Pattengill Reunion Brings Gratiot County Guests Together
In Emerson Township on Friday June 26 the Pattengill reunion gathered at Jotham Allen’s Emertsia home. One hundred ten guests dined on a supper and enjoyed ice cream, songs, and stories after the meal. The 190 reunion was praised as one of the most enjoyable, thanks largely to Mr and Mrs Jotham Allen and hosts Mr and Mrs Albert Vance.
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Pattengill
Gratiot
Jotham Allen
Emertsia
Down To
Thore
Albert Vance
Eagon-Smith Nuptials in Alma and Athata
Miss Lelie Eagon of Alma and Mr KG Smith of Athata Michigan were married by Rev Waldron of Ithins last week. Eagon taught at St Looks and practiced law at Eide. The ceremony occurred after a wedding trip. friends and family attended and celebrated the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia O'Elock
Waldron
Ithins
Lelie Eagon
Alma
KG. Smith
Athata
Mich
Eagon
Smith
St Looks
Eide
Fraker and Allen Lot Sale at Sheppeid Suttupiny Auction
The auction of town lots in Sheppeid is reported with attendance and sale details. Bidders and locals, including Prater and Aline, are noted, with 114 lots offered and 42 sold pre-emptions. The event is framed as a positive market indicator for Stonehed.
Charlotte M Smith Dies After Long Illness
Charlotte M Smith, born March 1 1890 in Coldwater, died Sunday at 6 15 pm in Alma after a battle with consumption. She was active in the Methodist church and Epworth League, with family mourning her loss beside Riverside cemetery where her sister Mabel rests. Her parents FL and Smith, a brother and sister survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL W Smith
Charlotte
Miss Smith
Coldwater
Alma
Beath
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Fonwisi
Met
Seegmillers and Stuckey Opening New Grocery Store
A garbled early 20th century notice indicates Seegmillers and Stuckey plan a new grocery operation in Leo Mervan dle Co area. Details about duty, storeroom vacating, and management suggest a local business launch with references to local residents and prices, but the text is severely corrupted.
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Leo Mervan
Dle Co
Induung
Tony
Comaner
Seuchew
Gipatio
County Bay
New Havety Sowephit
Ely Brewbaker Gets A Job Base Ball Game
Detroit Trust company aided by Altai Sanitariai company sponsored a charity exhibition in which Breexunelding faced Wim Hall. The event drew a large crowd with interest from locals as Detroit Trust received a receiver designation amid unclear lines of play. The final score reportedly favored the Breexunelding team two to one with players including Ei Bgl and Jotmon contributing to the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boo
Breckinridge
Tim Tall
Detroit Trust Company
Altai Sanitariai Company
Ehanwurs
Thy
Jodeen Seart
Benntaker
Fiat
Breexunelding
Wim Hall
Dart
Brochenriday
Titer Ei Bgl
Jotmon
Lomehaw
Binetiorjone
Vinek
Plints
bin Hall
Pila Mion
Dale
Untitled historical note on notable figures and places
A fragmentary OCR passage mentions Woodrerth Avenue and Adgoitala Cnerhs Avengers God, with garbled phrases about a local event or group. It references names and places in a damaged, unreadable style, suggesting a brief community record or notice lost to faulty text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wali Ideran
Obscure obituary fragment notes sudden heart failure
A cryptic OCR fragment reports the death of a local treasurer named Lietwnet due to heart failure. The text hints he held the position of jury commissioner and references months, places, and official roles, but many names are garbled and details remain unclear.
Death of Frank Fitzgerald in Pine River township
Frank Fitzgerald died June 21 at his father’s home in Pine River township after two years battling tuberculosis. Born December 28, 1881 in Alma, he was with his parents and friends in his final days. Funeral Mass was held at St. Patrick’s church with Rev. Father Mulvey officiating. pallbearers included John Carroll James Duffy Tone Florian Fred Vandermark Frank Desmond and Pat Murray.
