Michigan beet growers form association in Saginaw
The Michigan Beet Growers Association organized in Saginaw on Tuesday with beet growers from across the state. Members pledge not to take beet contracts for 117 acreage until sugar companies meet terms, signaling possible friction between growers and Michigan sugar firms. A committee will seek a better contract and consider cooperative sugar plants if no agreement is reached.
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Michigan Fiscar
Michigan Hoat Growers’ Association
Saginaw
Michigan State Orange
Michigan
Misleading report corrected on Bertha McLaren’s injury at Union Station
The record clarifies a Christmas Day accident at Union Station involving Miss Bertha McLaren and her sister Miss Annette McLaren. A baggage truck crowding toward the track led to a train engine striking Bertha, sending her to Brainerd hospital with scalp abrasion, hip injury, sprained foot, neck strain, and shock. She later returned home improving. confusion linked to a prior track-crossing by another woman is addressed.
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Bertha McLaren
Union Station
Miss McLaren
Annette McLaren
Bertha
McLaren
Ann Arbor
Hadine
Robert Cook
Brainerd Hospital
Melaian
Mrs Loveland Dies A longtime Alma resident
Mrs H. Loveland of Alma died at her Mechanic street home last week Saturday at 78 after a long illness. Born in Ridgeway New York in 1838 she moved with parents to Michigan then Mt Pleasant where she lived most of her life. She married J. H. Loveland twenty nine years ago and remained in Alma. A Baptist church member and leader she leaves three children Roop Melvin Roop of Mt Pleasant and Alta M Adams. Funeral was held at the late home Tuesday with Rev Priest officiating and interment in Mt Pleasant Cemetery.
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5. H. Loveland
Mechanic Street
Eusebia Barrett
Ridges 'Way
New York
Michigan
Mt Pleasant
3. H. Loveland
Alma
The
Baptist Church
Ner Roop
Melvin Roop
Mt ‘Sunt
Alta M. Adame
Mr Pleasant
Well Known College Graduate Married in Mt Pleasant
Saturday at noon the wedding of Ruth Van Leuven and Alexander J. Duncanson took place at the bride’s home. Rev. R. H. Bradfield officiated. The couple, both prominent locals, were attended by Clarence Goodrich and Edith Mansell. Duncanson, a former Alma College twirler and current Mt. Pleasant school principal, is admired for his music and teaching career.
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Mt. Pleasant
Ruth van Leuven
Alexander J. Duncanson
Eleton J. van Leuven
R. H. Bradfield
Lapeer
Michigan
Clarence Goodrich
Edith Mansell
Mt Pleasant
The
Normal
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Duncanson
Sandy
Mt. Pleasant Times
Alma College
Alma
Columbia University
Ithaca
Alma college oratorical contest and girls contest set in chapel
Local Alma college to hold a men and women oratorical contest in the chapel after a 7 PM basketball game. Seven men compete for the Michigan state contest, three from each literary society and a seventh independent contestant. The girls contest is next week Wednesday with five or six entrants aiming for state representation. Edward Brehm of Cadillac visited Alma this week.
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Alma College
Alma
Michigan State
Orraniaations
Alma Colhace
The
Vollege
Gratiot Politician John Everden Dies in Ithaca
Well known Gratiot political figure John Everden passed away in Ithaca last week. Details about his life and public service were released by local officials. Everden led several community initiatives and was active in regional politics for decades.
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Gratiot
Ithaca
Breeden of Gratiot County Dies in Ithaca Home
John M. Breeden longtime Gratiot County leader and former prosecuting attorney died at his Ithaca home last Saturday morning. He had served as judge of probate and village president, with a long career in public service.
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John M. Breeden
Gene
Cliilion
Dinny County
Ithaca
Go Yeurs
Gratiot County
Everden
Tenteem
LitbSort
Karlie
Life of John M Everden Pioneer Public Servant and Lawyer
John M Everden born October 5 1852 in Ingham county moved to Emerson township Gratiot county at 13 taught at 18 elected township superintendent at 21 served Emerson township as supervisor in 1877 78 and 1881 married Jennie Van Buskirk in Saginaw 19 1883 moved to Ithaca 1885 widow Jennie died 1891 married Frances Greenwood Husted 2 children Angie who died in infancy and Edith born 1890 served Ithaca six terms on village council three as president four as village attorney studied law admitted to bar 1887 elected circuit court commissioner 1888 resigned term 1892 Probate Judge elected 1902 re nominated 1905 defeated 1906 prosecuting attorney reelected countywide 1912 elected again but resigned health reasons.
