Prosecutor Witness in Brennan Murder Trial Refuted
The John F. Brennan murder trial resumed with defense witnesses challenging prior statements by Beaudry. Beaudry’s claims about Beatrice Epler’s presence at the Johnson home and links to the reward were denied, while defense recalls and testimonies tied to alibi details emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Brennan
St. Johns Pinnade
David Beaudry
Beaudry
Johnson
Bequery
L. Smith
William M. Smith
William Baker
Anna Gilson
David Beaury
Arthur Murphy
Louis Martin
Charles Power
Smith
Gilson
Anna G
Miniter
Kelly S. Sears
Wlso
Albert Dety
Howard Drake
Thie City
Brennan
Lawrence Coleman
George A. Clow
Owen M. Williams
Flushing
Helen Jean Archer
Florence Stewart
Carl Cramer
Inez Johnson
Gratiot County
Cramer
John F. Brannan
Alma
Last paper notice and murder case testimony notes
A postal style warning threatens subscription termination with this issue. The report summarizes courtroom testimony in a murder case with Brennan and witnesses including Alma lads Epler girl Beatrice and Beatrice Eples, detailing sightings, alibis, and cross examinations amid a Christmas adjournment.
Alma Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Success Despite Lower Enrollment
The Alma Red Cross Christmas Roll Call from December 16 to 21 drew steady support with many joining at city booths in banks, post office, and stores. War’s end reduced enlistment, but junior participation from Alma public schools remained strong under Mrs. E. J. Smith, while Mrs. Joseph Grover led the main drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Alma
Europe
Joseph Grover
Junior Red Cross
E. J. Smith
Alma Public Schools
Soldiers Home Kenneth Hoyt and James Barry Return
Kenneth Hoyt formerly of the Republic Motor Truck company and James Barry son of farmer John Barry return from France after serving in World War I. Hoyt worked in the city before deployment and Barry, nicknamed Dutch, trained in the United States then saw action in France before coming home. Barry spent about four months in the field, with prior months in a training camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Alma
Kenneth Hoyt
Republic Motor Truck Company
James Barry
John Barry
United States
Europe
Barry
New Year 1919 Hopes After War Comes To World
The text reflects a wartime to peacetime transition, expressing hope that 1919 will bring happiness prosperity and lasting peace. It notes the end of four years of war and invites all to seize new opportunities and build a better world in the new year. It emphasizes confidence in mankind and a collective wish for success.
City Divides Wards Into Six Voting Precincts
The city council, citing state law, split wards into six precincts to accommodate over six hundred voters per district, increasing total county precincts to twenty two. A separate proposal to extend polling hours was not acted on, likely to be revisited. Polling places remain unfixed pending future election logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Spinney
Pine River
Court Avenue
East Superior Street
Ann Arbor
Corporation
Second Ward
Fire destroys Wick Raycraft home on Mechanic street
Early morning blaze gutted the Wick Raycraft residence on Mechanic street. Firefighters fought the flames quickly but the house and nearly all household furniture were ruined. Loss to Mr. Raycraft is heavy and it is believed there is no insurance on the goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wick Raycraft
Mechanic Street
Prac Ny
Raycraft
Collector Stationed Here Karl H Canright to Aid Tax Payers
United States Treasury deputy collector Karl H Canright will be in Alma during the first week of January to aid Gratiot and Lesbella counties with income tax. His office is at the Alma port office and residents must come to Alma to meet with him for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl H. Canright
United States Treasury Department
Michigan
Alma
Gratiot
Lesbella
Canright
Will Fight Case At The Est Stand Suit Marcos Poliady
In a special evening City Council session on Monday the case of Marcos Poliady claiming a use for legal services was discussed. The council voted to retain the law firm of Lyon and Sears of St Johns to aid in the case. City Attorney J D Spinney will be the attorney of record. Waniger at Bronner's-Oett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcos
Poliady
Lyon & Sears
St Johns
Spinney
Rec
Christmas Business of Merchants Good in Alma Record
The 1918 Christmas business in Alma shows broad gains as merchants report strong sales and higher stocks. One store owner notes an 11 percent rise in the first twelve days of the month compared with last year, despite influenza and wartime pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christs
