Sugar prices rise as refined sugar hits twenty two year high
A New York dispatch notes sugar at 7 cents per pound, the highest in 22 years, driven by speculative buying and a world oversupply. With 250,000 tons of raw sugar from Hawaii and Java en route and a German beet crop drought, Arbuckle and American Refining control prices, while shipments begin to arrive in Atlantic ports within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hawaii
Java
Germany
Arbuckle
Arbuckle Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Brooklyn
Aum
American Refining Company
Tawa
Atlantic
Philadelphia
Boston
United States
Booth Family Reunites After Six Years at 417 Euclid
Mr and Mrs J E Booth of 417 Euclid avenue hosted a reunion Sunday bringing together all their children. Attendees included Mr and Mrs F G Booth and Edwin of San Bernardino Cal Mr and Mrs Geo Argent Lena of Lanting Mrs Ida Crites and Nina Miss Vinnie Booth and Bert Booth of Sumner. The day featured a reunion dinner and friendly visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
J. E. Booth
Euclid Avenue
F. G. Booth
Edwin
San Bernardino
Cal
Geo. Argent
Lena
Lanting
C. L. Booth
Bert
Sumner
Ida Crites
Nina
Vinnie Booth
Ing
Brain
Petrie v Miller Saw Trimmer Co Trial Ends Monday Night
A civil trial between Petrie and Miller Saw Trimmer Co concluded Monday night with evidence presented on both sides. Judge Sears is expected to rule in November after the damages and remedies are argued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrie Vs Miller
Seventh Day Adventists Service Schedule and Leader
Seventh Day Adventists hold service every Sabbath at 11 30 am with Sabbath school at 10 30 am Daniel Wood is the Elder in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabathc
Daniel Wood
Elder
MacCabees Rate Readjustment at Port Huron Meeting
At a special review of the Great Camp Knights of the Modern MacCabees in Port Huron on September 1, plans for rate readjustment were adopted for Class 3 members. Transfers to Plan B C D G are offered with rates three years less than attained age, or to Plan D or G by paying rates at entry age. if no election by December 1, 1911, members may keep current rates and the difference to attained age will be charged against their certificate with compound interest at 4 percent deducted at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Modern Maccabees
Port Huron
Alma Grain and Lumber Co Restores Water Power Amid Steam Boiler Lease
Alma Grain and Lumber Co began repairs to boost water power after a steam boiler lease caused a blackout. Repairs and new dynamos were rushed to restore lights, with outages affecting the public and customers, who were urged to use alternative lighting. The firm apologized for the disruption and promised improved service once the machinery runs smoothly again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Grain and Lumber Co
Wickes Fros
Saginaw
Mukerts
Hoilyr
Might
Ray
List of Jurors for Gratiot County October Term 1911
Drawn for the October term of the Circuit Court for Gratiot County beginning October 2, 1911 at 9 a.m. includes jurors from Ithaca Alma St Louis Elba Bethany Breckenridge Ashley Perrinton Wheeler Wheeler Fulton etc. Names listed with towns and wards across the county.
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County of Gratiot
M. Brooks
Orson—Arcada
Ithaca
Baker
George—Emerson
Bartholmew
Wm. H
St. Louis
Ward
Clark
Harry
Alma
2Nd Ward
Colthorp
Albert
Bethany
Demott
Charles
Washington
Pompeii
Foote
J W Blakeslee Spends Tuesday on Remit Business
J W Blakeslee spent Tuesday in Remit handling business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Blakeslee
Remit
Egg quality basis movement targets 340 million loss
The Department of Agriculture reports an investigation showing most losses come from improper handling on farms and in country stores. A proposed remedy is buying eggs on a quality basis rather than case count, a method spreading across states with official backing. The bulletin outlines steps for farmers, merchants, railways, and shippers, noting eggs' aggregate annual value at 620 million dollars, comparable to major crops and far above tobacco.
