Death of Col J A Elwell Former Gratiot Leader
Colonel J A Elwell longtime St Louis and Gratiot county figure died last Tuesday at his daughter's home after a brief illness. Born in Sweden he built influence in New York commerce and politics before moving to St Louis where he aided city growth. Funeral at Dr Wheeler’s home Friday at two with Rev Sayre officiating.
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Elwell
Gratiot County
St. Louis
J. A. Elwell
A. R. Wheeler
Benj. Richardson
New York
Elwell Pioneer Built Railways and Local Wealth
The article honors Col Elwell of St Lews for founding and expanding the Chicago Saginaw & Canada railroad, leasing and modernizing it after Western investors faltered. He served as first National Bank president, village leader, and Emanuel church supporter. He married Catherine Jenkins in 1887 and left four children.
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St. Lews
Chicago, Saginaw & Canada
Eastern
U.S. Mail
American Express
Saginaw
Grand Rapides
Col Elwell
First National Bank
Emanuel Church
Catherine Jenkins
Bor
W. W. Collin
Buffalo. Y
Susan Ann. Wi
F. Edgar Fartey
Boste Lass
A. R. Wheeli c
Elwell
St. Louis
Public Waters Rule In Wisconsin Trespass Case
A Merce county judge ruled that streams crossing private land and their fish belong to the public. navigation by boat or on foot is allowed as long as anglers do not set foot on the banks. The decision concludes there is no trespass by following the stream through private property. The Misses May Edith and Martha Forquer visited Mt. Pleasant residents at the Peck home earlier this week.
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Merce County
Wisconsin
Inter
Commonwealth
May
Edith
Martha Forquer
Mt. Pleasant
Wm. Peck
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE
John Wilk a Gratiot county pioneer died Tuesday June 28 at his son's home after a month illness He was born in 1837 near Berlin Germany emigrated to America at twenty seven He married Mary E Banmaster and settled in Oakland then Gratiot county Funeral was Thursday at two Rev Hahn Owosso and interment at Wright cemetery Pine River township He leaves two sons two daughters twenty two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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John Wilk
Gratiot
J. A. Wilk
Mr. Wilk
Trepton
Tollense
Berlin
Germany
America
Detroit
Mary E. Banmaster
Oaklands County
Gratiot County
Hahn
Owosso
Lnt Wright
Pine River Township
Mary B. Kiesel
Ray City
Anna Davis
Marion
John Baumaster
Why Eggs Are High in New York Storage Result
A dispatch explains egg price stability this spring, noting 45 million eggs stored in New York cold storage since April. Most imports from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio cost about 26 cents per dozen after insurance and storage. If sold next winter at 45 cents, warehouse profit could exceed 19 cents per dozen, totaling over $700,000.
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New York City
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
New York
Ministerial Meeting of Gratiot County Group in St Louis
The Gratiot County Ministerial Association will meet in St Louis on Monday July 11. Activities include an auto ride for visiting clergy, a noon dinner hosted by local ministers, and a program featuring reports on The World’s Sunday School Convention by Rev J W Hallenbeck and a Laymen’s Missionary Movement address by Rev Wilbur Nelson. Public is invited to attend the afternoon program.
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Gratiot County Ministerial Association
St. Louis
J. W. Hallenbeck
D. D
M. E. Church
Toledo Conservatory Scholarships Offer 100 Value
Any bonafide reader may receive free instruction in Music or Elocution through Toledo Conservatory scholarships. Valued at 100 each for twenty weeks starting September 3, 1910, in Voice Violin Piano Public School Music and Elocution. Competition open to all Michigan county residents. write to James S. Shaw, Toledo Conservatory, Toledo, O., before September 1, 1910.
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Toledo Conservatory of Music
Michigan
Jamess. Shaw
Toledo
Miller Bros Grocers Set Regular Hours Start Monday
Miller Bros the grocers announce a 6:00 a m opening and 6:30 p m closing Monday through Friday with Saturday extended hours as needed to serve customers. The note emphasizes a 121 1/2 hour week and extra Saturday time, signing Mill er Bros The Grocers.
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Miller Bros
Michigan Treasury Reports Million-Dollar Balance In General Fund
State Treasurer notes general fund balance of 1 708 502 86 and total treasury of 6 020 706 70. Agricultural college and primary school funds show sizeable activity and anticipated tax additions. Deputy Haarer says no borrowing expected until December. legislature may move tax collection expenses to fund benefiting them. William H Latimer and daughter visited the city for the Fourth.
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Michigan
Agricultural College
Michigan State Telephone Company
John Haarer
Big Rapids Camp Meeting at Riverside Park
The record lists train arrivals and departures with a June 26 effective date. The Big Rapids district camp meeting runs August 4 to 14 at Riverside Park with a notable program. Dr J C Floyd, returning from Scotland, attends August 7. Bishop Earl Cranston preaches August 14, with Prof F S Goodrich of Albion College and Dr E H Richards also present.
