County election yields large Republican gain and bond defeat
A quiet Monday election in Arcada district shows a strong Republican gain in the county board to thirteen Democrats and Republicans thirteen. A supervisor was gained for Bethany while North Shade and Justin Emerson shifted. The court house bond for a county loan passed by 1090 votes, pleasing Ithaca supporters who had campaigned extensively. The Pine River bridge tax failed, a loss mourned by supporters. the editorial urges voters to reconsider their stance.
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Alma
Bethany
Justin Emerson
North Shade
Court House
Ithaca
Pine River
Spring Tailor Announcement in Alma and Obituary and Notices
An Alma notice announces a 30 day period for low price suits and jackets by Miss Exert of Toledo at parlors over Dr Suydim's office. An obituary for Leon Lewis of Sumner, Michigan, son of El Ro Lewis of Gratiot county, born December 11, 1874, died March 20, 1900 at Mr Pleasant, Michigan after fourteen days illness. funeral held March 22. survived by parents and three sisters. Pathmasters named by Arcade township voters for road oversight for the coming year.
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Leon Lewis
el. Ro Lewis
Sumner Yonmehi
Mich
Mr. Pleasant
Fulton Township
Gratiot County
State Normal School
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Alma College
E. Wyar
War Diary Fragment From Philippine Expedition Ends Mid Story
A long diary letter on old Philippine legal paper describes January starts, marching with cavalry and artillery, fords and bridges, towns attacked, and skirmishes with rebels. It notes heavy fatigue, supply work, and encounters with enemy forces, including a night attack and a surrender with white flags. The writer mentions vivid scenes, river headwaters, and marching along Lumade Bay toward Alphonso.
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