Primary money for Michigan schools apportioned by counties
Superintendent L L Wright distributed 5 512 388 85 dollars in primary school funds to 729 984 Michigan children at 7 45 per capita. Wayne County tops allocations with 976 814 20 dollars. Gratiot County lists 6 428 school age children though 8 093 are used for apportionment due to township balances.
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L. L. Wright
Michigan
Wayne County
Gratiot County
Pou
Gratiot
Emerson
Lamilton
Lafayette
Pine River
Washington
Wheeler Township
Potts for Judge of Probate Court in Gratiot County
To enrolled Republican voters the notice urges voting for J. Lee Potts for Judge of Probate Court. It notes he has resided in Gratiot county since April 1886 and claims his qualifications are well known.
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J. Lee Potts
Gratiot County
John M Everden Announces Candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney
A Gratiot county resident declares his campaign for the office of Prosecuting Attorney on the Republican ticket. He states he will devote full time to duties if nominated and elected.
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Gratiot County
Goggin seeks renomination for Gratiot County Prosecuting Attorney
Charles H Goggin announces candidacy for a second term as Gratiot County Prosecuting Attorney on the Republican ticket. He pledges prudent economical administration and asks voters for support in the renomination effort.
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Charles H. Goggin
Pennett Seeks Reeve Post in Bethany Township
Fred C. Pennett, born 1880 in Bethany township Gratiot county, lifelong resident, educated at St Louis High School and Central State Normal Mt Pleasant, taught in Gratiot and Isabella counties, elected township clerk several terms, now serving second term as Bethany township supervisor, asks support at the Primary Election August 27 1992.
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Bethany
St . Louis
Central State Normal School
Mt. Pleasant
Gratiot
Isibelly
Bethany Township
Methodists and Presbyterians Play an Exciting Draw at Davis Field
A hard fought game between the Methodists and Presbyterians ended 2-2 after nine innings when darkness halted play. Prof Ellsworth pitched for the Presbyterians with Decker also strong, while Washburn made a superb catch in right. Four times Decker struck out key hitters as both sides threatened late, reflecting a rare error-free contest between veteran players.
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Davis Field
Methodists
Presbyterians
Prof
Ellsworth
Decker
Washburn
Adams
Bablke Decker
Elleworth Holmes
Boerswa Stoddard
Gaffney
New Enterprise Story & Clark Pianos Open Alma Store
Messrs Story and Clark, piano manufacturers, lease the west store room of the Palfrey block and display a large line of instruments. A carload arrived last week and is on display in Alma. R J Dupraw of Saginaw will manage the Alma store and reside there, overseeing the territory. Purchasers receive fifty two piano lessons from Alma’s study teacher as part of the sale.
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Messrs
Story & Clark
Palfrey Block
Alma
R. J. Dupraw
Saginaw
Vote for Attorney J. W. Myers in Republican Primary
Republican primary candidate J W Myers native of Gratiot county a graduate of Hihaca High School and the University of Michigan a practicing lawyer for twelve years and lifelong Republican. He favors a progressive stance for clean politics economy in public affairs and a good business administration for all the people. Raymond McLavehin visited friends at St Louis last Saturday.
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Gratiot County
College to Add Seven New Instructors for 1912 13
Alma college announces seven unfamiliar instructors for the 1912 13 year joining president elect Dr Thomas C Blaisdell and athletic director W C Bleamaster formerly of Princeton and Grinnell The new faculty includes Mrs Mary Fier as dean of women and Miss Henrietta Broin in gymnas ium and expression plus Mr Glen Warner in public speaking Miss Marie Haefliger to teach German and Miss Ruth Shultz to lead Greek and Latin in the academy.
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Thomas C. Blaisdell
Alma
W. C. Bleamaster
Bleamaster
Irestman
Princeton University
Grinnell College
Iowa
Council Bluffs High School
Carroll College
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Ginasium
Henrietta Bioin
Miss 'J
Wheaton College
Ilinois
Columbia Colege of Expression
Chicago
Miss Broin
Glen Y. Warner
Baldwin University
Wooster University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Northwestern University
Indiana
Ohio
Chautauquas
Middle West
Mary M. Fancher
New York City
Columbia University
Leland Stanford University
California
France
Italy
Switzerland
Pratt Collegiate Institute
Brooklyn
New York
Mra Fancher
Leland Stanford Uniiversity
Reese Farrington Yeateh
Big Rapids
Michigan
School
Ohio Northern College of Music
Veatch
Japan
Young Men's Christian Association
College
Marie Haefliger
Harbor Springs High School
Ferris Institute
Ruth Shultz
Oberlin College
Shultz
H Parr Announces Candidacy for Gratiot County Sheriff
H Parr declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Gratiot County Sheriff Michigan subject to August primary votes. He asks for Republican voters support and signs off as well sincerely yours.
Moral teaching in the public schools address at church
Address by D S Glass Profit Mileworth before the Men's Bible Class of the Methodist church last Sunday discusses moral training in public schools. He cites penal institution statistics to claim unaffiliated individuals produce criminals at 1 in 450, while the denomination with strong Sunday school life yields 1 crime per 8000 population. Ellsworth invited to return for further discussion.
