Memorial Day Observance Led by State Troops and G A R
Memorial Day events in Gratiot County will be led by state troops at the high school auditorium under Rev Duffey. The Republic Band and local groups will assist. A parade on Gratiot Avenue leads to the cemetery for services, with veterans and community members urged to participate and notify the committee if they have special arrangements or injuries to honor. A notable wartime widow donated a tombstone and funds, exemplifying civic patriotism.
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Toore
Duffey
Theigh School
Ilong
Republic Band
Pauwels
Ui Golly
Argunian- Tite
Vty
Willie Rowdy
Enouel) Hutimoliles
GAR
Gratiot
Theem
France
Frida
Wang
Germany
Rudick Buys Majority Interest in Republic Billiard Hall
Prank Rudich becomes sole owner of the Republic Billiard Hall after purchasing most of John Lachini’s stake. He plans changes and improvements to attract patrons, aiming for broader appeal and modernization of the venue.
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Awerest
John Lachini
Republic Billiard Hall
Rudich Brome
Republic Billiard Hatch
Glink & Int Jue
Luin & Rudich
Open Their New Store Saturday in Alma
The 6 and 4k store, formerly Welch bazaar, will open Saturday morn ing under Cushing and Benedict. They purchased the store six weeks ago and redecorated to offer an up to date bazaar with a wide stock. They plan to hire local help and stock a generous showing of band 166 pounds while staying reasonably priced.
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Welch Bazaar
Cushing & Benedict
Alma Merchante
Alma
Cushing
Amon
Amall
Geitil
Appointments Made Tuesday
Tuesday appointments filled by the commission brought only a few changes to office positions. The article notes that several posts remain unchanged while a handful of offices received new incumbents, reflecting a selective reshuffle within the body.
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Commission
Reynolds 15 the Manager
Reynolds 15 the manager appointment highlights a city mainstay transfer. James G. Kress succeeds Spinney as attorney. William Reynolds named city manager and engineer of Alma, with Dowagiac contract offered. Reappointments for Carl Gallagher and W. Adams noted, while police and marshal positions avoided conflict. Board of review and special assessors selected. Otto Hewlky and Frank Bennet named constables.
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Murphy
James G. Kress
Alma
Ithaca
John DP. Spinney
Kress
Spinney
William Reynolds
Lowarlar
Alvin
Dowaglac
W. Adams
Carl E. Gallagher
Marahal
Tual
Cig
Atin Fetter
Alea
Hedoen N. Dag
Board of Review
Ransom J. Frakery
Mary W. Notestein
John D. Sullivan
Board of Xperialispessoras
Adeline Pages
Aliest I. Cook
P.M. Senth
Otto Hewlky
Frank Bennet
State meeting of D Cel Aul agents in Lansing this Saturday
A state convention of all fled agents and district managers of the D Cel Aul company will be held in Lansing Saturday with about 150 firms representatives in attendance. The gathering, invited by the Lansing chamber of commerce, will cover salesmanship publicity and product superiority. A note on travel pay adjustments for discharged service members is included with instructions to contact Mr. M. W. Pickering.
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D-Cel-Aul
Lansing
Lansing Chamber of Commerce
Theratary
Serview
M. W. Pickering
Washington
D.C
Pickering
J. W. Fordney
Fragmentary 19th century notes on players and games
The text sketches a garbled account mentioning Michigan and a player named Rowinson and titles like Signet and Fentun. It references a town, a game, and partial names without clear dates, teams, or outcomes, leaving a fragmented, non-cohesive sports snippet.
Methodists Launch Centenary War Reconstruction Drive
After months of planning the Methodist Centenary drive aims to raise 105 004 for war reconstruction work and foreign missions. From May 18 to 25 volunteers canvass across the city with supper and briefing events planned. final reports to be given at the evening service.
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Viety Law Committee
York City
Willcwle
Coweta
Alma
Everliy
Pautn
Pemmediately
Alma College Girls Glee Club Concert at Presbyterian Church
The Alma College Glee Club presented a Monday concert at the Presbyterian Church before a large audience. The program included items such as Nymphe and Paws, The Light Costonets, A Proselet Hult Nour, and Barcarolle. A Tuesday vote on rate increases will be held. all members are urged to attend and discuss the issue beforehand.
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Alma College Cave
Presbyterian Church
UH. Parker
Itewn
Forrest
Delavan
Conmut
Good Roads Are Boosted Effortseneed to Adopt County System
Efforts are underway to push a special election to adopt a county road system. Local leaders rally support, citing improvements in infrastructure and regional development. Community groups urge voters to back the measure portrayed as a step toward lasting transportation upgrades.
County road system discussed at Gratiot meeting
Rogers outlined plans for federal and state aid under the county road system. Township officers from eleven counties attended to hear about apportioning aid and maintaining key roads for summer work. A Gratiot club meeting followed with business and farmers focusing on road maintenance and early construction, aiming for a special election to implement the new system soon.
