Donkey engines log details from Idaho camp
A letter from H G Mallory at Boville Idaho describes donkey logging operations seven miles from town with three donkeys lifting and loading about 10 000 feet daily. It notes pay scales for engineers riggers sawyers and others, local camp scenery near Beall's Mountain and a world sized white pine tree in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovill
Idaho
Alma Record
Alma
Mich
Elk River
Ida
Beall’s Mountain
Fenrth
Timbher
Timber Protective Association
Gratiot County Board in Session Reports Finances
Gratiot county Board of Supervisors completed a week of business in the October session. They drew pay for half the allotted two weeks. The Committee on County Officers reported a county treasury balance of 40,180.72 dollars in all funds and noted the Ways and Means committee action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Gratiot County
Committee On County Officers
Committee On Ways and
Death of Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan at 78
Justice John Marshall Harlan, senior member of the US Supreme Court, died at his Washington home at 3 15 am after a brief bronchitis illness. Born June 1 1843 in Boyle County Kentucky he served in the 10th Kentucky Infantry and sat on the bench for 34 years. Taft must name his fifth Supreme Court appointee to form a new majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall Harlan
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Adard of and Tobacco Trust
Harlan
Taft
Supreme Bench
White
Justice Harlan
Boyle County
Kentucky
Congress
Tenth Kentucky Infantry Regiment
Thomas
Westward trip via Northern Pacific to Tacoma and Seattle
Mr King recounts a family rail journey from Alma through Minneapolis and St Paul to Butte and finally Tacoma and Seattle. He notes modern rail competition, extensive lumber industry, diverse foreign trade, and steep streets in Seattle with ongoing city grading. The account highlights Western opportunities and notable stops along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis King
Betta
Fanny
Henry
Alma
Tacoma
Henry King
King
West
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnesota
North Dakota
Valley City
Butte
Montana
Cascades
St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co
Hreutain
Seattle
Auction Sale Success At Alma Farm
In Alma Michigan on October 9 a farm sale drew a large crowd and exceeded expectations. Auctioneer J D Kelman received praise and The Record was cited for its role in publicizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kelman
Auctions Offer Massive Farm Stock And Implements
Hector Sarria offers for sale on Monday October 20 his entire stock and farm implements from Saginaw home. Thomas J Blair to auction at Elm Hall on Wednesday October 25 a large stock and farm implements list. Mrs R A Gre to auction October 31 a large personal property sale including automobile stock and implements near Alma.
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Hector S. Sarria
Smith
Saginaw
Thomas J. Boam
Thomas J Blair
Elm Hall
Riverdale
R. A. Gre
Alma
Alma City Council Special Meeting Report 1911
Alma city council conducted a special meeting on October 17 1911 with present Aldermen Fuller Palfrey Cook Fullerton Fraker Knight. They received the Civic Improvement League report on street sprinkling and approved recording it. approved a $2009 loan to buy Minnick Lancashire property to open a street. adjourned with Mayor J M Montiges and City Clerk Geo Alfrich.
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Alma
Mich
Common Council
City of
Couneil
Hom J. M. Montigel
Alds Fuller
Palfrey
Cook
Fullerton
Fraker
Alds Knight
Civic Improvement Teague
Hollenbeck
SMM Cosa
Cictiec
Sasa
Lance Ont Hithd
W. H. Sitepard
Civic Improvement League
Ald
Civic League
Freaker
Minnick & Lancashire
West Superior Street
Alma Sugar Co Plant Expands To Meet 1911 Season
Alma Michigan Sugar Co adds capacity and crews in 1911 12 season. 450 payroll, 53 000 spent since March 15. Upgrades include 10000 ton storage 1500 ton syrup tanks 8821 8 percent pulp dryer boost, new slicer, eight flumes. 140 tons coal daily 90000 tons beets expected in 120 days. Also civic efforts with Men and Religion Forward Movement and missionary speaker William Claude Booth to visit nearby towns and churches. High school football loss 12 3 to Owosso. Saginaw Mast Side 1 visits Alma Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Michigan Sugar Co
Jotham Mlen
J. H. McKinney
Michigan
Tse
Bean Crop Ravaged by Rain and Clouds
Persistent rain and overcast skies have damaged the local bean crop. Pulled beans have deteriorated to feed quality for hogs or sheep, while unpulled beans remain usable but heavily damaged. The overall yield is severely reduced and uncertain for the region.
Tre Gimms Improvement League Sprinkling Report
City council delegated street sprinkling to the Civic Improvement League last spring. Sprinkling ran May 6 to September 26. Treasurer reports receipts 850.14, outstanding accounts 675, net balance 504.35. League plans to reserve funds for future needs and extend the permit for another season.
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Civic Improvement League
Alina
Pleasant Surprise Celebrates 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs G A Quick of Summer township were surprised by about thirty neighbors and friends Friday night marking their fortieth wedding anniversary. The party included games lunch and an anniversary cake with forty candles. E A Potter presented a golden oak leather upholstered rocking chair in honor of the milestone. James Redman moving his family from Mechanic street to Pine avenue was noted.
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Summer Township
E. A. Potter
Mrs. Quick
James Redman
Wm. Howe
Mechanic Street
Pine Avenue
Wright supports year round schooling at Upper Peninsula meet
Luther L. Wright state superintendent of public instruction urged abolishing the long summer vacation and keeping schools open 12 months a year at the Upper Peninsula Educational Association convention in Houghton. He argued bright, ambitious youths should finish college before work, suggesting marriage at 21 is more natural and that delaying education harms future prospects.
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Marquette
Luther L. Wright
Tronwood
Upper Peninsula Educational Association
Houghton
Wright
Travelers From Alma Witness World Series Vibe
Six weary travelers from Alma returned on the northbound Ann Arbor train after attending the World Series in New York City as guests of the Detroit Evening News. They saw the Giants defeat the Athletics 2 to 1, witnessed the opening game, and enjoyed a city-wide crowd. Notable attendees included Jillehan and W A Howitt among others. The trip was described as a grand experience and royal entertainment.
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Ann Arbor
Alma
America
New York City
Detroit Evening News
New York Giants
Philadelphia Athletics
Vas
New York
J.illehan
W. A. Howitt
KK Deline
Geo, Knight
R. J. Melaughlin
Tomer Dunham
Methodist Sunday School
C. H. Washburn
Sunday
W. E. Doty
J. T. Ewing
Fred von Thurn
Fider Mudge
Fof Christ
Sanderhoff
Ethel Greenfield
Wells, Fargo Express Co
Grand Rapids
John Wright
Lafayette Stevens
Prospect Averine
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H. G. Mallory
Mr. Mallory
Boville
Gratiot
Vreres
Cesseyers
Adt
Lowry
St. Louis
Frank Pressley
J. Q. Durfey
Ithaca
Presbyterian Church
The
Fife—Of Trade
Stig Harlander
Supreme Court
President Hayes
Western States
British Columbia
Victoria
Vancouver
Canadian Rockies
Alma, Mich
My Farm
Rec
Ord
W. C. Smith
Adams
J. M. Montiges
Geo Alfrich
St Lowe Wae Sq
Alma Visitas
Alma Sugar CO
Baptist Church
C. A
Gair
Willian’ Cliude Booth
Cheefoo
China
Owosso
Saginaw Mast
TRE Gimms Provement League Report
Weeril Hollenbeck
Hickock
Sidney Cook
G. A. Quick
Boston
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