Ward Tickets Nominated at City Caucuses
City caucuses nominated ward tickets for the city and county conventions. First Ward chose D L Sharrar as supervisor and Geo Caden as alderman with delegates Ely Browbaker and others. Second Ward selected G S Ward supervisor and V S Hollenbeck alderman. Third Ward named Clark Decker supervisor and Dr J N Day. Fourth Ward nominated P M Busith supervisor and Nelson Fullerton alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Browbaker
Bert Haye
George Sharrar
Carpenter
T. J. Clark
Joby W Glan
Carls Brown
Meswrs
Montigel
Bruck
Ing
Hollenbeck
J. E. Booth
Ff. &. Blisworth
Chalom
J. W. Glass
F. Brown
Third Ward
A. P. Cook
J.T. Ewing
Messe Kreotel
Amstury
Tellers
Clark Decker
J. N. Day
Robert Smith
Lae
AP. Cook
DeMath
John Schwartz
Howe
J. G. Krew
T. A. Ely
Mowwinger
Joe Ray
Vm DeMuth
Ward
T A Ely
Fourth Ward
Whett Howe
James Mitchell
Drown
J. Brown
Thom and
Case
LA Sharp
Caucan
P. M. Busith
Nelson Fullerton
F A. Bennet
Dressmaking openings advertised in Opera House area
Mre M D McCarty announces new dressmaking parlors to open in the Opera House block on April first. Patronage solicited and work guaranteed. Mitinie B. MoCarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.D McCarty
Mitinie B. MoCarty
St Louis Sugar Company Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The St Louis Sugar Company held its annual stockholders meeting at the factory on March 10 with large attendance. Directors elected include J J Cappon John J Bale M McLaan HL Whitney Cass T Wright FP H Cine Geo W Browning BA Church and W L Post. Officers chosen: President O M McLean and Vice President J HL Whitney, with Lee and Treen as treasurer and secretary. rest of officers to be appointed. The board notes improving conditions under Mr Case and his staff Hubbard Hinze and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luis
J. W. Robinson
Case
Wmistants
Hubbard
Hinze
St. Louie Company
Largest appropriation in history passes house
The bill clears the house amid days of debate increasing pay for letter carriers. It totals 822,190,000 dollars, about 1.425 million more than committee figures, with a 44 to 1 vote in favor and a rural delivery service amendment raising the appropriation therefor by 200,000 dollars.
Obituary of Elizabeth Cadwell Reed Gavin
Elizabeth Cadwell born March 1635 in Tuscarawas Ohio, moved to Michigan in 1884 with her parents in Gratiot county. She married Watson Reed, had four children, later married John Gavin, died February 20 1908 near Forest Hill at age 70, leaving husband two sisters one brother and three children. Remains laid to rest in St. Louis cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Cadwell
Mareh
Tuscarwas
Ohio
Michigan
Gratiot County
Watson P. Reed
John R. Gaviin
Forest Hill
Axe
Christopher Bobareine
St. Louis
Lewis Strouse
Alma
Russ Reed
Minnesota
Marriage Licenses Reported Across Counties
A list of marriage licenses shows Elmer Taylor age 24 and Etwell Bell Fitzgerald age 95 in Shepherd. Hiram Hopkins 97 with Elba Samantha Williams 97. Elba residents J Nelson Anerson 63 and Mary Rathford 7. Seville couples John Cushman 47 and Sarah Morse 48. Fulton pairs John Boyd 56 and Emeline Gates 4. Alma George Lants 44 and Pine River Lillie Tyndlear 4. Perrinton Armetta Gulick 25 Tentensee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Taylor
Etwell Bell Fitzgerald
Shepherd Hiram Hopkins
Elba
Samantha Williams
J. Nelson Anerson
Seville
Mary Rathford
John W. Cushman
Fulton Sarah Morse
Fulton Tames E. Boyd
Branch Co
Emeline Gates
Alma George Lants
Pine River
Lillie Tyndlear
Kenest C. Arnold
Perrinton
Armetta Gulick
Tentensee
Y M C A Elect Officers After March Meeting
The College Young Men's Christian Association elected officers on March 7. President ML Marshall, vice president Roy R Campbell, secretary Harlow O Whitemore, treasurer Staxphen BL Hill, and reporter Norman H Anwell were chosen. New officers assume duties after spring vacation. funds and work plans for repainting the association room were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Young Men's Christian Reveration
ML. Marshall
Roy R. Campbell
Harlow O. Whitemore
Staxphen BL Hill
Norman H.anwell
Hospital notes report patient and family visits
Javon VouTharn entered the hospital West Friday for treatment. Mie Zula Hill ap eat Haedey with her parents near Selmom Miss Mildred Chapman is visiting her parents near Carson City this week. The infant child of Melvin Baker died Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javon VouTharn
