Notice of Probate Hearings in Mary Deceased and John Ross Estates
State of Michigan Probate Court in Gratiot County orders hearing on April 23 1914 for administration of Mary deceased estate to P W Creaser or another. Creditors have four months to present claims. hearing July 21 at 10 am. Publication in Alma Record for three weeks prior. LEE POTTS judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Michigan
Mary
Viola M. Jeffrey
P. W. Creaser
Alma Record
Potts
Chims
Gratiot
Ithaca
J. Lee Potts
John Ross
Alma
Lee Potts
Estate heirs sought for Ezra Cornell in Gratiot Probate Court
In Michigan Gratiot County at Ithaca March 14 1914 Judge J Lee Potts presiding James A Hartman and Violet D Hartman petition to determine legal heirs to Ezra Cornell deceased and entitled to inherit his real estate. The hearing date set for the 20th day prior to Alma Record publication with Belle Jenne as Clerk of Probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Michigan
Gratiot
Ithaca
J. Lee Potts
Ezra Cornell
James A
Violet D. Hartman
Alma Record
Said
St Louis News Outlines Local People and City Improvements
The item mentions F A Kneeland visiting Ann Arbor with family, Mrs Cecil Brewer aiding her sister in Alma, G E Porter from Detroit at a local dance, and Harry Harris traveling to Orange California. It notes the high school class of 1915, local boxing figures, and calls for a modern high school building. It discusses street paving, sanitation, and a reference to Miss Vera Wilkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Kneeland
Ann Arbor
Cecil Brewer
Clem Brewer
Alma
G. E. Porter
Detroit
I. O
5. L. Hal
Sam Johnson
Fife Lake
Megra
Vantdermark
Billy Maxon
Bay City
St. Louis
Vera Wilkinson
Ross Wiley
Charles Church
Kansas City
al Benson
BR. FL Erwin
Wen Courter
George Webb
O. J. Paulus
Champaign
Cassie Snappe
Wheeler
Miss Wilkinson Wins Sub-District Declamation Test
Miss Wilkinson, placed in a larger district due to a mix up with St Louis, triumphed in the sub district declamation contest held at the M E church. She spoke against Bay City Midland Saginaw East Side Arthur Aull and Alpena and won first with Bay City second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Everjing
St. Louis
Alma
Ithac
Miss Wilkinson
Bay City
Midland
Saginaw East Side
Arthur Aull
Alpena
Inethe Oratory
Gladiators
Wheeler News Items Spotlight Local Socials and Lecture Plans
Local notes report Jessie Maxham and multiple residents visiting St. Louis and Alma, with trips by Mrs. Cornelia Bradfont Mrs. W Folkert and families. Visits extend to Breckenridge Saginaw Flint Grand Rapids and Langport. A. Johnstone is president of the newly organized Wheeler business men group which plans a $200 five‑event lecture course with up‑to‑date speakers and entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Maxham
St. Louis
Kehyl Kline
Dr. Street
North
Star
Tatu Blackman
Ivah Alen
Alma
Harry Covell
Winet Federspiel
Cornelia
Bertha Bradfont
W. C. Folkert
Glen
Saginaw
BR. Swope
Floyd McIntosh
Gen. Wick
Robert Oliver
Clarence Richardson
Mae
Alice Brennan
Flint
Eastler
Elwin Joslin
Grand Rapids
Anna
Marie Joslin
N.E. Saad
W. Wirth
Langport
Forest Hill Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Forest Hill residents share updates on sick lists and family visits as Mrs Mary Leonard visits her son Barnet. Neighbors the Lanshaws, Mills, Cumfields, Hafer and Beatricks host or visit relatives across Monroe Carson Seville Shepherd and Hough Nyon, with Nellie Priest accompanying a shore trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lanshaw
Mary Leonard
Barnet
N. W. Welch
Monroe
Carl Lanshaw
Wheel
Leslie Mills
J. E. Cumfield
Roy Mille
Carson
Wr. Schiff
Seville
James Towersey
Elvin Hafer
Baughman
Hafer
Shepherd
Wm. Beatrick
Robert
Wan. Courter
Hough- Nyon
Courter
Nellie Priest
Flim Inne
Card of Thanks for Kind Help During Bereavement
We thank man friends and neighbors who assisted us during our sad bereavement The Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythiad Fire Department and others sent beautiful flowers and performed deeds of kindness Our hearts are filled with gratitude Caris Brown Mrs S A Foote
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Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythiad
Fire Department
Spring Laxative and Blood Cleanser
Purports to flush out waste and poisons from water months and cleanse stomach liver and kidneys. Recommends Dr Kings New Life Pills as a mild non griping laxative and blood purifier. Claims cure for constipation and improvement in health, endorsed by Wheaton & Sons, Rhodes Drug Store and Rexall Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Wheaton & Sons
Rhodes’ Drug Store
Rexall Drug Store
Notice to remove rubbish by April 28 in barrels or boxes
City notice requires residents to place all rubbish in barrels or boxes and set it out on or before April 28 for collection. By order of the council.
