City Replevin Cage In Court
Suit started before Judge E. J. Moinet in Ithaca on Tuesday.
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E. J. Moinet
Ithaca
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
1
City of Alma seeks verdict in Purcell replevin case
In Alma circuit court Judge B J Moinet hears the replevin action of the City of Alma against A B Purcell Jackson well contractor over uncompleted city wells. The city alleges a $2 000 check drawn on city funds without council authorization and asserts Purcell never turned over wells. Verdict expected favoring the city, with possible connection to a separate $25 000 damages claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Aginst
A. BR. Purcell
Jackson
B. J. Moinet
City Wells
Almont
Molnet
Purcell
Water Board
Himelf
Jobs White
Ongmeer
H. 3
Babcock
Homer Dunham
White
Wells
Pris
James G. Kress
Kelley S. Seart
Alma
County High School Track Meet May Be Revived
Gratiot County may revive its annual track meet in Alma in May or early June with strong public support. The event has long drawn many county high schools, turning the day into a holiday for students and drawing large crowds, and has historically been a profitable venture for host communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alma Inte
Republicans of Gratiot County Convene at Ithaca
The Gratiot county Republicans met in Ithaca court house to elect delegates to state and district conventions. Alma was short on delegates. Floyd H. Glass presided as temporary chair. A key resolution urged Michigan’s national delegation to back Hiram Johnson while his chances last, then support Leonard Wood if needed. Delegates named for Kalamazoo May 5 and for the April 28 Tonia district convention are listed. The International Good Roads Tour of the Michigan Pikes Association plans long motor tours from Detroit to Toronto and through Ontario to Sudbury and Michigan, with nearly 400 tourists expected over two weeks and extensive camping gear and support vehicles to be carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Court House
Ithaca
Alma
Delogates
Floyd H. Glass
Ora L. Smith
Michigan
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Leonard Wood
Kalamazoo
J. N. McCall
A. F. Crawford
Charles Coryell
J. Lee Potts
Francis King
Romaine Clark
Kara L. Smith
W. C
Michigan Pikes Association
Detroit
Toronto
Ontario
Perth
Canada
Muskoka Lakes
Sudbury
Georgian Bay
Sault Ste. Marie
Way City
Bay City
Lansing
Plana
Sault Ste. 7 ‘Marie
Alma Republics
Saginaw Aces
Alma College
Adriana College
Aces
Red” McKee
Republic Field
McKee
Saginawans
Olmstead
Truckers
la Filer
Loney
St. Paul American Association
Michell
Nashville Southern League
Doyle
Detroit Maxwells
Truckmakers
Hagerman
Lafluer
Tooley
M. Smith
Choinard
Oakes
Becker
Desmond
Alma Coleco
Adrian College
Davis Field
Crittenden
Maroon and Cream
Ypsilanti
Ypsi
Wood
Adrianites
Collegians
Allen
Base ball season opens with Alma clashes on Saturday
The Alma Republics meet the Saginaw Aces in a preseason doubleheader while Alma College starts its M I A A slate against Adrian College on Davis field. Manager McKee drills the Aces for May 11 league opener and Crittenden is poised for mound duty in the college tilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republics
Red’ McKee
Saginaw Aces
Fad of Wearing Overalls Grips Alma and Gratiotburg
Alma reports a rising fashion trend of wearing overalls in various colors including khaki and striped blue. The Republic Motor Truck Company leads a nationwide drive to lower clothing costs, with hundreds signing on and factory workers adopting the look this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Gratiotburg
H.C. L
Republic Motor Truck Company Incorporated
Lnte
The
Republic
Alma Business District To See Major Building Boom This Year
Alma’s business area will undergo extensive changes in the coming year as new and remodeled structures rise. The Strand Theatre, Berman block, Gaffney block remake, Wright funeral home, First State Bank expansion, and a Creaser block are planned with Wright House remodeling into a modern hotel. The City of Alma and Gratiot County Gas Co seek fair rates and rules from the Michigan Public Utilities Commission, with a formal petition ready for submission. Henry E Munson, born 1903, died 1920, leaves parents, siblings, and many friends. funeral held at Seville Center church and buried at Riverside Cemetery in Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almas
Strand
Berman
Gaffney
Atreot
Alma
G. V. Wright
State Street
First State Bank
Phillip W. Creaser
Davies
Creaser
Wright
Broughton & Son
Joini Ae
Gratiot County Gas Company
Michigan Public Utilities Commission
Comumianian
Commisnl
Henry E. Munson
Andrew J
Sarah Hudson
Seville Township
Gratiot County
Seville Center
Calvin Lepley
Riverside Cemetary
County meeting to be held here
Odd Fellow rally scheduled in Alma on Monday, April twenty six. The event gathers members and attendees in the town hall for a community gathering, with remarks and collective activities anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Gratiot County Odd Fellows to Elect Officers in Alma
The annual Gratiot County I O O F meeting will be held in Alma on Monday April 26 with hundreds of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from every lodge expected to attend. Three sessions are planned the morning business meeting the afternoon session and an evening program with speeches music and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
I. O. O. F. Association
Alma
Market Report and Company Issues Summary
Market and company notes say rail transport bottlenecks distort prices. Receipts of ogee at primary markets are light, while cream deliveries rise but butter supplies flood Chicago markets. Movement of butter and eggs stalls in producing regions due to rail delays. poultry trading remains highly shipper dependent. Once railways clear, values will reflect true trade conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
WoMan's Christian Temperance Union Holds Breckenridge Convention
The county convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met in Breckenridge April 14 and 15 with Mrs Elle H Wood of Alma presiding. Topics included Americanization Prohibition child welfare anti narcotic and the cigarette. Music by school children and readings by Mrs Raum and Alberta Bowman drew praise. Delegates enjoyed hospitality and the event was called the best ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo+ man's Clrlatian Temperuies Union
Breckenridge
Elle H. Wood
Alma
Whidh
Francis Willard
Miss Knorpp
Ich
Raum
Alberta Bowman
Farmers warn high prices threaten supply and wages
A Michigan Agricultural College extension specialist and Potato Association leader argues against price controls. He says high food prices reduce supply, while laborers deserve fair wages. shortages and limited markets push potato prices up, risking a continued scarcity next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Waid
Michigan Agricultural College
Potato Afroviation of America
Waid
Farma
Inter-Church Drive Campaign Set for April 25 to May 2
A regional effort launches the Inter-Church Drive during the week of April 25 through May 2. The campaign unites multiple congregations to raise funds and support for community programs across the area.
Interchurch drive to raise 17 million across 80 denominations
Alma prepares for a seven day campaign April 25 to May 2 as 80 Protestant denominations unite to raise 17 million for church expansion and interdenominational work. Local committees coordinate joint solicitation from corporations and individuals, aiming to include newcomers and those unsure which church to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Work
YM. CO. A
Alma
Glass
Alma State Savings Banks
Men of Good Will
People General
Interchurch
Jesus Christ
Byers
Interchurel Fund
Meet labor shortage shifts Michigan crop plans
Prof. J. F. Cox of Michigan Agricultural College warns that farm labor shortages and rising wages push farmers to cut cultivated acreage and boost yields per acre. He notes trends toward more small grains and greater use of clover, alfalfa, and timothy as machine handled crops increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
J. F. Cox
Farm Crops
Michigan Agricultural College
Professor Cox
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