Pioneer Matron Mary Helser Dies at 69 in Alma
Mary Helser aged 69 died at her home on Moyer Street after a long life as a devoted Christian and community worker. Born in New York in 1857, she moved with husband A Helser to Gratiot County and Alma, where she remained active in the Baptist church until illness. She leaves no close relatives, only a wide circle of friends saddened by her loss. A tribute notes her faith, kindness, and diligence, urging others to follow her example. A local note mentions Clifton J. Chambers for representative. A humorous anecdote about a counterfeit bill circulating in the community closes the piece.
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Mary Helser
Moyer St
New York State
A. Helser
Rochester
N. Y
Gratiot Co
Alma
Mr. Helser
Onler
Gro
Lill
McCurdy Gruber Dissolution Notice October 1906
On October 20 1906 the undersigned purchased the interest of A H Gruber in the furniture store McCurdy Gruber. All persons interested are notified that we will pay all bills owing by the firm and that all bills should be paid to us and to us only. 4G W McCuppy & Sox
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Gruber
McCurdy
Married Couple's Daughter Weds Robert W. Greble
The marriage of Cora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hipolite, to Mr. Robert W. Greble of Battle Creek was held at the couple's home on Ont 24, Qoparted. They will reside in Battle Creek as their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hipolite
Cora
Robert W. Greble
Battle Creek
Free Lecture Returns With Dr My Connick At Opera House
Next Monday night at the Opera House Dr My Connick of Bowling Green Ky will lecture under the American Medical Association. He will discuss subjects of interest to the city and educate people alongside doctors in daily living replacing past focus. Come and hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
My Connick
Bowling, Green
American Medical Association
McCormick
Christian Endeavor Assembly in Lansing November First
The Christian Endeavor societies of the state converge on Lansing for four days in early November to hold meetings and plan future work. Key speakers include Rev. A J Fannell, with talks by delegates sharing successful methods from other locations.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Lansing
Hatenby
Lantiagant
Heime
A. J. Fannell
Varsety
Arcada District No 5 Monthly School Report
Arcada district No 5 for the month ending Oct 26 1006 lists 20 days taught with 5 enrolled pupils and average attendance. Named pupils never tardy or absent include Zoe Wheaton Herbert Wheaton Helen Doane Marie Doane Pearl Anthony Carl Anthony Hattie Stanton Melva Charters. Those not absent and tardy once include Lester Kirby Glen Kirby Maude Bailey Alton Cline Cora Urner. Teacher
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Arcada
Zoe Wheaton
Herbert Wheaton
Helen
Marie Doane
Pearl
Carl Anthony
Hattie Stanton
Melva Charters
Lester
Glen . Kirby
Maude Bailey
Alton Cline
Cora Urrer
Michigan Sugar Company Amends Capital to 14.5 Million
The Michigan Sugar Company, after acquiring nine Michigan sugar factories, filed amended articles of association increasing capital from 862,500 to 14,500,000. It paid a franchise fee of 96,220.95.
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Michigan Sugar Company
Michigan
Seville and Sumter Club Plans Nov Meeting Schedule
The Seville and Sumter Farmers' Club aids their meeting with Mr p and Mrs Heirs Hansel of the city on Thursday November date. The program includes song by the Glut Tavecation revealing minutes of the taxi meeting roll call Crsttations music tax and a Kool attendance surprise. Bring a basket and help prepare a festive event for all attendees.
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Seville
Sumter
Arcada District No Four Report of School Dist No 7
Report for month ending October shows 20 pupils enrolled with all present on average daily attendance. Names listed include Moaris Bogus Marjone Adams Elton Epler Ernest Evison Clyde Johnson Elmer Mohn Laurel Malin Sadie Gere ard Heléna Wiley Mildred Wiley Mina Orang Hazel H Potter as teacher.
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Arcada
Pine River
Moaris Bogus
Marjone Adams
Elton Epler
Ernest Evison
Clyde Johnson
Elmer Mohn
Laurel Malin
Sadie Gereard
Heléna Wiley
Mildred Wiley
Mina Orang
Pine River District No 4 Monthly Report October
Pine River District No 4 reports for schol district No 4 month ending October 26 with 20 days taught and 9 pupils enrolled. Total attendance 009 and average daily attendance 28. Students neither sent nor tardy listed: Bertilee Adams Edna and John Wilke Mable Evans Mary Mills Esta Johnson Helen Wright Maude Veeder Robert Fleming A J Cohoon Lavina Jouxson. Teacher
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Schol
Bertilee Adams
Fdna
John Wilke
Mable Evans
Mary Mills
Esta Johnson
Helen Wright Maude Veeder
Robert Fleming
A. J. Cohoon
Lavina Jouxson
Rummage sale aids campaign at opera house block
The Presbyterian Ladies conduct a rummage and baked goods sale on Saturday November 5 in the vacant store room in the opera house block. The notice also urges voting for Representative Clifton J. Chambers.
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Presbyterian
Opera House
A Strong Recommendation for Sheriff Kille
The speaker commends Sheriff Kille for two years of service, calling him painstaking and economical, diligent in investigations, fair in charges, and prompt in presenting the true facts. The appraisal highlights his effort to aid justice, inform accurately, and fulfill duty to both the public and the prisoner, urging a second term.
