Empty Treasury Hits Gratiot County as Funds Run Dry
Gratiot County faces a cash crunch with no running funds and no drain fund balance. Board instructs chairman and clerk to borrow enough to cover a year of expenses, while Treasurer Munson’s deposits and state-related cases draw costly legal action. A heated debate over depository choices and janitorial contracts follows as bids are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Funda
Manson
Munson
Board of Supervisore
Henry Read
Ithaca
Board of Supervisors
Vestaburg
W. F. Raven
Tinued
Bende
Ithaca National Bank
County Funda
EP Enelowan
Ernest Engleman
Bogleman
Want School
Tie
Court House
Fireman Caple Entertains at Alma Fire Dept Farewell
Walter Caple entertained Alma fire department members and their families Friday night with a spread and smoker as a farewell to his comrades on retirement after twelve years of service. A desk set was presented by the department, and guests enjoyed a hearty banquet, reminiscences, and cigars as the event ended at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Caple
Alma Fire Department
Mr. Caple
Mra. Caple
Jane
Caple
Montcalm farmer one day institute in Vestabarg Jan 14
The Montcalm county farmer's one day institute will be held at Vestabarg Thursday Jan 14 The state speaker will be W F Raven of Brooklyn an excellent speaker well posted on his subject The program includes an opening song prayer recitation and discussions on breeding up stock the dairy cow and her care the silo and better cream with various recitations and quartette performances
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montcalm
Handsome Behning Player Piano Tops Home Decor
A stylish Behning piano from New York has been placed in the home of Mr Owl Dire and A B Scattergood. The player mechanism promises satisfaction for beginners and virtuosi alike with simple controls that let performers impart individuality while preserving the composer’s original intent.
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Mr. Owl Dire
A. B. Scattergood
Behning Piano
New York
Aged Elm Hall Man Dead in Village Home
John Holley of Elm Mall died at his home Saturday after long illness from asthma and dropsy. Funeral held Sunday with Rev. Gallop officiating. His aged wife, who cared for him, died a month earlier. The Holleys lived in Elm Ball for over thirty five years and were highly respected by all.
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John Holley
Elm Mall
Gallop
Holley
Hatley
Elm Ball
New Business Firm Opens In St. Louis Area
Prank Fountain and Frank Anderson, Dotty of St Louis, and Steve Inaned the building adjoining Wright Howell livery, opened at a blacksmith shop. Fountain is a blacksmith with experience, Anderson a wagon and tinkers expert known countywide for good workmanship. They will proceed with operations.
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Prank Fountain
Frank Anderson
Dotty
St. Louis
Steve
Wright Howe Livery
Fountain
Anderson
Separate for 25 Years Visit Barns Family in Oregon
Mr and Mrs B H Borns and their children Cora and Hay reunite with Mr Barns in Oregon after twenty five years apart. They remark Michigan winters feel harsher than Oregon and plan to travel to London Ontario to visit relatives while staying several days at Mr Charles Barns home.
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B. H. Borns
Cora
Hay
Charles Barns
Barna
Cogeelie
Orn
Michigan
Oregon
London
Rele
Annual Hound Up Farm Institute at St Louis Next Week
Gratiot County Institute program outlined for January 18 19 1900 at St Louis near Montague with talks on alfalfa potatoes soil and stock care. Notable speakers include E K Smith Jason Woodman Myron Cobb L M Hurt Hoston Hubbard and A B Cook with Miss Jennie Buell and Miss Stiles Kennedy guiding the women’s section.
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Farmers’ County Institute
St. Louis
Gratiot County
Alger
Dr. Mason
Coleman
E. K. Smith
Hart
Jason Woodman
Paw Paw
Weadhe
L. M. Hurt
Agricultural College
A. B. Cook
Owoso
County Institute Society
Wesche
F. H. Hubbard
Michigan
Earle
Wescho
Bart's Hall
Mra Stiles Kennedy
Mra Stiles Kennedy. Invocation—Dr. Hallenbeck
Musio
Mrs Hubbard
Mra Lawcen
Jennie Bell
Discve Wlan
Robert Wheeler
George Back
Mrs. Wheeler
Delavan's Reduction Sale Announced by Delavan & Co
Delavan and Co advertise their annual reduction sale opening Monday and lasting two weeks. The firm pledges genuine reductions and a policy of matching advertised claims, aiming to maintain trust and a growing customer base, with the Delavan name seen as a guarantee of value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delavan & Co
Delavan
Tovso
Delovan
Surplus Increase Reported by Prest State Bank
The Prest State Bank has raised its surplus by 1000, bringing total surplus to 28,000. The board plans another increase soon of 2000, aiming to raise surplus to 690,000 to match capital.
