Prominent Grand Rapids businessman linked to gubernatorial bid
The article profiles William Musselman a Grand Rapids builder and longtime grocer magnate. It highlights his business acumen from farm beginnings to national trade leadership with National Grocer Co. and notes his civic roles including Westminster church and Michigan Reformatory trustee. It mentions his family home at Fish Lake and his banking and industrial board positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maselmand& Loveridge
James Fox
Amos
Mastiman
L. L. Lovveridge
Busines
South Division Street
Musselman
William Widdicomb
Amoe 5
Mumelmen & Co
Gren
Mosselman & Widdicomb
Jaity
Traverse City
Howard A. Muswellman
Sault Ste. Marie
Jobe Moran
Grand Rapids
National Grocer Co
Me. Higginbotham
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Madison Arena
Mumelmac
Knights Templar
Knights of Pythias
Royal Arcanum
Michigan Reformmtory
Ionia
Pingree
Mins Kile Hostetter
Lancaster
Peon
South
Prospect Street
Robinson Road
Fish Lake
Michigan
Grand Rapids National Bank
Fourth National Bank
Boyne City Lumber Co
M and
Boyne River Power Co
Masselman
Grand Repide Board of ‘Trade
Board of
Trae
Aio
Census Bureau
Third of
Mantellkill
Mamoiman
Momelaian
William Alden Smith
Mussulean
Brimmer in jail on forgery charge in Alma area
Gaylord C. Brimmer a former Ashley hotel man, arrested in Bay City and jailed in Isabella County for forgery against Isabella County State Bank. He allegedly signed notes for Wood and Quackinbush of Droomfeld township, one for 300 and a possible second for 40. Preliminary hearing set before Justice Loveland with remand to jail pending examination. Brimmer previously fled after an earlier hotel fire and indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Pleasant
G. OC. Brimmer
Ashley Hotel
Alma
Gaylord C. Brimmer
Bay City
Isabella County
Isabella County State Bank
Brimmer
James Wood
Wren Quackinbush
Droomfeld Township
Walily
Albert A. Loveland
Wood
Quackinbush
Ashley
Wight
Advertising pays off boosts shoe trade in Brockton study
The Douglas Boot and Shoe Company of Brockton Massachusetts increased its ad budget by 20 percent during January and February after Gov. Douglas advised more advertising amid a slow period. The result, despite doubts, showed immediate improvement with business averaging higher than last year. The report argues persistent newspaper advertising as the best medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Boot & Shoe Company
Brockton Mass
Douglas
Shasnob
Douglas Company
Gov. Douglas
Public warning on hog prices and Packers control
A farmer oriented appeal denounces hog price manipulation by meat packers. It claims packers soak profits by buying hogs and selling pork at low barrel prices, urging timely sales before prices drop further. The missive stresses living costs, market control, and a remedy for sensible business people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pork Trust
Unclear trade memo proposes price margins and supply rescue
A fragmentary note from A. L. Day and W. H. Bickenhorst Co discusses pricing margins of 814.50 per barrel to break even and unloading strategies. It mentions a fifty-cent margin per barrel, protecting the trade, and supplying packers with roe to support their operations. The text references the Alain Branch and Opera House Block, seeking a plan to achieve payment for which they belong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Day
W. H. Bickenhorst
Arm Board of Trade Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Arm & Board of Trade directors elected A W Wright as honorary president J H Lancashire as president W A Babb as vice president L B Willson as secretary Geo W Moore as treasurer D L Johnson as general manager The retiring president J W Robinson receives credit for past work The board plans a meeting at City Hall next Tuesday to outline committees and the year’s program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arm& Board of Trade
A. W. Wright
J. H. Lancashire
W. A. Babb
L. B Willson ‘Treasier
Geo. W. Moore
D. L. Johnson
J. W
Robinson
D. H. Lanccashire
Board of Trade
Gillilan Delights Lyceum Crowd With Humorous Night
Gillilan the humorist drew a full opera house crowd for the Lyceum program last night. L A Sharp introduced him, and his readings and sketches, including Night in a Sleeping Car and The Family Group, drew great laughter. He recounted buying his first suit and delivered Finnigin to Plannigan with skill. only Bob Bordette’s story was not his own. Tonight he heads to Ithaca and tomorrow to St. Thome, Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
Gillilan
Lyceum Cour
L. A. Sharp
Hamor
Bob Bordette
Bartlett
Ithaca
St. Thome
Canada
Depot on Fire at Union Station Delayed New Depot Plans
Last Tuesday forenoon a baggageman at Union Station noticed smoke from the depot roof caused by a spark from a locomotive. A quick response with a ladder and garden hose prevented a blaze and the loss of plans for a new depot, saving the railroad and city from setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Advertised Letters for Week End February
