Gratiot County Republican Convention Reelected Delegates
The Ithaca meeting of Gratiot County Republicans pressed unity and planned for victories. Delegates to the state convention in Lansing and the district convention in Owosso were chosen, with committee reports read and resolutions adopted to support party goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Owosso
Jas. A. Greene Newell Smith
C. E. Watson
Luther Carter Webb McCall
Harry C. Rose P. CG. Colister
J. Curtis
Fred Moffatt
Henry English
Romaine Clark
W. L. Hutchinson Newell Bradford
George R. Aldrich Gaylord Nelson Valois Todd
Watson
A. P. Crawford
Francis King
C. L. Smith
L. J. Hult
J. Chambers
A. B. Darragh
F. Brown
Chas
Corwin
Jotham Alles
Everett Mulholland
Tarr
John Sphnney
I. N-Mccall
Per McAdame
Gratiot
Bayi ET
Prine
Buys St Louis Tyroler Store by Alma Firm
Fred Slater of Shiter & Goodes of this city becomes sole owner of the Tyroler Department Store in St Louis. The purchase from Hornstein and Harmon was completed last week with possession given Friday. Slater will reside in Alma and engage a first class manager for the St Louis store which will stock a high grade merchandise line. The Tyroler store has long been one of the county’s largest, occupying three floors and a basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Slater
Shiter & Goodes
Tyroler Department
St Louis
Messrs. Hornstein & Harmon
Slater
Alma
St. Louis
Republic Company to Own Freight Equipment
Republic Motor Truck Co announces a plan to manufacture and own private freight cars to relieve a severe freight car shortage affecting automobile production. General manager FW Ruggles says two to four car units will haul trucks to major markets including New York Boston Chicago Portland Seattle Los Angeles and Detroit, with operation ready soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FW. Ruggles
Republic Motor Truck Co
Alma
Michigan
Mc Rungies
New York
Boston
Chicago
Karoais Cnity
Portland
Seattle
Los Angeles
Ams
Detroit
Goer
Hold Stag Party by Local Businessmen at Weese Hall
Last Monday evening seven or eight prominent businessmen entertained royally at Weese Hall. Cards dominated the evening, followed by an excellent supper served at eleven. A pick up orchestra played ragtime and drew a large crowd that remained late, making it one of the winter party season’s best.
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Weese Hall
Warned Dog Tax Law Enforcements Start 1916
The 1916 dog tax law requires ward supervisors to collect dog taxes at assessment or within ten days, with $1 for male and $3 for female dogs. Supervisors must issue metal collar tags matching receipts, and nonpayment may lead sheriffs to seize and destroy untagged dogs. Owners must pay or face enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muy
Abiniit Winloe Delegates Attend Epworth League Convention
Delegates will attend the Lansing District Epworth League convention in Portland Michigan. The event runs on April 28 with a featured program and speakers of statewide acclaim. A planned meeting agenda aims to provide a helpful schedule for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abiniit Winloe
Willowre Prisay
Portland
Lansing
St Johns Man Killed In Tragic Train Accident
Myras Donning, an aged ferriver living east of St Johns, was struck by an engine Thursday around one o clock and killed instantly. He was near the track tending his horse when a passing train whistle prompted a crossing attempt. An arm and four legs were severed. An inquest was held Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myras Donning
Feriver
St. Johns
Dunning
Big Bins to Store 10000 More Tons Beets Erected
The Alps plant of the Michigan Sugar Company plans major improvements this summer including large storage bins of wood and steel. The project adds capacity for at least 10 thousand tons of beets and requires 25 to 30 workers. Preparations include new foundations and graded floors to ensure smooth beet running as contracts are signed and stations negotiated for the upcoming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Michigan Sugar Company
Prof C A Davis Former College Instructor Dies
Prof Charles A Davies geologist with the government bureau of mines died in Washington this week. He served Alma College and the University of Michigan, taught biology at Alma 1897 1900 and forestry at Michigan 1900 1905. As field agent he studied peat deposits and, in 1907, went to Washington as a peat expert. He earned a PhD at Michigan and belonged to the Michigan Academy of Sciences. He is survived by a widow. He was with Alma College 1807 1900 and was a well known figure with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Davies
