26 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Grand Traverse Herald
Location
Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
1
Traverse City newspaper group Herald and Record CD is led by president Gene G Bates with vice president J W Hannen, secretary Clara N Bates and treasurer in the Bates family management.
The Republican county convention for Grand Traverse County will meet in the Circuit Court room Traverse City Michigan at 2 pm on Saturday February 6 1909. Delegates are to be chosen to attend the Republican state convention in Grand Rapids February 12 1909 and to conduct other business as allowed by the representation basis. Delegates will come from Peallmanures Blair East Bay Fife Lake Garfield Grant Green Leake Long Lake Mayfield Paradise Peninsula Union Whitewater Traverse City First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward Fifth Ward.
In a dramatic, early 20th century account a collision or wreck involves Republic and Florida shattering seas. About 1 600 people were rescued as wireless letters carried ship names and distress within hours. Advances in telegraph and telephone tech are praised for immediate safety notices.
In Grand Traverse region farm wives and daughters read and stay informed. To include country women barred from city meetings, the local Woman's Club tests Saturday sessions, aimed at farm women interested in club work and affiliated benefits. The move sparks broad attention and many express desire for such opportunities.
A fragment notes optimism about an opportunity and the hope that efforts begun will meet the expected success, signaling early momentum and positive expectations.
The Manistee Daily News reports Michigan prospects favor the Grand Traverse Bay south region for climate and markets. Rail expansion aims to connect Manistee and Alpena via the M and NEL line with 36 miles of new track toward Kalkaska, enabling log shipments to Lake Michigan shores and Alpena outlets. A bond issue of 1,500,000 was authorized after earlier investor doubts, with construction to proceed once weather permits.
Mrs Mary Rose widow of the late William Rose died at 4 05 this morning at the home of Mrs Downing on Exust Eighth street after an 18 month battle with cancer She was a native of Bronson Michigan born Lua Core married William Rose in 1860 and lived in Coldwater 40 years then moved to this city 16 years ago She was 71 She leaves two daughters Mrs James Porter and Adie Rose a brother Marvin La Core of Empire and a sister in Illinois Funeral arrangements include burial in Coldwater where the family lot awaits interment The two daughters accompanied the remains
A Crawn man complains to County Clerk Robert Waller that he never used a marriage license and seeks a refund for fees paid. The clerk cannot refund the money though the licenses were filed and later unused. The note cites other cases where licenses were issued and later discarded or altered.
The Cecil W of Northport, captained by Walt Wason, arrived at 9 30 this morning with Clint and Fenn Wilson and George Abbott aboard. The vessel left Northport yesterday forenoon and overnighted at Nowlltaewianta, noting clear bay ice and pleasant seas. Will Hopkins enjoyed motor boating on the bay yesterday.
The Grand Traverse grange met Saturday afternoon with strong attendance and high interest in the topic. Charles Sidgecomb was initiated, progressing through the second and third degrees as part of the proceedings.
Friends of Attorney T. S. Baldwin were shocked by his death in Indianapolis after an operation. A well known local figure for about a year, he leaves a widow and daughter Hattie Louise, two and a half, plus surviving brother Dr. Baldwin and sister Mrs. Charles Jeffries of this city. His father, aged about 64, also survives. A noted orator and former Noblesville practitioner, he located in Traverse City and was active in the local option campaign before illness. He died in hospital after extended illness.
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No potatoes available Saturday with expectations of supply only after light snowfall. Saturday total goods recorded include three loads of coal four loads of coke four sheep and one horse. Price list remains unchanged.
Cadillac Jan 22 The Swedish Lutheran Church Society, oldest in the city, will erect a new building as soon as frost leaves the ground. They will spend about ten thousand dollars. The church has 170 voting members and a total membership around six hundred, including families and children.
Lucile Martha Eldred, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs H T Eldred of 419 West Eleventh street, died Sunday evening at 6 30 with whooping cough. Born November 23, the child was under a period of illness. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock with Rev J C Matthews of the Fourteenth Street M E church presiding.
Detroit daily market roundup notes close prices for Wheat and Corn futures. Wheat and oats show firm activity, with Chicago bids influencing Detroit offers. Small grain and corn futures edge up amid steady demand and seasonality.
Chicago market reports show steady prices for various grains and livestock. Prices ranged with hogs steady at 8.00 to 6.90 for light to mixed, weights, while cattle and calves traded at around 1.75 to 2.05 per hundredweight, and peas beans and other grains moved with limited activity amid good arrivals.
Grain and livestock prices listed for several markets with receipts and current bids. Wheat in New York shows receipts of 60,000 bushels with spot and futures activity. corn and oats also noted with varying bids. Livestock receipts and prices include pigs, cattle, and sheep with mixed market tone and slow demand on some lots.
New York reports unsettled butter with receipts 4.252 and varied creamery specials. Chicago notes steady butter and cheese, with quotes for firsts, seconds, and full creams. Philadelphia indicates lower butter with creamery prices. Michigan boxed goods and home grown greens priced per box, reflecting uneven dairy trade.
The cobbled list shows prices for butter and dairy items per pound, veal cuts, turkeys, geese, chickens, and various meats, plus flour, oats, corn, hay, and buckwheat. It also records fur prices including mink, fox, beaver, otter, and others, with hides and miscellaneous commodities like beeswax and wool noted at unit prices or ranges.
From Jany 25 notes at Lodd formers cord daievaien, Adolpitus hosel records a ration trial at Unieorn farm. After two weeks, on the fourth day, an input of one cent per cow per day was observed. The writer calls this the best dairy ration found so far and recommends its use.
The probate court for Grand Traverse County Michigan announces a six month claims period for creditors of David Shamitten, deceased. Claims must be presented at the probate office in Traverse City before May 4, 1909, with hearings scheduled at 10:00 am on that day before Judge Walcien.
Traverse City State Bank names A Tracy Lay as President R Floyd Clinch as Vice President Samuel Garland as Cashier A J Maynard as Asst Cashier and A J Haviland as Asst Cashier in an official notice detailing bank leadership and staff roles.
Four months from January 1 to present claims against the estate of Culed PromWell, deceased, are invited by creditors. The hearing on admitted debts will occur in University City on June 10 at ten o'clock local time.
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