Nominated strong ticket at Republican spring election
The Republican city convention met March 21 with John N Day presiding. F E Ettworth named chairman and J Knoertzer secretary as committees on credentials permanent organization and resolutions were appointed and approved. Montigel nominated for mayor by acclamation, D L Sharrar and J W Glass nominated for treasurer with Glass winning 28 to 12. Swigart nominated for justice of the peace and elected unanimously. A city committee for the ensuing year was named by ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Day
F. E Ettworth
John Knoertzer
Ellsworth
Messrs. J. T. Ewing
P. M. Smith Tellers
G. H. Bansill
George Siper
E. H
Montgr
D. W. Ams
C. J. Delavan
J. F. Schwartz
J. T. Ewing
C. G. Rhodes
Mrs C J Sterling Injured in Streetcar Collision
Mrs C J Sterling formerly Agnes Delavan of this city was badly hurt Monday March 15 crossing 42d and Cottage Grove avenue when struck by a passing street car. She sustained a broken collar bone two ribs and a broken left arm with facial cuts and bruises. Physicians expect recovery while husband Mr Sterling, away in Midland, was summoned to Chicago. Sterling has many friends here who hope for a speedy convalescence.
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C. J. Sterling
Agnes Delavan
Cottage Grove Avenue
Lakeside Hospital
Chicago
Sterling
Alma's Millinery Opens With Frigid Weekend Viewings
Alma's Millinery held its first 101 openings over the last three days of Inst week. Despite cold weather, a large number of spectators viewed the new styles, drawing interest to the shop's debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Alma’s
Potter Named likely Successor for Gratiot County School Chief
The incumbent county school commissioner C F Pike plans to resign July 1 and Howard A Potter the Republican nominee is expected to take his place. Potter born 1878 in Eaton County came to Gratiot in 1880 with his parents and is an Ithaca high school graduate.
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C. F. Pike
Howard A. Potter
Gratiot County
Pike
Honard A. Potter
Potter
Eaton County
Gratiot
Ithaca High School
Potter Named Gratiot County School Superintendent
The passage notes Mr. Potter’s career as superintendent of schools at East Tawas and principal at Carson City, with two years in Gratiot district schools. Currently in Gratiot County, he teaches English and mathematics at the Academy, and is described as thoroughly qualified to maintain the county’s high educational standard.
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Asia College
East Tawas
Carson City
Graviot
Struetor
Potter
Gratiot County
New Repair Shop Opens on Woodworth Ave by J M Caliban
J M Caliban announces a new repair shop on Woodworth Ave offering bioyee and machine repair. An expert with experience, he promises prompt attention to all entrusted orders and invites local customers to remember the location.
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J. M. Caliban
Woodworth Ave
Caliban
Honest Weights and Measures Move Gains Ground
Editorial notes federal and state actions push honesty in scales and fruit measures. Verdier bill aims to require labeling of weight. many scales mislead consumers, 85 percent discriminatory. Grocers fear losses if stricter rules pass, while national con science grows. News of Carson City and Alma visitors and Mrs. Emsley’s recovery accompany the piece.
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Maret Ak
United States Bureau of
Verdier
Grand Rapids
Congress
Searl Nominated for Circuit Judge by Gratiot Republicans
The Republicans of Gratiot county present Kelly S. Searl as their candidate for circuit judge in the 20th judicial district. Born February 4 1862 near Elsie he studied at local schools Northern Indiana Normal and the University of Michigan. He began law practice in 1887 and was elected judge six years ago with a record of only one reversal in nine supreme court appeals from the county.
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Gratiot County
Kelly S. Searl
Searl
Gratiot
Clinton
Elsie
State University of Michigan
Searle
Supreme Court
Kelly S. Sears
Debate Over Primary Money Distribution Amendment
The document argues for adopting a proposed amendment to reform how primary funds are distributed to school districts. It claims current practice overallocates to some districts, with teachers’ wages totaling about $9 million annually and total primary money near $6.1 million. about 1,000 districts hold two years of funds to cover expenses, affecting apportionment math and per capita shares, and the amendment would shift funds toward districts lacking large reserves to ensure active use of all primary money.
