Gratioteirenit Court Opens With Local Option Focus
October session of Gratioteirenit court opens with calendar of eighteen criminal and thirty-four civil cases. Several criminal dockets involve local option law violations as liquor cases. Proceedings mark first liquor trials since local option enforcement. judge sets motions hearing date after October calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratioteirenit
Jorge Kelly
Sonik Firwd
Calender
Searle Pot
W. L. Halilke
C.H. Goiggts
Johnson
Jamen G. Kreas
Eltenit
Rollo Hopkins
Ithaca
Justice Court Cases Bring Bail and Fines
D Clark Thomas of Pine River town was arraigned before Justice Spinney on September 15 for selling liquor to Hubert Carpenter. Bound over to circuit court on bail of 8500 with no sureties. in default jailed awaiting trial. Daniel Farrough appeared before Justice Spivey charged as a drunkard after a Sept. 27 incident with Shepherd whiskey and falling into a watering trough. Spinney gave him a choice of paying 14.70 or going to jail for 20 days. he paid the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Thomas
Pine River Town
Ahip
Spinney
Hubert Carpenter
George Abbott
Thoms
Thy
Daniel Farrough
Spivey
Shepherd
Justice Spinney
Union Telephone Opens New Exchange in Farwell Area
Union Telephone Company announces a new exchange serving Farwell Michigan and Gilmore township where Parnell is located. A switchboard of the latest pattern has been ordered and will be installed at once. Service will start once wires and poles are erected. Residents have long desired entry. The company is already at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Telephone Company
Busineng
Farwell
Mich
Gilmore Township
Parnell
Union Company
Hearing Ends Abruptly In Ithaca Telegraph Case
The hearing between Union Telephone and the village of Ithaca before Judge Kelley Searle ended abruptly as evidence identified abutting property owners. Searle noted one abutter was unnamed, raising questions of his qualification to sit. The case will go before Judge Howard Wiest in Ingham County next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Telephone Company
Ithaca
Kelley Searle
Searle
Howard Wiest
Ingham County
Annual Meeting at First Presbyterian Church Society
The First Presbyterian church society held its annual meeting at the church last Friday evening. Prof A P Cook and Mayor Francis King were elected trustees for three years. Treasurer P M Smith reported excellent finances. Prof Cook named chairman, Henry Soule secretary, and Mayor King treasurer to succeed Smith. No action on filing the vault remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church Society
A. P. Cook
Francis King
P.M. Smith
Prof. Cook
Henry Soule
King
Waccéed
Smith
Volpit
Vapmut
Judge Searle sentences local man for illicit act
Clark Thorses of Alina pleaded guilty to giving liquor to a minor at a firelst, violating an option ban. Judge Kidron sentenced him to pay $100 fine and $10 costs and to nine days in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Thorses
Alina
Wod
Kid
Ronthe
Ohanty
Alma resident revisits town recalling old ties
Visited in Alma A D Amsden a former Alma resident was in town Monday to reconnect with acquaintances. He formerly worked on the Record and is remembered as a late 19th century figure now living in Menominee Michigan where he led the Michigan Third Regiment band with the militia at Camp Benjamin Harrison Indiana last week. He left Monday night after a pleasant day hunting up old faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Amsden
Alma
Anmelen
Menominee
Mich
Alma High Falls to Owosso in Rough Opener
Alma and Owosso opened the football season with a decisive 28 to 0 Owosso victory. Alma showed heart with several good plays and passes but suffered a costly opening fumble after a 35 yard surge by Wood. Kress Bahike Nelson starred for Alma as Owosso led 14 0 at halftime and added two more scores in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owoete
Alma High
Owosso
Dwoio
Alun
Alma
Wood
Owoasa
Owosro
Alina
Owoseo
Owoaie
Kress
Woot
Bahike
Nelson
Owouso Barry
G. LE
Reelby
Benoy Dunham
L. G. Sherman
G. Sperry
Kenig Hagedorn
R.G. Amos Youngs
R. T. Amos
G. Barry
J. RE. Sherman
Quarter Gould Wood
LH. Bigelow
Chubb
RW. Sherman
EB. Sneleon
F. Kohler
Carrithers
Slayton
Minnick milk license case moves to new trial action
City Attorney J G Kress asked the Alma council for guidance on further action in the Minnick milk license dispute. The council, by rapid vote, ordered enforcement of the milk ordinance and to pursue court action if needed. A new complaint charging Ida Minnick with selling milk without a license was filed after dropping the prior case. The new trial is slated for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Kress
Alma
City Atttorney Kress
Ida Minnick
Jacob Bd Helman Moves Auctioneering Base to Alina
Gratiot County’s noted auctioneer Jacob Bd Helman known as Jake relocates after fifteen years. He has rented 408 Mechanic Street and plans to operate from Alina, continuing his thriving business with sales in May. Local merchants and readers of The Retort acknowledge his prominence and success in Gratiot and adjoining counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J D. Helman
Jake
Gratiot
New Haven
Helman
Melua
Advertising your sale in The Record to reach buyers
The Record offers dates contracts and auctioneer services to reach the buying public. Patrons are urged to call the office to discuss advertising options for household or farm items and other sales. Dozens of testimonials attest to the success of The Record as an advertising medium.
