Dunne Signs Votes Bill
Governor Edward F. Dunne signed the equal suffrage bill at 9 55 this forenoon enfranchising 1.6 million women and doubling the number of women with vote in the United States. The suffrage lobby and supporters stood with him including Senator Magill Mrs Dunne Lt Governor O Hara and Speaker McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Edward F. Dunne
United States
Magill
Dunne
Illinois
O’hara
McKinley
Berry picking season winds down near Sheldon school
Farm notes from Sheldon area recount scarce berries and a modest crop this year with references to strawberry naming, local visits by J P Rowley and family, Mrs Rowley’s niece from Rossville, and gatherings at Cherley Bates residence. Mention of Mrs Bland selling to Mr Hamburg of Chicago and remodeling plans, plus local travel by Thorp Phillips and family from Chicago and Mrs Orin Horton of South Haven visiting relatives. A rain would help crops and Mrs Helen Eaton of Lacota spent time with Charley Bates.
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South Haven
J. P. Rowley
Helen Eaton
Lacota
Charley Bates
Town notices from Covert and area residents
Mr and Mrs A B Chase of Covert called on friends last Sunday. The Michels family attended the revival at Lee. Harry Bartlett of Flint visits Mrs Bartletts parents and relatives. Wm Kuhn lost a horse and colt last week. Grant Westgate works for Lester Miner at Eastside Grocery. N S Howe and family occupy a new home. their son Stanley was home Sunday. Mrs George Leslie of Covert spent Monday at the dining home. Mrs G C Ross entertained her brother and sister from South Haven. Mabel Porter of South Avenue stays at Wheeler home during berry season. Frank Arthur and Lydia Olson from South Haven spent over Sunday at home. Lola Beattie at Ross home. Velva Michels dined with Dalia Wheeler Saturday. F Shikowski and two children of Kalamazoo visit their parents. H Leverton of South Haven visited Mrs Everton’s parents. M Enlow has improved his barn. Swedish children from Town 1 attend Sunday school at Saml’s. Mrs Orlo Westgate entertains her father from Mattawan. Zhan Wheeler spent Tuesday on business.
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A. B. Chase
Covert
Michels
Lee
Harry Bartlett
Flint
N. S. Howe
Stanley
George Leslie
G. C. Ross
South Haven
Mabel Porter
South Avenue
Wheeler
Frank
Arthur
Lydia Olson
Lola Beattie
Ross
Velva Michels
Dalia Wheeler
F. Shikowski
Kalamazoo
Orlo Westgate
Mattawan
Zhan
Heaven
Chancery Suits Keep Court Busy in Paw Paw
Special to The Tribune from Paw Paw on June 26 reports new circuit court filings including Nellie Fitch versus Grover Fitch for divorce, Loyd Phillips versus Flossie Phillips for divorce, and Eliza R Kent versus Lottie Baker et al for a quiet title. Decrees filed include Samuel A Rosenberg et al versus Edward Ferguson with judgment for plaintiff and several divorces and mortgage discharge orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Nellie Fitch
Grover Fitch
Loyd Phillips
Flossie G. Phillips
Eliza R. Kent
Lottie G. Baker
People
Frank Monforth
John Doe
Wm. Simple
Samuel A. Rosenberg
Edward E. Ferguson
Vernie B. Spicer
Charles G. Spicer
Milford H. Lyon
J. H. Ostrom
Bessie L. Muir
Archibald L. Muir
Lina A Fox
Robert P. Fox
Attlius P. Chaddock
Epaphra Ransom
Clara Holt
Harden Bigelow
Divorce Proceedings Under Judge DesVoignes This Week
The Circuit Court remains in session with Judge DesVoignes presiding. Chan cery cases dominate the docket this week, with many filings spanning divorce matters and related motions.
