Death of Wm T Pitt after short illness in Seville Township
William T Pitt died Saturday afternoon from pneumonia after visiting friends in the south part of the state. He was born in 1641 in a jog house near South Lyon, Michigan, and lived most of his life on a farm in Seville township. He was a horticulturist and former Gratiot County Farmers' Institute president, with a long record in public service and peach orchard development. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Seville Center church, with Rev. Whitley officiating and a large county turnout paying last respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm T. Pitt
Mr. Pitt
Shonn
Sevile Township
Wm. T. Pitt
Alexander Duncan
South Lyon
Oakland County
Michigan
George Pitt
Salford
Warwickshire
England
William Pitt
Chatham
Wm Pitt
Mins Bettie, Lawson
Moses and
Elsie
Beard) Lawson
Northville
Mich
Wavne County
Isabella
Holly
Oakland Couunty
William Shong
Pitt
Holly Oakland
County
Forest Hill
Seville
Deeda
Gratiot
Gratiot County
Seville and Sumner Club
Gratiot County Farmers’ Institute
Cadidate
Congress
Olaventh
Seville Township
Seville Center
Whitley
Riverdale
Marlie Stinglair
George Dick
Pearle Smith
F. E. French, Jr
H. M. Miller
E. A. Miller
L. A. Pratt
J. E. Morgan
B.R. Hundy
Ithaca
Alma
Sumner Grange Meeting At KOMM Hall
Sumner Grange gathered at KOMM hall with Klees absent, overseer in charge. Members outlined finances, installed Miss Flossy Stearns in the third and fourth degrees, and elected Emma Everts to the vacant Flora. discussions covered dual women’s rights, seed corn value, and potato treatment while programs included songs, recitations, and a penny march.
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Sumner Grange
Komm Hall
Klees
Grange Melodies
Flossy Stearns
Rexford
Miss Stearns
Grange
Curret Evers
Leath Perry
Mra Church
Old Batchelor
Seaman Orchestra
Charades
Hox
Hawks
Kent
Flora
Tore
Severs
Emma
Plea for the Hello Girl at the Central station
A humorous plea urges telephone operators to calm and sweetly coax the central switchboard girl when she is busy. The note advises avoiding harsh words and suggests soft, marshmallow-like language to secure a call back.
Married at Spokane Elwer and Boehm wed in Spokane
Elwer and Boehm tied the knot at the home of Mr and Mrs TT Boehn on South Howard Street Spokane with Rev. 41 N Kramer of the First Baptist Church officiating Mrs Boehn, born in Hanover Michigan, came west last September with relatives Mr Hood a station agent and Boehm formerly a Spokane resident now operator at Usk They will reside in the George Jones building and be at home to friends Calisel Valley Times notes Mrs Boehm was well known and liked locally
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwer & Boehm
Susie Mae Densmore
Bone
Troom
TT Boehn
South
Howard St
Spokane
Wash
Pan Satar Jaw
N Kramer
First Baptist Church
Boehn
Beng
Hanover
Michigan
A Hood
Hood
Fire destroys Whitman farm house in Arcada Township
Last Friday around eleven o clock the Leroy Whitman residence near Alma sugar factory in Arcada Township burned to the ground. Neighbors and friends tried to help but the building and contents were completely destroyed. Whitman held $900 insurance on the structure and $600 on the contents to partly cover the loss. The Whitmans express sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors who aided during the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Whitman
Arcada Township
Alma
Whitman
Two Ranges Sold By Local Hardware Ad
Otto Sanderhoff placed a three line ad in the Record want column offering two good second hand steel ranges. Within hours after distribution, he called to discontinue as both ranges had been sold due to the advertisement. The ad cost fifteen cents and yielded two sales. Use the Record to reach Alma and Gratiot county readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Sanderhoff
O. K
Sanderhoft's
Sanderhoff
Alma
Gratiot County
Easter Mailbox Eggs Surprise Alia Route Carriers
Nearly 200 dozen items delivered on five city routes included eggs placed in mailboxes by patrons. Charles Harlock led No 5 with HY eggs as thankful residents honored carriers for prompt service. The village telephone exchange grew from 65 phones in October to 243 now, with two more lines to Breckenridge by April 1. M. E. Prawne promotes new auxiliary lines and a new directory is due by April 1.
