Michigan News Notes and Legislative Sparks
A Michigan roundup from February 22, 1889 reports A T Bliss in Washington awaiting inauguration and Bliss later named as receipt for soldiers home funds. Wisconsin reform comments, Sunday rest petitions, and two proposed Judicial Circuits expand state politics. Remarks on Gratiot unions, Wood’s five representatives three senators committee, and intrastate pork investigations set for March 12. The piece ends with quips on gubernatorial pay and a jab at the capitol janitor role.
Michigan Club Banquet Held in Detroit Today
The fourth annual banquet of the Michigan club takes place in Detroit today with Senator Palmer presiding and Governor Luce delivering the welcome address. Speakers expected include Gen Butterworth of Ohio Hon Warner Miller of New York ex Governor Porter of Indiana and Con ran Coggswell of Massachusetts along with Ohio's governor. Assurances of many other distinguished orators have also been given.
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Michigan Club
Detroit
Senator Palmer
Luce
Gen. Butterworth
Ohio
Warner Miller
New York
Porter
Indiana
Conran Coggswell
Massachusetts
Probate Court Actions and Guardianship Appointments
Regular probate session notes multiple estates, guardianship orders and accounts. Judges and clerks record filings including guardians named John Ward and Ettie Briggs, final accounts for Ellen McClure and others, and admission of Esmeralda Vanarsdale to Northern Asylum at Gratiot County expense. March 4 1869 citations issued for executors to render accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lilly
C. L. Barker
Alexander McDonald
Ellen McClure
Ray McConnel
John Ward
Elijah Curtis
Huying
Susie Briggs
Ettie Briggs
John McCurdy
Julia A. Dobson
Joseph Vanarsdale
Esmeralda Vanarsdale
Gratiot
Old Mrs Hubbard and Benjamin Mctieo Die in County Home
Old Mrs Hubbard mother of John and Bob Hubbard died at the county home last Sunday at age 90. Benjamin Mctieo died there Wednesday at age 2. The old man has a son and daughter in North Star, a son in Lafayette, and two sons elsewhere who refuse to bury him, so he was sent to Ann Arbor per law, per Gratiot County Herald.
Local Notices From Town Report Fire Loss And Exports
Mrs Rose Brown is on the sick list The little boy of John Fry is very sick The snow has made things lively but news is scarce Mrs J McLaren visited friends here last week The house of Henry Alterbury was destroyed by fire Sunday morning about 1 80 o clock and almost all the contents the inmates barely escaping with their lives It is supposed to have caught from an ash barrel No insurance Eugene Pratt is preparing to build in addition to his house the coming spring Mr Lester McMullen has gone to the state of New York for a short visit among relatives Mr Marey is getting lumber ready for a new barn which he intends to erect in the spring Anson McMullen has shipped his goods to North Adams where he intends to work the farm of Mr Meeker The family expect soon to follow The school exhibition in the Townsend district is next Friday night instead of this week as stated last week A fine program has been prepared and a good time expected All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McLaren
Henry Alterbury
Eugene Pratt
Lester McMullen
New York
Marey
Anson McMullen
North Adams
Meeker
Townsend
Teachers Examinations Set for Gratiot County Schools
The Public Examinations for Gratiot County teachers will be held in spring at Ithaca Alma St Louis and Ashley. Regular exams march 7 at Ithaca March 15 and 16 at Alma March 29 and 30 at St Louis April 26 and 27 at Ashley. Commencing at 1 PM on the first day. First and second grade certificates issued only from the regular exam. Giles T Brows Secretary Board of School Examiners Lathi February 12 1889 All-tw
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Gratiot
Ithaca
Alma
St. Louis
Ashley
Giles T
Board of School Examiners
Lthea
Portraits of General and Mrs Harrison Sell Big
The demand for etched portraits of General and Mrs Harrison is unprecedented with two fine plates published at the President's home by M. R. Hyman. Large sales noted and agents are needed in every town. Send 26 cents for sample portraits and terms to agents.
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Harrison
M. R. Hyman
Indianapolis Herald
Village Tax Sale Notice for Alma Michigan Parcels
Delinquent parcels in Alma Village Gratiot County Michigan are offered at public auction to cover taxes interest and charges. Auction conducted by the village treasurer at the Banking House of W. & Tarek & Co in Alma starting Monday at 10 o clock a.m. proceeding until all parcels are disposed of according to law.
