Coke production to rise as Gratiot County Gas switches coal gas
Gratiot County Gas Co plans to convert from water to coal gas at its city plant, enabling in-house coke production and reduced Coke prices. The move will start around February and serve Alma, Breckenridge, St. Louis, and Ithaca, with 650 current customers and 15 street lights in Breckenridge. The firm expects 1200 customers by September and a summer peak staff near 25, aiming to handle 15,000 to 20,000 gas units. Also notes two local health and staff injury items.
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Gratiot County Gas Co
Plavnt
Rogal
Cou Ys
Alma
Breckenridge
St. Louis
Ithaca
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Preliminary Declamations Select Finalists At High School
Last week two preliminary declamation contests were held at the high school for seventh to twelfth graders. Eight of sixteen in the preliminary stage were chosen for the final. Names include Fern Colman, George Olmsted, Elsie Struble, Frank Notestein, Gretta later Frances Priest, Ruth Schultz, Jeanne Miller. Eighth grade ceremony scheduled next Friday at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. W. Privat to deliver the address.
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Fern Colman
George Olmsted
Elsie Struble
Frank Notestein
Gretta
Frances Priest
Ruth
Tnion School
J. W. Privat
Agnes Ainsley
Grace Beshgetoor
Clarence Blanck
Lulu Cooper
Vilete Clum
Donald Dunham
Chester Ellison
Rodney Grain
Maude Greenhoe
Blanche Hole
Thelma Keith
Zelma Lyon
Marion Losey
Netlie Mitchell Earl Pembroke
Barbara Lev
Donald Sullivan
Bradley Sartor
Zelma W
Circuit Court February Term Chancery and People dockets
List of cases from the February term including Catherine Keller versus Dra Fred Cooley and others, equity matters, guardianship, and numerous civil and criminal proceedings. Notes include Mrs Frank Smith of Traverse City visiting Frank T. Smith.
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Catherine Keller
Fred Cooley
Chas
H. Chase
Gratiat Co. Journal
Bridgman Pub
Co. Roy
Grubaugh
Della Grubaugh
George L. Jessup
Tayton W. Closserva
Robert C. Kerr
James J. Holmes
Mary Holmes
Mra
Frank Smith
Traverse City
Frank T. Smith
Republic unveils hydraulic dump truck in Chicago show
The Republic introduces a three ton hydraulic dump truck with 116 cubic feet capacity dubbed the Dreadfought. Built with steel wheels and a steel box raised by a hydraulic pump, it will be demonstrated in operation at Chicago's auto show with General Manager Ruggles and Sales Manager Holmes overseeing the display.
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Republic
Republic Motor Truck
Chicago
The
Master Motor Company
Foel
Cleveland
New Southern Hotel
Ruggles
Holmes
Alma's Fine New Business Block in Alma
Alma unveils a two story meat and provision market on East Superior Street built with an all metal Kawneer front, dust proof interiors, oak finish, and Diamond Brand refrigerator. The facility includes a dust proof store room, cement floors, electric lighting, a separate kitchen and smoke house, a poultry building, and a two story office suite with living quarters above.
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Alma
Ite Ize
J. A. Bartley
Bartley
Inelmet
Superior Street
My Wood
Fullerton
East Superior Street
Niles
Pennty
National Blcuit Company
Avries
Penn Yan
Arthur Downley
Leo & Cady
Saginaw
Butcher Boy
Dheu Poultry
Union Telephone President Undergoes Left Foot Amputation
Charlen T. Babcock, president of the Union Telephone Company, recently underwent an operation and had his left foot removed about nine inches below the knee. Detroit reports him recovering well as friends hope for permanent relief from his foot trouble.
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Charlen T. Babcock
Union Telephone Company
Babcock
Detroit
Habtork
Auction Sales Report From February Auctions Near Alma and North Star
Auction notices list February sales by Crandall and partner two miles south and one half east of North Star selling cows heifers and young cattle with Heilman as auctioneer. Christ Eichelberger hosts two miles west and two miles south of Alma including stock and tools. J TD Helman auctions February 15 near Alma with P Sanders and W C Wiggins handling stock and tools at two and a half miles southwest of Alma.
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Crandall and Oom
North Star
Heilman
Christ Eichelberger
Alma
J. TD. Helman
P. Sasders
W. C. Wiggins
Ithaca Added to Michigan Short Ship Circuit Racing
At the Michigan Short Ship Circuit meeting Detroit earned two weeks of racing and Ithaca was added to the circuit among others. South Bend was the only Indiana track awarded a date. Ithaca races run August 28 to 31 under American Trotting Association rules with a four second gait allowance.
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Michigan
Netroit
Ithaca
South Bend
Indiana
Monroe
Port Huron
Saginaw
Bay City
Jackson
Port Ham
Mt. Clemens
Oweno
Aui
Ithwea
Hearon
Charlotte
Oa Marshall
Detroit
Kalamazos
Moira
Miss Bernige Ireland Wins Oratorical First
Alma College notes celebrate Miss Bernice Ireland as winner of the women’s oratorical contest. Miss Caroline Robinson praised for intro and leadership, with Merle McKay and Hazel Tuck delivering solos. Judges were Miss Sadie Messinger, Dr. A C Elliott, and Mrs. Cyrus Gard ner.
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Miss Bernige Ireland
Alovw Callege
Hilledate
Alma College
Caroline Robinson
Merle McKay
Hazel Tuck
Mane Vera
Mies
Adelaide Barlow
Bernice Treland
Mise Ruth Dutt
Mise Hazel Tuck
Caroline _ Robinson
Sadie Messinger
A. C. Elliott
Cyrus B. Gardner
Farmers' Club Meeting at Handley Home
Seville and Sumner farmers' club will meet at Mr. and Mrs. FD Handley's home on Thursday. Program includes Song-Club, Prayer by Rev. Baker, reading of last meeting minutes, roll call by quotations, recitation by Alfred Wise, music, and a discussion on corn. Come early as there may be limited seating.
