Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Holds Annual Meeting at St Johns
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Clinton and Gratiot counties met at the Courthouse in St Johns with about fifty members. President George N. Ferrey presided as secretary Charles B. Giffels reported gains in membership and insured property, noting 7,209 members at end of 1905 and a net gain of 350 that year, with policies increasing to 11,159,843 dollars in coverage. Treasury rose to 1,941.54 dollars, while total disbursements reached 20,744.54 dollars and two losses totalling 755.2 dollars were awaiting payment. The history traced the company back to 1863, growth through the decades, and notable losses in Gratiot and Hath counties. A by-law on gasoline use was approved, and officers were re-elected: President Ferrey, vice president W. T. Pitt, secretary-treasurer C. B. Giffels, with directors W. C. Mallory and Jesse Pepple re-elected. The secretary’s salary was set at a prior amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers, Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Clinton
Gratiot
St. Johns
George N. Ferrey
Greenbush
Charles B. Giffels
Giffels
George H. English
Gon. Ferrey
Mr. Berrey
W. T. Pitt
Gratiot County
Charles TB. Gilfele Wa
Andreasurer
W. C. Mallory
Seville
Jesse Pepple
Ithaca
Mr. Giffels
Fir
Tony Eary
Bath man seeks arbitration over Knapp barn loss
C J Chapman proposed a board of arbitration to reexamine the June windstorm damage that demolished D W Knapp s barn. Knapp disputes the adjusters report claiming lightning while insurer officers cite a wind blow down. No arbitration committee was formed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Chapman
Bath
D. W. Knapp
Insurance Company
College Notes Chronicle Dorm Mischief and Socials In Mt Pleasant
Clarence Defoe visited friends in Mt Pleasant last week. Miss Irene Barns is ill with appendicitis. A minor disturbance occurred on the third floor corridor of Pioneer Hall, ending amicably. A clothes line with garments appeared in Wright Hall, halted before chapel. Twenty youths enjoyed a gathering at Mr Murphy’s home with refreshments. Miss Bessie Kellogg hosted another party with games and humor. A seven-student mixed group plans a conservatory performance at Caro and Cass City under local high school auspices. Maynard Cook and Herman Morse returned for Rhodes scholarship exams. results expected later with optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Defoe
Mt. Pleasant
Irene Barns
Pioneer Hall
Wright Hall
Jong
Conservatory
Caro
Cass City
Messrs
Maynard, Cook
Herman Morse
Ann Arbor
Cecil Rhodes Scholarship Examinations Held in University Hall
An Ann Arbor dispatch reports Cecil Rhodes scholarship exams at University Hall for Oxford. Fifteen students sit the papers sent to Oxford. standings and results go to President Angell and the Michigan district committee to select the best suited candidate. The stipend is 99 pounds yearly for maintenance and travel. Alma is represented by Maynard Cook and Herman Moree. verdicts awaited by many local friends.
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Ann Arbor
University Hall
Cecil Rhodes
Oxford University
Oxford
Angell
Michiganistrict
Tr. Angell
Dickie
Albion College
Slocum
Kalamazoo College
Willaif Cecil Whewles
Alma
Maynard Cook
Hermann Moree
City
Pine River Township Treasurer to Receive Taxes Feb 7
John Behler treasurer of Pine River township will be at the office of J W Holmes Son on Thursday February 7 to receive taxes.
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John Behler
Pine River Township
J. W. Holmes & Son
Thoreday
Train wreck kills fireman on westbound No 34 near Riverdale
Fireman Coral Johnson, 29, dies when P M train No 34 derails after a washout near Riverdale. Engine demolished, baggage car toppled, mail clerks survive. Engineer Bradley escapes with minor injuries. Track repair hindered by heavy rains. wreck passengers moved to Saginaw.
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Riverdale
Coral Johnson
Cedar Swamp
Johnson
Grand Rapids
Essmore
Bradley
Clair Powell
Saginaw
A Pretty Wedding at St Louis Church Parsonage
Leo Wood and Miss Clara Wilson wed in Forest Hill with Rev H E Russell performing the ceremony. Attendants Mr Chas Leland and Miss Mabelle Witton witnessed. The couple, popular locals, will reside in Alta for now.
