Towns fight over Union Telephone poles ends in injunction
Center street in Ithaca drew crowds as President Frank Harrington and workers tested poles and wires owned by Union Telephone. Village officials objected to pole removal and alley wiring, seeking to force negotiations. A circuit court injunction halted activity, but tensions continued with further court action and threats to remove poles.
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Center Street
Ithaca
Frank Harrington
Cener Street
Union Telephone Company
Chace
Trictan
Pine River
Alton
Fryechine
Agiort Tip Glatiae
Anil Uimt
Melchers
Tihwea Council
Circuit Court
Connell
Cotnell
Caton
Kelley Searle
Melcher
Harrington
Telephone Company
Gus Tng
Bunilay
Japan
Telopline
Fires Near Breckenridge Drain Crops Along Vine River
Fires on Vine River north of Breckenridge have burned since Sunday morning causing extensive crop damage. Farmers report large losses across several fields as flames spread.
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Vine River
Brecken Hitler
The Business Outlook
An optimistic forecast predicts a near revival in all lines of commercial activity. Experts foresee prosperity after the elections with improved credit and increased farming dividends, while railroads and corporate dividends adjust but do not cause suffering. Confidence grows and farmers stand to reap billions from crops.
Campaign shifts curb Warner Bradley lead for Governor
A muddled report from the state press via a secretary's telephone line shows Bradley gaining in statewide returns after Warner led early. Country district results later cut Warner's majority, ending with Warner ahead and Bradley pledging support in the coming campaign. A note credits T A Ely for campaign work, while a local stenographer job ad appears at the end.
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Fred M. Warner
Janes B. Bradley
Baron Eoudly
Warner
Dr. Bradley
T. A. Ely
Aueli
Mr. Ely
Leart Weube
Claimed Boys Annoy Him Arrested Prosecutor Recommends Dismissal
Norman Coffin of Elmshill faced a charge of assault with a revolver after he allegedly fired four times at partygoers on August 2. Complainant Claud Lavoy stated no one was injured. Justice of the Peace Chadwick heard testimony as Deputy Sprague brought Coffin to trial. Prosecutor Everden recommended dismissal, citing lack of injury and concerns over the conduct.
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Norman Coffin
Elmbhall
Justice of Peace Chadwick
Claud Lavoy
Elmhall
Coffin
Elimbhall
Micarriet
Sprague
Alina Witd
Cilis
de Bare
Ewe
Justin
Clint le Covert
Rhea
Mistiog
Chailwick
Mer
Eyard
New Manual Training Dept Draws City Interest
City schools opened last Tuesday with 425 attending the first day, 10 percent at the high school. Enrollment is up 95 from last October and more pupils may enroll this month. The high school staff includes W. B. Eleworth and Clare Upthegrove as principals, with several teachers listed for English, mathematics, and music. The grammar and ward schools also show active staffing. A new manual training department, added this year, promises to engage and educate students with practical instruction.
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Alima
Faiure
W. BK. Eleworth
Clare Upthegrove
Jess HK. Poteet
Soteude
Olive J. Smith
Lona M. Gould
Latta
Maud Harfard
Tunvoal Prakalog
Coral M
Ypsilanti State Normal School Graduate Appointed
Aorford Miss Surford, graduate of the Ypsilanti State Normal School, is highly recommended for the work. Her home is Batawin, Michigan. The manual training department will have twenty benches and sewing utensils for the girls. No pains spared to fit the department thoroughly.
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Aorford
New Tire a Winner for Rural Mail Carrier
Rural mail carrier B L Taylor praises the Day ton Airless Chider tire after fitting a pair to his Ford on the route. He notes interior air compartments and solid rubber sections provide puncture resistance and light weight, reducing maintenance costs and tire pressure concerns.
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Taylor
Hie
Dayton
Farmers Mutual Insurance Board Fixes 2.09 Rate At Annual Meet
Directors of Farmers Mutual Insurance meet at secretary Charles B. Giffels office to set the coming year’s assessment and review losses. Total losses reached 19,657 94 last year, lightning caused 97,263.54 of that figure. other causes 62,374.40. Eight percent discount applies to October payments, netting a lower rate for early payers. Policyholder burden balanced by increased insured value and a large year’s surplus. The company now holds 12,500,000 in property insured.
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Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
Charles B. Giffels
Muredd
Alma Suburb Adds A Teal Patte Block To Town Growth
In Alma the Teal patate section near Ely street has become a thriving suburb on land once part of Rockingham farm. Joram Allen owns most lots, with Ken Allen and R Dutt building homes including a two story cement house. More houses planned this fall as the area attracts new residents amid Alma’s rapid growth. Lawrence T. Hemant, Democratic candidate for Governor, will be in Alma Saturday evening.
