Odd seven dollar bill owned by Mrs Cahoon from 1776
A rare paper currency piece owned by Mrs L C Cahoon of Alu describes a heavy pale parchment bill nearly square, bearing a receipt entitling the bearer to receive seven Spanish milled dollars or equivalent in gold or silver per a 1776 Philadelphia resolution. The back shows a bow and arrow with Continental currency labels and Hall & Sellers imprint. It is valued for its historic interest and age.
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Mra. L. C. Cahoon
Tear Alu
Cornas
Pansionenes
Philadelphia
Braman
United Colonies
Hall & Bsellers
Mra. Cahoontay
Elected Officers of Lares of St Agnes Guild
Agnes Guild of St. Agnes Episcopal Church met at the home of Mise Wynne Teevan last Monday evening and elected officers. Mrs. FM. Naral Foster was named treasurer. Details list several officers with spelling errors, reflecting OCR.
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Agnes Guild
Min Wynne Trevan
Lares
St. Agnes
Wiley letter from Englewood woman praises Rice farm work
The Racore acknowledges a kind letter from Mrs PM Wiley of Englewood Washing stating they plant well and keep things in good order They report their garden is in fine shape and the fruit season is progressing Wiley adds they could not be happier with progress and news
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PM. Wiley
Englewool
Wiley
Michigan Road System Senate Bill on Aid and Auto Measure
Proposed appropriations to support the road system and township aid are under consideration in the Michigan Senate. Holmes introduces an administration and township aid bill linked to a broader transportation funding plan. The measures aim to outline funding levels and distribution rules pending committee review.
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Holmes
Senate
Road aid bill sparks battle over state system gains
The proposed constitutional amendment to remove state aid limits for highways wins voter support and prompts a new funding bill. Ex Senator Earle backs a state highway department led by a commissioner to distribute township road funds, with a $10,000 annual admin cost and a $170,000 two year township aid cap, while debates continue on related measures and court opinions influencing legislative authority.
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Earle
Detroit
Ely
Alma
Holmes
House
State Affairs
Senate
Goodreads
Ely Butt
Whelan bill would seize delinquent lands for state use
The proposal would compel deed of any land delinquent five years to the state within thirty days, delivering it to the land commissioner for inspection and sale or homestead use under forestry commission plans. It would forfeit taxes to state, counties, towns, and districts, erasing a major revenue source.
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Atte
Forestry Commission
Whelan
Epler Sells Coal and Wood Business to Spaulding
H Epler announces sale of his coal and wood business to T J Spaulding of Gibson City Illinois with retirement planned around May 1. Spaulding, long associated with coal operations, will take charge and move his family here as soon as arrangements allow. Epler contemplates uncertain future ventures or other income chances.
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H. Epler
T. Spaulding
Gibson City
Ads Ox
Tad
Hisson
H. L. Spaulding
Knox
Mr. Spaulding
Alina
Mruve
Epler
Pine River Farmers Club Meet At Mr and Mrs Jewett Home May 5
The Pine River Farmers Club will discuss the next meeting topic at the Jewett home with May 5 on the agenda. The program includes a long prayer business session dinner speech selections by J Henry and Mrs Curtis, recitation by Jobin Gilbert, and talks on corn cultivation harvesting and feeding.
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Pine River Farmers’ Club
Mire W. KE
Jewett
J. Henry
Mrs. Curtis
Jobin Gilbert
Gilbert
J. Berry
Alma Board of Review Sets Four Day Review Session
The Board of Review for the City of Alma will meet in the Council Rooms of Alma Public Building on Monday May 15 1905 and continue four days in session at least six hours daily to review the Assessment Rolls of Saint City. Dated at Alma Mich April 27 1905 W W Kiven City Clerk.
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Board of Review
Alma
Saint City
Mich
W. W. Kiven
Church and club activities noted in May events
Community notices report varied church happenings and club meetings. Rev A J Pinnell spoke at Presbyterian services next Sunday while St John s parish held its annual meeting naming A W Wright Ely Brewtaker Elizabeth B Caw and Edward Hannah in key offices. A social event at the Opera House drew interest.
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A. J. Pinnell
Lecine
Presbyterian Church
St. John's Church
I. Homing
Woman's Social League
M. J Mevnee
Tao
The
Baptist Church
A. W. Wright
Ely Brewtaker
Elizabeth B. Caw
Westeryman
Edward Hannah
Ballot Dance for County Chairmanship in Gratiot
The Gratiot county board faced a day of balloting to choose a chairman with Republicans from St. Louis pushing for a chair on the equalization committee. After multiple informal and formal ballots, D. L. Sharrar and John Smith led a three-way race with E. A. Potter before votes settled. The session also appointed committees on Judge Kelly Sears influence, the Nelson case, and plans to move the court heating plant and upgrade the courthouse grounds. A county drain reform was debated, detailing review boards, compensation, and staff for drain projects under Michigan law.