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Frank Fitzgerald
Alma
Pine Hiver Township
Jane
Sarah Glavin Fiteesrald
Frink
Wister
Mildred
St. Patrick's Church
Father Mulvey
John Carroll
James Duffy
Tone Florian
Fred Vandermark
Frank Desmond
Pat Murray
Frank
Miller Bros The tirocers Ad Lets Dollar Worth At Their Store
An OCR fragment advertises Miller Bros The tirocers inviting readers to learn what a dollar will buy at their store. The ad promises value and profit from shopping there, urging familiarity with their page five showcase.
Resignation of the Pastor at Alma Baptist Church
The pastor of Alma Baptist Church resigns after nearly three years, triggering mourning with his family in York City. He had previously raised questions about church doctrine and led the church through a period of ethical and biblical interpretation, proclaimed as the most influential preacher in Alma's Baptist pulpit history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivy
Eoters Kider
Chin
Alam Mien
Sioes
Jane
Alma
York City
Lincey
Elks Lodge Founded at Mount Pleasant with 42 Founders
A new Elks Lodge was instituted at Mount Pleasant with 42 charter members. About one hundred Elks from Saginaw Grand Rapids and other points attended. Officers elected include Exalted Ruler Josiah Harper and leading Knight CA Kelloxg, royal Knight Ivan Wallington, lecturing Knight HG Miller, Secretary Jobn Swan, Treasurer E J Dittlonn, Trustee S E Defoe, and trustees H A Foster H E Chatterdor L N Marsh.
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Mount Pleasant
Elka
Mt. Pleasant
Saginaw
Josiah Harper
Calumet
Kelloxg
Ivan Wallington
HG. Miller
Jobn Swan
E J. Dittlonn
Tvier
S E. Defoe
H. A. Foster
H. E. Chatterdor
L. N. Marsh
Popular Alma Teacher Awarded by District Patrons
Miss Dessa Callahan, a beloved Alma teacher in Newark township, received a surprise compliment from district patrons and pupils. A reception at the home of Mr and Mrs M. Kk Lovely followed, featuring a grand dinner and a painted water set presented in gratitude for her faithful school service over the past year.
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Dessa Callahan
District New
Newark Township
M. Kk
Lovely
Ill-Formatted Snippet Hides Possible Local News
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a local newspaper item with scattered names and events. Readable bits hint at obituaries, levee or public works mentions, and possible community notes but specifics are unclear.
L M Sweet Feed Barn Sold in Pine River Transfer
L M Sweet sold his East Superior street feed barn and 120 acres known as the Doan farm to Epps Pardee of Pine River township for more than 12000. Sweet moved to Alma in February and will remain in Alma with hired help, as Pardee takes over all stock tools and crofts.
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L. M. Sweet
Epps Pardee
Pine River Township
East Superior Street
Sweet
Alma
Sweat
Forest Hill
Mr. Sweet
Someirviston
Pardes
Local official terms and duties clarified in state office
A terse notice outlines duties and term details for state officials. It specifies appointment length and term conditions, highlighting responsibilities within the office and the expected conduct during service. The language emphasizes orderly tenure and adherence to office rules.
Wednesday Morning Wedding at St Marys Church
Intimate ceremony held Wednesday morning at six o'clock in St Marys Church uniting Mr Frank Jeffrey and Miss Viola Bost in marriage. Mr Jeffrey serves in the Enteloy of the Skirt Oo and the couple will reside in Alma. Friends extend congratulations to the newlyweds.
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Malvey
St. Mary's Church
Frank Jeffrey
Viola Bost
Jeffrey
Alma
Mr. Jeffrey
Mushroom Poisoning Case Reaches Safe Recovery
Case of mushroom poisoning in Antrim county where Charles Harlock and family were poisoned Wednesday evening after eating garden mushrooms. A physician aided their recovery and mushrooms will be removed from the Harlock household. Elk Rapids postmaster Hon. A K Dougherty marked his golden wedding anniversary Monday, with many state friends offering congratulations.
