They rejoice with James Sherman in Utica parade
Elaborate program carried out with parades, speeches, dinners, and music. Thousands gathered as Representative James Schoolcraft Sherman was formally notified of his nomination for vice president at the Chicago convention. He accepted from a draped stand, attended luncheon and dinner, and speeches praised his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
Representa
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Chicago
Sherman
Genenee Street
Yahnundasia Golf Club
Fred
Sherman Residence
Root
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
M. W. Stryker
Hamilston College
Thomas Wheeler
Charlies i Symonds
Utes Park
Sheran
Senator Burrows
William H. Taft
Teft
Probate Court Proceedings and Estate Updates
The court closed claims for Glenn E Baney and Louisa Seaver estates on August dates, admitted John Martin Derrick will to probate with Eddie C Akin as executor, and appointed a September hearing for Alois Schneider. Special commissioners Hoffman Seamon and Zarbough named for the Mattison drain, meeting August 21 at the Ann Arbor railroad crossing in Fla township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn E. Baney
John Martin Derrick
Eddie C. Akin
Louisa Seaver
Bert Woodward
Alois
Lois) Schneider
Mattison
A. D. Hoffman
William Seamon
J. B. Zarbough
Ann Arbor R. R
Fla
Sumner Happenings on a Friday Night Fire Beat
Mr and Mrs Stearns visit Ohio to see son Alvin. Arthur Forquer and wife from Lake City repair and paint their house. A large crowd attends J F Tucker's dance at the hall. Mrs Sperry ill. Mrs Forquer returns from Ta Hall to care for her daughter. Katie Lanoy sick, Rosie pleasant visit. Nellie Sperry sews for Mrs Nelson. Mr and Mrs Church at Ithaca. Mrs Plank hosts Ohio visitor Fredlank. A Fowler returns from northern Michigan with a black bear. Mr Pierce from Soldiers Home Grand Rapids visits friends here.
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Mra. Stearns
Ohio
Alvin
Arthur Forquer
Lake City
J. F Tucker
Mrs. Sperry
Forquer
Ta Hall
Katie Lanoy
Rosie
Nellie
Arcada Farmers Club Picnic at Murphy Home
Arcada Center notes a gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy on Thursday August 27 for a picnic dinner. Members are asked to bring chicken lemons and sugar for lemonade along with a program of music recitations and readings by local residents. Others report visits and travels including Mrs. George Irish returning from St John and Mr. Murphy and Mr. Ed. Meder home from Texas.
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Arcada Farmers’ Club
John Murphy
Arcady String Band
Bert Bailey
Fufler
Latimer Girls
Mee
Win. Latimer
HL Smith
Cr. Rhodes
St. Lawrence River
Real Estate Transfers Include Several City Lots and Dividends
Grant L Brewer and wife transfer lot 1 and 2 in block 6 E W Smiths addition St Louis to Peter Sigourney. Elizabeth Simmons et al transfer lot M3 Dudleys addition Ash Vey to De Witt C Tilany and wife. Vernmon Down and wife transfer sequence of sequence section 28 Newark to Willard Spurgeon and wife. Warner Lott transfers a lead on sections 6 and 7 Sumner to Martha E Bird. Thomas J Blair transfers to Seville school district part of section 31 Seville. William Ti Eaton and wife transfer lots 309 and 310 Dudleys addition Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant L. Brewer
Peter Sigourney
E. W. Smith
St Laotian
Elizabeth Simmons
de- Witt C. Tilany
Dudley
Virnon
Willard Spurgeon
Newark
Warner
Martha E. Birdsal
Sumner
Thomas J. Blair
Seville
William Ti. Eaton
John Hatfield
Ashley Wasvees
Bert Gibbs Resigns as Republican Leader Foreman
Bert Gibbs, four years foreman in the Republican Leader office, has left for Alma after accepting a good position on the Record there. Gibbs is valued as an efficient writer and skilled mechanic. his departure arises from the paper changing ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Gibbs
Republican Leader
Alma
Gibbs
Wide Awake Farmer Moves to Ambleside Farm Near Alma
Chris Heabeker and family of Dewey Illinois have moved onto the Ambleside farm south of Alma. Heabeker bought the farm from A. W. Wright last fall and is renovating it. Described as a practical all around farmer, he aims to make the farm one of the best in Alma territory and boost local farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. Heabeker
Dewey, Ill
Ambleside
Alma
Heabeker
A. W. Wright
Mr. Heabeker
Mediers
Advertised Letters Alma Aug 17 1908
Advertised list for the week ending August 11 1908 includes Ellen M Adams Miss Bernice Bither Miss Beulah Bryant N Green Miss Nora Gutches E D McFadden Mr R McLaughlin Roy T Merrill Mr Bill Porter E S Powers Estella Cook Ray Mrs Phebe Schneppe Mr Jay Scott Mrs W L Sheldon Mr F A Snow Mrs Minnie Swarthout Mrs B Wilson Mr Judson Wool The above if not called for will be sent to the dead letter office August 1st 1908 c M
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Alma
Mich
Ellen M. Adams
Bernice Bither
Beulah Bryant
N Green
Nora Gutches
E.D. McFadden
R. McLaughlin
Roy T. Merrill
Bill Porter
E. S. Powers
Estella Cook Ray
Phebe Schneppe
Jay Scott
W. L. Sheldon
FA. Snow
Minnie Swarthout
B. Wilson
Judson Wool
No Voting Machines In General Primary Election
A 1908 Ithaca Michigan exchange notes that no voting machines are needed for the general primary election. Deputy Attorney General Henry E Chase confirms, replying from Ithaca. The message mentions August correspondence and asks for furnished rooms or work in return for student board near the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hughes
Ithaca, Mich
Henry E Chase
Ane
Albert P. Cook
Grr Weat
Center Street
Gratiot County Prosecuting Attorney seeks renomination
John M. Everary announces his candidacy for renomination as Prose cuting Attorney on the Republican ticket for the September primaries. He urges continued observance of laws with economy and efficiency to keep peace and good order, asking for support from friends and those with confidence in his two prior terms. Ithana July 26 1998.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Chambers seeks renomination in Gratiot County
A state legislator announces renomination bid to Gratiot County voters after a term in which he supported measures his constituents favored. He urges support at the coming primary and notes his belief in his stance on key issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
J. Chambers
Ithaca, Mich
Aug
Sugar Tariff Debate Highlights Beet Sugar's Market Influence
The speaker argues the domestic beet sugar industry keeps refined sugar prices in check by expanding supply, warns that destroying beet sugar would raise prices nationwide, and criticizes multiple concessions since 1876. He cites Porto Rican, Cuban, Philippine, and Hawaiian trades as factors shaping costs and revenue, urging restraint in tariff cuts to protect consumers and domestic growers.
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Pacific Coast
Pittsburg
Buffalo
United States
Cuba
Congress
Philippines
Philippine
Sukar
Hawai
Hawaii
England
Tempest and Sunshine on tour eyes bigger season ahead
Tempest and Sunshine the stage adaptation of Mary J Holmes novel enjoyed a prosperous touring season last year Producer W P Mann expects greater success this year as finances stabilize and business returns to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Mann
Alma
Lem B. Parker
Mary J. Holmes
W. PF. Mann
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Alma Record
Alma Record CompAny
Willi Sherman
Burrows
Janes & Sherman
Move
Probate
Sumner Happenings
Arcada Center
Leo
Joux M. Everary
Ithana
Asa
Our Youth’s Shoe Department
Gratiot
N. J. McCullough & Son
Medler’s
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