Pioneer reminiscences at Gratiot County event in Alma
A large crowd gathered Friday in St Louis for the Gratiot county pioneers program. Michael Polasky of Alma, visiting Gratiot in 1808, spoke at length about early life, comparing 1860s conditions to present progress and recalling rugged frontier days on corduroy roads and log houses.
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St. Louie
Gratiot
Alma
Michael Polasky
St Louis
Pollasky
Ladien
Elyton
Gratiot County
Brat
Ann Arbor
Fontyr
A Big Michigan Farm Becomes a Leading Prairie Beet and Pepper Power
The 12.00 acre Prairie farm near Saginaw, owned by Owosso Sugar Co and managed by Carman Smith of Bay City, is rapidly transforming from marsh to a premier growing area. 160 workers and 116 horses run a highly organized operation across 4,000 cultivated acres with rye, peppermint, sugar beets, cabbage and vegetables. Potatoes reach rare sizes while 700 acres yield sugar beets and hay fields average three to four tons per acre.
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Owosse Sugar Company
Saginaw
St. Charles
Carman Smith
Bay City
United States
Saginaw Valley
United State
Wm. Callum
Saginaw Reality Co
Death of Mrs. Orlando Sipe due to Apoplexy
Friends mourn the death of Mrs. Orlando Sipe at age 84 or 84 plus, following years of poor health. Born Emma McGee February 2, 1800 in Gratiot County, she married Orlando Sipe in 1884 and left three children Lola Clarence and others. Funeral held Wednesday at East Superior Street with Rev. J. M. Wolfe officiating. burial in Riverside cemetery. Mrs. McGee of Harrietta and Mr. Eli Smith of Fowler attended.
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Orlando Sipe
Misa Emma McGee
Gratiot
Lola
Clarence
Mra Richardson
St. Louis
Sipe
Methodist Church
East Superior Street
J. M. Wolfe
Riverside Cemetery
McGee
Harrietta
Sine
Eli Smith
Fowler
Boozing On The Train Case Aims At Local Liquor Sale
Prosecuting attorney notes Ann Arbor railroad sells liquor through Isatella county and orders officers to collect evidence against offenders. Bottles labeled straight whiskey found on evening trains to Mt Pleasant and back to Shepherd, implicating local option law violations. Case may proceed to grand jury and possibly to the state supreme court for opinion.
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Ann Arbor
Isatella
Shepherd
Mt Plenewnt
Mathews
Aupreme Court of
Pleasant Times
Law Takes Effect September 2 and Enforces Stringent Rules
The new statute titled Ant-Clarette Lam enforces strict compliance with provisions set to begin on September 2. Authorities emphasize rigorous enforcement and penalties for violations, signaling a tightened legal regime.
Unlawful to Smoke or Sell Cigarettes Under Twenty One
State law bans adulterated cigarettes and sales to anyone under twenty one. Sections set penalties up to fifty dollars fine or thirty days in jail for supplying minors, and punishment for minors under twenty one for smoking in public places with possible suspensions for informants. There is also a provision against harboring under twenty one.
Death of Lillian Florian Aged Child of Sumner Parents
Lillian Regina Florian daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Florian died Tuesday August 17 at home after a brief illness born August 2 1905 she leaves two sisters and a brother besides her parents Funeral was held Thursday August 18 at the Catholic church in Summerton The bereaved family receives sympathy from neighbors and friends in this sorrowful time
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Lillian Regina
Henry Florian
Ilnes
Summerton
Annual Campmeeting of the Church of God
The church of God holds its annual campmeeting starting Wednesday August 25 for ten days. Tents are set two miles east and half a mile north of St. Louis. Admission is free and all are invited to attend any or all services.
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Burch of God
St. Louis
Howe leaves Alma for Washington principalship
W A Howe departed Alma Tuesday for Wenatchee Washington near Waterville to take the principalship of the city schools He will serve as agent from Alma for the entire ten month school year.
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W. A. Howe
Alma
Wenatchee
Washington
Waterville
Howe
Frivolous Bonnie at Opera House Saturday Night
Opera House presents Frivolous Bonnie a new musical arc comedy on Saturday August 28 with plot within a plot. Scenes burst with fanfare music fast pace kaleidoscope sequences and a dramatic rousing finale. Miss Hebard leads a cast of clever comedians pretty costumes and dainty chorus promising lively laughter.
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Bonnie
Opera House
James Kress Secures Post in Detroit Casualty Co
The Record reports James Kress has secured the role of secretary and general manager at Detroit Casualty Co, 1128 Fort Building. Officers listed include President John A Farmer, Vice-President R A Carroll, Treasurer Hal H Smith, with James Kress as secretary and general manager. The paper extends congratulations and wishes him success.
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James Kress
Detroit
Sloud
Detroit Casualty Co
John A Farmer
R. A. Carroll
Celebration for October marks rural free delivery anniversary
Washington dispatch reports steps taken by post office officials to mark the thirteenth anniversary of rural free delivery this October. Since 1916 starts, 140,804 carriers operate on 4010 routes with total costs around 170 million. Illinois leads routes at 2284, New York has 1841, Pennsylvania 2168, with seven states surpassing New York. Postmaster General Hitchcock backs increasing paid vacations for letter carriers from 15 to 80 days annually and proposes a cost-saving scheme.
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Washington
Stepa
Post Office Department
West Virginia
Beating the Steam Cars Across Country
Mr J B Scott and party from Frewont and Ithaca traveled by Buick No 1 from Grand Rapids to Ithaca in 4 hours 27 minutes while John Matthews rode the train, arriving later after a 5 hour 2 minute trip. Scott reached Ithaca in time for dinner and invited Matthews to ride earlier. Next time John will likely take the buggy instead.
