Teachers Meet With Pomona at Ithaca Opera House
A Gratiot county teachers and Gratiot County Pomona Grange meeting convened February 11 at Ithaca’s opera house due to the Crow murder trial. Speakers included Hon. H. F. P. Baker, Ithaca’s State Rep Chambers, and Prof M. A. Cobb. Baker discussed farmers, taxation, tariffs, trusts, and the near-term politics shaping Michigan policy and woman suffrage.
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Gratiot County
Pomona Grange
Opera House
Ithaca
Court House
H. F P. Baker
House of Representatives of
Michigan
Ithaci
M. A. Cobb
Central State Normal School
Mt. Pleasant
Grange
Geo. Lake
Baker
State Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Upper Peninsula
National House of Representatives
National Senate
Steel Trust
Standard Oi
Farge
Canada
Toronto
Canadian
United States
Farmers and legislators discuss education and tax bills
Remarks from voters and M. A. Cobb of Mt Pleasant focus on farmers interests in school efficiency and agricultural programs. Cobb urges youth farming education under grange leadership, citing corn and wheat improvements as examples in the context of the tonnage tax bill.
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Prof
M. 4. Cobb
The
Normal School At
Mt. Pleasant
Bers
Mr. Baker
M. A. Cobb
Grange
Berman Brothers Turn Scraps Into Wealth In County
The Berman Brothers claim to have salvaged around 900 tons of scrap iron over three years, with 150 tons on hand and additional sales of 50 tons of rubber and other metals plus 100 tons of paper and rags. They recently shipped a carload of horseshoes, the county’s first pure horseshoe shipment, noting junk iron prices are at historic lows and may drop further.
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Berman Brothers
Confirmation Services for Eight at St Johns Alma
The Rt. Rev. Chas. D. Williams of Detroit conducted confirmation in St. Louis and seven youths were confirmed at St Johns, plus one private confirmation making eight. Special music by the choir. Williams addressed the Gratiot County Ministerial Association on social work's positive side, advocating guiding desires within lawful bounds. Weighthall hosted a dinner for fifteen. Crain spoke on church relations to farmers and how to strengthen ties.
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Rt. Key
Chas. D. Williams
Detroit
Alma
St. Louis
St John's
Williams
Gratiot
Fieen
Weighthall
HW. L. Crain
Farners
Rev. Jackson Away to Durand for Diocesan Convocation
Rev. J. Frank Jackson rector of the Episcopal church left Tuesday afternoon for Durand to attend the central convocation of the diocese of Michigan. The gathering was held Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning and afternoon. He returned home today.
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J. Frank Jackson
Episcopal Church
Durand
Diocese of
Michigan
Jackson
Worthy idea trims graduation outfits in Saginaw
Saginaw public school graduation classes vote to economize on attire for commencement. An itemized list shows a total cost of about 12 to 15 dollars, with many already owning items. Hats and gloves likely eliminated, substitutions used, and a per-student cap of about 14 dollars suggested. The committee hopes smaller schools may follow.
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Saginaw
Saginaw Courier-Herald
Michigan set for 13 congressmen under Weter plan
Gratiottee NNT Senator Weter, chair of the senate committee, drafts a repportionment bill. It assigns Detroit to districts one and two, with Wayne county area in district three, and combines Kalamazoo Calhoun and others in district four. Other districts cover a mix of Ottawa Allegan Van Buren Cass Berrien district five and Kent and adjacent towns district six. District seven adds Genesee Oakland Livingston Ingham. district eight expands seventh with Tuscola. District nine lists Saginaw Shiawassee Clinton Gratiot Montcalm. District ten includes Montmorency Alcona Tesoro Avenuc Bay Midland Gladwin Crawford Ogemaw Oscoda Otsego Kalkaska Missaukee Roscommon Isabella Mecosta. District eleven spans Leelanau Renzie Grant Traverse Wexford Manistee Lake Mason Osceola Newaygo Oceana Muskegon. District twelve covers Alpena Presque Isle Charlevoix Antrim Mackinac Chippewa Schoolcraft Delta Menominee Luce Alger. District thirteen lists Marquette Dickinson Keweenaw and others Gogebic Ontonagon Baraga.
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Weter
Senate Committee
Michigan
Detroit
Wayne County
Kalamazon
Calhoun
Branch
Eaton
Oakland
Livingston
Ingham
Tuscola
Saginaw
Shiawassee
Clinton
Gratiot
Montcalm
Montmoreney
Alcorn
Tesro Avenuc
Bay
Midland
Gladwin
Crawford
Ogemaw
Oscoda
Otsego
Kalkaska
Missaukee
Roscomay
Isabella
Mecesta
Leelanan
Renzie
Grant Traverse
Wexford
Manistee
Lake
Mason
Oxeola
Newaygo
Oceana
Muskegon
Alpena
Presque Isle
Cheboygan
Emmet
Charlevoix
Antrim
Mackinac
Chippewa
Schoolcraft
Delta
Menominee
Luce
Alger
Marquette
Dickinson
Seony Houghton
Gogebie
Ontonagen
Baraga
Keweenaw
Two Local Teachers Resign Posts Filled Quickly
Two teachers from local public schools resign from third and seventh grades. Edna Wiley of the Ward building and Inez Monroe of the Central building depart, with replacements Pauline Chick and Bertha Tageert appointed, both trained and experienced.
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Edna Wiley
Inez Monroe
Ebsworth
Miseri
Pauline Chick
Mise
Bertha Tageert
Lave
Convis and Thomas Form Real Estate Partnership
Frank L. Convis former Gratiot County sheriff and W A Thomas leading Emerson area farmer join to form Convis and Thomas real estate firm to handle property sales and related services in the locality.
