Walter Viet Leads Fargo Studebaker Branch touted in tribute
The Fargo Forum notes Walter C. Vliet as manager of the Fargo Studebaker branch. Born in Michigan, he rose from Buick salesman to Studebaker executive, previously shaping sales in Washington DC and Chicago. The piece cites his promotion, sales success, and expectation to distribute over $500,000 of Studebaker cars in his territory this season. Also referenced are railroad accidents on Pere Marquette lines with minor injuries and marriage license counts in Gratiot county reflecting leap year effects, including 269 licenses in 1910-11 and 287 in the following year, plus a 1909-10 peak of 304.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo Forum
Reeview
Walter C. Vliet
Fargo
Studebaker Corporation
Gratiot
Republican fall convention set for Detroit in September
The Republican state central committee in session at Detroit fixed the fall convention for September 24 in Detroit and county conventions for September 10 to elect delegates. Delegates are apportioned at one per 150 votes for secretary of state in 1910, totaling 1,467. The convention will nominate a full state ticket except governor and lieutenant governor and adopt the party platform. Mr Wol, Smith and the Wood family returned home after visiting Rev and Mrs C Lo Wood in Pontiac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Detroit
Republican Party
Probate notes list estate actions and appointees
Probate notes recount petitions for license to sell real estate and wills hearings. Administrators and guardians are named for multiple estates including Johnson, Wiseran, Wells, McKnight, Witham, Roof, Rogers, Longliz, Wright, Hubbs, Daniels, and Munn. Dates and outcomes show hearings and approvals for probate, guardianship, and executorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph ¢ Johson
Charles H. Reynolds
Jacob G. Wiseran
Charles M. Wiseman
Herbert Wells
Philip W. Creager
Alma
Mary McKnight
John Keiser
St. Johns
Susan Witham
Nathan Roof
Dewitt
Tiffany
Cot
Tate
John Rogers
Coral A. Rogers
Helen Longliz
Burt Baegle
Eureka
Michigan
A. W. Wright
William T. Knowlton
Charles H. Davis
Saginaw
J. A. Sharp
Emma Hubbs
John T. Swight
Allen Daniels
Samuel Daniels
Myron J. Munn
Cheap Sunday Excursion to Toledo by Ann Arbor RR
On Sunday July 28 the Ann Arbor Railroad will run a low round trip fare excursion to Toledo with six hours in the city. Special train leaves Alma at 6:42 am. Fare for round trip is $1.50. The Misses Stitt and Trapp left Tuesday for Conway for the summer, accompanied by Miss Trapp's mother. Freddie Meyers earned another win for Boyne City against Traverse City, entering in the fifth with a behind, holding Traverse to four first-base appearances as his teammates rallied for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ann Arbor Railroad
Alma
Stitt
Trapp
Conway
Miss Trapp
Freddie Meyers
Boyne City
Traverse City
Traverse
K. J. Braker
Miss Lois
Foster
Altoa
New York
Cleveland
Buffalo
Rochester
Evc
Mr. Fra~ker
Redman Seeks Second Term for County Drain Commissioner
E A Redman announces candidacy for a second term as county drain commissioner subject to Republican primary voters. August 27. He requests support and votes from Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Redman
Sunday Excursion to Crystal Lake and Frankfort
Ann Arbor railroad offers a Sunday excursion to Cadillac Crystal Lake and Frankfort on July 21. Special train departs Alma at 6:08 a.m. Round trip fare is 1.25 dollars.
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Crystal Lake
Frankfort
Mich
Ann Arbor
Cadillac
Alma
Huckleberries for sale and visitors in Toledo
An advertisement offers direct sale of huckleberries cheap and first to go, with instructions to mention the paper. The note also reports Mrs. C. W. Brown and son Stanton of Toledo visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. Arelie Brown last week in Lake City Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doremus
Lake City
Mich
C. W. Brown
Son Stanton
Toledo
G. Arelie Brown
Sheriff Candidate Declares Candidacy
A local resident announces candidacy for the office of sheriff, signaling intent to run in upcoming electoral cycle. The announcement outlines dedication to public safety and community service, with emphasis on enforcing law and serving residents.
