Republican State Convention Slated in Detroit Rink
The Republican state convention to nominate a supreme court justice and two university regents will be held at the Detroit rink on February 12. Delegates from each county based on governor vote totals, with rules on residency, and a certified delegate list must be sent to Secretary of the State Central Committee in Detroit. The Gratiot County Republican meeting appoints delegates to represent the county at the state convention.
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Supreme Court
Thomas Etherwood
University
Charles
Draper God Austin Blair
Detroit
Grand Rapids
State Central Committee
Rowland Street
Grouse H. Ho H
Titsas
Sretotary
Se, Chuan
Gratiot
Jon
Ithnon
Riba
X . Hamilton
R Ey
A ‘ Aton
Bevill
Oxfer
Republican County Committee
AL Davao
Charman
Aald
Sulven
Esachten
Anid
Devon
Heigl
Picton Jennines FN
Psst J
San Porte
Justice of Probate
Reincorporation Bill for Ashley Passed in Legislature
Representative Wood introduced a bill in January to reincorporate the village of Ashley. It passed both houses under a suspension of the rules and was ordered to take immediate effect. A separate measure authorized a loan of 15 000 pounds for water works. The register notes a rough deal involving Chicago Kalamazoo Saginaw Railroad and a 2.5 million dollar transfer to the Manhattan Trash Company of New York.
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Gratiot
Wood
Ashley
Register of
Martin
Chitago, Kalamaxoo & Saginaw Railroad
Manhatten Trash Company
New York
Trhaca Notes Record Local Events and Changes
A fragmentary Eastern Stu Lodge planning occurs for Friday February 1. Probate Office holds complete file of county Republicans. New brick block in Whien nearly finished. courthouse papered per supervisors order. Sylvester B. Mriteland, pioneer, died Sunday and was buried. Various marriage licenses issued in New Haven and Newark. Secretary of State seeks county cost data for Board of Supervisors 1487 and 1885 sessions. costs noted. Mrs. W. McKay improving. Bradley mill repaired and starts runs Tuesday. Lawyer Mr. Green of Sage Maw, and Mr. Andrews spoke against Blair bill in Adams Hill. Jimes Donalne, lighthouse keeper at Grand Miven, visiting relatives. Mr. Kempler injured by log, to be sidelined. Dr. Cogswell addressed Sons of Veterans on Lincoln anniversary. audience pleased and requests repeats. J. W. Cross and wife decide not to live apart. plan to live together again in Doria. W B Laithhope Co buys Ruse & Hayes tract on Pine River North Branch for 15000, starting lumbering camp.
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Whien
Tite Board of Supervisors
Sylvester B. Mriteland
W. McKay
Bradley Mill
Green
Sage Maw
Andrews
Blair
Adams Hill
Jimes Donalne
Grand Miven
Kempler
J. J. Adeams
Ir. Cogswell
Vetetios
Lincoln
J. W. Cross
Doria
W.B. Laithhope & Co
Ruse & Hayes
Pine River
North Branch
Riverdale Village News and Tragic Camp Incident
Mr Knapp opens a saw mill as snow boosts business and W D Strong sells property to Thomas Moukay who plans painting work. Strong to build a larger house in spring. Terman Weistian, called Gitent, is killed near Riverdale after being struck by a falling tree at Cook’s camp. Riverdale youth build a long glossy toboggan slide on the hill, drawing curious locals to test the icy descent with dramatic air and thrills.
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Mr. Knapp
W. D. Strong
Thos, MouKay
Pindley
Ohio
Myr
Strong
Terman Weistian
Gitent
Cook's Camp
Newr Riverdale
Probate Court Records and Guardianship Petitions
Probate Court details guardianships and estates including Waller L Soule petition for minor Kate M Manion admission to Northern asylum, John Dice estate actions, Frank and Bertha Downs guardianships, Roxey Corey will probated, Louis Teed estate orders, Lively Gidermay notice, and Chicago Telegraph announcing governance changes and leadership remarks.
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Iva Belle Soule
Waller L. Soule
Minor
Giardian
Kate M. Manion
Daniel O. Cuntrenti
Witing
Asyim Akon
John Dice
Jilin A. Langdon
Salt
Ashe
Aioarder
Suitute
Phillip
Gieudianshilys
Iano
Charles Tilly
Elaine
Elon
Brighoy
Roxey Corey
Frank J. Corey
Lewing
Mareh
Lousha
President Riedy and Mrs Martian Portrait Publication
A garbled account references President Riedy and Mrs Martian in a portrait tied to a public figure. The fragment mentions Genet and Mee Tharrison and a publication by Tynan connected to a meeting with agents sought in towns, with a price and dates unclear.
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Gameral nodMtis
Tarrisin
Potter's Philosophy in a Plantations Tale
A narrative set in a plantation shows Reverend John Dickson advising a drunk laborer Potter’s claim that self-help pleases the Lord. The drunk man reforms briefly, but pride returns, and warnings about relapse echo through a scene of moral testing and social tension.
A Good Thing for Boys and Manual Training
A discussion from American Magazine advocating manual training for boys of all backgrounds. It argues hands on work builds self respect, helps dull or weaker students, and offers practical skills like planing boards. It promotes social standing through visible accomplishment and suggests after school or evening classes.
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Bors
Henvy
Buried Mine Talk Hints at Fraud Scheme
A fragment from an overheard mine discussion suggests two men warning about a scam tied to the name Jim and a Rome reference. They describe a “boom” that yields nothing for something and warn that those who invest may be left ashamed when the public learns of it.
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Jim
Rome
Lewagker
Don’t Experiment with Unreliable Cough Cures and Bitters
Advertisements tout Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Electra Bitters, urging buyers to avoid cheap imitations. Claims include cures for malaria fever liver and kidney disorders, with testimonials and trial bottles offered at B S Webb’s Drug Store. Public probate notes and local attestations appear among the medical product notices.
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Dr. King
Webb
Cough Remedy Promoted Despite Questionable Claims
Fragmentary ad text touts a cough remedy sold as a positive guarantee to cure. It claims immediate improvement after taking the first dose, lists price in cents, and mentions druggists offering a free bottle. The garbled OCR suggests marketing language from a past period.
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C. F. Brown
Republican County Convention
Trhaca Notes
Daniel Davis
Emma Turner
Ralph L. Sebring
Debora A. Linentin Oy
David Davis Jr
New Thaven
Margeret C. Jacquies
New Haven
Arcada
Phoebe Hicks
Newark
Secretary of State
T&s Ltd
Riverdale
Anyold
Probate Court
J. Lak Pontes
Dade
Anal Vaatet
Maeda
Macdonald
Sehih
Wis
Dunes
Maieronald
Whlow
Weetl
Seine
Pollasky
Ranmiger
TC. Pune
John Plantington
Bacinaba
Chicago
Lanai
Westerhiy
Weelees
Tate Glowtroy
Meredotinlel
President Riedy
Mrs. Martian
Potter
John Dickson
Jan
Paris
London
Ehie
Pas Hente
Campbell
Pines
Tonagreen
OUR
a.Wright
Schneider & Stuttziv
E. Bainbridge Munday Esq
Atty, Clay Co
Texas
D. L. Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Adda Slike
B.S Webb
C.H. Morris
Sewark Ark
Saya
King
Jenne Middlewart
Decatur
Drrg
Alma
Helands
Web
Wright
Conan
T.d. Tacum
M.C. Pearlsty
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