Suspected Man Disappears After St Louis Pig Night Death
A man believed to be involved in a fatal street brawl in St Louis vanished after the Suspected killer, described as about fifty, was found beaten at a main street stairway. Dave Sullivan died at Alma Brainerd hospital days later from a skull fracture. Local officials and a coroner examined the skull and brain, while the dying suspect reportedly muttered about money and a glass eye before vanishing.
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St. Louis
Dave Sullivan
Main Street
Brainerd Hospital
Alma
Wilbur Ennis Court
Newel Smaith
Peare
Exekiel Arnold
Thaniard
Alma offers prizes for top ten ears of corn by five varieties
Alma businessmen donate nearly 350 in prizes for best ten ears of Yellow Dent White Dent Smut Noxe White Flint and Popcorn. Contest runs from November 9 to January 1 with exhibits at Alma State Savings Bank open for public inspection. Judges listed and eligibility extends to farmers within fifteen miles of Alma.
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Alma
Alma State Savings Bank
Fred Battles
Henry McNamara
Burton J. Gee
Frank E. Boyd
William Schiff
Newell Smith Gratiot County Representative Candidate
Newell Smith, candidate for Representative, born May 1, 1462, moved with family to Wheeler township then to St Louis. Lived 52 years in Gratiot County, served Wheeler Supervisor ten years, Justice of the Peace twenty years in Wheeler and St Louis, admitted to the bar in 1890, held several city offices, praised as a strong speaker with a solid legislative record.
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Newell Smith
Wheeler
St. Louis
Gratiot County
St Louis
Tiwr
Gia
Lagialaure
Degree Conferral by Ithaca and Alma Odd Fellows
The Ithaca and Alma Odd Fellows united on Wednesday evening to confer the degree on a class of fifteen candidates from Stanton. The ceremony took place at the Odd Fellow hall in this city with about twenty five attendees from both Ithaca and Stanton. An informal banquet followed for visiting cantons and delegates. An inspection of the cantons was held.
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Ithaca
Alma Odd Fellow Cantons
Stanton
Odd Fellow
Newell M Bradford Campaign Message to Gratiot County Voters
Newell M Bradford, Republican choice in the primary, outlines his qualifications as Gratiot County supervisor and declares he will appoint on efficiency. He claims strong township support, vows no political debts, and promises an economical honest administration of county affairs at the deputy sheriff level.
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Newell M Bradford
Gratiot Couty van
Wheeler Township
Bradford
Gratiot Dounty
Brainford
Newell M. Bradford
Auction Sale Near Alma and Elwell Held by Arthur Hilsinger
Arthur Hilsinger will sell at auction on Saturday October 31 a large quantity of stock and farm tools. The stock includes several head of horses and cows. He lives six miles west and a half mile north of Alma or two miles west of Elwell.
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Arthur Hilsinger
Alma
Elwell
Bird J. Tucker Seen as Strong Reelection Choice
Bird J. Tucker, Republican candidate for Register of Deeds, is praised as faultless for reelection. Two years ago predictions said he would be one of Gratiot’s most capable officers, and supporters say his detailed work, prompt service, and courteous conduct have fulfilled that forecast.
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Bird J. Tucker
Register of Deeds
Bird Tucker
Stanton Ladies Entertain Impression by Stanton Guests
Last Friday afternoon Mesdames Hall Messenger Brainerd Scatter good Kelley Jr Brewbaker and Ward attended in Stanton following an invitation from Mrs. French and Mrs. Finch. They were greeted at the train and invited to Mrs. Finch’s home where Alma ladies won both prizes in cards. A six course dinner followed with music, and Mesdames Bunch and French were praised as fine entertainers.
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Mesdames Hall
Messenger
Brainerd
Scattergood, Kelley Jr
Brewbaker
Ward
Stanton
French
Alma
Downy Woodpecker: A Small Beneficial Bird
A boy observes a Downy woodpecker tapping trees to find insects. The bird helps orchards by reducing pests like beetles and moths, while its black and white markings and red crown in males aid identification. The Downy, Dryophates pubescens medianua, is common March to November and stands about six to seven inches long.
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Dewny
Marcel
Laycock for Drain Commissioner Promises Honest Economy
Erva R Laycock, Republican candidate for County Drain Commissioner, emphasizes ten years as a township highway commissioner and practical drain expertise. He pledges prompt, economical construction, fair tax assessments, individual office attention, and diligent service for Gratiot County residents. The piece notes Mr and Mrs William Smith visiting St Louis over the weekend.
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Erva R. Laycock
Gratiot
Ezra R. Laycock
Erva RK
Laycock
William Smith
St. Louis
Bernie Case for County Clerk in Emerson Township Race
Bernie L Case, Republican, former Emerson township supervisor for seven years, longtime resident. He also served two years as township treasurer and two as township clerk, praised for honesty, efficiency, economy, and broad county outlook. Born 1872, he seeks the county clerk post to bring education and experience, urging voters to seek endorsements from peers across parties.
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Case
Emerson
Long career spans politics business and public service
John A. Danon, born in Lake County Ohio, moved with parents to Wisconsin then Michigan, pursued teaching, pharmacy and grocery work, served in Tuscola County legislature in 1886 and 1888, later became county treasurer serving through 1908 and making Mt. Pleasant home. Fred Mackbridge left for Wellington Ontario to lead a foreman role at Electric Welding Co, maker of gun shells for Britain.
