Alma Throng Crowds Streets For Grand Fourth Celebration
Ten thousand people packed Alma at sunrise last Thursday for a countywide Fourth of July festival. An estimated six thousand lined Superior Street in a festive parade with decorated cars, rope acts, bicycle stunts, and music. Firemen prepared early, and rain briefly interrupted evening events though the crowd remained orderly and satisfied with the day’s entertainments.
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Gratiot
Alma
Superior Street
Alga
St. Lois
Alma Boys
State Street Bridge
Ajux Haad
Probate Court Hearings Open Estate Endings and Appointments
Probate court on July 1 2 heard and allowed final accounts for Wm Lowery and Adelia Coleman. July 2 saw a biennial accounting for Mildred Daly and a license to sell real estate in James Nexon estate. Guardianship and administrator appointments were filed for multiple estates including Juanes Gillig Sylvia Horri ngtom Lewis Munson Patrick Sullivan and a board of review for Horse Creek drain met July 30 at RT Finker residence.
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Wm. Lowery
Adelia E. Coleman
Mildred A. Daly
James Nexon
Rose Smears
James L
Midler
Juanes Gillig
Ah Adie Tatentor
Sylvia Horringtom
Howrine
Lewis Munnon
Patrick Sullivast
Probate Court
Horse Creek Drain
W. Mallory
Errett
Rockwell
RT Finker
Dine River
Ahi
Surrender of Charter Ties Grand Lodge to Bankruptcy
The Grand Lodge 66 Micheln faces surrender amid mounting debts and anticipated bankruptcy. Proceedings show a 40 percent claim against the estate, prompting a shift of assets to Landing and the loss of Lodge status. Fredericke V. Wetmore of Cadillac is named grand master workman with George Larcham of Detroit as grand receiving officer and W. Warne Wilson also listed.
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Grand Lodge
Micheln
Guy
Grant Lodge
Supreme Lodge
Corstanding
Fredericke V. Wetmore
Cadillac
George Larcham
Detroity
W. Warne Wilson
Hospital Notes For Sale Cheap Listings
Fragmented note offers seven items described as Tony wtove nari cral art Yen tons egg hard cowl for sale at low price. Seller signs TF and Satria & Soe, unclear location or contact details.
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Tony Wtove
Satria & Soe
Milk Ordinance Violations Lead to Public Notices
fragmented report details multiple individuals in Breckenridge and nearby areas. Mrs Sarah Stalter recovering after an operation. Kinney of Mr Pleasant had a stent tine removal and is improving. Arlen W. Jones died after car crash near Breckenridge. Vian charged with violating the milk ordinance and warned locals to pay fines or face prosecution.
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Sarah Stalter
Kinney
St. Lise
Jones
Beite
Vian
Caple
Breckenridge
Alnus
Helene Justice Spinney
Spinney
Central Michigan Normal Hosts Summer Institute
A regional summer program organized at Central Michigan Normal School draws attention from educators and students. The event features notable guest Prof. Clark of the University of Chicago, highlighting ongoing collaboration between state institutions and Chicago scholars.
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Central Michigan Normal
Clark
University of Chicago
Advertised Letters List for Week Ending July 4 1907
The Dead Letter Office notes undeliverable mail including Caston James Campbell J Hy Cowles F Ris Follett Gallia Gear hart MLBL Marchem Harry Rob inson Ai Robinson J S Mens Stalpon Mrs Wells F G. Letters not called for by July 22, 1907 will be sour. C F Brown P M.
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Caston
James
Campbell
J Hy Cowles
F. Ris Follett
Gallia
Gear
Hart
MLBL
Marchem
Harry
Robinson
Ai Robinson
J. S
Mens Stalpon
Great Meadow Harness Week Forecast at Blue Ribbon Meet
Long shown program for the Blue Ribbon Meeting from July 22 to 26 includes the $10,000 M. & M. stake with top contenders Sonoma Girl and Highball promising fast races on the Grose Toine track in Detroit. The five day lineup features horses like Will oped and an array of pace and trot events, drawing crowds to a packed harness racing week.
