Alma Record lists funds and labor for city projects in 1914
The Alma Record shows allocations for Highway Water and Cemetery funds with items from the Alma Grain & Lumber Co and various labor payments. The council adjournment motion to Tuesday Aug 5, 1914 at 8 o'clock p.m. is recorded with city officials D W Adams and M Montigel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Spaulding
Ogden
R. J. Bruker
Bil
Pay Gossett
O. Mack
W. J. Sherman Co
Geo
Marshall Dallas
A. Robbins
Jacob Ebright
On Water Fund
Caple Hardware Co
Bill
Alma Mfg. Co
al Plank
Frank Coster
John Blank
van Orman
August Arndt
Roy Robbins
Lafayette Stanton
Alda Alma Council Proceedings July 1918
Regular and adjourned meetings of Alma's Common Council discuss sidewalk orders bonds and charges. Actions include sidewalk approvals on Lancashire addition east side and Howland property, druggist bond approval for Leonard Mitchell, paving bond for Lee Howland, and bill referrals to the city attorney. Claims approved under the General Fund include Travelers Insurance, Caple Hardware, and Detroit Trust Co. lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Mich
Common Council
City of
J. M. Montigel
Rowland
Willard
Caple
Cook
Praker
Fraker
Lancashire
Howland
Bel
Yeas
Wrens
Alderman Fraker
Leonard Mitchell
Walter W. Caple
George F. Shatrar
Alderman Cook
Alderman Caple
Lee Howland
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Moion
Spitzer Rorick Trust & Savings Bank
Rowland, Willard, Faple
Cook and
General Fund
Travelers’ Insurance Co
Caple Hardware Co
Frank Rollin
Day
Sic
OMA F
Barnes
Detroit Trust Co
Primary School Interest Funds Distributed Across Districts
The per capita allocation for the primary school interest fund is 37.41. Distinct amounts are listed for Alma City Arcada Bethany Elba Fulton Ithaca Lafayette Newark New Haven North Shade North Star Pine River Seville Sumner Washington Wheeler, with total fund 9,547.81 and total children 4 in the apportioned segment, totaling 441.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Imei
St. Louis
Arcada
Bethany
Elba Oes Broles
Emerson
Eee
Fulton —. Seerer Etes Mll
Hamilton
Uehe Ted Ve
Ithaca Saeee
Fifteen Day Excursion To Traverse City Frankfort and Manistee
The Ann Arbor railroad schedules another popular fare excursion on August 19 to Frankfort Beulah Traverse City Manistee Pine Park and Interlochen. Special train leaves Alma at 12 10 p.m. Round trip fare is 3 75 with child fare 1 90. Tickets valid for return on any regular train until September 2 and may be used north of Mt. Pleasant or on Manistee and North Eastern R R between Manistee and Traverse City No 328.
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Ann Arbor
Frankfort
Beulah
Traverse City
Manistee
Pine Park
Interlochen
Alma
Mt. Pleasant
R. R
Chief Sartor to represent firemen at national meeting
Chief Sartor of the fire department was chosen to represent the firemen at the National Firemen's association meeting in New York City in September. The department will cover all expenses. Ole Anderson returned Friday after a few days with friends in the eastern part of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole" Anderson
St Louis Happenings Highlight Local Social and Civic Notes
St Louis area news details illnesses of Mr Henry Tager at Burt Lake and a large Crystal Lake picnic. J H Whitney loses a wheel driving near Saginaw. no injuries. Flashlight party at Elmer Hanna’s with Miss Deane Elingham guest. W C T U event honors Mrs Myrta Youngs. new members welcomed. Dr Wheeler calls a street fair planning meeting. city boosts improvements. Street paving to complete by Sept 15 with a large roller from Saginaw. Boice studio site being filled. park and boat landing plans. A new two-street general store to replace the racket store and Harrington House office. partners Bernard and Rather plan a first-month opening. Gates moves to another location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tager
Tager
Burt Lake
Crystal Lake
J. H. Whitney
Saginaw
Whitney
Elmer Hanna
Shakespeare
Deane Elingham
Mlutton
Indiana
Wheeler
Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis
Twelveton
Michigan
Main Street
Boice
Mr Gates
Harrington
Saginaw Street
Me. B. V. Bertrard
L. E. Rather
Cass City
Commercial Bank
Gates
Maimed for Life In Sausage Grinder Accident
Saturday morning 13 year old Carl Richter was injured at Brewer's meat market when his left hand fingers were crushed by a running sausage grinder. He was taken to Brainerd hospital in Alma for surgery likely to amputate fingers at the knuckles though the thumb may be saved. Brewer will cover damages and had warned the boy not to play with the grinder when powered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Richter
Brewer's
Brainerd Hospital
Alma
Big Time in St Louis Homecoming for Monument Dedication
St Louis plans a homecoming similar to a past celebration to honor a monument. The event centers on dedicating the monument with community participation and local interest in commemorating the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Clipper Cement Mixer Moves Into Production
J E Burlingame of the Clipper Tile Machine company has completed experiments on a new cement mixer and begun manufacturing for the market. A note invites readers to drive to Alma to see bargains at Brown's Bazaar, claiming it is worth the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Burlingame
Clipper Tile Machine Company
Alma
Brown's Bazaar
Blue Ribbon Trotting Week at Detroit Promises Fast Records
Detroit’s Blue Ribbon meeting, moving to August 11, showcases a packed program with 20 races led by Frank B. Walker. Highlights include the Matron stake for 3-year-olds, the Hobble-free Board of Commerce stake, Chamber of Commerce 2.18 pacers, and 10,000 Merchants and Manufacturers 2:24 trotters, amid daily band concerts.