Mie Zula Hill
Apeat Haedey
Selmom
Mildred Chspman
Carson City
Melvin Baker
Reed City Convention Chooses Two Delegates for District
Three candidates seek the nomination as the Republican National Convention gathers in Chicago. On April 15 in Reed City the district convention will select two delegates for the Eleventh Congressional District. Gratiot County will present Francis King, a well-known local figure, as a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Reed City
Gratiot County
Francis King
Alma
King
Francis King Nominated as Republican District Delegate
The text notes Francis King of Alma as a Republican candidate for the Eleventh Congressional District and state delegation, detailing his Chicago birth in 1862, Williams College graduate status in 1884, and roles with American Bridge Works, Chicago Belt and Verge Co., and Browning King. It highlights his civic service, mayoral consideration in Alma, and selection as one of two district delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republan
King Iowper Ially
Chicago
University School of Chicago
Williams College
James R. Garfield
Roosevelt
King
American Bridge Works
Chicago Belt and Verge Co
Henry W. King & Co
Browning, King & O
New York City
Alma
Alma Board of Trade
Wat
Commission of Inquiry For
Michigan
Colombian Museum of Chicago
Convention City
Republic Ne
Gratiot County
Reed City
Francis King
Headache Cures From Hair to Shoes Desingee Insight
A writer in the April Desingee shares at symptoms and remedies for headaches. Suggestions include loosening hair, removing tight collars, and avoiding high heels, noting relief when these constraints are altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eame
Farm and Lot for Sale Near Shepherd and Mt. Pleasant
Forty acres of cleared land located 115 miles south and west of Shepherd with a neat barn, hog pen, cemented cellar, hen house, well, and orchard. Includes new 3820 barn and seven acres with cemented cellar. Price 900 dollars. Also a Mt. Pleasant lot with 3000 feet of lumber for sale. Contact Jacone Stalver, Shepherd, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Mt. Plasant
Jacone Stalver
Mich
Paper Birch’s Vital Role in Spool Industry and Woodwork
The paper birch is a crucial but underappreciated wood used widely in spool production and various woodworking sectors. It yields uniform, strong spools from small to large sizes, supports lathe work with a smooth surface, and remains unmatched by substitutes despite efforts with pulp and composites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Evansville Mayor Replies On City Saloons Enforcement
Governor Sanley and Governor Hanley of Indiana exchanged letters with Evansville’s mayor regarding saloon closures begun January 1, 2007. The mayor notes initial unpopularity of enforcing laws, but says public sentiment is strengthening in favor of enforcement and the city will not return to former conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanley
Indiana
Evansville
Millinery Opening by Mrs Gaffney at Alma
Indies of Alma and vicinity are invited to a spring millinery opening by Mrs Gaffney on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday next week. A new line of patterns and designs for the spring season of 18 awaits inspection along with staple and fancy goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Gaffney
Alisa
Court records note fines for failure to educate children
A report shows Justice Minor in Washington levying fines on James Milener for refusing to send his children to school. Milener paid the 11.79 fine. or face three days in county jail. The article mentions Jowtson Beasley and F. W. Abbott of Arcada in related notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowtson Beasley
Justice Minor
Washington
James Milener
F. W. Abbott
Arcada
Jim Phillips Improves After Serious Illness
Friends recall Jim Phillips once resident here now in Detroit. He is slowly improving after a recent severe sickness. Anxious associates, many in number, await his further recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Phillips
Detroit
Jim Foot
Legion
Alma Board of Trade hails stove company interest