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Seville and
Sumner Farmers’ Club
Handley
Rev. Baker
Lone
W. HH
Alfred Wise
M. Potran
Peter Ro Oetvender Civil War veteran dies at 88 in Sumner
Peter Ro Oetvender born June 1827 in New York died January 0 16 at Wishowe Sumner Township aged 88 years 6 months 27 days He moved from Weedsport New York to Michigan in 1870 and settled on a long time farm He married Sarah Moore and they had five children three are living He served three years in the Civil War with the 11th New York Regiment Funeral services were held January 12 at 2 p.m. in the Sumner Christian church with Rev A W Baker officiating and interment in Sumner cemetery
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Peter Ro Oetvender
New York
Wishowe
Summer Township
Weedsport
N. Y
Michigan
Sarah Moore
11Th New York Regiment
Christian Church
Sumner Village
A. W. Baker
Sumner Cemetery
Alma College narrowly edged by Five Points in a rugged high school showdown
A hard fought gymnasium clash Friday night saw Alma College beat Mt Pleasant Normal 12 to 5 after a turbulent second half. Spinney and Richards led Alma with solid point totals as Barnard and Hines caused disruption. Mt Pleasant Normal reserves then topped the local high school 16 to 12 with Emery starring at center in a tightly contested game.
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Alma College
Fom
Crem
Smith
French
Woote
Spinney
Richards
My Pleasant
Barnard
Hines
Alma
Mt. Pleasant
Oga
Alma—t
F. Jessup
L. F Johnston
A Richards
R. Ge
Vincent Anderson
L. G. Shellenberger
Jessup
Johnston
Hindes
Ellsworth
Persona
Vincent
Mt Pleasant Normal Reserves
Emery
Reception in Honor of Pres and Mrs Crooks at Alma College
The faculty club hosted Pres and Mrs Crooks of Alma College at Pref A P Cook’s home last Monday. Invited guests included Mr and Mrs Francia King and Mr L A Sharp along with the college board and Ladies board members and spouses. Refreshments were served and the social evening included entertainment by Prof Maney and a reading by Miss Robinson.
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Pres
Crooks
Alma College
A. P. Cook
Francia King
L. A. Sharp
Board of Trusters
College
Maney
Mies Robinson
New Fruit Store By Fortino Brothers Opens In Former Earl Crampton Room
The store room once used by Earl Crampton is being converted into a fruit and confectionery shop by Fortino Brothers of Pontine. They will operate as both a wholesale and retail establishment.
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Earl Crampton
Fortino Brothers
Pontine
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B. H. Pailing
Smith & Failing Shoe
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WR. C
Ellen Pardee
Sarah Taylor
Env Struble
Eha Lyon
Martha Walker
Martha Fraker
Hattie Davis
Jessie Vieit
Kate Swarthout
Ella Rowley
Gladys Gray
Marette Hawley
Calor
Della Boyd
Mary Robinson
Mary Rule
Mate Rollin
G. A. Ke
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Grand Rapids
L. Johnson
Gratiotte
State Bank
George McVichar
Agnes Me
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Frank G. Kneeland
Aaron J. Rayner
Augusta Rayner
Jen
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Chester Welch
Jefferson Gulick
John Deeter
Hannah Deeter
Devisdad
Uxsignens
Gertrude A. Lewis
Willis Johnson
Aly
Mabel Cuthing
Florence Cok Burford
Henry A. Keull
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Kroolik & Co
Lemuel Wagoner
Tielen Waggoner
Jonxe S. Peters
Abner Peters
Florence Z
Weiemin
Guardian
Hirwn A
Phillips
Nettie B. Strouse
Christian Bobzien
Richard G. Humphrey
Augusta L Rayner
Iva T. Bond
Ira T. Otto
Mary L. Otto
Claude
Bakey
Blanche Baker
Jones
Gertrude Moore
Edwin Moore
George Carter
Va. Mich
Sugar Co
Edmond Moffett
Mich
Sugar
Henry Willy
H. P. Fitzpatrick
George M. Vallance
John W. Vallance
Earl Omans
Fred Eugene Pratt
Joseph Moffett
John Stover
Clarence Wheeler
Orla J. Simmons
National Live Stock" Insurance Company
John Jacobs
John Murphy
R. B. Grubaughes
George Caruso
Gilbert B. Porter
Charles A. Sawkins
A. Sawkins
Jacob S. Clark
Dudley E. Waters
Emily C. Clark
Dudley EB
Watere
Adelbert Giles
Alice Giles
P. M. RR
Servilla BE. Myers
Midi Bonding and Surety Co
Adam A. Love
James Palek
Henry Zimmerman
James Wilson
Willian Miller
Ann Arbor R. 1
Edgar M. Wond
Wheeler Township
Jamon Mille
Dudley BE. Waters
Paul Ae King
PMR
Albert Mockridge
Charles Spencer
Ansley G. Sundorf
Frank Bayst
People
Lynus Chapman
Stanley Lasgin
Tne
Sarah DePaul Miner
David O. Theiss
Clyde Blight
Lewis Ringle
Asaiuls
the People
Eli Raycraft
Allin Worden
Bart Seely
Hurginey
Parmeter
Sylvester Hempstead
New Republic
Dreadnaught
Alma’s Fine New Business Block
Mr. Bartley
Hillsdale
Farmers’ Club
Goodrich
Pres. and
Mrs. Crooks
NEW Fruit Store
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