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Big Rapids
Riverside Park
J. C. Floyd
Foreign Missionary Society
Edinburgh
Scotland
Earl Cranston
F. S. Goodrich
Albion College
E. H. Richards
Africa
Bank and Postoffice Comparison Escuru
Bank and postoffice figures from the Escuru brief show totals of 465,183.01 in deposits and 691 421.24 in receipts or transfers, with unclear context and scattered numbers. The fragment hints at a financial comparison or audit noting large sums.
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Alma
Alma Fourth of July Parade Draws Ten Thousand
Crowds estimated at about ten thousand filled Alma for a day of celebration after ideal weather. A morning parade featured the Alma City band Knights of Pythias and a long line of floats from local businesses, farms, and organizations. Hon. C. E. Townsend spoke at Wright port shortly after arrival.
Town Fourth of July Celebration Draws Large Crowd
Hundreds enjoyed a park dinner as Mayor N. F. McClinton introduced Mr Townsend who spoke for nearly an hour. The Withington Zouaves drew attention while Pine River Canton drill team impressed spectators. Afternoon events featured street and water sports and fire company demonstrations from Ithaca St Louis and Alma. Fireworks closed the day followed by an illuminated canoe parade on Pine River.
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Alma
Partee
Eicher
Alma City
Knights of Pythias
Ann Arbor
Stanton Band
East Superior Street
Messrs
Caple
Pringle
Brock
Fred Wright
Forest Hill
Jackson
E. J. Burr Piano and Organ ‘Agency
Parr & Erwin
Wright House
Alma Elevator Company
Caple Hardware’ Company
Oscuda
Smith & Carr
Central Michigan Produce Company
Imareh
Messrs. Crandell & Scott
Alma Band
Rank
Pine River Canton
Ithaca
St. Louis
Almahose
Michigan
Townsend
N. F. McClinton
Pine River
Huge profits boost Michigan Sugar Co stock demand
Detroit dispatch reports massive profits and strong beet crop prospects driving a stock scramble for Michigan Sugar Co. Offers rise to 121. last year net profits topped 1.5 million with a 3 million plus surplus. By product sales nearly cover dividends. Company runs six plants in Saginaw Bay City Sebewaing Caro and Croswell. General manager W H Wallace credited for much of the success.
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Detroit
Michigan Sugar Co
Saginaw
Bay City
Sebewaing
Caro
Croswell
W. H. Wallace
Dodds Welcomed Home by Backing Town Parade
Hon F H Dodds of the Eleventh Congressional district arrived from Washington to a citywide welcome in Mount Pleasant. A band, a gaily decked crowd, and hundreds of citizens accompanied him to the center of town where thousands filled the streets to hear the congressman speak. District Superintendent W P French of the Lansing Methodist district preached at the First Methodist Church last Sunday evening.
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F. H. Dodds
Eleventh Congress
Washington
Dodds
Mr. Pleasant
Ikegion
WP. French
Lansing
The
Methodist Church
First Methodist
Paul Delavan OME Returns Home From South America
Paul Delavan, who left Alma on September 1 1908 and January 1 1909 for San Luis, arrived home Friday July 1 after eighteen months abroad. He traveled from San Luis to Buenos Ayres May 6 aboard the Nile, visiting Montevideo Santos Rio de Janeiro Bahia and Cape Verde Madeira Lisbon Cherbourg and Southampton. He reached Alma June 23 aboard the Adriatic and plans not to return to Ann Arbor for civil engineering studies. He left Carnegie Observatory in South America due to failing eyesight.
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Paul Delavan
New York
Alma
Delavan
Carnegie Observatory
South America
Paul
Ann Arbor
Summers of Interest in St Louis Family Departures
The St Louis based Church family embarks on a summer western journey to Shoelane Idaho Seattle and Berkeley California where Felix will attend the University of California Felix a top high school athlete and leader departs with his parents from a long time role in St Louis community The Ann Arbor Railroad settles a damage suit with Ruth Newberry of Mt Pleasant paying 5000 in damages and 1500 in expenses the case stemmed from a parlor car accident last fall.
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B. A
Church
Shoelane
Idaho
Seattle
Wash
Berkeley
Calif
Felix Church
University of California
St Louis
Gratiot County Bank
Felix
Conrad
St. Louis
Ann Arbor
McNamara
Ruth Newberry
Mt. Pleasant
Miss Newberry
Convis
Gratic
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Dien
Wm. H. Latimer
Mr. Latimer
the Record
Pere Marquette East
Ceeee
Messrs. G. F. Brown
C. E. Townsend
Wright Pori
Paul Delavan Ome
Salles
San Luis
Argentine
Delos Shiner
Breckenridge
D. L. Johnson
Bassslake
Vestaburg
Shiner
U. of M
Nebraska
Mr. Shiner
A. P. Cook
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin University
Professor Cook
Jotham Allen
Emerson
Edna
Fred and
Ray Griswold
Ithaca Journal
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