Alma Grants Chippewa River Power Co. Electric Franchise
An Alma ordinance grants the Chippewa River Power Company rights to construct and maintain electric lines across the city for thirty years. It sets standards for poles wires and clearances, requires bonds, limits rates to ten cents per kilowatt hour, and binds successors to the agreement drawing boundaries and enforcement provisions.
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Chippewa River Power Company
State of Michigan
Alma
Gratiot County
Michigan
Ahan
Chijpewa River Power Company
Mich
Aaid City
Graniee
Wright
G. Sus
Chippewa River
Common Council
Chippewa
Asia
Juny
Wald
Cty
Mayor and City Clerk Certify 1908 Ordinance Approval
City records show Mayor N F McClinton signed the ordinance approving it on August 17 1908 as witnessed by City Clerk D W Adams. The certification confirms the formal adoption of the measure by municipal authorities.
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N. F. MoOristos
D. W. Adams
N. F. McClinton
A. D
King Edward Steamer Offers Weekly Lake Huron Tour
The King Edward steamship from Cleveland to Detroit to Sault Ste. Marie sails Saturdays at 2 00 PM and Sundays at 8 00 AM, visiting Georgian Bay islands. The Eastern Michigan Press Club endorses the trip as an annual outing with fares Detroit to Sault Ste. Marie and return 28 dollars. Contact Ashley and Dustin in Detroit or T J Kennedy in Sault Ste. Marie for schedules and rates.
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Algoma Central Steamship Line
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
Shepard's
Ashley & Dustin's
Mich
Lake Huron
Georgian Bay
Eastern Michigan Press Club
Ashley and
Dustin
Feet of
Violent clash at political event between candidates
The opposing canaiouses resorted to blows. Friends rushed in to separate them. Exeh straggled to get at the other. Candidate No. 1 cried out that one man could hold him as others held Swanson.
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Exeh
Swanson
West Michigan State Fair Announces Grand Cattle Show
The West Michigan State Fair, organized in 1909, will be held in Grand Rapids at Comstock Park from September 19 to 17. Premiums total $4,600 with top awards from Holstein-Friesian and American Shorthorn associations. Dairy tests run under the state dairy and food department offer four prizes totaling 75 dollars. Railroads will offer special rates to fair patrons.
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West Michigan
Its A Crime To Neglect Health And Constipation Cure
Health warning advertises Dr Herrick’s Sugar-Coated Pills as a cure for stomach liver and bowel troubles. Claims severe penalties for neglecting health and says the pills purify the system. Sold by F Brown drug dealer with price per box and offer of a free sample.
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Net
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Navassar Ladies
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