Death of Robert Carpenter Father of Mrs Allen Mazieton
Robert Carpenter died at his Riverdale area home. Born Trafalgar, Canada January 3, 1884, he married Eleanor Belknap of Jarvis and moved to Michigan in 1865. The couple lived in Alma, then moved to a farm near Riverdale. His second wife, Christina Husted, survived him. Two children, Mrs. Allen Hazelton and Stephen Carpenter of Memphis, mourn his loss. Funeral services conducted by Masons and a sermon by Rev Elder, burial at Riverdale cemetery.
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Robert Carpenter
Riverdale
Mr. Carpenter
Trafalgar
Canada
Eleanor Belknap
Jarvis
Michigan
Alma
Carpenter
Christina Husted
Allen Hazelton
Stephen Carpenter
Memhis
Masons
Elder
Alma Boy To The Front
Raymon Swigart of this city has accepted the principalship of Mt Pleasant high school after serving two years as science teacher. He is a graduate of Alma College in What and his improved salary reflects appreciation of his services.
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Raymon Swigart
Mt Pleasant High School
Swigart
Alma College
Mt. Pleasant
Bank statements show healthy business across local banks
Readers are directed to bank statements appearing in this issue. First State and Alma State Savings Bank showcase good times and strong business conditions, and Gratiot County State Bank also presents its statement this week, underscoring a healthy local financial climate.
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First State
Alma State Savings Bank
Gratiot County State Bank
Wrestling Match Draws Crowd at Alma Event
Emmanuel Brugglio, a Chicago product, traveled to Alma for a catch-is-catch-can bout against Ernest Fenby of Shepherd. Fenby won in two falls, with a 10 minute opening battle and a three and a half minute second fall. Trainer Dwyer praised Fenby and issued a challenge to Mr. Rogers of Chicago for a $200 side match later this month.
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Iesede
Emmanuel Brugglio
Chicago
Alma
Ernest Fenby
Shepherd
M. J. McPhee
Fenby
Dwyer
Millnois Cluh
Wenby
Public tip line seeks city news and tips
An editorial notice invites readers to relay any information in the paper’s line. It emphasizes 24 hour access by telephone or in person and promises to follow up on tips to produce news without breaching propriety.
Was Blasting Out Stumps When He Died In Snow
William H. Cox, a Newark Township farmer long resident of Gratiot County, was found dead in a field after a stump blasting accident. The body lay buried under snow, with his face and head mangled, near dynamite sticks and a blast box. Coroner and undertaker attended the scene. Cox leaves four daughters and a son. Born April 14, 1843 in Ohio, he had lived in the county over forty years.
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Wm. H. Cox
Gratiot
Cox
Alma
Gratiot County
William H. Cox
Newark Township
Ithaca
Francine
Wade
Jin
Wil K. Ladwiz
J. 1
Batden
Biden
Ohio
Edward
Vare Fuller l
Newark
Frank Marquette
Lois Hornbeck
Lansing
State Bank at Breckenridge Organized
The Farmers' State Bank of Breckenridge is newly formed in Breckenridge with capital of $20,000 led by President Alex Chisholm and vice presidents W H Zimmerman and Benson Hodge. Shareholders include prominent local business people and farmers from Gra tiot county, with construction planned on a paving brick building at the corner of Saginaw and Third street.
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Farmers’ State Bank of
George Sandall
Robert Boeswell
Robert Leeman
Warren Hopkins
Lincoln Giles
Frank Holton
Elsie Bradley
Benson Hodge
W. H. Zimmerman
W. M. Drake
Clinton Fuler
Sheridan Summerville
C. K. Foy
Sherman Summerville
Roy Curtis Murdo McIntosh
James Shaver
Geo. Dursham
W. F. Bradford
P. C.thomas
Saginaw and
Third Street
Alma to Have a Band With New Leader
Alma may gain a summer evening band as C. D. Ross, former Cadil lac band leader, has moved to Alma and joined J. Foster’s cigar business. Ross, a skilled cornet player and capable band leader, can organize the group if residents rally and start the ball rolling.
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Alma
C. D. Ross
Cadillac
J. ©. Foster
Ross
Catholic Church Dedication at Shepherd Parish
The church at Shepherd was dedicated on Thursday with mass at 7:00 led by Fr. Mulvey. Dedication services occurred at 4:00 and a high mass sung by Fr. Brogger of Merrill and Fr. Delanty of Mt. Haley delivered the sermon.
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Shepherd
Fr. Mulvey
Fr. Brogger
Merrill
Fr Delanty
Mt. Haley
Arbor Day Stunt At Central School Sparks Feasting
Amid storm and night, seniors hosted an Arbor Day spread for juniors in the basement of the central school. The four o'clock plan shifted to after six as more than thirty five attendees joined. Food and coffee vanished quickly, and cleanup followed. A help-wanted notice for Wright Hall appeared at the end.
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Central School
Ellsworth
Free medical consultations for Gratiot county families
Hundreds of Gratiot county families are offered free consultations with distinguished specialists for a limited period. The ad lists numerous diseases treated without surgery and promises relief for conditions from piles to deafness, with testimonials backing the physicians' skill. Office hours and contact details are provided for those seeking care.
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Gratiot
United States
Canada
Surprise Party for Sam Case at Home
A score of friends surprised Sam Case at his home last evening to celebrate his birthday. Sam joined the party with the uninvited guests and enjoyed the lively gathering. A whale bone whip was left with Mr Case as a reminder of the occasion.
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Sam Case
Sam
Mr. Case
Stove Demonstration At Local Store This Week
Otto Sanderhoff demonstrates the Dangler gasoline stove at a local store this week with hot coffee and cookies served. The notice invites attendees to be present for the event and to learn about the stove’s merits.
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Otto Sanderhoff
Winning Buick pilot dominates New Orleans Mardi Gras race
That Bol Burman, the noted Buick pilot, proved fearless by winning the 10 mile world's track championship at the New Orleans Mardi Gras speed carnival. He claimed a $1,700 stock Buick title, defeating Lewis and Strang as Robertson at Vanderbilt claimed an O A P Savannah Grand Prix similes, while also breaking the world record by one minute.
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Bol Burman
New Orleans
Lewis
Strang
Isottaana Robertson
Vanderbilt
Burman to Lead Buick Racing Team on Florida Course
Robert Burman joins Strang to form a Buick speed team for 1900 events. Burman, famed as fearless and risk taking, will race Buick cars after breaking from Strang’s ranks. He set records at Briarcliff and Lowell road race and nearly beat Lancia in Savannah last October, showing strong American car performance. Buick cars are sold in Alma and Gratiot counties by Nelson Brow.
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Strang
Buick Company
Burman
Buick
Tina
Briarcliff
Lowell
Savannah
Lancia
Alma
Gratiot County
Nelson Brow
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Royal Grape
Allen Mazieton
Alma Boy
Emmanuel Bruggle
Ernest Fanby
Alma Sie Savings Bak
Banking Department
Hanks
National Bank
Eouiza Co
State Bank AT
Breckenridge
Capital
Alex
Chisholm Cashler
Tet
G.D. Ross
Wright Hall
Toronto
Slater House
Tod P
Suprise Party
Robert Burman
Florida
Sive
Cluett
Oxfords
G. J. Maier & CO
Tion
Caple Hardware
Detroit
Broady Hyo
Nand Cafe
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