Last Friday’s adjourned Alma Board of Trade meeting at City Mall featured Dr. J A Lancashire recounting a visit with stove company backers considering Alma for business. The finance committee was asked to pursue up to 40000 dollars, and a strong push was urged for local support as Company members are expected this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L A. Sharp
Hubert Erwin EA Hanpab
W. Cam
TF. Timby
Frank Leonard
P Mo Smith
RF. Erwin
G. Whodes
J Brown
Aprii Ib
Sharp
M Smith
Howard Richardson
W Cass
Frank Pollasky
Landford J. W. Barron
Alma Board of Trade
City Mall
J. A Lancashire
Alma
Kation
Board of Trade
Lancashire
Board of Directors
Goth Sonnelally
Local Notices And Page References In This Paper
Readers are told where to find Sumner Grange areas and other correspondence on page seven. Page two has County Athletic Contest Local Option meetings market reports and more. Real estate transfers crop reports and other items on page three. Ann Arbor ties and state nation news on page six. Local news occupies pages four and five while the serial story A Fighting Chance appears on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Grange Grange Heights
Pine River
West Pine River
Ferris
Sumner Center
Bebows Corners
Ann Arbor
News of State
Pation
Cattle Shipped From Woodbine Farm To Detroit Realized Profit
Last November 7 head of cattle were moved to the Woodbine farm for keeping. Upon receipt they weighed 14,140 pounds and cost 5,155.02 dollars. Last week, after wintering at Woodbine, the 97 cattle were shipped to Detroit weighing 12,1870 pounds and sold for 7,082.67 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Woodbine Farm
Detroit
New Residence Contracted on State Street by Polinsky
Henry Soule, the contractor, secured a contract for a two story modern residence to be erected by poplar merchant F. E. Polinsky on the lot now occupied by Polinsky’s residence on State street. Soule says the house, when completed, will be the equal of any in the city. Work will commence at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Soule
F. E. Polinsky
State Street
Soule
Onen
Directors Elected by Brookholders of Union Telephone Co
At the annual meeting in the city the Brookholders elected directors Tod Kincaid Jas P Gibbs J H Filden G Ward FG Thetre BE Parkill Onosmus W A fate Aldrich W Gale E S Wagar J T Millman and O J Babcock. The secretary reported a prosperous year with subscriber gains over 40 miles of new copper lines and many switchings to the Detroit Home Telephone plant. A 2 percent quarterly dividend was declared payable April 1. The company organized nine years ago with 25 000 000 authorized capital now has 575 000 paid in and 9 008 telephones served across ten central counties and 106 toll stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook
Union Telephone Company
Tod Kincaid
Oworo
Jas. P. Gibbs
Ithaca
J. Hf. Filden
Jotun
Ward
Alma
FG. Thetre
Mt. Pleaant
BE. Parkill
Onosmus
W. A. Fate
Alm
Aldrich
St. Louis
W. Gale
Oworso
Wagar
Bdemore
J. T. Millman
St. Johoe
Babcock
J. Johns
Durand
Oweewo
St. Julius
Detroit Home Telephone Company
How
Public Spirit and Civic Duty in a Growing Town
A commentary urges leading citizens to champion public interests and improve local facilities. It warns that indifference invites outsiders to judge the town and stresses that progress requires citizens to take active roles and cooperate in community betterment.
Advertised Letters List March Week Ends March 4 1908
The advertised letters for the week ending March 4 1908 include Mrs Jace Peaster Mra Ethel Lewis Miles Leadore Oliver Mise Row Olrick Mable Wright and others. Uncalled letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on March 7 1908. Included names include H Bird Edmond Brown Frank Bush Albert Carr Laura Luce Marie McCrary Ancel Mody William Sherman M L Thomas Minnie Town William Townsend J M Taner Grover Tamay Walt Williams Charlie Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheers
Evetua
LN. Campbell
Jace Peaster
S HL Hills
Ethel Lewis
C EB Marvin
Miles Leadore Oliver
Mise Row Olrick
Mable’ Wright
Sind
H. Bird
Edmond Brown
Frank Bush
Albert Carr
Laura Luce
Mies Marie McCrary
Ancel Mody
Wm. H. Sherman
M. L. Thomas
Minnie Town
William Townsend
J. M. Taner
Grover Tamay
Walt Williams
Charlie Wilson
F, Brown
P, M
Lost Fourth Of Series By Mt Pleasant Hoops
The college basketball team dropped the fourth game of their series to Mt. Pleasant last Friday night 23 to 35. Played at Mt Pleasant gymnasium the Normals trailed 22 to 4 at halftime before a stronger second half effort. Alma scored 15 and Mt Pleasant 18 in the final period as a crowd watched a clean fast game officiated by Drier of Saginaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Mt Pleasant
