Real Estate Board Sought to Boost Traverse City Buyers
Traverse City real estate firms met to form a permanent board under the Publicity committee of the Board of Trade. The plan aims to unify advertising and curb intra-professional bickering, listing properties by value, and sharing commissions. A temporary chair was chosen and a next meeting set for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens C. Petersen
Traverse City
Payson & Lingenfelser
E. W. Hastings
Bowen & Groesser
Kadrovich& Dockery. Co
D. Dye
Wm. Croiser
Leon F. Titus
Petersen
Traverse City Board of Trade
Decase
Real Estate Board
Tod
EK. W. Hastings
Real ‘Estate Board
Ifsa Purchasar
Titus
Hastings
Crotser
Lumberman Charles L Houseman Dies After Illness
Charles L Houseman a prominent Muskegon lumber man died today after several weeks of illness in Muskegon Michigan. He was well known in the local lumber trade and community circles. The death marks a significant loss to the regional timber industry and local business leaders mourn his passing.
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Muskegon, Mich
Charles L. Houseman
Cherry picker patent for glove aids cherry harvest
Frankfort February 23 D W Richardson of Gilmore township has secured a patent for a glove designed for cherry pickers. The canvas glove includes a scissors between the thumb and fore fingers and a sack catch for fruit as it falls, with an arrangement to empty the sack from the bottom.
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Frankfort
D. W. Richardson
Gilmore Township
Happily United Popular Couple Married In Impressive Ceremony
Traverse City reports a home wedding at the Gibbs residence on Sixth Street uniting Mabel Gibbs to Oscar Friedrich. The ceremony at 2 pm followed a palm adorned reception for seventy three guests with a four course luncheon. Rev. D Cochlin officiated. The couple, praised as popular locals, will reside at 212 Wadsworth Street after March 15.
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Archibald Gibbs
Sixth Street
Mabel
Oscar Friedrich
Mr. Friedrich
D. Cochlin
A. Hi. Holliday
Louise Friedrich
Lillian Parr
Wadsworth Street
Traverse City
Legion
Friedrich
Farming by Machine in Riverton Township
John Fitch of Riverton township has invented a gasoline powered field machine mounted on a two horsepower truck with dual rear wheel drive to pull plows harrows and other implements. It enables turning corners and advances heavy farm work as the first such power machinery used in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludington
John Fitch
Riverton Township
Fitch
Probert Announces Candidacy for State Board of Agriculture
H F Probert, chairman of the republican county committee at Jackson Michigan, announces his candidacy for member of the state board of agriculture on February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Mich
H. F. Probert
Republican County Committee
State Board of Agriculture
Michigan Grange Opposes Treaty in Farm Lobby Action
State Grange master N P Hull told the Senate finance committee that Michigan farmers oppose reciprocity and accuse President Taft of breaking promises. Hull said if Senator Smith fails to back farmers, Michigan grangers will not back him, reflecting broad farmer discontent with federal policy.
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Michigan Grangers
Taft
Washington
N. P. Hull
Michigan State Grange
Finance Committee
Hull
Michigan
Smith
Married in Chicago Adolph Wilhelm Weds Miss Josephine Smolar
In 1911 Chicago ceremony united Adolph Wilhelm of Traverse City and Miss Josephine L Smolar of Chicago at Our Lady of Sorrows. Rev Fr Maguire officiated a nuptial high mass. Afterward a breakfast was held at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside on the Harvey Avery farm.
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Chicago
Adolph Wilhelm
Traverse City
Josephine L. Smolar
Fr. Maguire
Our Lady of Sorrows
Chas. Smolar
Hortense Smolar
Willard Wilhelm
J. M. Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Needham Business College
Business College
Detroit
Morgan & Wright's
Harvey Avery
Henry Wilhelm
Cucumber Acreage Attracts City Interest
Farmers near the city are being urged to secure acreage for a proposed cucumber salting station. Malcolm Winnie and Charles Wilhelm handle contracts, offering information on growing the crop and potential profits for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Winnie
Charles Wilhelm
Big fire in Ludington destroys Handy Things wood shop
Fire in Ludington Michigan on February 23 gutted the wood turning department of the Handy Things factory. Loss pegged at 65 000 dollars with 35 900 covered by insurance leaving substantial damage to the plant’s operations and furnishings.