Post Memorial Walls Gift For Alma Cemetery Vault
Mrs. Fliza Post donated two thousand dollars to the City of Alma for a Riverside Cemetery vault. Plans require Mrs. Post approval and provide two reserved patient receptacles with a deed. Vault on lot 806 will be 20 by 30 feet with chapel above. Bids to be advertised. work to begin after building contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fliza Post
Alma
Buiilding
Meyers Waking 0d Gives Boyne City Spring Start
Freddie Myers debuted in a Boyne City uniform in the Michigan States league pitching against Manistee THATO. He struggled early but settled to prevent runs after two innings and had drawn praise during a recent stint in Grand Rapids and Charlotte. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Dreanne Mack of Alma, widow of Oreanne Mack, with details of her life, family, and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Myers
Boyne City
Myers
Manistee Thato
Freddie
Grand Rapids
Mathews Announces Candidacy for Gratiot Probate Judge
John T. Mathews announces his candidacy for the Democratic ticket in the Gratiot County primary election for the office of Judge of Probate. The statement dated July 15, 1912 thanks citizens for consideration and votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe County
Gratiot County
John T. Mathews
Gratiot
Two Misfortunes In One Day In Forest Hill
The Creech family endured two accidents in one day as Warren Creech a Union lineman in Alma suffered a skull fracture from a live wire shock while repairing a pole and TW Creech formerly of this place now in Ann Arbor recovering from a dislocated shoulder after a hay rope incident Both are reported recovering well. The Caple family gathered at Stevensons Lake with relatives from Alma Toledo and Canandaigua N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creech
Forest Hill
Warren
Alma
Ann Arbor
Shepherd Republican
School Meeting In Seville District No 5
The annu school meeting of District No 5 Seville was held at Riverdale school Tuesday evening. Trustees reappointed S. D. Parks and Jack Moble. L. A. Carmer to succeed A. J. Williams. Board now includes Parks Moble Carmer Ee Going and Earl Houck. Secretary reports the school in good financial condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville
Riverdale
S. D. Parks
Jack Moble
L. A. Carmer
A. J. Williams
J. A. Carmer
Ee Going
Earl Houck
County Clerk Candidate Seeks GOP Nomination
A candidate appeals to Republican voters and friends after receiving endorsements from the Circuit Judge and Graziers County Bar. He seeks the County Clerk post at the August primaries and promises faithfulness to the trust if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grazier
Wesley H Parr Seeks Gratiot County Sheriff Nomination
Wesley H Parr announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Gratiot County Sheriff Michigan. He asks Republican voters to support him at the August primaries and signs off with appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Michigan
Wesley H. Parr
Gratiot County Treasurer Primary Vote Requested
A brief notice urging Republican voters to approve the August 27 primary for the office of Gratiot County Treasurer. It emphasizes the term of office and requests support and a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Announcement of Candidacy for State Representative
A notice announcing candidacy for State Representative subject to Republican voters approval at the primary set for August 27, 1912. The declaration signals intent to campaign contingent on primary results and party backing.
Francis King Announces Support for Good Roads and Clean Progressive Politics
Francis King advocates for superior road systems and reform minded governance, urging broad support for his political platform and the nomination of all State candidates aligned with these aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis King
City to Erect Fountain at Court House Corner
Civic Improvement League plans a drinking fountain on the corner by city hall after council granted permission at a special session last week. The well opposite will be piped across this week and more fountains are planned with specifications due soon. Dros Bruske and wife depart for a Pacific coast trip visiting Portland Oregon and Yellowstone Park en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement League
League
Dros
Pb Bruske
Pacific Coast
Portland
Oregon
Sunday Labor Debate Stirring Alma Citizens
Alma is abuzz over whether Sunday labor is justifiable. A public debate next Friday at the Methodist church will feature Js. Smith and H. A. Holmes arguing for, P. W. Creaser and Rev. William Jerome for the negative, with judges Judge Kelly Searle Ithaca, J. A. Sharp, and H. Moore. Citizens are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Js. Smith
H. A. Holmes
P. W. Creaser
William Jerome
Kelly S. Searle
Ithaca
J. A. Sharp
H. &. Moore
Alma
Happenings and notices from Riverdale and area
Miss Juno Shepherd travels to New York for two weeks as guest of Miss Bessie Schwartz and will return home to Alma. Prof George Randalls visited recently, then fled to St Louis for business before rejoining family. Lost and found notice for performers at Riverdale M E church. Clyde Weaver fills Hub Cafe role during Harvey Hubbard’s absence, Hubbard visiting his father on his eightieth birthday. Lapeer visitors Roy Cobel family return home from Pine avenue. Torbert Montague heads to Traverse City then Silver Lake cottage. Judge J tee Potts of Ithaca campaigns for Probate Judge on Republican ticket. Riverdale M E Church fourth quarterly conference set for July 18 at 10 am with Supt W P French in chair.
