Moinet Probable Nomination In Gratiot Clinton Counties
Edward J. Moinet of St Johns likely clinched the Republican nomination for circuit judge in Gratiot and Clinton counties, defeating Henry E. Walbridge. Early returns show Moinet leading in Alma and St. Louis with strong rural precincts, while Ithaca favors Moinet 77 to 44. Result totals indicate light voting countywide yet a probable Moinet victory with a decisive margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Moinet
St. Jote
Grutlot-Clintor
Henry E. Walbridge
St Johns
Frye Cliton
Mofner
Thy
Gratiot
Moinet
Alma
Wallbird
St. Louis
Walbridge
Ithaca
Gratiot County
Clinton
Job Mathews
Wal‘dge
Ithacanae
Emerson
Lafayetw
Newar
Wheeler-Breck
Arrested for theft at Republic Motor Truck plant
A. B. Cleveland employed in the motor division at Republic Motor Truck company was arrested last Friday on charges of stealing magnetos from the plant. Officers found several magnetos in Cleveland's trunk at his lodging, and it is claimed five magnetos valued at $120 were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Cleveland
Republic Motor Truck Company
Cleveland
Brown & Winn to Run Arcada Livery in Alma
Ed Winn buys a half interest in Arcada Livery from George Brown, forming Brown & Winn to operate in Alma. Ads announce farm sales and auctions near Alma, including horses, cattle, implements, and Studebaker car, with public sale dates and auctioneers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Winn
Alma
Arcada
George Brown
Brown & Win
Mr. Brown
Mr. Winn
Rural Life Conference Set at Central State Normal
A rural life conference will be held at Central State Normal at Mr Pleasant on Friday March 16 with sessions in morning afternoon and evening. Noted speakers include Hon P B H Kelly from Michigan on United States military establishment, Hon G N Otwell of Lansing, Hon H W Fohs of Washington and Geir 1 Cady of Lansing.
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Central State Normal
Mr Pleasant
Abe
Hoo Po H. Kelly
Congress Cmandi
Michigan
Iain
United States
Kelly
PB. H. Kelly
G.N. Otwell
Lansing
H.W. Fohs
Washington, D. C
Denmark
Geir
Baker Buys The Record Building In Alma Deal
W B Baker, Alma’s oldest photographer, acquires the former Alma Record building on West Superior Street with surrounding land. He plans immediate renovations and rents the first floor to Ed. Arehol of Clare for a restaurant. Urehel of Clare will relocate his restaurant equipment to Alma. Baker will stay until a Wright House expansion necessitates moving, then a new brick hotel addition will replace the old block.
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W B. Baker
Alma
Alma Record
West Superior Street
Baker
Ed. Arehol
Clare
Urehel
Celve
Wright House
Iuker
Real estate firm to manage Kynaington Heights subdivision
Arrangements set for Blakely and Ward to manage the Kynaington Heights subdivision on Michigan avenue. Thix Peanetts continues the Michigan Avenue Heights subdivision, near Republic Motor Truck, Swift & Company, Libby, McNillv & Libby, and Alma plants. Doctor Brainerd, M.D., will conduct eye and refraction services the second and fourth Monday each month in Mt Pleasant.
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Blakely & Ward
Kynaington Heights
Michigan Avenue
Thix Peanetts
Michigan Avenue Heights
Prricipal
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Kiditan Sibek
Yo Company
Swift & Compoce
Libby, MeNvill & Libby
Alma
He Michivan Samar Company
Enk- Hink
Bspace Ballage
Perry
Alta
Rasey
Aline
Alena Rust Fees Ehrolee
Thiy Aubedl
Tvs Cugegen Oo Rowernner, Ald
Mt Plehaant
Cas
Brainerd
M.D
Alma plans March 23 banquet to aid road and growth
The Alma Board of Trade schedules a March 23 banquet to inform farmers and business leaders about West Alma road needs and city development. Speakers include Frank A. Dean and Clarence Holmes. the Republic Motor Truck Band will perform. about 350 expected.
