Brennan Is Found Not Guilty In Alma Murder Case
After two hours of juror deliberation on Monday, the Brennan jury returned a not guilty verdict in the murder of Beatrice Epler, the 16 year old Alma girl found on Grover avenue. Judge Maine instructed that verdicts could be only not guilty or first degree murder, and Brennan left court a free man after four years in prison. The trial featured Brennan denying involvement in the Gilson home, with testimony from Mrs. Gilson and others debated by prosecutors and the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennan
John F. Brennan
Beatrice Epler
Alma
Grover Avenue
E. J. Maine
Hrennan
Gilson
St. Johns
Flint
Thi Deria
Epler
Benjamin Keleh
Mrs Johnson
Alms
Todd
Seaver
Ithaca
Eichorn
Mrx
Brena
Alm
Ora le Smith
Kelly
Sear
F. Sartor, Jr
Priday
Red Man
Brenran
East Superior Street
Redman
Isabella County
Opas
Ira
Garfield Merrill
Walter Mercer
Luther Buver
Ora L. Smith
Arthur Murphy
S. H. Epler
Marcus Pollasky
Beaudry
Sears
Clinton
Howard Pierson
Baker
Benj
Reich
Moinet
New Trial Hinted in Eichorn Case From Local Officials
Attys Goggin and Prennant suggest Albert Eichorn may seek a new trial in the Eichorn murder case now in Marquette prison. Grounds include alleged unfair trial in Gratiot County and possible new evidence. A health official letter to Dr Carney is printed amid tax notices and civic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Ho Googin
Tilbert Eichorn
John F. Prennant
Albert Eichorn
Marquette
Beatrice Epler
Eichorn
Brennan Dnet
Goggin
Elkhorn
Gratiot
Wlso
Private Gongwer’s War Memoir Letter Published
Private Gongwer of the 119th Field Artillery in France writes home about PEG armistice era life. He recalls 42 days on the front, narrow escapes, a shell that killed and mangled nearby soldiers, and his hope to return home soon. He mentions gas exposure, hospital thoughts, and pride in service as officers recommend him for Distinguished Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Gongwer
tMa Ety
119Th Field Artillery
France
Michigan
Waant
Lieut
Shaw
Pocketbook Grabbed From Girl on Alma Street
A purse was snatched from Mine Udelle on Wright avenue after she left the depot Tuesday night. Two unknown men followed her from the depot toward Superior street. one seized the pocketbook as she walked with a companion. About ten dollars and papers were taken. the men fled toward the railroad tracks. Police inquiry continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mine Udelle
Arthur Udelle
Wright Avenue
Superior Street
Miss Adelle
Ohio
Ann Arbor
Smith
Adelle
Miss Adeile
Wright
Tampa
Howard Lake to Resume Postmaster Role at Alma Office
Howard Lake of Alma returns from army camp and will resume his postmaster duties at the local office within days. Also on January and Alma college music department plans a vocal and instrumental recital in the college chapel at 8 o clock, public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lake
Alma Most
United States Army
Europe
W. P. Cash
Lake
Alma College
Alma College Trustee Dies After Nervous Breakdown
William Winton longtime Alma College trustee and former Gratiot County lad died at 61 in Verona New Jersey after long illness. A Ithaca native he graduated from Ithaca High School and Alma College in 1904 later serving as superintendent of agencies for Mutual Life Insurance Newark. Surviving are his widow and several children. the record notes his deep ties to Alma College endowment and curriculum committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Winton
New Jersey
Alma College
Gratiot
Verona
N. J
Air. Winton
Ithaca
Ithaca High School
Arthur Pino
East
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Newark
Higerand Pictia
Plorene Lakioin
Cieago
Joha Winton
Private Stitt Tells of Work in France on Dad's Day
Private Thomas Stitt reports from the front after six months in France, recalling travel from Camp Custer to New York and Halifax, later marching along the Argonne front. He describes shell bursts, dugouts, and a close copy of a near miss, sharing vivid details of life on the battle line and a birthday letter home dated November 24.
