Smith Hopes to Land by a Recount in Ninth District Nomination
The Eighth Congressional district plans a recount of the Republican nomination results after close final canvass. William M. Smith of St Johns filed in Saginaw county claiming errors as Bird J. Vincent leads by 140 votes district wide. Recounts begin in Clinton Shiawassee and Sonia counties Tuesday with Montcalm Monday and Saginaw and Gratiot Friday. Results expected within a week to settle the winner.
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Saginaw
Shiewasee
Clinton
Tonia
Monteslin
Gratiot
Congrma
William M. Smith
St. Johng
Ayinaw
Rajrinaw County
Saginaw County
Haird
Republican Committee
Smith
Vincent
Bird J. Vincent
Shiawasee
Sonia
Tuendola
Montcalm
Synod Chooses Alma Michigan for Next Year's Meeting
The Presbyterian Synod of Michigan selects Alma as next year’s meeting city, to be held June 27 to July 3 in Alma College buildings. Delegates will stay in college dormitories, with potential for Alma to become permanent meeting site. Notable speakers included Robert Speer and Dr. Vance. sessions expanded to include conferences and daytime talks on current issues.
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Presbyterian Synod of Michigan
Alma
Alma College
Col-1
Hegre
Gelaton
Detroit
M. Crooks
Hamilton
Robert KE. Speer
Vance
Isabella County Sunday School Convention at Blanchard
The Isabella county Sunday school convention will be held at Blanchard on October 5 and 6. It promises to be the most interesting convention yet in the county with speakers including President Warriner of Mt. Pleasant Normal and Rev. Henry Morgan of Mt. Pleasant.
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Isabella County
Blanchard
Warriner
Mt. Pleasant
Nick Nicks Em With His Off ers at Alma Games
Nick Bardagille and Company owners of European Cafe and Strand Sweet Shop announce post game feeds for Alma High and Alma College athletes. After every Alma victory the European and Strand will host meals for the teams with season end gifts. Bardagille says profits from Alma support charities and athletics locally.
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Nick Bardagille & Company
European Cafe
Strand Sweet Shop
Alma High
Alma College
European
Strand
Nick
Bardaville
Alnya
Presbyterian Church Reopens After Repairs Sunday
The Presbyterian Church resumes services next Sunday after a period of repair and redecorating. Rover and Son of Fort Wayne led painting using five caustic coats and a creamy tan palette. The Ladies Aid Society plans to buy a new carpet and kitchen dishes. A rally at 10:00 a.m. precedes an 11:00 a.m. dedication with a special musical program. Evening services feature High School and College Christian Endeavor, plus Rev. Eleston speaking on Echoes of the Synod.
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Presbyterian Church
Ladies Aid Society
Frank Barnes
College Christian Endeavor Societies
Ielxton
Synod
Duffey Returns To Alma Again
Rev. M. W. Duffey, pastor of the First Methodist Church of this city, is reappointed to Alma for another year after the Methodist conference at Albion. His return was greeted by the church and local friends as list of assigned M. E. pastors for the coming year includes Bannister, Schueter, Liddicott, Dunbar, Tones, Lahrop, Oldt, Bell and Carr among others.
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M. W. Duffey
First Methodist
Alma
Albion
M. E
Bannister
C. L. Schueter
Breckenridge
Henry Liddicott
Carson City
F. G. Dunbar
Elsie
W. M. Tones
Ithaca
J. R. T. Lahrop
Heron
R. EB. Yost
North Star
Hi. A. Carr
Bt. Louis
W. B. Oldt
Wheeler
R. W. Bell
Republican County Convention elects 13 delegates
The Republican county convention meets in Ithaca this afternoon to select thirteen delegates for the state convention on September 28 at Muske gon. Before the gathering, county Republican nominees met at the courthouse to pick the county committee to serve for the next two years.
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Muskegon
Ithaca
Courthome
Sunday School Convention to Be in Ithaca
Ithaca will host the Sunday School Convention at the county seat over Saturday and Sunday. Officials announced plans for gatherings, services, and meetings featuring local church groups and regional delegates.
Thirty-Sixth Gratiot County Sunday School Convention at Ethaca
The thirty-sixth annual Sunday School convention of the Gratiot County Sunday School Association will be held at Ethaca on Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24, drawing attendees from across the county. Charles Joss will preside, with a strong program for all ages including a young peoples conference at the Presbyterian church. Basket dinner and coffee will be provided, and attendees are reminded the convention follows Sunday time.
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Gratiot County Sunday School Association
Ethaca
Charles Joss
Presbyterian Church
Alma College Attendance Rising Beyond Last Year
Alma College opened a week ago yesterday and shows a 20 percent increase in four regular classes, up from 15 percent. When including special students, total enrollment likely reaches 200 before the year ends, surpassing last year’s attendance records and setting new ones in progress.
