Reception planned for Hon. A. B. Darragh by Gratiot Republicans
Gratiot county executive committee calls a meeting at St Louis to arrange a reception for Hon. A B Darragh on his return from Washington. Plan a county Republican club and an annual gathering with a banquet in March. Attendees include W G West R A Miller A F Ryder C A Button Col L Saviors B Wilcox M Adams and others.
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Republican Party
Gratiot County
St. Lews
A. B. Darragh
Washington
Republican Club
W. G. West
Bt. Louis
R. A Miller
Elwell
A. F. Ryder
Bandater
C. A. Button
Sumner
Col. L. Saviors
B. Wilcox and Co
M. Adams
St Lonia
Mr. Darragh
Gratiot County Republican Banquet Honors Darragh
A St Louis park venue near 200 guests will honor retiring U S representative and longtime Gratiot County Republican leader McDarragh. The event aims to unite party members, form a county club, and recognize Darragh’s twenty years as county committee chairman with guests from across the district.
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Park Hou
St, Louis
Nations House of Representatives
Mc Darragh
Republican Party
Gratiot County
Gratiot
Republican Club
Darragh
John C. Watson
Ithaca
Gratot County
Gratiot County Herald
Alma Record
Alma
A. R. Wheeler
St. Louis
Rowlana
Riverdale
Watson
Breckenridge
Chas
Batton
Sumoer
A Nadrrett
Middleton
J. & Richards
Perrinton
Hall—Pompeii
Claud DP
Wooley
Bannister
M. W. Coon
Aahiler
John Parker
North Star
Robert Miller
Kiwell Cave Wood
Forest Hill
Tavitulon
JSN
Wallon
R Wheeler
Wheeler
Melotyre
Bayard T. Church
Hernard
Maer
J. Brown
Sears
Newland
Riverdate
B.C Hakr
Pempetti
Dedos
Middle
Simon Messenger Meshinger Leaves Alma for Good
In Alma, a long-time clothing supplier and civic character, Simon Messenger Meshinger is departing business and daily life here. His wit and jokes brightened many days, though he still plans to remain a resident with his family, leaving a distinctive gap in the town’s social and commercial scene.
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Alma
Simon Messenger
Mesa
Cohen
Simon Mesanger
Meswinger
Simon Messingeer
Mr. Messenger
Tariff Talk Set for Michigan Wood Dealers Meet
The Michigan Wood Dealers association plans a March 4 to 10 gathering in Saginaw at the Hotel Vincent to discuss tariff legislation. Congressman Jos W Fordney will speak on the proposal while members debate the altered tariff law opposed by the group. Last meeting in Lansing drew about 75 attendees.
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Michigan Wood Dealers’ Association
Saginaw
Macred
Vincent
Congrosman Jos. W. Fordney
Lansing
Saginaw Courier Herald
Mrs O L Whiting Dead In City Home
Mrs Eleanor May Whiting wife of O L Whiting and niece of Mr John Carpenter died at her home on Michigan Ave Friday noon February 19 after a two week illness. She was born in Jackson two years ago and burial will be in Jackson. Remains were attended by her parents Mr and Mrs L D Ricker and by many workers from the Manufacturing Co. who covered the casket.
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Eleanor May Whiting
O. L. Whiting
John Carpenter
Michigan Ave
Thin City
Whitin
Talen
Whiting
Jackson
Manufacturing Co
L. D. Ricker
Farmers Seek Road Protections at County Meeting
Representatives of a county farm organization in Bethany gathered at a grange hall and passed resolutions urging a local legislator to introduce a bill to restrict carrying more than two and one half tens and a three inch tire on roads. The group backs current road laws and resists country school governance changes.
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Thin County
Bethany Grange Hall
Washington party honors High School seniors at Mite Trone Arndt home
A George Washington themed gathering was held Monday evening at the home of Mite Trone Arndt to honor the High School senior class. Mini Core, Rita Hearn, and Miss Potter and Turser entertained, with red white and blue decor and light refreshments. Seniors praise the entertainers as charming and enjoyable.
