Armory Site Choice Sealed by City for South Haven Troop
Military board accepts any armory site as long as quarters for 32 horses and mounted drill space are provided. Conference held with city officials and Board of Trade to discuss park option, funding, and bonding. Major Phillips urges park site for central location and civic use, with state paying maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Military Board
City Hall
Wmiade Plain
M. J
Durkee
Major Phillips
A. S. Dyckman Park
Ravine
Moon
Center Street
Kalamazoo
Phoenix
Eagle Streets
Conger
Broadway
Smith
Phillips
Military Board
South Hever
Mupch
Owosso
United States
War Department
Secretary of War
Canada
South Haven
Major Smith
Knudsen
Dilley
Board of Trade
Board of Management
Chicago
Phillipe
Changes in State Guard Lansing June 15
Michigan's National Guard must rebuild under the new federal militia law. The force will grow from 3,500 to 12,000 by 1921, with infantry units expanding to 100 men per company and cavalry to 70 per troop, while artillery batteries drop to 123. A new federal pay provision will compensate militiamen for drilling up to 48 times yearly.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
National Guard
Congress
Wilson
Michigan Guard
Secretary of War
Michigan National Guard
Vining Rites Planned After City Man Dies at Home
L H Vining died Wednesday at 130 Van Buren Street in the city after years of ill health. He will be buried in Covert with a prayer service at his home Friday at 11 30 a.m. and church services at Covert Congregational at 2 30 p.m. Rev L G Kent will conduct. His mother Mrs Robert Vining of Jackson and brother Robert Vining of Adams Mass were visiting before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Vining
van Buren Street
Covert
Covert Congregational Church
L. G. Kent
Robert Vining
Jackson
Adams
Mass
Rose Brand Butter Wrappers Reflect Creamery Branding
A reader notes that what seems to be South Haven Creamery butter carries Rose Brand on wrappers or cartons by season. When cartons bear the name, it appears on the carton. when only thin wrappers are used, the branding appears there. The message urges support for home industries and improves on prior butter choices before creameries existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Haven
Home Industries
Adv
South Haven Chautauqua Opening Date Change
The South Haven Chautauqua will open Friday August 11, per Redpath word. The first set date was August 17, but updated word confirms the eleventh as the opening date.
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South Haven Chautauqua
Redpaths
Word
Russians Reach New Front in World War Push Near Verdun
Russians drive forward in a major offensive across Europe, threaten the chief railway centers held by German forces, and report prisoner totals rising to 121,000. German units regain some ground near Thiaumont farm northeast of Verdun as the war effort continues.
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Teutons
Thiaumont Farm
Verdun
Observes Flag Day Birthday at Mrs Lull Home
Yesterday afternoon friends gathered at Mrs George Lull to celebrate her birthday. The social gathering lasted into the evening with a dainty supper served at five. Each place setting included a silk flag honoring Flag Day. Guests included Mesdames Willis Hallock, R R Gleason, L G Wan, Triece, Isaac Flora, Wm Wenban, John Wyn, Viola McGregor and Miss Alice Sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lull
Lall
Mesdames Willis Hallock
R. R. Gleason
L. G. Wan
Triece
Isaac Flora
Wm. Wenban
John Wyn
Viola McGregor
Alice Sell
Bassett surveys fruit outlook on cross-country trip
L. H. Bassett traveled from Louisville toward Grand Rapids calling on old friends and gathering data on fruit crop prospects. He planned to continue his tour to Saugatuck for further fruit outlook surveys and expressed belief in women’s voting rights once properly aged.
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L. H. Bassett
Louisville
Grand Rapids
Saugatuck
Bassett
United States
Wordmen Again Eat Oranges From West
Members of South Haven Camp MWA receive Sunkist oranges from Frank Humphrey of Lindsay California. He sends a box each year to C F Hunt, clerk of the local camp, who distributes them at the First State Bank.
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South Haven Camp
M. W.A
Frank Humphrey
Lindsay
Cal
Sunkist
C. F. Hunt
First State Bank
Bid Notice for Stone Roads in South Haven Township
South Haven Township invites sealed bids for 2 percent miles of stone roads 16 feet wide. Bids open at Township Hall on June 24 at 2 p m for a project estimated at 500 dollars. Clerk F R Poorman oversees the bidding process.