Nevada Penitentiary Seeks Truth Inmate’s Confession
A reported inmate under guard at Nevada’s penitentiary claims his name is Woodrow Wilton and says he can reveal the warden’s machinations. The note hints at ex governor involvement and possible systemic corruption within the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Woodrow Wilton
Secuive
Town Line and Vernon Residents Gather for Local News
A long list of social visits, family updates, and moving plans fills this page. Town Line residents host friends from Vernon and Alma, with relatives calling on kin in Riverdale, Elwell, and Wheeler. A windup includes a birthday party for Roy at the Christ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Christ
Roy
Governor and companion arrested in California dash
An official party led by Governor OMe and Williams Maxwell, a farmer warden, traveled into California and were arrested for driving without a license after losing their lumber plate. The governor clarified to the arresting officer that his companion was ex-Govumbr Dicket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ornor. Dickerson
Ome
Williams Maxwell
California
Hintle
Dicket
Unclear fragmentary report of arrest encounter
Fragment of a police interaction describing a officer challenging a detainee and seeking names, with phrases about a judge and transporting the subjects. The text is garbled and names are partially unreadable, offering limited clear facts or context.
Dr Humphreys Manual celebrates sixty years of remedies
An advertisement proclaims a 44 page edition with Noahs Ark coloring on the cover. It touts directness and simplicity in Humphreys remedies and offers the book free on receipt of a few details from Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co at 156 William Street, New York.
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Humphreys
Sunday Excursion to Toledo by Ann Arbor Railroad
The Ann Arbor Railroad offers a popular fare excursion to Toledo on April 19. A special train will depart Alma at 6:42 a.m. and arrive in Toledo at 12:00 noon. Round trip fare is 1.50 dollars. Return train leaves Toledo at 6:59 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ann Arbor
Sanfay
Alma
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Belle Tenne
True Coy Delle Tene
Belle Jenne
Graniteware
Brown’s Bazaar
ST. Louis News
St. Lois High
Aty Hay
Missoy
Norma
Clare
Washington Ave
Allu Bing
Tepair
Main Street
St.Louis
Home Lumber ® Fuel Co
Hawley
J. Crouch & Sons
Lafayette
Indiana
Second Avenue
John Miller
Elwell
Albert Fisher
Clarence Besore
Lou Boyer
Charles Johnson
Forest Hill
J. E. Schick
Bell
Union
Kee Alma
Caris Brown
MKS
A. Foote
Jesse Jones
Vernon
Arthur Childs
Ipoe
Riverdale
Elbarstew
Fame
Omans
Anna Boughton
Lyle Nelson
Famo
John Snyder
John Sullivan
E. Church
Albert Church
Facinly
New York Township
McKinney
Vickersville
Grace Jobe
Btaece
Frank Mallory
Tom Beattie
Frank Church
Charles Apple
Texas
W. Shaver
Leon Wright
Burdette Wright
Ed Wood
Joe Ellison
EH Brown
Mr. Brown
James Hartman
F E. T. Lamb
Martha Wood
Tentssee
Hall
MrsicAnna Boughton
Here
Charles Peteer
Blooche
Fred Amsbury
Wale Lace
Amesbury
Ladies’ Aw Society of the
M. KE
Charles Taylor
Ricar
Jerome Kinney
Brown
Mail Cartier
Route 4
Rosa Welch
Hoyee
Herman Morrison
Frank Cline
Arcada
James Porterfield
Kirk Hull
Leelie
J. W. Opal
Grand Rapides
Mins Maud Nestle
Mt. Pleasant
E. J. Wise
Sumner
Hattie Apply
J. W. Priest
Giles Isham
T. Stitts
Mt. Measant
Normal
Floyd Nelson
Marlow Reycraft
Yas
Barney Snyder
Grant Wood
Aleix
William Omane
D. Lemen
H. J. Hyde
Rerbert Carr
Mire
C. Down
H. Down
Stenmer
Louis Engerham
Greenville
L. D. Winchel
Claire
Kilmere
Ben Winchel
Chester Knight
Wi. Medler
Jason Carmer
Mires Hopkins
Philips
Themes Perdell
New Haven
Giles Tilam
Reubers Cummins
Carlton
Sen
Mr. Maxwell
Woodrow Wilsa
D. W. Robinson
DR. Humphreys
F. Humphreys, M. D
Chas
Rhodes
Vestaburg
Hubbard’s Store
Vestaburg, Mich
Knitel Excelsior
Hnaiphrmys
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