Republicans Split: Win First, Lose Second in Series
Republicans secure a 1-1 split in a two game set after an uneven ten point win in the opener followed by a tighter defeat in the second game, per aggregation tallies.
26 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
1
Republicans secure a 1-1 split in a two game set after an uneven ten point win in the opener followed by a tighter defeat in the second game, per aggregation tallies.
The Republics and Cowpers of Detroit split weekend baseball, with Saturday’s 11 to 7 win for the Truckmakers and Sunday’s 3 to 2 finish after an eighth inning rally. Olmstead started the Alma game Saturday but had limited control, while Blackhall shined for the Republics as errors marred both sides.
Solomon Miller aged Thyomry wed Harriet Parker aged D8 in a sparsely attended ceremony in the office of Justice of the Peace William H. Rogers. The couple, watched by a small group including J M Miller and Goldie Havenn, faced an open window as the knot was tied. Mr and Mrs Miller plan to reside on the gevon's fort in Seville township.
Five Alma residents were injured Saturday evening north of Shepherd when their car left the road and rolled in a ditch. Keith Pratt suffered a broken arm and dislocated shoulder, Arthur Dumas a broken arm, Grunnie Smith severe cuts and bruises, Sarah Miller deep cuts requiring stitches, and Mrs Hazel Cunningham serious internal injuries. Medical aid arrived quickly and all were moved to their homes for treatment.
H Stickney and J J Swarthout opened a new filling station at Pie and East Superior streets on Wednesday morning with gas priced lower than city norms. A 12.0 gallon tank was installed last week, connected to a Pere Marquette sidetrack pipeline, and gasoline was piped in Tuesday enabling the opening. They sell Texan gasoline and oils at the low-cost station while awaiting a permanent building.
City manager William E Reynolds expects Alma residents to access purified well water within ten days as chlorination and flushing of hydrants proceed to purify mains. Delays from rain are possible but turning on the supply is hoped for by the first of the coming week.
The Bay City Internationals invite the Republics to a four game series in Bay City, wagering that the winner takes all gate receipts. The Republics accept and promise a lively clash as fans expect strong play from the Internationals led by a Ty Cobb like figure. The matchups set to unfold after warm ups on the field.
The East Alma baby show ran Tuesday and Wednesday with many entries. Thirty eight babies were entered Tuesday and numbers grew on Wednesday. Prizes will be announced at next Wednesdays Knatminster chapel entertainment at 2:00 p.m. A state health board lecturer will be present and the medical director will report on examinations.
The DeLuxe store in Anus is being enlarged this week and will host its first cabaret after completion in a few days. A 24 foot square rear addition will provide a fine dining floor and a dance space for couples. Music will come from a player piano and a nickel dance fee will cover all who join.
The St Louis and surrounding Gratiot county area plan a July 4 celebration with a morning parade, a countywide event, and a fireworks display. It includes a baseball game between two fast state teams, a crowded program of free attractions, and hopes to outdo past county celebrations in a full day of entertainment culminating at midnight.
Framks Roberts of Mt. Pleasant is jailed in Isabella county on charges of poisoning his wife about a month ago. He reportedly admitted mixing paris green in a cup by her bed, then returned with his son to wait for her death. The wife Kate Roberts’s body was exhumed for an inquest finding Paris green in her stomach. The case has drawn wide attention in Mt. Pleasant and surrounding counties. Mrs. Mary Lucy Losey died at her home of Z Losey, near Oxford, aged nearly 75, with funeral held in Oakand County after relatives took the body May 27. The J.M. Montigel Block on East Superior and Pine is nearing completion and may house the veteran merchant within ten days.
The Union Telephone company will absorb Bell interests in Gratiot Irabella Shiawassee and parts of Montcalm Toni a and Merotta counties, unifying local service under one system. For now both offices operate separately with trunk lines linking them while work to combine networks continues, possibly taking months. The merger spans seven counties and foresees a single building in the city for merged operations.
County supervisors plan a Friday 11:00 am special meeting to decide submitting the county fund system to Gratiot voters. Officials expect a close vote with broad support for the plan to access state and federal road aids. Also notes possible Central Michigan headqarters plant in Alma with switch tracks to Pine River. no firm confirmation yet. Howard Wilson of St Louis fined $1 and $5.75 costs for speeding on Michigan avenue.
Two strong teams from other elites will meet the Republic in the county nest week. The Murphy Old Ha of Omaha and the Cleveland Toihenin Aste sem will play, with a 4:00 pm start. The Totteneen tenth has a solid season and aims to uphold its record against these visitors.
A large meeting at City Hall elected TY Ewing as chairman and J S Knportzer as secretary. A nine member executive committee was named to drive a cooperative sale of season tickets, with Soule Sonith Miss and Le Jackson among the members. The group planned a snappy campaign aiming to sell tickets at game prices, and discussed reviving the Winter Lyceum Course under executive authority. Guarantors listed include A A Gerhardt LH McKercher Robert N Adams and many others supporting the 1310 Chautauqua efforts.
Beginning Sunday evening June 29 at 8:00 union services of city churches will be held in Wright park. Rev. M. W. Duffey will preach at the first open air service in the park. Best candies Delaxe-T7-tf-¢
Exercises mark the end of the school year at the high school with a baccalaureate address by Rev Raymond Raum and commencement by President McKenny of the Michigan State Normal. Graduates listed include Lester Allen Grace Hoshgetoor Clarence Blanck Alberta Bowman Allen Bowman Mildred Carmer and many others as seniors perform Christopher Junior before tonight’s formal diplomas.
Michigan beekeepers face heavy losses from poor queen stock and scrub bees. M A C State Inspector Kindig urges breeders to favor pure Italian stock, as queens largely determine honey yields. Many keepers cannot buy all queens and must raise them from reputable breeders to avoid European foul brood and crop failure.
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