Detroit to Grand Rapids Railway gains cautious momentum
A Detroit Capitalist-backed plan for the Detroit Saginaw and Grand Rapids Railway advances amid survey completion and favorable talks. Directors, including James S. Smart, expect starting work in three weeks at St Johns with a route to St Louis and Saginaw, while ownership and stock conditions are under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
The
Michigan Investor
Detroit
Michigan
Gratiot County
Detroit, Saginaw & Grand Rapids Railway
Owosso
Toledo
James S. Smart
Saginaw
Maple Rapids
Ithaca
Almut
St Louis
St. Louis
Wallanil Equippel
Cladel Theadore M. Euler
Stanley BE. Purkill
Mr. Warkill
Owosse
New Lothrop
Washington Snyder
Brant
Willam Sternberger
Milford
C. BH
Lovejoy
J. D. Smart
J. I. Gibbs
Johns
Sprig
J. J. Gibbs
Verner Alo alumni outing at Alma College in Tusc Co
The Tumela County Advertiser announces the first annual gathering for Verner Alo students and prospective students of Alma College at Care. Rev A P Brooke and the college leaders will attend offering information on courses and expenses. The picnic and reunion aim to attract old students and those considering enrollment, with plans for an annual event if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verner Alo
Thuml Geonrs Roday
Tumela County
Alma College
Care
Alsin
Richwrilson
Utne
A. P. Brooke
Adjourned examination clears Ross Cowles in impersonation case
Ross Cowles was discharged after an adjourned examination before Justice Chadwick. Prosecutor Salter concluded Cowles could not be held on the impersonation charge, determining no proven arresting authority and no slander liability. The post office will not pursue action, and Cowles may continue his self styled detective work, though the $5,000 package mystery remains unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Cowles
Chadwick
Salter
Cowles
Bert Hayes
Secret Service
Post Office Department
Fine Growing Weather Boosts Sugar Beet Prospects
Fine growing weather has raised hopes for a large beet yield with sugar beets performing well across many fields. While some crops lag, most are thriving due to careful cultivation. Notable beets include John Zion’s 15 acres in Fulton section 6 and Aaron Franks’ 9.5 acres in section 7, plus additional fine plots belonging to Morse, McWilliams, Kelly, Devers, and Gray in nearby townships.
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John Zion
Fulton
Aaron Franks
Same
M. C. Morse
New Haven
H. H. McWilliams
Dennis Kelly
North Shade
Chas, Deverseaux
Guy
Base Ball Tomorrow Atutton Line and Big Red Tein Players WH Meet
Tomorrow afternoon a Davis Field baseball game between Stanton and a local nine will start at 2 o clock. Admission is 25 cents to raise funds for pond clearing. The goal is to secure a sum to form a fund for removing obstructions from the pond.
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Davis Field
Stanton
Improvements at School House Undergoing Major Overhaul
The high school building is receiving its most thorough overhaul to date at an estimated cost of about one thousand dollars. New slate has been laid on much of the roof, copper replaces tin valleys, cupola woodwork and roof sections are being covered with tin, and exterior woodwork will be repainted while brick is stained. Caple Soule Hardware Co. holds the contract. Walls are retinted and rooms updated with richer tones and changes to increase laboratory space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caple
Soule Hardware Co
Harvey R Munson's Candidacy for County Treasurer
Harvey R Munson announces candidacy for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket in the upcoming primary. The candidate hails from a township that has not supplied a Republican officer in forty years and seeks support from voters across the upper half of the county for a place on the ticket. A vote for Munson is a vote for the whole ticket.
Tucker Shoup wed quietly in Detroit at Christian Church
Former Alma residents Miss Jessie Tucker and Mr. Birney Shoup married in Detroit at the Christian Church on Saturday August 4 in a quiet ceremony. Mrs. Shoup will reside at 75 Mage St Detroit after August 5 and both plan to host friends at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Jessie Tucker
Birney Shoup
Christian Church
Detroit
C. J. Tanner
Miss Tucker
Alita
Shoup
Alina Manufacturing Co
Mra. Shoup
Mage St
In Love With Tennessee Weather Reflected in Bradley County
A fragmentary report notes Mr. Post speaking after months of travel about the climate of Bradley County Tennessee. He compares conditions to Alma last week and mentions wheat prospects and growing conditions in the county. The item references Jett Tine River township and Bralles county in a distorted OCR context.
