Obituary of Mrs B B Ellison of Gratiot County
Obituary notes Mrs. B B Ellison aged eighty five of Gratiot County, died August 20 after years of poor health. Born June 2 1825 in Saratoga New York, she married B B Ellison in 1842 and lived in Jackson County before moving to Gratiot in 1868. She had three children, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and was a longtime member of the Christian church in Forestville. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm, Rev Carl of Alma officiating, burial in West Cemetery beside her husband. The community extends sympathy.
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Mra. B. B. Ellison
Ardellin Bargaton
Saratoga
N. Y
Francis Bargarow
Jackson County
B. B. Ellison
Jackson
Ellison
Wiligan
Christan Clinch
Forest Till
Hose Torselay
Carl of
Alma
Church Announcements List From Curt and St John
Local notices list weekly church services across several parishes. Virat Church of Curt holds Sunday and midweek services with readings rooms. St John Church suspends evening services in July and August. Saint Louis Alma and St Louis Low Mass noted. Lutheran Mission festival with German sermon by Rev. Cares and Nusah service by Pastor Sacer.
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Virat
Stjonn
St. John’s Church
Lutheran Church Mission
Lutheran Church
St. Louis
F. Cares of
Hemlock
Sacer
Branivaretenes
Detroit Surges in Population Lead Among Major Cities
Detroit reports the largest population gain since 1000, increasing by 150,062 to 465,766, an eight percent rise and widening its lead over rivals. The decade shifts rank among Cleveland Milwaukee Buffalo New Orleans and San Francisco as urban growth proves uneven across the era.
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Detroit
New Orleans
Cincinnatii
San Francisco
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Ely Family Reunion Held At Ward Home
Saturday, August 20, members of the Ely family gathered at Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Ward's Woodworth avenue home. Attendees included G. S. Ward and his wife, Mrs. Walter Edwards and two children, W 8. Turek and wife, Raymond Turek and family, H. Brewbaker and wife, Kly Brewbaker and son, Miss Jessie Ely, Mrs. George Hogers, Mrs. Ralph Ely and two children, and T. A. Ely and wife. The afternoon featured social conversation and refreshments, with all present enjoying the gathering.
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Ely
G. S. Ward
Woodworth Avenue
Walter Edwards
W 8. Turek
Raymond Turek
H. Brewbaker
Kly Brewbaker
Jessie Ely
George Hogers
Ralph Ely
T. A. Ely
Sue Tal
Hasteln a Busy Man Clerks Petitions for Primary Ballot
County Clerk Haghen has spent the past week processing petitions from prospective candidates seeking places on the primary ballot. Petitions were filed within ten minutes of closing time as required by law, making the workload heavy for all involved.
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Haghen
Halton
Pendall Reunion Brings Weeter Pendall Family Together
The Weeter Pendall family reunion on Thursday August 18 drew a large gathering at W. J. Pendall’s home in New Haven township. Arthur Williams of Hamilton was elected president with Herbert Ringle as secretary and Byron Dingman of Newark as treasurer. Sam Case photographed the crowd after officers were chosen.
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Weeter Pendall
W. J. Pendall
New Haven Township
Arthur Williams
Hamil
Herbert Ringle
Byron Dingman
Newark
Sam Case
Fred E. Smith Seeks Gratiot County Treasurer Nomination
To Republican voters of Gratiot County I announce my candidacy for the office of county treasurer at the September primaries and respectfully request your support.
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Gratiot
Gratiot County
Fred E. Smith
Alma College alumni hold first Northern Michigan reunion at Omena
About forty Alma College students and alumni gathered at Omena on Grand Traverse Bay August 14 for the first annual Northern Michigan association reunion. Attendees came from Elk Rapids Old Mission and surrounding towns aboard the launch Anna Theresa. The event featured a meal, a ball game won 6 to 4, and notable performances by Davy Johnson and the Anderson Burke and Morse groups. Women’s throwing contest went to Nina Martin with a distance of 1124 feet. Dolorn Manuel placed second. The group planned return visits and future reunions after September 14.
