Snake Killing Leads Auto Ride Tale In Alma News
In Alma area, a local event recounts a ten foot long snake encountered on a Gratiot county road near Ithaca. An unnamed group of well known Alma citizens describes driving, a scuffle with the reptile, and salt used on cattle tails, ending with the snake killed and the party continuing home. A Local Optionist notes a Mary Sharp solo at the Baptist church last Sunday.
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Gratiot County
Ithaca
Alma
Alma Mich
Record
Hill
Geo
John
Tew
Jim
Price
Lew
Woorf
Bill
Ophidian
Geo Mays
Uris
Mary Sharp
The
Baptist Church
Real estate transfers listed for multiple parcels and owners
Real estate transfers record shows numerous property deeds involving I G Berends, WF, O Bangs, Arcada, Sutliff, R FP Suliff, H Hoyt, Alma, Middleton, Perrinton, Washington MO, Galvin, St. Louis, Pine River, and other named individuals. Amounts noted include 2100 800 1100 100 400 Mo.
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Berends
O Bangs
Arcada
Sutliff
Suliff
Falton
H Hoyt
Rowley and
Alma
F & Welton
Middleton
Groom
P Alen
Perrinton
Cushman
Pine River
IL Cooley
HB Richards
J Ronald
Wito
J Hall
Redman Announces Candidacy for Gratiot Drain Commissioner
E W Redman of Arcada township announces his bid for County Drain Commissioner, subject to Republican primaries on September 6. A 45-year Gratiot County resident and former county surveyor, he is an M A C graduate, civil engineer with electric road experience, and has served in the drain office for five years. He lives on section 4 Arcade township near tile yards opposite his residence, presenting himself as strong in experience and education for the office.
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E. W. Redman
Arcada
Redman
Gratiot County
C. A. Schultz
Parker Merrill
Grood Rapids
Saugatuck
Grand Rapids
Arcade Township
Charity Charity Challenge Between Professionals and Business Men
The Record notes a proposed charity baseball game with business men pitted against professional men. Gate receipts will be donated to Alma’s designated charity, with printing supplied by The Record if the challenge is accepted. Signatories include Father Mulvey, J N Day, H L Crain, G V Wright, Maynard Pringle, L W Brainard, Chas Goggins, J F Suydam, R T Erwin, D L Johnson, K E T Lamb, W A Batike, E A Bagley, James Kress, N F P McClinton, F P A Gil.
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Alma
Father Mulvey J N. Day
H. L. Crain
G. V. Wright
Maynard Pringle
L. W. Brainard
Chas. Goggins
J. F, Suydam
R. T. Erwin
D. L. Johnson
Ke,t. Lamb
W. A. Batike
E. A. Bagley
James Kress N. FP. McClinton
A. Gil
Surprise Party for Sidney Strong Held at Home
A surprise party was hosted Friday evening July 15 at the home of Mr and Mrs James Strong for their son Sidney. Guests enjoyed games social chat and refreshments of ice cream and cake.
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James Strong
Independent Cash Grocery Ad Promises Rock Bottom Prices
A compact advertisement from Independent Cash Grocery invites readers to turn to page 5 for Rock bottom price groceries. The notice hints at diverting readers to the listing of bargain items and promotional offers.
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Independent Cash Grocery
Stuckey’s
Divertine
Mrs Biller's Sale At Alma Saturday July 23
Advertises Mrs Biller offering sale in Alma and nearby areas with special prices for all. Readers urged to check the paper for details and bargains slated for Saturday July 23.
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Alma and I
Death of R E Moble in Riverdale After 15 Month Illness
Robert E Moble, born in Canada July 2 1854, died Sunday July 17 after a 15 month illness. A Riverdale business leader since 1883, his funeral was held Tuesday at his home with Rev L Crain and Rev Whaley officiating. He is buried at Seville cemetery. many from surrounding towns attended. Riverdale stores closed in mourning. Seville, Riverdale, Ontario and Detroit figures were among the attendees.
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Robert E. Moble
Canada
Riverdale
Moble
Mr. L. Crain
Alma
Whaley
Seville
L. Moblo
Minneapolis
J. R. Maseem
Toronto
Taylor
Glover
Detroit
W Redman Announces Candidacy for County Drain Commissioner
W Redman announces candidacy for County Drain Commissioner subject to Republican primary in September. The statement references Ithara and signals intent to seek the office under party guidelines. He positions himself as a contender for the Republican nomination in the upcoming election.
Detroit Blue Ribbon Meeting Sets Grand Circuit Meet
Detroit prepares for a five day blue ribbon horse racing event August 1 to 5 with top trotters and pacers. The M and M stakes and Chamber of Commerce races promise sensational fields led by The Harvester versus Spanish Queen and The Kel against rivals including Aileen Wilson and Darkey Hall. The first futurities on August 1, plus a free for all pace August 4, highlight a week noted for strong locally trained entries and a vivid Michigan racing scene.
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Jand
Detroit
Chamber of Commerce
Merchant's & Manufacturer’s
Harvester
Bob Douglass
Kel
Aileen Wilson
Darkey Hall
George Gano
Ross K
Michigan
Death by Own Action A D Saunders Dentist of Ithaca
A D Saunders a popular Ithaca resident and noted Grapiot county dentist shot himself in his Ithaca room Wednesday morning. He left word his health was poor and intended to fetch a doctor if he did not return soon. Will Gowrdrey found him with a bullet wound in the temple. Saunders, about 80, ran a prosperous practice. his parents live in Bay City.
