Horses Wanted by King Bros of Grand Rapids
Advertises for all purpose and heavy draft horses for sale by King Bros of Grand Rapids. Notices inquiries to Fred Church in Alma, Bell phone. Court commissioner details, Alma office in New Nasky Block, Mt Gratiot County Michigan.
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Ert Bayes
Chancery
Circuit Court
Gratiot County
Michigan
Offee
New Nasky Block
Alma
King Bros
Grand Rapids
Fred Church
Bell Phone
Local leaders press for Greenville to Alma electric line
W LaDue of Crystal Mail and Frank W Meyers met Major Radford to discuss an electric road proposal from Greenville to Alma via Crystal and Sheridan. Radford pledged to study the plan and indicated extending the Greenville line to Alma would be easy if the proposition proves favorable.
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Saranac “Advertiser
W. LaDue
Crystal Mail
Frank W. Meyers
Major Radford
Greenville
Alma
Crystal
Sheridan
Radford
Davis Renner Acquire Roy Miller Grocery Stock
Davis and Renner take over Roy Miller’s grocery stock in Alma. They plan a first class store with Miller managing the shoe department and a future feed ware setup. Miller will decide his next move while the new firm begins operations. City tax collection notices set to run Fridays until March 1, 1666.
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Davis & Renner
Roy Miller
Alma
Miller
Mr. Miller
Michigan Forestry Leaders to Speak in Alma
Twenty five years ago a Hillsdale address warned southern farmers about woodlot loss while northern forests were ruined by ax and fire. Charles W. Garfield and Arthur Hill led Michigan forestry efforts, with Filibert Roth guiding University forestry. A public meeting at Alma Presbyterian Church next Tuesday will feature these figures with plans for a Michigan Forestry Association program.
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Hillsdale
Michigan
Saginaw-Grand Valley
Charles W. Garfield
Grand Rapids
Garfield
Michigan Forestry Comission
Arthur Hill
Saginaw
School of Forestry
Prof. Roth
Wisconsin
Europe
Cornell University
United States
Roth
Gratiot County
Michigan Forestry Association
Presbyterian Church
Alma
Draw making offered at Center Street residence
Mia Blackmore and Mrs Wadley announce ready to do all kinds of draw making at Mrs Wadley s residence on Center street 102 The Recon in advance one year and state map for only 1 90
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Mia. Blackmore
Mrs. Wadley
Center Street
Mortality for December in Michigan and local areas
The December mortality total in Michigan reached 2,088 with a rate of 12.4 per 1000. Infants under one year numbered 435, children ages 1 to 4 were 166, and 86 deaths occurred among those 65 and older. Major causes included pneumonia 228, tuberculosis 210, cancer 128, diarrheal diseases in infants 46, influenza 23, measles 10, diphtheria 66, typhoid 54, and accidents 147. Gratiot County reported 24 deaths from a population of 30.56 per 1000, with pneumonia and cancer among notable causes. Alma city recorded three deaths, chiefly due to pneumonia.
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Michigan
Department of State
Gratiot
Alma
Justice Court Damages Case Ends In No Change Verdict
In Justice Court John W. Hall sued Wm. Clatt for damages over horses fed from corn in Hall’s field. Trial before Justice Chadwick in city hall lasted afternoon to evening with fourteen witnesses. Jury returned verdict of no change for action after five minutes. Bert Hayes for plaintiff and James G. Kress for defendant. Also Minnie Campbell vs William Campbell for non support settled. Campbell to pay $5 monthly and custody of child while working in Owosso.
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John W. Hall
Wm. Clatt
Chadwick
Minnie Campbell
Wim. Campbell
Year 1905 Divorce Statistics for Extreme Cruelty
Record shows 40 divorce cases heard in 1905 with 40 decrees granted and 1 refused, 3 withdrawn. In 28 cases the wife filed the bill, in 12 cases the husband did. Of the 40 families, 14 had two children and 26 had no children. primary cause cited is extreme cruelty.
Joint Lodge and Temple Install in Castroe Hall
Fitz James Lodge No. 0 K P and Royal Temple No. 16 Rathbone Sisters held a joint officers installation in Castroe Hall on Friday evening. Officers performed well, followed by music, a banquet for nearly a hundred, and a social dance. Central Michigan Produce Co. led December Michigan dairy scoring in Grand Rapids, with Alma Creamery praised. next tests set for Jackson and early February under the State Dairymen's Association.
