Imprisoned Impostor Raymer Tied to Alleged Pension Scam
United States Marshal Tobias arrested H. L. Raymer in Alma on charges of impersonating a U.S. secret service official to obtain money under false pretenses. Raymer, alias Winnie, claimed ties to the American Detective Association and attempted fraudulently to secure pensions, with Special Pension Examiner Simme investigating fictitious affidavits and multiple alleged misdeeds. Local sentiment labels him a bad man and urges his removal to a secure place pending further charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tobias
Bay City
Alma
H. L. Raymer
C. H. Winnie
Secret Service
Raymer
Winnie
American Detective Association
Indianapolis
U.S
Liquior
Bastile
Sumer
Ricard
Tinney
Washington
Simme
Grand Rapides
Ees
Thanksgiving Gathering at Beebe Brings Four Generations
Mr and Mrs B F Worthington hosted a family Thanksgiving in Beebe with guests including Mrs F F Worthington and family, Geo W Dutcher, Geo A Hill, and Samuel Arnold. Four generations were present. the day featured hunting and a roasted pig. The note closes with a tax collection notice in Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Worthington
Beebe
F. F. Worthington
Geo. W. Dutcher
Geo. A. Hill
Alma
Samuel Arnold
Belding
Gan
Doge
Emerson
Mr. Worthington
Thanksgiving Day Observed With Feasts At Alma
Alma residents marked Thanksgiving with store closures and a day of rest. The Baptist church service led by Rev. Spencer drew a large crowd. Hotels featured festive menus and guests from town praised Milliken House and Wight House meals. At the college dormitory a 70-seat dinner organized for students ran smoothly, with notable attendees and a grand menu. The Sanitarium hosted an elaborate reception with a brick mantle display, souvenirs, and a lengthy dinner program ending with music, readings, and games under Dr. Pettyjohn’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Baptist J
Spencer
Wight House
Milliken House
Milliken
Messrs
Bush
Randall
Ronald
Martin
Carmichael
Bradfield
Dr. Clizbe
Butler
Carrie
J. T Ewing
J. W. Ewing
Mra. Matthews
Sonia
Wier
Sparta
F. N. Notestine
Watkins
Detroit
Pogsley
Ann Arbor
Rhodes
Saginaw
Dunning
Shoettle
Almiroty
Albion
Seth Haskins at Alma Opera House Saturday
A rural New England comedy drama titled Seth Haskins will be presented at Alma Opera House on Saturday. Burt Hodgkins plays Uncle Seth and W J Madden portrays Fritz Rodelsperger in a humorous, sensational production with special scenery and an orchestra. Noon parade promised as a novelty with reserved seating at Shurrar and Mulholland’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Haskins
Alma
New England
Burt Hodgkins
Uncle Seth
W. J. Madden
Fritz Rodelsperger
Shurrar & Mulholland
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W.S. Tener Alba
Wann
Turek &E
Ward
Ry Brewbaker
Tren General Banking and Safety Deposit Boxes
Ent
W. R. Purmort
Pollasky Block
Norah Stearns
Alma Mich
DR. W. Kelly
Opera House
ALM Trion Telephony
Michigan
Alma Record
Oller
U. S. Marshal
Gathers
U. S
Mittens and Childrens’ Loggins
WM. Wixson
Gale Plumb
H. P. Bogart
Jewelry Store
P.O
J. F. Schwarta
Ar[emda Levi Keeren
Treas
Foley
Vaulltower
Oman
Saddle of
Menon
Lomee
Pettyjohn
s.fReel
Thramvener
Kongo
Juaus
McMullen
Bentley
Thompson & Sanderhoff
Mishawaka
J. L. Miller & Son
Alma and
St. Louis
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