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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1915

Page

6

Prison Escape Plot to Free Murder Convict

A bank watchman killer is pursued as James Montgomery, wrongly accused, is tried for murder and sent to Sing Sing. Inmates plan an escape with Bil Hawkins aiding, while Montgomery live under the alias John Nelson, meeting Molly Bryan and evading Detective Michael Kearney who shadows him through New York City streets and a metropolitan arcade.

New York James Montgomery Michael Kearney Montgomery Bil Hawkins Bil New Jersey Kearney Hawkins John Nelson Molly Bryan Nelson Bill Sing Sing

Shadowed probationer and reunion at Deely's saloon

A worn detective tracks Bill Hawkins, a probationer, through Chatham Square and Manhattan’s riverfront, while Boston Ed coordinates a meetup with a birthmarked contact. Hawkins reunites with Jennie, his estranged wife, after years of trouble as they plan future steps in the underworld saga.

Bin Eis Flo Montgomery Underworld Herald Office Hawkins Chattam Square New York Park Kearney Bill Boston Ed" Fallon Sing Sing Boston Chatham Square Gruily Iim Elmost Ratchers Dem Jim Ved Kearney Enon Jonesy Nawkins Newespaper Jennie Hawkins Bill Hawkins Corteary Hook Park Deely Awkins West Street North River Warren Street Manhattan World Tribune Heim World Building Fox Wiliam Street Old Bridge Rose Street Frankfort Street Pearl Street North William Street Corlear's Took Park Deely’s Sign Land Suage Deefy Tonie Armen

County Correspondence from Alma Visits and Health Notes

County correspondents report visits by Mrs A Pratt to Wesley Parr and Vance Woodard in Alma. Minnie Showman returns from a two week Detroit trip. Virge Ray travels to Alma. Misses von Thurn Williams Marion Coonrad and Mrs Ditto attend a tabernacle meeting in Alma. Helen Williams of Riverdale visits van Thurn. Mrs Fred Howe visits her parents north of Riverdale. Will Pratt repairs a north Alma house as Pearl Sabin moves in. Tillie Shaffer is sick. Earl Winters and wife visit Riverdale. Mrs Fred Shaffer improves. Mrs M Sage sick and Mrs Frank Dufort has mumps.

A. Pratt Wesley Parr Vance Woodard Alma Minnie Showman Detroit Virge Ray Alma Tuesty von Thurn and Williams Marion Coonrad Ditto Tabernacle Helen Williams Riverdale van Thurn Fred Howe van Leuvan Will Pratt Mr. Winters Pearl Sabin Tillie Shaffer Earl Winters Fred Shaffer

Maple Grove School Notes Third Quarter Review

The seventh grade completed history and are now reviewing while Carl Wallen is out of school due to ear issues. Laurence Crites visited Thursday. Clifford Strait and parents attended a shower for cousin Oral Mack. An April second schoolhouse entertainment seeks an organ with 15 cent admission. The sixth grade finished language and are reviewing. Loyal, Alvin and C L Eggleston and their parents visited their grandmother Mrs Charlie Eggleston.

Carl Wallen Laurence Crites Clifford Strait Oral Mack Loyal Alvin C. L. Eggleston Charlie Eggleston

Swarthouts Visit Richland Friends and Local Notes

Richland area brief mentions social visits as Mr. and Mrs. E J Swarthout call at Zack Palmers. Ben Gorsuch calls on Seth Woodard family. Blanche Bridwell and daughter return to Mt Pleasant after visiting D F Hare. Lucy Johnson and Orlo Mack wed Saturday. George Bailey near death. M L Thompson with him. Crepe party for young folks at Carl Selfried’s home. Otto Blair runs sugar bush. Church services and Christian Endeavor urged. Elder Wheeler’s last Sunday is anticipated.

Blanche Bridwell Mt. Pleasant D. F. Hare Lucy Johnson Orlo Mack George Bailey M. L. Thompson Carl Selfried Otto Blair W. EF. Wheeler

Social News From Southeast Ferris and Carson City

Miss Hazel Flint of Carson City visits friends in Southeast Ferris. Miss Bertha Baxter entertained by Mrs Ethel Harrison. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Clayton West on March 18. Mr and Mrs M M Flint host dinner for R Hollabaugh and family. Allen Rumseyer, former Port Wayne college student, visits Michazel Flint. Madame Emeline Oxterhoutums returns from Fayette Ohio visiting relatives. Union Aid Society sale at A L Harrisson raises about 24 dollars. Marie Kirker returns to Carson City next week to resume work. John Flint was Carson earlier Thursday. Will Reds to move into Eschalma house west week. Frank Hyde to work this summer.

Clayton’ West M. M. Flint R. Hollabaugh Marie Kirker Carson City John Flint Carson Earler Reds Eschalma House Frank Hyde

School District No 2 Report for March 12 1815

Report for the month ending March 12 1815 from Betheny Two School District No 2. Includes days taught, pupils enrolled 17, grand total attendance 219, average daily attendance 10.05, and names of pupils receiving certificates for police attendance. Laura M. Gossett, teacher.

Rona McFarlane Lioyis' Holton Alice Shook Serade Laura M. Gossett

Excerpt from KlEEs School District notes

The record notes include Helen Reid and Will Sherman planning to write on eighth grade exams, small attendance this week due to illness, Floyd Connor entering the first road, Mrs Merriam returning home, and Mrs Charles Reid extended visit to Detroit and Toledo.

Helen Reid Will Sherman Floyd Connor Merriam Charles Reid Detroit Toledo

Land levy notices in Alma court case ending 1915

United States in Eastern District of Michigan issues writ of fieri facias against Charles B Naldrett John M Montigel and Isac Hewitt in a Gratiot County Michigan land levy. Describes parcels in Hamilton Township Alma City Palfrey and Woodward adds with dates February 17 1916 and lists U S Marshal officials.

Charles Naldrett John Martin Montigel Tsae Mowrit Danminger District Court Michigan United States of America Isac Hewitt John Martin Montigel I Gratiot

Republican Ward Caucuses in Alma Michigan 1915

Ward caucuses set for March 24 1915 at 7 30 p m local time to nominate Supervisors Aldermen and a Constable across four wards. Delegates will enter city convention March 29 1915 at Alma City Hall to transact business. Officers act by committee. March 1915 Alma Michigan.

Alma Michigan City Harr & Gibbs Ard Arcada Wright House Mareh Aald Aina Michigan Mowley Treasier Justice of Peace Reading Horr & Gibbs West Store Arcaria Bucet Bilson, Moore & Co Ieee

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