Officials Know the Parties Murder Confession in Alma
Investigation by Alma police and Gratiot county prosecutor yields a confession in a case involving the discovery of two baby bodies in Holiday Park. Officers Vibber and Murphy, with Ora L. Smith, pursue charges while awaiting warrants likely to include criminal abortion. Names withheld pending charges as prosecutors handle multiple cases.
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Alma
Holiday Park
Oscar Vibber
Murphy
Vibber
Ora L. Smith
Gratiot
Tapioca Contains Possible Ground Glass in Forest Hill Supply
Justice William Rogers seized several pounds of tapioca from a Forest Hill grocer after Mrs Strouse found crystalline particles in a pudding. Rogers will have chemical analysis done to confirm if the crystals are ground glass and may refer the case to justice authorities. FE. M. Wood aids in the investigation and is ill.
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Willian Rogers
Forest Hill
Mra Strouse
Mra
Strouse
Department of Justice
FE. M. Wood
American Protective League
Rogers
Alma High School to Hear Samuel Dickie Speaker at Graduation
Samuel Dickie president of Albion College will speak at Alma high school commencement on Thursday evening June 20. He is regarded as a forceful speaker with a strong message for graduates. Contracts have been signed for Ringling Bros circus to appear July 1st, drawing large crowds in Alma, a town known for its circus history.
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Samuel Dickie
Albion College
Alma High School
Dickie
Ringling Bros Circus
Alma
Howe Attraction Brings Lyman Howe Festival to Alma
The Lyman Howe Traveling Festival visits Alma Friday and Saturday May 24 and 25 at the Methodist Episcopal church. Shows run Friday and Saturday evenings with a Saturday matinee, presented by the Young Men's class with proceeds over expenses benefiting the Red Cross of Alma.
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Lyman Howe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lane
Red Cross of
Alma
Gratiot County Boy in Army Writes Home From Camp Gordon
Olen G. Worris of Sumner township writes his parents and brother about joining the national army and an extended trip by special train from Camp Custer to Camp Gordon Georgia. He recalls crowds cheering as 14 carloads of khaki soldiers passed through Detroit Toledo Cincinnati and Covington and describes meals washing dishes and sleeping in train seats while the party viewed a bustling city. He notes meeting pretty girls in Covington and the lively scenes along the route.
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Olen G
Worris
Sumner Township
National Army
Camp Gordon
John Ferris
Sanmner
Homer
Camp
Custer
Metroit
Red Cross
Toledo
Cincinnati
Covington
Jaye
Eichorn murder case in Ithaca court moves toward defense
In Ithaca circuit court the Eichorn murder trial nears the end of the prosecution case as the defense plans its strategy. Beaudry and Mrs. Gilson’s testimonies frame rumors of a conspiracy and possible alibi challenges. Jury selection has stretched since mid April with the verdict unlikely before mid month.
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Albert Eichorn
Ithaca
Smith
Kelly Sears
David Boundry
Alma
Tne
Eichorn
David Beaudry
Gilson
Alma Moves On City Water Wells Plan For Improved Supply
Mayor Francis King pushes council to continue well drilling on the eastern Alma allotment on Superior street opposite Union school. Four to five wells will feed about two thousand gallons per minute with pumps ordered. Water expected by December and chlorine treatment required before mains are fit. A near future city pumping station will house the pumps. project costs run into thousands with a performance-focused contract.
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Francis King
Wella
Alma
Superior Street
Union School
Stole Beans Two Young Men Accused in Summer Township
William Carl and Charles Carl, two young men from west of Sumner, allegedly stole 4.80 dollars worth of beans from William Gee’s farm in Sumner Township. The beans were located in St Louis by Deputy Arthur Murphy and W Hutchinson of Elwell after the theft was reported. The Carl lads were arrested, waived examination, and their hearing was set for May 15 before Justice Newell Smith.
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Olt
William Carl
Charles Carl
William Gee
Sumner Township
St. Louis
Gee
Arthur Murphy
W. Hutchinson
Elwell
Tech Carl
Newell Smith
Alma Young Men Get Commissions From Alma College
Seven Alma and Alma college men in the third officers training camp at Camp Custer Battle Creek earned second lieutenants' commissions. Names include Edward G Johnston Leland Fitch Alfred Papworth Forrest H Martette and William C Searle with others possibly among the group. The Alma contingent overall has had a strong success rate in securing commissions through multiple training camps with only one noted exception.
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Alma and
Alma College
Camp Custer
Battle Creek
Edward G. Johnston
Yale
Leland Fitch
Alfred Papworth
Howell
Alma
Forrest H. Martette
DeTour
William C. Searle
Ithaca
Kel. Sears
Hugh J. Bartley
Frank L. Garvelink
van G. Westley
Almat College
Alma and Kalamazoo Face Crucial Baseball Clash at Davia Field
Alma's green team meets Kalamazoo on Friday afternoon in a pivotal Michigan Intercollegiate championship clash. Arm strong is expected to start for Kazoo against Alma, with Boyne in top form for Alma. The two clubs are tied for leadership after a combined season of one loss each, following their football and basketball battles this year.
