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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1914

Page

4

Republican tickets and local notices in Alma Record

The Alma Record lists Republican ticket candidates for city and county offices including Albert P. Cook for Clerk Delos W. Adams for Clerk and Jesse Fuller for Treasurer. Ward tickets name Ezra L. Smith and George F L Peery in First Ward with other candidates, plus Third Ward and Fourth Ward appointments. A call is noted for A B Cook’s mayoral nomination and store hours on Superior area with evening openings on three nights.

Albert P. Cook Delos W. Adams Jesse Fuller Ezra L. Smith Alderiman George FL. Peery ile—Oscar Viler Arthur W. Brock Ald Delavan Frank &. Pollustey Stink Bennyts Superior

Citizens Unite for Mayoral Ticket and Union in Alma

Citizens caucuses called for Wednesday March 25 at city hall with 7 30 and 8 00 PM to form a united ticket for mayor clerk and treasurer. Democrats and National Progressives agree to merge into a citizens convention, with Otto Sanderhoff as mayoral candidate and Homer Dunham as clerk. Union discussions proceed amid a formal meeting with chairs Russell and Youngs and officers sworn in by Justice Mann. An informal ballot for candidate is mentioned.

DeWitt Vought Isaac Russell D. L. Johnson J. D. Helman George Garrett Justice Mann National Progressives Union of Forces A. A. Chick J. A. Mann National Progressive Committee Wm. Medler G. H. Carl Otto Sanderhoff Fred Thornton John S. Caple F. W. Hooper Ed. Lake Randells Russell Homer Dunham Alma Dunham Lansing Roosevelt Club George Youngs J. S Caple

Mayor Victory Delivers Sanderhof Unanimous Nomination

In a municipal convention Otto Sanderhof secured 43 of 62 votes and was declared the unanimous choice for mayor after informal ballots. Homer Dunham led city clerk race with 44 of 65 votes on first ballot, while L. C. Wright had 26. remainder scattered. A second ballot saw 76 votes with Dunham again at 44 share.

Otto Sanderhof Mr. Sanderhoff Homer Dunham L. C Wright Mr. Dunham L. C. Wright

City Clerk nominee chosen as Dunham declared nom inee

The convention named ward tickets with Dunham as nominee for city clerk. Murphy named by acclamation for treasurer. Ward crews filled posts including Supervisors, Aldermen, and Constables for each ward. Also listed are party committee figures and assorted sale notices and ads.

Dunham Chas. Murphy John Parish F. ©. Grover John Gongwer L Russell Howard Willard H. L. Holmes Geo. Willard John Sullivan

Local Happenings Mix Visitors and Travels

Silas Murrey plans visits in McBane this week. George Civils returned from Lake George on Wednesday. Mrs Iva Buchanan of Lachine visits the city. George Sarti came home to Greenville after several days with relatives in Alma. A group including Bl Schultz Archie Mayle Art Simonton Tar Robinson Hymie Friedman Allen French Stub Rogers Verne Rogers Grant Cook Scoop Vought and several ladies walked to St Louis Saturday, had supper at the Park Bee, then returned to Alma.

Silas Murrey McBane George Civils Lake George Iva Buchanan Lachine George Sarti Greenville Alma Messrs BL Schulttz Archie Mayle Art Simonton Tar Robinson Hymie Friedman Allen French Stub Rogers Verne Rogers Grant Cook Scoop Vought

St Louis News Items And Social Notes

Carl Faunce returns to his former post at Messinger’s. Ford Burnham of Detroit spent weekend at home. Miss Perrine honored with linen shower hosted by Miss Vera Henry’s residence. Senior class hosted a shower for Miss Neva Perrine and William Nesen. St Louis Fire Department answered three fires, including Clare Bernard’s spinning mill and a residence, on Saturday and Monday.

Carl Faunce Messinger’s Ford Burnham Detroit Miss Perrine Vera Henry St. Louis Neva Perrine William Nesen Lillian Hildreth St. Lewis Clare Bernard's Spianing Mill

Alma Trails in Close Finish at John Myers Event

The report notes Chas Morrow and Alma in a tight second place on Monday at John Myers with Alma a close second. Breckenridge will host the high school play Mr Bob a two scene comedy previously seen in St. Louis, where it drew $75, with Miss Madge Doyle in the title role.

Chas Morrow John Myer Alma Mr. Bob St. Louis Breckenridge Madge Doyle

Eighth Grade Examinations Set for May in Counties

The Eighth Grade Examinations will be held in the various counties May 14 and 15. The questions will all be prepared by the State Superintendent.

F. L. Keeler Michigan

Monument fund payments urged to civic committee leaders

Subscribers are asked to pay the Monument fund promptly. Contributions can be delivered to J. M. Montigel, chairman of the Citizens' committee, or to C. O. Ward at the First State Bank.

Monument Fund J. M. Montigel Citizens’ Committee C. O. Ward First State Bank

Ithaca and Detroit Travel and Local Family Obituaries

County seat notes Ithaca residents and visitors from North Star Pontine New Maven and Detroit during the week. Remains of James Vallance described his Civil War service, marriages, children, moves to Michigan and Fulton and eventual death with prison camp and exchange details.

J. J. Barden Detroit Joseph Gearig New Maven Ithaca Royal Munson North Star S. Shupe Will Tucker Pontine Warren Dillsworth Vedder Miey Marie McCarmade Fulton Centre Church Fulton Cemetery John G. Tiery James D. Vallance Faytte County Penna Wood County Ohio Sarah Tobias Catherine Bossler Pennsylvania George M John H Vallance Michigan Fulton Township This County Elizabeth Brewhiker Mt. Pleasant Lizaie Lee Chin Pleasant Aml Jackson Do Fulton Adler Vatlance Ettistel Camp Chase Kin Loudon Pent Lenore Nusset Atlanta Pemberton, Castle Virginia Bell Leland Andersonville Charleston Florence S.C

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Statiot Alma Record Company C. J. Brown Republican City Third Ward Republican Committee A. B. Cook Homer Alma, Mich OHAS Rhodes National Progressives and Democratic Party Unite AS “Citizens” Ticket C. G. Rhodes Druggist Citizens National Progressive City Committee E. M. Wood J. P Losey A.J. Baker G. BR. Carl Charles Sullivan Alma Laurel Ely Ste J. H. Lanshaw A. Wing Elm Mall George Hicok Court Ave Emerson J. S. Caple Bert Bburg Mick Valley Ave Chester D. Wrickov Brewer's Meat Market Belgium State Road Riverdale Cedar Lake Dust E. Hibling Tront Libby McNeil Mel Almaty Smith & Walstow Stevens C. KR Union Seth Thomas Coord Soda Andrew Shaw Superior St Landreth H. Montague Elite Cloak Store P. J. Adams Creaser County Elizabeth Leslie Jackson D S.L. Bennett Talking Machine Man Bissell Cushing & Benedict
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