Prohibition Views From Pasadena Letter Remains
A Pasadena letter from February 23, 1908, laments local law changes and contrasts dry efforts in Gratiot County Michigan with Los Angeles's saloons. The writer notes mild weather, ocean trips, and farming efforts, calling for cautious relocation and caution about rapid wealth in Southern California. He describes irrigation, land values, citrus belts, and a planned Cataline Te lands trip, while reflecting on employment, charity lines, and the Pacific Electric Railway’s expansion.
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Pasadena
Cal
W. T Pitt
Seville Center
Mich
Gratiot County
Twck
Seville
Sumner
Gratiot
Low Angeles
Los Angeles
Ncense
Pitt T
Willet
Clarissa
Hal
Dorothy
Ocean
Linke
California
Ceme
Bare
Cataline
Tax Spread in City for 1907 Revealed
The total tax spread in the city for 1907 was 44912.37 dollars. The accompanying table shows the division of this amount by districts and purposes, outlining how funds were allocated across departments and services during the year.
City Tax Levy Report Shows 1907 Divisions and Collections
The statement details a 1907 tax levy across wards with a total tax of 14 912 87 divided into state county city school highway sewer and other charges totaling 10 084 7. Adolphus Bosch, noted beer magnate, lives in the city, owns a grand home with public grounds open two half days weekly, criticizing local saloon operations.
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Adolphus Bosch
Ely St
Third Ward
John Schwarts
Pues
City aNan
Polinsky ST
Bnelid Ave
Arcada
Pine River
Day elected as Republican Alderman candidate in third ward
At the third ward Republican caucus last week Dr. M Day was elected as the party candidate for Alderman. A self made man, Day walked to Alma High School and graduated June 4, 487, later studying medicine at Detroit College of Medicine and practicing in Alma. He has served as councilman for two years and village president for one year.
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M. Day
Dr. Day
Alma High School
Gratiot
Isabella
T. A. Miller
Alma
Ashley
Michigan
Detroit College of Medicine
Ashion
Lake Odesslonia County
Krath Street
Day
Lane Odes
Money Gone Wilson in Jail and Fraternity Insolvent
Investigation into United Home Protectors Fraternity of Port Huron shows Supreme Secretary W L Wilson is short over 75000 and was arrested for embezzlement. State Banking Commissioner Zimmermann reports heavy investments in electric railroads and oil and mining stocks. The fraternity tied to a building loan business is insolvent with Alma holdings of 87000 in investment and 18080 in ton stock held by 100 plus stockholders.
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United Home Protectors’ Fraternity
Port Huron
W.L. Wilson
Zimmerman
Wilson
Zimmer
Home Protective Fraternity
Alma
Change of Firm in Alma Grocery Trade
J L Miller retires from the stock grocery business in the Church block formerly Davis Renner. After April first Miller Groth berm J L Miller forms Miller Bros with Roy and Ralph Miller. The new firm, known locally, seeks public good will and promises continued success in Alma and vicinity.
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J. le Miller
Meesra Roy
Ralph Miller
Miller Bros
Alma
Vicinity
Arrearage Cutoff Imminent for Post Office Subscriptions
Subscribers warned of a Postotting department ruling effective April that will cut off all accounts over a year in arrears. The notice urges immediate payment and settlement to avoid service interruption, noting many have cleared dues recently and arrears are mainly from page tech. It appeals to patrons for continued support and cites the risk of collection actions.
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Sau Ts
Pagtech
Parlor Entertainment by Presbyterian Group
A parlor entertainment will be given by the members of the Presbyterian Fortnightly at 689 State Street owned by Mte J HL Lancashire. The event is scheduled for March ills and promises a modest program of readings and music.
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The
Presbyterian
Mte
J. HL. Lancashire
State Street
City Convention Held at City Hall Last Friday Evening
A local Republican convention met at City Hall Friday evening, with party members gathered to discuss platform matters and future local campaigns. Delegates outlined priorities and supported key candidates for upcoming elections.
Townsend Anly Chairmanship Prevailed At Republican Convention
A Republican convention in Alara selected city officers and nominees. Francis King was named mayor, D W Adams city clerk, John Schwarte city treasurer, with Ely, Bagley, Glas and Lancashire chosen for city committee. Spinney raised funds for next year, pledging 82 cents. An Irish Scotland essay follows, praising Saint Patrick and home rule.
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Alara
John D. Spinney
L. A. Sharp
T. A. Ely
Jto
J. Brown
Messrs
Ea, Bagley
J. M. “Montigel
J. H. Carenter
H. N. Lee
Edward Han
Day
J. N. Day
George Soper
James G. Kress
T. F. Timby
Francis King
King
Mr. King
Eity
D. W Adams
FR Elbeworth
Kiew
Adkins
Republican Party
Adams
Aon. Lee
John Swebarts
I M. Smith
O. F. Brown
Schwarte
E. A. Bagley
J. W. Glas
J. H. Lancashire
Ely Browbaker
A. Ely
J. G Krow
Saturday horse sale at Sweet's feed barn
St Patrick's Day notice for a Saturday sale beginning next Saturday at 10 o'clock 4 m J D Helman sectioneer will inaugurate a sale series at Sweet's feed barn East Superior Street city Plenty of horses stock implements and household goods offered at your own price Bring items to sell and Herman will find buyers
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J.D. Helman
Sweet
East Superior Street
Herman
Surprise Party Honors O Boyle Friends Before Departure
On the eve of leaving for their Alma farm, friends quietly hosted a surprise gathering for A. J. O’Boyle. The pleasant evening featured music readings and speeches, including Mr. R. S. Comstock on “How to Bring Up a Boy.” A special water set was presented, while attendees enjoyed refreshments and light remarks.
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Alma
A. J. O' Boyle
Stock
Q Adams
Explains Itself in Gratiot County Wives of Townelitichigan
A fragmented OCR item references wives in Gratiot County Michigan described as part of a townelitichigan context. The readable text hints at local social or family notes but lacks clear events, names, or dates for a fuller summary.
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Townelitichigan
Gratiot County
Fire sweeps through Merrill area destroying several buildings
A Friday dawn blaze near 4 a.m. devastated multiple structures in Merrill. Whitney hardware and Packard drug stores suffered heavy damage with insurance claims totaling about 7,500. The McTicar and McVickar stores, Merrill post office, and nearby buildings suffered losses while the bank walls held. Firefighters halted the spread, with extensive damage and shattered windows across the street.
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Merrill
Whitney Hard
H. Packard
Valley Telephone Exchange
J. Murray
Packard
McTicar General
J. H. Hodson
McVickar
Merrill State Bank
Hudson
Whitney Place
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Second Ward
Schwartz
Frank Piret
Thinth
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Eiaa
George Howland
St Leonie
Travers City
SUI Way Taxis
Eacess
Hocuid Ave
Kower
Arenda Sebonl
Pine Iver
Ion
Paddy
Bridget
Scotland
Saint Patrick
St Patrick
Clyde
Irland
Ireland
Almanian
ST. Patrick's Day
J.D, Sorlatan
Patrick
St. Lowla
Masonie
United States
Orb
Thidast Buttal
A. Bahike
L.A
Secon
Tae
Merrl
J. H. Whitney
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