Society
M. Porter
the Tribune
Dr R W Lamoreaux Died Suddenl y in Battle Creek
Dr R Wirt Lamoreaux Battle Creek physician died suddenly today from dilation of the heart He was a former instructor of anatomy at the University of Michigan The obituary notes his professional ties and his sudden death in Battle Creek on December 18.
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Battle Creek
R. Wirt Lamoreaux
University of Michigan
Major Burkhart Named Health Board Secretary
Lansing December 18 Governor Ferris appointed Major John L Burkhart of Big Rapids as secretary of the state board of health He served long in the U S army medical department with sanitation work and a fine army record He is a personal friend of Governor Ferris and the appointment has been anticipated for days
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Lansing
Ferris
John L. Burkhart
Big Rapids
State Board of Health
Burkhart
United States Army
Walter Scheel Improves After Appendicitis Surgery
Walter Scheel, recently operated on at City Hospital for appendicitis, shows slow but steady improvement in his health and is holding his town through the recovery. George Sweet returned home after weeks with kin in Wisconsin. Mrs. Isaac Flora visited Packard. Mrs. Branch, formerly of Bangor, now in Battle Creek, returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Funk. S Van Ostrand was a Kalamazoo visitor. C. Billings traveled between trains on a St. Joseph business trip. William Parish and family of Kalamazoo, guests of Mrs. L. J. Bennett, came to see Mrs. C. W. Parish in critical condition. ad Mott.
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Walter Scheel
Isaac Flora
Packard
Branch
Bangor
Battle Creek
Chas. Funk
S. van Ostrand
Kalamazoo
C. Billings
St. Joseph
William Parish
Gertrude Sanford
Max
L. J. Bennett
C. W. Parish
Parish
Ad Mott
Farm land for exchange and rent offer in city
J C Merson offers to exchange a 10 acre farm for city property and rents. Contact 321 Michigan Ave. August 18 1925.
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J. C.merson
Michigan Ave
Plan Taking Over Wires Washington Dec 18
Government ownership of telephones and rail lines may be authorized by Congress this session. House leaders said plans include an administration bill to be considered by the democratic caucus. The first assistant postmaster general noted a committee report on government ownership will be released soon, but valued properties would require years of work.
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Washington
Congress
House
Serious operation for Nels Nielson in Kalamazoo
Nels Nielson, visiting from the north, traveled with his brother Fred to Kalamazoo for work and fell ill in the street. He underwent an immediate operation last evening to save his life and is now in a Kalamazoo hospital in serious but improving condition. Pred Neilson returned home after assisting his brother.
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Nels Nielson
Fred Nielson
Kalamazoo
Fred Neilsoft
Pred Neilson
Miss Violet Colby Returns Home From Benton Harbor
Miss Violet Colby arrived home last evening after a stay in Benton Harbor beginning Sunday evening.
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Violet Colby
Benton Harbor
Chicago Markets See Fresh Egg Break and Stable Butter Prices
Market reports show a continued egg price drop while stock remains unchanged. Butter trades steady with moderate volume. potatoes see slight decline, and overall demand remains light. Receipts include 3,477 tubs of butter, 3,162 cases of eggs, and 40 railroad cars of potatoes. Poultry in fair demand at steady prices. fruits and vegetables active with minor price changes.
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Dell
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Michigan
Wisconsin
MR. Mott
Hospital
Ee Wiltama
United Reese
United Pres
MR. Jillson
P. W
R. W. Lamoreaux
Jinited Press
George Sweet
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