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Fitz James
Lodge No. 0. K. of P
Royal Temple No
Rathbone Sisters
Castroe Hall
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Central Michigan Produce Co
Alma
Jackson
State
Evangelist Morey Concludes Presbyterian Church Meetings
Evangelist Morey wrapped up a series of evangelistic meetings at the Presbyterian church begun January 7. The sessions, marked by spiritual depth and powerful oratory, drew many to seek relief from spiritual bondage and left a strong impression on attendees. Morey is noted for refinement, earnestness, and influence both in and out of the pulpit.
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Presbyterian Church
Mr. Morey
Michigan 15 The Garden of the World
Enos Kimmel writes from Atlanta Georgia describing wealth and growth in the city with 109000 residents half of them black. He reports widespread cruelty to Black people including stockades and killings by bloodhounds and notes Georgia’s agricultural hardships and high prices for common foods in the South compared with Michigan’s claim to be the garden of the world.
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Enos Kimmel
Atlanta
Georgia
Chattahooghey
America
Michigan
Record Breakers at Central Michigan Dairy Tests
Last Friday Mr C Gerber brought two milk samples to the Central Michigan Produce to be tested. One sample from one cow showed 8 percent fat, the other from his herd showed 6.2 percent fat. These tests reflect careful dairying and Mr Gerber will be glad to inform anyone of his methods.
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Gerber
Michigan
Earnings and Value of Nighgan Central
The state tax commission announced the result of its railroad property assessment under the Galbraith law, increasing corporate property values by over ten million yet adding three hundred million to other property, muting the net tax rise. Attorney General Bird seeks to overturn the law as unconstitutional, with hearings set for January 2 and a potential reconvening if invalidated.
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State Tax Commission
Bird
Supreme Court
Michigan Central
Cooley
Franklin's 200th Anniversary Celebrated by Woman's Club
Pleasant Thursday evening gathering at Orchard House the home of Mr and Mrs Francis King to honor Franklin's 200th anniversary. The program included Poor Richard's Sayings Scottish songs readings and biographical sketches highlighting Franklin as educator writer scientist and philosopher with members and guests enjoying discussions and performances.
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Woman's Club
Mrs. Francis King
Orchard House
Francis King
Franklin
Poor Richard
Rorehel
Shepherd
Ste. Mayley
Korbay Frankite
Aida
Clishe
Franktis
Iss Delavan
Mirest Johan
O'Logie
Alma Art Club Dives Into Musical Afternoon
Alma Art Club held a varied regular meeting with a mainly musical program. Roll call featured quotations on music. Selections included Beethoven Symphony No. 1 and various vocal and piano pieces performed by members such as Tucker, Cheeseman, Swigart, Pinson, and Evans, followed by refreshments.
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Alma Art Club
Mies Tucker Mise Cheeseman Taper
Boc
Tree Pinson
Mewett
Mins Evans
Mire
Keith Cook
Cheendiwan
Dr McClinton to Leave for Chicago for Short Study Tour
Dr. Nelson F. McClinton will depart about February 1 to serve as assistant to Dr. Alex Hugh Ferguson in Chicago and pursue post graduate work. He will return to become medical superintendent of the Alva Sanitarium while maintaining his practice and office hours. In his absence Dr. B. R. Corbus will oversee his practice and handle calls at his residence and the Sanitarium.
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Nelson F. McClinton
Chicago
Alex Hugh Ferguson
University of Ilinois
Alwa Sanitarium
McClinton
Hospital Notes Show Recoveries and Procedures
Mrs. Merchant has made a splendid recovery from her operation. The little son of Rey Wilcox of Ithaca had a hernia operation with us on Wednesday. Mrs. Brainerd was very sick last week but is now better. Mr. Higley, who contribute tumors to our collection will have a good arm.
Electric Road Plan Draws Crystal Alma Delegation
A Crystal and Alma citizen delegation met in Crystal to discuss an electric street railway project. The group organized, with Delavan as chair and aides named, and agreed to consult Detroit railroad officials to learn requirements for advancing the line from Greenville to Alma.
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Crystal
Alma
Prom
Maree Charles L. Delavan
Dilitoe Chwaies Fs
LaDa
Delavan
Mr. Myers
Detroit
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Omthly Bulletin of
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