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Charles Harlock
Mr. Harlock
A. K. Dougherty
Elk Rapides
Eleventh
Alma Tigers Rise as Local Baseball Pride
Alma records show the Alma Tigers a fast young nine coached by Slater with Cowdry on the mound Weaver catching and Luts backing, forming a quick alert battery. The team claims strong fielding, sharp defense, and a winning edge that has citizens proud of their home nine.
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Alma
Tigers
Slater
O. 5
Cowdry
Weaver
Lovins
St. Louuis
Anarhe
Oleany
Owen Bust
Taetur
New Bank Headquarters Unveiled in City
The formal opening of the Tauke Bank’s new headquarters is planned for Saturday this week. Officers will reveal the natronr throwel display and the final tanking room interior designed by Architect J M Wood, offering two differing views to readers.
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First National Bank of
Ithaca
Publc
Vic
Walldieg
Ifadt
Ceder
Jnlirm
Alma Defeated In Eleven Inning Elm Hall Tilt
Alma's newly formed baseball team traveled to Elm Hall yesterday and lost 7 to 4 after eleven innings. Elm Hall's battery consisted of Davidson Johnson and Lavoy while Alma was powered by McCauley and Anderson. Breckenridge faces Alma at Davin Field next week as manager Danham promises fast pitching.
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Alma
Elm Hall
Messrs
Davidson
Johnson
Lavoy
Alma Battery
McCauley
Anderson
Breckenridge
Davinfield
Danham
SART FOR HOME Sails From Bremen This Week
Velma and Mary Sharp will depart Bremen aboard the Fredrick Der Grows of the North German Lloyd line for Hoboken to meet their brother Mr. Vester Sharp in the city. The sisters plan to teach Alma around mid July.
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Mises Velma
Mary Sharp
Bremen
Fredrick der Grows
Lloyd Line
Hoboken
Vester Sharp
Alma
Muzzle Your Dogs Under Summer Ordinance Enforced
Ordinance No. 57 requires dog owners to muzzle dogs from June 15 to September 16. The dog ward en will charge all muzzled dogs. Enforcement will be carried out by E. P. Engleman, Dog Warden.
Pressley Superintendent Visit Highlights County Poor Farm
Last Wednesday a delegation led by J. T. Swigart visited Alma in Buick No. 10 to confer with Gratiot County Poor Farm officials. At the county home 38 inmates were cared for, with 23 men and 11 women, including Ira Nichols who has been a county charge for 87 years. the manager and staff were praised for humane, courteous treatment.
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Connery
John T. Swixart
Messes
J.T. Swigart
Ely Browbaker
Ray Swivert
Alma
Mr. Swgart
Ithees
Mr. Swigart
Wata
Obater
Clewner
Traitot
Arruild
J Melni
Alan Tanel
Tellao
Mes Pressley
Dianer
Ira Nichols
Presley
Gratiot County
Bond Vote in Shepherd for Electric Light and Water Plant
In Shepherd last Monday the bond issue of 7000 dollars for finishing the electric light and water plant carried. Water Works 160 Yeas 28 Nays Electric Light 186 Yeas 82 Nays Total 189 ballots cast, two excluded.
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Shepherd
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Fraker and Allen Lot Sale
Stonherd
Charlotte M. Smith
Seegmiller Bros. & Stuckey
Alan
The
Alma Tigers
Dean Cowdrey
Roy Richards
Clyde Weaver
Edy Mahr
Alfonzo Lute
Dele Brace
Floyd Oswel
Rex Button
Paul Clark
Rodney Burgess
Reginald Moulinton
Ely Brewbaker
Nathanan Ih
Dhuennt
Bine Holla
Lietwnet
Miller Bros. the
Tirocers
W Il
Tong
Leony
Fila
Aiwa
Gairiatis Atpera House
Chet
Chait Schol
Vice i Itentinas
Eneraier Seboal
MU Pleasnt
Pardee
Pine River
L. M. Sweet Feed Barn
ST. Hidaw
Ignar
Tovenbiends A. mL
Bly
Viola Best
Pate St. Lertiy
Alem
Uihaew
Flees
Aleis
Disper
Alon
E. P. Engleman
F. Pressley
Shepherd Will Bond
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