Wrecked Machine Carried To Factory For Repairs
A car driven by Miss Edith Sowersby with J L Barden of Ithaca and Miss Austin aboard left a ditch on the McLaughlin hill near Alma. Miss Sowersby escaped serious harm, Mr Barden was bruised, but both survived with no broken bones. The machine was damaged but repairable and both parties received help from nearby farmers before being taken to Ithaca. The incident occurred while returning from Alma on Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Barden
Ithaca
Alma
Edith Sowersby
Miss Austin
McLaughlin Hill
Mr. Barden
Miss Sowersby
Barden
Michigan Crop Report Reflects Generally Good Wheat Yields
Michigan correspondents report wheat of good quality with yields above the ten year average. State and northern counties average 18 bushels per acre, southern 17, central 20, Upper Peninsula unspecified. Wheat marketed in July totals about 231,184 bushels across mills, elevators, and dealers, indicating strong harvest disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Counties
Northern Counties
Upper Peninsula
Southern Counties
Baldwin
Michigan
Elberta
Crawford
Hill's
Central
Thy Shirer
Meninses
Thy
Penisila
Toms
Pollasky Sells Dry Goods Stock to Albion Firm in Albion
Frank E. Pollasky, dry goods merchant, sells his dry goods stock to D. W. Robinson of Albion and will continue shoe business. Pollasky has long been identified with the local merchandise trade and will retain the shoe stock for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Pollasky
Frank E. Pollaskey
D. W. Robinson
Albion
Pollasky
Premature blast injures well digger near Rock
Ralph Slissor, a village well digger, is fatally injured when a premature blast tears off both hands and the right side of his face east of Rock. His brother Vern rushed him to a farmhouse as a doctor treated the wounds. Pastor Mevile Dutt of Chicago visits home folk Charles J. Dutt and family and will speak next Sunday at 10. State convention in Detroit October 6 will nominate officials below lieutenant governor. attorney general seen as the only contested seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd Dispatch
Detroit Free Press
Taesday
Rowk
Ralph Slissor
Tereibis
Vern Sluerer
Hear Hin
Fonr
Mevile E. Dott
Weat Side
Chytellan Church
Chicago
Chas. J. Dutt
Christian Church
G. A. Royal
Detroit
Oe Ae
Burglar Blows Safe In Shepherd Post Office
Mrs Struble, postmaster wife, arrived to find the money order division in chaos after burglars blew the safe with nitroglycerin. Loss under forty dollars borne by the postmaster. government will cover stamp losses. Sheriff's office alerted with no arrests yet. Mr and Mrs Hull visiting Sparta and Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struble
Shepherd Banks
Isabella County
Real estate transfers list buyers and parcels across towns
Real estate transfers show MS P Butman and others selling to W H Rittenaar and wife in Wheelers es. A J Hall to A Green in Seville. W A Bradley to H Wyeth in Riverdale. J E Wilhelm to W O Watson in Lafayette. C D Thomas and Brubaker to R Brewbaker in Ashley. Hinman to Brewbaker in Ashley. E A Benham to M Marzelf in Ithaca. M H Pugh to M Hammond in St Louis. Wahavene Hammond to MH Knee and back to Cheeseman's addition in St Louis. J Gordon to M Robinson in Elwell. Bovee to M Gleason in Alma. G W Carr to L Harris in Perrinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Butman
W. H. Rittenaar
A. J. Hall
A. Green
Seville
W. A. Bradley
H. Wyeth
Adams Add
Riverdale
E. Wilhelm
W. O. Watson
Lafayette
C.D. Thomas An Brubaker
Ashley
W. Proctor
R. Brewbaker
CR. Hinman
E. A. Benham
M. Marzelf
N.E
Ithaca
M. H. Pugh
Elwells Add
St. Louis
Bovee
M. “Gleaon
Alma
G. W. Carr
L. Harris
Perrinton
Cameron Car Co Still Figuring Location Shift
Beverly based Cameron Car Co discusses offers from Attica Ohio to relocate or expand. Prominent Beverly citizens have shown interest in funding and a local meeting is expected to decide whether to establish an Attica plant or move the entire factory, with cash subscriptions for preferred stock and potential local financing to keep operations in Beverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Car Co
Beverly
River Street
Attica
Richardson Buys Oldsmobile Special Sedan
H. C. Richardson has purchased a forty horsepower Oldsmobile Special of the 1911 style with an 118 inch wheel base and seating for seven. The car arrived on Tuesday and, equipped with all the latest appliances, attracted much attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Richardson
Mayor Gaynor Shot On Ship Deck In Hoboken
William J. Gaynor mayor of New York City was shot in the head aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse by James J. Gallagher a disgruntled ex employee. Gallagher quickly overpowered and arrested as the ship prepared to sail to Europe from Hoboken. Gaynor elected November 2 after 16 years on the bench has pursued reform cutting waste ousting unnecessary officials and canceling contracts to political firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Gaynor
New York City
James J. Gallagher
Gallagher
Wor
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Hoboken
N. J
Godspeed
Tammany
Gaynor
Italy
DWT Robinson of Albion Buys Pollasky Dry Goods Stock
DWT Robinson of Albion purchases the F E Pollasky dry goods stock in a local business transaction. The deal transfers ownership and inventories while confirming continued operation under new management in Albion.