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Alma
Grattot
State of Michigan
Villewe
W. & Tarek & Co
Michigan
Bid Notice for 200 Cords Green Beech and Maple Wood
Alma Michigan village bids for 200 cords of green beech and maple wood in blocks of 25 cords. Sealed bids due before March 1 1840 to be delivered to the pump house in Alma. Village Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Jane W Balinuws village clerk.
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Alma
Michigan
County Convention Elects Delegates and Names Clinton Union
Geo P Stone presided in Darragh’s absence at the county convention while Thompson chaired the meeting. Officers named included J J Richards secretary, with credentials and permanent organization committees selecting Stone as permanent whiteman and McIntire as secretary. Delegates elected included Giddings Richards Green Martin Stone Morse Franklin Wood McCurdy Tadley Aldrich Darragh Spinney. A vote favored uniting with Clinton on the Judicial Circuit issue, urging representation and senator support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. P. Stone
Darragh
Thompson
North Star
J. J. Richards
Newark
Messrs. Stone
Ithaca
Coleman
Emerson
Tyler
North Sta
Messrs. Spinney
Almna
Smith
R. Smith
E.B. Green
Chester Martin
C. T H. Morse
Elbridge Franklin
J. L. Wood
Geo. McCurdy
D. A. Tadley
Geo. W. Aldrich
A.B. Darragh
John D. Spinney
Montcalm
Clinton
Village Council Minutes From Alma Michigan February 1 1889
The Alma common council met in regular session with Trustees Palfrey Shawkins Smith Montigel Bagley and Tinker present. The minutes were corrected to reflect petitioners in A W Wright et al to remove encroachment north of Ely street, and the side of encroachment. The balance of claims were allowed and orders issued. A report found no ordinance to remove encroachments. village attorney to draft one for council review. A two member committee was formed to review Harrington Table Co affairs. The meeting adjourned.
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Alma
Mich
Common Council
Palfrey
Shawkins
Smith
Montigel
Bagley
Tinker
Teast Montigel
A.W. Wright
David P. Castor
Max K. Pollasky
Weaver
Ely Street
Yeas
Hawkins
Montiel
Harrington Table Co
Prom
Mon Ren
Sure
Act
The German Kaiser Crown Changes Proposed in Imperial Plans
The article recounts proposed alterations to the German Emperor's imperial crown and diadem, noting conservative objections and the emperor’s intent to proceed regardless. It describes concerns about the crown’s shape, the diadem’s mounting, and a reported incident of a crown falling when handled, with Emperor Wilhelm I defending his prerogative to modify the regalia.
Clock trading peddler and curious tale from Cumberland valley
A Mortisburg correspondent recalls a famed clock and jewelry peddler who sold nine clocks to three brothers after a dinner invitation. He recounts how the three brothers made a pact to trade clocks, leading the peddler to connect with them and complete the unusual sale.
Probate court summons in Crith County
Rare OCR reads that the Prolite Court for Crith County orders creditors to present their claims for probate of John Lanedon’s estate. The notice sets a deadline on Sunday the 20th day of yeaby next at ten in the forenoon and mentions locations in Vili ew Hts and Prato NTH.
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Maria
Lanai
Trobate Court
Tagher
Bane
Chile
John Lanedon
Esa
Yeaby
Weleek
Prato
Old Grandfather Recalls Youth and Enduring Vitality
A reflective letter fragment portrays a grandfather’s memories of vigor in youth, contrasting with aging and the enduring spirit within. The narrative voice laments mortality while praising wisdom, memory, and the persistent vitality seen in loved ones.
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F. Brown
Michien
President Harrison
A.T. Bliss
Washington
Watson
Palmer
J. W. Belknap
Greenville
Alaska
Gov. Luce
A. T. Bliss
Congress
Wood
House
Capitol
Probate Court
J. Lee Porrs
Sumner Greetings
Rose Brown
John Fry
North Sumner
Geo
Baers
Ran
Vine River
Seth Eeoreé
Allott
Ginny Histon
Jane W. AL Balinuws
Kaiser
Hinperon
Germany
Wilhelm Ieght
Faust
Ted
Stuttz Furniture Company
Wrieht
Schneider & Stutta
Mortisburg
Oll Zettleman
Loch
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland Valley
Wallstreet
Dheer
Avalon
Catalina Island
Luc
Feresty
Nth Uly
Lucien Tee Ely
Vierk River
Hardyin
Gini
Ae Weil
Renee
Thcov Rds
ANT New
Puget
Battle of New Wrayer
Neciot
Stacey
Springfield
Mass
Hous Beinor
Bet Faye
Uae
Vga Eines
Edonald
York
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