City hosts massive Fourth of July celebration
A 20 000 strong crowd filled the streets for one of the county’s largest Independence Day events. Despite heat and dusty streets, crowds enjoyed concerts, vaudeville acts, horse racing, aero fights, and a grand pyrotechnic finale orchestrated by Master of Ceremonies Maynard Pringle. Traffic controls and increased police kept accidents down as the city showcased a robust, orderly celebration.
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Sol
Superior Street
Gratiot Avenue
Hastings Street
Maynard Pringle
Detroit Salvation Aving
Merril, Shepherd and
St Louis Bande
Cadillac Produce Co Names Sigler Secretary and Manager
L. D. Sigler is elected secretary and manager of the Cadillac Produce Company which has authorized stock of 850,000 all fully paid in and will commence operations September. The firm plans to bid for the produce business in Central and Northern Michigan and has installed modern equipment making its plant among the best in the northern state.
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Cadillac Produce Company
Michigan
Sigler
Roosevelt helps Hughes campaign energize Republicans
Supporters of Colonel Roosevelt express satisfaction at his decision to assist Hughes in the presidential race. They say the Republican party is returning to strength and that Roosevelt's involvement boosts chances of victory, though some admit his influence unsettles others.
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Colonel Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Hughes
Directors First State Bank Declares 8 Percent Semiannual Dividend
The Board of Directors approved a semiannual 8 percent dividend for stockholders as First State Bank reports record business. For the half year ending July 1, 1916 resources rose by 168,968.50 over 1915, with loans up 102,607. Deposits, interest on deposits and net earnings also increased by 169,750.00, 2,175.82, and 221.74 respectively.
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First State Bank
Guarantors Meet Over Fourth Summer Chautauqua
Mrs Ogle representing the Redpath Chautauqua Bureau described the full program at City Hall. She noted the bureau sent Mrs Oxle to the southern states to study the season begun in April. Harrison, bureau manager, praised the lineup slated for the first week in August as the most complete chautauqua program yet.
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Ogle
Redpath
Oxle
Harrison
Republican funds sought for state HQ opening July 1
Michigan Republicans face financial issues left by past administrations as they plan a July 1 opening for the new state central committee headquarters in Detroit. John C. Mangum of Marquette, chairman, says strong organization and fundraising are essential while praising President Hughes. Meanwhile the Northern Michigan United Brethren conference closes after a ten day evangelistic gathering at Sores Grove with Rev. Lash and Rev. Ure leading services and Mrs. Thompson directing youth meetings.
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Republican State Central Committee
Detroit
John C. Mangum
Marquette
Mangum
Michigan
Hughes
Me Mangem
Northern Michigan
United Brothern Church
Ok, Lash
Lake Odessa
C. M. ©Ure
Hilledale
Mra
Lillian Thompson
Leslie Ome
A. B. Bowman
J. Potter
Sores Grove
Carson
Kaiser Hopeful Of Results In Front Line Russian Drive
Report from wartime dispatches describes a 250 mile eastern advance into Galicia. Austrian forces retreat near Kolames and southward as Russian troops push toward Lemberg and the Carpathian passes. Allied fronts show heavy bombardment and stubborn defense, with British raids and French artillery fire. Italian actions in Trentino and around San Martino reflect ongoing offensives and counterattacks amid harsh weather and gas warfare.
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Glacia
Kolames
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Kuty
Carpathian Passes
Lemberg
Galacia
Hil 204
Verdun
Avencourt Woods
France
Belgium
London
Trentino
San Martino
Germany
Campe ‘Ana
Vaudeville Added At Vautheatre By Weese
E H Weese manager of the Vaudeville theater announced that starting Thursday July with he will add a vaudeville feature to the program. Vaudeville will run three nights a week Thursday Friday and Saturday for the rest of the season with high class dancing and singing acts.
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E. H. Weese
Vaudette Theatre
Chummy Johnson the Gunner of Elk Rapids Remembers Fate
An elderly man in Fourth of July attire recalls his years as Elk Rapids gunner who fired the town cannon. After refusing a return to service, a fatal explosion in 1888 left him maimed and later living at the Michigan Musical Home, yet he remains among the happiest men alive as he shares the tale.