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Prest State Bank
Lecture Course Drawing at Brown's Drug Store
The drawing for seats in the met two numbers of the lecture course will be open at Brown's drug store Saturday morning.
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Met
Brown's Drug Store
Tax collection records show steep rise in Alma taxes
Uncollected taxes face 10 percent interest as Alma's city treasurer reports strong monthly gains. The year’s levy totals 40,881.41 dollars with over ten percent unpaid. Key filers include Alma Sugar Co and First State Bank among others. January 5 set a receipts record at 12,011.63 dollars and a high daily takedown near 7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobwarts
Gronth
Alma Sugar Co
Alma Grain & Loamber Co
Alma Manfacturing
Frank Pollasky
Messemger
Mayor King
Harr & Gibbs
Alma College Names Dusham to State Contest Team
Alma College selected Jobo Dusham for the state contest at Kalamumo after a tough college hour event. Critics praised his prior finish and expect stronger performance this year, urging continued effort to bring Alma more laurels and pride.
FARMERS CLUB MEETS AND REVIVAL EVENTS IN MICHIGAN
The Beville and Sumner Warmers club enjoyed a day at the Ferric home. Delegates Howard Gee and Myron Potter reported on the Lansing State Association meeting. Revival services continue at Center Church led by Elder Tanner with an evangelist. Harry Moffett underwent appendicitis surgery at Brainerd hospital and shows improvement. Joseph Button sold land and plans to move north of Hay City. Walter Humphrey and family relocate to the insane section. Arthur and Hebert relocate as well.
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California
Michigan
Beville and
Sumner
Ei. Ferric Taat
State Association
Howard Gee
Myron Potter
Lansing
Linwood Fara
Guy Gulick
Sumamer
Center Church
Tanner
D. FB
Abbott
Halfmoon Lake
Harry Moffett
John Moffett
Brainerd Hospital
Ely Appointed to Michigan Soldiers' Home Board
Townsend A. Ely of this city was named by Gov. Warner among five appointees to the Michigan Soldiers' Home at Grand Rapids. D. B. Van Raelte of Holland also named. Bly declined the superintendent post offered for the hom e.
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Gov. Warner
Michigan Soldiers Home Board
Purinver
Townsend A. Ely
Ely McCeeds
D. BK
van Raelte
Holland
Michigan Soldiers
Grand Rapide
Bly Wae
Alma Rural Mail Carrier Lester Thomas Drops From Sight
Rural mail carrier Lester Thomas of Alma route 1 disappeared last Wednesday night leaving his wife to drive the route and care for two children. Creditors seized his auto to cover notes, Postmaster Brown reported the absence likely to be declared vacant, and rumors link his trip to Park Lake Michigan.
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Lester Thomas
Route 1
Alma
Carrier Thomas
Charles Harleck
J. L. Miller
Thomas
Bia
Pine Avenue
Brown
Haw
Park Lake
Mich
Birthday Party for Miss Kisther Rhodes
Last Saturday Miss Kisther Rhodes celebrated her sixth birthday at home inviting ten girls and four boys for an afternoon from four to five. The girls brought dolls and the Rhodes home became a scene of merriment until 4:00 p.m. Miniature wax-tuned Christmas trees greeted guests in the dining room as a table loaded with refreshments tempted the children's appetites. After the refreshments the children left their homes declaring Miss Esther an ideal entertainer and the afternoon a very pleasant one.
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Kisther Rhodes
Rhodes
Miss Esther
County Road Institute Held in Ithaca January 19 1809
The Gratiot County road institute will assemble at Ithaca on January 19 1809 at 10:00 p m. Highway commissioners in attendance will receive their expenses and one day’s pay. All interested in better roads are cordially invited to attend. The sessions occur at the county courthouse.
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County Road Institute
Gratiot County
Ithaca
Ood Road
Death summons for nephew and doctor in Ovid
Seth Tubte and Dr J B Bradley were called to Ovid on Friday due to the death of Tubte's uncle. The Eaton Rapids Review notes the presence of local officials and mourners, with no further details disclosed.