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RFD
Sam
Charles Harlock
KOFD
Harlock
Breckenridge
M. E. Prawne
Alum Exchange
Prayne
Annual convention of the Republican State League of Michigan
The Republican State League of Michigan calls its annual convention for Wednesday April 27 at 2 p m in Lansing to elect officers for the next year, receive reports, and conduct league business. Clubs send presidents secretaries and delegates, with dues of fifty cents per fifty members. The Zach Chandler club banquet will be held the same evening with notable speakers. Samuel H Kelley Will A White Secretar y
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State League of Republican Clubs
Lansing
Michigan
Zach Chandler
Republican Club
Ovenine
League
Samuel H. Kelley
A. White Presiente
Benton Harbor
Breckenridge town lines expand with multiple telephone providers
A Breckenridge American recap shows Union Telephone Co adding new lines over five months ending after October 1. Several small providers follow, including Redstone Independent, Jackson Street, Pine River, Bissell, Breckenridge Mutual, East Bethany, Stone, and Central Michigan Independent, with a total of dozens of new connections listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckenridge American
M. E. Prayne
Anid
Union Telephone Co
Redstone Indepenent Telehone Co
Anhecrlbers
Jackson Street Telephone Co
Pine River Telephone Co
Bissell Telephone Co
Breckenridge Mutual Telephone Co
East Bethany Telephone Co
Stone Telephone Co
Central Michigan Independent Telephone Co
Mrs Mary Plum Dies At Detroit Home
Mrs Mary D Plum widow of Wheeler L Plum former Bay City banker and Alma College kindergarten normal department head died last evening at her daughter's home 805 West Grand Boulevard Detroit She leaves another daughter Miss Florence Plum of Cleveland Interment will be in Flint Michigan Wednesday The Brankses and daughter traveled to Detroit and were joined by Dr Bruske in Flint for the funeral
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Detroit Free Preas of
Thornday
Mary D. Plum
Alma College
Mary Plum
Wheeler L. Plum
Bay City
Mieb
Paul H. Braske
West Grand Boulevard
Plom
Bay Cli
Mra Branke
Florence Plum
Cleveland
Flint
Mich
Brooke
Detroit
Bruske
Changed Ownership at Local Variety Store
Last week the firm of Karr and Shields known as the Variety store sold their stock and goodwill to Bert Failing of this city. Mr. Failing has taken possession and will run the business from now on. The store will be in charge of Mrs Failing and their son, with up to date stock carried at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karr & Shields
Variety Store
Bert Failing
Failing
Mrs Failing
Nine Cottages Burn At Crystal Lake Fire Destroys Nine Cottages
A blaze at Crystal Lake last Thursday destroyed nine cottages and contents worth about 15 500. The fire started in A E Pinney’s cottage, likely from mice or squirrels chewing matches, with a strong wind aiding spread. One cottage survived, that of Judge KS Searles, while residents formed a bucket brigade to fight the flames. Owners listed include Eugene Parr, Isaac Altenburg, A E Pinney, Mrs Sage, Otto Mew, George Richardson, J N McCall, Wo M Heron, and Hewitt and Bullin. Each cottage valued at 1 200 with contents valued 200 to 800. Insurance varied 150 to 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A E Pinney
Crystal Lake
Pinney Cottage
Judge KS Searles
Eugene Parr
Maple Rapids
Isaac Altenburg
Ithaca
A E Pinney Ithaca
Mra Sage
St Johns
Otto Mew
St Louis
Mich
George Richardson
J. N McCall
Wo M Heron
Messrs. Hewitt and Bullin
Alma Democrats Nominate City Officials at Mass Convention
Alma Democrats held a mass convention at City Hall to nominate a full city ticket for the upcoming election. Alderman Russell presided. WA Bablke named chair. P W Crenser and Fred Sherman and Alimer Udell were tellers. McClinton nominated for mayor, Stineholm for clerk by acclamation. Swigart briefly nominated for treasurer before withdrawal. Decatur Coleman placed as candidate. Ward and ward-level nominees chosen, including Creaser, Cann, Thornton, and others, with ballots cast and seats assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wau
City
West
Russell