Local Names and Ages From Bangor and Nearby Areas
A list of residents with ages and hometowns includes Cecil A Robbins 22 and Camille Spencer 18 of Bangor. James S Chase 24 of Fennville and Margaret G McCulloch 20 of Bangor. Arve Webster 25 and Flora Gottschlich 23 of South Haven. John F Carberry 23 of Chicago and Ethel E Bachon 27 of South Haven. Floyd Cade Crippen 26 of Burnside Michigan and Grace Hardine Lindsley 25 of Decatur. Bert F Brown 27 and Marie Burgess 21 of Porter. August H Teske 27 of Milwaukee and Bernice Warner 25 of South Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil A. Robbins
Camille Spencer
Bangor
James S. Chase
Fennville
Margaret G. McCulloch
Arve Webster
Flora Gottschlich
South Haven
John F. Carberry
Chicago
Ethel E. Bachon
Floyd Cade Crippen
Burnside
Mich
Grace Hardine Lindsley
Decatur
Bert F. Brown
Marie Burgess
Porter
August H. Teske
Milwaukee
Bernice Warner
Note Clause Back in Bill Note Clause Back in Bill
Washington June 26 President Wilson and advisers decided to reinstate the clause in the currency bill providing for retirement of the present issue of 700,000,000 national bank notes secured by two percent bonds. The new federal reserve board would have the right to re issue retired currency via a 3 percent refinancing scheme. Retirement to occur over twenty years. The measure to be introduced in the house by Rep Carter Glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Presdent Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Lesson on Currency by Rep Stan Bowls Ohio Primer
Washington June 26 rep Stanley Bow in a currency primer for laymen explains money as the car that moves goods to market. He compares a coal mine and railroad car shortage to currency flow and warns that those who control dollars can block trade. Continued on 4th page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Press
Stanley Bowie
Ohio
Stanley Bowl
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dick Turpins
Young Girl Disappears in New York
Helen McCarty, sixteen, daughter of wealthy newspaper broker John H. McCarty, vanished Tuesday. Investigators have no clue as police report no sightings. The girl studied at a convent in Torresdale, Pennsylvania and her schoolmates deny knowledge of her whereabouts. A general police alarm has been issued.
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New York
N. Y
Helen McCarty
John H. McCarty
Torresdale
Helen
Vacancies in Troop A First Cavalry Recruiting
Six openings exist in Troop A First Cavalry with several waiting applicants. Best candidates will be considered. joiners must present to recruiting officer First Lieut. A. F. Hinz by June 25 at the armory. All vacancies filled before July 1 to participate in the Fourth of July sham battle and August camp. Edward Thompson, Captain, Troop A, 1st Cav, M. N. G.
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First Cavalry
A. F. Hinz
Edward Thompson
A” 1St. Cav
Fruit Belt Line Announces Summer Schedule Change
The Fruit Belt Line will start its summer schedule next Sunday June 29. The plan mirrors past summers with only minor changes.
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Fruit Belt
Fruit Belt Line
Children Day at Congregational Church Celebrated
The Congregational Sunday school holds its Children s Day exercises next Sunday June 29 at 10 30 a m. The program includes recitations songs prayers a scripture lesson a welcome by Amy Halbe and several student performances by primary and four primary girls with names such as Prentice Hale Maude Cory Edwin Wilson Eunice Lee Rushford Lee Virginia Chase and Dorothy Lundquist. The service closes with a pastor s remark a second song and benediction.
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The
Congregational Sunday
Amy Halbe
Prentice Hale
Maude Cory
Charles S. Monroe
Edwin Wilson
Eunice
Rushford Lee
Florence French
Virginia Chase
Mrs. Parker
June Fuquay
Dorothy Lundquist
Eleanor Demme
Rose Drill
Pastor
Wilcox home hosts young folks with ice cream and cake
A Friday gathering at the Wilcox home drew several young people for refreshments. Various local names appear in brief notes: John Tacy visiting from Grand Rapids, visits with Altie Tacy’s family, and others like De Estien Remus buying berries. Several residents travel or host, including Earle Carruthers and Miss Blanche Derby’s employment plans at Paw Paw Lake.
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Wilcox
Notice to Horse Owners For Sunday Drill Payments
Notice to horse owners offering 1.50 for using horses in Sunday drills starting June 29 and every other Sunday, weather permitting. Payment also covers horses in the Fourth of July parade and mounted drill. Horses from the country must be delivered by 2 p.m. Sundays and 8:30 a.m. July 4 at the rear of the armory on Quaker Street. Captain Ist Cav M N G Troop A.
