City of Alma Wins Full Verdict Against Purcell in Well Case
After a week of trial, Alma court rules in favor of the city against A R Purcell, a Jackson well contractor, upholding claims that he failed to complete the contract. The jury accepted judge Moinet’s instruction that the contract be construed as a matter of law, and questioned damages, with a next term set to determine the, city’s potential $4000 claim.
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Alma
A. R. Purcell
Jackson
E. J. Moinet
Purcell
Johnson
Wellk
Sears
Kress
U. K
John White
White
K. J. Moinet
Purvell
Truaranters
Postmaster Cash urges sale of Treasury Savings Certificates
Postmaster W P Cash announces a local push for citizens to invest in Treasury Savings certificates to support wise spending and safe investment. He touts the $100 denomination, immediate registration, tax exemptions, security backed by national resources, monthly value increases, and redemption on demand with two to three day delivery. May prices are 385.26 for 100 and 852 for 1000 denominations.
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W. P. Cash
Ateast
Treasury Savings
Cash
Musicale and Tea a Pleasing Affair at Mrs Ruggles Home
A large audience attended a music and tea at Mrs. Ruggles house on Michigan avenue to benefit the Public Library. Performers included Mrs Flash, Chounard with Miss Sunkine, Alma College Glee Club, Miss Jackson, and Virginia Blick. A buffet supper followed. funds from the event begin a series of library fundraisers. Two games between Saginaw Aces and Alma Republics set for the weekend, with Olmstead likely to start Hagerman and Freeman on the mound.
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Ruggles
Mex
Crooks
Charmuose
Lodge Held Convention in City at Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the lodge was held in this city on Monday. Members gathered to discuss proceedings and future events reflecting ongoing fraternal activities.
Gratiot County Odd Fellows Elect New Officers
Nearly 260 delegates attended the Gratiot County Odd Fellows Association meeting in Lew. Wm Herron was elected president to replace George H. Smith. Other officers named: vice president George Schlapi Alma, secretary Alma Saad, treasurer B F Lane St Louis. Saad and Lane reelected. Addresses highlighted Odd Fellowship present day problems and biblical themes. Yinger's talk well received.
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Gratiot County
O. F. Association
Lodge
Rebekah
Matt. W. Daley
M. B. Church
Newton Burne
St. Louis
Alma
Myer
Wm. Herron
Pres Dent
Ros John Roberts
Yinger
Mins Holmes
Republic Orchestra
Ranm
May
Cleanup days test Alma students dedication to Alma Mater
Alta spirit shown during campus cleanup days April 22 and 24 with students under Coach Wood Dr Notestein Cornelius Brokenshire MacCurdy Reyer Randels and others clearing the athletic field trimming trees and shrubs and cleaning the grounds. Workers borrowed many rakes and scrubbed the green while Friday Night weather delayed activities and Saturday brought renewed effort. The Strand theatre project at 60 000 is nearing completion with manager C A Miller hoping to open soon though no date is set.
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Alta
Alma
Coach Wood
Notestein
Cornelius
Brokenshire
Sti
MacCurdy
Reyer
Randels
OPEN
C. A. Miller
Utility Companies Seek Aid Over Coal Shortage
Statewide utilities push for federal relief as coal shortages threaten gas and power production. Bay City gas plant halted for two days, while Gratiot County Gas reports two weeks fuel on hand and a small oil reserve for water gas. Managers credit steady supply and cautious planning as others scramble.
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Lansing
Bay City Gas Company
Wagner
Gratiot County Gas Company
Gras Manufactore
Celebration 15 Plans Amid Alma News Ties
Alma plans a mid May celebration to honor the city’s achievements with the Alma Community Council and Board of Trade rallying support. A new display of a “City of Alma” picture is prepared and shipboard post cards minted for use during the event. The celebration may stretch into a central Michigan Train Day with tents and publicity from past years showcased. Also: Alma College baseball travels to Hillsdale and Adrian this weekend as Coach Wood’s team seeks two road wins. Pitching for Hillsdale may feature Gray against Alma. Adrian game to feature either Seat or Cash. Separately, Purcell case appeal: attorneys for A. R. Purcell appeal a replevin ruling, tied to a forthcoming $25,000 damage suit.
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Alma Community Council
City of
Alma
Aidle
Horndrolls
Central Michigan
Clabe
Board of Trade
Wood
Alma College
View Felde
Hillsdale College
Hilledale
Adrian College
Adrian
Alma Collegiany
Hilledale College
Presbyterians
Gray
Maroon and Cream
Baptiste
Adrian List
Bss
Crittenden
Mourd
Eddie J. Seat
Cash
Boyal Adrianites
Louisa Y. King Named First Female Presidential Elector
Louisa Y. King of Sonia becomes the first woman selected as a presidential elector by the Republican slate. The event marks a milestone for the state party and honors King’s public service and leadership within the party.