Robinson Takes Over Pollasky Stock In Alma Store
Dwight Robinson of Albion now possesses the Pollasky dry goods stock and will open a record sale of dry goods carpets and related items starting Saturday. He comes endorsed by Albion business leaders after thirteen years with Ballen stores and will move to Alma with his mother Mrs A J Robinson and clerk Miss Ella McMurtrie joining him from Homer. He is expected to build a strong local trade and is welcomed by Alma and Gratiot county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Robinson
Albion
Robinson
Alma
Daily Recorder
George Bullen & Company
Michigan
F. E. Pollasky
Pollasky
Ballen
Homer
Bullen
McNurtrie
Mr. Robinson
A. J Robinson
Gratiot County
Record
Ella McMurtrie
Mich
Cmy Bullen & Co
Alhion Dry Goods
Slater
Alia
D. W. Robinson
Miss McMurtrie
Alina
Why He Advertises A Michigan Business Leader Explains
A prominent Michigan businessman explains why he advertises in newspapers. He says he is not ashamed of his goods or work and uses papers to reach intelligent readers, grow his business, and reach more people quickly and affordably. He notes strong returns and willingness to pay for attractive placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michian
Valuation Rise Hits Michigan Cities Across State
The state tax commission reports a near 75 million dollar rise in total assessed value, with over 50 million in cities above 10,000 residents. Notable changes include Detroit 20 million, Flint 6 million, Lansing 1.2 million, and several other cities seeing raises or did reviews. Two towns show decreases Albany? Peninsula? (Names)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Detroit
Flint
Traverse City
Lansing
Port Huron
Bay City
Battle Creek
Ironwood
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Manistee
Adrian
Marquette
Muskegon
Pontiac
Alpena
Ishpeming
Kelley Campaign Visit Highlights Gratiot County Tour
Republican governor candidate P H Kelley toured Gratiot County last Friday starting Ashley 7:00 am, spoke in Pompeii Perrinton Middleton Sumner Riverdale Elwell Forest Hill Alma Ithaca, reaching Alma after 5:00 pm led by H B Pattengill who opened at the Wright House State Street entrance. Dinner for 26 followed, then an Ithaca meeting at 7:80 pm before moving on to Owosso Shiawassee County. Campaigning by auto keeps him in close contact with voters, though the newspaper cannot publish his Alma tail address this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Kelley
Ashley
Pompeii
Perrinton
Middleton
Sumner
Riverdale
Elwell
Forest Hill
Alma
Ithaca
Kelley
Hon. H. BR
Pattengill
State Street
Wright House
Kelly
Owosso Shiawasse
Baker couple to move to Calgary with son
Mr and Mrs William Baker leave Alma for Detroit to visit Mrs Shikers sister then travel by rail and steam to Sault Ste Marie and on to Calgary Alberta to reside with son C W Baker of J J Case Threshing Machine Co. They have many friends in Alma who regret their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baker
Detroit
Riverdale Jeweler Named Postmaster in Appointment
John G. Young of Riverdale, long in charge of the town jewelry store, has been appointed postmaster at Riverdale succeeding Bradley. He executed the bond and will receive his compensation after the department accepts the bond. Friends across Gratiot and Isabella counties extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
Riverdale
Bradley
Young
Shepherd, Bhut
Riverdate
Sam
Mr. Young
Gratiot
Isabella Counties
Dol Happenings and Local Happenings Around Alma
Local notes report Mrs. John Kirby known as Mary Best in Ann Arbor hospital after receiving forty two cards and a generous collection. Presbyterian Sunday school plans a trip to Grasmere via State street bridge with baskets and transport. Wheat crops in the county are at record highs with yields from 36 to 60 bushels per acre. Mrs. F. B. Hodges prepares to travel to Ohio, with daughter Mrs. Clark and relatives meeting in Toledo and Cleveland. Mrs. Francisco, Mrs. Hudnut and others visit Niagara Falls and Canandaigua, with Ithaca visitors joining P M R R excursion rates to Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirby
Mary Best
Ann Arbor Hospital
Presbyterian Sunday School
State Street Bridge
Grasemere
Chrch
Olher
Hodges
Ohio
H.C. Clark
Toledo
Cleveland
Clark
Francisco
Fanny
Hudnurt
Mt. Pleasant
Niagara Falls
New York State
Canandaigua
Ithaca
Alma
T. E. Barlock
Pierce
S. Case
Georgy Davis
Bert Long
A. P. Cook
Paty
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McLaughlin
Miss Soversby
Michigan Crop Report
Solo Dry Goods Stogk
Nima
Potlasky
Postogeige
Shepherd
Mrs. Wm. Hull
Sparta
Grand Rapids
Points
Oldsmobile
New York
Assasin
DWT
Roinson
of Albion
F. E. Pollasky Dry
Sandell
Dwight W. Robinson
Pal Elley
Gratiot Co
Wright House Steps
Lawton T. Hemans
Cushing & Benedict
Adv
Deiat Bros Falatiaeadey
Mibas
Pilmaster Young
John G. Young
Uncle Sam
Riverdale Jeweler
Grane
J HN G. Young
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