Died in Sleep of Dexter M Ferry Millionaire Public Figure
Dexter M Ferry a prominent Michigan businessman and political figure died suddenly in his sleep. The 60s era magnate built up Detroit industries and held influential roles, including state Republican leadership and candidacies for governor and U.S. Senate. Survived by son Dexter M Jr and two daughters. Governor Warner praised his contributions to Michigan.
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Dexter M. Ferry
Mason Ferry
Mr. Perry
Morching
State Central Comitee
United States Senate
Mr. Ferry
Dexter M. Ferry, Jr
Mra i HE. Hooker
Greenwich
Sir Avery Coonley
Riverside
Mow Ferry
Farmington
Mich
Warner
DM. Ferry
Michigan
Detroit
Michigan Briefs Tell Tragic, Odd, and Legal Notes
A series of brief items from Manistee and nearby towns reports Nels Swanson killed in an accident at Lund's mill, Groves Fry found dead at his Dowagiac farm in a suspected stove fire, and 16 year old Mike Ella Waite attempting to poison herself with laudanum but thwarted by coworkers. Other notes include bank withdrawal fears, a Whiteman Fue debt case, a drowned man near Jackson and related family distress, real estate dealings in Hancock, and a medical ad for Hollister's Rocky Moon Man Tea.
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Ann Arba
Groves Fry
Dowagtac
Mike Ella Waite
Owosso
Iik If
Jantex Locke
Nike
Count Danke
New York
Chicarn
Netrabanks
Rawnard
Jackson
John Piuten
Hanrocy
Hancock
Pitter
John
Former Secretary Calls Banks Empowered for More Circulation
Former Secretary Lealie Shaw argues national banks should issue additional currency backed by government bonds. He suggests a 50 percent capital expansion cap with a 50 percent tax, claiming such moves could have boosted money supply, aided deposits, and eased demand for cash while keeping redemption secure through government-backed notes. The discussion notes a high postwar trade and seasonal business pulse influencing money velocity.
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Bhaw
Lealie M. Shaw
Naional
Local Figures Attend Weekend Visits and Services
Seville residents Mr and Mrs Charles Biggs visited her mother Mrs Packard while Mr and Mrs Markham visited family in Sickles over the weekend. Roy Moody from Park Jak stayed here a couple of weeks. Verna Rock went 10 miles north of Midland to work at a lumber yard. Wilson of Shepherd and David Wood of 8 Louis were in town Monday. Mr and Mrs Bert Hamilton of Miverdale spent Saturday here. Miss Man Moody traveled to Ann Arbor last Friday for treatment for her hearing. The Week Mr and Mrs fra Stony Who began Tuesday plans to go to several mor is. The remains of Mr Bogoy were brought here Sunday for funeral services at the Christian church in Shepherd. Coy lave at tawt sent in for a depot. they hope to erect it quickly. Mr and Mrs Bo Camdeld went to Jackson to visit another son. Evbel Markham went to Dickels to attend school and help in his store.
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Charles Biggs
Seville
Bert Hamilton
Miverdale
Man Moody
Ann Arbor
Anil
Bogoy
Christian Church
Shepherd
Mes Bo Camdeld
Jackson
Evbel Markham
Dickels
Emerson Arcada Hastie Builds New Home Condition
Mr Marclf sets a new condition to his house. Mr and Mrs He Fuller visited the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Andrew Sunday. Ernest Barnes and wife spent Sunday with her parents Ed Andrews. Mrs Sherman from Crystie visited her brother John Marolf and family.
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Hastie
Marclf
He Fuller
Andrew
Ernest Barnes
Ed. Andrews
Sherman
Crystie
John Marolf
Seville News Notes and Local Plans
Frank French Jr of Detroit visits family in Seville as DP Abbott buys Spadestate at Half Moon Lake and plans winter in California. BK Handix farms five acres, Henry White noted as Highway Commissioner. Miller quits gravel hauling due to road cargo shortage. Mrs Asa Rockwell will winter with daughter near Alma. Sharh Oberlin visits a brother in Onoda NS. Mrs H J Moiles of Kewcominon plans winter with son Richard in Tecomacel. Several locals to attend the Forestry meeting at Alm oriday evening.
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Frank French Jr
Detroit
FE French
DP Abbott
Half Moon Lake
California
Henry White
Miller
Asa Rockwell
Mins
Rnn
Clark
Alma
Sharh Oberlin
Onoda
H. J. Moiles
Kewcominon
Richard
Tecomacel
Almoriday
Emerson News Briefs From Emerson and Surrounding Areas
Percy Allen and Earl Davie journeyed to Upper Pentennia on a hunting trip. Mr Miller shows a new tiern and LD Baker purchased land north of him from his brother. Jose Newton rents land near Htougin Ferrie, plans to start soon. Mr and Mrs CL Claw Gil New welcomed a daughter after a November marriage by Rev. ta Wilkens. Mr and Mrs Pete Keapy hosted their daughter Mrs Mand Davie in Emerson. Lewis died at his Emerson home on November % aged as an old resident who cleared a farm. funeral held with Rev. Wilcox officiating and burial in Ithaca cemetery.
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Percy Allen
Earl Davie
Pentennia
Miller
Ochonet
LD Baker
Mailer Delat
Tere
Larner
Jose Newton
Ewen
California
Bays
Chin
Gil
Ta, Wilkens
Dthio
Mirtfin
Mire Lean DD Marerey
Emerson
Law
Pete Keapy
Mand Davie
Thace
Will Lewis
Jin
Rev. Wilcox
Ithaca
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B. J. Rockwood
Wm. Bare Dry Goods Co
Saginaw
J. J. Shields
Alma Record
The
Alma Record Company
Michigan Briefs
Nels Swanson
Lund
Manistee
Hollister
Geo
K. Sharrer
Shaw
Sele
Alto
Vigogea
Riverside Farm
Emerson-Arcada
Wright Hall
Sweet
Alau
Ipft
General Howework
UM Geant Ave
Wright
Dunniy
Moolly
Wo Adams Union
Neinus
Jane
Let Mercantile Co
Gery Fox
Union
Olepione Timber 14
Tewatul
W. Superior St
Union Phone 197
Market Report
Drewes Poe
Graham Himer
Ome A
State Bank
Ely Brewhaler
Caatiter
Woodworth Avenue
Orchard Street
Texas
Clubb Real Estate Co
State Savings Bank
Superior Street
Alma, Mich
BK. Porter's
Stanard's Central
John P. Dolan
Stanard
C. C. B. Pocahontas Coal
Woodworth ST
Bell
Union Phone
COAL
Stove
Furnace
Pocahontas
Massillon
Hocking Valley
Alma Grain
W. H. Risch
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