Shricker Trio to Give Concert at Methodist Church
The Shricker trio Mrs Henry Shricker and daughters Bernice and Adine with cello harp and violin plus local soloists and a reader present a concert at the Methodist church Tuesday evening July 1 at 8 oclock under Epworth League and W H M S auspices. The young performers are teens and have played in Kalamazoo and vicinity with Fischers orchestra. Tickets 15 and 25 cents on sale at Paynes.
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Shricker
Henry Shricker
Bernice
Adine
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Kalamazoo
Fischer
Payne’s. Adv
Marriage of Nina Gilbert to W Ware in Grand Rapids
Announcement reports Nina L. Gilbert of Otsego wed W. Ware of Kalamazoo at high noon in Grand Rapids. Ware, a traveling shoe salesman, is the son of Mrs. William Ware. Gilbert, a skilled musician, was formerly married to Malcolm McGregor, later divorced, and previously known as Pearl Watkins. The note adds hopes for happiness in this third marriage.
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Nina L. Gilbert
Otsego
W. Ware
Kalamazoo
Grand Rapids
Ware
William Ware
Malcom McGregor
South Haven
Mrs. McGregor
Pearl Watkins
McGregor
Optical loyalty pledge by Chas Hill Optometrist
Chas. B. Hill, optometrist, asserts eye safety and quality by offering guaranteed proper glasses. Patients are advised to rely on precise vision care to protect valued sight. The ad emphasizes trustworthy service and eye protection.
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Chas
Hill
Walton resigns drug store post to run family souvenir business
Wilbur Walton resigns from Van Ostrand's drug store due to his mother Mrs. M. E. Walton’s ill health to supervise the family souvenir stands. The Waltons operate two booths, one north of the bridge and another beside Payne's stand on Center Street.
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M. E. Walton
Wilbur Walton
van Ostrand
Walton
Neptune lodge hosts 400 at Odd Fellows meeting
Odd Fellows from South Haven and nearby towns totaling over four hundred gathered for Neptune lodge’s meeting. Grand Master Harry L. McNeil of Paw Paw attended and presented Barney A. Cross with a twenty five year membership jewel. Degree teams from Glenn and Bangor impressed, followed by a banquet for over three hundred attendees. External lodges Holland Saugatuck Glenn Leisure Fennville Bangor Covert and Paw Paw joined McNeil.
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Odd Fellows
South Haven
Neptune Lodge
Harry L. McNeil
Paw Paw
Odd Fellowship
Michigan
McNeil
Barney A. Cross
Glenn Lodge
Bangor
Altho
Holland
Saugatuck
Glenn
Leisure
Fennville
Covert
City transports about 450 passengers this afternoon
The City of South Haven carried roughly 450 passengers this after noon, reflecting a notable transportation activity in a single afternoon. The event involved municipal services moving people within the city area.
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South Haven
Justice James W. Gerard Seen as Likely U S Envoy to Germany
Justice James W. Gerard of the New York State Supreme Court, likely to be the next American ambassador to Germany, is the subject of a state department inquiry to Germany on whether he would be persona grata. Washington dispatch notes the move as a probable appointment.
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Washington, D. C
James W. Gerard
New York State Supreme Bench
Germany
Sate
Gerard
Mrs George Graves Dies After Cancer Battle at Forty Five
Jericho obituary notes Mrs George Graves, 45, died Friday after a year and a half with cancer. She leaves a husband and two sons. Burial was Sunday in Thomas cemetery with Rev Kent officiating. Also mentions anxious for rain and a social visit by Mr and Mrs Lewis Provost to Five Pines Monday evening.
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George Graves
Thomas Cemetery
Kent
Lewis Provost
Five Pines
Community Notes from Deerfield Road Visit Highlights
Ida Bostwick returns from St Joseph after visiting sister Spellman in Iowa. Families E Bostwick host relatives Mr and Mrs E Bostwick. Mrs Schneider entertained visitors from Chicago. R Rouse returns from Benton Harbor St Joseph trip. Marvin Frary of Chicago visits with Bostwick family. Helen and Agnes Johnson visit Beckg erd's on Sunday.