Government Bureau of Mines
Washington
Michigan
Alma College
University of Michigan
Michigan State Geological Survey
Alma
University
Michigan Geological Survey
Davin
Michigan Academy of Sciences
Davis
Brawl Breaks Out At Republic Motor Truck Co
A quarrel between Marold Usher and Jimmie Dyer at the Republic Motor Truck Co. sparked a free for all in the street with tin cans flying and a noisy disturbance. The melee ended when bystanders intervened and the row cooled down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Motor Truck Co
Marold Usher
Jimmie Dyer
Community Club Forms At Local High School
A new Community Club formed at the high school, led by Mise Lawn Soule Cearnilion G Allen and Olive Smith. Meetings will cover cooking, basket weaving and basketball, with a small fee for supplies. open to all in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Lawn Soule
Cearnilion G Allen
Olive Smith
Ehisnes
Bagket-Tiell Yehieh
Eurmnenties
Harty
Miss Gay Zenola McLaren Delights City Audience
A Wednesday evening entertainment featuring Miss Gay Zenola McLaren drew praise for a one woman show of readings and dramatic interpretations. Audiences found her masterful, with performances resembling famous plays including Paid in Full. Her wit and stage presence captivated and impressed local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McLaren
Mise McLaren
New York
Jimmy
Local College Team Defeated at Davis Field
The home team fell at Davis Field as Alma Baseball faced a tough defense. Pitcher French dominated early, while Cam Hinmaster drew severe criticism for a balk of temper in the fifth. Weary Weary sent the ball out of play as the innings wore on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logal College
Davis Field
Eineve Pould
Pleaaunt Normel
Alma
Tle
French
Cami
Hue Teen
Former Michigan editor offered $20,000 salary abroad
A former Alpena boy and ex Soo News president, W Prank Knox, once active in Michigan journalism and political circles, reportedly had two New Hampshire papers. he was offered a $20,000 yearly salary by Hearer's Boston Americas but declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Prank Knox
The
Soo News
Michigan Press Association
New Hampshire
Boston
Michigan
County Infirmary Sketch Promises Red Brick 3-Story Design
W. Alex Brunner presents a sketch of the planned county infirmary to be built on the county farm near Tihaca. The proposed three story red brick structure is described as beautiful in appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Alex Brunner
County Infirmary
Tihaca
Glausen Attracts Big Chautauqua Tour To Jacksonville
Alma Glau sen leads the big Seven-lmg Redpath Chau tauqua Circuit as it arrives in Jacksonville on April 20 with a top program and major educational features. Miss Chiussen of the Chicago Grand Opera company headlines with Hearottie and Marvel in attendance, drawing praise in press and journals for a landmark cultural event. The tour, including 100 performers, travels from Chicago to the Evergeen state and back north, delivering uplift to communities along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Redpath
Dali Chiussen
Chicago Grind Opers Company
Pherne Hearottie
Wil Marvel
Sane
Miss Chiussen
Maricneiteie
Bevt Mae
Mahomet
Eptink
Nielsen
Julia Chuugsen
New Floral Hall Erected at Gratiot County Fair Grounds
Extensive preparations signal a historic Gratiot County Fair with a solid cement floral hall 40 by 100 feet to replace old structures. Fireproofing and light wood trim are planned, with ten foot exhibit booths and central aisles for grains seeds vegetables and fruits.
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Gratiot
Fragmentary business notices in Tahs and Ohio
A garbled OCR note describes arrangements and stock in a city, naming Mr Hetugh and others in a credit related matter. It references a completed list, possession events, and various unclear parties involved in a hardware or goods dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondice
Ahuabula
Hetugh
Hludee
Gelod Phan
Some Hikers From Middleton Walk Fourteen Miles Home
Four Wright Hall residents conjure up a college day stunt by walking from Wright Hall to Middleton. The four hikers Lydia Rostquie Nina Rostquie Planets Galloway and Violet Ellicott set out around 1 PM and, after fourteen miles, reached their Middleton homes about a mile and a half from destination.
