Two Women Allege Eichorn Alibi in Epler Murder Case
The Ithaca murder trial for Albert Eichorn saw sensational testimony from Mrs. John Todd and Mrs. G. Pappas who testified Eichorn visited them the night of Beatrice Epler’s murder. Constable George Brown admitted he had taken pay from both county and defense. The trial continues with rebuttal witnesses pending as jurors await a decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epler
Geo. Brown
Alma
John Todd
G. Pappas
Toledo
Mmain
Albert Eichorn
Beatrice Epler
Gilson
Beaudry
Cooper
Ithaca
George Brown
Race Bridge
East Superior Street
Mass Meeting to Boost Navy Enlistments in Alma
One of Alma’s largest mass meetings since World War I begins next Monday evening at the M E church to encourage enlistments in the United States Navy aiming for 500000 sailors. Speakers include J N McCall editor of the Gratiot County Herald, Rev Duffey of the M E church, and two Detroit figures. A parade precedes the event at 7 20 with plans for an unusual procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
M. E
United States Navy
Shepherd
J. N. McCall
Gratiot County Herald
Ithaca
Duffey
M. EB. Church
Detroit
Alma awards contract for new ward school building
The Alma school board let the contract Monday for a new ward school in East Alma, total bid about 41 755 for building heating and wiring, ahead of estimates. N A Starr of Royal Oak, builder of five Alma schools, won the bid for the structure at 37 490, with heating plumbing to Edward Giggons of Lansing at 870 and wiring to Michigan Briss and Electrical Co of Lansing at 76. Site clearing by Neil McCallum completed. construction to begin promptly as officials aim for a sturdy, cost efficient facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
East
N. A. Starr
Royal Oak
New Ward
Edward Giggons
Lansing
Michigan Briss and Electrical Company
Neil McCallum
Starr
Alma School Board
Tel
New Alma Plant Adds Small Frame Building
The X-Cel-All company in this city built a new 20 by 24 foot frame addition with cement floors on the west side of the main plant this week, as work continues on a planned 100 by 30 foot expansion. Manager Bumborough said several division men inspected the selling operations at the plant Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X-Cel-All
Alma
Inter
Bumborough
Tme
Alma College to Hold Commencement Early This Year
Alma College will finish its year with an early commencement on Wednesday May 29 due to wartime labor needs. Rev Joseph Cochran of Detroit will deliver the address at 10 00 a m followed by a luncheon at Wright Hall Teachers will award athletic letters and trustees will honor graduates during the week. Twenty graduates will be capped including one serving abroad with the U S army The schedule includes baccalaureate services May 26 and a trustees meeting May 28 with alumni luncheon and senior events observers expected to attend the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Joseph W. Cochran
D. DL
Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church of
Detroit
Wright Hall
The
Athletic Association
Oliver
Helen Baker
Thessalon
Ontario
Olive Bath
Bad Axe
Frank Bitener
Alma
Bess Brown
Purnell
Earl Cofemay
Hastings
Marion Cooper
Lansing
Elizabeth Creaser
Marty Doane
Lulu Bird
Frank E. Ellsworth
Kalamazoo
Octavio Guerra Altea
Ruth Hooper
Chee Kennedy
Chicago
Harold Lampman
Clare
Edith Layer
Unionville
Linton Melvin
DeTour
Lawes Rather
Verne Richards
Lucille Smith
Wheeler
Carl Street
Wm. H. Maxon
D. D
Tald
Harry Means Crooks, Jr
Fingl Chapel
Kinder Farten
Board of Trustees
College Grove
Ethel Palmer
Joseph Cochran
Sunday School Conference With Dr Peter Stair
Dr Peter Stair Sunday school specialist in Bishop Henderson’s cabinet will speak at the Methodist Episcopal church for a two day conference on Sunday school problems Sunday and Monday May 19 and 20. A large gathering is expected and good results are anticipated from his visit to the city. The J M Montigel implement store on East Superior street is expanding with enlarged offices and new shelving to improve the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Stair
Theodore S. Henderson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Twouay
Methodist Church
Thin City
J. M. Montigel Implement Store
East Superior Street
Alma native Major Royce decorated by French general
Major Ralph Royce of Hancock Michigan, a West Point graduate and former Alma boy, received the War Cross from a French general on May 1. He led an air squadron at the front and conducted a reconnaissance flight over enemy lines. He is from a noted Gratiot county family with Civil War ties and has two brothers in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Royce
Hancock
Michigan
Alma
Royce
West Point
Ralph Ely
Gratiot County
Deming
New Mexico
U.S
T. A. Ely
Browhaker
Alma College Sends Half Its Men To Service In War
Alma College led by example with 101 men in college classes last year and 49 entering government service, nearly 50 percent. The service roster includes officers and enlisted across army and navy, with names of notable graduates such as Lieut Ed Wyatt and Lieut Mark Spinney among those serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American College
Alma College
United States
Army
Navy
Alma
Ht. Wyatt
Mark L. Spinney
Alovto Beshgetoor
John Arthur McIntyre
Arnold Robinson
Efford Beverly
William Murphy
Donald Smith
Narrance
J. Hopkins
Dallas Brock
Clarence Jeasup
Henry King
Russell Gaffney
Dwight von Thurn
Lieut von Thurn
Lloyd Smitt
Clifford Cummings
Robert Noteetols
Lyman Howe Traveling Festival Set for May 24 25 in Alma
The Lyman Howe Traveling Festival is scheduled for May 24 and 25 in Alma as a Red Cross benefit. If the M E church cannot host, the committee will move the event to an alternate venue while still aiming for Friday and Saturday evening shows and a Saturday matinee. Announcement next week will confirm start times and venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Howe
M. Eo
Alma
Liberty Loan Parade Hearse Captures City Attention
Leslie's Weekly featured the recent Liberty Loan parade in this city and a hearse adorned with a German helmet. A banner on the sides bore the caption Bay a Bond and Buy a Bill, drawing notable attention during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Liberty Loan
New Alma Public Schools Name 1918 19 Teaching Staff
The Alma school board released the list of teachers for the 1918 19 year. Most current staff are to return, due to proven results and teacher scarcity. Names cover high school Union Hillcrest Elmwood Republic and primary divisions with several vacancies noted for seventh and eighth grades.