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Baingiet
Alma
Aifai
Alves
Druf
Sadiy
Frank A. Dean
Charlotte
Knowi
Clarence Holmes
Alfred Wishart
Grand Rapids
Paul Ring
Pere Marquette Railroad
Calgre
State Good Roads Association
Ketchum
State Grange
Phin Very Memeber
Board of Trade of Alma
Board of Trade
Republic Motor Truck Company
Superior Street
Mere Ory
National Prohibition Bill Passes Looming Dry States
The United States Congress passed a bill restricting liquor importation into dry states, except for medical and scientific use. Michigan, which voted dry last fall, will become bone-dry when the state goes dry in 1918, with twenty three states already dry or enacting dry laws. The measure signals a path toward national prohibition, aligning with the dry movement's broader goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iyantag
United
Hoynor
Met
United States
Michigan
Republic Motor Car Co Sees Record February Orders
Secretary Charles G. Rhodes of the Republic Motor Car Company stated that February was the heaviest month in the companys history with higher truck orders than any prior month and shipments to dealers at an all time high. January 1917 also proved strong with notable demand for the Alma product line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocard
Forten
Charles G. Rhodes
Republic Motor Track Company, Inc
Fay
Diringe
Republic Company
Republic
Kalamazoo Wins Decisive Michigan Intercollegiate Basketball Final
Alma College Ary team loses to Kalamazoo 17 to 10 in a hard fought MIAC final. McGregor starred for Kalamazoo while Frausch and Richards noted for Alma. Referee Huntington called many fouls and several players were sent off. Alma forfeits Olivet game, solidifying runner up finish for the Maroon and Cream.
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Wieipeaitwe Ffi
Altou
Sanurda
Kalawuou College
Michigan
Huntington
Richards
Amy
Strome
Kali Tynetoe Wee
Frausch
Alma
Kalamazoo
jMacGregor
Gallagher
Hoekstra F
Smith Fausch
Foote Emerson
Fic
Smith
Foote
Johnson
MacGregor
Pausch
Emerson
Pyle
Streme
Fausch
Champney
A. Foote
Ed. Foote
Michigan Intervolleginty
Michigan State Normalarypsilanti
Alma College Glee Club To Visit Fourteen Towns On Spring Tour
Alma College Glee Club plans a spring tour during spring vacation, visiting fourteen towns and cities. The group aims to advertise Alma College and please diverse audiences. the trip includes four Sundays with concerts, starting March 2 in Stanton and continuing through several sites including St Louis, Alma, and Lowell, with dates extending into April.
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Alme College Glee Club
Collee
Alma College
St Louis Ithnen
Almna
Pencoutrt
Mareh
Stanton
Bobbingey
Miu Vinitiview
Scl
Apel
Representative Hobson to Speak in Alma
Representative Rich Pearron Hobson will speak at Alma High School auditorium Friday evening. He is famed for the sinking of the Merrimac and for temperance work in Congress. The talk covers nationwide prohibition and a bill pending in both houses leading to a nationwide dry United States.
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Hobson
Alma
United States
Alron High
Halle
William Denings Eigun
Horton
Congress
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Bne
House
Senate
Howees
Comgrenes
Alma college endowment campaign praised by trustees
In a report of local activity, De dines Burkley of the Ap nie belle Hoard of tristees states the Alma college endowment drive will be well received in the state. He notes speeches scheduled around the university’s opening and outlines anticipated progress, including plans for expansion, a new enterprise, and training aims. Giles & Bilger open vulcanizing and repair shop on Ely street offering 24 hour service as they seek quarters for broader operations.