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Bib
Tucker
Chummy” Johnson
Elk Rapids
Michigan
Chummy
Elk ‘Rapids
Johnson
Chumimy
Eth Rapids
Mexico and US Seek Peace Through Possible Mediation
The United States signals openness to negotiation with Carranza’s government to ease frontier tensions. Carranza notes willingness to accept mediation or direct talks, cites prisoner releases and cantonment plans as steps toward a pacific solution, and urges joint efforts to prevent new incidents while safeguarding sovereignty.
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United States
Carranza
State Department
Lve
Carranea Nove
Lansing
Pacific
Ciudad Juarez
el Pawo
Mexico
Civic League Sets Plans At Friday Meeting
The Civic Improvement league held its monthly session at the First State Bank with Mrs. Ogle representing Redpath chautauquas presenting the program. Interest and enthusiasm appeared strong as the group discussed chautauqua plans and upcoming ticket sales supervised by the league.
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Civic Improvement League
First State Bank
Ogle
Redpath Chautauquas
KR. A. Wilcox
Civic League
Gratiot County Officials Seen Returning Incumbents
Gratiot County voters favor current county officers for re election in August with no anticipated opposition in primaries. Walter Mallory and Harry Rose enter state representative race while J Lee Potts and B L Casey seek further terms as probate judge and county clerk. Gaylord Nelson Jr Sheriff Newel Bradford for sheriff and J Tucker for register of deeds receive broad support. Ora Smith prosecutes and earns mixed praise for diligence in legal matters.
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Gratiot County
Walter C. Mallory
Elwell
Harry Rose
Ashley
Mallory
Mr. Rose
J. Lee Potts
Potts
B. L. Casey
Emerson Township
Case
Gaylord Nelson
Board of Supervisors
Gaylord Nelson, Jr
Nelson
Newel M. Bradford
Inez
Bradford
Bint J. Tucker
Smith
Dog Kills 22 Sheep on Farm Field
A stray dog attacked Frank Shaffer's flock in the pasture, killing 22 sheep and wounding many more likely to die. Shaffer and helpers tried to drive off the animal but did not enter the field. The dog was shot later the same day.
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Frank Shaffer
Gratifying crop reports from farming districts
Unseasonably cold weather gave way to surprisingly positive farming signals across the county. Wheat and corn show strong stand, hay crops look immense, timothy and clover await a dry period to reach maturity, with towns in the southern half noting favorable progress after earlier fears.
Former resident Mrs Sarah Maresh dies in Grand Rapids
Mrs Sarah Maresh died at her home in Grand Rapids Michigan Priday of heart disease She was the wife of Rev Theodore Marsh a former widely known Presbyterian pastor For many years Rev and Mrs Marsh made the city their home.
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Sarah Maresh
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Priday
Marsh
Theodore Marsh
Thin City
Band Gave Satisfaction At Fourth Of July Celebration
The Salvation Army band of 40 from Detroit's Citadel corps performed patriotic selections at the Fourth of July celebration. Members sacrificed to attend, many giving up daily wages to travel to the city. Band Master Adjutant Kevler and Manager Adjutant James Conlin led the effort, with citizens thanking Wheetuvind for the drive and support.
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Salvation Army
Mom
Tare
Citadel Corps
Detroit
Dolly Autarieg
Sorie
Kevler
James Conlin
Contin
Wheetuvind
Card of Thanks for Death of Husband and Father Metcalf
We thank friends and neighbors for the kindnesses during the sickness and death of our husband and father Mrs Metcalf and Children express gratitude for support shown during this sorrowing time
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Mre
Huth Metcalf
Corrected Statement By A Sustort In Defense Of Self And Friends
A corrected statement from A Sustort defends actions and denies being a felon or instigator in moving to Michigan. He clarifies marital separation, asserts his wife left him, and disputes accusations about negotiating settlements. He notes neighborly visits and disputes over witness testimony, expressing a wish to drop the matter.
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Mr. Boyd
Ilinois
Michigan
Surdorf
Anne
Bieres
Announcement of De Wing's vacation and new Rockwell office
De Wing is on vacation and will return around Aimedet 40 to take a new office in the Rockwell block. The notice notes the move and location details for staff.
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de. Wing
Rockwell
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