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Clyde Weaver
Hub
Harvey Hubbard
Mr. Hubbard
Happer
Roy Cobel
Lapeer
O. W. Swisher
Pine Avenue
Torbert Montague
Traverse City
Silver Lake
J Tee Potts
Ithaca
Riverdale
M. E
W. P. French
Davis Field
Alma
Amsbury
Messinger
Lincoln and
West Center Streets
Center
Lincoln Avenue
F. B. West
Saginaw
Midland
Otsego Lake
M. H. de Foe
Bowden Mayer
Charlotte
Bert Crawford
J. B. Bradley
Eaton Rapids
Atmos Musselman
C. E. Benedict
Tlastings
Mildred Matoon
Hastings
Miss Matoon
Simon Messinger
James Kline
Europe
Masonic Home Notes Highlight Local Residents
F A Maynard of Capital Ledge Lansing, an inmate at the Michigan Masonic Home for several months, will seek employment in Lansing. Home figure Line Lawton will visit Grand Rapids and Prosper. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Montagne plan a summer vacation. Montaire owns an iskind and a cet tade near Praverse City, with residence on the evot island. McArthur hosts Traverse City friends.
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Masonic
F. A. Maynard
Capital Ledge
Lansing
Michian
Line Lawton
Grand Rapids
Herbert Montagne
Montairue
Bay
Praverse City
Evot
McArthur
Traverse City
Loyal Happenings and Local Happenings Summary
Loyal community notes record a multi family overland trip to Ontario via Toledo and Cleveland, with plans to reach the coast, plus a heat affected Pennsylvan ia Ohio trip report. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Schick back from the east and Amsbury purchasing Messinger lots for new homes.
Candidate for Gratiot County Register of Deeds
A formal candidacy announcement for the office of Register of Deeds in Gratiot County Michigan is submitted for consideration and awaits electoral approval. The notice signals intent to pursue the publicly elected post under county procedures.
New Jersey and the presidents milestone tale
A study of presidential history lists New Jersey among states with one or more presidents and vice presidents. It compares Virginia New York Ohio and others, noting terms elected and re election patterns, plus a diphtheria outbreak in Alma Michigan affecting Swan Olson family with one death and several ill, tracing unclear source.
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Wooodrow Wilson
New Jerery
Winfield Snow
Franklin Pierce
George B. McClellan
Newberar
Timealy
Garret A. Trobart
King Mie
McKinley
New Jersey
Theodore Vielinghuysen
William Lt. Dayton
Joel Parker
Virginia
New York
Ohio
Republic
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Tyler
Va Buren
Fillmore
Arthur
Cleveland
Roosevelt
William Helfarricon
Hayes
Garfield
Taft
Tennessee
Jackson
Polk and Johnson
Massachusetts
John Adams
John Quincy
Adams
Illinois
Lincoln
Grant
Teia
Taylor
New Hampshire
Pierce
Pennsylvania
Buchanan
Indiana
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Kentucky
South Carolina
Alabama
Maine
Ilinois
Brown to Visit Grand Rapids and Chicago Furniture Shows
G Archie Brown of Wright and Brown leaves Wednesday for Grand Rapids and Chicago to purchase for the new store. He plans to buy Christmas pictures and frames and to order fall rugs and carpets, expecting to be away about a week. The Men's Bible class at the M E church will be taught by George Susdorf on July 21, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Archie Brown
Wright & Brown
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Mr. Brown
M. E Church
George Susdorf
Juy
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North Mest
Walter Vilet
E. M. F. Automobiles
Pere Marquette
Cedar Lake
Elwell
Lowell
John Rush
Manistee
Dreanne Mack
St. Louis
Oreanne Mack
Oley
Breckenridge
Mack
Ladies of the Maccabees
William Mack
Eva Royce
Reva Mack
Dorothy
William Gillis
William
Joseph
Lou
Ernest
George
First Methodist Church
J. W. Priest
Riverside Cemetery
Stoddard
Becker
Cushing
Benedict
Burr
Giles
Wim. FL. Caple
Stevenson's Lake
Walter Caple
J. S. Caple
A. J. Hall
A. B. Caple
Chas, Caple
Canandaigua
N. Y
Clare Courier
Daining Funtans
The
Juno Shepherd
New York City
Bessie Schwartz
Shepherd
Schwartz
George Randalls
Joby Schick
Mildred
J. Frank Jackson
Bass Lake
St. Johns Episcopal Church
G. W. Brown
Philadelphia
Edward Well
Bird J
Tucker
Ress Lad
Swan Olson
Mr. Olson
Olsons
Summerville
Olson
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