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Alma College
Dedines Burkley
Apnie Belle
Tristees
Dre
Markey
Bookley
Enrigaurn
Giles & Bilger
Ely Street
Fire damages residence. cost estimated near two thousand five hundred
A late Thursday fire damaged a residence at Idlehour Friday, with flames starting east of a heating plant. Neighbors were warned as partitions burned and smoke filled the home. firefighters prevented further spread, with damage estimated around 2,500 and a full cause undetermined.
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Howe
Alma High Boys Triumph In Two Tough Victories
Alma high school basketball team won two hard games last week. They beat Greenville high 40 to 26 at Alma and then defeated Mt Pleasant 27 to 21 at Mt Pleasant. Medler and Howe led scoring for Alma, with Howe hitting six field baskets and Medler three. The win over Greenville came from a late rally after Alma tied the score with three minutes remaining. a clutch basket from Medler sealed the victory.
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Alps High
Greenville High
Mt. Pleasant High
Mt. Pleasant
Greenville
Alma
Greenille
Steapenle
Greensville
Focals
Medler
Alme
Minuw Inter
Howg
Jine
Howe
Quand
Poe Greerville
P. Pishee
Arntz
R. Forthorny
Smith
Reid White
Burkholder
Silverthorne
Ty Burkholder
Arnis
Mann
Silver Eile
Ty Altory
Hookiun
Mima
Ireanas
Mt Pheaaint
Mt Heavant
Ovey
Mt Pleasant
al Ja
Ale
Republic Band Heads to Saginaw and Bay City
The Repub band spends a couple of days in Saginaw to play at the Saginaw automobile show and will move to Bay City for a Sunday appearance. The group previously drew a big crowd at Bay City’s automobile show a few weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repub
Saginaw
Bay City
Jeres
Republic Band
Alma High To Host County Track Meet This June
June second marks the county athletic association meet at Cantor County. Alma high seeks top honors as Coach Kimball builds a strong team. Brockenridge shows edge among rivals. April officers meeting to appoint officials and decide meet details.
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Cantor County Athletic
Grutier
Levis Plath
Hecker
Breckencuiite
Kinloll
Tech
Kimball
Almaie
Brockenridge
Boolk
Mrs. Emily Lathrop Dies After Long Life in Alma
Emily Lathrop died at 88 in Alma where she lived twenty years. She married Josiah F. Lathrop in Union Michigan in 1848. children were Hiram Roswell Linwie and Joseph, with Lizzie dying in 1886. Funeral was at the Advent church with Rev Javkeen. burial in Alma.
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Emily Lathrop
Josiah F. Lathrop
Union
Michigan
Hiram T
Roswell J
Linwie A
Joseph
Hiram
Lizzie
Josiah P Lathrop
Saginaw
Advent Church
Elwell
Lathrop Residente
Javkeen
Alema
Alma
Cunachin
Mere Madden
Lathrop
Madden
Frances King Wed Howell Reid in Early Afternoon Ceremony
Miss Frances King daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis King married Howell Lewin Reid of Grand Rapids at 2:00 PM today in a ceremony at the King residence on State Street. Rev J Frank Jackson of the Episcopal church officiated. Full details to follow in next week’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances King
Francis King
Howell Lewin Reid
Grand Rapids
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Wm. S. Hart
Idlehour
Worley
Villiom T Veal Mitchell
Willian V. Mitchell
Sprattle
L. Sandell
Spruce
Sandell
Pully Motion
Nueniin Eouth
Coure
Dahn
Boyle John Boyle
Catte
Janeh
Jf Helman
Mural Life
The
Normal
Record
Kensington
Wishart
Dean of
Bone-dey
Bill Laat
Fatty” Arbuckle
Lifehour
Verday
Republic Motor 1 Company
Tusness Neepe
Awbuckle
Glee Club
Army College Men's Glee Club
Saotiqge
Bat
Saothee
Hotteing
Worths
TG Wileesmoe
Dyson
le Bettas
Davis Field
Association
Old Gratiar
Miss King
Howell Lewie Reid
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