Republican City and Ward Nominees: A Mayor Candidate Sketch
Short biographical sketch of the Republican mayoral candidate born in Hinkley Ohio. Traces his career from Hudson schools to Western Reserve University, Milford superintendent, Ithaca superintendent, Alma College secretary and treasurer assistant, and long municipal service. Notes punctual council attendance, committee leadership, and integrity of audited city finances with specific unpaid orders and fund balances. Alma, Mich., March 20, 1914.
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Hinkley
Medina County
Ohio
Hudson
Western Reserve University
Cook
Milford
Ithaca
Alma College
City of
Alma
Adams D. W. A City Clerk Born in Vermont
D W Adams, born in Vermont, spent youth in Chester and moved to the county in March 188?. He served Arcada township as treasurer in 1899 and was chosen assessor of Alma village in 1904, remaining in public service into 1905.
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D. W. Adams
Green Mountain
Vermont
Chester
NAYORS ENDORSEMENT OF A P COOK FOR ALMA MAYOR
Alma Record letter from J M Montigel praising A P Cook and D W Adams for stable finances and city improvements. He argues incumbents understand city business, keep taxes low, and urge voters to support experienced candidates in the upcoming municipal election.
Alma Visitors And Train Schedule Changes
William Fulcher of St Louis visited Alma Friday while Mrs Mead of Mt Pleasant stayed with Mrs Hutchinson Monday Bernice Walker a Romeo teacher enjoys home this week Beginning Sunday April 4 all trains on the Ann Arbor road will run Sunday the same as week days Another motor will be added making two motors each way daily Northbound from Alma at A M and 446 PM Southbound at 14 AM and 628 PM No change in steam trains
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Ann Arbor Road
Alma
Adams Re-nominated City Clerk in Republican Rally
In 1906 Mr Adams was elected city clerk and has since been re elected seven times. At the Republican city convention he was nominated by acclamation and his election appears assured. Jesse Fuller, finishing his first term as city treasurer, was re nominated for a second term. Fuller’s tax collections were turned over to him during the past year. The Pine River Township Republican ticket lists Supervisor C E Vandermark clerk Leo H Wood treasurer Ita C Moody highway commissioner B T Hamil highway overseer C A Russ justice of peace full term Cage Wood justice of peace three years Cass Curtis justice of peace two years William Gallagher member board of review Herschel J White constables Reuben Foglesong Frank Frear Wm Michael Leslie Miller. Other ticket candidates include Supervisor John H Lanshaw clerk Andrew Noffsinger treasurer Elmer A Bauer highway commissioner Calvin P Best overseer of highways Edward Bryant justice of the peace four years Lee W Riycraft justice of the peace three years C Bert Packer justice of the peace two years Wm C Sullivan member board of review John Pitt constables Fred Lentz Jeremiah Myers Elmer N Post Fred Burt.
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Alma
Mich
Alma Record
A. P. Cook
D. W. Adams
Michigan
Mr. Cook
Adams
J. M. Montigel
Jesse Fuller
Mr. Fuller
C. A. Russ
Justice of Peace
Cage Wood
Cass
Curtis
William Gallagher
Board of Review
Herschel J. White
Reuben Foglesong
Frank Frear
Wm. Michael
Leslie Miller
John H. Lanshaw
Andrew Noffsinger
Elmer A. Bauer
Calvin P. Best
Edward ©. Bryant
Lee W. Ri Ycraft
C. Bert Packer
Wm. C. Sullivan
John Pitt
Fred Lentz
Jeremiah Myers
Elmer N. Post
Fred Burt
Republican
Geo. H. Kubitman
Vincent Roberts
Ed. M. Struble
Fred Bradford
Benjamin
Cline
Hiram T. Currence
Justice of the Peace
Wm.ereater
Jaxie Wilsons
Ely Wolfe
R. W. Andersoft
Deam K Roberts
Conmahles
Frank Gilken
Jesse Fink
Richael Throsh
Greve Peck
Record Predicts Harrodsburg Victory for Fuller in First Ward
The year’s report shows him an excellent collector and his cash balance aligns with the clerk’s figures, according to the awaiting committee’s note in this issue of the Record. Fuller, after one term, is entitled to re election and the Record forecasts aHarrodsogue majority for the gentleman from the First ward.
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Fuller
Ward Alder Urges H Term Limits in Alma Race
The feature outlines H ward alder candidate Ward Alder urging term limits while leery Republicans confront the race. It traces Alder’s career from Swift & Co in Iowa to Alma where he served as accountant and later managed the local plant, now treasurer of Alma Auto Truck Co, highlighting his ties to manufacturing and expected strong support next Monday election.
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Urge H, Leery Republican Totermmner
Jorn
Kansas
Swift & Co
Iowa
Alma
Ziegler
Chicago
Alia Auto Truck Co
Peery
Ety
Second Ward Caucus Names Races For City Post
The Second Ward vacancy created by Walter Caple’s removal is filled by Republican J. W. Race, who has served six years as agent at the Union RoR Station. Henry Sandell is presented for alderman for a full term, described as an experienced, careful citizen with solid local business background.