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John A. Danon
Lake County
Ohio
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Baton
Michigan
Millington
Tuscola County
Georgia
Michigen
Aygo Ot Wiedagy
Tsabeile
Mt. Pleasant
Fred Mackbridge
Republic Motor Truck Co
Wellington
Ontario
The
Electric Welding Co
Alma High School Triumph Over Saginaw Seven
Alma High School defeated Saginaw West Side 13 to 12 on Daviy Field in sunlit but rough conditions. Alma showed teamwork and coaching, with steady forward passes and solid runs by Mahr Smith Handley and Stevens scoring on a pass. Heavy line work and stout defense halved the rival’s gains as Alma’s defense intercepted passes and halted key plays.
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Alma High
Gazzar
Alma High School
Alma
Saginaw West Side
Daviy Field
Lma
Saginaw
St. Louis
Ithaca
Stevens
Mahr
Smith
Arthur Hill
Handley
Blaisdell L.E
Muscott J.T
Wonders
Boyd
L.G
Campbell C
Tinkham
R.G
Dutt RT
Stephens RE
Automobile Accent at Michigan and Bridge Streets
Lee Myers and friends from Breckenridge driving a Oakland touring car from St. Louis to Alma fell into a water filled sewer hole at the Michigan avenue Bridge street intersection Sunday night. The red lanterns were out and the car sank to Myers’ waist in mud but no one was seriously injured. The car was raised by city equipment and hauled to a garage.
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Michigan Avenue
Bridge Street
Lee Myers
Breckenridge
Oakland
St. Louis
Alma
Mr. Myers
Federation Day Report Meeting at Adrian Woman's Club
Delegates from the State Federation of Women's Clubs will present reports at an open meeting of the Woman's Club on Monday November 2 at 2 45 p m at Mrs Francis home. Members of the Art Club Civic Improvement League and Garden Club are invited. Cor Sec Dan Peirce will hold an auction sale of stock and farm tools on Wednesday November 8 starting at 1 o'clock at his farm one mile north and three quarters west of Forest Hill.
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State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Adrian
Francis
Art Club
Civic Improvement League
Garden Club
COR. Sec'y
Dan Peirce
Forest Hill
Wilbur Nelson for County Treasurer in Gratiot
Wilbur Nelson the Republican candidate for County Treasurer in Gratiot County has long served the community. A veteran of the Civil War he returned to Ithaca after the war and built a reputation as a faithful, hard working public servant with prior roles as village treasurer and mayor pro tem. He pledges to personally manage county finances with honesty and efficiency, not delegating to a deputy. Your vote for Wilbur Nelson on election day will be appreciated.
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Wilbur Nelson
Gratiot
Ithaca
Loty Treet Wetredy
Trestea
Tressuner
Tuterua Revenue
Hanes
Act
O L Smith for Public Prosecutor Praised as Prepared Leader
The Public Prosecutor race in Gra hot county is presented as a matter of public interest. Republican candidate O L Smith is described as thoroughly prepared with training from Ypsilanti Normal and the University of Michigan. He is praised for legal experience, teaching, and a balanced approach, urging careful judgement and avoidance of unnecessary suits.
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Gra- Hot
Smith
Normal
Ypsilanti
University of Michigan
IME City Carriers Complete Busy Week Count
City letter carriers logged 14 193 pieces weighing 1 304 pounds across 900 miles in eight hours. Resident mail totaled 8 426 pieces and 1 341 pounds over 414 miles, while business mail accounted for 5 707 pieces and 405 pounds over 141/2 miles. Parcel post added 285 packages with 351 stops over 60 3 4 miles. Rural carriers count runs through the month with forthcoming results.
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Hariness
Carriara
Miss Cherry Blossoms at Alma Realty Opera House
Moschery Blossom a three act comedy by Mr and Mrs John Wilson Dodge will be produced by Alma Baseball Association in Alma at the Realty Opera House on November 6. The cast draws from Anne's popular young people with Ruth Jotnsat directing. Cast includes Evelyn Barnes Kokemo Miss Mary Kokemo John Henry Stith Henry Foster Jones Ford Gangeit James Young Paul Kress Bernice Polinsky and other New York and Tokyo linked characters. The city band and orchestra will accompany the performance promising a top local theatre event.
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Cherry Blossom
Kokemo
Evelyn Barnes
New York
Mary
Tokyo
Chase
Button John Henry Stith
Japan
John Click
Henry Foster Jones
Jack
McIntyre
Horace Worthington
Ford Gangeit
James Young
Worthington
Paul Kress Dession
Wvarilerspool
Mise Bernice Polinsky
Governor Ferris Arrives in Alma for Rally on Special Train
Governor Ferris reached Alma by special train at 11 15 am Saturday to a warm reception. A band and large crowd greeted him on Superior street before he spoke forcefully from the car observation platform. Introduced by William A Bahike, he received loud cheers. Frank Anderson and wife visited Alma Sunday. Anderson, nicknamed Pink, once studied at Alma College.
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Ferris
Alma
Superior Street
William A. Bahike
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of Wheeler
Tucker
Aga Penman
Bernie L. Case
of Emerson
Willis
Board of Supervisors
Bernie Cave
Middle Fife
Eleet Bertie
Neo Party
Saginaw High
Gridiron Boys of
Lee Meyers
Bridge
O. L. Smith
Mluctration
O. Ls. Smith
Bum
Sebener
Tracy
IME City Carriers
Realty Opera House
Frank Anderson
Anderson
Pink
Alma College
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