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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
11
The Alma Record from Alma Michigan lists publication details editor manager and subscription rates. It includes advertising lines and an obituary note struck through by garbled text typical of OCR from a historic page.
Mrs. Hiram Gilson’s husband’s death leads to a confession through Beaudry and the Eplers. Gilson admits murder with Eichorn named, aiding prosecutors in rounding up suspects. Evidence includes statements and a planned public release blocked to protect the case. Suspects face imminent trials as hearings loom in Ithaca and Saginaw.
A bill in Congress seeks higher pay for mail carriers amid rising living costs and growing workload. The piece notes postal workers have not received a sizeable raise in a decade and describes past inability to strike or disrupt service as leverage.
Local church notices list service times for United Brethren First Church of Christ and others. Readings, Sunday schools, dinners, and Christmas events are scheduled across multiple congregations with invitations to all parishioners.
Court in Grathot County holds probate for Martha J Higher Dewed estate. Philip Wo Croaser named executor. creditors have four months to file claims. Public notice to be published for three consecutive weeks before hearing set for April date. True copy certified by the Register, Madge Barney.
A public notice announces a mortgage sale in Gratiot County Michigan by Warden Mortimer OG Tuttle Attorney, date set for February ard day of February, to satisfy a loan with 7 percent interest and legal fees, including an attorney’s fee, detailing the property to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. It notes the mortgaged premises and the involved parties, with references to the Alma State Savings Bank and related filings. The notice mentions watchful horse and local ranger remarks.
The Atvorine Indian Caupolican, famed for resisting Spanish subjugation, appears at the Lycéun course delivering a stirring lecture and song. His performance promises heroic tales and vivid insights into native liberty, honor, and endurance.
Federal Fuel Administrator W. K. Prudden issues continued predden orders for illumination controls in Michigan. The notice, dated November 22, 1917 from Lapeague, Michigan, warns to observe light restrictions in effect, with advices to watch for horse and other wartime guidance.
Notice to Pine River taxpayers announces tax collection dates at Forest Hill hardware Alma First State Bank St Louis and Commercial Savings Bank St Louis for Pine River township. Dates span December 1917 to January 1918 with multiple Fridays and Saturdays listed. Dated December 1917. Don E Haye treasurer Pine River. Watch the horse.
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