Value of Farm Increased in Gratiot County
Daniel Goggin, a Gratiot county farmer, bought 60 acres near Alma in 1876 for 1400 and sold it in 1911 for nearly 20000. He expanded to 160 acres, cleared land, built, and grew stock and equipment, with two sons sent to the university. The farm’s nearly twentyfold increase illustrates progressive farming fueling county land value and livelihood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Goggin
Gratiot Canty
Gratiot County
Alma
Darel Gougin
A. W. Wright
Sagimaw
Wright
Gowen
Josephine Sloan
Willian Sinan
Trim
University
Ann Arbor
Chis. Goggin
Goggin
Pruning and Spraying Demonstration Near Alma
O K White from the State Horticultural Experiment Station led a practical pruning and spraying demonstration at E S Hubbell farm one mile south of Alma on Grafton avenue. About thirty county fruit growers attended despite poor weather. Hubbell’s orchard hosted trimming and spraying sessions with morning and afternoon talks. White is sent to promote better horticultural methods and shared valuable ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. White
State Horticultural Experiment Station
Hubbell Farm
Alma
Grafton Avenue
Hubbell
White
Change in Realty Company Unveiled This Week
The Michigan-Ohio Real Estate company will become the Interstate Realty and Promoting company this week. E. J. White, Alma branch manager, attends a Grand Rapids managers meeting. The firm operates in lands across Michigan and Ohio, with twenty offices and its main offices in Grand Rapids. Registration set for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan-Ohio
Interstate Renty
E. J. White
Alma
Grand Rapids
Coss
Michigan
Ohio
Grand Rapides
Eastman Barn at Ithace Burns in Sudden Fire
William Eastman’s farm two miles north and two east of Ithace suffered a fierce barn fire Saturday afternoon. The blaze consumed tools, hay, and a buggy, with only the insurance on the building. Authorities estimate about one thousand dollars in damage, chiefly to machinery and farm tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eastman
Ithace
Mr. Eastman
Murder near Huce ends in double tragedy
John Taber killed his wife with a pocket knife then drank carbolic acid and died beside her. Their bodies were found by daughter Minnie in a farm home four miles southwest of here after neighbors reported a missing presence. The couple had been living in a vacant house with their daughter and a few belongings as they awaited unpacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huce
John Tuber
Hhief
Taber
Here
Mur
Nere
Minnie
Sill
Tabor
Taber's
Surprise Birthday for City Marshall Wright
Sixteen friends surprised John Wright at his home on Wright Avenue after he finished at the Pere Marquette station. The group stayed past midnight with progressive card games and served refreshments, presenting him with birthday mementos including chickens from his missing stock, tied to a playful reminder of the poultry thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wright
Wright
Pere Marquette
Wright Avenue
Mr. Wright
John
Union Telephone stockholders meet at Wright house
The annual meeting of Union Telephone stockholders was held March 15 at the Wright house. About 75 to 100 stockholders attended. Secretary L. Conn reported a record year with strong growth in subscribers and existing markets. The board discussed commission control of public utilities and the need for fair rates and protection for both subscribers and shareholders. An automatic Chicago exchange project, planned to serve over 20,000 lines by May 1, 1911, was also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Telephone Company
Wright House
L. Conn
Alma
Ashley
Roticroft
Edmore
St Johns
Hratiot
Wnt
Aga
Chicago
Rectors Elected and Officers Named in Alma Comedy
The comedy group announces elections with Jows T. Babcock as president and Lovie S. Wagar as vice president. Edmore, Alma, Corunna, Saginaw, Mt Pleasant, Alma, St. Johns, and Dwosso figures named among officers and directors include J. L. Con secretary, S Ware, Jollins, Babcock, Thiers, and Aldrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jows T. Babcock
Lovie S Wagar
Edmore
J. 1
Con
Alma
Fr. S Ware
Irea Alma
Toul Rincaid
Corunna
Jas. P. Gibbs
Saginaw
Filden
St. Johns
GS. Ward
FG. Thiers
Mt Pleasant
Alma Professors at Michigan meeting in Ann Arbor
At the forty fifth annual Michigan Schoolmasters Club gathering in Ann Arbor this week Professors McCurdy and West of Alma College spoke on college entrance requirements and chemoprofarm. In the zoology section of the Michigan Academy of Science Professor Wansford MacCurdy presented two papers on vertebral abnormalities and the neurone theory. Superintendent FE Wilsworth attended the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Schoolmasters’ Club
Ann Arbor
McCurdy
West
Alma College
J. J. Wing
FE. West
Michigan Academy of Science
Wansford MacCurdy
Chile
FE Wilsworth
Proposed Amendment on Primary School Funds Vote Next Monday
A 2011 constitutional amendment proposes altering how primary school money is distributed. Districts with enough funds to cover two years of teacher wages and upper grades would be excluded from apportionments until funds fall short. The measure, introduced by electors, targets districts with ample primary school interest funds and shifts allocations to those lacking sufficient reserves. Miss Jane Mallenbach’s Ithaca visit and Rev George B Stewart’s Auburn Seminary ties noted.
