City council makes appointments amid party tension
In St Louis a metropolitan Democratic melee claimed the city marshal post as a key contest. Appointment friction surfaced over Davison as marshal, amid broader city improvements and political shifts. Local notices, staffing changes, and moves across neighborhoods followed, including transfers and housing updates.
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Marehal
Uther Ilene
Interont
St Louie
Peark
Morton
Cleveland
Fragments from Last Week at Alma and Town News
A jumble of notes reports a lost valued horse near Alma, a fire starter accident at a locomotive yard, and humorous pond antics as Hart and Harry swap places in a splashy tug of war. It mentions fishing, lodging scarcity, April season plans, ticket sales, a minor train accident, and a near miss with a revolver during practice.
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Geo. Payne
Ani Hee
Alma
Mort
Baker
Harry Parsons
Hart
Harry
Will
Ding Leen
Wm.rcutt
Lake George
Teddie Utley Fee
New Haven Briefs and Local Notes
New Haven and surrounding areas report a wind storm that damaged a store on Abe Seifret place. A petition succeeds for a new post office on the town line between Somer and New Haven. District No 6 organizes a Sunday school with George Davitt as superintendent. Mrs Frank Ellicott of Alma visits William Ellicott.
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New Haven
Champling
Abe Seifret Place
Somer
Robert McNabb
Jacob Hellman
J. Eisenford
Frank Squires
George Davitt
Wen
Hastford
Edwin Aikens
Bear St. Johns
W. J. Everest
Manning
J. Teed
Mre
Frank Ellicott
Alma
William Ellicott
Forest Hill Notes of Local Moves and Visits
Forest Hill notes report Mrs Crawford and family moving back to their Sammerton farm. James Aberlin returns from years abroad and Pinley Stout of Ohio visits relatives. Ladies Aid held a chicken pie sale at Wesley Sundail's residence. Clifford of Ashley visits sister Mrs Maggie Oberlin. A temperance lecture is planned at the schoolhouse next Tuesday. Missionary society meets with Mrs Hull Saturday afternoon. Mrs K Paront of St Louis may attend. Harriet Vanderbeek and Nettie plus Dora Wood of St Louis visit over Sunday. Attle Veruie Rock loses a finger to a door during strong wind Monday.
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Mme Dora Wood
St. Louis
Attle Veruie Rock
North Shade Gounwon Burial Notices and Local Reflections
The North Shade column notes two recent deaths: Freya Glover, a widowed mother’s son, buried at Payne cemetery beside his father after a funeral at Maple Rapids Christian church. Tyler, born Genesee county New York in June 182, died near age 72. he settled in the area in 1903 and was remembered for cheerful charity. A large funeral procession accompanied Tyler’s interment, with local villagers offering praise amid farm and town life updates. The piece ends with political and social musings on hot crops, labor, and a call to vote Republican after current grievances.
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North Shiniw
Freya Glover
Christian Shurch
Maple Rapide
Payne Cemetery
G. Ty
Mr. Tyler
Genesee County
Tir
Ln. Provens
Infant Buried After BreckENridge Death Notice
The infant child of Mr Arnold who lives north of town was buried from the M. E. church on Thursday. Neighbors extend deep sympathy in this loss. Miss Carothers visited Ithaca over the weekend. A large crowd attended the high school play The Heroic Dutchman, earning about 12 in proceeds. plans for a Wheeler performance follow. Mickey preached at the M E church Sunday and conducted services at the Lebany church formerly The Corey, urging dedication for the good cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Satur
Wheeler
Mickey
M. E
Hoe
New Methodist
Lebany
Gamer & Co
North Wheeler News Briefs From Local Happenings
Morton Hammond moved into Frank Clamen's house. Kinoy rented the Wyant plane and moved on. James Piehtel started a cow last week. Will Scott returned to his old job in the slave dull at Shepferd after a few weeks at home. James Brinstow welcomed a daughter Alfred Herrick and wife of Ithwen visited Herrick parents. Mrs Howard Northroop is very sick. Agness Northroup, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H Northroup, remains at grandmother's with spring plans. Stone is building in a stone cellar with Martin Hakes mason work.