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Ludington
Mich
Handy Things
Wisconsin Holstein Breeders Reorganize in Waukesha
Holstein cattle breeders from across Wisconsin met in Waukesha on February 24 to reorganize the long inactive Wisconsin Holstein Breeders Association, aiming to revive activities after about ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukesha, Wish
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Holstein Breeders’ “Association
Miss Zenna Ladd Named Junior Honor at Ann Arbor High
Ten top scholars from the junior class are chosen for a March 24 Honor exercises in the high school auditorium. Miss Zenna Columbia Ladd, daughter of Mr and Mrs E O Ladd of Old Mission, is among the honorees for 2 1/2 years of strong academic record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor High School
Zenna Columbia Ladd
E. O. Ladd
Old Mission
Pioneer Esther Hatch Dies in Grand Rapids
Mrs. Esther H. Hatch wife of Judge Reuben Hatch died at her Grand Rapids home after years in Traverse City where she shaped civic life. She helped organize the Ladies Library association in 1869 and was active in community betterment, leaving a legacy tied to Traverse City’s early growth. Her son James is buried at Oakwood alongside her.
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Esther H. Hatch
Reuben Hatch
Grand Rapids
Hatch
Traverse City
Grand Traverse Region
Agian
Rome
High Priced Lands Signal Growth in Western Michigan Fruit Farms
Land values in Western Michigan rise as fruit farms fetch strong prices. J J Hanley of Summit Township Mason County sold an eight acre fruit farm for 2000 with buyer valuing at 7500. Mrs Tillie Osgood of Blaine Township Benzie County sold 80 acres with 60 in brush for 17000 cash. The farm near market and fruit culture areas shows advertising gains by the Western Michigan Development bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Summit Township
Mason County
Tillie Osgood
Blaine Township
Benzie County
Western Michigan Development Bureau
Railroads Lose Bid for Rate Increases Nationwide
Interstate Commerce Commission rules against proposed class and commodity rate increases for eastern and western railroads. Tariff changes must be canceled by March 10 and restored to prior rates by March 1 1. failure to comply may trigger a formal suspension and two year rate status. The decision surprises many railroad officials and shippers who expected some increases.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western
Western Trunk Line
Socialist candidates named in Lansing February meeting
The Socialist party conviction in Lansing on February 25 announced candidates for several offices. Judges of the supreme court listed Jas H McFarland of Flint and Frank M Fogg of Bunker Hill. Superintendent of public instruction DeUlray B Hovy of Grand Rapids. University regents Geo H Sherman of Detroit and John F Maki of Negaunee. State board of education Nellie Knott of Detroit. State boards of agriculture William W Mutton of Flushing and J D Hunt of Jonesville.
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Lansing
Socialist Party
Supreme Court
Jas. H .McFarland
Flint
Frank M., Fogg
Bunker Hirk
Public Instruction
DeUray B. Hovy
Grand Rapids
University
Geo. H. Sherman
Detroit
John F. Maki
Negaunee
State Board of Education
Nellie Knott
State Boards of Agriculture
William W. Mutton
Flushing
J. D. Hunt
Jonesville
Cedar 500 Party Delights Cedar and Maple City Club Members
A standout social event in Cedar Michigan at the Odd Fellows hall featured the Cedar 500 club and Maple City club with seven tables. Hostesses Mesdames Vincky Bright and Dago and J C Bright presided as guests enjoyed yellow and white tulips, narcissus, and daffodil favors with yellow and white refreshments. Prizes went to Mrs A Ballinger and Dr Fralick, with consolations to Mrs Joe Nemenskal and Joan Tucker. The event drew wide praise as the season’s most beautiful party in local social circles.
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Cedar, Mich
Odd Fellows Hall
Mesdames J. C, Vincky F. J. Bright
Cedar
Maple City Club
A. Ballinger
Dr. Fralick
Maple City
Joe Nemenskal
Joan Tucker
East Bay and Blair Sunday School Convention Planned
The thirty sixth quarterly convention of the East Bay and Blair Sunday School association will convene at the Methodist Episcopal church in East Garfield on Sunday March 5. The program spans two sessions morning from 10 30 with songs devotion address of welcome by Warren Bout and reports of schools followed by dinner. Afternoon includes singing Bible reading by F D Tavlor thoughts on Sunday School Government by Rev G W Plews and a collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bay and Blair Sunday School Association
Methodist Episcopal Church
East Garfield
Warren Boutsong
W. Withington
F. D. Tavrlor
Old resident Henry Tabberer dies at 61 in Fife Lake
Henry Tabberer died at 9 15 am at age 61 after living in Paradise township for 25 years and in Fife Lake three years. He leaves a wife and three children Hollis Fred and Mrs Stockfish. Funeral at M E church Fire Lake with burial in Kingsley cemetery.