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Alma
Rockingham
Allen
Ely Street
A. W. Wright
Joram Allen
Auros
Ken Mr. Allen
Lawrence T. Hemant
State Delegates Selected At Harmonious Ithaca Convention
A Gratiot county gathering in Ithaca set delegates for the state and senatorial conventions. Judge H. J. Crawford, T. A. Ely, Eugene Necker, J. J. Brown, and others named to the state delegation with Darragh chosen chairman. County committee reelected with A. T. Dureagh again at the helm, and numerous township representatives listed.
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Gratiot
Ithaca
Jen. A. B. Darragh
Darragh
Tebt Hayes
McCall
Gheven Lemparang
Kparmo
J. J
Hawa
Philips
St Leni
Newell Smith
AH. Darragh
St. Louis
Darrigl
Chatraut Hi
J. Crawford
Tthaca
T. A. Ely
Alina
Alma
J. D. Spitney
W. ©. Tuttle
F. €. Penett
Bethany
A. F. Bollinger
New Haven
G. HL. Carl
Arm
St. Lewis
C.F. Jolson
Pine River
J. Curtis
Hamilton
Card of Thanks for Kind Help After Death
Through the Record we extend our sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted during the death and burial of our loved one Their kind deeds and cheering words will not soon be forgotten Mrs J W Hepmien Ayn Sisren Dolly Down
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Teether
Mus
J. W. Hepmien
Ayn Sisren
Dolly Down
Mrs J D Dolph obituary notes long life and family
Mrs J D Dolph, daughter of Isaac Devore, born in Champaign County Illinois June 26 1907, died September 4 1951 at sixty one years, seven months and eight days. She joined the Church of Christ in childhood under her father and remained active member at Piah. She married J D Dolph October 18 1875 and had two sons and two daughters. The husband and children mourn her loss.
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Ken J. Devore
Isaac Devore Wis
Piaher
J. D. Dolph
Democrats Form Bryan and Kern Club in Alma
The Alma Democratic Club gathered about fifty members at the Woodman’s Ball Monday evening and organized a Bryan and Kern club led by president J. J. Shields. The group aims to promote Democratic success with an executive committee handling membership. Founding officers include P. L. Creaser, D. Llohneon, and L. B. Raker.
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Alma
Monthaay
Bryan and Kern Club
J. J. Shields
W. Creaser
D. Llohneon
Raker
Mad dog mauls stock as farmer fights for life
Frank Assis, a well known farmer of Praineville township, confronts a mad dog that bites man and many animals. A farmer named Anson clubs the animal, the dog bites him and several others before running south and is finally shot by a farmer named Chatterton after rounds of chaos across livestock and dogs.
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Frank Assis
Praineville
Suday
Anson
Ulm
Alison
Chatterton
Chessey
Paving Contract Let for Center Street Project
The paving contract for Center Street from Seaver Hons to Voigt has been awarded to R D Baker of Detroit for six thousand dollars. Materials to be used are vitrified brick and asphalt filler. All telephone poles are being removed promptly and work will begin once required funds are provided. Completion is expected within sixty days.
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Center Street
Seaver Hons
Voigt
R.D. Baker
Detroit
Honda
Family Reunion Honors Mine Cordelia Peet at 80
A large gathering at Me and Mim Peet’s home in Grand Rapids salutes Mine Cordelia Peet on her eightieth birthday. More than 100 relatives and friends attended the event, with a generous dinner served in the hall. Guests came from nearby communities and beyond for the celebration.
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Mim
K.P. Peet
Mine Cordelia Peet
Grand Rapids
Isan Dintanion
Bids Wanted for Riverdale School House Construction
Bids invited to build the arte tinh at Riverdale school house Riverdale. Bid packets from W H Owen Riverdale. A $50 certified check required with each bid. Contract awarded to lowest bid on September date. Right reserved to reject all bids.
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Riverdale
W. H. Owen
Costs Candid?ates Big Sum
A state wide analysis shows primary costs near half a million dollars when adding state, county, and candidate expenditures. Campaigns for governor, lieutenant governor, and numerous county races consumed thousands per candidate, with totals in Gratiot County reaching about 3450 across contested seats. The county and city outlays, including ballot printing, election boards, and reporting, push total primary costs well above routine election expenses.
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Biol
Volition Assetses
Rgular Japore
Experien
Telerary Caonipalen
Dave Piur
Walker
Kelley
Gratiot
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Tree Forest of Line
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LaBelle Ave
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Ommends Court
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NEW Tire
Board OF Oigors
WATE
Hunty Convention
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E. J. McCall
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