Calhoun County Protest Over State Valuation Rise
Calhoun County officials argue the state tax commission overestimates real and personal property values. A Lansing trip produced a claimed county real and personal valuation of 72 million dollars, about 29 million above current equalized figures. Officials dispute methods used, citing fictitious values and unequal treatment among counties like Wayne and Kent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Simmons
County Board of Supervisors
Lansing
Calhoun
State Board of Equalization
Simmons
Statesman
Calhoun County
State Tax Commission
Wayne
Kent
Tax Commission
T Uem
Wayne County
Board of Canatization
Wartens & Tomulon
County Tax Increase Predicted By State Board Action
Kalama zo county assessor G Ailey reports Lansing hearings suggest a state board of equalization could raise Cal ton county's state tax by about one tenth of one percent. The final decision rests with the board later in September and may reflect tax commission recommendations. The county argues its growing valuation already widens the gap versus peers, with Kalamazoo and Jackson counties discussed as comparative cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calton
Ailey
Battle Creek
Lansing
State Board of Equalization
Ashley
State Tax, Commission
KalimaAzoo County
Jackson County
Tax Commission
Equalizator Board
Dyspepsia Cure Ad Raises Alarm Across Nation
A fragmented advertisement claims Burcock Bieth bitters cure dyspepsia and strengthens stomachs. The text mentions a “rational aliment” and promises quick bodily improvements, though readability is poor and several words appear garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burcock
Knights of the Modern Maccabees Readjustment Approved
Page from Aug 26 1913 reports Michigan official support for rate readjustment. Commissioner C A Palmer states old members face higher payments as term insurance shifts to whole life, urging necessary changes for the society's continued life. George Lovelace, Great Commander, notes attack on statements from The Gateway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Mick
Michigan
George
Lovelace
Knights of the Modern Maccabees
John FP. Hogan
the Gateway
Detroit
Han. C. A. Palmer
Office of Commissioner of Insurance
Lansing
C. A. Palmer
Telephone Rates Equalized Across Michigan Service Areas
The Michigan State Telephone Company states nationwide and state action requires uniform rates. In Marshall a few residents previously paid lower prices for identical service. Company officials say no overall rate raise occurred. some neighbors see small increases to ensure equal charges for the same class of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Bbwood
Michigan State Telephone Company
Marshall
Sunday School Rally at West Eck Church
Sunday school rally set for West Eck on September 3 1911 at 10 30 a m. All come after vacation to join in music recitations drill and a roll call. Contests for attendance banner prizes for one year of perfect attendance plus plans for the new season and visitors day to welcome family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Eckfor Church
Casses
Irlunds
Best piece of road in Michigan praised by inspector
The state road inspector visited Wilderville to Eckford township and praised the new road as the best in Michigan. Edkford officials secured the award worth 300 dollars per mile, with a total cost of 4400 dollars for the excellent mile of macadam.
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Michigan
Wilderville
Eckford Township
Edkford
C. W. Lewis
Merrill Ziemmertman
L. J. Decker
Af. DD. Hakeste
Stuar
Stivhigan
Postoffice shifts second class mail to fast freight nationwide
Beginning in September second class mail such as periodicals will be shipped by fast freight to distributing points before being carried by mail to addresses. Chicago will serve Michigan as the distributing point. the change aims to reduce handling costs and is promoted by Postmaster General Hitchcock as a money making reform though publishers remain under contract for rate payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Chicago
Post Office Department
Hitchcock
Thomas Taffee Dies After Illness at 64
Thomas Taffee died this morning after a month long illness at his Kalamazoo avenue home. He was a longtime Clarendon Township resident, 64, and a St Mary's Catholic Church member. Survived by a widow and four children Blaude Raymond Taffee Wmetly and Josephine, of this city and Rattle Cree. Funeral from St Mary's Church Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taffee
Kalamazoo Avenue
Mr. Taffee
Clarendon
Dr. Hopkins Place
Taffee
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Wmetly
Josephine Taffee
Blaude
Raymond Taffee
St. Mary's Church
Bridegroom Faces Breach of Promise Suit in Bellevue
Bliss Myrtle Connelly of Battle Creek sues Frank S. Allen in Eaton County Circuit Court alleging breach of promise and $10,000 damages to her feelings after Allen wed another Bellevue woman last June. Attorney D. C. Salisbury of Battle Creek represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S.allen
Bellevue
Bliss Myrtle Connelly
Battle Creak
Afr
Allen
Frank S. Allen
Miss. Connelly
Eaton County
D. C. Salisbury
Battle Creek
Man Hurt In Train Derailed Exit At Ital Amazoo
A collision as the excursion train from Ital Amazoo pulled into the M. C. station left Al E. Hendryx badly injured on the platform. The air brakes failed, the train ran on, and Hendryx was thrown onto the gravel, suffering a dislocated shoulder a broken arm deep facial cuts and facial disfigurement. He was taken to Mrs. Etheridge’s residence on East Mansion street for treatment and expected to be out for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondat
al E. Heatrex
M. C
Italamazoo
Hendryx
Hendricks
Dr. Gesner
Hendryz
Pioneer Tekensha Resident Jerome Phelps Dead by Own Act
Jerome Phelps, longtime resident of Pioneer Tekensha, was found with his throat cut in the barn at his home one mile south of the village. He died about an hour before discovery after family members noticed his absence at breakfast. The razor lay nearby and he is survived by two sons Henry and Quo, and three daughters Mrs B We Duolittle Mrs Frank Witvemes and Mrs Mort Peck. The deed is believed tied to his poor health and bodily ailments.