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Morton Hammond
Frank Clamen
A.B. Herrick
Howard Northroop
Leslie
Misa Agness Northroup
H. Northroup
Martin Hakes
Elwell Local Notes And Incidents Report
Elwell week reports include 1416 dozen eggs shipped, Free Amebary’s horse ran away breaking a wheel, no injuries. Rev Sutton returns to Lake George timber work, Wilson Shafer visits Elwell, Mr. Tann from California arrives, Whelps Brothers’ egg wagon starts, Mr Boyer ill, Dr McLaughlin’s horse injured, court case Holmes vs Taylor postponed, surprise at Mary Taylor gathering. community announcements and social events noted.
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Elwell
Amebary
Tiurt
Rov
Sutton
Anin
Lake George
Wilson Shafer
Tann
California
Jst
Bright
Whelps Brothers
Boyer
Ithaca Minstrels Warm Ithade Hall Audience
Ithaca report notes Gortonu's minstrels entertained a large crowd Monday evening. Ithade Commandery Knight Templars attended services at the Baptist church Sunday. Marshal Pettit reports no arrest in Pompeii store break in. M F Chafey entertained guests from out of town last week. Henry Laws, once ill with peritonitis, is said to be out of danger. Pettit learned Sunday that two tramps were held at Laning, believed to be the suspects.
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Gortonu
The
Baptist Church
Dangger
Pettit
Laning
Notable Young Thieves Arrested At Pom Pel Store
A Wednesday incident reports two youths Pat Dolan and Tom Allen breaking into a Pom Pel store taking goods before being captured. They are to be transported to Ingham jail within ten days. In Ashley, Charles Manchester’s fifty second birthday brings a surprise gathering of sixty five friends who presented a rocking chair and table of treats before departing.
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Pompel
Pat Dolan
Tom Allen
Ingham
Betty Rath
Charles Manchester
Ashley
Mr. Manchester
Resolutions of Respect for Departed Member
At a regular meeting of Billy Cracon Pont No S67 department of Michigan G A R the following resolutions were read: death of Commend Dill a worthy member of this Post and former member of the 4th Michigan Cavalry who took part in the capture of Jefferson Davis. We extend sympathy to the bereaved family and drape the charter for thirty days. A copy of these resolutions will be published in St Louis and Ithaca papers and spread on Post records. A copy will be sent to the bereaved family in Lansing. J B Banta Committee.
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Billy Cracon Pont
Department of Michigan
G. A. KR
Riowiven
Dill
Ith Michgan Cavalry
Jefferson Davis
St. Louis
Ithaca
Lansing
Hirosny Acorn
J. B. Banta
Memorial Notice for Harnet L Watson and Family
In Memorial Breckenridge April 4 dies Harnet L Watson aged 77. Harriet J Wilcox born Batavia N Y Jan 17 1917 married John Watson of Auburn N Y in 15 locating Howell Livingston county. Family hardships, military service, faith and long widowhood noted with survivors: daughters Mrs George Richardson Mrs Gilen Brown Mrs Trina Phippeny and sons C Watson Chas S Watson John Watson plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral flag and services led by local ministers.
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Breckenridge
Harnet L. Watson
Harriet J. Wilcox
Batavia, Y
John d. Watson
Auburn
N. Y
Howell
Livingston County
Wateoo Nelig
Milford
Outland County
Hreinard
Beloit
Wisconsin
John A
Spettsylvania
Provence
Ithaca
Isth
Gratiot
Bello A
Mary E
Thomas Crawford
Miltant
Iss
Hide
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church In
Chey
George Hichardson
Gilen. Brown
Trina
Phippeny
Manistique
C. Watson
de. Chas
Watton
John Watson
BH. Peit
King of
Obituary for Mrs Teabella Coleman in North Star Township
Mrs Teabella Coleman born April 20 in Edinburgh Scotland came to Canada as a child then lived in Quebec for about 20 years. She later moved to Clinton County Michigan and Newark Gratiot County before settling in North Star Township where she died April 00, 184 at age 100 years 10 days. She died from complications of motion and bowel issues amid a living faith in Christ and was a member of the C B church. Funeral services were held at the church in North Star conducted by Jm Brooks.