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Alma College
Omena
Grand Traverse Bay
Northern Michigan Association of the College
Grand Traverse
Elk Rapids
Old Mission
Anna Theresa
Alma
Anderson Boys
Burke
Hermann Morse
Big Ole Anderson
Frank Hurst
Davy Johnson
Marengo
Iowa
Injen
Red Anderson
Morse
Billy Burke
Nina Martin ‘Lo
Mise Dolorn Manuel
Los Feet
Thurs
Pinkey The Pinkerton Girl Heads To Alma Opera House
W F Mann of Chicago, a leading producing manager, brings thirty two attractions to the United States and Canada this season. Next week at Alma Opera House Manager Brown’s patrons will see Pinkey The Pinkerton Girl a popular musical drama with songs by Peters DeLong and a script by W Fletcher. The show carries Chicago critics favorable notices.
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W. F. Mann
Chicago
America
United States
Canada
Alma
Brown
Pinkey
You and
Messinger Boy
Peters
DeLong
Wo. Fletcher
Alma Resident Perry Pettit Dies at 62
Word arrives Thursday morning announcing the death of Perry D. Pettit a Gratiot county resident aged 62. He had suffered a brief illness and his passing comes as a surprise to many across the county after living in Gratiot for 55 years.
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Alma
Perry D. Pettit
Gratiot County
Mr. Pettit
Gratiot
Auction Sale of Real Estate This Saturday in City
Remember the auction sale of real estate in this city Saturday afternoon of this week. Read the advertisement in this week's Record and be prepared to buy real estate at your own price. J. D Belman will be the auctioneer.
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J. D Belman
Card of Thanks for kindness after accident
We thank friends for assistance at the time of the accident and during hospital stay. Gratitude to Livetors Lamb Brainerd and Dr Brainerds hospital staff for comfort and support. Signed W Ty Clark Me and Mrs Harry Clark.
Hotel Arcata native heads to New Mexico rail line work
Charlie Smith of the Hotel Arcata departed Monday for Newpaul Carroll New Mexico where he will serve as cat water for the El Paso and Southwestern railroad. He formerly lived in Arizona and is familiar with the country he expects to make his home. Aice friends wish him success in the new job.
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Charlie Smith
Arcata
Newpaul
Carroll
New Mexico
el Paso
Southwestern
Mr. Smith
Arizona
Aice
Tragic Grand Trunk collision near Durand kills fifteen
A Grand Trunk passenger train struck another near Duffield east of Durand, leaving fifteen dead and many injured. The rear sleeper of Chicago Montreal No 14 was torn apart after No 4 crashed into it at speed. One Montreal passenger, A Davis Trenton, survived. others burned or trapped. Fire and confusion followed as investigators sorted identities and blamed conditions.
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Grand Trunk
Chicago Montreal
Duffield
Durand
Saginaw Courier Herald
Chicago
Montreal
A. Davis Trenton
George Wilson
Number 4
Charles Spencer
George Mitchell
Ags Nhs, Ek
Ralph C. Ely Nominated for New Mexico Constitutional Delegate
The El Paso Herald cites support for Ralph C. Ely of Luna County as the first Republican nominee for a New Mexico constitutional convention delegate. Ely, a lawyer and irrigation advocate, is praised for prudence and progressive intent, with Gratiot count supporters extending congratulations as Luna County gains representation in the convention.
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Luna County
New Mexico
Ralph Ely
el Paso Herald
Ralph C. Ely
Ely
Wand
Lenin County
Ble Hue
Lana County
Elp
Linen shower honors Mrs Ray Wells at Gretiot avenue home
Mira Julia Bell hosted a linen shower Tuesday evening for Mrs. Ray Wells at Mrs. M A Sharp’s Gretiot avenue residence. More than thirty friends attended, enjoyed games and refreshments, and presented gifts including table cloths towels center pieces and other items. Mrs Wells departed Thursday for her future Dundee home.
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Mira Julia Bell
Ray Wells
M. A. Sharp
Gretiot Avenue
Alrs. Wells
Mrs. Welle
Dundee
Redman announces candidacy for Gratiot Drain Commissioner
Be W Redman declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Gratiot County Drain Commissioner. The notice invites support ahead of the September primaries.
Milk Route Begins September First by WM Knudson
A milk route will commence September 1 to supply milk to former BY Old customers and others who apply. Telephone Bell Nummer 38. WM Knudson announces readiness to serve.
