Gratiot County Valuation Debate At State Board Meeting
Sup ervisor Fred Bradford of Arcada township presented Gratiot countys facts to the State Board of Equalization in Lansing. The county, after initial lower assessments, saw a final increase of about 4 million to reach 20.9 million, with Ely and Owen supporting a higher valuation and Bradford detailing Pine River and local land conditions affecting the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
State Board of Equalization
Fred Bradford
Arcada Township
Lansing
Townsend A. Ely
Owen
Wheeler and
Bradford
Arcada
State Board of Tax Commissioners
County Board of Equalization
Ely
Wheeler
State Tax Commission
Michigan
Alma
Mr. Ely
Penmenia
Board of Supervisors of
Gratiotounty
Gunland
Seville
Montcalm
Sumer
Sumner Anil
County Supervisors Assess Taxable Areas And Townships
The report outlines Arcada and neighboring townships along crooked Mapes river with pine stump land and wet flats. It notes low river banks offering cheap land, swampy Hamilton and Elba Townships, and total equalized valuations of 140000 for Hamilton and 610000 for Elba, plus 950000 for North Star minus section 6. It cites Alma and St Louis cities and Ithaca as the notable village, with continued details on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcada
Pine River
Bethany
Fulton
Washington
Elba
Mapes
Hamilton
North Star
Gratiot
Alma
St. Louis
Ithaca
Glam Bake Inn er at Fox's Grove Clam Bake Event
A large crowd attended a clam bake at Fox's Grove on Monday hosted by Walter and William Caple. Thirty six Alma guests and twenty two Clare guests joined the festive gathering, with twelve touring cars bringing attendees and the yard filled with auto show like activity. The Caples and their wives were praised for hosting a lively and memorable event with hundreds of clams, chickens, corn and other treats enjoyed by nearly three score participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox's Grove
Walter
William Caple
Alma
Clare
Mearly
Caples
Proves a Winner Fred Moyers Shines at Home
Fred Moyers, the crack little towheaded pitcher, visited friends here after pitching great ball for Charlotte this summer. A Charlotte dispatch dated September 4 reports a double headed victory over Hastings in which fans celebrated wildly. Four straight wins by Charlotte over Barry County with Moyers receiving a purse from grateful fans after two shutout games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Meyers
Fred
Charlotte
Hastings
Hall
Barry County
Moyers
Arcada Grange Holds Regular Session
Arcada Grange met in regular session Saturday evening September 2 with Worthy Master Mobbell presiding. No business arose, then Worthy Lecturer led songs and readings. Members and guests heard recitations and data on births and mothers careers, and the group adjourned with plans for the next meeting on September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcada Grange
Mobbell
Lal
Lois and
Vivian Smith
Francis Caster
Caster
Reading
Bamber Vonny March Grange
Hira C Moore Named Successor at Alma State Banking Bank
Fred H Rowland resigns as cashier. Hira C Moore of Security Tract Co Detroit chosen as new cashier. Moore Michigan born, 17 years in Columbia ville Lapeer County banking, previously with State Banking Department, bond salesman before Alma offer. He and family to move into State street home next week. Bank praises appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Rowland
Alma State Baving Bank
Hira C. Moore
The
Security Tract Co
Detroit
Moore
Columbiaville
Lapeer County
Peters Banking Co
State Banking Department
Zimmerman
Security Trust Co
Alma
Masonic Home
State Street
Good roads and bonds benefit farmers and towns
A speaker extols New York style road building and bonding for roads. He argues modern highways boost farm profits, lower city costs, and social welfare, urging county bonding to spread costs across property owners for long term community wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Lus
Newland States
Eluired
Beet Crop Outlook Boosts Expectations for 15 to 20 Percent Gain
Detroit dispatch notes beet sugar campaign near, with railway men and farmers sending thanks and messages to Providence. Officials predict a crop 15 to 20 percent above last year, citing Halstead of the Pere Marquette Railway. The report mentions Friday remarks by the sexton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Providence
Sid HO
Halstead
Pere Marquette Railway
Beet sugar traffic grows on Pere Marquette routes
Traffic scouts on Pere Marquette railways report rising beet sugar shipments. Beets hauled to Holland, Saginaw, Bay City, Lansing and other Michigan factories total 339,080 tons last year, with hopes for 14,000 to 15,000 carloads this season. Michigan Central and Grand Trunk lines also project enlarged tonnage into Caro, Owosso, Bay City and Lansing as beet acreage expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ichigar
Pere Marquette Railway
Uuitey
Viz
Bay City
Saginaw
Sebenaing
Croswell
Charlevoix
Holland
Alma
Lansing
St. Louis
Trnad
Chicago
Michigan
Riverdale
Windy City
Ilinois
Pere Marquette
Michigan Central Railway
Caro
Owosso
Grand Trunk Railway
Lans
Mt Clemens
Owens
In Ante
Monroe
Alma College Football Prospects in Optimistic Report
Coach Grady says prospects for the coming season are bright as Alma College reloads with returning stars Marks Warwood Rogers Hyde Johnson Misenar Edgerton and King. With new players and graduates from scrubs, the team should field one of Alma’s best squads in years, facing Albion Adrian Ypsi Normals Mt. Pleasant and Detroit College at home. Road games will include M A C Oliver Ferris possibly Hillsdale, with Saginaw Naval Reserves Ithaca and Alma High School as practice foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady