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John M. Everden
Ingham County
Emerson Township
Gratiot County
Jennie E. van Buskirk
Saginaw
Ithaca
Frances Greenwood Husted
Buffalo
Angie
Edith
Everden
MHA
Thecauer
Brown City Man Appointed Pere Marquette Freight Agent
Carl Milliken, former Pere Marquette freight agent at Brown City, is appointed freight agent for the Pere Marquette in Alma. Local reports praise his ability and courtesy, noting improved working conditions under the new office setup. The promotion follows strong performance at Brown City.
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Brown City
Io Freight
Carl Milliken
Pere Marquette
New
Milliken
Thor
Trown City
Joctt Fremt
Ui Uy
Alma Heartiset
Fordney Saginaw Nordney Hope Michigan Senate Race
A brief note reports Joseph Fordney facing potential challenge from Joseph W. Nordney for U.S. Senator with William Alden Smith as a key Michigan Republican figure. The piece also urges Gratiot Sunday schools to begin a January 14 program, highlighting community religious outreach and a call to attend Sunday schools.
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Gratiot
Gratiot County Banquet Promises Prominent Speakers
Preparations advance for a Gratiot county democratic banquet this Friday evening in Alma High School gymnasium. A large crowd is expected for the Witwan followers event with speeches from notable speakers including Mee W. Reenmiteee and daughters Hath Frith and Nancy. Temporary housing arranged at 410 Maple Avenue for attendees.
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Grwtiot
Witwan
Alma High School
Gratiot
Verduntry WW Drift Locks Ithaca Sanitary Works Start
New concern reports Grotiet county will host Verduntry WW. The Ithaca Sanitary Batelin Works will enter the unknown draw, with the company planning readiness around April. Machines and stock have been purchased and will be installed as soon as they arrive.
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Grotiet
Ithaca Sanitary Batelin Works
Alma Man Allen Charged With Forgery Warrant Issued
A warrant has been issued for Alma man Allen on forgery charges. The case involves alleged financial document manipulation and authorities are pursuing arrest. Further details were not released.
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Alma
Local man accused of forgery and bad checks tied to Allen case
Offenders pursue G Allen suspect Clyete Aber and other associates after a spree of forged checks in Alma. Reports say Allen passed or tried to pass checks with forged names at several stores and planned moves to Sag-inaw Flint or Lansing. Meanwhile Ora Fred Cooley seeks removal of multiple Ferris district officials over a land dispute with Katherine Keller and Lora Cooley, but Governor’s inquiry clears the Gratiot officials.
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Tyee
Allen
Eeetine
Aten
Allen Wits
Alma
Ora
Fred Cooley
Pine River Township
Ferris
Kelly
Searles
J. Lee Potts
O. L. Smith
B. L. Caldwell
Katherine Keller
Lora J. Cooley
Pine River
Cooley
Avolin Church Dies Aged Farmer From Alma Area
Avolin Church a respected farmer south of Alma died at home Sunday December 16 at age ? He was born December 22 1843 in Wheatland Township Hillsdale County later lived in Arcada Township Gratiot County He married Jett Mixes Carrie Nelson who died young then wed Julian Pilegerald of St Louis He leaves a wife and two children Funeral services were held at the Arcada farm home midweek.
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Avolin Church
Alma
Wheatland Township
Hillsdale County
Lafayette
Sophronia Church
Gratiot County
Arenda Township
Jett
Mixes Carrie Nelson
Julian Pilegerald
St Louis
Arenda Townrchin
Church i x
Arcada
Township
Republic Band Prepares Extended Practice Session
The Republic band will hold a fifteen day practice period here in the hot season to prepare for a trip later this month. Members will rehearse daily aiming to compete with leading bands nationwide. Born to Mr and Mrs George Porrugh, a child named Dwember Ah Ton.
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Republic
Mee
George Porrough
Enn
Drawing Well Protracted Meeting At M E Church
Protracted evangelistic meetings at the Methodist Episcopal church led by Rev. Hugh Smith and Rev. Thomas G. R. Brownlow draw large crowds each evening in Alma. The campaign, expected to last two weeks, reports many converts and strong effort from organizers. A new store opens on Superior Street in Alma offering garments for all ages, promising ready to wear lines and practical wear.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Hugh Smith
Thomas G. R. Brownlow
Alma
Open Season with Adrian College Opens
The opening basketball season at Adrian College features Alma and Helmer squads in a hard fought matchup. Key players listed include Malcolm Smith Fletcher Gallagher Holihan Richards French and Captain Richards as potential starters. The piece notes Alma’s title chances and Helmer’s strong lineup, with a transition of the Record to Alma Record Publishing Company on January 1, 1917 and planned improvements to equipment and print operations.