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Alma
Boorball
Kalamaxoo College
Davia Field
Michigan
Association
Kalamazog
Celery City
Tod
Alia
Young
Kazoo
Armstrong
Helmer
Kalamazoo
Boyne
Almay
Almayx
Fire razes Jake Sanders barn near Elwell
A large barn on the Jake Sanders farm north of Elwell burned Tuesday night of last week along with five horses and seven cows. Much farming gear inside was destroyed. estimated loss around ten thousand dollars. The blaze appears arson and the case is under investigation.
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Jake Sanders
Elwell
Appointments Made by King After Council Fight
Carney health officer chosen amid heated council clash with two votes supporting the decision. The episode follows a tense dispute over leadership, reflecting political maneuvering and authority tensions within the town government.
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Carney
Mayor King Threatens Resignation Over Health Officer Pick
At a Monday council meeting in Alina dind Mayor Francis King demanded a decisive health officer appointment. The council split 2-2 over Dr. Carney, prompting an executive session and a potential resignation offer before the final confirmation of the health officer and other city appointments.
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Francis King
Alina Dind
Myers
King
May
J. A. Chirk
Smith
Cme
Dr. Carney
Kypertzer
FH. Glass
J.C. Chick Voud
Carene
E. K. Smith
Oscar Wibber
John A. Spinney
Ho Veller Street
David Hammond
T. J. Carney
J. FP
Gratiot County surpasses Third Liberty Loan quota
Alma May 7 1018 the Liberty Loan Board of Gratiot County announces the county's Third Liberty Loan quota was exceeded. The official quota 499 410 dollars subscribed 501 000 10 dollars with 4118 subscribers. Additional subscriptions from corporate employees would bring the total near 5 000. Governor Sleeper commends Gratiot County and presented an Honor Flag for a ceremony at the county seat. Continued on page seven.
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Alma
Mich
Gratiot County
Liberty Loan Board
United States Treasury
Chicago
Toledo
Sleeper
Crottet
Camphiey
James W
Chip Sims Avery
Campaien Chenu
Tourn
Republic
Ober Ithien
St Luvin
Breckenridge
Eine
Gratiot
Robina
Mike
Michigan
Penninsula
Liberty Tourn
Rotunion
Alee Corpe
Avelstants
Liberty Loaf
Choireman Rotinweny
Lelesult
Apter
Grmvine Ernanty Bale
Aysain
Marie Ter
Brent Kett
Arvehearties
Western Union
Awis
Tye
Renita
Private Road Ownership Revealed In Alma Council Meeting
Alma city officials learned the town does not own Marshall Street, a private property for years now. The council discussed sidewalk construction on the south side while Supervisor Nick Saad noted the street is owned by Jotham Allen, a four-rod by eighty-rod strip remains outside city ownership. Water mains have been laid on the private land, reflecting past assumptions by council members.
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Alma
Marshall Street
Trent
Nick Saad
Jotham Allen
Mir
Alelen
Beekeepers 10 Convene in Alma Meeting Details
Beekeepers from Alma and area plan a May 14 session at the First State Bank directors room Alma Michigan. Two sessions with a 2 pm forenoon start and an afternoon program. Prof Edwin G Baldwin from the State University of Florida will discuss timely topics in beekeeping.
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First State Bank
Alma
Michigan
Edwin G. Baldwin
State University of Florida
Balwit
Bookcessers’ Review
Severty 7
Alea
Baldwit
Herth
South
Laval
Damertie
Heeper
Wwe
Dnl
Teachers Association Meeting Plans in St Louis May It
The Gratiot county Teachers' Association will meet at St Louis High School Saturday morning and afternoon May 11. A robust program is listed including sessions on music, German education, agriculture in the schools, and The Teachers' Conquest of the World. Speakers include Dr R Clyde Ford, W A Wood, Nina Sallstarry, and R C Saleberry.
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St. Louis
Sth
Gratiot County
Henefite
the County Normal
Nina Sallstarry
R. Clyde Fors
T Termiselon
Migle
Schunle
W. A. Wood
R. Clyde Ford
Axancation
Hich Chao Chamis
France
R Clyde Ford
R. C. Saleberry
Clyde Ford
Alm Public Schools End German Studies This Year
Acting on a superintendent recommendation and with high school backing the Alm board votes to discontinue German at the end of this school year. French will replace German in the local curriculum, reflecting a shift away from German methods of today.
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Board of Education
Alm Public Schools
Fas
Man Kultur
Gratiot County surpasses Liberty Loan quota in campaign
County chairmen reported Gratiot overran its Third Liberty Loan target with a substantial subscription surge. Crottet Cony and local volunteers led a last minute rally that pushed the county well above its quota, with Alma and neighboring towns contributing heavily and acknowledging statewide overages.
Alma official quarrels over printing charge claim
In an interview with Carl EB Gale Lager city clerk, a Alma Record reporter note the clerk denies saying the paper overcharged for a fatal notice last week. He asserts the aldermen teased the claim, then vows to prove the statement.
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Carl EB
Gale Lagher
Alma Record
Jaldermen
Record
Allerman
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Ction
HOWE
Ferris
Sumner
Teachers’ Association
Liberty Loan
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