Advertised letters for the week ending February include Mrs Heaston Barnes Mr Chester Brown two Mrs George Cadney Will L Franks Mrs Lola Humphrey Mrs Joti LaFonda Mrs Hilde Larson Mr A M Little A Mevalf Miss Alice Prine two Mr EB Rosencrans Mrs James Sinthahangh two Mrs John Smith O A Stingle Mrs M Turvell Mrs Lillie Wilson two. If not called for they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office Meredith 1008 F Brown P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaston Barnes
Chester Brown
George Cadney
Will L. Franks
Mis
Lola Humphrey
Joti LaFonda
Hilde Larson
A.M. Little A. Mevalf
Mim Alice Prine
Me EB & Rosencrans
James Sinthahangh
John Smith
O. A. Stingle
M. Turvell
Lillie Wilson
Maredith
F. Brown
P.M
School Report District No 4 Arcada Township February 14 1908
Report lists students marked as on time at district 4 Arcada township for month ending February 14 1908 with several names including Sevilla Birmingham Besse Birmingham Nettin Hasted Mable Hasted Hache Hunted Nina Ward Tower Kennedy. Admission text about a laxative product appears as stray ad copy in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcada Township
Sevilla Birmingham
Besse Birmingham
Nettin Hasted
Mable Hasted
Hache
Nina Ward
Tower
Fifth Austin Blair club banquet marks party race amid Grand Rapids district
In Big Rapids the fifth annual Austin Blair club banquet gathers leaders amid Darragh's retirement. hopefuls Cowell Dennis Alward and Dodds attend as primaries set the nominating fight. Osceola Mecosta Isabella Montcalm and Gratiot counties form most votes with Barry toastmaster leading speakers Whelan Kelley and A L Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinc
Lincoln Club
Grand Rapids
Austin Blair Club
Big Rapids
Darragh
Bug Rapids
Iho
George G. Cowell
Traverse Ciy
Dennis & Alward
Clare
Frank HB. Dodds
Mount Pleasant
Osceola
Mecosta
Isabella
Montcalm
Cratiot
Dodds
New Industry Seeks Alma Manufacturing Center
The vice president and general manager of a successful store company visited Alma last Wednesday, meeting with local businessmen at J. H. Lancashira’s office. He aimed to assess Alma as a manufacturing hub free from strikes, offering strong shipping facilities. A 50 plus worker plan was favorably received and a formal proposal will be submitted to the Board of Trade after a merit review of the firm’s references and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
J. H. Lancashira
Board of Trace
Judges Chosen for Michigan Girls Oratorical Contest
Mra Henry Hurst of Grand Rapids Mra James Sutphen and Mra George KE Kellen of Holland were selected as judges for the Michigan Girls Oratorical League state contest to be held at Hope College on March 6. The event adds Adrian to league representation this year. contestants include Alvena Hoover Alma Lena Feadge Albion Catherine Diebel Ypsilanti Roth Eaton Kalamazoo Gretrade Worden Hillsdale and Edwina Cooley Windrem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hurst
Grand Rapids
James Sutphen
George KE. Kellen
Holland
Michigan Girls’ Oratorical League
Hope College
Adrain Wan
Alvena Hoover
Alma
Lena Feadge
Albion
Catherine Diebel
Ypsilanti
Roth Eaton
Kalamazoo
Gretrade Worden
Hillsdale
Edwina Cooley
Windrem
Parrish Announces Candidacy for Gratiot County Sheriff
Alma Mich March 1904 John B Parrish announces his Republican bid for the Gratiot County sheriff nomination at the upcoming primaries. He asks supporters to judge his previous tenure and to back his candidacy if convinced of his record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
John B. Parrish
Alma, Mich
Farm and lot for sale near Shepherd Michigan
Cleared acreage five miles west and one mile south of Shepherd features a new barn hip roof seven room frame house cemented collar cistern well granary warm hen house orchard and central location with 4000 feet of building space. Price high call or address Jamap Stalter Shepherd Mich for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Mt Pleaseant
Jamap Stalter
Mich
Mrs Kellicot Dead In Sumner Township Rites Held
Mrs Kellicot of Sumner township died Saturday afternoon after a short illness Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at ten oclock conducted by Rev Hart of Hiverdale and the cortege bore by Undertaker Moble to Horton Jackson County for burial A husband and two sons survive the deceased For sale one bot of radistora Call at this of thee ioe
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Ws. Kellicot
Sumner Township
Hart
Hhiverdale
Northin City
Horton
Jackson County
Ennees
Sleigh Ride Ends Evening for Five Hundred Couples
Five Hundred Couples enjoyed a sleigh ride Monday to John Murphy home four miles southwest of the city. Crowds gathered at Sharrar's drug store, rode Wright House bus despite drifted roads, reached by nine. Mrs Murphy announced supper, with Miss Hazelton helping, then the club conducted business before starting home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murphy
Sharrar's
Wright House
Welock
Murphy
Gratiot
Mra
Elect Officers of Woman's Club Election Report
The Woman's Club conducted its annual officer election on Monday. Elected president Mrs W A Babike, vice presidents Mrs Theo Marah Roe and Mrs Robt Lee Cor, secretary Mrs Fo H Ellsworth, delegate Mrs W A Babike, alternate Mrs G Rhodes, program chair Mrs Robert Lee, Mrs Richardson, and Mrs Floyd Glass. The group plans to study Michigan history and literature next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Mra
