Frothy Grain of Cranks and County News Mix
Perrington has a brass band. Dr Osborne of Elm Thall moves to Fenwick in Montcalm County. Rollin W Mircun named postmaster at Lafayette. A farmer reports finding a 50 pound cannon ball. Pompeii served by mail between Ola and Warrington. Billy Williams of New Haven travels to England. C C Barton formerly of St Low now takes charge of Pompeti store. Seth Perry of Lafite goes missing after taking his team. John Messenger, 55, of St Louis, killed by a stallion at George W Whicomb’s farm near St Johns. A Seville trades wife for a shotgun then reconciles and stays. Grat jot county democratic convention selects delegates and committee. O F Jackson elected county chair, James T Hall chosen state delegation chair. Wellington FR Burt favored for governor. Grand Rapids bound delegates exceed 10. Pomona Grange meets at Pioneer Hall May 28 with program on farming and grange benefits. Ithaca measles in Tehaca with one death. George E Tracy runs county soda fountain. Jackson & Brown run a Pompe branch hardware store. C E Burton of St Louis manager. G A Ro erects two story building at Pine River HQ for boys. Ithaca Memorial Day Society names officers: M R Salter president, Mrs Sarah Brown secretary, committee of eight incl. G T Brown, N G Sutliffs, S Tl Adams, W L Phillips, W J Scattergood, Mrs K P Peet, Mrs Wm Long, Mrs O F Jackson. Probate court proceedings note hearings for Louise Gargett, Nancy Jane Markham, Leopoldena Order, Thomas Cunningham estates. Seth Perry insane order to Northern asylum Traverse City.
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Perrington
Dr. Osborne
Elm Thall
Fenwick
Montcalm
Rollin W. Mircun
Lafayette
North Star
Pompeii
Ola
Werrington
Billy Williams
New Haven
England
C. C. Barton
St. Low
Saginaw
Jackson & Brown
Pompeti
Seth Perry
Lafite
John Messenger
St. Louis
George W. Whicomb
St. Johns
Seville
Hachist Saturaity
Cleavelard
Gare Tot
O. F. Jackson
James T. Hall
Grand Rapids
Wellington FR. Burt
Vest
Pomona Grange
Pioneer Grange
Gye Willes
Alma
M+ oneer grange
Bo Ty Brady Jolson
Wright
Eula Gee
Morneer Grange
Liberty Grange
Grange
Emerson Grange
Wright Grange
A. Lyon
Live Neer Grange
Mr. Post
A.dulson
W. C. Lyon
J. Stevens
DB. F. Wather
Thomas Post
John Landshaw
Wiolet
Ithaca
Tehaca
George E. Tracy
Wm. Beasley
Pompe
C. E. Burton
G. A. Ro
Pine River
Ithaca Memorial Day Society
M. R. Salter
Sarah Brown
G. T Brown
N.G. Sutliffs
Tl. Adama
W. L. Phillips
W. J. Scattergood
K. P. Peet
Wm. Long
O. F Jackson
Louise Gargett
New DLN passenger depot nearing completion and more news
The article notes the DLN passenger depot nearing completion with two to three weeks more work. It mentions Rev D C eh planning a Chicago trip for Mrs. Rieti’s medical treatment and reports a local marriage at JOA Burgess residence. Several local incidents include a street wire trip attempt, a near-accident near Mill Street, a buggy collision injuring Meg Creech, and various business notices and stock ads from Wright House Burn, Nor mandy hike, and others.
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Mr. Wait
Ovid
Belle McCune
Joa
Burgess Listeves King
Riehl
M. B. Elaired
Gus
Meg
Fred Creech
E. H. Elwell
Bob Ellis
Auction of Alma Old School House Site Lands
On the second day of June the grounds will sell lots 7 to 16 in block 23 of Alma village, the Old School House Site. Parcels group two-lot units with 68 to 70 feet frontage. Minimum bid 100 per lot. Payment one third down, balance at seven percent interest. Store on ground reserved. By order of district board. A Yrureron, Director.
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Alma
Knoven
A. Yrureron
Alma Village Council Minutes And Ordinance Notice
The Alma village council approves a claim for Tinker and Lancashier at footing and authorizes the clerk to issue the order. Wright Schneider and Sturtz claim referred to claims committee. Clerk reports a $200 loan for ninety days at ten percent credited to the Village Highway fund. The town report accepted and adopted. Streets committee advises immediate Pine street construction and repair per prior instruction. Street commissioner ordered to proceed. An ordinance amendment to water rents is proposed for the next session, adjusting billing by the Water Commissioners for the year starting May 1. The ordinance takes effect twenty days after passage. President pro tem Vanderhoof appointed but fails to qualify. appointment confirmed. Special assessor Delavan and other appointments confirmed. Village Marshal ordered to stop Sunday ball playing. Street committee instructed to buy nails in bulk for village use. if few pounds needed, buy in small quantities. P M Smith resigns from the streets committee. resignation not acted on. Council adjourns.
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Tinker & Lancashier Lumber
Tinker S
Lancashier
Wright, Schneider & Sturtz
Village Highway Fund
Molieu
Pine Street
Actiow
Alma
Board of Water Commissioners
Pro-Temn
Wm. A. Vanderhouf
W.vanderhoof
Wim
A. Vanderhoof
Elfison
Geo. Delavan
Vy. Wo Rillison
P.M. Smith
M. Mosriatn
W. A. Bane
Pro
Our City Dads regular meeting minutes 1888
In May 1888 the ALMA Mica council met at the clerk’s office with Trustees Palfrey Hawkins Smith Montigel, President Green, and Bagley Tinker present. Montigel acted as president pre tem. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Claims presented.
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Alma
Mica
Commanell
Palfrey
Hawkins
Smith
Montigel
Green
Bagley
Tinker
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