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Telephone Bell Nummer
Arcada Grange No 500 Holds Regular Session
Arcada Grange No 500 met in regular session Saturday evening Aug 26 with W M presiding eight officers present one membership application referred to committee secretary instructed to send for Michigan Patron for all heads of families for the ensuing year program led by Worthy Ceres with Grange Melodien song readings by Carl Tinus Esther Smith Dores Casler and a recitation. penny march and roll call responses centered on family crops and canning corn grange closed in due form.
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Arcada Grange No
W. M
Michigan
Worthy Ceres
Dores Casler
Carl Tinus
Esther Smith
Grange
Detroit Methodist conference to mark bicentennial session
Preliminary plans for the Annual Detroit Methodist conference open Sept 21 in Detroit with a joint Sept 25 session in the Central M. E. church commemorating the 100th anniversary of Michigan’s first Methodist society. Bishop William McDowell will head the Detroit conference and Bishop Earl Cranston the Michigan conference. About 1,000 ministers and lay delegates are expected, with Michigan laymen meeting Thursday and possibly staying for the Saturday session. Rev. W B Doty of Alma will attend the Michigan conference and may return next year.
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Detroit
Michigan
Jackson
First Methodist Society
M. E
William McDowell
Chicago
Earl Cranston
Washington, D. C
W. BE. Doty
Alma
Happerings and politics mix in Michigan note
A jumble of political commentary and local items. Townsend draws on Roosevelt policy while Taft’s supporters back a senatorial bid, Michigan needs a strong congressman, and Elmore Odd Fellows report 11 new members with Rebekahs providing supper across several towns. Also notes a drought warning and Chase Osborn’s Cadillac visit reported by St Louis Leader.
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C. BE. Townsend
Roosevelt
Taft
Senate
Michigan
Ford
Jose i
Elmore Odd Fellows
Rebekahas
Millbrook
Blanchard
Winn
Riverdale
McBride
Stanton
Riverdale Lodge
Edmore
St. Louis
Free Methodist
Cadillac
Mr. Pleasant
Lincoln
C. H. Bartlett
Alma
Burns
G. W. Kiffer
St Louis
County Line
Strum
Elm Hall
Sumner
Wim. Miller
Chase Osborn
Chase
Osborn
Michim
R. E. Hughes
J. M. Everden
Miller Bros acquire shoe stock and remodel two stores
Miller Bros the grocer has bought the stock of shoes in the first store root east of their grocery and will remodel the interiors replacing old shelves with ceiling height units and rolling ladders. Work to begin when materials arrive with completion hoped by September 15. Alma will gain a metropolitan store in all details and anticipate a big advertisement next week.
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Miller Bros
Alma
NEMS At INTEREST And Local Mortgage Loot
A Lansing paper says one in twenty cars is bought with money derived from mortgaging homes while a local real estate dealer claims twenty Lansing mortgages were used to finance gasoline purchases. Also notes on a 1910 Davison reunion, sheriff candidate hints, Miss Fortress visiting Detroit, Rev. Dr. Knapp sermon, Misses Swigart trip to Battle Creek, Merril Stuckey shipping hay to Cadillac, Howard Richardson Jr. travel to Saginaw, and guests of Mrs. M. E. Wall returning to Lansing.
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Lansing
Twentythird Mid
Davison
Genesee County
Hall Robert Anderson
Maple Rapid
Miss Fortress
Detroit
Union Telephone Co
V. J. Shepherd
Albert B. Knapp
North Ohio
Knapp
H. Th. McCurdy
Kama Swigart
Ray
Battle Creek
Merril Stuckey
Cadillac
Howard Richardson Jr
Saginaw
Higgins Lake
Nettie Reid
Wiggins, Misa
Tillit Priss
Buffalo
M. E. Wall
Social at Wright Park Picnic for Alma Parsonage
The Catholics of Alma St Louis Summerton and Shepherd plan a August 27 picnic in Alma City Park to benefit the new parsonage. Sandwhiches coffee cake and ice cream will be served from noon to late. A parish baseball game will feature top parish players.
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Alma
St. Louis
Summerton
Shepherd
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