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Grose Toine Prack
Detroit
Libertyville
New England
Aleata
Sonoma
Hatery
Clint
Commence
Commence Had Tenth Frine A 204 Hhive Sun Tase Veil, Ol Ernepae
Tly
Mimday
Ee Dey
Horroman and
Spirit of the Times
Etke
Com
Prkabanar al SonOe
Pine
The
Merchants and
Mary Windmrers
Lake Bean
Money Galore in New York Savings Bank Growth
A July close in Bowery Savings Bank shows a rising total as Wood notes the surge in deposits across the nation. Savings banks attract funds from remote regions, indicating widespread prosperity and expanding access even in small towns.
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New York
Bowery Savings Bank
Uta
NOU
Wood
Savings Bank
Ecountry
Michigan Drops To Third In U S Lumber Timber Industry
A fragmented report notes Michigan ranks third nationwide in lumber and timber product value based on 1905 census figures. It lists leading states Washington Wisconsin Minnesota Pennsylvania and describes sawmill product values and price changes affecting overall industry outlook.
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Michigan
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Just Trade Public
Washington
Wisconsin
Michigans
Louisiana
Minnesota
Humber
Lavina
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Mickhaat
Lintsland
Bareti
Tle
Heling Uenghe
SinTe Fe
Sanitarium Guests Registered Amid Rapid Expansion
Under the efficient management of Mrs Karnes the sanitarium hosts a growing number of guests each day. The recent registration list includes many named attendees from Standish and nearby areas, with several residents of Michigan towns and Minneapolis listed among the visitors.
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St Me. Karnes
Ile
Thee
Bradford
Cheage
HK VM
Micaew
Michi
Schewe
Dametter
Manttter
T Mo Warren
Saiinin
Mere
Val Teens
Lake Mores
Nina Hennenman
Chienge
Vira FE Blakesley
Lowell
Mich
Chas Cenve
Standish
Toothaker
Michs
Mo J. Lyman
Minneapedigt EL IC
Scot
Sngman
Seo
Frew
MM Wricht
Samm
Theodore F. Timby Announces Candidacy for Delegate
Theodore F Timby of Alma declares his bid for delegate to the convention to revise the constitution. He has resided in Alma for thirty four years and studied law in Lansing and New York prior to practicing. He asks for support and votes.
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Alma
Beets Grow In Rows With Higgs Bean Machine In Field Trial
The Garo Advertiser reports on a field trial where W A Higgs’s machine drills bean rows and now beets in ridges rather than hollows. Ten pounds of seed per acre and 12 inch spacing led to better emergence through crust, with plans for a four-row version and a fertilizer attachment seeking a patent.
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Garo
EO Spaulding
W. AL Higgs
Purdy Tive O Patel
Tet Nitres
Owell
Higgs
Acre
Hikes
Higis
Civil Service Examination Held by Alum Board
Secretary of the Alum Civil Service Board KL Brown conducted an examination last Saturday with twenty seven applicants present. The successful candidates will be announced later.
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Alum Civil Service jHaamining Board
KL. Brown
Lelich
Real Estate Transfers From 1904 Ledger सं
Jacob Wolfgang transfers 8M of welg to Isabel Harris Wheeler and Jamies Tooley to Jey Hinl in Fork Place East Alma. Adam Butterfield transfers to Early Berman et al lots 14 and 15 block 19 Alma. Anna M Everden transfers to George Aldrich et al lot 1, 23, 4, 5, 4,7, 9, % 10, block EW Smiths addition St Louis. John Taylor transfers to Hugh G Henry netg of met section 21 North Star 1904.
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Jacob Wolfgang
Isabel Harri
Welg
Wheeler
Jamies Tooley
Jey. Hinl
Fork Place East
Alma
Adam Butterfield
Early Berman
Anna M. Everden
George
Aldrich
EW. Smith
St. Louie
John Taylor
Hugh G. Henry
Met
Sec 21
North Star
Death in Runaway Near St Louis Claims A W Stone
A W Stone, a Breckenridge dealer with swifts, was killed when a wagon runaway near St Louis last Saturday caused a skull fracture. He died at Bramant hospital while 37 years old, having moved to Gratiot County in 1879. Funeral services were held Monday conducted by Bishop D O Wort at Brockentilye Cemetery.