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South Haven
Ukay
Riverside Studio Opens With Photo Services Nearby Ride
C. M. Erard announces Riverside Studio opposite the roller coaster offering photo mpostals at 3 for 25 cents. Beach and cottage pictures by appointment with Kodak developing and printing. Eastman’s Speed films for sale and a 15-21 friendship bracelet finder’s notice at Comb's restaurant.
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C. M. Erard
Plisto
Comb’s
Hitch on Platform Sparks Convention Clash News
Platform setbacks loom as Mexico tariff issues divide delegates. Wilson dictation angers many as first session opens. Suffragists stage Golden Lane of Silence in St. Louis to huge reception while much of the speechifying is canned. Glynn delivers more oratory than expected. Sullivan to test strength in Illinois caucus on the vice presidency.
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Mexico
Wilson
St. Louis
Glynn
Sullivan
Illinois
Salient points in Glynn's keynote
The speech argues no postwar president faced such crises as Wilson. It lauds Wilsonian peaceful negotiation, declares Democratic goals of peace prosperity and preparedness, praises the Federal Reserve Act and Underwood tariff, and claims the party kept the nation out of war while boosting the army and navy. It asserts tariffs should be depoliticized and warns another candidate would have led to war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Lincoln
United States
Thompsons' Son Promoted at Burroughs Detroit Plant
Zell Thompson, son of Capt and Mrs Edward Thompson, has been promoted to a position in the shipping room at the Burroughs Machine plant in Detroit. His profile and career sketch appear in Burroughs house organ.
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Zell Thompson
Edward Thompson
Burroughs Machine Plant
Detroit
Necens
Burroughs
Fourth of July troop rehearsal notice at Armory
Members of Troop A Fife and Drum Corps and Haven Rifle Club are asked to meet at the Armory Thursday evening June 15 at 7 30 for rehearsal. About 100 volunteers are wanted. Sergeant E C Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop A. Fife and Drum Corps
Haven Rifle Club
E. C. Holmes
Epiphany Choir to Practice Tonight as Usual
Epiphany church announces the choir will hold its regular practice session this evening led by Rev. E. W. Hugi guiding the musicians and singers through standard repertoire and seasonal pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epiphany Choir
E. W. Hugi
Baby Scalded As Kettle Slipped Injures Miriam Branovitch
Miriam Branovitch, 18 months, was scalded on her right side and arm when her sister lifted a boiling kettle to fetch wood. The child was rushed to the city hospital by Dr Wiley and was listed in satisfactory condition with a favorable outlook, though several days remain critical for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Branovitch
Mrs
Branovitch
Kibbie
Maccabee Knights Report Big Reserves at Michigan Convention
Grand Rapids report shows Maccabees order assets exceed 21.66 million with a 19 thousand dollar health and accident reserve in Michigan. Commander Lovelace cites 2,500 members since 1910 and 1.476 million in excess interest earnings, with a five month special assessment discussed. Concerns over transfer of national Ladies of the Maccabees quarters leave plans unresolved.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Knights of the Maccabees
George S. Lovelace
Order
Michigan
Deing
Beneft
Arigen
Ladies of the Maccabees
Tuphe Ness
Rebeka hs to observe Memorial Day together
The Rebelahs will observe Memorial Day with the Subordinate led guy on Sunday, June 18 at 1 p.m. All phd cai fo 8 are requested to attend flowers and meet at the hall.
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Guy
Cai Fo
Barringer family visitors and social greetings
Mrs Roy Hingra and daughter visit Mrs Johéd Barringer at Jericho while Mr Mary E Barringer hosts niece Mrs Lella Barringer at his home for a few days. Mrs August Till entertains guests Mrs Chas Barringer and Mr Joe Pollard for berry season. Charlie Barringer has news. Mary Muske visits from Covert for a few days. Mrs Floyd Newton joins Arlington social gathering Sunday.
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Roy Hingra
Johéd Barringer
Mary E. Barringer
Lella
Will Ringer
August Till
Chas. Barringer
Joe ‘Pollard
Charlie Barringer
Mary Muske
Covert
Regular meeting of C. O. P. likely June event planned
The notice references Lady Judkin Riws and a regular meeting of C. O. P. with work to be done. It mentions a meeting date around Friday June 168 and letters advertised June 14, 1983. The OCR is garbled, but the core item is a scheduled meeting and advertised letters.
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L. B. Vining
Rowe
City
Crausalqua
Huss Swell Prison
Wordmen
West
Bide
F.R. Poorman
Tromsra
Burridgrs
Maccabee Knights
Rebekahs
Jericho
Lady Judkin
Riws
Will Bee
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