Alma Bride Weds Reverend Blake MacDonald in Simple Ceremony
In Alma, Lois Fraker and Blake MacDonald joined in marriage at the Fraker home with Dr. Jay Clizbe and Rev. W. H. Mason officiating. The bride, a former Alma College Latin teacher, wore white silk and received a shower bouquet, while a Camp Fire Girls supper followed. The couple plan to reside in New York City after a honeymoon journey through Detroit and Montreal ending at West Fifty-Seventh Street. Guests included Elizabeth MacDonald, John MacDonald, and Dorothy Dawe of Deckerville among others from Detroit, Ithaca, and Grand Ledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
R. J. Fraker
Lois
Blake MacDonald
New York City
Miss Fraker
Mr. Nald
Mr. MacDonald
Foster Fraker
Dorothy Dawe
Deckerville
Dr. Clirke
Rev. Mason
Mrs
Alma College
Michigan
Auburn University
Auburn
MacDonald
Central Presbyterian Church
Detroit
Great Lakes
Montreal
Ithaca
Stella Dawe
Grand Ledge
Mise Annabel Rownsifer
Howell
Brownlows Host Ovid Friends For Lunch Visit
Rev and Mrs T G R Brownlow entertained a company from Ovid on Wednesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edison Swarthought Mr and Mrs Aden Lewis and son Mr and Mrs Robt Lowe Mr and Mrs Arley Hubbard Mr and Mrs Fred Carpenter Mr and Mrs Schulte Mr and Mrs Roberts and Mr and Mrs J E Grow. The men were members of Mr Brownlow's Ovid official board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. R. Brownlow
Ovid
Edison Swarthought
Aden Lewis and Son
Robt. Lowe
Arley Hubbard
Fred Carpenter
Mra. Schulte
Roberts
Primary Day Appeal by Gratiot County Prosecuting Attorney
The prosecuting attorney urges Gratiot County voters to turn out on Primary Tuesday August 25 to support the direct voting primary law. He notes his trial experience, contrasts it with his opponent Clark, and emphasizes civic duty over personal ambition, pledging fair duties if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cratiet
Gratiot
Clark
Gratny Bar Members Endorse Ora L Smith for Prosecutor
In a public statement, members of the Gratny Bar of Gen tiot county affirm Ora L Smith of Ithaca is fully capable to serve as Prosecuting Attorney. The signers credit Smith with age, experience, and executive ability to protect taxpayers from unnecessary prosecutions. A separate affidavit from Sidney K Garnard confirms Smith's Republican ties and long association with LaGrange county political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romalie Clark
St. Louis
Gentiot County
Ora L. Smith
Ithaca
Smith
State of Indiana
County of LaGrange
Sidney K. Garnard
la Grange
Indiana
la Grange-Noble
Senate
State Assembly of
Michigan
Howe
la Grange County
Smith Se
Three Cars of Corn Economy Shoe Store Item
A small local note reports an odd barter or trade request from Economy Shoe Store seeking three ears of premium corn. No further details on timing or provenance are provided.
Corn Prize Contest In Gratiot County Michigan
Hundreds of farmers move into Gratiot county from Illinois to grow corn in Central Michigan. The Economy Shoe Store offers 7.00 trade for the best three ears and 3.50 trade for the second best, judged by two experts. Entries must be grown in Ferris Richland Montcalm Coe Lincoln areas and brought to the store before December first. Any corn variety accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Illinois
Michigan
Economy Shoe Store
Ferris
Richland
Montcalm County
Coe
Lincoln
Isabella County
Cousin of Cowen Wed In Elmira Home Ceremony
Harry Cohen left Saturday for Elmira New York to attend the wedding of his brother Joseph to Miss Fanny Roberts. The ceremony was held at the bride’s parents home with Joseph Roberts Jr. officiating. The groom’s Elmira father is a prominent wholesale robber of Elmira. The couple will return to Alma after a brief honeymoon to establish their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cohen
Elmira
New York
Joseph
Fanny Roberts
Joseph Roberts
Cohen
Alma
West Half County Political Appeal 1914
A political advertisement from 1914 urges inclusion of the west half of the county on the county clerk ticket. D Wiles signs on behalf of Hon Taman K Bab cock who represented La Grange in the Indiana House. Sidney K Gannard swears the document August 18 1914 before Notary Retha B Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
D. Wiles
Taman K. Babcock
la Grange County
Indiana State Assembly
Smith
Sidney K. Gannard
Retha B
Prosecuting Attorney Candidate Seeks Republican Primary
Maine Clark announces candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney on the Republican ticket. Primary set for August 25 1914. He asks voters for their vote and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaine Clark
Accidental Shooting In Riverdale Involves Hudson and Crittenden
Two boys Henry Hudson and Archie Crittenden were injured when a loaded revolver left in a buggy by their older brother George Hudson discharged. Henry was shot in the leg and Archie was shot in the foot as the trigger was pulled while they were in the buggy two miles north of Riverdale. Doctors say unless blood poisoning occurs, both boys may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hudson
Archie Crittenden
Riverdale
George Hudson
Henry
Archie
Ryder A F for Gratiot County Treasurer in Republican primary
A letter from A F Ryder seeks Gratiot County voters support in the August primary. He highlights prior service in Elba township as supervisor and toll-ship treasurer and argues southern half deserves fair representation. Ryder urges turnout and asks voters to consider his candidacy for county treasurer on the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Repubilicas
Elba
Eilat Township
First State Bank Adopts Automatic Ledger System
