Ithaca Alderman Hannah Injured In Night Highway Crash
Alderman Hannah of the Fourth ward and his wife survived a Saturday night crash near Fitzgerald farm after his car struck a buggy wheel and veered into a five foot ditch. Hannah suffered a broken shoulder, while his wife aided him until help arrived. Dr. McClinton treated the injuries and the couple returned home the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah
A. P. Lane
Ithaca
Lane & Alverson
Almar
Fitzgerald Farm
Sean
Alma
Mr. Hannah
Dr. McClinton
Charlie Murphy
Forquer
Mrs. Hannah
Vacation trip leaves Saginaw for St Anne pilgrimage
Miss Sarah McNamara of the post office heads two week vacation joining sister Kate in Detroit then with Saginaw excursion to St Anne de Beaupre Quebec for first regional pilgrimage. About 150 French residents from Maginaw Bay City and nearby areas ride Pere Marquette special train with three tourist sleepers a standard sleeper and a baggage car. Fr Proud homme arranged the train and events for the trip with hopes of visiting phlines and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McNamara
Post Office Force
Miss McNamara
Detroit
Kate
Saginaw
St. Anne's
Canada
Speakice
Courier Herald
Maginaw
Bay City
St. Anne de Beaupre
Quebec
St. Anne
Ree
Proud’homme
Dominion
Missey McNamara
Death of Mrs H Woodworth in Alma
Word received from Mrs A J Hall in Charlotte reports the death of Mrs Martha J DeCoe Woodworth at 1240 PM on Tuesday. She spent much of her life in Eaton County and leaves her husband and five children. She was well known in Alma where she visited often over the past twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Hall
Charlotte
Woodworth
Martha J. DeCoe
Eaton County
Toggether
Mia Woodworth
Alma
A Serious Charge In Alma Photographer Arrested
A. F. Devereaux, a Vestaburg photographer and former Alma resident, was arrested by Montcalm County Sheriff Ward. He waived examination and faces circuit court trial with bail set at 250 dollars. Reports say he circulated a photo of a village woman dressed like Eve, sparking strong local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Devereaux
Narrow Escape At Crystal Heights Embankment Incident
Bert Shong of Middleton Elevator nearly crashed while backing a car on Crystal Heights street. His vehicle slid toward a 20 foot embankment before brakes engaged and a telephone pole helped halt the fall. Passengers and bystanders aided in rescuing the car from the edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Shong
Middleton Elevator
Crystal
Dr. O'Neil
Crystal Heights
Mr. Shong
J. B. Crawford
L. B. Sawyer
Mr. Bernard
St. Louis
Shong
Gratiot County Herald
Automobile At Auction In Nine O Clock Sale
Eb Convis sold the Dolson touring car once owned by W A Leet at auction. Bids rose to 400 dollars before ownership questions caused a bid withdrawal. The sheriff reopened the bidding, raising to 400 dollars for Harry Nelson, who then hauled the car to Neixon Bros garage and later to townman W A Bahlke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb Convis
W. A. Leet
L. E. Wilson
A. W. Brock
Hrock
Harry Nelson
Mr. Nelson
Neixon Bros
Pine Ave
Our Townaman
W. A. Bahlke
Lake Trip Planned for Miss Fraker to Mackinaw Island
Miss Lois Fraker departs Friday for Cass City and Deckerville in eastern Michigan and aims to reach Alpena by Wednesday August 1. She will be joined by Mr and Mrs Ransom Fraker to take a boat to Mackinaw Island and other northern Michigan points, returning by inland routes through Cheboygan Oden Traverse Bay resorts and home for a pleasant trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Fraker
Cass City
Deckerville
Michigan
Alpena
Ransom Fraker
Mackinaw Island
Cheboyaan
Oden
Traverse Hay
Rabies Epidemic Tightens grip on Benton Harbor
Police armed with shotguns kill dogs found without muzzles as rabies surges. Dozens of animals killed last week and several people bitten. Two young girls in critical condition after attacks. Policeman Johnston fought for life before killing the maddened animal. A dog muzzle ordinance runs June 1 to September 14. Dog warden location sought. Miss Trapp orders records sent to Conway, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Juhneon
Salmo
City Council Adopts Tree Heights and Sidewalk Plan
The adjourned council session approved trimming shade trees to permit umbrellas, with uniform height work planned later. John Greig named weed commissioner. Alma Grain & Lumber petitioned for a sidewalk on Superior street granted. curb and gutter ordinance 73 passed. Alderman Hannan resigned. mayor to fill vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palfrey