Bablke
P. W. Crenser
Fred Shermton
Alimerr Udell
Tellers
Jobeson
Decatur Coleman
N.fl McClinton Cader
Leon C Stinehomt
Stinebomb
Darragh Republican Club
Dobnacn
Swigart
Maunioation Decatur Coleman
Ward Athers
Creaser
Fred Thornton
LL Cann
Mr. Cann
George Bablke
Thomas Grover
Lafayette Stevens
Vinton Hichards
Benton Carver
Dr Brainerd
Ezra Robinson
John Murphy
Louis Kebo
Wm. Rogers
Chas Willams
P W Cremer
George Gargett
Beoton Carter
J A Bittner
Census Enumerators List for Several Towns and Areas
The Record publishes a reader-supplied roster of census enumerators from S Perry Youngs of Stanton. Names listed cover Alma, Arcada, Bethany, Elba, Emerson, Falton, Hamilton, Ithaca, Lafayette, Newark, New Haven, North Shade, Pine River, St Louis city, Seville, Summer, Washington, and Wheeler areas with assigned workers and partial notes on duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Perry Youngs
Stanton
Alma
Mise
Fanny Sharrar
Warle
Geo. T
Argent
Arcada
Henry C. Clark
Bethany
Fred ©. Pennett
Elba
Emerson—Earl Cook Falton
Wm. H. Richards
Hamilton
Claud G. Hill
Ithaca
Lost and found pocket book restored by two honest men
Fred Derasha of Arcada township lost a pocket book in the city containing currency and papers. Sol Wilbur and W Amons found it, located Derasha, and returned the item. Derasha offered a reward which they refused, and he expresses gratitude and goodwill toward the two honest men in Gratiot county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Derasha
Arcada
Sol Wilbur
W. Amons
Mr. Derasha
Mary Derasha
Mr. Derusha
Gratiot County
Card of Thanks to Route 2 Patrons
C A Walker carrier expresses thanks to patrons on route 2 Alma Fud UD for the pleasant surprise of Easter eggs showered on the day before Easter. He describes difficulty finding room in his buggy to carry them home and recalls the hymn Blest be the tie that binds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma K. F
C. A. Walker Carrier
C. A. Walker
Carrier
Lydia Lovell Dies At 81 At Son’s Elm Hall Home
Lydia Lovell aged 81 died at her son Win Lovell’s Elm Hall residence after living near Sumner Center for years. She was a loving wife and mother, leaving many friends. Harry Taft of Elwell suffered a severe hand injury while working at Shepard’s mill on Alowne Bailey’s farm, with stipulation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Lydia Lovell
Win Lovell
Elm Hall
Marek Sith
Sumner Center
Harry Taft
Elwell
Shepard's Mill
Alowne Bailey
Enrollment Monday Shapes Voter Rights for Primaries
The notice clarifies enrollment’s link to general and primary elections under the general primary act. It lists classes of voters who must enroll by Monday April 4 or risk losing rights at the September primaries. Includes new voters naturalized since last election and those changing party or residence. The board of enrollment meets Monday April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Seaion
League Banquet Celebrates Delegates at Lansing District Meet
The Methodist church ladies hosted a banquet for Lansing District Epworth League delegates. Dr. W. P. French acted as toastmaster as toasts highlighted Sunday School Church League District and connectional systems. About eighty attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. EK
M. E
Albion
Daymaid
Alma
Lansing
Great Methodist Episcopal League
Dressmaking Parlor Seeks Detroit Spring Styles
Mrs Alice M Ligman formerly with Ellvtt Taylor Walfenden Co Detroit is in Detroit studying the spring styles and after April 1 will be located at 205 West Superior street where she will be prepared to do fashionable Heveee and tog Bell phone 19.
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Alice M. Ligman
Ellvtt Taylor Walfenden Co
Detroit
West Superior Street
Bell
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James Barton Adams
Denver
Grange Roll Call
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Ovid Seaman
WN Baldwin
Herb Church
Rea Seaman
Mia Senlappi
Amos Eve
PLEA
Hello
Central
Argada
Alma R. F. C
THE
Republican State League OF
Ee Ee
Mary D, Plum
Democrats
William A. Bahlke
Phillip W. Creaser
N. F. McClinton
DL Jobowan
Jobo T. Swhawer
Samuel Wilcox
Wilcox
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