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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1901
Page
4
On and after this date the following prices will be charged for notices obituary card of thanks and resolutions five cents per line fall entertainments where admission is charged including suppers fairs and sales five cents
The Democratic county board ousts long time official Jerry Davis and appoints Frank L. Pressley as superintendent, citing management of the farm as satisfactory yet bowing to political pressure. Tax officials oppose public notices of assessed real and personal property, while the board touts a plan modeled after Illinois and claims it will benefit transparency.
Mr Roberts U S treasurer notes an unprecedented gold coin accumulation in the treasury driven by the Dingley tariff and rising gold production. He cites Republican committee appointments and House debate, while a decisive Senate vote looms on abolishing the army canteen amid cautious support.
The Republican state central committee set a Grand Rapids venue for the state convention on Feb 28 to nominate a Supreme Court justice. Wm A Norton of Ionia named temporary chairman. The report notes political maneuvering amid county dynamics and a distant census timetable.
A group of local business owners in Aima signs an agreement to close their places of business at 7:00 PM standard time to allow families to enjoy evenings at home. Signatories include Chas BE Silaben J.P. Medier FL Fouts G. W. Gray Sara McNamara Margaret Fredrick MG. Medier A J Campbell 8. H. Butterfield Rendall Ellicott W. Anderson Howard Willard J. Rockwell R J Rogers D. C. Booth Ron T. Marvin Echel Thompson D. May Smith Bert Hicks Stephen Gallagher Margaret fanston Horace Price J W 8 Opdyke Wm. A Howe Mrs Bart Miller.
Attention ladies at the Milliken House. Madam M Tate hair dresser and beauty specialist invites you to have your work done in a first class manner while the opportunity lasts.
Lansing Jan 1 two Michigan houses voted separately for United States senator for a 41x year term. McMillan led Republicans while Democrats backed Thomas Barkworth of Jackson. debate centered on direct state taxation and the need to amend the constitution. The session also discussed per diem pay raises, legislature staffing cuts, and fiscal restraint as measures to curb expenses.
Local officials weigh alternatives as a council committee reviews long delayed infrastructure proposals. Chairman Ding presides over the ways and means panel amid concerns over law mandates and mileage allowances. The session signals cautious steps toward possible savings and future budget adjustments.
An early effort by Geo W. Abbott to improve the Day School House Road is outlined with subscription totals, payments, and labor. The project cost more than subscribed, leaving outstanding funds covered by Wright and others. full records are held for inspection at A W Wright's Alma office. The obituary notes Alexander M. Wiley of Arcada Township, detailing his birth, service in the Civil War, family, and generous character, followed by thanks to friends and local organizations for support after his passing. Liberal railroad reduced-rate offers from Wisconsin Central Rail Way are announced for travel from Chicago Milwaukee and Manitowoo to western states and British Columbia starting February 2 through April 30. inquiries to agents provided.
The German Patent Office granted a Graphophone patent after a lengthy dispute with German intermeddlers who opposed the American claim. The decision marks a victory for the Columbia Phonograph Company and counters efforts to deny a monopoly in Germany’s talking machine market.
The Michigan cenens bulletin shows Gratiot County population increases since the previous census with Alma and Ithaca making gains while St. Louis declines. The document details township shifts and overall county growth, listing official figures and changes across towns and townships.
The treasurer announces that a designated office will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays each week until further notice for the purpose of receiving township taxes for Arcada Lavi Keeren. The arrangement ensures official tax collection and continued validity of payments.
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