John Greig
McClinton
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Superior Street
Race
River Bridge
Hannan
Last Foot at Elwell Aged Woman Run Over By Train
Mrs. Peter Henpzelman of Grand Rapids 72 suffers crushing of her foot at Elwell Sunday night when she and daughter Mrs. Platt attempt to alight from an excursion train. Brakeman's signal and a scuffle cause the trampling. amputated above the ankle at McLaughlin's hospital. Doctors expect recovery despite age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Henpzelman
Grand Rapids
Pete Marquette
Elwell
Henpzelman
Anna Platt
Ohio
Alex, Miller
Seville
McLaughlin’s Hospital
McClinton
Gratiot County Sunday Schools Plan Annual Excursion
The Gratiot county Sunday schools announce their annual excursion to Ann Arbor Lakeland and Whitmore Lake on Wednesday August 4. The round trip to Ann Arbor costs 1.90 and adding sixty cents buys a round trip to Detroit via the electric line. The trip, organized from Alma, is advertised as a very cheap excursion and should attract many riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Ann Arbor
Lakeland
Whitmore Lake
Detroit
Alma
Ithaca Liquor Licenses Reopened After Restriction
Two Ithaca drug stores resumed liquor sales after a local enforcement move prompted nearby towns to tighten rules. The September 11 effective inn provision requires sale only by prescription in many cases. Goodwin's store has not yet obtained a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Alma
St. Lowry
Goodwin's
Great rush for lands at federal drawing in Pacific Northwest
Spokane dispatch reports that Harriet Post Helen Hamilton and Christina M. Dolin lead a June 15 land drawing in Cour d'Alene for 200000 acres across eastern Washington northern Idaho and western Montana. Up to 300000 applicants expected with large notary and clerk participation earning 25 cent fees. Judge Witten predicts 100000 registrations in Spokane 150000 in Coeur d Alene and 50000 in Missoula and Kalispell with Canada contributing citizens. Perjury penalties apply and fewer than 40 percent may claim lands. three thousand homesteads involve timber and agricultural parcels valued for grain fruit and hay crops.
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Spokane
Wash
Little Harriet Post
Helen Hamilton
Coeur d'Alepe
Idaho
Christina M. Dolin
Minmoula
Mont
James W. Witten
Cour d'Alene
Washington
Montana
Coeur d'Alene
Missoula
Kalispell
Witten
Coeur d'Aelene
Minsouli
Union
Dominion of Canada
Canada
United States
Soldiers of Fortune
Uncle Sam
North
Michigan Game Law Changes Open and Closed Seasons
Hunters should note new Michigan game law dates including open seasons for quail grouse partridge woodcock snipe plover ducks geese deer and rabbits with restrictions on dogs lights and parks. Non residents pay ten dollars to hunt game birds. Violations reported to Charles J. Pierce state game field and forestry warden Lansing Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Charles 3. Pierce
Lansing
Mich
Cement Platform Ordered for Alma Depot Improvements
A special train of Aon Arbor railroad officials visited Alma to inspect the depot and passenger facilities. General Manager G K Lowell directed immediate work to install a cement platform and cement approaches from State to Prospect streets to upgrade the station for growing patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Aon Arbor Railroad
Frankfort
G. K. Lowell
H. Fraser
Damenger
Race
Lowell
State
Prospect
Sixty Day Sentence for Dress Theft in Alma
Marie Thompson, 21, was brought from St Louis to Gratiot County jail to serve a sixty day sentence imposed by Justice Newell Smith for stealing a dress. She claimed an exchange with the other girl and intended to return it. Arrested at Alma by Deputy Marshal Robert Smith, she was locked up at St Louis officers’ request, with Alma’s lockup praised by the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Thompson
St. Louisa
Newell Smith
Marie Saya
Alma
Saya
Gratiot
Robert Smith
St Louis
Mr. Smith
St. Louis
Alova
St. Louin
Lansing Near Rage Riot After Negro Demonstration
A tense race incident in Lansing nearly escalated when a threatening display appeared in front of J W Tracy’s restaurant. Police intervened, removing the sign after crowd tensions subsided. Tracy, once a resident of Alimk, has a noted past in local rentwormat circles. The piece also notes a Methodist Sunday school planning a Fox Grove gathering on Friday.