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Frank L. Convis
W. A. Thomas
Gratiot Couity
Wellaude
Em Eon
Convis & Thomas
Bank to Open in Tiwell Village Early Spring
Prosperous Tiwell and surrounding area plan a new bank established by Ely, Slo vim and Hadeon. A modern apercolate banking front is to be fitted in the Taylor building. Utilities and local support signal the venture will aid residents, with opening expected in spring.
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Tiwell
Messrs
Ely
Slovim
Hadeon
Taylor
Remsins
Ewell
Republican Caucus in Almas ward meets February 20 1909
The Republic ward caucuses in Almas Gratiot county Michigan will be held Monday February 20 1909 at 1 o clock pm at City Hall trading room Gaffney building Motel Arcada Wright House sample room for electing delegates to the county convention at Ithaca Gratiot county Michigan on February 2 1909 The ward representation is First ward four delegates Second ward two delegates Third ward two delegates Fourth ward two delegates By Order of Committee.
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Republic
Almas
Gratiot County
Mich
City Hall
Gaffney Builitiv
Motel Arcada
Wright House
Ithaca
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Poourth Ward
Debate at Young Men's Club on college education
The Young Men's Club of the Episcopal Church held an informal debate at the rectory on Monday evening. Two sides argued whether a college education is necessary for an inquisite man, with lively unscripted remarks and varying viewpoints.
Alma events highlight Gratiot County Lincoln Memorial meeting
The Gratiot County Lincoln Memorial Association held a meeting at Alma College chapel on February 1 with Dr. Broske delivering a fine address. Afternoon sessions moved to the G A R Hall for officer elections, speeches, and songs. WRC ladies provided a noon to 4 dinner, proceeds totaling 39.61 for a sick soldier’s family.
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Apna
Gratiota County
Lincoln Memorial Association
Alma Webruary
Presbyterian Church gathers city men for Boyd address
In a church parlors gathering last Thursday evening, over fifty men from the Presbyterian Society heard Dr. Boyd of Detroit speak. Introduced by the pastor, the speaker held attentive interest as he delivered a forcible talk. The program closed with coffee served by the young men, and all attendees expressed they were thoroughly pleased with the evening.
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Presbyterian Society
Boyd
Detroit
Kew Ho 1
Crain
Montinus
Knights of the New Century Host Third Lincoln Banquet
The Knights of the New Century held their third Lincoln banquet on Monday February 4 at Carlyn Delevans home. The event featured a Green and White tablescape, a catered menu by Mr Friel and toasts by Floyd Smith Joustmanton Fenton Fish Heck Carlyle Walker Ree Wilty Clyde Dennis and Affen Bergy. After the meal attendees returned to the parlor for singing and cheers for the hostess and teachers Mrs BL. Santh before departing. The city post office will close Sundays starting March 5 to allow staff church attendance and special delivery letters will continue as usual following a petition signed by 25 patrons.
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Knights of the New Century
Carlyn Delevan
Mr Friel
Trith
Floyd Smith
Aed Joustmanton
Fenton Fish- Heck
Carlyle Walker
Lincoln
Ree Wilty
Veanklo Tall
Clyde Dennis
Affen Bergy
Rossts
BL. Santh
Eatriets
Post Office
High School Lanterns Light Science Lab and Annual Fair
The high school placed a lantern and slides in the science lab for instruction. A senior annual fair benefits their publication, with editors and committees hard at work. Debating questions rival Greenville High with a dual April contest setup. St Cecelia Guild hosted church youth night with games, prizes, dancing, and Auld Lang Syne.
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Greenville
Frederick George Scott Dies After Illness
Alma laments the death of Frederick George Scott a prominent business man and Mason who passed away Saturday at 6 am after Brights disease. Born July 29 1861 in Port Huron he worked for Ward’s Lake Superior line in 1887 then moved to Alma in 1899 joining Alma Roller Mills rising to general superintendent. He never married and is survived by his mother Mrs Anna Scott and two brothers Otis Seate and W H Scott. Funeral held from his State street home with Masons in charge. interment at Woodmere Cemetery Detroit.
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Fred” Scott
Alma
Scott
Bright
State Street
Masons
Detroit
Woodmere
Frederick George Scott
Port Huron
Buffalo
Ward
Lake Superior
Alma Roller Mills
Order of Woodmen of the World
Anna Scott
Otis Seate
New York City
W. H. Scott
Reaper
George Frederick Sentt
Dinner for Taft at Interior Secretary Ballinger’s home
National Capital note reports a dinner hosted by Secretary Ballinger and his wife in Washington. President Taft, Justices Holmes and Hughes, senators Crane Brandegee Root and others attended at Rauscher's. Included were guests from Seattle Boston Cincinnati Alma Michigan and Harrisburg. An exam for rural carriers was also announced by Eli Brown.
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Washington Post
Friedlay
Tait
Ballinger
Rauscher’s
Balelinger
Taft
Justice Holmes
Holmes
Justice Hughes
Hughes
W. Murray Crane
Crane
Samuel H. Piles
Frank B. Brandegee
Elihu Root
Root
Lester
Boardman
Mary Williams
Samuel Hill
Melville E. Stone
Stone
New York
J. Horace McFarland
McFarland
Harrisburg
Thomas Burke
Burke
Seattle
Wash
Robert Ramsey
Ramsey
Cincinnati
James D. Colt
Colt
Boston
Francis King
King
Alma
Mich
Manson F
Backus
Archibald Butt
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Jody
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