Jumper Placed on Wires Causes Blackout at Mt Pleasant
A deliberate jumper on Consolidated Light and Power Company lines cut power to Alma patrons for hours last Saturday and damaged the Mt Pleasant plant. Manager Connor found a forged steel jumper near Alma two miles north of town. The switchboard at Mt Pleasant burned, injuring an employee who may lose sight, and another worker was seriously shocked.
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Consolidated Light and Power Company
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Connor
Ideal Office
Mt. Measant
Newel Smith for Gratiot County Representative
Newel Smith, longtime Gratiot County resident and lawyer, seeks the Republican nomination for representative. He has eleven years on the Gratiot County Board of Supervisors and is presented as deeply connected to local needs. voters are urged to back him in the upcoming primary.
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Newel Smith
Tepre-entative
Gratiot County
Board of Supervisors
Brainerd Hospital Power Outage Sparks Threat Probe
A Wednesday night outage endangered a patient during a difficult operation at Brainerd Hospital. Dr Peterson operated as Manager Connor vowed to identify and prosecute those responsible, claiming to have incriminating evidence and promising a thorough search for the culprits.
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Brainerd Hospital
Peterson
Connor
Willard D. Tucker for County Clerk in Gratiot
A plea from Richard E. Hughes endorses Willard D. Tucker Ithaca for County Clerk. Tucker seeks August primaries, arguing experience matters and pledging fidelity to trust if nominated and elected. The message notes difficulty in meeting voters and references local legal endorsements. A judge and Gratiot county bar support Tucker’s qualifications. Also mentions Potts benica Probate Judge candidate and two term platform.
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Gratiot
Richard E. Hughes
Political ad for county clerk candidacy
Fred Pennert asks voters to support his bid for county clerk at the August 27 primary election. The message emphasizes appreciation for votes and participation in the electoral process.
Election notices urge candidate support for August 27 primary
Voters are urged to support R. S. Miller of Elwell in the August 27 primary. E. P. Potter announces for Drain Commissioner of Gratiot County and John Rush is endorsed for sheriff on the Republican ticket for August 27.
Alma Man Jim Phillips Recovers After Mayo Operations
Friends in Alma learn Jim Phillips is recovering from thyroid and tonsil surgeries performed by Dr. Mayo in Rochester. A Minneapolis letter dated August reports the June 29 thyroid removal, July 12 tonsils, plus a three hour hemorrhage, and a planned rest period in Michigan to regain strength with a hopeful outlook after years of hardship.
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Jim” Phillips
Alma
Mayo
Rochester
Mint
Phillips
Minneapolis
Jim
Mayos
Michigan
Nee
Sheriff candidate Wesley Parr Listed by Alma Republicans
Alma and Gratiot county Republicans are urged to vote on August 7 for Wesley Parr as sheriff. The notice promises Parr would apply his proven business methods from his personal successes to the sheriff's office if nominated and elected in November.
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Alma
Wesley Parr
Probate Office Advertising Statement by J Lee Potts
A historical notice by J Lee Potts defends the Probate Office. He claims twenty years of safe governance with no bills in Chancery or legal actions against his term. Potts asserts the office will remain secure for the next four years.
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J. Lee Potts
Change of Judge in Gratiot Probate Court
Political ad argues for Isaac S Seaver to continue as judge. It questions the need for change after twelve years of service, urging enrolled Republican voters to vote in August primaries.
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Gratiot
Isaac S, Seaver
John Rush Seeks Sheriff Race Support in Republican Campaign
A political ad urges voters to back John Rush for sheriff in the upcoming election. The candidate is described as a lifelong Republican and asks for votes on Tuesday, August 27.
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John Rush
The House of a Thousand Candles at Realty Opera House
The Real-tv Opera House presents the original New York production of The House of a Thousand Candles on Thursday September 5. The stage adaptation by George Middleton closely follows Meredith Nicholson’s novel with added substance and stronger dramatic focus. Bates the butler rises to hero while Glenarm remains central. the play emphasizes clarified scenes and heightened tension.
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Opera House
New York
Meredith Nicholson
George Middleton
Daly and Hackett Theatres
New York City
Mr. Nicholson
Bates
Butler
Glenarm
Boe
Flo Seeks Progressive GOP Reform in Gratiot County
A native of Gratiot County and Ithaca High School graduate, Flo is a Michigan native lawyer for twelve years and lifelong Republican. She advocates clean politics, fiscal prudence, a square deal, and a businesslike administration for all citizens.