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Lansing
J. W Tracy
Tracy
Siim
God Tracy
Mc Tracy
Alimk
Charel Blonk
Methodist Sunday School
St Louis
Fox Grove
Death of Mrs Charles Turner in Buffalo New York
Mrs Stella Carpenter Turner died at her home in Buffalo New York on Friday night after a seven month illness from stomach cancer. She was born February 2 in Ithaca and lived in the village until her marriage to Charles Turner. She taught school and worked on the journal force before marriage. She leaves her husband two brothers Lafayette Carpenter of Missouri and Wilbur Carpenter of Ithaca, and her parents Mr and Mrs John Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Turner
Buffalo
Stella Carpenter
Theca
Alwa Wa
Thin Village
Mr. Turner
John Carpenter
Ithaca
Journal Force
Lafayette Carpenter
Missouri
Wilbur Carpenter
Ithecs
Gratiot County
Forest Hill hustler boosts sales across region
A Pine River Hustler featuring M. L. Perrigo, Forest Hill implement dealer, celebrates a year of successful ads in The Record. His business has grown steadily, expanding into new territory with spring sales including thirty seven buggies, eight side delivery rakes, six hay loaders, six mowers, seven hinders, fencing, engines, and other tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Perrigo
Forest Hill
Perrigo
City Franchises Questioned Over Chippewa River Power Co.
Reading of the proposed franchise to the Chippewa River Power Co. prior to the August 10 vote raises concerns. The plan promises to deliver electric current within three years with no penalties beyond forfeiture, and critics urge stronger guarantees and indemnity. The issue frames a broader worry that cities may be handing out valuable rights without solid commitments or protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Chippewa River Power Co
The
Power Co
Tne
Alma
Ives Rainbow Bunetite
Statch
Lancashire Family Seeks Sea Breeze Season at Manchester
At Manchester Massachusetts J A Lancashire spent Friday and Saturday in Alma. The Dr and Mrs Lancashire rented a cottage at Manchester by the sea for the season and with family will enjoy the sea breezes during the season returning to Alma in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lancashire
Alma
Han Wwaned
Manchester
Ann Arbor Introduces All Steel Passenger Train
The Ann Arbor railroad unveiled an all steel passenger train costing about 100000 with a 20000 dollar observation cafe parlor car. The train features steel interiors, electric lighting, air cooling, vestibule coaches, six wheel trucks, and a 88 seat capacity per coach. The maiden run is Toledo to Alma and Cadillac with schedules given for evening and morning departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Schnectady
American Locomotive Co
Amaker
Firstlclana
Ohio
Michigan
Toledo
Alma
Cadillac
Fatal Lightning Strike Hits Bethany Township Farm
During yesterday's storm Hon Francis aged 24 of Bethany township was struck on the north porch of David Smith farm and killed instantly. The bolt tore through the house splitting plaster and loosened woodwork while Mr Smith, six feet away, was unharmed. Francis was a member of Fox Grove Cleaners. funeral set for tomorrow at 10 40 from Peter Shuck's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Bethany Township
David Smith
Mr. Smith
Mr. Francis
Sr. Smith
Francie
Fox Grove Cleaners
Peter Shuck
Frank Bennett Opens Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor
Frank Bennett opened his bakery and ice cream parlor to the public last Saturday morning. The shop is described as neat and inviting, with the public encouraged to call and inspect the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bennett
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Wile
H. Woodworth
Ormer Alma
Montcalm County
Ball
Over the
Edge
Mert Shong
Trapp
Conway, Mich
Grand Rapids Falls
Trey
Mr. L Perrigo
Forest Mil
Manchester, Mass
Tandsome Tran
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