Ste of Almne
Alma
Alma Man First From City Cited for Bravery in France
Second Lieutenant Edward H. Wyatt of Alma, cited for bravery with American forces in France, was the first Alma man honored in the war. He led his platoon under heavy shell fire at Wuden Ulin on September 25, 1918, was wounded, but directed gun placement for over an hour, then returned to duty with his men. His wife currently stays with her parents in Alma. Bert Worden bought the Maxwell garage on Pine street from E. Waite and plans to install new machinery to provide a full machine shop for auto repair services in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Wyatt
France
102Nd
Wuden- Ulin
Wyatt
Edward Wyatt
E. Mills
Bert Worden
Maxwell
Pine Street
E. Waite
Christmas Snow Delays Shoppers Amid Stormy Holiday Outlook
A heavy December snowstorm swept through town on Tuesday December 24 covering streets to several inches. Strong winds hindered crowds of Christmas shoppers but downtown activity persisted. Oscar Narrance known as Speed Narrance a 1916 Alma college football player was listed as missing in action in the Monday casualty list. He lived south of the city on a farm with his brother after moving from Oregon prior to college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Narrance
Speed
Narrance
Alma
Oregon
Harold Redman Letters From Overseas 1914
The Record prints a long letter from Harold Redman overseas describing his voyage from Camp Mills New York aboard a freight ship to Liverpool and Winchester Camp Winsell. He recalls transport, unloading duties, early church services, and a visit to Winchester Cathedral and Castle Hall with details on the cathedral’s early history and architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Redman
Canp Mills
N.Y
IL 10
Orem
Liverpool
Birmingham
Oxford
Winchester J
Camp Winsell
Castle Hall
South Hamren
Chartesons
Alma college lieutenant Kruse receives honorable discharge
Lieutenant Arthur G. Kruse, who trained the men at Alma college, is honorably discharged on December 2 and departs for his Town home. He earned praise for shaping the 8 A T C unit, won respect of cadets and faculty despite limited service, and previously studied commerce at the University of Iowa before entering the ROTC at Fort Sheridan Illinois and joining the S A T C at Alma college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Kruse
Alma College
Kruse
van Horne
Iowa
Dysadt
University of Iowa
Oficers
Fort Sheridan
Ilinois
No Action Taken Over Pere Marquette Depot Addition
City council held a brief meeting to debate Pere Marquette railroad plans to use thirty feet of Prospect Avenue for an addition to the Union passenger station and to move the express office into the depot. A blue print showed half the street to be occupied, with heating upgrades planned and a future addition proposed, but a motion to table the matter until a fuller board was present was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Marquette Railroad
Prospect Avenue
Union
Express Company
Prospect ‘Avenue
Montiel
Chick A Fong
Inerita
Pfs
Alma
Alma Elevation Among Top Cities in Liberty Loan Subscriptions
F R Penton Michigan federal sales director informs Alma Record that Alma ranks high among Michigan cities in Fourth Liberty Loan subscriptions. The Michigan State War Board will rank cities after submitting figures. Penton notes Alma made no extraordinary showing yet is under consideration for the honor. future substitutions for tanks are discussed after the honor cities are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
F. R. Penton
Michigan
Michigan State War Board
Anya
Christmas Baskets Bring Help to City Families
Christmas baskets distributed by the Republic Circle club and churches along with the Salvation Army and others aided many households. The generosity of these organizations reflected strong Christmas spirit, leaving few families unassisted in the city this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republic Circle Club
Churches of
Christman
Salvation Army
Crr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Colve
Leslie
Frank Stimpson
Victor Thompson
Alma Lads
Epler
Lee Nummer
Claude Struble
Tom Ziegenfust
Beatrice Eples
Albert Eiehorn
Glenn Addison
Ithaca
William H. Rogers
Vanigas
Brunner’s
Dick Raycraft
Waniger
Bronner
Oett
Thomas
Republic
Charles PF. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Thi City
C. A. MecElfresh
Smoke the Owl
Wankgus
Wadonville
Waite
FE. Waite
Ovenr Narrance
Alma Boy
Lieut
A. G. Kruse
Cy Mon
Council
Marquette
Penton
Wanigaa
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