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Boyd
Alma
Pivast
Adrian Col Fof
Ataged
Adrianik
Tnumbily
Helmeré
Adrianites
Butt Rocks
Adrian
Alma Harvie Willard
Helmer
Malcom Smith
Fletcher Gallagher
Holihan
Captain Richards
French
Melivin
A, Foote
E. Foote
Record
Alma Record Publishing Company
White Rocks FE Boyd and Alima-Pleet win poultry awards
In a regional show, White Rocks FE Boyd and Alima-Pleet cock take best and second best gockerel, Bret secures second and third among hens, with fist, second and third pullets also noted. A special prize goes to heat cockerel Amenoar Lisa.
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White Rocks
Boyd
Bret
Fist
Death of Dorothy Griffith at Brainerd Hospital
Dorothy Griffith daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Griffith died December 20 after a week long illness of appendicitis at Brainerd hospital Jesus called her home Funeral held at Emerson Baptist Church led by Rev Priest with many friends sending flowers Burial at St Louis carried by Mabel Dill Hazel Healey Helen Foster and Amy Presler She leaves father mother brother Rayman and many grandparents uncles and friends to mourn the loss
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Dorothy Griffith
Roy Griffith
Brainerd’s Hospital
Jesus
Emerson Baptist Church
Priest
Christias — Huly
Mabel Dill
Hazel Healey
Helen Foster
Amy Presler
St. Louis
Papa
Mammaut Coe
Rayman
Reverend Jacokes Dies After Year End Age Seventyeight
Rev A Jacokes of Holland died at his daughter's home Mee Crenser in Alma at age 78 after visiting there for several weeks. A prominent Michigan Methodist minister, he held many pastorates across the state. He is survived by his wife and one daughter Mire POW Creaser of Alma. The Alma Record notes his long ministry and obituary details.
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A. Jacokes
Holland
Mee PW. Crenser
Jacokes
Michigan
Methodist
Mire Pow, Creaser
Alina
Poultry Show Winners and Prize List
A detailed results list from the show notes multiple breeds and exhibitors. Winners include White Orpingtons by Crandal Sonia and A. R. Smith Alma across various cock and hen classes, with special prizes for best hen and beat cockerel in English class. Other winners include Rhode Island Whites, Mediter ranean class, Silver Campines, Partridge Rocks, White Leghorns, and Black Manorcas across florid entries. Swift & Company sponsored cash prizes with first and second place awards noted. The only pet stock display featured Helium haves by Harley Conklin.
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Orpingtons
R. D. Bradford
Alma
Harrie Willard
Rhode Inland Whites
Ob Littwiller
Middleton
Mthode Island
H. T. Kneeland
St. Louie
Patridge Rocks
EL Ewing
Swift & Company
R. C. Bradford Fists
A. Hedrick
Harley Conklin
Ruth M Cook to Wed Carroll Hyde of Addison
Engagement announced by Profamt Mrs Albert P Cook for their daughter Ruth M Cook to Mr Carroll Hyde of Addison Michigan. Hyde is a medical student at the University of Michigan.
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Albert P. Cook
Ruth M
Carroll
Hyde
Addison, Michigan
Mr. Hyde
University of Michigan
Hough Hardware Buys Republic Dispatch Truck
Local firm H.UB. Hough Hardware plans to purchase a Republic Dispatch delivery truck with 1500 pound capacity to handle warehousing and depot duties. Francis King announces engagement of Frances to Howell Lewie Heit of Grand Rapids Michigan formerly Baltimore Maryland.
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H.ub. Hough Hardware
Fem
Famus Republic
Francis King
Frances
Howell Lewie Heit
Grand Rapida
Michigan
Baltinione
Maryland
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Hacry Helmer
Oliver College
Collie Chapel
Alexander Duncanson
Mr. Pleasant Lady
Edward Brehm
Cadillac
Taeedity
John Everden
Joseph Fordney
U. S
William Alden
Lansing
Joseph W. Nordney
Sonnel Wator
William Alden Smith
Iog Republicin
Senvite
Congress
Lawer Howey
United States
Iron Michigan
Fordney
Wil Jim Smith
St. Johns
Joseph W. Fouiney
MG. Skinner
Willars Robbins
Suraner
Banquet High School
G. Allen
Arcada Township
M. E. Church
Velen & Sat
Redinae
Adrian College
Gratia Coast
Ford
Danaey Fe
Loval Pulley
Prin Tande
Laval Cisco
Caprore
Te Echilite Ene
Avery Sear
NEW Corporation
Faye Dee
HAS Republic Dispatch
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