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Teabella Coleman
Edinburgh
Scotland
Quebec
Canada
Ton McRae
William McRae
William
Clinton County
Mich
Nathan Coleman
Newark Township
Gratiot County
North Star Township
C. B. Chureh
North Star
Brooks
Pealme
Finest stave and heading mill rises from ruin at Ithaca
On the site of the burned mill in Ithaca, C. W. Althouse reopens a superior stave and heading mill in April. The rebuilt plant features enhanced fire protection, a modern boiler and kiln system, electricity lighting, and a 175,000 foot timber capacity. Town supporters funded rebuilding with a 2,000 bank honor.
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Ovensyon
C. W. Althouse
Mt Ihacn
Uae
Starcore
Planer
Kheading Junter
Turner
Hayett and Smith
Detroit
James Hyeeard
Ithaca
Althouse
Mayflower Stock Quips In Sea Family Tale
Miss Buckbay asks about the Chel sea family heritage and whether theirs is older. Mrs Buckbay answers they are of Mayflower stock, but ancestors lag behind by five minutes in leaving the boat, a quip attributed to Puck.
Portrait of Lent Cornwallis in Gibraltar View Cataloged in Birmingham
A Birmingham bookseller's catalog describes a 1748 portrait of Lent Cornwallis standing on a high vantage overlooking the town and straits of Gibraltar. In the background ships steam along the straits while emitting large clouds of smoke, as cited by the N. F. Tribune.
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Birmingham
England
Lent Cornwallis
Straits
Gibraltar
N. F. Tribune
Hotel Lafayette Opens Under Captain Holcombe
Lake Minnetonka Minn opens Jane 30 under Capt. E. Holcombe who has long managed the Lafayette. The season promises unusually brilliant hospitality and a bustling hostelry at the famed Lake.
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Lafayette
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
E. ¥. Holcombe
The
Patents Granted to Michigan Inventors This Week
A weekly report listing Michigan inventors and their patents with note of the assignee firms in Detroit Niles Grand Rapids Lansing and other cities. Patents cover devices from grain meters to steam generators and cheese forming machines and include wheel and fence wiring related mechanisms.
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Michigan
O. A. Snow & Co
Washington D. C
J. W. Coker
Niles
R. Dong- Ina
J. P. Austin
Detroit
A. W. Finlayson
HL. M. Geiger
Grand Rapids
L. A. Greeley
Motenel
H. D. Hodgkina
F. Jackson
Hansinville
P. Dames
Vanalia
Clas
J. D. Keller
D. W. Oliver
E. Oviatt
Lansing
W. H. de Durand
Memphis
Zovland
van Gorder
C. H. Whitman
Excelsior
Cele Wilcos
Hay City
Train Crate Alma Inthrooth Abbrev Notice
Fragmentary OCR listing appears to reference names Alma integrates with event notes and a general pass adventure. Distinct entities include Alma and Hollenbeck and Bennet with a March date. Reading indicates a street or event notice typical of a local listing. The readable segment lacks a clear action or outcome.
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Alma Inthrouth Sa
Bennet
Wit Hollenbeck
Alma
Fragmented rail advertising notices across Michigan areas
A garbled OCR fragment lists various rail and dining ads tied to Benton Harbor St Joseph Muskegon Grand Rapids and Chicago routes. Names like DeHaven and DeHaven Alma appear as agents or passenger references amid scattered phrases about buffet parlors sleeping cars and through connections. Distinct entities include Warner palace and Chicago, with scattered routing hints.
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Rash
Bis
Benton Harbor
St Joseph
Bas Wagner Paleo Buffet Parlor
Chieag le Pw
Warner Palace
Chicago
Grand Rapids Muskegon
Mevens
Grance DeHaven
Alma
Gen
Paas't Rand
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North Wheeler
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