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Alma
A. F. Schultx
A. C. Lachtman
Elta Clark
Elinor Bittner
Helen Cone
Laura Lesh
Hurl Scudder
Ray Kimball
Margaret Worzyls
Berry] McClelland
Mae Jones
Mae Hamilton
Floyd Maxwell
Union School
Miks Cora Durlap
Mincipal
Laura Soule
Henrietta van Lew
Ethel Vaughn
Louis Keller
Deparmental
Bertha McLaren
Frances Stitt
Winifred Trapp
Mary Orser
Minnie Marsh
Frances Watson
Anetta Melaen
Janet Allen
Mary Durkee
Lucile Mersihew
Inez Santy
Mabel Snyder
Ethel Smith
Edna Kathman
Norma Johnson
Ruth Mardy
Hillcrest
Marion Hale
Joan Pattison
Hiy Hall
Georgia Mood
Elmwood
Alice Harvey
Madeline Haggard
Republic
Floasie Slater
Elwell Church Address Promotes Red Cross Drive
A speaker from Ithaca will address Elwell churchgoers Sunday evening on the upcoming Red Cross drive. The audience is expected to be large as the message is described as important for the people of Elwell and the surrounding area.
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F. IL
Convis of
Ith
Aca
Elwell
Regerd
Farmer accused of hoarding wheat and antiwar stance
A complaint filed with the Department of Justice and referred to the food administration alleges John Stake, near Wheeler, hoarded wheat and refused sale. Witnesses claim he is pro-German, wants American vessels sunk, and held 600 bushels of wheat, wool from 80 sheep, and 25 tons of hay. Investigations by the county Protective League may lead to charges and further reports of shortages and actions to compel sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
John Stake
Wheeler
Food Administration
Germany
Stake
American ‘Protective Leawne
Heosideranf
League
First Baptist Church Dedicates New Addition
The First Baptist church unveiled its completed structure with a steam heated building and a lighted art glass Sunday school area on a level with the auditorium. Dedication sermons by Rev. Justin Roberts praised the growth and pledged funds were fully raised for the building fund over two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Justin Roberts
Northern
Michigan
Isaiah
God
Mary Sharp Sibley
Roberts
Miss Jones
Presbyterian Church
Crooks
Alma College
Baptist Church
Will Compete In War Savings Speech Contest
Eighth grade pupils will compete for honors in four minute war savings speeches on Wednesday May 2 at 2 20 at the union school. The public is invited to attend. Speakers include Jack Rockwell Gladys Ayling Elma Lyon Lell Smith Lea Handley Elliott Crooks Lois Smith Bernard Graham Kenneth Moore John Holmes and Hele Pettyjohn.
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Union School
Jack Rockwell
Gladys Ayling
Elma Lyon
Lell Smith
Lea Handley
Elliott Crooks
Lois Smith
Bernard Graham
Kenneth Moore
John | Holmes
Hele
Pettyjohn
May Call the Married Men Enclassification Announcement
Gratini County Draft Board must reclassify and call sixty one men on May 2 for military duty. Married since May 1 1917 are added to quota from deferred workers, forcing some farmers into service. Army needs men, boards must act and class one priority governs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratini County
Cliss
Alma Battles Oliver For Michigan Intercollegiate Title On Friday
Alma College faces Olivet on Davis Field in a decisive Intercollegiate clash. Coach Helmer relies on Eddie Boyne and Marlette’s Lassie to back Rayne’s 84 strikeouts as the maroon and cream seek the championship, aiming to extend their lead after a season of strong form and a prior loss to Olivet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Olivet College
Davis Field
Hase Hall
Harry Helmer
Alma
Oliver
Maroon and Cream
Crimson
Alma i
Hilladale
Helmer
Eddie Boyne
Marlette Ladix
Rayne
Farmer Dead. Arcada Township Resident Dies at Home
Eling H. Raycraft a prominent Arcada farmer died at his home early Tuesday after a brief illness. He was about 7 years and many months old. Born in Rochester North Carolina he came to Michigan with his parents and lived here most of his life. Survived by wife Lillian two sons Burr and John Raycraft and one sister Mrs Elina Post. Funeral held at home this afternoon with Rev Duffey of the M E church and the Alma Masonic lodge in charge. Interment in Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwell
Jorge
C. F. Hall
McLaughlin
W. C. Pugsley
F. A. Knight
Alma College
J. Frank Jackson
St. John's Church of
Alma
Eling H. Raycraft
Arcada Township
Rochester
N. C
Michigan
Lillian
Burr
John Raycraft
Elina Post
Duffey
M. E. Church
Alma Masonic Lodge
Riverside Cemetery
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Cros
Eichorn
C. A. Miller
Republic Motor Truck Co
St. Paul
Salt Lake City
MASS
P Contractor
Starr of
Cochran
Altho’ College
Conpere
U. S
Alma Public Schools
Graniiot County
Olivet
Elias WH. Raycraft
Arcada
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