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Wakefield Advocate

Location

Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1922

Page

3

Wealthy Corvet disappears after leaving vast estate to Alan

Alan Conrad learns from Lawrence Sherrill that Benjamin Corvet has deeded all real property and his stake in Corvet Sherrill and Spearman to the Blue Rapids youth. Sherrill explains Corvet’s note and safety box contents, including a trust for Alan, while reporters swarm about his disappearance. Henry Spearman sits in the background as Alan meets Sherrill and moves toward the Myr Spearman office.

Chicago Jamin Corvet Henry Spearman Corvet Sherrill Lawrence Sherrill Spearman Conrad Blue Rapides Kansas Conrad Fa Corver Alan Ata Auld Perigins Vonstance Bowlevard Adden Constance Lawrente Sherrill Corvet, Sherrill and Alan Conrad Blue Rapids Wassaquam Hiss Heatel Wassagnam Hin Tay Carvey Haideo Ben.jamin Corvet Colin Sherritt My Felier O John Welton Lawrence Tan Dani Kan Roe Benjamin Corvet Tom Lee Myr Hiis Gilkins Wiithy Ben Henry

Ferris Campaign Bolsters Michigan Senate Bid

The piece notes 69 year old Ferris launching his bid for the U S Senate amid Democratic tides, facing questions of leadership, Newberryism, and party unity, with Townsend leading the Republican ticket and Baker a strong, uneasy rival among labor allies. It highlights labor’s impact on Ferris’s appeal and mentions related statewide election results and shifts in up north voting trends.

Ferris Whodbridge N. Ferris Lansing Michigan Henry Ford Grand Rapids Townsend Saginaw National Committee Michigan State Committee Amd Ferr Republicad Herb” Baker Michigan Guard Baker Iberty L. BP Upper Peninsula Straits Detroit News Herbert F. Baker John Holland Gogebie County Walter A. Henze Dickinson County Edward J. Carter Delia Carter

Drawa and Comedy Around in New Picture

Richard Chester owns a silver mine in the South approaching his wedding to Ethel Mcl Vae. Sally Lockwood loves Dick but keeps silent. Desperadoes threaten to strike unless paid. Dick, with lawyer Charles Henley, returns to defend the mine. Bandits demand silver and cattle. Dick spares no effort to protect women and children. In the shootout Dick is fatally shot, Welton carries him back, and bandits are captured as soldiers arrive. Welton, mortally wounded, asks Dick to take his babies.

Richard Chester Ethel Mcl Vae Sally Lockwood Charles Henley Joe Pelton Pelton Welton

Balance on deposit of Wakefield Fourth of July fund

Treasurer’s report states a bank balance of 107.87 at First National Bank Wakefield Michigan after deducting 350 in outstanding checks leaving 102.57 to be kept on deposit in a savings account for the 102 Fourth of July Committee. W Th McNamara chairman Frank Be Hook A M Gilbert signatories thank donors and workers.

First National Bank of Wakefield Michigan W. TH. McNamara Frank BE. Hook

Dick and Sally Resolve a Unruly Family Then Wed

In a Strand Theatre feature a man named Dick raises a brood of children after taking them from Pelton. His fiancee Ethel disapproves, forcing Dick to place the children with various schools. A feverish baby tests loyalties, but Sally cares for the infant. Dick and Sally marry, welcoming twins as happiness returns. Daly's cigars are always the best.

Pelton Ethel Sally Ife Strand Theatre

Driving Team for Sale in Wakefield Michigan

For sale a driving team with two horses about 750 pounds each, available with or without harness. Apply to Thomas Desonia in Wakefield Michigan.

Thomas Desonia Wakefield Mich

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