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Mite Trone Arndt
George Washington
High Selon
Mini Core
Rita Hearn
Potter
Tur Ser
Tourat Alita
Auction Sale Near Alma And Forest Hill March 4th
J A Rock will hold a farm auction on Thursday March 4 at 10 a m. at the premio six miles north of Alma or two miles north and a half mile east of Forest Hill. A fine lunch will be served at noon. J C Melman will supervise the sale.
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J. A. Rock
Alma
Forest Hill
J. C. Melman
Alma Board Of Trade Annual Meeting Held Tuesday Evening
The Alma Board Of Trade conducted its annual meeting Tuesday evening outlining upcoming community business plans and presenting awards to outstanding local merchants. Attendees included key business leaders and municipal partners shaping the town’s economic initiative for the year.
Annual Board of Trade meeting held at city hall
Attendance reached six thousand as members of the Board of Trade met at city hall Tuesday evening. Officers elected included President J H Lancashire and secretary D L Johanson. A tentative easement for Sugar Co access was approved to be referred to directors, and a plan to support future funding and tax rebates for a local plant sale was discussed with bids anticipated from capitalists.
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Board of Trade
Presidant
J. F. Lancashire
Bablke
Dol
Roboson
LK Wilson
Lancashire
Andee
Georgia
Lacenabire
Wilcox
Jobn Koortner
FE. Polinsky
F. L. Convis
Sugar Co
Board of Directors
Board of
Dre Lamb
Pringle
Hlg Brewbaker
W. A. Bahlke
C. G. Rhodes
B. Poll
Bahike
Manticote Co
D. J. Johnson
Thin City
Alma man learns joke about winning auto prize
A Alma resident Jon Ray received a fake delivery notice claiming he won a car from a Masonic fair in Saginaw. He invited friends to ride and toasted with jokes until learning it was a prank. He chose to walk home after the hoax.
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Mroud Pusemor
Podunk
Smokey Ridge
Jon Ray
Alma
Mr. Ray
Saginaw
Smoles
Important Meeting on Lincoln Park Committee Alma Invite
Hon J W Holmes named chairman of the local Linccoli Memorial National Park committee and invites Alma citizens to a Monday evening meeting at Wright House. Attendees include Francis King Mayor K L Smits Dr Brusko Alma College Bagley Masonic Fraternity and others to plan fundraising for the Lincoln Farm association.
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J. W. Holmes
Linccoli Memorial National Park
Alma
Wright House
Francis King
K. L. Smits
Board + Education
Brusko
Alma College
Dr. Bagley
Masonic Fraternity
Mra. J. S. Oaple
Civic Improvent Club
Mra
Ezra Smith
Eastern Star
Bahlke
Lincoln Farm Association
One on Simon Makes Detour Between Cities
Simon Messinger a social wit spent Sunday in Detroit and Monday in Saginaw. He planned to reach Alma by 6 20 pm but due to being on a Bay City bound train he missed the Alma connection. He stayed in Saginaw overnight and returned home a day later, delaying his trip by a day.
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Simon Messinger
Detroit
Saginaw
Wayne
Colamp
Simon
Sanginaw O. K
Alma
Mewsinger
Bay City
Sagisenl
Mt Pleasant visit honors Washington's birthday with lively program
Mt Pleasant Woman's Club hosts a visiting group from the Alma Art Club and their own to celebrate Washington's birthday. Guests tour the Normal School, view antiques at Mrs James McEntee home, hear Shakespeare study by Mrs Van Ommerin, and enjoy a poetry and music program. Prof Roth speaks on forestry at a concluding banquet hosted by Prof RD Oathing with welcome by Mrs McEntee.
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Mt. Pleasant
James McEntee
Mckintee
Mins. VanOmmnerin
Shakespeare
Atiston Cook
Portia
Vowles
Novitt
Salvely
Washington
McEntee
Mt Pleasant Woman's Club Entertains and Reflects on Club Life
A Mt Pleasant Woman's Club gathering featured toasts on civic progress and travel, praising members for wit and charm. Mrs Larzolier described an abroad journey with vivid depictions of Dutch life and European galleries, while Mrs Extra Smith highlighted the history of Alma's clubs and praised Club Mother Mrs Tim. The event closed with farewells as attendees praised the club's hospitality and friendships strengthened for future collaboration. Commissioner Pike visited Alma to discuss Gratiot County school improvements, library purchases, and sanitary conditions, stressing the value of educated youth and strong school leadership.