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J. B. Scott
Frewont
John Mathews
Ithaca
Grand Rapids
Mr. Scott
Mr. Matthews
John
Grand Trunk
Durand
Ann Arbor
Warty
Matthews
Dunham Family Reunion Elects Officers At Milan
The Dunham family reunion held at Mrs. H. M. Dunham's home in Milan drew over 40 relatives. John Dunham celebrated his siith birthday as officers were elected: President William Kingsley, Milan. Vice-President Harry Clark, Alma Lecy. Treasurer Alberta Dunham. The 1910 gathering is set for August 20 at Arcadia township. Attendees included Eugene Fessenden and family of Kansas, Mrs K D Lemen of Detroit, Ira Whitman of Milan, A G Garder and wife of Dillonville, Ohio, and Wm Kingsley of Milan.
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Dunham
H. M. Dunham
John Dunham
Kingsley
Milan
Harry Clark
Alma Lec Y
Treas
Alberta Dunham
Arcada Township
Amog
Eugene Fessenden
Kansas
K. D. Lemen
Detrote
Ira Whitman
A. G. Gardeer
Dillonville
Ohio
Wm. Kingsley
Alma Citizens Urged to Back Local Auto Industry Investment
A 1910s era appeal invites Alma residents to back a promising automotive industry project. The strong town interest aims to double Alma’s population and boost stockholder wealth, with a soliciting committee ready to explain stock options and collect subscriptions from supporters.
Economy Shoe Store Opens Doors in Alma
Economy Shoe Store opened Saturday in the Vermuelen block with a full range of men, ladies, misses and children footwear. A. A. Chick and John Chick bring experience from Standish and Alma respectively, with daily arrivals of stock and strong opening day sales.
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Feb. Pollaskey
As Others See It in Reed City Local Option
Four Reed City leaders weigh the town’s alcohol local option impact. Selamidt reports six months of strong business. Shackley notes June best in history. Winsor links fewer ragged children to saloon closure. Harboer says business in Reed City is dead since local option took effect.
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Oscola
Reed City
Selamidt
Shack
L. B .Winsor
Wm. Harboer
Red City
Has Sold Out In Alma Record Partnership
Has Sold Out E. E Brown who last September became identified with The Alma Record has sold his interest in the same to J. Brown who last Thursday assumed the entire management of The Record. E. E Brown is undecided about his future movements but many Alma friends wish him success wherever he may enter active business.
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E. E Brown
Alma Record
J. Brown
Almna
Alma Vaudette Draws Packed Houses In Openings
The Alma Vaudette has been playing to packed houses since opening night. On Monday August 16 proprietor Mr. Fishbeck is delivering value with both moving pictures and vaudeville.
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Fishbeck
Alma City schools open for fall term with new teachers
Alma City schools reopen Tuesday under Prof Ellsworth with Harold Ward as principal and new staff including math teacher Pred Currier. The Record urges high attendance to gain a thorough high school education, citing educational and earning advantages.
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Alma City
Harold Ward
Currier
Mise Hattie
Crumb
Alma
Ellsworth
Adame
Fayette Colleve
Train Hits Automobile At Crossing Injures Two
A. Weston of Bannister and Mrs. Geo. E. Duncan of Elsie, a relative, narrowly escaped death when a passenger train struck their auto at a crossing. Mrs. Duncan was thrown about 20 feet but escaped the rails, though seriously injured and taken home for treatment. Duncan was also bruised but not seriously harmed. the auto was demolished.
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A. Weston
Bannister
Geo. E. Duncan
Elsie
Duncan
Purchases Fenton Property by Hagadorn
Simon Hagadorn, supervisor of Leonard Freeman's cheese and butter plants, has bought the north Leroy street property from Freeman and will move in soon. Hagadorn, famed Alma butter maker, was a top dairy instructor at Agricultural College this past winter and has been retained for his expertise.
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Fenton
Cilzens
Simon Hagadorn
Leonard Freeman
Leroy Street
Hagadorn
Alma
Freeman
Agricultural College
City Marshal Lou Convis Recovering After Appendicitis
Last Wednesday Lou Convis footing poorly and Thursday morning diagnosed with appendicitis. He was taken to Brainerd hospital where Dr Brainerd removed the appendix and Low is now on the way to permanent recovery.
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Lou Convis
Brainerd Hospital
Brainerd
Knights of Pythias Band Concert at Wright Park
Weather permitting the Knights of Pythias band will give a concert Thursday evening from the band stand in Wright Park. Remember the date and places.
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Knights of Pythias Bend
Wright Park
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Michigan
Owosse
Orlando Spe
East Superior St
Wolfe
Lillian Florian
Missoula
Montana
Ranger Force
National Forests
National Forestry District
Anaconda
Ashland
Boreman
Choteau
Dillon
Great Falls
Helena
Kalispell
Lidny Livingston
Red Lodge
Sheridan
Thompson Falls
Lower Vraden
United Satenat Civil Service Commission
Washington D.C
Opera House Entertainment
Mibs Myrtle Hehard
Post Office Force
John Matthews
Dunham Family
4. M. Dunham
Future OF
Board of Trade
Charles Rhodes
FE. Follasky
George Moore
Ely Brewbaker
F. Brown
G. 8. Ward
H. H. Soule
Gorge Parsons
M. Pringle
W. W. Caple
Ee, Brown
Francin King
Economy Shoe Store
Alma Vaudette
Mt. Pleasant
the Grove
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