Creniy
Asia College
Ayend
Marks
Warwood
Rogers
Hyde
Johnnson
Misenar
Edgerton
King
Scrubs
Alma
Davis Field
Albion
Adrian
Ypsi Normals
Mt. Peasant Normals
Detroit
Oliver
Ferris
Hillsdale
Saginaw Naval Reserves
Ithaca
Notice for Sugar Factory Employes to File Names
Sugar Factory employees must file their names with the superintendent by September 15. The notice mentions W. H. McKinsey as superintendent and references the Alia plant in Michigan. A future event lists Mrs. Gaffney hosting an annual display event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alia
Michigan Sugar Co
H McKinsey
Entertainment at Realty Opera House by Ladies Guild
Friday’s show At Cozy Corners a four act comedy drama drew a large audience at Realty Opera House under the Ladies Guild. Performers included Mrs Bartlett Miss Maud Hooper Sophia Anderson Miss Loretta Clum Bob Bartlett Mr Edwin Titus and others with music by Cam field Bittner Rogers and Brainard. Net receipts will aid Ladies Guild projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild
Henry Plackaller
Cozy Corners
Bartlett
Maud Hooper Sophia Anderson
Loretta Clum
Bob Bartlett
Edwin Titus Deacon Pettibone
H. Blackaller
Clyde Hollister
Maynard Cook
Avis Merrill
Mary Sharp
Mark Granby
Dennis Grady Amandy
Berniece Pollasky
Camfield
Bittner
State Banks Denied Pledge of Assets for Postal Deposits
Attorney General Kuhn ruled Michigan state banks cannot pledge assets to secure postal savings bank deposits. The opinion favors national banks, limiting state banks’ security options and prompting recall of pledged municipal bonds. Banking Commissioner Doyle says the opinion will be followed and urges acceptable surety or personal bonds as substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuhn
Michigan
Tate
Postal Savings Banks
Doyle
Postal Savings Bank Deposits. In This Opinion the Attorney-General
Kul
Postal Savings
Postal Savings Bank
Bell Rings At Soho As Youths Gather For Busy Day
Tuesday morning the youngsters of the Alma town era assemble as clanging choot bells mark the start of a bustling day. No definite figures yet, but activity appears steady and crews are planning morning tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Boon Alma
Opening Day Enrollment Boosted by Larger High School Attendance
The article notes high school enrollment growing with April adds to the total, about 150 on opening day including 27 seniors leaving next spring. Grammar and primary grades are full, rooms averaging over 40 pupils, and sanitation upgrades with five new drinking fountains. Teaching staff listed, with outlook of a strong, efficient corps and a program soon to run smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Ellsworth
H. A. Ward
Jessie Potter
Cena Potter
Olive Smith
Lena Gould
Luchtman
Maxwell
Wyant and Rowland form partnership in Alma
Fred Rowland resigns as cashier of Alma State Savings Bank after moving from Riverdale last fall. He joins A C Wyant of Gratiot County as Wyant and Rowland, a new auto firm planning to double Wyant’s 1911 sales by selling 156 cars this season. Citizens expect hustling, successful business growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred IL. Rowland
Alm
Riverdale
Alma Sute Savings Bank
Rowland
A. C. Wyant
Gratiot County
Wyant
Mr. Wyant
Alma
Messrs Wyant and
Rawlaid
Alma Day at Northern District Fair Thrills in Cadillac
Alma schoolchildren admitted free on September 4 at the Northern District Fair in Cadillac. Thrilling aeroplane flights by Jack Mazon aboard a Baldwin Red Devil, free vaudeville, concerts, stock and agricultural displays, and horse races promise extensive amusement. Cohen Bros heads to New York City for fall and winter goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Cadillac
Jack Mazon
America
Michigan
Joe Cohen
Luo Kelin
New York City
Cohen Bros
Laws for Michigan game in 1911 hunting season
Old and revised laws guide fall hunting in Michigan as game becomes scarce. It outlines permits for landowners and club members, limits on transporting migratory birds beyond state lines, and lists protected species and non game birds to avoid. The notice warns against defacing posted notices and stresses preservation alongside lawful hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Troattitates
City wins Water Power contract with Henry deal
The Consolidated Light and Power Co failed to secure the Henry water power as St Louis signed a contract at a regular council meeting. The city will pay Henry or his estate 2400 dollars yearly for water power and provide Felix O Melia seventy five horsepower for thirty years or until the Henry family dies. If the city gains the property early, O Melia pays 600 dollars rent until the 30 year term ends. Local officials hail the ironclad agreement as settled and current will be built soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Light and Power Co
Henry Water Power
St. Louis
Couneil
Fred Heary
City of
Mttnicipality
Giddings
Edwin V. Lyon
Henry
Felix O'Melia
O'Melia
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Board of Equalization—supervisors
William and
Water Caple
Alma College
Fonny
Edward ‘Titisocca
Doris Caster
BANK
Gadhier
Hirac. Moore
Mr. Moore Gomes
Security Trust Go
Treslay
Weduredey
Thorse
AL Cody
Ladies Guild
ST. John's
State Banks Ward
Soho
Copartnership
Gitar
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