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Congress
F. H. Dodie
Coldshaw
Lancashire
Taneashire
Clabe
Larzolier
Mex
London
Paris
Holand
Switzerland
Extra Smith
Wotan
Sirs
Graham
Lakhand
Alma
Mt. Pleasant Woman’s Club
Obanion
Pike
Gratiot
Mary
Gratiot County
Rebekah Lodge Members Visit Beebe for Evening Exchange
Seventy seven members from Superior Rebekah Lodge No 101 traveled to Beebe in Emerson township to exemplify lodge work. A banquet for 100 was served, and the Alma visitors faced a mistaken rot and deep corduroy road snow drift before repairs let them reach Reebé late to join the program. They returned home early Wednesday morning after an enjoyable event.
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Superior Rebekah Lodge
Beebe
Emerson Township
Alma
Reebé
Hom Te
Riverdale Merchants Open Ten Day Sale
Houck and Son announce a ten day sale starting next Wednesday with a large stock of general merchandise at attractive prices. W N Harper of Detroit, with two years of experience in such work, will oversee the sale. Read the ad on page eight.
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Houck & Son
Riverdale
WN. Harper
Detroit
Alma Rathbone sisters host visitors from Clare and Mt Pheasant
Alma Rathbone sisters entertained visitors from Clare and Mt Pheasant judges Tuesday. Degrees were conferred early in the evening and at 7 o clock the guests and local members enjoyed a banquet served by the Alma ladies. The visitors returned on the evening trains.
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Alma Rathbone
Clare
Mt. Pheasant
Alma
Armstrong In A New Light
The article states Warden Armstrong faced shock over a bungled bribery attempt, now accused of smearing reputations of state citizens and officials. It predicts a speedy trial and imminent incarceration at a state institution, urging swift justice without delay or waste.
New Hearse Team Replaces Wright House Livery Pair
The gray Wright House hearse team has been sold to buyers near Jerseyville. A new pair of coal black matched horses, weighing 2700 pounds and standing 15 hands, were purchased from M C Lake south of Ithaca for about 100 dollars. The team will serve as hearse team and for drivers when needed.
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Wright House
Jerseyville
M.C. Lake
Ithaca
Sugar Stock Advances at Michigan Sugar Co In Detroit News
Sugar stock is rising with Michigan Sugar Co both common and preferred moving up. The common has climbed from 14 to 86 and the preferred from 75 to 100 since late last fall. The Detroit News notes large earnings last year and bright prospects ahead, though the company does not publicly disclose earnings.
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Michigan Sugar Co
Detroit News
Ithaca Court House Hires Janitor Fred Hunter
Fred Hunter of Everson is hired as janitor for the Ithaca court house. The current janitor, Paul Ingleman, will return to Ima I Air. Hunter will be assisted by his wife and will draw 70 per month.
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Fred Hunter
Everson
Ithaca
Paul Ingleman
Imal Air
Hunter
Jolly Club Hosts Social Evening at State Street Home
Mr and Mrs A Gill entertained the Jolly Club at their State street home last Tuesday evening with refreshments and social conversation. The gathering provided an evening of pleasure long to be remembered by all present.
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FF. A. Gill
Jolly Club
State Street
Auction Sale Notice in Sumner Township
Hart Miller offers for sale on Wednesday March 4 at 10 oclock at his farm in Sumner township two and one half miles east and one north of Sumner all his stock and farm implements Auctioneer J D Helnan advertisement on page eight of this paper.
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Hart Miller
Hic Farm
Sumner Township
Sumner
J. D. Helnan
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Alma Board of Trade
Sew
Joe Hay
Alma’s Woman's Club
Art Club
Mt.pleasant
Armstrong
the Jolly Club
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