Angada Grange Holds St Patrick Day Session Highlights
Regular session Saturday March 18 featured a program in honor of St Patrick's Day with songs and talks on Ireland under British rule. Members discussed future plans, and refreshments followed as the Grange adjourned with notices of the next meeting on April 1.
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Aredihy
Lanett Wood
Ireland
Carl Titus
Wood
Sister Smith
Lamont Wood
Bro
Floyd Smith
Robert Emmet
Minnie Grover
Keefer
Rre
Harry Grover
Grange
Woman's Work Committee
Re-election bid for 20th Judicial District judge noted
The candidate pledges diligent district work to save money and time for Hugant and taxpayers. His six years as judge earned broad support from Gratiot and Clinton counties bar members and across Democratic and Republican areas. Election results due after polls close Monday evening, April 3.
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Hugant
Gratiot
Clinton
Michigan
Primary Amendment Interview With Superintendent Wright
J L Wright, superintendent of public instruction, spoke with press correspondents today on the proposed amendment. The interview clarified the act’s aims and potential impact for schools and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wright
Public Instruction
Sunday visit of Congressman Murdock in Alma
Victor C. Murdock congressman from Kansas in the Highth district and his father in law T Allen of Wichita spent Sunday in Alma after lecturing in Ann Arbor. He is a noted insurgent leader in the house, helped push to remove appointing power from Speaker Canton, and praised Michigan Senator. He serves his fifth term from a largely agricultural Wichita district amid debate over the Canadian reciprocity bill.
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Victor C. Murdock
Kaw
T. Allen
Wichita
Alma
Murdock
Ann Arbor
Grand Rapids
House of Representatives
Joseph Canton
Michigan
United States
Kanas
Gratiot County
A. B. Darragh
Congress
Rae ‘Allel
Aaron
Walter Gaple for Mayor Leads Alma Dems Nomination
The Alma Democratic mass convention at city hall nominated Walter W. Caple for mayor with L. Stinehhomb as clerk and Sam Wilcox as treasurer. Ward tickets named four aldermen, supervisors, and constables. Resolutions urged paved main street, a sinking fund for utilities, merit-based appointments, and making Alma the cleanest city, endorsing Mayor McClinton.
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Democrats of
Alma
Tcy
Walter W. Caple
L. ©. Stinehhomb
Sam
Wilcox
Asia
nYentiat
McClinton
N. Brainard
A. J. O'Boyle
W. A. Bahlee
Handsome Gifts: Four Sons Receive Maxwell Cars
Caple of this city handed each of his four sons Alyah B Charles H Wm and Walter W a Maxwell touring car purchased through A C Wyant and delivered last Saturday. The family reunion was held at the parents home last evening with a most enjoyable time. Alvah now lives in Toledo Charles in Canandaigua N Y Wm in Clare and Walter in this city.
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Caple
Alyah B
Charles H
Walter W
A.C. Wyant
Alvah's
Toledo
Charles
Canandaigua
N. Y
Clare
Walter
Harem skirts on display in State Street store
Strictly up to date. D. W. Robinson, the dry goods merchant, shows a line of the famous Harem skirts in his State street shop. They have generated much favor in Paris and other large cities, and customers are urged to seek the latest fashion.
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D. W. Robinson
State Street
Paris
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Grand Rapids Press
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C.F. Wright
George Emsley
Los Angeles
Emsley
Committee On
C. L. Delavan
James E. Mitchell
Geo. W. Pulfrey
Republicans of Gratiot
Angada Grange
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Kansas
Wright House
Mass
Walter Gaple
Ward
P. W. Greaser
PW. Creager
Geo. Gargett
John Chick
Ren Carter
W. A. Belike
Prinard
Ao. O'Boyle
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