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Kille
Gratiot County
Community Gossip From Shepherd and Nearby Towns
Local notes report Mrs. Bert Cape visiting Clare this week while Miss Blanche Walker, Mrs M E Walker, Miss Leah Stahlman, and others are visiting or guesting in Alma Owosso and Decatur. Several residents travel for work or leisure, including trips to St. Louis Grand Rapids Mt. Pleasant Battle Creek and San Francisco with numerous social calls and illness updates.
Riverdale Happenings
The foundation of a bean elevator and canning factory is well under way and will soon provide employment and farm support for the surrounding region. Skating at the rink occurs every Saturday from two to four.
Look Out For Your Beets In Cold Weather
A farm letter urges farmers to harvest and cover beets before a possible freeze. It argues beets fetch a reliable price, unlike other crops whose value drops with abundance. The note cautions against delaying field work, notes hog prices may fall, and stresses efforts to protect and deliver beets to factories promptly.
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Peret
Michigan
Richard Hughes for County Clerk Campaign Invitation
A garbled campaign note appeals voters to support Richard Hughes for County Clerk on November 6. The message promises a fair, efficient office and urges community backing without detailing policy specifics.
Auction notices for Elisha Church and Sylvester Parks
The Recon newspaper advertises auction sales with notices on pages S and 4. It highlights Gratiot county circulation reaching farmers via rural routes. The mile of Elisha Church is set for November 9 and Sylvester Parks for November 12. Remember the dates.
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Gratiot
Elisha Church
Sylvester i Parks
College Happenings Recital Highlights and Games
A college notice recounts a piano recital on Oct. 23 with Mrs. Strong praised for her interpretation and Miss Hooper encored. The program includes works by Beethoven Schubert Chopin and Grieg. The Kalamazoo Alma cup game was canceled by rain. next Friday Oliver plays Alma at Alma.
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Mrs. Strong
Miss Hooper
Merritt
Northville
Strong
Kalatiazoo
Alma
Davis Field
Kalamazoo
Grand Rapids
Oliver
Pioneer Hall
Casterlin and
Finson
Horns Studio Christmas Photo Offer For Patrons
Horns Studio announces a limited pre Christmas offer. Every customer seated before Noy fifteenth receives three extra photos with each order. Patrons urged to order early to ensure timely processing and avoid rush.
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Noy
Horn
Elm Grove News and Social Notes T
Eva Russ is reported sick again. John Henry and family visited John Beery Sunday. Clyde Henry is home from the north part of the state. Married at Ithaca Oct 29, K. Mullen and Hazel Michael. Born to Mr and Mrs Roy Sprague last Friday, a son. Tilden Bailor and his mother visited friends in Jasper Sunday. Will Williams and wife left for Spokane Wash. to spend a couple weeks. Pine River Farmers Club meets with Mr and Mrs H M Davenport Nov 7. Now is the time to get things into ship shape for winter. Clean up the cellar front yard tack yard streets alleys. See frames at Horns Studio.
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Eva Russ
John Henry
John Beery
Clyde Henry
Ithaca
K. Mullen
Hazel Michael
Roy Sprague
Tilden Bailor
Jasper
Will Williams
Spokane
Wash
Pine River Farmers Club
H. M. _ Davenport
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Clifton J. Chambers
Stanard
Archibald B. Darragh
Townsend A. Ely
Christian Endeavor
Arcada District No
Farmers’ Club
John C Watson
Hazel H. Potter
Pine River District No
Electors OF Gratiot
Bert Cape
I Clare
Mise Blanche Walker
Iwosse
M. E. Walker
Owos- 50
Leah Stahlman
Alma Friends
James Budd
St. Louis
John Semble
A.B. Clark
Cecil McFarren
Mt. Pleasant
Earl Strable
Sister
Ths Place
Pearl Cline
Belding
Frank Dodds
Dorothy
Jay Bigelow
Vernon
Dec
Tom
Clarke Brown
Let Peats
Milton Stainman
Barnes
Church of Christ
Jacob Stilagabaner
Agnes Bent
Mable Field
Alma College
Hata Haller i
Hemlock
Wetzel
Mildred Murtha
Hazel McFarron
Mace Hann
State Torchers Association
Cua. McGinley
Menominee
T. Hannett
J.E. Coon
James Priestly
Clyde Priestly
Miles Abbott
Mary E. McGrath
Chicago
Hafer
Elkhart
Indiana
Archie Beadh
San Francisco
Cal
Riverdale Happenings
E. B. Kille
Strienée
Anil
Twitch
Richard &. Hughes
Moszkowaki
Grieg
Mra. Strong
the Lamplighter
Shepard
Hadley Miss Hooper
Harper
Robert Craig Jr
Pete Rokns
Sutton
Vesday
Academy
Ruth Bristol
Frank Locker
Adelbert Lindley
Yreasher
Beatrice Ireland
Bery Inglis
C. A
Langles
Depauw University
Ann Arbor
Schumahn-Heink
Elm Grove
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