Alma City Officials Declared After 1911 Election
The Alma City Council, meeting in April 1911, certifies the elected officers and ward results from the April 3 election. Officials named include Mayor John M. Montigel, Clerk Delos W. Adams, Treasurer John W. Glass, and Justice of the Peace John T. Swigart, with ward supervisors and aldermen listed for each ward. A list of payments and fees follows, approving various registration and inspection duties and related expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass
Russell
Palfrey
Bansill
Fullerton
Fraker
Ald
Alma
Apel
Wail
John M. Montigel
Walter W. Caple
Delos W. Adams
Leon C. Stineligomb
Ove
John W. Glass
Samuel E. Wilcox
Justice of the Peace
John T. Swigat
D. Loyd Johnson
Board of Election
Swidelty
Thomas J. [Clark
Jesse Fuller
Joseph Kay
Lawrence M. Sweet
George KR. Knight
Johbn Greig
Townsend Ally
George W. Palfrey
Smith
Perry M.smith
Ransom J. Fraker
Rank G. Bennett
John T. Swigart
Mich
Hell
Nays
Hone
Municipal water and law enforcement reform proposals letter
A citizen writes on municipal matters urging better meter use with duplicate slips, quicker repairs, and self sustaining water revenue. He promotes stricter enforcement by night watch and marshal, fair salaries, and limited hours for city workers, plus transparency to reduce public disputes and fund needed improvements. He cites pumping costs, taxes, and potential property tax increases as funding options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nll
Cate
Toy
Tam
Alma City Council Proceedings April 6 1911
The Alma common council met in council rooms on Thursday April 6 1911 with Press as president pro tempore Glass presiding. Aldermen Fuller and others were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Mich
Common Council
City of
Alds Fuller
Indigestion remedy touts MLO-NA tablets for quick relief
An advertisement claims MLO-NA stomach tablets stop fermentation and stomach distress within five minutes. It cites Mrs. Alfie Kison of Battle Creek as a user who recovered after two months, promises money back, and notes benefits for belching, heaviness, and constipation once digestion improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Rhodes
Alfie Kison
Dun
Battle Creek
Mich
Miona
Milona
Chas, Rhodis
Counties Fight Over New State Board of Equalization
Lansing dispatch reports the Lord bill creating a new state board of equalization will raise statewide valuation by 500 to 700 million dollars when meeting in August. Farmers expect higher taxes. Michigan’s total assesses could reach about 2.95 billion from 1.741 billion, still below national estimates of 3.5 billion. Board members include Secretary of State Martindale and others, with annual sessions planned to curb county valuations and control assessed rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
State Board of Equali Tiation
Michigan
Board of Equalization
Martindale
Detroit
Huntley Russell
Grand Rapids
Fuller
Escanaba
Sleeper
Bad Axe
James H. Thompson
Ewart
State Tax Commission
Corre
Woodmen Elect Delegates from Gratiot Camps
Six Woodmen camps from Alma Ithaca Breckenridge Riverdale Sumner and Middleton met in Woodmen hall to elect C. M. Brown of Ithaca as delegate to the national Woodmen convention in Buffalo New York next June. The meeting lasted from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and included all represented camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
Gratiot County
C. M. Brown
Ithaca
Bufalo
New York
Alma
Breckenridge
Riverdale
Sumner
Middleton
Real Estate Transfers and Public Notice in Michigan
Real estate transfer list shows numerous conveyances in Wheeler Arcada St Louis and North Star areas with buyers including Boswell Wy Hasbrook and Granger. An order for publication from Gratiot County probate court sets May hearing to authorize conveyance of land under Clem Natcrett estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Zabner
B. Boswell
Wheeler
J. S. Capte
A.C. Wyant
CE. Burns
E. A. Siley
SF. Smyth
A. Smith
Swah
New Haver
Tete
Smithald
Almer
Lake Lot
Lois
Hoffian
Emerson
JM. Guedwitf
Griesbeck
Hamilton Ox
Maine
Clark
North Star
Hawley and
Shereburne
Hacker
Madden
J. Hill
St Touts
T. Sayer
Drew
J. M. Nw
Swt
R Ranney
Zimmerman
Wine
Elba
Weller
Washington
Formanch
State
Michigan
Gratiot
Ithaca
Seaver
Clem Natcrett
Herbert St Bescisier
Clark A. Bradner
Alma Record
Isaac S Seaver
Theron
Knapp
St Louis
Jaya
A.D
Jed Maret
A. D. Jt
Shaver
Voramidge
Order for Publication Appointment of Administrator
Public probate orders in Michigan grant administration for multiple estates. Notices appoint W. Creaser and Hiner C. Oswald as administrators, with hearings set for May and April, and creditors given four months to file claims with specified deadlines in Gratiot and Ithaca probate offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Michigan
Gratiot
Ithaca
Issac
Seaver
Pronte
John Minnick
Ida Minnick
W. Creaser
Alma
Said
Isaac
Apell A.D. Tit
Isaac Ss
Eva M. Oswald
Oswald
ITIS
Torenoon
Local Market Prices Corrected Each Thursday Morning
Local market quotations list grain hay and livestock values for the week. Wheat No 1 white to No 2 red oats and shelled corn fall within specified ranges. beef cattle hogs and sheep prices given. butter lard honey and produce prices noted. vegetables potatoes and hides also recorded.
Rexall Orderlies Offer Gentle Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as an odorless tasteless and colorless remedy for constipation. Marketed as a perfect bowel regulator they claim to avoid habit formation and promise a money back guarantee if the product does not work. Sold at The Rexall Store Fred Grover proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Fred
Grover
Prop
Humphreys Specifics Ad The Alma Scavenger Co Notice
A historical advertisement presents Humphreys Specifics medical book offerings with prices and indications for treating fevers colds and infant ailments. It also promotes Humphreys Home Medicines Co products, followed by a separate note from The Alma Scavenger and Garbage Co offering services and prompt order handling, concluding with a local butcher or shop promotion and a Saturday penny item.
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Alma and
Alma Record Company
Brown
Arms
Thomas J. Clark
Jesse E. Fuller
Joseph Ray
H. B. Soule
J. B. Poller Regis
John Innis
E. J. Base
D. L. Sharrar
E. N. Chadwick
J.B. Booth
Isaac Russell Regis
Henry Sandall
A.W. Brock
J. PF. Schwarts
W. D. Strong
Thomas Grover
Ladies Civic League
Geo
W. Palfrey
Henry Bansill
A. P. Cook
J.T. Ewing
Geo Parsons
Joe Sartor
R. J. Fraker
N. Fullerton
G. E. Cooper
Ed Lake
Geo Carl
A. Hoyt
Adams
John Wright
J. W. Glass
Nsp
Miontigel
Council Proceedings
State Board of Equalization
Timothy
Alsyke
Mammoth
Humphreys
Ron Price
Humphreys’ Homes
Medicine CO
Corn Will'aim and
Ann Streets
Alma Scavenger and Garbage Co
Quimby Bros
Grover Ave
Bangyhart’s
Janet
Ally McKenzie Hill
Boston Cooking & Fame
Tls
Low
Hicago Wegua
Jaovas
Lenidon
Sess Thie
Berman Brothers
Berman Bros
Alma, Mich
Delos Dunkle
Hicok & Son
Record Office
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