The First State Bank of Alma Michigan adds a ledger posting machine that prints customer statements and computes balances. The Statement System replaces the old pass book method, saving time and improving ledger clarity with automatic overdraft marks and date recording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Alma
Michigan
Honor of Mrs Foster Fraker Shower Given by Mrs Ellison
Last Monday afternoon Mrs Lloyd Ellison entertained a score or more of Mrs Foster Fraker's friends at a miscellaneous social shower. The afternoon featured social conversation and a two course luncheon served by Mrs Ellison with assistance from Mildred McConkey Margaret Tubbs and Kathaleen Ellison. Mrs Fraker formerly Miss Marion Rounsifer has many friends in Alma evidenced by the numerous gifts received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Ellison
Foster Fraker
Ellison
Mildred McConkey
Margaret Tubbs
Kathaleen Ellison
Fraker
Marion Rounsifer
Alma
State Senator Candidate Seeks Republican Support in 25th District
Sonn A. Damon, Republican candidate for State Senator in Michigan's 25th district, appeals to party members for backing. The note mentions Dutch Hoyt of Caro, catcher for Alma, set to play the last three games for Grand Ledge, noted for a strong throwing arm and football plans at Alma College this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Sonn A. Damon
Mr. Pleasant
Mich
Hoyt
Caro
Grand Ledge
Alma
Alma College
Bradford Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Gratiot County
Newell M. Bradford urges Gratiot County voters to support his Republican sheriff bid at the August 25 primaries. He cites widespread calls for change, pledges clean politics, and promises to enforce the local option law like other statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Yraternor Gratiot
Ietve
Tolimar
Newell M. Bradford
Alma College appoints two new teachers for next year
Alma College announces the addition of Miss Carnelia Waite as Dean of Women and freshman English instructor. She is a University of Minneapolis alumna with postgraduate work and experience in social settlement work in New York and Minneapolis. Miss Marguerite Conyne will assist in the Kindergarten Department, coming from Chicago with strong preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Carnelia Waite
University of Minneapolis
New York
Minneapolis
Alma
Robinson
Marguerite Conyne
Chicago
County Clerk Candidate Reaffirms Voter Outreach
A farmer candidato for county clerk explains he has met many voters in the county but cannot tour widely due to farm duties. He states nomination should come from thoughtful voters who value experience, character, and a clean record over campaigning skill and asks voters to seek reliable judgments on all candidates and accept the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Case
Redman Seeks Re election for County Drain Commissioner
Drain Commissioner E W Redman announces candidacy for re election at the August primary. He thanks supporters and asks for continued approval of his record in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Redman
Square Tea and union service schedule at church
Presbine M. E. Church announces a 11:30 am Dibla school time a 4:30 pm Epworth Langue service and an FC Union Service in the Episcopal Church. Hew J Frank Jackson will preach with a Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at Fea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M —Preschine
Dibla School
Epworth Langue
Episcopal Church
J. Frank Jackson
Fea
James L. Kress Seeks County Clerk Nomination in Alma
James L. Kress announces his Republican nomination bid for county clerk in Alma Michigan. He highlights duties as clerk of the county board and court, register in chancery, and custodian of records, pledging full-time service if elected. He urges voters to support him at the upcoming primary and notes attendance by Warren Miller and wife of Albion as guests of J. L. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Jon
James L. Kress
Alma
Michigan
Politica
Drainage chief Redman praised for county land improvements
In Gratiot County Michigan the drain commissioner E W Redman is lauded for years of tile and dredge work improving farm land value. Maps mention No 111 Arcada Sumner New Haven and No 96 Outlet draining twenty square miles plus Bush Creek ties with Midland County. Map River dredging and large tile shipments are cited as proof of progress and readiness for upcoming primaries and November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Michigan
E. W. Redman
Cnet
Arcada
Sumner
New Haven
Seville
Pine River
Bush Creek
Midland County
Bethany Township
Redman
M. A.C
Gratiot
Maple River
Elba
Washington
Fulton
Baptist Church Sunday's Schedule and Visiting Clergy
Sunday morning service at 10 in the United Brethren Church with a sermon Fixing the Blame. Sunday School at 11 30 B Y P U at 6 20 with topic Lowly Service. Union Service at 7 30 in the Episcopal Church Rev J Frank Jackson will preach J W Priest Pastor residence 802 Gratiot Ave Prof F N Notestein and family returned Tuesday from Otsego rake vacation.
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Lois Fraker
Blake McDonald
Jay Clizbe
W. H. Mason
Eleca
Wilbur Nelson
Ithaca, Mich
POR Prosecuting Attorney
Grat Nty Bar
Marvin R. Salter
G. Tuttle
MO. T
John H. Myers
Newell Smith
Charles H. Goggin
James G. Kress
William A. Bahlee
OE. Cowen
Alma Clothing Merchant
Elmira New York
Por County
AFP
Ryder
A. F. Ryder
Mrd
Ded Elson
Mrs. Foster Fraker
Tubbs and McConkey
WGLL
M. BE. Church
Warren Miller
Albion
J. L. Miller
Nelson City
DN Gorrissioner
Prof
F. N. Notestein
Otsego
Rake
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