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Ithaca
Frank F Regers
Rogers
Gratiut
St Louis
Tarritory
Ecubeer
Alma
Aloa
Hase
Italian Army Lieutenant Addresses Alma College on Adriatic Claims
Neuberto Colletti, a lieutenant in the Italian army’s partition section, spoke at Alma College to discuss Italy’s Adriatic claims including Fiume. He argued Italy entered WWI to unite Italian peoples under its rule and answered student questions during the chapel address. He disavowed Central Adjustment bureau involvement in the message.
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Neuberto Colletti
Alma College
Fiume
Adriatic
Italy
Fragmented treaty text on seniority rules and governance
The passage appears to sketch a complex set of seniority rule adaptations for an organization or body. It references personnel, committees, and procedural aims, with mentions of governance, accountability, and potential reforms affecting decision making.
Alma College baseball team fights protest in loss at Ypsilanti
Alma College dropped three games on a long road trip. Ypsilanti defeated Alma 4 to 2 with Crittenden pitching while Kalamaso Norindla edged Alma by one run. A protest over a batting order error in the fourth inning of the Friday game led to a protest and a likely replay ordered by Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association officials.
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Ferrow
Bay City
Stephen
Oake
Hunter
Republics
Oaks
Bell
Beavers
Republic
Almailege
Ypsylantt
Jasonore
Crittenden
Almay
Kalamas
Norindla
Katanaioa College
Hitler
Amit Vollee
Tom Hort
Belganit
Birrore Siunled Werth
Jammer Etliege
Forte Wingles
Leslie Fuer
Angen
Alotyid Nomerus Ecorkie
Thrnah
Williams
Anter
Gels
Warner
Coach Field
Michigan
Alma
Umps
Gary
Budget Submitted by City Commission for Coming Year
The city commission adjourned meeting approved a budget of 101 415.01 for the coming year with funds allocated to Contingent 72 092.44 Highway 4 418.99 and Interest and Sinking 17 802.18. A public hearing is set for May 1 at 0 00 a m and continues until the next day.
Notice of Removal for Twin Cities Realty and Rogers
On and after Monday May 19 the Twin Cities Realty company and William H Rogers justice of the peace will be located in the rear left hand rooms on the secant Moor of the Gaffney block 124 State st Wanigas at Brunners.
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Twin Cities Realty Company
William H. Rogers
Justice of the Peace
Secant
Gaffney Block
State St
Victory Loan drive ends with Alma county short of quota
On Pridey the county faced a short of 150000 as the Victory Loan campaign continued. Alma rallied with many new subscriptions, notably from local firms and residents, and the county still sought to reach half its quota. A telephone canvass boosted efforts, and next week a full district report will detail Alabama camp activities and bank subscriptions.
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Wien
Alva
Thiet
Alm
Alma
Beirae
Weluan
Republic Morgy
Alma State Stvlies Bank
Centra Michigan Light & Power Co. Symons’ Wholesite Grocery
Mra. A. W. Wripiit
Francis King
J W. Robernson
Henry HH. Soule
L A. Sharp
Jorham Allen
T. Arnold Robinson
Phairmian
Albion Nine Aims To Beat Alma In Michigan Meet
Albion college baseball coach Ellerby sends a strong Maroon and Cream squad to Davis field for a third Michigan intercollegiate game against Alma. Alma’s Field expects a tough battle as Alma’s fresh hurler Crittenden may start, while Albion seeks a needed win to stay in title contention amid season’s hot pursuit.
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Ellerby
Albion College
Davis Field
Michigan
Albion Crew
Albion
Kalamazoo
Albionites
Alma
Conch Field
Hia
Alma College
Hia Baneh
Maroon and Cream
Crittenden
Boyne
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Rev. Ouffey Tre
S.A. TC
Auto Drivers
Ovear Vibber
Rudick
D. Welch
Leharuers
Tw Beavers
Wis
Sherlow
Adaine
Vihbee and
Gallagher
Hress
N-Cel-Au Company
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Tie Diechante
Nis Orieica Ovaster
Conghate Lations
A. Rowinson
Rhombi Paston
FR Foutan
Mtr
Jeans
Methodists
M. EB
Girls’ Glee Club
Mae Blick
Rogereh
Chadwick
Glee Club
Pinno
Tahay Miva Parily
Chit Mosay Pitlow
Smart
Eifert
Seuberto Colletti
Central Adjustment Bureau
Wm. H. Rogers
Wanigas
Bronner’s
Toca
WIN Ang
Ypsi Normals
Kazoo Normal
Kazoo College
Brunner's
County
Wilfhe Meachert
Hiuntoy
Tie
Chieneo
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