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Seth Tubte
J. B. Bradley
Ovid
Eaton Rapids Review
Amsden's Third Regiment Band to Be Honored in Washington
Old friends of A. D. Amsden note the Menominee based Third Regiment Military band may perform in official inauguration ceremonies in Washington on March 4 for Taft's presidential inauguration. Congressman H Olin Young helps secure recognition as a top national military band. Prof Arthur Amsden leads a widely respected Michigan ensemble known for cornet solos and refined leadership.
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A. D. Amsden
Alma
Detroit
Amsden
Third Regiment Military Band
Menominee
Michigan
Washington
William Howard Taft
United States
Menominge
Upper Peninsula
H. Olin Young
Twelfth
Cannon
Arthur Amsden
Third Regiment
Pierson Leases Vermuelen Stores In Alma
W W Pierson of Fremont has leased the fore ground Vermuonien block formerly occupied by Lee Meresvtile Company. The lease runs for years with possession on March first. The former tenant vacates February 11 and work will begin to fit the stores for an up to date department store. Mr Pierson will stock all new goods and move his family to Alma after March 1.
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W. W. Pierson
Fremont
Vermualien
Lee Meresvtile Company
Mr. Pierson
Mr. Blimrosen
Pierson
Alma
Walker's Beanery Burns at Shepherd Morning Fire
Walker's Beanery at Shepherd burned Sunday morning. Loss about 4000 with 3000 insurance. Building owned by C. C. Fields a Democratic candidate for state senator from Unis district in the recent fall election. This is the second fire to befall Mr. Fields in recent years. Mrs. Lloyd White visited the home of her husband’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. TH. White of Central Pine River.
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M. BE. Walker
Shepherd
C. C. Fields
Unis
Mr. Fields
Carmichael Flees and Ills Inrushed End in Illinois
Carmichael Owminke ter, suspected of murdering Gideon Browolog in the thle country elated in St Clair county, took his own life at Carth age Illinois on Monday forenoon. He arrived last Friday, claimed to be a cabinet maker named John Elder, and spent time in his room though seen about town. He died after an attempted suicide. he left letters confessing the killing of Browwing and the possessed influence over the victim. Remains brought to Michigan for burial at Romalu, where a daughter was buried years ago. Officers doubt the confession and question sanity, seeking motive for the deed.
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Carmichael Owminketer
Gideon Browolog
St Clair
Carthage
Titingis Y Village
John Elder
Moon
St. Clair County
Booth
Brouwing
Carmichael
Michigan
St Romalu
Bis Haring
Ice hole on Pine River exposes skaters to danger
Harry Vought fell into a uncovered ice hole about 40 feet wide on Pine River while skating with friends. Companions Delavan and Fishback rescued him. authorities warn ice harvesters must place visible danger signals and barriers as required by Michigan law to protect skaters.
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Pine River
Alma
Harry Vought
Carl Delavan
Fenton Fishback
Vought
Mr. Vought
Public Acts of
Michigan
Porte
Obituary for Sarah J Bryant Ketenbuscis in Michigan 1908
Mrs. Sarah J Bryant Ketenbuscis born in New York August 14 1654 died at her home near Forest Hill Michigan December 2 1908 aged 74 years 4 months and 15 days Funeral services were held from the residence Thursday afternoon conducted by Elder Bussing of St Louis and burial in Riverside cemetery Alma She was married November 1 1867 to John H Ratonhos and lived in New York until 1885 then Sandusky county Ohio and Priest Hill She was mother of five Dora M James H George F Jobs FP and W C Katenhas The obituary notes consolation verses and scattered family details including misprints and garbled names
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Sarah J. Bryant Ketenbuscis
New York
Forest Hill
Mich
St. Louis
Riverside Cemetery
Alma
Ale
John H. Ratonhos
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Montcalm Farmers Institute
Aptirnoon
A.J. Vance
Edna Delancey
Randall and Vance
W. F
Gorge Wilton
Henry Seamer
A. M. Randall
Elm Hall
Dolbn Holley
Jamon Woodman
K. Smith
Myron A. Cobb
Mt. Pleasant
LM Hurt
Hoston
Chicago
Alama
Joh Dunham
Jobo Dusham
Alma College
Kalamumo
Dugham
Danham
Mr. Danka
Farmers’ Club
Seville Township
Seville Center
T. A Ely
Lester Thomas Hme
Alma R. F. C
Post Office Department
Fornish
Vermuelen
Walker
Carmighael
Brow
Charles Beker
Dovershire
England
Flint
NI. Baker
Thie
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