27 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Traverse City Press
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
1
East Lansing hosts Wheat Day on August 1 to kick off Michigan’s drive to raise forty million bushels in 1918. Roberta Shaw and Fred M. Warner among speakers, with J R Waterbury chairing. Commissioner Hoover might attend. plan four minute talks by各 speakers. lunch on campus.
The Knights of Columbus spearhead a fund raising day to support the Million Dollar War Camp drive. Funds aim to provide wholesome recreation for soldiers in training, matching efforts by the YMCA. Members face a $2 special assessment and are urged to contribute if able.
A Sunday trip to Arbutus Lake nearly ended in multiple drownings when the aging boat split as eight companions crossed to a small island. H S Swartz, 33, of South Bend Indiana, drowned after leaping overboard. Major Vander Vort, 19, a blind rescuer, guided others to safety, earning Carnegie Medal consideration for his actions.
Farmers county agents grinders bankers and all interested in wheat are urged to attend a gathering at Michigan Agricultural College on August 1. The goal is forty million bushels for 1918 with field trips and talks by agronomists and officials. A wedding at the Russell home and a ill health note follow.
Edward Colcord and Sheriff Campbell led a search for his missing mother found dead hanging from a tree. Mrs Colcord reportedly had previous suicide attempts and Vera Barrett survived a near-fatal day at Arbutus Lake alongside other fatalities in what locals called a genuine horror.
Charles J. Smith aged 62 died at his home 116 N Division after a three year illness. A longtime resident since 1890 he was active in the U C T and Maccabees and worked as a traveling salesman. Survived by wife two sons Orton Washington and Carl Lansing two daughters Alice Wyoming and Mrs Hobart Knapp. Services were held at his home Sunday with Rev Demas Cov tilin officiating. Burial at Oakwood.
Mathew Dill 68 of 932 State St died Monday after a period of ill health. He leaves a wife, three sons William and Jess, and John unknown, plus daughter Mrs. Benjamin Hoxiev of Detroit. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev. Demas Cochlin officiating and Oakwood Cemetery interment.
Kodak cameras and Eastman non curling films are advertised at Scott's City Drug Store highlighting film stock and camera gear. The notice emphasizes product availability and brand names to attract shoppers.
A musical comedy titled Opers Coming Soon will play at the Traverse City theatre. The New York run is adapted for a professional cast led by Mr. Ogden as director. Viewers who have seen it promise it to be the best amateur show yet, with a strictly professional approach.
Mrs Hamilton a church worker and pioneer of this region died after a long illness. She leaves a daughter Mrs Sturleye Miller and a son, both of Interlochen. Funeral and burial Friday at 2 30 p m in Interlochen, with many friends and relatives attending.
A fragmentary item notes a 19 year old, son of Mrs Geo Sachtleben, receiving quick delivery to parts of Sachtleben after an operation at the general hospital. A Scott's City Drug Store reference appears amid scattered phrases about a church officiating and Oakwood, with stray mentions of a telephoned solicitation and city life.
Stockholders in the Napoleon Motor Car Co urge timely payment on subscriptions to back the planned plant move to Traverse City. The notice stresses cash as essential, noting many have paid in full while others have not. It warns that delays waste time and that expansion awaits full funding to meet orders. Call at the bank to settle obligations.
Genevieve Grace Middleton 5 of Williamsburg died at home after an operation for fip pendicilla. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon with burial at Williamsburg. The community offers sympathy to the Middleton family.
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