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Christian Church of
Supervisors Win First Bout in Bond Challenge
Judge Wisner, for Judge Searls, ruled the Board of Supervisors acted on bond and disapproved it in the hearing led by John T. Matthews Geo P. Stone and Everden with BE Lyon and Frank Monforth presenting evidence for Munson bond. Lyons suggested mandamus but Wisner indicated opposition to such action. The Board appears to have won the first bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Wisner
Searls
John T. Matthews
Geo. P. Stone
Everden
BE. H. Lyon
St. Johns
Frank Monforth
Ithaca
Munson
Board of Supervisors
Lyons
Wisner
NEW P. O. FIXTURES FOR ALMA POST OFFICE
Mr. Guy T Gould of Chicago inspected Alma post office facilities and condemned current fixtures. Postmaster Brown was told to select a new outfit and bids were requested for a ten year lease on five possible locations for a future free delivery post office. Brown says the updated post office will be second to none in a city twice Alma’s size and will focus on patron interests.
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Guy T. Gould
Chicago
National Post Office Department
Alma
Brown
Goull
Card of Thanks to Riverdale Community
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to Riverdale residents for their kindness and sympathy after their bereavement and for numerous floral offerings. Special thanks are extended to the M. W A. and L. O. T. M. for timely help and to Forest Hill, Coe, and Gratiot Co. Teachers Association for floral tributes.
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Riverdale
M. W A
Forest Hill
Coe
Gratiot Co
Dedication Service for New Church in Kokomo Indiana
A two part program marks the Dedication of the new church with a 2% p. m. afternoon Mass Meeting led by Rev. Louis Delamarter, D. D. Short five minute addresses by Mayor Burns Judge Sears of Whaca and Dr. Stiles Kennedy, plus greetings from visiting pastors. Dr Marr to deliver an address. Evening service at 4 p. m. features sermon by Dr. Parr, dedication of the new church.
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W. D. Parr
Kokumo
Ind
Louis Delamarter
D. D
Burns
Sears
Whaca
Stiles Kennedy
Marr
Parr
New Church
Ten Wrecks In One Day Across The Nation
Ten railroad wrecks were reported across the country in a single day with at least one fatality in several incidents. Notable crashes included the Big Four near Fowler Indiana and multiple lines such as Rock Island, Santa Fe, New Orleans & North Western, Lake Shore, Indiana Harbor Rail, and Grand Rapids & Indiana. Wrecks caused many injuries and a few deaths.
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Bunday
Fowler
Ind
Nurean
Rock Island Road
Ye Soto
Kan
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Meridian
Miss
New Orleans
Northwestern
Hammond
Lake Shore
Michigan
Indiana Harbor Rails
Minneapolis
Marquette
Nipe Grand Rapids
Indiana
Big Rapide
Michigan county boards empowered to designate depositories for public funds
A petition describes an act permitting county boards of supervisors to designate state or national banks within their counties as public fund depositories. Banks would bid to offer the highest interest on average monthly balances, with funds allocated pro rata if tied, and boards may purchase bonds for treasurers. The measure preserves treasurers' bond liability and repeals inconsistent acts.
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Board of Supervisors
Boards of Supervisors
Michigan
Suchigan
Besoind
Swerson
Wedding Bells at Ferris Carded In 1997 Ceremony
A rustic wedding at Lo'elock point Ferris featured Mass Ethel and Mer Win Strat ton of Crystal as they united in marriage. An Elm Hall orchestra played and a bountiful repast followed. Guests offered tokens and well wishes for the couple's future as the Bible was cited for comfort and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferris
Lo’elock Point
An Mire
Chas
Shernan
Ethel
Mer
Win. Stratton
Crystal
Elm Hall
Dairymen urged to test milk fat and cream accuracy
An Ontario dairy note explains why cream tests vary and how testers mislead farmers. It covers butterfat versus fat in cream, factors altering separator tests, and recommends each farmer own a Babcock tester to verify creamery tests.
Death of Mrs Mary Jane Martin at age 64
Mary Jane Martin died at her daughter Mrs Robert Butterfield home on State Street from acute enteritis. Born in Washtenaw County in 1828, she married Andrew J Martin in Ann Arbor in 1885 and lived there until his death in 1875. She later moved to Fowlerville and then resided with her daughter. Sympathy extends to her son and daughter. Also noted is injury to Geo Lake after a wagon accident at Naldrett's lumber yard.
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Mary Jane Martin
Robert Butterfield
Lerville
Mary Jane Mulloholland
Superior Township
Washtenaw Co
Ann Arbor
Andrew J Martin
Martin
Mra. O. L. Qeavis
Itumen Toeaday
Geo. Lake
Naldrett
Inez
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Ferrey
College Notes
P. O
First Methodist Episcopal Church
ST. Louis, Mich
Townsend A. Ely
Clifton J. Chambers
M. J. Martin
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