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Weill
Horton
Pannen
Metz
New York
Liverpool
England
Southampton
le Havre
San Cerve
France
Toul
Lorraine
Andily
Thin
4Th Army
Pershing
Thomas Stitt
Revard
Permisson
Camp
Custer
Hone
Tve
Europe
Sam
Jaly
Camp Custer
Niagara Falls
Knthic
Halifax Harbor
Soulimpton
Nuwest
Delantey
Argonne
Leutenant
Mos
Republic Motor Truck Company Big Orders Highlight Demand
In recent weeks Republic Motor Truck Company Inc received several large orders from diverse cities and nations including New York for four men with a potential 150 more orders. Other shipments include 66 for Denver 54 for Baltimore 26 for Lynchburg 20 for Detroit 60 for Tokyo 19 for Wellington 20 for Shanghai 16 for Harbin and 40 for Valparaiso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Motor Truck Company Inc
Ian
New York Fire Department
Jocal Concern
Nomee
Denver
Baltimore
Lynchburg
Detroit
Tokyo
Japan
Wellington
New Zealand
Shanghai
China
Harbin
Valparaiso
Chile
Night classes to start January 6 at local night school
Monday evening classes will be offered at the night school with English French shorthand bookkeeping and typewriting. Any two subjects may be pursued by each student. Tuition is 2.40 per month. The program follows an October start with 40 enrolled but low attendance recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liseneel
Board of Education
Telephone rate rise sought by firm across Michigan towns
A utility announces a request to raise telephone rates to six classes across Michigan excluding Detroit. Alma is in the third group with 541 to 10,000 population. Business line would cost 36 dollars annually, residential 24 dollars, up from current 18 and 12 dollars respectively. Farmers lines also affected, drawing business reaction from local merchants who doubt the need for such a large increase.
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Hige
Thas
Notwinceawst
Wuthyris Onten
Detroit
Alma
Church of Christ Revival Series Opens This Sunday
A series of evangelistic services begins Sunday evening at the Church of Christ under minister J. F. Raum with Evangelist C. M. Smithson of Illinois and C. R. May leading song. Raum starts by speaking Sunday and Monday, Smithson arrives Tuesday to take charge, and May directs a later chorus choir. All seats are free as the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
J. 5
Raum
C. M. Smith
Ilinois
C. R. May
Song
J. 8
Evangelist Smithson
May
Binelf
Annual meeting of First State Bank stockholders in Alma
The annual meeting of First State Bank stockholders in Alma Michigan will be held at the bank office Tuesday evening January 14 2019 to elect directors and transact other business Polls open from 7 20 to 9 00 p m Carl M Washburn Cashier W A Stunner spent New Year s at Howard City Vanigns at Draunner s 64 tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Alma
Mich
Carl M. Washburn
Bravery Honor Granted to Private Guy 5 Gongwer
Private Guy 5 Gongwer of this city was recognized for notable bravery in action. The award highlights his courage during a challenging incident, reflecting commendable service and dedication to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy 5
Gongwer
Distinguished Service Cross urged for Guy Gongwer in Argonne battles
Private Guy Gongwer medical detachment 119th Field Artillery is recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross for actions in the Argonne sector on September 28 1918. He served as a corpsman under Lieut Shaw at the First Aid Station near Nantillon in heavy shell fire aiding the wounded and directing them for evacuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Gongwer
Medieal Department
119Th Seld Artillery
U. S. Army
Servie
Tattle Felde
France
Gongwer
Murdock M. Kerr
U.S. A
Lasi
110Th Field Artillery
Ligwid Artillery
Gay
Gonewer
11018
Field Artillery
Nantillon
Argonne
Guy Gaongwer
Liec- Suton Shaw
119Th Field Artillery
Gemwer
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John J. Brennan
King
T. J. Carney
Ir. Carney
Sueliwan
D. W. Adams
F. A. Med
Aef
Alma Street
Depot
Mintyre
Arthor J. McIntyre
Frat
Aix Les Bains
Stitt
Alma Boy
Prom Company
Prita
Carl
Jerry
Hay
Mann
W. E. Mann
G. R. Wilber
Repubtic Motor Truck Company
Scan. V. Marshall
Western Electric Company
Chicago
le Markle Company
Studebaker
Windy City
Reymblie
Michigan State Telephone Co
Railroad Commission
W. A. Stunner
Howard City
Argonne District
Wiibuloner
Milton Shaw
Fleet Bn
Gangwer
Guy S. Gangwer
Murdoch M. Kerr
United States
John Gongwer
Esther R. Carney
Ban
Thomas J. Carney
West Superior Street
Tarore
Watkins, N
Thomas
John Fosett
Indiana
Upper
National Oil
Een
Arkansas
Thomas J
Wat- Thins
N.Y
Ae Ee
Warigas
Brurner's
Oe-Te
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