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Alma College
Lanner
Creat
Barkley Will Bequeaths Alma College Endowment Gifts
The late Dr. James M. Barkley, longtime Alma College trustee and former chairman, left a $1,500 Forest Avenue Church scholarship to Alma and bequeathed his private library to expand the college library. The Barkley Duffield chair, linked to Michigan church leaders, was also willed to Alma and may reside in the Trane It. Barkley served Detroit's Forest Avenue Church for 30 years and supported the college's endowment efforts.
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James M. Barkley
Alma College
Alema College
Detroit
Barkley-Duffield
Trane
Duffield
Presbyterian Church
Michigan
James Barkley
Presbyterian Church In America
Bark
American Legion Auxiliary Reforms After Summer Break
The American Legion Auxiliary resumed activities with a Sept. 14 meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shook’s home on Republic Avenue. Mrs. P. W. Creaser reported on the State Convention in Ann Arbor. Plans for a heavier winter program were discussed amid urgent anti gas attack concerns. The group anticipates new members and possible leadership changes at the Sept. 28 meeting in City Hall. Divers offered hope for Lusitania treasure via new diving gear.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Carl Shook
Republic Avenue
Ann Arbor
P. W. Creaser
Alma
American Legion
Shook
Young Man Struck by Automobile Saturday Injury Severe
Clarence Humphrey, 21, of Urovy Avenue, was severely injured last Saturday when struck by a bus driven by Mersit F S Hoot on Superior Street between State and Woodworth. He attempted to cross mid block, was hit in the head, and taken to Trainerd Hospital in critical condition as investigation noted driver’s ordinary speed and attempted turn.
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Clarence Huphrey
Urovy Avenue
Mersit FS
Eyot Superior
Superior Street
State
Woodworth
Humphrey
Aken
Tyiv
Low Apple Market Lesson to Grower
Michigan horticulture professor urges correct orchard methods as well grown winter apples find a market despite a weak market. The state yield is high, with some growers making profits per barrel after costs. Well cared for fruit sells and good growers will profit, while careless pruning and spraying lead to a poorer outcome. Health society election notice follows.
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Michigan
Vo i. Gardner
Michiigan
Gerber
Central Michigan
Gardner
Large Barn Burns on Nelson Farm Southeast of St Louis
A large barn on Earl Nelson’s farm about three miles southeast of St Louis was destroyed Friday afternoon with losses near $5,000. The fire’s start is unknown though it began on the south side. flames spread rapidly as 20 to 40 tons of hay and other materials were consumed. Firefighters from Louis fought the blaze but could not save the barn. livestock were moved to safety. Nelson, who bought the farm last spring, carried little insurance and planned to transfer it to himself.
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Earl Nelson
St. Louis
Louis
Nelson
Harding vetoes soldiers bonus bill amid fiscal warning
President Warren G. Harding rejected the soldiers bonus bill in a written message to Congress, warning it would raise taxes and strain government finances. He argued the proposal could undermine public credit, worsen debt obligations, and hinder future defense funding. Senate and House expected to act again before tonight.
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Warren G. Harding
Congress
Joseph W. Fordney
Harding
Washington
Sony Ume
Marriage at St Marys Church in Alma and Rosebush couple
On September 20 at 6 15 AM Mary T Duffy of Alma and Bert Littl of Rosebush wed at St Marys church. The bride wore a navy blue canton crepe dress. Bridesmaid Mrs Nina Follett of Muskegon and groom's nephew Bert Little Jr assisted. After a brief honeymoon the couple will reside in Rosebush. The bride formerly worked at the Michigan Masonic Home in Alma. A Sept 1 party honored the bride at the Masonic Home. Advertising notes include wood for sale and cider barrels.
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St. Mary's Church
Mary T. Duffy
Alma
Bert Littl
Rosebush
Nina Follett
Muskegon
Bert Little, Jr
Michigan
Paving Work 15 to Be Resumed This Week
Paving work on West End Street and Pine Avenue is set to resume within days, with completion expected in four to six weeks depending on material supply. The project aims to widen Pine Street outlet at Superior and improve the Pine–Superior junction, reducing danger at the notorious corner.
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West End
Pine Avenue
Erin
West Br Street
Narsh
Superiecel
Walnut Street
West End Street
Pine Street
Holmes, Crane & Bartlinis
Pla
Superior
Superior Street
Eude
Race Bridge
Ferris to Speak in County Next Tuesday
Hon Woodbridge N Ferris Democratic U S Senate candidate will speak on campaign issues at Ithaca Brown s Opera House 1 30 p m St Louis 8 30 p m Alma 7 00 p m in Dallas block over post office. Ferris praised as an able and entertaining Michigan orator. Music expected.
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Woodbridge N. Ferris
Ithaca
Brown
Opera House
St. Louis
Alma
Dallas
Ferris
U. S
Michigan
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