W. A. Babike
Theo
Marah Roe
Lee
Trekw
Robt
Lee Cor
Fo H. Ellsworth
National Federation
Mre
G. Rhodes
Robert Lee
Mre Richardson
Floyd Glass
Michigan
Marriage Licenses Report From North Star to Wheeler
A list of marriage licenses shows numerous couples with ages and hometowns including Fred Swift 18 and Mabel Keifer 18 of North Star, Harold W. Barnaby 18 of Washington, and others from Alma Wheeler St. Louis Riverdale and more. The compiled entry includes ages from 2 to 96 and spouses from towns across Michigan and adjacent states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Swift
North Star
Mabel Keifer
Harold W. Barnaby
Washington
Alta
D. Cox
Waanbingon
Relia C. A. Carter
Alma Cecila A. Long
Alma Arlo Wagner
St. Louis
Pearl Diamond
St. Louisy
Clyde Rose
Elba Mable Insley
Arcade
Joseph Major
Lacy Weaver
St Louis
Roswell Evans
Alma Gladys Banker
Mattie Kaser
New Haven
Earnest Dunkel
Riverdale
Mand Wiser
Wm. D. Hunt
Bovany
Hatty May Booth
Traverse City
Lee M. Barnum
St. Lewin
Hazel Silas
Milton J. Chittenden
Ashley Helen E Burns
Owowo, Mich
Probate Court Receives Several Wills for Probate
On Tuesday February 25 probate hearings were held for multiple estates. The Mary Altenburg will was proved and administration granted to Warren A Altenburg. Also proved and admitted for Christian Merty with administration to William Merts. George P Steadman will proved with administration granted to Jobs T Swigart. Anarias Bryan will filed for probate with hearing set for March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Altenburg
Warren A. Altenburg
Christian Merty
William Merts
George P. Steadman
Jobs T. Swigart
Anarias Bryan
Mureb Stet
Card of Thanks for Beth and Maral Loss
Thankful note from bereaved family expressing gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness amistance and offerings from the kindergarten Sunday school class lodges and many friends following the death and funeral of their dear little Beth and the beautiful Maral offerings received during the bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
Maral
Local Option Meetings Scheduled in Various Areas
County notices list meetings led by Rev. O. W. Waldron at Stokels on March 6 and Rev. A M Wolf at Elm Hall on March 12, with others including Rev. A Trott at Sowers School House on March 23 near Pompeii, each gathering focused on local option discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Waldron
Stokels
A. ML. Wolf
Elm Hall
A. Trott
Sowers School
Pile
Pompeii
Sudden Death in Alma Savings Bank Family
Cashier Geo W Moore of Alma Savings Bank received a dispatch Wednesday morning announcing the sudden death of his father. Mr Moore was living in Orange California at the time of the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Moore
The
Alma Savings Bank
Mr. Moore
Orange
California
Relief engine crash saves lives near Edmore
A relief engine collided with a stalled Pere Marquette passenger train four and a half miles north of Edmore after midnight in a blizzard. Five passengers were injured, one fatally, with others seriously hurt. conductor Stebbins narrowly escaped, and relief work was hindered by heavy snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmore
Pamanger
Mins Laila Jenks
Belding
Mick
Mra Mary Ray
Barton
Sarge Gowdy
Louisville
Mra
Isabella Sturtevant
Riverdale
Mich
Sarah Siteer
Remus
Waray
Pasenger
Stebbins
World's Greatest Waterway Statistics Show Detroit River Leads
Detroit river is declared the greatest waterway worldwide, with 67,202,504 net tons of merchandise moved in 2007 during navigation season, surpassing freight totals for major U.S. harbors and leading global canals. Michigan and Detroit gain pride from this inland highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Detroit River
New York
Beston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Charleston
Savannah
London
Liverpool
Southampton
Suez
Manchester
Kiel
Amsterdam
Corinth
Detroit
Michigan
Mints for Business Men Feature in Six Magazine
The article contrasts speculation and investment, urging businessmen to use resources and ingenuity, cultivate loyal customers, and deliver superior goods. It emphasizes quality over price and lasting customer satisfaction as key competitive advantages.
Your Opportunity Offers Cheap Vacant Lots and Help
L. Miller advertises two starme lots available with price offers. He promises to pay for you to build a home with materials provided and rent relief. The notice invites buyers to secure desirable vacant land and complete terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Miller
Mr Miller
Beetle Miller
Sugar Company shelving pulp dryer plan for farmers
Farmers receive pulp from St Louis Sugar Company this summer as no pulp dryer will be installed. The pulp is to be supplied to farmers and Sir Louis Sager for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Sugar Company
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Nmos Musselman
G. R. Wholesale Grocer
Ripon & Migselman
Alex
Gettysburs
Pennsylvania
Gettystorg
Gettysburg College
Eastman
Poughkeepwo
N.W
Mumelman
Briwner
Ashley Fote
Congressional
Probate
Tran
Wyman
Sir Louie Sager
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