Pioneer welcome and city park events staged
A royal welcome continues with a 104 minute Pioneer exercises in City Park and a town address by Mayor Burns thanking Gratiot's pioneers. Speakers include Judge Kelley Sears of Ithaca Michigan and Ti, Hon Lawton T Hemans of Mason, Dr Stiles Kennedy of St Louis, Michael Polasky of Alma, Silas Moody of Forest Hill, William Watson of Breckenridge, A B Darragh of St Louis, James K Wright Newell Smith of St Louis, with a 12 minute picnic dinner to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Gratiot
Kelley Sears
Ithaca Michigan
Michigan
Lawton T. Hemans
Mason
Onur Pioneer
Stiles Kennedy
St. Louis
Michael Pollasky
Alma
Silas Moody
Forest Hill
William ©. Watson
Breckenridge
Mt Clemens Rheumatism Cure Belief Grows
A reader recounts three weeks at Mt Clemens noting dramatic relief from rheumatism after daily 100 degree baths lasting 15 to 20 minutes. He cites Dr Lenschner, a 19 year Mt Clemens veteran, and compares hotel and boarding options with costs. Relief often appears after leaving, with personal cure claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Clemens
Elm Hall Grange Meeting Notes July 4
Elm Hall Grange No 912 met in regular session Saturday July 4 with twelve members present. Worthy Master Parks led the meeting opening with a song. Reports from State Master Hall and Pomona Lect were read. Arrangements were made to meet trains at Riverdale Pomona Day. Bills for rituals and janitor work approved. Closing song and invitation to Pomona Day for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elim Hall Grange
Local Social Roundup Hits Detroit and Nearby Towns
Residents and visitors from Alma Elm Hall Carson Ithaca Materton and Detroit appear in a bustle of visits. Kimere and George Clow, Phillip Hicks, Byron Finch, Sherd Hammontrae, Francis Tucker, D Ayer, Minnie Ferris, Lottie Clow, Newman Decker, and others are noted with relatives and friends across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimere
George Clow
Charles Button
Detroit
Minnie Ferris
Standt
Alma
Arthur
Mulford
D. Ayer
Carrie Thompson
Elm Hall
New Haven
Danelebarg
Mra
Lottie Forquer
Newman Decker
Ithaca
Richard Lang
Mra. Henderson
William Standt
Roy and
Worden Standt
Materton
A. J. Mulford
Pugsley
L. 5
Ferris
Hostinston
Indiana
Advertised Letters List for Week Ending July 1909
Advertised letters not called for will be sent to the dead letter office. Names include Wm Carter care of Carter Vaudeville Co Mr and Mrs L S Chandler Mr Elton Grant Mr F Gerard Mrs George Kalper R F D No 2 Chas Lee care of Carters Show Mrs Florence Mohn Mrs Miller Pred L Ray William Ward William Young August Lith 1900 F Brown P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Carter
Carter Vaudeville Co
L. $.Chandler
Elton Grant
F Gerard
George Kalper
Chas
F. Lee
Carters
Florence Mohn
Miller
L. Ray
William Ward
William Young
F. Brown
P.M
Alma City Council Proceedings Summary
Alma council meeting notes include motions to address four inch water pipe at Shepherd, grant sidewalk and park use, refer catch basin matter to street committee, accept treasurer's report, and authorize payment of general and water fund claims to Alma Grain & Lumber Co and others. Minutes show quorum, approval of prior journal, and orders to issue payments.
