Our Candidate for the Nomination of County Representative
A political notice endorses 4 W Holts for the Republican county ticket. The paper details Holts life, from birth in Livingston County New York in 183? to Michigan migration in 1858, schooling, Civil War service, teaching decades, and varied work across Hillsdale Jackson Hervey Gratton and finally farming near a town. The piece notes support from Arcada township and preparations for the county convention on September 4 at Ithaca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Holts
Holmes
Arcada Township
Ithaca
John W. Hales
Livingston County
N. Y
Michigan
Hillsdale
Mich
Taft
Jackson
Herve
Herfen
Jackson County
Ebates
Gratton
Maccabee Celebration Plans Big Alma Macrobee Picnic
The Maccabees of Alma announce a Friday September 7 celebration with games sports and speeches. A street parade and rail excursion are planned to attract a large crowd. Town businessmen are contributing generously as delegates from Gratiot Tenbella Clare Midland Saginaw Shinwakes Clinton and Montcalma counties prepare to form the Central Michigan Maccabees Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabees
Alma
Central Michigan Maccabes Association
Republican Caucus endorses Holmes for representative
At a lively Tasday caucus with 267 voters present, W Holmes and T A Ely spoke amicably on Arcades Gratiot district bid for state legislature. Holmes won 135 ballots to Ely 82 and was later declared the choice. delegates to the county convention were elected by acclamation with Levi Keefer chosen as eleventh delegate after a final ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Tubbs
Justice Dunham
Coris Brown
H. E. Myers
Charles Ward
John Knoertzer
Ld. Holmes
Ely
Mr. Ely
E A. Bagley
T. A. Ely
H. EK. Myers
Hert Hayes
PG. Adams
F. W. Blair
F. W. Hooper
Geo. Sharrar
Theo. Marsh
Adney Dobson
Levi Keefer
Geo, Blanchard
Importance of Good Seed Wheat
The article urges farmers to elevate seed wheat care, selecting pure seed, avoiding rye contamination, and storing a separate seed patch. It advises winnowing, choosing the largest grains, and occasionally sourcing fresh imported seed to boost yields and profits.
Carnival of Sports Announces Town Event Tomorrow Afternoon
Hand bills advertise a Carnival of Sports in town tomorrow afternoon. Dr R E Hant originated the idea and sought funds from local businesses for prizes. Races will be run on Superiorst. Other towns have succeeded with Saturday sports. Everyone invited to attend and enjoy. Program listed as HOUSE RAVES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Hant
Eeryone
Electric Railroad Construction Aims at Alina Region
Work begins on an electric railway line expected to serve Alina Lows and Dipid. Crews plan grading and paving, with completion anticipated by January 1. Authorities and residents anticipate improved transport and happier commerce once the line is operative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alina
Peter & Great
Aland
Lowe
Fragmented text hints at political party link in alleged crime
The fragmentary OCR mentions a crime involving a barker and a suspect named Will Fores among others. It references coats worth $84 and asserts the joke claim and lack of party involvement. It notes Marshal Morrow and an appeal toward repeal of a 160 value evidence rule related to arrest or conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Morrow
Alma Woolen Mill Co Stockholders Meeting Called
A meeting of stockholders of the Alma Woolen Mill Co will be held at the office of A. E. Woodward on Tuesday August 11 at two oclock p m. It is important that all stockholders be present. Lijyn V. B. Holleniack, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Woolen Mill Co
A. E. Woodward
Tarsay
Ocock
Prenent
HolLenieck
Seo'y
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Trenon
Wann
Atm
Turck &E Bankers Ward
BLY Brew
Anes Ci
Genwrk Banking Harmere
Stent
Scattergood & Jacobs
Alma Mich
W. R. Purmort
Pollasky
DR. W. Kelly
Opera House
R. M. Hyde
HOTEL
Arcada
Herbert N. Hayes
Alma Roller Mills
FLUU
Bakers
Republican Caucus
W. Holmes
Carnival of Sports
Messinger
Atv
Messenger
Gratiot County
Vermeulen’s Department Store
Clothing Department
Shoe Department
Dry Goods Department
Saan Hws
Vermeulens Department Store
Stockholders' Meeting
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