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St Louis
A.W. Stone
Breckeridgend
St Loin
Stone
Bramant Boapital
Consciensioss
Spon
Gratiot Cequnay
DO Wort
Stone Bety
Ui Clues
County Sun Day School Rally At Middleton Church
The County Sun Day School Rally will be held at the Middleton Christian church on Tuesday afternoon and evening and Wednesday all day and evening. July plans include music by the Middleton Cotter Band Blair and Stanebonk Orchestra Wonders orchestra and Pompei tole quartet plus several others. Several enrollees and will receive gifts. Dr AF Benake, president of Alrite Ciostedys, will deliver addresses. Activities feature free refreshments and entertainment by local groups. Middleton residents are invited to participate and help make this one of the grandest city events ever held.
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Christian Church
Middleton
Middlerot Cotter Band
Blair and Stanebonk
Wond
Pompei Tole
Bestest
Sevrral Eglee
Diets
Ree
Gilten
Perron Prt
Benake
Alrite Ciostedys
Advireseus
Mitch
Trent
Bibel Vanstone
Erie
Alma City Weed Notice Demands Immediate Removal
Alma residents are urged to remove obnoxious weeds such as ink werd wild Metard Canada thir tes yellow dock and related plants from their premises to comply with state law and avoid penalties. John Greig Street Commissioner issues the order for prompt action.
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Canada
Alma
John Greig
Death of Mrs Thomas at Michigan Avenue Home
Mrs Julia Thomas died at her sister Mrs Wm Padel ford's home on Michigan Avenue after a prolonged illness of ten weeks ending from shingles that caused facial and eye damage and insanity. The deceased, a widow, lost her husband last year at Metta, with the couple planning a home at Wart tit. The shingles attack preceded the death by hours, with services held last Monday at Vine Padeliord emsiteice.
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Julia Thomas
Wm. Padel
Ford
Michigan Avenue
Mettata
Crop Outlook Brightens Wheat Prospects in Rye May June
The May to June crop outlook notes improved wheat condition and better grain quality, with expected yields around 14 bushels per acre for both wheat and rye. Corn, potatoes, sugar beets, and meadow crops favored late June, though peach prospects are poor. bulk salt price at Alma Grain and Lambert Co is 80 cents per barrel.
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Alma Grein
Lamber Co
Tragic Death Report From Outside Local Home
Authorities probe a suspected suicide after Lettie Denix, 27, died at her Continental Ohio home. Her husband Mr Denix found her choking in the upper story room as he read an advertising circular. Funeral held in Continental with friends and relatives attending.
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South Park
Lian
Demiv
Alam
Hee
Mex. Deis
Onde
Brainerd
Tmny
Sally Yuki
Hotham
Lettie
Continental
Ohio
Mouilay Miorting
Civic League Special Meeting Details Fall Campaign Plans
A Civic League gathering at the Weesbyterian Church lawn on Tuesday evening outlined fall campaign tasks. President Mrs Caple spoke on planned work, Mrs King discussed tree transplanting issues, landscape gardener S Simonds commented on pruning, and J Lancashire reported on a station project with a $100 grant for plant relief. Committee members were J W Lancashire Ring Behrke Montegal and Wm Clobb. The group voted to wait until streets are cleaned before further actions and discussed a reading room project with a committee to explore feasibility. The meeting adjourned to September’s first Friday.
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Civic League
Assuerte
Caple
King
Gett City
Acai
Abe
J. HW Lancashire
Ring
Behrke
Montegal
Wm. Clobb
Surprise Birthday Party For G Ward Draws Crowd
A group of over twenty business men planned a surprise for G Ward last Tuesday to mark his birthday anniversary. The evening party was described as one of the best and most enjoyable on such occasions, with many favorable remarks from attendees.
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G. Ward
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Hospital Notes
Grosse Point
Theodore F. Timby
Thie Mere
Timby Annouinees
W. A. Higgs
Civil Service
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