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Uphictal
Mick
Angi
Cutt.mon
Cty
Alma
Orfor
Tom
Russell
Als. Fuller
Glass Russell
Palfrey
Fullerton
Ald
P. W. Keating
Shepherd
Ald. Fuller
Ald. Palfrey
OC. A. Hicks
Frank Barnes
D. G. Intee
Ald. Glass
Ald. Puller
A.W. Wright Corner
Ald. Fullerton
Episcopal Church
All
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
C. H
J. M. Montigel
Bill Mds
Water Fund
Flint Vehicle Workers Club to get new brick three story clubhouse
Architect E M Wood plans a modern club house for the Flint Vehicle Workers Club. The brick steel and terra cotta building will be three stories with 404120 feet of space and include a library club rooms offices and barber shop. Mr and Mrs Fred Fullerton and Mr and Mrs Arthur Fowler are listed among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Wood
Vehicle Workers’ Club of
Flint
Bates
Fred Fullerton
Arthur Fowler
Michigan items spark varied Michigan news blast
Prescott house fire destroys property with six thousand loss noted. Life savers rescue three from a disabled yacht near White Lake harbor. A wild dog scare in Benton Harbor prompts police killings of dogs daily. Falling meteor blamed for barn fires near Dowagiac. Normal School enrolls 1420, about four hundred more than prior. Marion hosts farmers jubilee August 18 19 with races games and events. Sheriff returns to Jackson with Bahr alleged to have deserted wife and seven children in 1907. Claude Thayer bound over for slaving wife. John Pratt dies of heart failure in Lansing theater. Mary Bowers sentenced for disorderly conduct. Angell recalls arbitration role over electric railway wage dispute. Saginaw river development costs 20000 to fill swamp. General Motors plant in Flint rushed for October opening. Kent County speeders to be policed with stop watches. Marshall plans homecoming harvest picnic. Mrs Detla Ann Yaple dies in Mendon. Charles Wightman sues for freedom after commuted sentence. Damas Sehontel and a hotel dining room incident. River copper discovery by Steve Devoe. John Winter drowns in Menominee river. Pere Marquette rail wrecks with $3000 loss. Ishpeming to deploy a 600 gallon sprinker. Regents may delay Angell successor to next year. Saginaw freight rates lowered by ICC after protest. Ernest F Bowers faces costs for shotgun threats. Seventh Day Adventist meeting features Ellen White. Adventists travel from Battle Creek.
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Prescott
Kenosha
White Lake Harbor
Benton Harbor
Mille
Downglac
Sunmer
Marion
Sheriff Bean
Jackson
Provo
Utah
William G. Bahr
Claude Thayer
Ingham County
Lansing
John Pratt
Mary Bowers
Molly Maguire
Detroit House of Correction
J. 8. Angell
U. of M. Ae
M. U. R. Electric Railway
Genesee Avenue
Saginaw
W. R. Burt
W. E. Reddy
General Motors Co
Flint
Hurley
Kent County
Marshall Business Men
Associa
Mia
Detlah Ann Yaple
George L. Yaple
St Joseph
Branch
Mendou
Yaple
Charles Wightman
Alec
Warner
Freedom
Damas Sehontel
London
Ont
Cella Cilton
Canada
Steve Devoe
Menominee
John Winter
Chicago
Pere Marquette
Alden
Ishpeming
University
Boards of Trade of
Ernest F. Bowers
Caro
George Gunsell
Seventh Day Adventist Tabernacle
Ellen White
White
Frank Hand Dock
Booths Laxative Pills Promise Gentle Constipation Cure
A testimonial describes Booths Laxative Pills as a gentle effective remedy for constipation. It claims toning of the liver stomach and bowels improves appetite and general condition. Charles Rhodes sells the pills for 25 cents a box with a Battle Creek Michigan user praising its results after long symptoms.
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Booth
Charles Rhodes
Maleon Gow
Marshall St
Battle Creek
Mich
Off to the country with Gittem and his wife
Gittem awakens to spring air and plans a country summer at a Lake Erie cottage. He pushes for packing and departure while his wife follows, then endures cold water and discomfort as they settle in. He complains about town comforts versus country life and hints at insurance schemes, planning to return to the city soon.
Conference of Forestry Schools Invitation and Plans
Gifford Pinchot invites heads of universities colleges and schools teaching forestry to a December conference in Washington to discuss education in forestry. The aim is to coordinate standards share methods and align with forest service needs. Delegates expected from many institutions with strong support nationwide. Deputy Inspector McIntyre of St Louis visited Mt Pleasant Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Pinchot
United States Forester
Conference On
Washington
Ter
Forester
Save ‘1
Universi Fee
United States
McIntyre
St. Louis
Mt. Pleasant
Help Wanted at Rev Samuel Yodd Residence in Bay City
Applicants seek home helper roles for the coming year. Rev Samuel Yodd on Garfield Ave Bay City lists several young ladies eager to assist with house work in exchange for board and room. Respond at once to secure placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Yodd
Garfield Ave
Bay City
Tod
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lenschner
Harperer
Avery
Hilles
Elm Hall Grange
Council Proceedings
B. M. Wood
Cal
Howell
James Wells
John Hammond
Wm. Hart
Norman Wheeler
H. J. Allen
Tiane Ruasell
D. W. Adams
Sumner
Gittem
Florida
Cincinnati
Lake Erie
Jong
Mrs. Gittem
Gitten
Saya Gittem
Charte Odes
Conference of Forest Schools
Cash Grocery
Merrill Stuckey
Walter Baker
Seegmiller Bros
Stuckey Boys
Superior ST
Caple Hardware CO
M. A. Medler
State ST. South
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