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Louisa Y. King
No Endorsement for Hiram at Eighth District Convention
The Eighth Congressional District convention in Tonia elected delegates to the National Republican convention in Chicago. Lauren Yeomine King of Saginaw was named the district's presidential elector, with several Sag inaw women pushing the move. Delegates to Chicago include W. F. Gallaher and General Fred Greene, with Mable Summers and Theresa Ramney as organizers. George E. Nichols of Ionia endorsed for attorney general. Hiram Johnson of California did not receive the district endorsement. In sports, Alma College defeated Adrian 12 to 2 as Crittenden and Cash allowed six hits. Tomion led Alma’s offense with a perfect day at bat. Peter Malloy, longtime local electrician, plans to move to St Louis to open an electrical store.
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Tonia
Chicago
Lauren Yeomine King
Thi City
Eucith
Saginaw
Saginaw County
W. F. Gallaher
Ap Owowo
Fred Greene
Mable Summers
Theresa Ramney
Greenville
Jills Kerby
George E. Nichols
Ionia
Hiram Johnson
California
Wood
Alma College
Adrian Water
Alma
Crittenden
Unsit
Greel
Maroon
Crean
Cash
Conteh Wood
Adrian
Ave Cin
Almaitos
Tomion
Hobert
Wender
Tomson
Boyne
Gaffney
Hale
Waggoner
Williame
Adrian ‘Duta
Jeresh Huret
Richie
Funk
Hamilton
Bond
Bird
Kaney
A. A
Gratiot County Teachers Association Meets May Day Session
The Gratiot County Teachers Association will meet at Ithaca High School on Friday May 7. The program includes morning music and invocation by Ithaca schools, rural athletic and field day events, afternoon sessions on arithmetics reform and eighth grade exams, and discussions on public schools’ role for children. Prof Webster H. Perce and Supt Becker and Supt MeCallum will speak, with officers elected.
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Gratiot County
Ithaca
Itr
L.A. Mancheck
Chisedasion
W. Mecallum
Webster H. Perce
Hurlers Dominate Weekend Split With Aces In 1920 Action
The Republic opened by beating Saginaw Aces, champs of the Michigan Ontario league, by a heavy margin. Sunday they repeated the strong showing, defeating the Aces 11 to 1 and showcasing strong pitching by Freeman and Sherlow. The Aces’ hits were limited as Republic batters produced key runs, including early scoring and late surges. Both games featured solid defense and timely hitting, with Emphasized standout performances from Chouinard and Vitt on offense and Freeman on the mound.
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The
Republic
Saginaw Aces
McKee
Ronnie
Freeman
Shertow
Hirlers Kino
Chouinard
Deslot
Hagedorn
Dunkel
Danek
Zinmerman
Felting
Garland
LaFleur
Deslet
Smith
Meidell
Sherlow
Tooley
Vitt
Oakes
Loney
Grimm
Blake
Hageman
Truckers
Rip
Mrs. Kipp, Alma Resident, Dies at Home
Alma mourns the death of Mrs. Charles A. Kipp who died Thursday night at 818 Pine Avenue after a day and a half illness. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church with Rev. Masters officiating and burial in Riverside Cemetery. Born Sarah M. Trahman in Milford Michigan in 1851, she married Lees and W. Chim, had three children, moved to Alma in 1888, and later married Charles F. Kipp. She was a long time Baptist church member and survived by her husband, two sons Sidney and Kaviehner, a daughter Mrs. John Baker, two brothers, three grandchildren, and many relatives.
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Charles A. Kipp
Pine Avenue
First Baptist Church
Masters
Fivet Baptist Church of
Lees
W. Chim
Milford
Michigan
Alma
Chow
Charles 4 Kipp
Tevamia
Baptist Church
Chim
Wha
Sidney T. Chuw
Detiwt
Con Kaviehter
John Baker
Mima
Michiaur
Cha J
George N. Graham
Oregon
Harold and
Viletuum
Lester Becker
Mainy Triemdy
Ladye Maccabees Convene County Convention in Alma
The Ladye Maccabees county convention met at the O. C. Temple in Alma on a Tuesday in April with delegates from across the county. Officers were elected, delegates chosen to represent the county in June, and the gathering included drills by the Alma Hive before adjourning with plans for the next meeting in Ithaca.
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Alma
Benge
Janet Branch
Silveste
Lanning
Maggie Gomiyeut
Pleasant Valley
St. Louis
Mary A. Clow
Fannie Dirk
Royelly Bovee
Ithaca
Carrie Willams
Riverdale
County Association
Mary A. Olow
St. Louin
Eaume Alexander
Alice Metler
Rogeila Bovree
Ellen Payshoe
Mat A. Alma Saad
Elia Buck
St. Panis
Magne Goodyear
Mabie Clellind
Forest Hill
Alma Hive
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F. W. Ruggles
Aces
Republics
Alma Republics
Republic Fold
Red” McKee
Alma Clan
Olmatead
Hagerman
McKeo
Gratiot County Association
Sions
College
Bert
Delure
Puel
Hillsdale
Sonia
Hiram
Peter Malloy
Mailoy
Teachers Association
Gratiot
Henry Ford
J. L. Miller
Ndv
Champs
Republica Hpoa Chakes
Republica
Mrs. Kipp
Lady Maccabees
County Convention of Order
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