Telephone reform efforts unite Graton county towns
Ithara Board of Trade and St Louis citizens press for one county telephone system with free local exchange after two firms ended free service. A committee proposes eliminating one provider to reduce tolls and hardship, citing past discrimination and urging county action. Local business leaders, farmers, and rail commission concerns frame a countywide move toward a unified service plan.
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Ithara Board of Trade’ and Citizens of
St. Louis
Gratiot County
Alma
Ithies
Ithaca Board of Trade
Vina Board of Trade
Couny
Cf, Brown
Abna Board of ‘Vrade
Pan & M McCall
Ithaca
Calleiwuig Tree Rite
iTostreety Cooperation
I Tel Phoy
Henry Amecormack
Tutara
Itheaca
W Yest
Gratin
Iburden
Graton County
WA Balike
Pany Fren
Breckenridge
Auction Sales Publish Dec 1 Offerings by George T Oliver
Auction notices list fara stock tools and implements to be sold Tuesday December 1 by George T Oliver with Arthur Udell as auctioneer and Wm P Neffziger as clerk Also Wednesday December 1 Neffziger to sell his personal property at public auction Read advertisement D Helin satelmanver M Montigel clerk
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George T. Oliver
Fara
Arthur Udell
JM. Momtiget
P. Neffzigger
Nefzigger
D. Helin
Montigel
The Thief at Lyceum Opens With Strong Emotions
A Lyceum theatre opening for the week presents The Thief in which a woman steals from a friend to wear fine clothes and win her husband’s affection. The plot follows her pursuit of admiration and love, intensifying the drama.
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Lyceum Theatre
Water bill notice and sale at city clerk office
Notice urges overdue water rent payments and requests payment at the city clerk office. It mentions the Water Commissioner’s belief that settling the quarter would aid the town. Also advertised is a bazaar and supper hosted by the Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal church with various fancy goods for sale.
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Rity
Dow
Ladies’ Guild of
The
Episcopal Church
Despondent Ithaca man attempts suicide after woes
Frank Powers a boarder at the William Irwin home on Court avenue tried to cut his throat with a jackknife after a day of melancholy and distress. He severed the windpipe, received fatal wounds, and was taken to Brainerd hospital where doctors treated him as he lingered between life and death.
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Frank Powers
Ithaca
Mr. Powers
William Irving
Court Avenue
Powers
Tiwin
Irwin
Litte
Weil
Tineh Mundt
Frauds in Michigan Equal Suffrage ballot recount challenged
A Lansing dispatch reports suffrage leaders will study alleged frauds in the Bay St Clair and Gratiot counties voting on the amendment. Bay county showed a 1570 margin against suffrage, Gratiot’s numbers rose on revised tallies, while officials dispute the figures and potential recounts.
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Lansing
Derreit Free Press
Michigan Equal Suffrage Association
St. Clair
Bay Counties
Bay County
Ray
Richard Phacker
OL Ther
Hi Gratiot
Sifrcige
Dewspayere
Wishaet
Rapid
Gratior Caw
Chait
Alma Vaudette Contest Prize Ring Display
Weese proprietor of the Alors Vaudette offers a diamond ring to the fairest lady in Alma. The ring is shown in the store window of J. Converse the jeweler. Full details will be announced at the Vaudette or by Weese or theater staff.
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EH. Weese
Alors Vaudette
Alma
Vaudette
Christmas at Skeeter Corners Play Mentioned In School Happenings
School notes report portions of the Christmas play title Christmas at Skeeter Corners were distributed Tuesday. Yo M C A convention at Grand Rapids coverage to come next week. About 745 pupils enrolled in November. During the month 28 calls were made by parents and 77 calls were recorded.
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Skeeter Corners
Grand Rapids
Parettgy
New Depot Contract Under Way Amid Brickwork Plans
Work on a new depot begins as contractor P Wood and crew start framing and bricklaying along the Union Depot site from Store to Prospect streets. The two week schedule targets completing major frame and wall work with bids and financial details filed at the St Louis Savings Bank office.
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P Wood
Wood
Gurhing
Winfield Cowles Dead After Fall in City Paving District
Winfield Cowles, recently employed by the city in cleaning and paving, died Thursday after a fall while preparing for his work. He was found near the paving district and the cause of death was pronounced by a physician. Cowles was a well known and respected resident of Gratiot County.
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Winfield Cowles
Cork
Hearn
Cowles
St. Mary’s Church Feast of the Immaculate Conception Masses
The church in Alma marks the feast with high Mass and sermon at eight o clock. The patronal feast includes services for children the Saturday before at four o clock. St. Lewis-Hin? Mass and service are noted for January 1s.
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St. Mary's
Altio
S A
Alma
St. Lewis
Sluyter Plans New Gents Furnishings Store in City
Pred A Sluyter, traveling representative for a major gents furnishings firm, visited the city to select a site and arrange fixtures for a new shop. He aims to open in February after four years of store experience. Alma’s business news welcomes his venture.
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A. Sluyter
Sluyter
Chicago
The Thief Pleases Two Large Audiences at Fuller
The Thief, a press audience attraction at the Fuller, delighted matinee and evening crowds yesterday under manager Donnelly. Marion Sherwood, a talented actress, led an excellent cast with intelligent interpretation and clever acting as Kalimavon. The production was well staged with fitting scenery, with Kalama, Joun, Mie, Gavery noted in the review. The Viel Apprir appears Monday night, December 29.
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Donnelly
Lire
Kalimavon
Marion Sherwond
Kalama
Joun
Mie
Gavery
Tore
Monlay
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Clarence
Hell Cilwell
John Gibaon
Michigan
AE Lerntiit County Medical Society
Wright House
Almorolay
Ander
J. M. Beainard
Rivhan Ro Smith
Grant Kapit
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Die
Nou
FR Sharper
M. Higetfield
Any Arbor
Manistee & Noth
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Tsar
Leasant Valley
Pleasant Valley
B. W. Ellison
Mich
B. Leonard
Forest Will
Sugide
Emily Beech
Nrew
Roy Kipp
Hanly
Miss McNabb T
Ward
Bryant
Tesson
Gratiot
Alma Vaudette
Charles Dutt
Mildred McConkey
Edith Horton
Twill Fe
Piressiy
Fsat
ST. Mary's Church
Ation
Dresden
Cushing & Benedict
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Consolidated Electric Light & Power Ca
State
Superior
J. Cohen & Bro
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