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Tekensha
Jerome Phelps
Gendon
Phelps
Otto Phelps
Henry Phelps
Dr. Werren
Mr. Phelps
Mr. Warren
Tivo
Henry
Quo
B. We Duolittle
Frank Witvemes
Freswater, Ore
Mort Peck
Jackson
Peculiar Local Notice on Catarrh Cure and Trade Humor
A garbled public notice claims a cure for catarrh and asserts the signer can meet financial obligations. It lists Walden, Risdan & Waevin, and a Potteras druggist as involved parties and mentions an offer to deliver a remedy directly to households.
Red Bearded Stranger Causes Hospital Stir at Nichols
A man with a red beard wanders Nichols Hospital at 4 a.m. Police later arrest Lewis D. Fuller on disorderly conduct after being identified by Irene Jewell as the intruder. Matron Perry says the man likely believed the hospital was public, while police suspect another motive. Fuller pleads guilty and pays a five dollar fine.
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Nichols Hospital
Battle Creek
Toon
Hudson
Wright
Patterson
Lucas
Colby
Lewis D. Fuller
Sarry Hospital
Fuller
Irene Jewell
Shelter Street
Heins
Matron Perry
Justice Court
Nichels Hospital
Confessed Murderer Sentenced for Life
Henry Hermansperger, who killed his wife and daughter Christina on August 31, pleaded guilty and received life imprisonment at Marquette prison. The judge and witnesses described his breakdown in court as officers prepared to take him to the prison. He had been practicing with a revolver the day before the killings and left a letter asking forgiveness, with his family widely respected in the community.
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Hastings, Bfich
Henry Hermansperger
Christina
Clement Smith
Maronette
Hermansperger
Barry
Marquette
Hermansberger
Stand- Rapids
Ritchie
Potter
Kermansperger
Muskegon
Ionia
Indiana
Ohio
Demand for local furs to boost farmers' wallets this season
Farmers may gain from a high fur market as demand for cocas mink and other native animals rises ahead of the season. Local furriers expect a record year with increased early demand, noting furs remain similar in style to last season and black is the prevailing color.
Strong argument for good roads in Michigan
P T Colegrove of Hastings writes in the Hastings Banner urging Michigan residents to unite for better roads. He argues public highways boost farm values, commerce, schools and social life, and cites New York and New England as models while noting past road waste and state lag. He promotes county bonding and calls for broad citizen involvement at Lansing.
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P. T. Colegrove
Hastings
Michigan Ciaed Roads Association
Michigan
Tony
Fife
Mirkigah
Sam Olreads
Brchigan
Sieter
New England
New FE England
Lansing
New York
America
Mud Tax Spars Road To City via Beautiful Boulevard
A farmer reflects on tax increases and improvements to his route, noting how a new boulevard saves time and wear on his equipment. He previously hauled farm produce three miles through mud and sand, now travels swiftly to town.
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Rot
Minariet
Shocking Fatal Shooting At Wormley Farm
A 15 year old boy Glenn Nutter was shot dead by his 13 year old sister Violet Nutter at the Wormley Farm in Predonia township. The revolver was believed loaded though the girl claimed it was in play. Father James Nutter worked away from home with no mother present. Neighbors described the pair as well behaved and affectionate.
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Predonia Township
Warnessy
Gcemr
Rence
Glenn’ Nu‘ter
Violet ‘Nutter
Nutter
Sil
James Nutter
Baying
Shea
Belgix Mt
Gesher
J. Lene
Janes. Nutter
Worsley
Faya
Over Half Century Use of Humphreys Speciusa Highlighted
Historical advert describes Humphreys Speciusa as trusted by the people for more than fifty years. It touts remedies for fevers worms and various ailments in children and adults, mentioning free medical booklets and a wide range of tonics and cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Speciusa
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Pete
Bowe
Aendryy
Taai
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Besineas
Walding, Risdan & Waevin
Driggista
Poteta
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Lyman Brown
Murray St
Rew
York
Wormley Farm
Batle Creek
Clark Dickenson
Indianapolis, Ind
Scot Dickenson
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