Normals
Alma
Saginaw
Spring and Summer Millinery Opening Announcement
Mr W. & Humphreys invites Indies of Alma and vicinity to view a new spring and summer millinery line opening Monday, March 1, in the former Davies building. An expert trimmer from the wholesale house is employed, and callers are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma and
Viciuity
Mm. W. T. Davies
Alma Theatre Bulletin Names Contestants for Popular Lady
The Alma Theatre bulletin lists contestants for a $25 prize next Friday evening. Names include Jessie Coleman with 9 votes, Addie Davis with 18 votes, Abbot with 145 votes, Grover with TH votes, Lora Kirtry with 70 votes, and Mrs J Heroes. R W Anderson and his father left today for Charlotte to attend their sister in law Mrs PF Anderson's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Theatre
Alma
Mins Jessie Coleman
Mise Addie Davis
Udon Abbot
Mise Lizeie Grover
Mie
Lora Kirtry
Mra ©. J. Heroes
Terrible Accident at Wooden Ware Tub Factory
A serious accident occurred at the Wooden Ware Company's tub factory, causing injuries to several workers and prompting an emergency response. Investigators are reviewing the scene to determine the cause and exact sequence of events.
Tragic North Star Worker Killed in Plant Shaft Accident
Porter Bordine, 26, of North Star, an employee of the National Wooden Ware Company at Chacs, died about an hour after a shaft accident in the factory. He left a wife and two children. Bordine was taken from the line shaft after his body was snapped by a plank splitting in two. Burial planned at North Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Bordine
National Wooden Ware Company
Chacs
Jat
Taye
Jand
Probate Court Proceedings On March Hearings In Several Estates
The docket records hearings on determinations of heirs for the estates of Thomas Mann Ezra Orcutt and Chambers Gartoe. Final accounts were approved for Daniel Reichard and Peter Fisher estates. A petition to appoint an administrator for Daniel Bailey estate was filed, and a license to sell real estate granted to William C. Edgar administrator of Chambers Gartoe estate. Alden L. Deveraux named guardian for Leonard Hooker and Evan Devereaux minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mann
Anid
Daniel Reichard
Danie B Bailey
Peter Fisher
Alden L. Devereaux
Leonard Hooker
John Orcutt
Frank Olreat
Chambers Gartoe
William C. Edgar
Mrs J E Fuller Delegate At Royal Neighbors State Camp
Mrs J E Fuller represented the local Royal Neighbors camp at the Michigan state convention in Lansing. The event focused on selecting a delegate to the Supreme Camp in Chicago in May for the head officer race between Mrs Haws and Mrs Collins, with Fuller elected to represent Michigan’s 11th district. The Royal Neighbors of America is the largest ladies fraternal insurance order in the United States and auxiliary to the Modern Woodmen of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Lansing
J. BE. Fuller
Supreme Oracle
E. D. Watt
Order
Chicago
Haws
Rock Isard
Collins
St Paul
Minn
Mira
Fuller
Michigan
Royal Neighbors of America
United States
Woodmen of America
Presbytery Meeting In Saginaw Moves Clergy Assignments
Members of the Saginaw Presbytery met Tuesday forenoon in Room 1% of the College Administration building. Business included drumtas from the presbytery, the transfer of Rev. H. M. Wile Hama to Winona Minnesota, and the reception of Rev. C. Marvin from Niles who will lead Westminster Presbyterian Church at Bay City. Attendees included Rev. J. H. Fleming, Elward Mason, Rev. A. Ausin, Rev. W. L. Hold, Hey Clizbe, and A. P. Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Drumtas
KH. M. Wile Hama
Tines
Winona
Minnowita Preebviery
CE Marvin
Niles
Marvin
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Bay Ory
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Bagley
L. Delevan
John D. Spinney
JSD Water
ST. Louis Sugar Company
House
Hospital Notes
The
Francis
Vention
Sanley
J. MH. Lancashire
Attention Readers
Public Spirit
Mr W. & Humphreys
R. W. Anderson
Father
Charlotte
Mra, & PF. Anderson
Slater
Wooden Ware Company
Agcment
North Star
Probate
J. E. Fuller
Presbytery Meeting
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