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Hamtramck
Detroit
Michigan
Ford
Board of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ & Manufacturers
Frank B. Walker
Fragmented Land Transfers to Various Owners in E Iowa Area
A list of fragmented real estate transfers shows multiple individuals and entities in Ithaca, Hamilton, Newark, and Washington exchanging parcels. Transactions include Lot assignments, fractional interests, and quarter sections spanning sections 9 through 24 with prices ranging from 360 to 10,000 dollars. Names such as Kellogg, Seaman, Roush, Peet, Brown, Wixson, Welch, Letts, Rowell, Hoor, Patterson, Bovee, Atwater, Smith, Wheaton, Nass, Martin, Stoneman, Johnson, Moore, and McCall appear alongside trackable lot designations and plats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Hahrer
H. Kellogg
Mio
Elba
W. A. Seaman
TP. Muneton
North Stw
Roush
C. D. Peet
Hamilton
F. S. Brown
M. Brown
Phillips Add
Ithaca
EB 'S
Brown
Benham’s
M. M. Wixson
J. Schnepp
Adame
Suvetesse
Welch
B. S. Letts
B. Rowell
C. Welch
Theca
H. Hoor
O. Patterson
Sup’s Plat
Lasse O. Bovee
Ah Ay Boyle
Alma
C. E. Atwater
J. L. Smith
St. Louis
L. Mitchell
J. M. Wheaton
Arcada
Kirby
J. Nass
Washington
J. Martin
W. H. Stoneman
L. Johnson
A. Moore
Ashley
Kj, McCall
M. BR. Blank
S. Harring
FW. Rudd
Newark
Snyder Receives Appointment in Government Chemistry Dept
Gordon Snyder, son of a prominent Cadillac citizen, learned of his appointment to a position in the United States Civil Service chemistry department after a thorough examination. He will report for work immediately, having spent three years at Alma College focusing on chemistry to prepare for government work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac
Gordon Snyder
United States Civil Service
Department of Chemistry
Gordon
Snyder
Alma College
Alma Motor Truck Company Exhibit Vehicle Parade
The Republic motor car wilt by Alma Motor Truck Company made its first appearance last Saturday night as six machines paraded the streets. The truck compares favorably with any on the market and a big sale is predicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republic
Alma Motor Truck Company
Not a home in this city but has its quota of discarded goods
A garret full of old furniture rugs stoves and a wheelbarrow sits waiting. A few cents for a want ad may bring a buyer who needs exactly what lies rotting. The new owner is pleased and the item helps cut the cost of living.
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Alma Record
Alma and
Gratiot County
Alma Reco
C.J. Brown
Postoffice
St Alma
Council Proceedings
Ward
Kehn
Mitchell
Robertson
Tennyson
Gouge
Arnold
Tabbock
Grant
Me de Stacl
Lillian Bell
Orcutt
Wheaton & Sons
Bohumir Kryl
Krol
His Band
Chautauqua
IL. T. Hissinger
Myrta Youngs
Lillian Hildreth
Esther Lettick
Ruth Edgar
New Department Store
Wth
WO Watson
Wheeler T Sranoo
Rah
Cushing & Benedict
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