20 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald And Traverse Bay Eagle
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
1
In Traverse City Michigan the Grand Traverse Herald and Record note key local land dealings and the posting of officials roles including a statement from President Clara Ne Bates and the treasurer position. The fragment references Tuesday and Friday entries and local civic matter summaries.
OTHOS can Bates Two Phones No 23 Terms One Year in Advance six months 50 cents in Advance three months 2 50 in Advance Entered as second class matter March 2 1908 at Traverse City Mich under the Act of Congress of March 2 1879.
Henry Clews reports a clear revival across many sectors with gradual restoration of normal activity. He cites easier money conditions, renewed confidence, and specific gains in building, steel, lumber, cotton goods, and retail stocks, highlighting optimism from Maine to California and a strong national recovery trajectory.
The report notes township spending of 3011.12 and others far above. It cites a total 28565.65 exceeding the county’s state tax specification and raises questions about budgeting practices.
A local council revises its views after a debate on deputy fire wardens and their scoring system. Officials weigh duties, eligibility, and the impact on staffing across districts. Community members express mixed reactions as officials outline potential reforms and timelines.
In the state, ten fire wardens were commended by the commission for their handling of the forest fires amid difficult conditions. Mr Smith, one of the wardens, noted several fire-setting convictions, while continuing duties across nine counties. He then headed into the forests to monitor deer hunters with a license ready.
Mich Nov 13 Traverse City contractors Wilhelm Monroe completed a concrete dam on Betsey River eight years after the first dam. Water turned on Wednesday after a 24 hour test. Municipal ownership praised as Thompsonville aims to light the town and may sell power to Copemish. Local progress notes mark the era of public utility.
Eines Sm and others note Hart and Delyea depart Wednesday while others leave early in week. Thompsonville sees a gravel road one mile long extending north from the city line nearly complete. Officials say inspection looms before highway fund pens, and this first mile marks a broader, needed roads campaign to attract trade.
At the Michigan State Sunday School association convention in Saginaw, Judge J. H. Grant of Manistee was elected president. Vice presidents include F M Thump ton Detroit Rev F P Arthur Grand Rapids Claude Cole Kalkaska Rev W E Marvin Hancock F V Perry Bay City Ira J Smith Sault Ste Marie D L Convis named to the executive committee to fill the vacancy from Grant’s presidency. Other executive council members include T H Montgomery Detroit BE L Ide Detroit Albert LaHuis Zeeland Rev Sit Morris Grand Rapids Rev John McDermund Jonesville Rev Howard Chapman Saginaw and Hon J M Davis Kalamazoo. Saginaw invited the next convention, and the invitation was accepted.
A local druggist claims to supply or compound a simple mixture for backache kidney trouble and rheumatism. The brew includes dandelion and sarsaparilla extracts with syrup and is taken after meals with a teaspoonful doses nightly. Proponents say it cleanses eliminative tissues and supports kidney filtering without harming the stomach.
The sixty ninth semi annual missionary meeting and diocesan church conference of the Episcopal churches of western Michigan will convene at St. John’s church in Grand Haven on November 17 and 18. Clergymen attending include Charles F. Weston Mt. Pleasant Charles Donahue Grand Rapids Charles D Atwell Traverse City W Galpin W W Taylor J N Wilkinson J W Bedford Jones F R Godolphine R T Peters Albert L Murray and Bishop McCormick will deliver an address.
An old advertisement touts Anne's Pain-Killing Oil as the remedy for cramped or sore muscles. It claims quick relief from aches and pains and urges purchases from E. Wait & Sons and E. B. Miller, offering sales on a Tuesday in November.
A brief item reports that David Hui hanged himself in Lansing on November 6. Limited readable context mentions the name and act with no further details available.
Market notes show twelve loads weighed at the city market with only three stored. Experts expect potato arrivals to rise after snow and some sellers to move now while prices hover near 60 cents. Highest Saturday price 38 cents. three grocery loads earned 0 cents. Other grain and live stock prices across Chicago Detroit and New York are listed, with oats and corn mixed. Potatoes in Chicago steady with good local demand, receipts moderate, and some stock discounted in boxcars. Celery beans and cotton trends noted alongside dairy and eggs markets.
Tracy Lay serves as President with R Floyd Clinch as Vice President Samuel Garland is named as Cashier A J Maynard and A J Haviland appear as Assistant Cashiers in the fragmentary record.
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