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Gratiot County
Ithaca High School
Universty of Michigan
Flo
Dusenbury Seeks State Senate Seat With Pledged Reforms
In Mt. Pleasant and Tsabella County Frank H. Dusenbury is the sole candidate for State Senate in the district pledging direct elections and the initiative referendum and recall. He supports anti-sweatshop laws child labor reform strict election rules and civil service merit while opposing rival pledges. A note directs voters to check Dusenbury’s record in the legislative journal and to mark Francis King next to Dusenbury on primary ballots.
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Dusenbury
Tsabella County
Senate
Dugenbury
Voter urges ballot for Judge Seaver at next election
J Lee Potts writes to enrolled Republican voters praising Judge Seaver for three prior terms as Judge of Probate. He notes Seaver’s four-year fall terms and asks voters at the upcoming primaries to grant him the privilege of voting for Seaver on November 5. Potts signs respectfully.
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Politica Sdversseing
Judge Seaver
Lee Potts
Francis King for Good Roads and Direct Vote
Political ad urging support for Francis King in the primaries on August 27. Promotes good roads, clean progressive politics, and direct popular vote for all state officers. Public endorsement message stressing candidate’s platform and call to vote.
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Francis King
Mathews Declares Candidacy for Gratiot Probate Judge
John T. Mathews announces his Democratic bid for the office of Judge of Probate in Gratiot County. He asks for citizens' consideration and votes in the upcoming primary.
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Gratiot County
John T. Mathews
Gratiot County Treasurer Candidate Announces Re-Election
The county hopeful declares intent for a second term as Treasurer pending Republican primary approval on August 27. The Knights of Pythias Field Day in Alma on September 16 features sports and a grand Wright Park carnival with picnics, a Davis Field ball game, tug o wars, and various events.
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Knights of Pythins
Alma
Wright Park
Davis Field
Political advertisement seeks sheriff primary vote for Seaman
W A Seaman asks for support in the sheriff primary on August 27 urging voters to cast their ballot for him. The appeal emphasizes public service and leadership in the role.
The People's Lawyer John M Everden for Prosecuting Attorney
A twenty five year experienced lawyer, mature judgment, courteous in dealings, not an experiment. The voters of the county are asked to give him hearty support if nominated and elected. Also seeks positions offering board and room by student workers. address Alma College secretary.
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Aluunt P Coox
Alma College
Semi Centennial Reunion of Silas Moody Scholars Held in St Louis
The August 1912 gathering at the Christian church marked the fiftieth anniversary of Silas Moody's school opened November 17, 1862. About sixty-five scholars studied in one room with singing, geography from Pelton maps, and daily Bible prayer. A post-dinner program featured reminiscences by Rev. J. C. Mueser and Rev. Kaufman, line singing, and a closing song. Officers were President Lafayette Ringhanan, Secretary Forest Mastings, Treasurer Mrs Elia Going. Photos were taken and attendees left pleased with the day.
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Silas Moody
St. Louis
Aug
St. Louis Ward School
Cpelton
J.C. Mueser
Kaufman
Fork County Drain Commissioner Candidate Announcement
E W Redman declares candidacy for reelection as Fork County drain commissioner subject to Republican primary on August 27. He appeals for support and votes from Republican voters.
Ashley native Hollie Rose seeks GOP primary support for county clerk
Hollie J. Rose of Ashley appeals to voters to back him in the August Republican primary for county clerk. A Gratiot County native born in 1884 in Washington township, Rose attended Wacoonsta High School and Central Michigan Normal at Mt. Pleasant. He served as Ashley school superintendent for four years and was a member of the Gratiot County Board of School Examiners.
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Hollie J. Rose
Ashley
Rose
Gratiot Co
Washington Township
Wacoonsta High School
Central Michigan Normal
Mt. Pleasant
Ashley School
Talk of the Town musical to aid Alma band at Realty
The musical comedy The Talk of the Town will be staged at Realty opera house on September 17 and 18 to benefit the Alma military band. Cowan and Walker bring the act from Ithaca after success there and in Saginaw Michigan, with fifty performers, song hits, and dances.
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Realty Opera
Alma
Cowan & Walker
Ithaca
Brest
Saginaw
Michigan
St. Lows
Charles Button
Vaudette
Tatenti Im Home Productions
Political Advertisement for Gratiot County Republican
Bird J Tucker appeals for Republican support in Gratiot County. A forty year resident, on crutches, he seeks office work and cites experience in office duties. Voters urged to mark an X before the name and cast ballots next Tuesday August 27th.
Goggin Seeks Second Term as Prosecuting Attorney
Attention voters and taxpayers. Charles J. Goggin, candidate for a second term, is a careful and energetic prosecutor. He has prosecuted 229 cases with 218 convictions and spends only when necessary. Opponent Everden has held multiple offices and earned over 20,000 in salaries and fees. A vote for Goggin is a vote for competence and low costs.
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Charles J. Goggin
Everden
Goggin
Charles H. Goggin
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