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Hehnan
Miss Iva Pulfrey Goes to Rochester for Surgery Study
Miss Iva Pulfrey daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Pulfrey leaves this city for Rochester Minnesota to enter Mayhnec hospital for a year long special course in surgery She is a graduate of Christ s Hospital Cincinnati and trained as a nurse with notable success Mayhue hospital is a prominent middle west institution
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Iva Pulfrey
G. W. Pulfrey
Rochester
Minn
Mayhnec Hospital
Miss Pulfrey
Christ's Hospital
Cincinnati
Inog
Mayhue
Mayhue Hospital
Middle West
Mins Palfrey
Jai Thie Chty
Farm wagons bring sugar beet loads to Alma factory
Farmers around Alma have been delivering cests at the sugar factory and sending shipments by rail. About 200 tons of beets are expected when the factory starts next Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Theteantia
Chase Nominated for Legislature on Democratic Ticket
C H Chase former editor of the Statiot County Journal is named as a Democratic nominee for representative in the first district of 1 ghar county. The local notice praises his long Democratic service while noting disappointment at his party switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Chase
Statiot County Journal
Ghar
Chase
Ian Brother
Riverside man visits Alma for political matters
PL Cash of Riverside was in Alma Wednesday on political affairs. Otto Sanderhoff, a local hardware dealer, has hosted a free demonstration at his store of the Malleable range, with F A Todd of South Bend as demonstrator. The event continues through the week with many visitors learning about Makente merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Alma
Otto Sanderhoff
Huey
F. A. Todd
South Bend
Makente
Baker's Special Flour and its baker’s bold claims
In a lively chat about bread and flour, Gloyd White, a baker feeding 2000 loaves weekly, touts Baker's Special Wheat flour from the Alan Grain and Lemiber company. He says it makes an excellent loaf and that tests show it outperforms competing brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloyd White
White
Alitia Grain and Lemiber Company
Law and Order League Meets at City Hall in Alma
The Law and Order League held Friday evening at city hall with strong attendance. A temperance committee was endorsed and a list of habitual drunkards to the prosecuting attorney was authorized. A report on soft drink sales urged caution in prosecutions. A resolution backed Frank J. Convns for sheriff with league support. Also notes on local social visits, weddings, and a christening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Convns
League
Republicans Unite in Gratiot County Campaign Effort
The Gratiot County Republican Committee and candidates met at Ithaca Wed to canvass the race pledge loyalty to the ticket for the November election. J Crewford and Brows were elected view administrators with A B Darragh and E J McCall. W O Watson treasurer. A rally in Alma is planned as election nears. The group urges active work to support Republican principles and the nation’s prosperity.
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Ts Union
Gratiot
Ithien
Ithaca
Alves
Atmir
Counly Committee
A. B. Darragh
E. J. McCall
Alina
Republican Party
Dillard Online, Noted Alina Pace Horse, Dies at Clinton Fair
Dillard Online, a seven year old pacing horse owned by D Erwin of Mason and kin to Dr RK F Erwin, collapsed and died during a race at Clinton county fair in St Johns. Once a Michigan track star, the horse had shown brilliance in seven events in 1914 and 1915, with fees and values cited, and had been entered this year despite the owner’s reluctance as racing association members overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alina
Dillard
D. Erwin
Mason
RK. F. Erwin
Clinton County
St. Johns
Dillard Online
Jon Michigan
Grand Rapids
Ithaca
Lansing
Racing Association
High School Notes Football Team Plans For Fehaen Trip
The football eleven trains in full force this week, aiming to rebound after Saturday's loss. Players report stiffness but stay determined to use defeat as a stepping stone for the next game. The manual training department grows in popularity as students show natural talent. The team travels Friday to play Ithaca high, with fans scheduled for Owosso and Mt. Pleasant. meetings with Otaro are also sought.
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Mapedis
Fehaen
Tthaca High
Ithaca
Owosso
Marriage Licenses Listed For Multiple Couples In Various Counties
A compilation of marriage licenses shows Lewis Billings 23 of Seville marrying Nellie Prine 17 of Sumner and Joseph W. Colby 27 of Bethany with Minnie L. Penoyer 16 of Pine River. Clarence E. Sherwood 25 of New Haven wed Amy J. Cheney 21 of New Haven, and William Miller 35 of Newark with Lara Tutai 40 of Newark. Floyd Robinson 22 of Pine River weds Rosa Schnepp 18 of Seville, plus Job T. Siight 27 of Pine River with Amber D. Everett 24 of Bath. Bert B. Wallace 2 of St. Louis weds Jennie Obriot 35 of St. Louis and Wilber D. Wolfe 36 of California with Fannie Stewart 81 of Freckenridge. Other entries include Prank Qooley 25 of Summer and Nottie Battalph 27 of Sumner.