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Walter Caple
J. W. Race
Race
Union Ror
Second Ward
Henry Sandell
Third Ward Republican Nominee George Ogden Adopts Third Ward Home
George Ogden, the Republican candidate for Third ward, is described as experienced in city work. He previously served on the council while a First ward resident, held key committee roles, and has now purchased a home in the Third ward to establish his residence.
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George Ogder
Third Ward
Ogden
Fourth Ward candidate Pollasky for Alma alderman
Frank Ei Pollasky, Republican nominee for alderman, has long been active in Alma’s mercantile life. His business record suggests he can dedicate necessary time to city interests.
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Frank Ei. Pollasky
Alma
Republican City Ticket for Mayor and City Officials
Republican City Ticket lists candidates for mayor Albert P. Cook clerk Delos W Adams treasurer Jesse Fuller no first ward candidate McGonkey alderman George H Peery constable Oscar Wibber supervisor Arthur W Brock one year L W Race alderman two years Henry Sandell constable C P F Parker supervisor Cris F Renner alderman George Oden constable George Brown supervisor Charles J Delayan alderman Frank E Pollasky constable Frank Bennett.
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Albert P. Cook
Delos W. Adams
Jesse Fuller
Noa L. McGonkey
Alderaman
George H. Peery
Oscar Wibber
Arthur W. Brock
Ald
L. W. Race
Henry Sandell
C PF. Parker
Cris F. Renner
George Oden
George Brown
Charles J. Delayan
Frank E. Pollasky
Frank Bennett
Local Official Roll Calls for County Positions
A listing shows multiple names for county offices including Supervisor Geo H Kubitman and Clerk Vincent Roberts, with roles such as Treasurer Ed M Struble and Justice of the Peace terms. Other entries name highway overseers Walter Clark and Ely Wolfe, and constables Frank Gilken and Jesse Fink among several offices and vacancies.
Local Tickets List For Sumner Township Ballot
Sumner Township Republican slate lists Supervisor E A Patten Clerk S Cleverdon Treasurer John Rockafellow Highway Commissioner George Bry. Democratic ticket fields Supervisor E T Walker Clerk Fred Schaeffer Treasurer Harry Schaeffer Highway Commissioner Frank Clapper.
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E. A. Patten
S. Cleverdon
John Rockafellow
George Bry
E. T. Walker
Fred Schaeffer
Hiarry Schaeffer
Frank Clapper
Weather Summary for March 1914
March 1914 weather report shows mean maximum and minimum temperatures with details on maximum and minimum readings. Precipitation totals, number of days with any precipitation, and counts of clear partly cloudy and cloudy days are listed, along with totals for snowfall and storm events. Local observer notes accompany the data.
Elect Officers of Ladies Bible Class M E Sunday School
The Ladies Bible Class elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs Howard L Holmes and Vice President Mrs C L Wood with Mrs James Redman as Secretary and Mrs H M Dunham as Treasurer. Committee chairs include Membership Mrs A A Palmer Social Mrs J P Losey and Devotional Mrs C H Morgan. An Executive Committee meeting is scheduled Thursday at 8 30 PM at Mrs H M Page’s home.
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M. E. Sunday School
James Redman
Howard L. Holmes
C. L. Wood
H. M. Dunham
H. M. Page
A. A. Palmer
J. P. Losey
C.H. Morgan
Baptist Church Morning and Evening Services Today
Morning service at 10 o clock with sermon Christ our King Sunday school at 11 30 Junior Union at 3 B Y P L U meeting at 6 with topic The Ideal Christian His Humility Evening service at 7 with sermon In this Place is One Great er Than the Temple Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 All are invited J W Priest Pastor 802 Gratiot
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B. Y. Plu
Alma City Financial Statement Details and Balances
The historic document outlines city funds as of March 17 to 19, 1914, including General, Highway, Cemetery, Interest and Sinking, Dog, State Street Sewer, and Park funds. It lists receipts, disbursements, balances, transfers between funds, and outstanding bonds. Key figures include General fund receipts totaling 12,252.39, Highway fund 1,326.11, Cemetery fund 542.97, and Park fund 2,071.00, among others, with a grand recapitulatory total of 0,615.88. Mayor M Montigel and City Clerk D.W. Adams sign.
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St Sewer
Aasseccsa
State Street
Tlaglss Water Fund
Eceipts
Ees Des Denepesences
Cedar & River
Mare
Owass
County Treacher
Pine River
Jetson
Easurer
Jost Personal
Cashott and
Mareh Wid
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Alma, Mich
Nayors
William Fulcher
St. Louis
Mrs. Mead
Mt. Pleasant
Hutchinson
Bernice Walker
Romeo
Pine River Township
C. E. Vandermark
Leo H. Wood
Ita C. Moody
B. T. Hamil
People's Party
Ward Alder
Fourth Ward
Republican City
Arcada Township
Union Ticket
Sumner Township
J. W. Priest
Chadwick
Water Fund
Jalance
Wis
Cor Becp
Mareh WA
General Fund
We Ainka
Park F
Dow Fu
General FG Veoh
VDNG
M. Montigel
D.W. Adams
Treas
Coun
J. EB. Puller
Esha
J. E. Puller
Oc. Ces
Oxfords
Cushing & Benedict
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