First State Banks Posed to Tariff Ripping a General Banking
The notice proclaims a general banking service with a three percent interest on certificates for a term of three months and invites customers to transact business with the bank.
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12 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
1
One Day Farmers Institute in Alma Opera House
About 200 attendees heard W A Ellis unable to attend, with Peter Vorhees leading on improving country roads advocating direct road tax. Senator Ely discussed road improvements, suggesting a city stone crusher to supply material at cost. Jotham Allen spoke on successful farming and a petition urging Congress to maintain the sugar tariff. 48 members signed the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Alma Opera House
W. A. Ellis
Marlette
Peter Vorhees
T. A. Ely Lai
Mr. Ely
Alina
Jotham Allen
Wich
Allen
Cnt
Congress
Washington, D. C
Horses Wanted by King Bros Grand Rapids
King Bros of Grand Rapids seeks all purpose and heavy draft horses for sale. Enquire of or address Fred Church Alma Bell phone 48 tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Bros
Grand Rapids
Fred Church
Alma
Bell Phone
Drinks Head a Long List
Prosecuting Attorney M. R. Salter reports a long list of items related to drink cases spanning the last six entries. The note suggests an ongoing review of beverages or alcohol related matters with formal proceedings underway.
Six Months Police Court Dockets Under Salter Report
Prosecuting Attorney M. R. Salter reports 187 cases disposed in six months with 115 convictions. 40 arrested for drunkenness, 25 for assault and battery, 14 saloonkeepers for liquor law violations, and 16 larcenies. List of offenses includes cruelty to animals burglary embezzlement forgery manslaughter and more. Among dispositions, two acquisitions, 25 dismissals, and 14 discharged on examination. First State Bank shows surplus increase of 5 1500 to reach 17 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. RB
Salter
Masquerade Party At Maple Grove Rink This January
A grand masquerade party will be held at the Maple Grove roller rink next Tuesday evening January 11. A 4 1 2 mile exhibition race will feature judges Dr Erwin and Bert Forquor with a prize pair of Anest roller skates. The most stylishly dressed woman will win skates, a ladies race rewards another pair of roller skates, and masks come off at 1. Admission two cents. J A Baxen will collect city taxes at City Hall each week until March 1, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Erwin
Bert Forquor
J. A. Baxen
Call of the Mild: college life balanced by character
In Alma College chapel L A Sharp opened the winter term with The Call of the Mild. He urged balance among athletics intellect and character, stressing that study and training make character. He praised the audience’s reception and promised further talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Chapel
L.A. Sharp
Sharp
Mr. Sharp
Set
Ernest Wray Oneal to Speak at Alma Opera House
Ernest Wray Oneal, noted Aurora Beacon praised platform speaker, will deliver a popular lecture at the Alma Opera House next Wednesday evening January 17 as part of the Alma Lyceum course fourth number. The Aurora and Dexter Star laud his eloquence, rapid yet engaging delivery, and ability to captivate diverse audiences with a sequence of figures building to a strong climax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Lyceum
Alma Opera Honse
Ernest Wray Oneal
Aurora
Oneal
Abe
Dexter
Ill
Lee County
Gratiot County Sets July 4 for Fiftieth Anniversary
County officials and local organizations including the Pioneer Society and Teachers' Association met in Ithaca to plan Gratiot county’s fiftieth anniversary. They requested $100 from the Board of Supervisors to cover speakers and exhibits, and the board appropriated the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piorox Society
Teachers’ Association
Board of Supervisors
Ithaca
Gratiot County
Waoeneas
Pioneer Society
Grating County
Get Off the Track
Hubbardston resident H B Slocum visited Alma to explore an electric railway from Saginaw to Grand Rapids via St. Louis Alma Samper Carson City with a spur to Crystal Lake and a line to Lyons and Grand Rapids or from Carson to Belding. Chicago attorney John Dale backs the plan, seeking a $500 prospectus funded by local subscriptions and handed to Osborne Engineering Co. to draft. If built, a power house and barns may be in Alma. Slocum says the project is real and will go forward if the city funds it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Slocum
Hubbardston
Alma
Saginaw
Grand Rapids
St. Louis
Samper
Carson City
Crystal Lake
Lyons
O. Road
Carson
Belding
Slocum
John Dale
Chicago
Fire destroys home west of Elwell causing insured loss
Sunday afternoon about 3 o clock a fire destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Freid two miles west of Elwell. The house and contents were insured for 960 dollars. The unfortunate family are being cared for at the home of W H Hibinger while they arrange anew start.
Fire drains Alma tax roll as payments near half total
Tax collector J A Baker and D Adams handled a busy day on Tuesday the final chance to pay taxes before a four percent penalty. Receipts totaled 21169 88 nearly half of the roll while the overall balance due rose to 42118 84 leaving 5408 05 unpaid. At the First State Bank annual meeting directors from last year were reelected A W Wright Wm S Turck L A Sharp G S Ward and Ely Brewbaker with Wright as president Turck as vice president and Brewbaker as cashier. An advertisement notes a magazine subscription offer in advance rates for Woman s Home Companion Review of Reviews and Cosmopolitan. Also mentions Ann Arbor Freight House and 170 barrels of gasoline completely consumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
J. A. Baker
D. Adams
First State Bank
A. W. Wright
Turck
L. A. Sharp
G. S. Ward
Ely Brewbaker
Woman's Home Companion
Review of
Cosmopolitan
Opening Address by William Pitt at Gratiot County Institute
The Gratiot County Roundtable Institute opened in Ithaca with 150 attendees for a two day session. President W T Pitt urged farmers to pursue knowledge and businesslike farming, noting progress from scrub agriculture to skilled, diversified farming and the rising role of Agricultural Colleges and Farmers Institutes. He warned that life work should bring pleasure and that delaying fulfillment until death is unwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Court House
Ithaca
W. T. Pitt
St. Louis
Agricultural College
Farmers’ Institutes
Car Explodes in Fire, Firemen Report Injuries in Debris
A car exploded triggering a fire that destroyed Smith & Glass warehouse and stored merchandise at the station. Will Moore, W. H. Frye, Joe Sartor Jr., Clyde Kastick suffered severe burns to various parts. Property loss noted for Ann Arbor R R Co and Dean & Co among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Glass
Will Moore
W. H. Frye
Joe Sartor, Jr
Clyde Kastick
Ann Arbor
R. R. Co
Dean & Co
M, Pollasky
Fire at Ann Arbor freight depot ignites 90 barrels of gasoline
An explosion at the Ann Arbor freight depot at about 4 PM tore through a barrel of gasoline and ignited the depot. Delos Donkle and Harley Wolch escaped with their lives as flames and several tank cars burned. Dozens were endangered as the fire spread to coal sheds and a box car, with workers and bystanders damaged by heat and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Delos Donkle
Harley G Wolch
Smith & Glass
Bpil
M. Pollasky
Met
Will Moore
Joe Sartor
W. H. Frye
Clyde Easlicks
A.C. Thornton
Lowe
A. A. Railroad Co
Dean & Co
San. Jee
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