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Fife Lake
Henry Tabberer
Hollis
Fred
Stockfish
Tabberer
Paradise Township
M. E
Fire Lake
Kingsley
Enthusiastic Friday Meeting Forms Congregational Brotherhood
Forty eight men of the Congregational church formed a chapter of the Congregational Brotherhood of America in Traverse City. The aim is closer social ties and civic involvement with church affairs, aiding community development, and easing pastor Rev. D Cochlin's workload. The organization has no fixed formalities and invites active participation, with 250,000 members nationwide and the secretary touring Minnesota to establish new chapters. Officers elected include President J W Patchin and Secretary O C Moffatt. Honorary admission for Mayflower club members who are dues paid.
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Congregational Church
Congregational Brotherhood of America
Rev
D. Cochlin
Cochlin
Mayflower Church
Charter Commission
Brotherhood
United States
Minnesota
Traverse City
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. W. Patchin
T. Tf. Sherman
O. Cc. Moffatt
C. J. Bbner
M. B. Holley
S. Cizek
A. J. Haviland
Herbert Montague
F. M. Paine
J. T. Millicken
C. V. Wright
Edgar Keith
A. L. Bachant, Jr
Spaulding Friedrich
John McIntosh
Ralph Anderson
The
Mayflower Club
Taft Sets April 4 for potential extra Congress session
Washington reports a likely extra session to act on the Canadian reciprocity agreement. President Taft fixed April 4 as the date after consulting Champ Clark and Representative Underwood. They will lead the Ways and Means committee in reporting the reciprocity bill to the next House.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Champ Clark
Representative Underwood
Alabama
Ways and Means
Clark
Underwood
Robin Up For Trial
Joseph G. Robin, a bank promoter once labeled sane by a judge and jury, was arraigned today in the criminal branch of the Supreme Court. He faces indictments for larceny of funds from banks in which he held interests.
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New York
Joseph G. Robin
Supreme Court
Hardware Dealers 10 Meet In Cincinnati Convention
More than many hardware dealers from across the country are expected to attend the annual convention in Cincinnati. The event opens in Music Hall tomorrow with elaborate entertainment planned for visitors.
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Cincinnati
National Association
Music Hall
Reciproc ity row shoves state senate into tense clash
Lansing Feb 24 Canadian reciprocity sparks fierce debate in Michigan legislature. In the house Fisk’s annexation measure was tabled and erased from the record. In the senate Watkins failed to move his anti reciprocity resolution as members volleyed arguments on tariffs and representation. Senators Conley Lee Vaughan and White led the opposition while Cartier Mapes Barnaby Miller and others backed tabling. Voting split 12 to 11 as legislators wrestled over the subject amid party tensions.
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Lansing
Mich
Fisk
Randabaugh
Senate
Watkins
Collins
Lee
Acta
Sion
Amr
Taft
Conley
Lapeer
Michigan
Miller
White
Cartier
Mapes
Vaughan
United States Senate
Barnaby
Foater
Klingman
Leidlein
F. C. Scott
Taylor - Vanderwern
Fowle
Newton
Putney
Rosenkrans
Walter
Atkins
Weter
Wiggins
Lansing Secretary of State Martindale Announces 1912 Candidacy
Secretary of State Martindale declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in 1912 at Lansing on February 24, signaling a formal entry into the gubernatorial race. He emphasized party unity and pledged to promote reform and efficient state administration.
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Martindale
Lansing
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Plan Square
Muskegon Lumberman
Benzie
Happily United
Mabel Gibbs
State Grange
Senator Smith
Josephine Smolar
Miss Ladd
East Bay and
Garfield Sunday School Association
Chapter
the Congregational Brotherhood
Robin
New York Bank
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