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Ttcaca
Board of Supervisors
St. Louis
Equalization Committee
Dr. Sharrar
John L. Smith
Arrar
D. TL. Sharrar
G. Tatle
Wm. T. Pittodie Smith
F. Daft
Henry Reeds
Thriee
DL. Sharrar
John Smith
E. A Potter
Smith
Ated Torsclay Hey
W.T. Pitt
Willis Stoneman
A. J Rood
Kelly
Sears Po
Nelson
Witel
Court Horse
Court House
Gromada
Wubrieas
Gratiat County
Michigan
Tibet
Heediel
Cradet
Selier Enwerel Eteall
Lergyth
Gratiot
Elall
May Party by St Agnes Guild at Arcada Hotel
Invitations announce a May party by the ladies of St Agnes Guild of the Episcopal church next Monday evening at the Arcada Hotel. Dancing and raids will be the evening’s entertainment, and locals familiar with these young ladies expect a lively, refined event.
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St. Agnes Guild
St Agnes Guild
Episcopal Chuarch
Arcada Hotel
Edelweiss Co No 4 Installs New Officers for Year
Brig. Gen. Loomis installed Edelweiss Company No 4 UR K P officers at Castle Hall. New officers include Captain Fred Relian t Lieutenant M. A. Medle second Lieutenant W. H. Sande Recorder Marvin Harvey Treasurer Jos. Kowertzer Right Guard Robert Simith Left Guard D. C. Anderson.
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Loomis
Edelweiss Co No. 4
UR. K. P
Castle Hall
Fred Reliant
M. A. Medle
W. H. Sande
Marvin Harvey
Jos. Kowertzer
Robert Simith
D.C. Anderson
Question Settle Montcalm County Seat Row
Judge Hosiver denies Greenville bid and sustains Stanton demurrer in a droit case over the seat dispute. The ruling prevents retrial of the injunction in Stanton, while Greenville must consider further steps to appeal or proceed with related actions in the county seat contest.
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Montcalm
Hosiver
Droit
Greenville
Stanton
Cireenville
Alma College Arbors Day, Sermons and Baseball News
Arbor Day observance at Alma College is not celebrated this year. W EL Rolf preached at Rosebast, Harold Gaunt spoke at the Presbyterian church in Bad Axe, and a Detroit trip for the WLC A convention is noted. The college team beat a town team in a four inning game, and practice shows improvement. The Record office adds samples of calling cards and announcements.
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W. EL Rolf
Rosebast
Harold Gaunt
Bad Axe
Mary Lo Alli
Miesliga
Beth Hunt
Detroit
Ronald
Princeton Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Flushing
Hillsdale
AL A
Themarrow
W. J. Ewing
Pairgrve
Teruel Himelioes
Care
S. P. Tosi
Loge
David A. Johnson
Omens
Helmer
Jolson
Karkoeto
Alina
En Foy
German Syrup Promoted as Quick Cold Cure
An old fashioned household remedy touts German Syrup as a fast cure for severe colds and flu like grippe. The ad claims it relieves congestion, soothes irritation, and works for children and adults. Available in bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents, sold by George F. Sharrar.
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Roschee
Geoge FE
Sharrar
Easter Services Shine With Music And Floral Decor
Easter services drew large congregations as Rev Higgins preached on First Resurrection at the morning Baptist service. Lester Sharp and Arthur Hamlin led a fine orchestra with solos by Miss Mary Shinty and Mrs L A Sharp. A 6 o'clock service opened with a twelve vote prayerful note and the program praised by all. The Sunday school presented music and recitations, with special mention for Margery Delavan’s eloquent reading.
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Tehurches
Higgins
Lester Sharp
Baptist Sunday Selecl
Vielim
Wee Wilken
Vern Wright
American Colleges Unique Among Institutions of Learning
A Lasile's Weekly summary contrasts American colleges with universities, arguing colleges offer concentrated curricula and close pupil professor contact. It notes debates on desirability and usefulness, criticizing views that favor universities for all advanced instruction.
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Las Hot
Sront
American College
Lasile's
Mend and Reading as Lost Arts in Conversation
A concise critique argues reading has stalled progress in understanding and suggests active reader involvement enhances comprehension. The author contrasts reading with newspaper engagement, urging responsive partnership between reader and writer.
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H. M. Alden
Harper's Magazing
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W. Waicrrt
Presidi We. S
Alma, Mich
Whe. Bablke
Kewn
de Bran
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W. Kelly
Opera House
G. C. van Marter Budesson
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Soomas Am Pollasky Block
Sergeat
J. Bau Tam. D
Lamb
United States Courts
Alta
State Sac
Ent Hayes
Attorn Lamond Leitestor
Gratiot County
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Olmby Block
Miob
Cahoon
WRS
F. M. Wiley
Waters
Washtenaw
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Mnight
Avetem
Hudson
Hodson
Kelley
Clare
Dickinson
University
Agricultural College
Billy
Pat
S. H. Epler Sells
T. J. Spaulding
Hwa City
WE. Jewet
Peewee Nesses
M. J. McPhee
F. H and C. Society
Tay View Club
MAY
Nice CO
Nod DI Koi
Conmbug
Wi Kemain
Medul
Alma College
Henry
Haynehart
Lester Haner
Sansitty
Nina Munya Wrethatiin
Curiet Te Watt Kisheda
Hericie MeRntes
Toy Inns
Murali
Mtr Televishia
Keetnation
Matti Keenan Tanitey
Margery Delavan
Toy Achrait
Mise
Margery
American Colleges
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