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Wright Hall
Middleton
Lydia
Nina Rostquie
Planets Galloway
Violet Ellicott
Measles Epidemic Fears Grip Alma City
Alma reports thirty two measles cases in a single night raising fears of an epidemic. Health officer claims extensive exposure and urges early reporting, isolation at home, school exclusion, and public alerts under state laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Vermont
Prewavania
R. F. Erwin
Vulcanizing Plant To Start At Alma City
Le R Perkins rents rear road at Alma State Savings Bank and will launch a first class vulcanizing plant. Perkins brings years of experience and comes well recommended as a skilled worker. Machinery is expected to arrive this week or early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le R. Perkins
Alma State Savings Bank
Perking
Change in Local YMCA Leadership
Change in leadership occurs as VOC LEADER KE G Hobart steps down from the local YMCA post. Bart Awe takes charge of the uri t courty field. Mr. Blain Curtin handles the Grattet County astrtit finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE G Hobart
Bee
YMCA
Bart Awe
Che
Urit Courty
Blain Curtin
Nnance
Grattet County
Astrtit
Little Babe Dies in Breckenridge Funeral
Little Frederick Bushree, week old son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Bushree, died at home last Wednesday morning. Funeral services held at Breckenridge with Rev JW Prentoff officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Bushree
Ralph Bushree
Breckenridge
JW. Prient Offleintimg
Redpath Chautauqua crew departs for Savannah Georgia
Robert Notestein and Creueht Veo Thum left Monday for Chicago to join a Redpath Chautauqua crew and depart Tuesday evening on the Redpath special bound for Savannah Georgia. The map will gradually move northward through the summer with a likely return to Michigan in late August or early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Notestein
Creueht Veo Thum
Chicago
Savannah
Georgi
Mich
Head Shattered by Shell Wife Now Widow in Ann Arbor
Fay Rowley was found dead with a gunshot wound at his farm two miles west of Riverdale last Saturday. A note on the barn door directed disposal of his property while his wife lay in Ann Arbor hospital for an operation. Rowley, 39, had moved to Tonjie County in childhood, married 16 years ago to Bessie Bell, and leaves his widow, his aging parents, and the farm as his legacy.
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A. EB. Chase
Maple Rapids
Chase
A. E. Chase
Gratiot County Journal
Ithaca
Ann Arbor
Rev
Mallard
Sowle
Fred H. Leonard
Prank Leonard
Alma Pasend
Geice Hospital
Detroit
Ned
Aera
Une Devel
de Hirgthwr
Pragk
Af Alea
Eleter
Mewelon McCull
Milton
Borg
Highlind
Fin
Iewie Tints
Marrige
Ciewiew
Alms
Mich
Ciemaw
Fay Rowley
Riverdale
Cumming
Rowley
Omun
Tonjie County
Michigan
Bessie Bell
Lorin County
J. H. Rowley
Woodworth Avenue
College Debate Promises Strong Alma Olivet Session
At Alma College on Friday at 4 00 pm the Alma Olivet debate will address the resolution that the United States in cooperation with the states should require every able bodied male citizen upon reaching 21 to serve a stipulated term in the state militia. The Alma negative team will travel to Hope Friday morning. Public urged to attend and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alma
Hope
Lectures Planned at Alma College Series Opens
Thaddeus B Preston a leading Ionia businessman will address Alma College students at eleven Friday. A year long series of lectures is planned with chapel time moved to eleven. Speakers include Rev Dr Stark Saginaw Dr John C Freund Musical America editor C T Grawn Pleasant Normal and Lee Hutchins of Grand Rapids. Henry Ford of Detroit invited. Alma citizens urged to attend.
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Mer
Thaddeus B. Preston
Ionia
Alma College
Stark
Saginaw
John C. Freund
Musical America
New York City
C. T. Grawn
Pleasant Normal
Lee Hutchins
Grand Rapids
Henry Ford
Detroit
Alma
Minister Chooses Ministry Over Sport Career
A sports editor turned minister, Rev J Wh We Dwentine, has left the pulpit at a prominent Kalativeon church after years in athletics. He will pursue church work at Kalamacor while a noted elder, Cr Macy MetCullom, died in Michigan. The deceased, 85, was born in Aldbourgh Canada and will be buried in Canada.
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Kalativeon Fir
Grand Taide
Alima College
Kalamacor
Macy MetCullom
Michigan
Aldbourgh
Canada
Burtel
Entertainers Mee Benwalow and Mire Draper Host Evening
Mee Benwalow and Mire Draper entertained their dayees at the Methodist church parlors last Tuesday evening. An excellent supper was served and a Pathephone conceit was the feature of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee Benwalow
Mire Draper
Methodist Church
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Flect District Deleg
Ander
Gaylord Nelson
Feaneis King
AL FP
Crawford
Brvckenridge
Clas
Dyer
Ae Adams
Tyroler Dept
Republic Company
C. A. Davis
Republic
Jesse Willard
Jack Johnson
Gay Zenola McLaren
Gay Zenola McLen
GAY Zenola Maclaren
Pleasant
Alsta
Glaussen
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Hough
Page Hardware
4. EE. Chase
VOC
Little Babe
Port Sunny
Self
Ann Arbor Hospital
Olivet
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