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A.D. Saunders
Ithaca
Grapiot Cavnty
Gowrdrey
Bay City
Temperance festival and town progress in Alma
Twenty five years of Tems of interest note the festival at Adar hall with cream and cake, a temperance dime, and a rink entertainment that drew crowds. The town anticipates the Sanatorium finishing outside work and pork packing prep, while Father Crowley becomes Mt. Pleasant parish priest and Wrights push Minnesota business.
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Pene Rey Eens
Plurality of quit report adopted as aldermen act
Aldermen approve the committeeman’s report and motions carry on the Woodworth sidewalk project. Claims are allowed for Alma Elevator Co. and others, with orders to issue payments. Letters from Burrows Townsend and others express stance on the Michigan Republican Primary Defense League and senatorial primary law.
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Alma Elevator Co
Straw & Hay
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Hay
Wheaton & Sons
Billio
Anion Tel., Co
St. Tel., Co
Ald Fuller
Ald Ransill
Arthur P. Vandenberg
Michigan
Republican Primary Defense League
Julius C
Burrows
Charles E. Townsend
Williams
Studebaker Bros
Dudley Hoyt
Grand Rapids Birthday Week Celebrates Sixty Years
Western Michigan residents and all Michigan are invited to a five day by anniversary festival in Grand Rapids starting August 22. The program includes civic, fraternal, military, floral, historical, allegorical, and water pageants, a Venetian night, aeronautical meet with multiple balloon ascents, daring rope acts, and citywide musical concerts. Led by a series of parades across days labeled Reunion Old Settlers Civic Grand Fraternal Historical and Phantasmagorical.
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Grand Rapids
Michigan
Grend River
North Park
Council Proceedings Alma July 19 1910
Regular meeting of Alma city council reports a quorum and order. Palfrey and Fullerton move to grade Joe Ray sidewalk on north side of lot 9, motion carried. Special committee reports laying 43 rods of water pipe on River Ave and a rod on Elwell Street with clerk instructed to purchase material for all work.
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Alma
Mich
Glass
Ald
Soule
Russell
Palfrey
Banaill
Fullerton
Ald Palfrey
Ald. Fullerton
Joe Ray
Bk 9
Ald. Fuller
River Ave
Elwell Street
New Factory Building Committee Appointed for Year
President W A Nauke names committees for the year ending February 11 with members across Ways and Means Manufacturing and Factory Sites Finance Municipal Affairs Sanitation Membership Cleaner and a More Beautiful City Arbitration Taxation Railroads Entertainment Publicity and Statistics Public Improvement Good Roads and more. Contractor H H Soale through Miller Saw Trimmer Co has crews at work on the new factory buildings aiming for occupancy September 1. Clyde Campbell and wife depart for a four week Northwest trip.
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Sun-De Virions
Ely Brewbaker
Edward T. Lamb
Adgar A. Bagley
J. H. McKinney
Maynard Pringle
John Fo Sw Ba
Simon Messenger
George E. Sharrer
Charles Fishbeck
Melvin A. Mediar
Charles G. Rhoder
George H. Carl
Stephen L. Bennett
Lewis N. Baker
James G. Kress
Jobi A. Carpenter
John D. Spinney
John T. Swigach
Theodore F. Timby
Frank E. Pollasky
Charles L. Delevan
Perley M. Smith
George C. Parsons
Phillip W. Creaser
Charles J. Brows
John M. Montigel
George F. Bishopric
John N. Day
Jesse E. Fuller
Howard C. Richardson
Barton Miller
John W. Barron
John T. Ewing
Delos W. Adams
Charles F.brown
George M. Delavan
Jessie E. Fuller
Henry G. Bansil
Arthur W. Brock
Otto Sanderhoff
Charles Goggin
Judson P. Lovey
Ambrose A. Chick
Ezra L. Smith
Jotham Allen
Burdette Forquer
Frederick W Hooper
George W. Abbott
H. H. Soale
Miller Saw Trimmer Co
Cushing and Benedict Open Store To Large Opening Crowd
Crowd fills the first shopping day at Cushing and Benedict successors to Bert Failing as the new cash store showcases attractive stock. Carnations sell out by five, sales and attendance exceed expectations. Foster, Ree urned from Torch Lake camp in Antrim Go.
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Cushing & Benedict
Bert Failing
Mosers, Cushing & Benedict
Oresine
Ratwort Praker Wid
Foster
Torch Lake
Antrim
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Terest
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Sheridan
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Woodworth
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Senate
United States
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Neptune Meter Co
Carl Walthers
Arndt
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Council Proceedings
TRE Board OF Trae
Bahike
W. A. Nauke
Board of Trade
ITI
Ways and Means
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Petley M. Smith Ely Brewbeker
Charles I. Brown
Walter W. Caple
Charles L. Delavan
Daniel FE. Mitchell
John J1. Carpenter
Frank E. Ellsworth
Lioyd Johnson
Francis King
Lester A. Sharp
Geo. W. Moore
Fasak Ke, Pollosky
Charlies G. Rhodes
Manitizyal Atfwim
Nelson
Clyde Campbell
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Cushing & Denedgl
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