Annual Civic League Domestic Science Contest Held
The Woman's Civic League hosted its first domestic science contest in the reading room Saturday, with many entries from city schools. Prizes were awarded across cake, bread, darning, patching, and needlework categories, drawing nearly a hundred visitors to the exhibit and signaling a likely annual event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Civic League
Amit
League
Thin Kim
Cora Danlop
Winnifred Troff
Mertha McLaren
Margaret Wynne
Nie Domeatic Science Department
Kesher Dunham
Uweel Howard
Agnes Amebrity
Ruth Bennett
Nevliah Browt
Beasiy Oswald
Henoratte
Trene Dallas
Clase
Theltr Lindsey
Loretta Coleman
Auction Sales Plan by Parrish and Hen sey
AUCTION SALES John H H Parrish of 1107 Michigan avenue holds an auction Saturday April 1 1911 at 1 PM featuring stock and other articles. J P D Helman auctioneer and George W Moore clerk. Wednesday April 5 Richard Hens ey residents west of Asia will auction farm stock implements and household goods. J D Helman auctioneer Clifford Lee clerk. Read advertisement in the Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HH. Parrish
Michigan Avenue
J PD
Helman
George W. Moore
Richard Hensey
Asia
J. D. Helman
Clifford Lee
Harlock Returns From Ten-Day Montana Trip
Charles Harlock of Alida Rural Free Delivery came back Saturday after a ten day journey to Roxnee, Montana. He filed a claim for 160 acres of farm land, noting excellent Montanan weather, winter approaching around Christmas, and corn crops drawing attention. He plans to settle after four years on the land, with five years credited by government service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harlock
Cartier
Alida
Rox Ehler
Mont
Mr. Harlock
Alia
Pere Marquette
Chiedye
Great Northern
St. Paul
Great Western
Box Rider
Starlock
Burlington
Chicago
Alm
Harlock
Montana
Tan
Photographer Waker Promotes Baby Portrait Studio
A Sagaingabased photographer, known for baby portraits, plans a new studio layout and gallery space. The article notes his appeal to parents and his long career, with optimism about expanding services and client reach.
Church of Haig to occupy old Methodist church building
The Church of Christ Disciples have bought the old Methodist church at West Superior and Prospect, plan to install a new floor, interior decorating, and exterior painting. They will dedicate when ready and expect assistance from nearby ministers. The movement began in West Virginia a century ago with Alexander Campbell and now numbers about 1,300,000 members nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ (Disciples
Methodist
West Superior
Prospect Streets
Grand Lodge
Buffalo Creek
West Va
Bethany
Alexander Campbell
Easter Stamps Campaign Aids Alma Tuberculosis Fight
The Michigan Association of the Blue Star of Hope promotes an Easter stamp drive like the Red Cross effort to fund the crusade against tuberculosis. Posters announce stamps for sale at Chas Rhodes' drug store and the heading room. Frank Hurst returned to Alma after two weeks in the south. He is active in promoting Alma College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Association of the Blue Star of Hope
Red Cross Society
Chas
Rhodes
Frank Hurst
Alma
Hurst
Alma College
Alma Knights of Pythias hold record initiation banquet
State officers led a historic initiation at Alma lodge with nine candidates being conferred the third rank. A banquet by the Pythian Sisters followed, featuring speeches from local and visiting Knights, music, and toasts in a lively evening at the Woodsmen's hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Alma Lodge
C. B. Garder Rey W
TL Cook
J. D. Hitman
Arl Walters
Harry Rogers
FE. M
Wing
Howard Hoyt
Pon Twe Meg
St. Laue
Koichi
Knights
A. B. Scattergood
Fro Wright
Wmittes
John D. Spinney
Wil Parr
Mr. Parr
Dewitt Vought
Frang Kuhn
Mt. Clemens
Will E. Hampton
Charlevoix
T. J. Ribble
Bay City
J. N. Day
Dr Day
Alma
K. P. Lodge
Mancelona Boy's Band Tours State
Twenty five red uniformed boys from Mancelona high school band toured major Michigan cities on a two week vacation. Led by superintendent Peter F. McCormick, with Alma high school principal H B Ward once sciences teacher at Mancelona. Reader Miss Ive L Fear accompanied. James Hote, brother of Ollie Hote, played the drum. A 1:30 pm concert was held at Arcada hotel corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mancelons
Peter F. McCormick
H. B. Ward
Alma High School
Mancelona High School
Ive L. Fear
Arcada
James Hote
Ollie" Hote
Alma College
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Goggin Farn History
Liratlot County
Hubble Farm
Change IN Realty Company
Eastman
Rie
The
Union Telephone Company of
Commission
Secretary of State
Jane Mallenbach
Ithaca
George B. Stewart
D. D
Auburn Theological Seminary
Auburn, N.Y
H. L. Crain
Women’s Civic Improvement League
J. H. Lancashire
Frank Barnes
VA. Shepherd
A. P F. Bruske
John Caple
Edna Kelley
Henry Brewbaker
Notestein
P. M. Smith
W.E. Baker
Horn
Hiri
Phinte Grapl
Hhuker
Ain Alde
Waker
Isis
Church OF
Haig
M. E
Fir James Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Mancelona Boy's Band
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