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Profit Mileworth
Methodist Church
Ellsworth
Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Ballot Support
A prospective candidate announces intent to run for Sheriff on the Republican ticket seeking endorsements and support. The statement signals campaign kickoff and plans to engage voters, with the aim of securing the party nomination and advancing to the general election.
County Treasurer seeks second term in Gratiot primary
A notice announces candidacy for a second term as Gratiot County Treasurer. The candidate states the run is contingent on Republican voters approving at the primary on August 27, and requests support and votes.
Arcada Farmers Club Picnic Delights 250 At Wright Park
The Arcada Farmers Club held a two hundred fifty attendee picnic at Wright Park with basket lunches and an outside speaker. President Hemline opened the program as Rev J W Priest led prayers and readings followed by songs and recitations from club members and guests. W T Hill of Carson City praised farmers cooperation and urged united action in Lansing while stressing birth-right protections and cautions about office seekers. Local business leaders funded lemonade and hosted attendees as Ely Crown returned from Lake City with his family.
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Arcada Farmers’ Club
Wright Park
C. F. Hemline
J. W. Priest
William Knoetzer
Mesdames Clow
Peek
Rockefellow
Frank Crow
Drurie
W. T. Hill
Carson City
Hemline
Hill
Lansing
Farmers’ Club
Tiemrat
Candidacy Announcement for Gratiot County Register of Deeds
An announcement of personal candidacy for the office of Register of Deeds in Gratiot County Michigan. The bid is described as subject to approval of party and election authorities and will move forward upon fulfillment of required procedures.
Primary Candidates File Petitions in County Primary
Saturday closing hour for petitions saw the Republican and Democratic tickets filed with County Clerk R. E. Hughes. Names include Representative Newell Sith and Judge Isaac S. Seaver on the Republican list and A F Wright plus John T Matthews on the Democratic slate, with numerous county offices such as Sheriff Clerk Treasurer and Coroner represented.
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R. E. Hughes
Newell Sith
St. Louis
Robert S. Miller
Seville
John W. Myers
Ithaca
Isaac S. Seaver
J. Lee Powts
Wilber Ennis
Wesley Parr
Alma
Joh Rush
Arcada
William Seaman
Hallie J. Rose
Elba
Fred Pennett
Bethany
Richard E. Hughes
Adelbert P. Lane
Fred Griswold
Bird J. Tucker
Charles H. Gogin
John M. Everden
Edwin W. Redman
Elon P. Porter
Newark
John D. Spinney
Pompeii
Will K Ludwig
Joseph Harrod
Democrat
A. F. Wright
W. D. Tucker
John T. Mathews
John B. Rowell
Frank Himes
Fulton
Ira D. Suydam
B. M. Coffin
Emerson
Philip W. Creaser
George P. Stone
Joseph Fosster
Dr. Johnson
James K. Wright
James P. Carpenter
Charles F. O'Neal
Middleton
Ephraim S. Reist
Washington
County Drain Commissioner Primary Appeal From E A Redman
A brief political notice urging Republican voters to support E A Redman in the upcoming primary for the office of county drain commissioner. The note requests August 27 as the voting date and expresses appreciation for support and a vote.
Ashley candidate Hollie J Rose seeks Republican support
County clerk candidate Hollie J Rose of Ashley appeals to Republican electors in the August primary. A Gratiot county native born in Washington township in 1884 he attended Wacousta high school and Central Michigan Normal at Mt Pleasant. Rose served as Ashley school superintendent for four years and sat on the Gratiot county board of school examiners. Your vote for him in the primary will be appreciated.
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Gratiot
Michigan
Republcan
H. Parr
Gratiot County
Bird J
Tucker
Rose
Washington Township
Wacousta
Central Michigan Normal
Pleasant
Ashley School
Alma Wins Modern Underground Telephone Network
Gratitude goes to Hell and Union Telephone for a vast underground system on Superior Street designed to serve Alma as it grows toward 20 000 residents and beyond. The project includes 2 2 5 miles of duct 11 manholes and access from Pine avenue to Park Street with plans to remove overhead poles as streets are cleared and new buildings rise.
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Hell
Union Telephone Companies
Alma
Michigan
Superior Street
Scdre
A. Gibson
Pine Avenue
Park Street
Alma conquers Breckenridge in baseball game at Davis Field
Alma defeated Breckenridge 23 to 7 at Davis Field last Thursday afternoon. Allen pitched for Alma with strong defense backing him as Alma opened with three runs in the first and kept scoring freely after the fourth inning, overpowering Breckenridge throughout the game. Mrs Henry Frush returned from Connell Ohio, visiting Mr and Mrs Siege Wilson in their new home.
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Breckenridge
Alma
Davis Field
Allen
Allen ‘ S Adams
Bishman
Berry
Ford Hazlett
Chisholm
G. Berry
Baker
Decker Pohley
Wood
Henry Frush
Connent
Ohio
Siege Wilson
Frush
Wilson
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Gration CO
Bethany Os
Elbo
Bevenes
New Haven
North Shade
North Star
Wheeler
Fred C. Pennett
Neher Gould
NEW Enterprise
J. W. Myers
Raymond McLavehlin
Mary W. Fier
Wrigs Hall
Leland Stanford
The
Glass
John Rush
Ely Crown
Lake City
E. A, Redman
Hollie J. Rose
Ashley
Bell and Union Telephone Companies
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