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Ida Bostwick
St. Joseph
Misses Spellman
Iowa
E. Bostwick
Schneider
Chicago
R. Rouse
Benton Harbor
Marvin Frary
Bostwick
Anderson
Helen
Agnes Johnson
Mrs Rice Discharged To Casco Home Today
Mrs. Rice left City Hospital and returned to her Casco residence. Mrs. Seymour Cochrane arrived this afternoon by boat from Chicago for the summer. Bobbie Sneath arrived as a passenger aboard the City of South Haven today.
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Seymour Cochrane
Chicago
Bobbie Sneath
South Haven
Kahn Backs McNab Controversy Prompts House Debate
Washington June 26 Minority Leader Mann urged a separate inquiry into the McNab Mc Reynolds controversy linking Caminetti’s fitness as Commissioner General of Immigration. Mann assailed President Wilson and Attorney General Mc Reynolds as the House debated the issue amid turmoil.
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Washington, D. C
Caminetti
Mann
Wilson
McReynolds
Kahn Resolution Delayed by Quorum Absence in House
Washington June 26 the house judiciary committee postponed action on the Kahn resolution until tomorrow to compel submission of papers on the delay of federal prosecutions in San Francisco and the McNab resignation. Rep Kahn denounced Attorney General McReynolds and praised District Attorney McNab while criticizing Labor Secretary Wilson.
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Washington
D. C
House Judiciary Committee
Kahn
House
San Francisco
McNab
McReynolds
Four Members Of First Class Discuss Alumni Reunion
C. J. Monroe returned from East Lansing where he attended the Commencement exercises and the triennial reunion of the M. A. C. alumni. He met three other members of his class, the first to enter the college after its 1857 founding. The Alumni association decided to hire a permanent secretary and to admit all matriculated students, not just graduates. G. C. Monroe was elected vice president.
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C. J. Monroe
East Lansing
Alumni Association
G. C. Monroe
Th Association
Local Notes From Lacota Area Guests and Visits
Mrs. W. S. Field and daughters Mildred and Elva from Bangor were guests of relatives here. Mrs. Parker, long-time resident on the west-farm, passed away Thursday June 19 with funeral held Saturday at 2 pm. Rev. E. K. Lewis officiated. Millicent Hancock visited her aunt Mrs. Wm. Tappan in Bangor and Beulah Hessey at West Bangor. Frank Wilson traveled from Chicago to visit his parents. Mrs. C. Eva Cooper ill with pneumonia threat. Charles Hoag and Lawrence Gould have measles. P. E. Bryant went to Kalama Friday then to Galesburg for a Nagler recital. plans piano or organ pupils at Lacota. Louis Barton and son Robert visiting relatives at Benton Harbor. Eldo Myers hosted the Do-As-You-Please Club last Friday. Harry Phelps visited Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Rowley in South Haven. Vernon Gish visited South Haven relatives. Bertha Lucy from Quincy visiting here. The Countryman family welcomed back from Rockford, Illinois.
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West Bangor
Frank Wilson
Chicago
C. Eva Cooper
Charles Hoag
Lawrence Gould
P. E. Bryant
Kalama
Lili Nagler
Harry Horton
Galesburg
Lacota
Louis Barton
Robert
Benton Harbor
Eldo Myers
Harry Phelps
Jerome Rowley
South Haven
Vernon Gish
Bertha Lucy
Quincy
Mrs. C. Countryman
Rockford
Mrs Hoskings Visit Noted In Kalamazoo Today
Mrs James Hosking Sr and Mrs James Hosking Jr visited Kalamazoo today in a brief social call.
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James Hoskings Sr
James Hosking Jr
Kalamazoo
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Sheldon School
Kodak Films
Carter Glass
Congregational
John Tacy
Watervliet
Altie Tacy
de Estien Remus
A” Ist. Cav
Jericho
Deerfield Road
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