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Lewis Billings
Seville
Nellie Prine
Sumner
Joseph W. Colby
Bethany
Minnie L. Penoyer
Pine River
Clarence E. Sherwood
New Haven
Amy J. Cheney
William Miller
Newark
Lara Tutai
Floyd Robinson
Rosa Schnepp
Job T. Siight
Amber D. Everett
Bath
Bert B. Wallace
St. Louis
Jennie Obriot
Wilber D. Wolfe
California
Fannie Stewart
Freckenridge
Qooley
Summer
Nottie Battalph
Ladies of the 1. O. T. M. M. Pretest Meeting Notice
Members are requested to attend the next review on October 16 for special work. Refreshments will be served. Mrs. M. A. Otow announces.
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Wervert
Mks. M. A. Otow
Lecture on History and Etiology of Tuberculosis at Alma
A small crowd attended Dr. LN Brainerd’s lecture on the History and Etiology of Tuberculosis at the Alma church. The talk traced tuberculosis from ancient Babylon to Kock’s germ theory in 1881, explaining how the germ causes disease and how weakness enables infection. Dr. Day and Dr. McClinton joined the discussion, highlighting real cases and urging greater public support for the tuberculosis movement.
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M. B. Churel
Hono de
TN. Brainerd
Des. LN. Brainerd
Day
Thenti-Tubercular Society of Alma
Ladies Cline Improvement League
Brainerd
Kook
Dr. McClinton
Eugh
Home Talent Minstrels Anticipated Alma Lawn Party Show
Rehearsals for the Lawn Party Minstrels in the Guild hall progress well with Alma's top singers. Director Rodhen praises the choruses and Davis' orchestra will supplement the music. Tickets are expected to sell out in advance as the ladies committee aims for a record turnout.
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Guild Hall
Alma
Rodhen
Davis
Bad Injury Sidelines Shepherd Pitcher At Forest Hill
Clark Brown of Shepherd, a known baseball pitcher for Asia teams, suffered a severe injury Saturday at Forest Hill. While practicing before a Forest Hill Cuba versus North Star game, he tripped after chasing a high fly and fell against a wire fence, nearly tearing his upper lip. The painful wound will likely leave a scar on his face.
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Clark Brown
Shepherd
Asia
Forest Hill
Cuba
North Star
Brown
William Howe Young Marries Mix Grace Hyde
William Howe Young of Athens Illinois married Mix Grace Hyde of Milwaukee Wisconsin yesterday at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Stuart White of Milwaukee. Young, once a student at Alma College, now runs a large stock ranch at Athens Illinois shipping cattle directly to packing houses. The wedding follows an invitation last week and is noted in Alma circles as the union of a prominent local figure. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs John McKinney of Bay City and their son Ira McKinney, who is an instant paper superintendent at the sugar plant, as they plan to begin house keeping.
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Ing
People
Fred Denisha
Edwin Moore
Ovear Pratt
Frank J. Ray
James A. Soar
M. A. Roberta
Christy Burch
Henry F. Bitner
Roscoe Giles
Wesley Howley
Henry FP. Bitner
Belle Hopkins
Floyd Williams
Charles Green
Henry Lott
Mike Hudik
W. A. Hodges
City of
David Reichard
Mary J. Reichard
Mary Wright
Adampsit
Viola Joslin
Willian Stephenson
Ovat
Liquor Bond
Armaline Dickerson
John Snyder
Eetolia Follick
Clinton Nelson
Miles Baxter
Ampter Otto
J. B. Shaall
Assumpsit
James K. Wright
Chas. Bush
Daniel
Whitmore
Nicholas Merténs
Treapaas
Wolf Netzorg
W. T. Naldrott
Maunipsit
J. M. Secord
Elizabeth L. Secord
Alma Collage
William Kerrys
W. J. Weeks
Alma Elevator Company
Francie T. Bunyan
Calvin H. Sherman
Equitable Mortgage
Robson
L. Tubbs
Mark Falkerson
Ann Gottes
Joseph Grover
Injan- Han Mil
Hilsinger
Mick
Sugar Company
Bill
Rrieve Croud
Mattie J. Battolph
EB. Bottolph
Eve J. Lett
Warner Lott
Fred Reynolds
Ls Reynolds
Metd L. Swift
Edward Swift
Amelia Hanmer
Saginaw
Alma
Ruth Graham
Sumner
N. J. McCollough
Lloyd White
Hous
Ely Street
Elmer Francis
BR. W. Lake
Pickney
Mich
O. L. Convis
Convis
Lakes
Franks
Bennett
Bath
Thy Slate
Pb, Ellsworth
Ruth Elizabeth Ellsworth
H. O. Hichardyou
Elwell Street
Orson Devereaux
Vestal Bar
Helen Beattergood
C. F. Brown
William Howe Young
Athens
Ilinois
Grace Hyde
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Stuart White
Young
Alma College
Ninos
Middle West
John Mc i Janey
Bay City
Ira McKaney
McKinney
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Partners' Mutual of
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Mire Wright
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Ros
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Creaser
Saterday Geteber
Ashley
Gente
Porest
Minnick Case
Atorney Kress
Jacob BD
Gratiot County
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Wits
J. N. Brainerd
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