Fix Power House and Public Works Updates at South Haven
Rebuilding at the power house advances with new lab setup and a plan to fireproof and remodel the north half. A new brick front and roof improvements protect engines and the turbine area while a coal shed unloading device reduces costs and labor. Norma Bur will oversee the laboratory when opened, as Hazel Wilmot Henry Weaver marries in Kalamazoo.
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South Haven
Board of Public Works
Ash
Lerat
Lake Michigan
Sup McEwing
Ace
Norma Bur
County high school division ties fuel debate over Decatur berth
The northern county division results show Lawrence beat Paw Paw, Hartford over Lawrence, and Paw Paw over Hartford. Decatur to face winner for southern sectional title. Lawton barred from Decatur contest and Field Day after discovering ineligible catcher. protests by Supt. Murphy and Decatur’s Washburn upheld. Poole sisters depart on the Petoskey with unpaid hotel bill lingering.
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Lawrence
Paw Paw
Hartford
Decatur
Lawton
Supt. Murphy
Washburn
Murphy
County Association
First Bicycle Ordinance Arrest Noted in City
The first arrest of the summer for riding bicycles on sidewalks was made yesterday by Chief Sweet. The youth appeared before Judge Cady and paid a fine, settling the case. Chief Sweet issued a warning to deter further violations of the sidewalk riding ordinance.
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Sweet
Judge Cady
Judkin Hive L. O. Te-M Meeting Delayed to June
The group will not hold a meeting until the last Tuesday in June. No additional agenda details are provided.
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Judkin Hive
Crampton Seamen Compensation Bill Aims for Great Lakes
Rep Louis C Crampton of Lapeer Michigan argues for a federal seamen compensation bill covering Great Lakes sailors, paralleling Sutherlands railroad and express worker measure. He cites state laws and recent maritime disasters to urge protection for widows and orphans of lake crews amid ongoing lake steamship losses.
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Washington, D. C
Louis C. Crampton
Lapeet
Mich
Great Lakes
United Press Today
Michigan
Wil Bae
Crampton
United Press
Taft
Senate
Sutherland
Utah
Committee On the Judiciary
Orginal Sutherland
West Virginia
Eccles
Detroit
Detroit Company
Benjamin Noble
South Haven Falls to Bloomingdale 5 2 at Bangor
South Haven lost to Bloomingdale 5 to 2 at Bangor this afternoon ending their bid in the Field Day race. The BloomingdaleBan gor game next Wednesday on South Haven grounds becomes the decisive match to decide the northern section representative for the Field Day championship.
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South Haven
Bloomingdale
Bangor
Durkee Opens New Building With Work Pending
J E Durkee moved Saturday evening into his new building. The front is yet to be put in and a good deal of other work remains to be done.
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J. E. Durkee
Decoration Day Observances Shine in South Haven
Decoration Day in South Haven featured sunny weather, over seven hundred schoolchildren marching with veterans, and a first time water ceremony at the bridge with a floral float. Speakers included local representatives who spoke on wartime memories, with gratitude to Supt. McAlpine and teachers for student participation. The afternoon program at the Methodist church included prayers, honors for veterans, and a Gettysburg trip reminiscence.
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South Haven
McAlpine
Congress
Lake View
Chambers
McDowell
Stephenson
Dyckman Avenue
Mary Tierre
Gordon McKimmie
Miss Terrel
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lester
Bishop
C. A. Weidenfeller
Gettysburg
Kalamazoo Choir Delivers Annual Outing Concert in South Haven
The First M. E. church choir of Kalamazoo directed by Mrs. Harry Russell Horton performed its third annual concert at the South Haven M. E. church. Soloists included Mrs. Horton, Miss Combs, Mr. Hoekstra, and Mr. Wallace, with Edna Van Brook praised for her flute obligato. Despite a preceding storm reducing attendance, the program featured choruses, quartet and sextet numbers, favorites, and a closing group with notable lighting effects, followed by social visits among hosts Capt. and Mrs. S. F. Hill and other residents.
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M. E
Kalamazoo
Harry Russell Horton
South Haven
Horton
Mrs. Horton
Lucia
S. F. Hill
Road Bee Day urged to repair Michigan highways
Governor proclaims statewide Road Bee Day on June 4 and 5 to mobilize communities for two days of road repair. Officials urge careful planning under a road boss, removing obstacles, draining, grading, and resurfacing key stretches.
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Michigan
Scott Club Swat the Fly Campaign Planned For Labor Day
The Scott Club announces a campaign offering prizes for school children who bring in the most flies. First prize is 3 dollars, second 2 dollars, then a sequence of smaller awards totaling 12 dollars. Grocers, butchers, soda fountain men, and club ladies fund the awards. Mrs Geo D Carnes will collect and measure flies. Awards expected Labor Day.
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Scott Club
Geo. D. Carnes
Clever trained animals dazzle at Gem show
Last night at the Gem a live animal show drew crowds with clever, well trained acts led by a notably young baby seal or similar creature estimated at thirteen days old as a standout feature in the program.
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The
Gem
Memorial Day Proclamation by Michigan Governor 1914
Governor Ferris proclaims Memorial Day observance for May 20 1914 in Michigan. The proclamation honors Union soldiers and Grand Army of the Republic members and calls for sacred remembrance and greetings to veterans. Separate item notes off duty traffic posts resuming at principal corners Phoenix and Center streets.
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Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Woodbridge N. Ferris
State of
Michigan
Commonwealth
Phoenix and
Center Streets
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the Forest
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Clarence Hoekstra
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Nevin
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Willeby
Tate
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