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Tost
Bralles County
Tennessee
Mr. Post
Uialchitin
Bradley County
Alma
Gratiot County
John Greig Appointed To National Encampment Staff
John Greig is named aideo camp on the Michigan department car masters staff for the National Encampment of the Grand Army at Minneapolis. He expects to leave for Minneapolis next Monday and recalls service in the First Regiment Minnesota Heavy Artillery. The encampment is forecast to set attendance records with about 190000 visitors expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greig
Michigan Department
GAR
Grand Amy
Minneapolis
Greig
Grely
Horn's Studio Closed For NY Trip And Convention
Mr and Mrs E Horn depart Tuesday for a week visiting New York state cities including Niagara Falls where they will attend the National Photographer's Association Convention. During their absence the studio will be crowd and expects to obtain the latest in photography art upon return. Studio opens Tuesday August 14.
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E. Horn
New York State
National Photographer's Association
Niagara Falls
Deep Beet Cultivation Advice Ahead of Alma-Stanton Contest
Instruction on early season beet cultivation warns against rough handling and advises timely weeding and shallow cultivation. The Alma baseball lineup for tomorrow is Corwin on the mound Gunn catching Reynolds at first Wise at second Brown at third Watspit at short. Bennnett and Andrews to the outfield with one position open. Stanton awaits with a strong amateur season and a challenge to top the standings.
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Maine
Alma
Corwin
Gunn
Reynolds
Brown
Taylor
Watspit
Frank Bennnett
J. Andrews
Taciess
Stanton
Otic Batic
Alma Board of Trade Meeting Promoter Tau Plans Motor Road
There will be a meeting of the Alma Board of Trade at City Hall Friday evening August 1906 at 8 o'clock. Citizens are invited to meet promoter Mr Rebt J Tau about a proposed motor road connecting Awa St Louis Ithaes St Joins and other places. Large attendance is hoped due to special importance.
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Alma
Rebt. J- Tau
Awa
St. Louis
Ithaes
St. Joins
Cleanliness Essential for Dairy Hand Separator Care
We urge patrons to study scientific dairy methods to boost creamery success. Secure a large capacity hand separator, bolt it to the floor, keep it level, and oil all parts with separator oil. Clean all contact parts with cold water, hot water, then rinse, dry, and air dry in sunshine. Do not hot-water before washing to prevent milk sticking.
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Wate
Criani
FL. Odell
Poiat
Wilk
Castral Michigan Propuck Co
Alma
Michigan
Baptist Church Services Sunday Pulpit Changes
Sundy morning Rev. Jay Clithe will occupy the pulpit and in the evening Rev. A F Bruske D D will have charge of services. All are invited to attend.
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Jay Clithe
A. F. Bruske
D. D
Vout
Streets Named Reform Passed by City Council
A council report proposing street name changes was adopted by a vote with no opposition. The ordinance renames north south streets as avenues, east west streets as streets, and sets State St as the dividing line. numerous name changes include Forest to Park Avenue and Water to Gratiot avenue, among others. A footbridge petition over Vine River on Hastings Street was referred to committee.
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Post Ofice Department
State St
State St. Forest Street
Mechanic Street
W. Superior Street
Park Avenue
Sanitarium
Downie Street
Royer Street
Ely Street
State Street
Grover Avenue
South Corporation
Grafton Avenue
Superior Street
H. Superior Street
Michigan Avenue
Pure Marquette
E. Superior Street
Rods
Peasant Avenue
Benham & Bro
Vine River
Hastings Street
Silowolka
97 Years Old Alma Resident Celebrates Birthday
Relatives and friends gather at the home of Miss Harriet Mion to mark her 97th birthday. Mrs. Mason, born in Grafton Vermont, remains active at this advanced age and follows current events closely. Community members hope for many more joyful anniversaries.
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Harriet Mion
Mason
Alma
New Water Tank Planned Near Ann Arbor Docks
Ann Arbor Railroad Co plans a new water tank south of the city near the coal docks to supply water. A stand pipe recently erected could not meet demand and has never been used. Connections will link the tank to city mains for supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ann Arbor Railroad Co
Sisk
Circuit Court Session Sentences Forgery and Divorces Granted
At a session held on the 4th of August Chas A Morey and Chas Davis pleaded guilty to forging a railway pass and received ninety days in the Detroit House of Correction. Divorces were granted in several cases including Hattie M Croppers versus Alve E Croppe Chas Cook versus Cora Cook Fred Elwood versus Lillie Elwood Perry D Pease versus Lillian Pease and a divorce granted to a defendant on a cross bill.
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Chas. A. Morey
Chas. Davis
Detroit House of Correction
Hattie M. Croppers
Alve E. Croppe
Chas
Cook
Cora Cook
Fred Elwood
Lillie Elwood
Perry D. Pease
Lillian Pease
Dixvorce
Crows
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Toledo Capitalist
Tuscola County
Atutton
Big Red
Davin Piel
Harvey R. Munson
Tucker - Shoup
Detvolt
Love With
Teennessee
Horn
Alto
Mae
State of
Iowa
Baptist Church Services
Council
Circuit Court Session
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