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Department of Agriculture
Surprised Their Friends in Quiet Lincol Avenue Marriage
Miss Anna Colby and Mr. Max Ewers wed last Thursday evening at 30 o'clock in a ceremony performed by Justice Chadwick. Only witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. John Barden. The couple will reside in their home on Lincoln Avenue, prepared by the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Colby
Max Ewers
Justice Chadwick
John Barden
Alma Eastern Star Lodge Hosts Ithaca Ladies and Guests
The Alma Eastern Star lodge entertained Ithaca lodge ladies and husbands last Friday with music by Miss McGrahan, G. V. Wright, Miss Ira Amsbury and Miss Hazel Bahlke. A three course dinner for sixty five was served at Wright House, decorated with asters daisies and candles. Mrs Parr planned the dinner. Afterward the group visited Masonic Hall where the Ithaca Chapter exemplified the work and initiated two candidates before returning on the late train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Eastern Star Lodge
Ithaca Lodge
Wright House
McGrahan
G. V. Wright
Ira Amsbury
Hazel Bahlke
Millinery and Suit Opening At Creaser Building
Mesdames Humphrey and Miller opened in the Creaser building with Humphrey’s millinery on the right featuring new season hats and Miss Rose Jacobs assisting. Miller’s side showcases latest women’s wear while offices and workrooms sit in the rove. Rugs and fixtures pending arrival, large Nights not yet connected, but store looks attractive and Alma women praise the location. Attendance at the opening was high and fall business prospects seem bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Humphrey and Miller
Mrs. Humphrey
Dr Bruske Welcomes Alma Students At Presbyterian Pulpit
In a Sabbath sermon at Alma’s Presbyterian church President Dimske greeted a large audience of students and citizens. He urged followers to heed Jesus call “Follow Me” and live in His mind and life, stressing the essential thing in religion and the power of the Gospel for youth to reflect Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Dimske
Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Matthew
Jesus Christ
Record editor retires for rest after seven years of work
C J Brown, editor of the Record, has given seven years to producing the country weekly. He sought rest for health and left the current issue in the hands of office staff while he and Mrs. Brown vacation at May View. The paper apologizes for any flaws and asks readers to judge their effort.
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C.J. Brown
Wace
Detroit firm plans waterpower system across central Michigan
Plans approved by the state railroad commission authorize Power and Light Company of Detroit to build five Chippewa river dams between Mt Pleasant and Midland with a high tension loop line to connect central towns. J L Hudson is president and C S Abbott is VP and GM. Immediate bonds of 500000 and total bonds of 2000000 are approved. One dam contract has been let to Decker and Co of Detroit, power expected by year end. Towns to be served include Clare, Midland, Belding, St Johns, Alma, St Louis and Saginaw. company says no competition with Commonwealth. Work starts at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power and Light Company
Lansing
Grand Rapids Press
State Railroad Commission and Power and Light Company of
Detroit
Capital
Chippewa River
Mt. Pleasant
Midland
J. L. Hudson
C.S. Abbott
Decker & Co
Clare
Midand
Tonia
Belding
St. Johns
Alma
St. Louis
Saginaw
Abbott
Commonwealth Company
Court limits raises for county and township officials
Lansing dispatch reports Attorney General Kuhn ruling that new salary increases cannot take effect for county school commissioners and township officers. The act allowing officer raises without a vote has no election mechanism, and the law’s August 1 start date means appointees cannot receive higher pay. Constitution restrictions bar post election salary changes.
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Lansing
Offic
Kuhn
St. Clair County
Hickok and partners announce post October hay prices
Notice from J. B. Hickok and Sons with partners Krown Dunkle and A. L. Eicher stating higher feed costs will raise hay prices after October 1. Prices listed: single horse to hay twenty cents. team to hay two horses to hay with night stay unspecified. all-night hay service noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hicok & Son Krown & Dunkle A. L. Eicher
Return of Rev Doty and Lansing District Appointments
The 76th annual Michigan Conference of the M E Church at Kalamazoo closed with appointment readings for the Lansing District. Rev W R Doty remains in Alma for another year as residents praise his two years of service and the close ties he built within and beyond the church. Delevan, recently in Ann Arbor preparing a home, returned Sunday evening, and Miss Marjorie left Alma for the university city.
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Michigan
M. E
Kalamazoo
Lansing
French Lansing
Alma
W. R. Doty
Ashley
John Clemens
Bannister
George Brown
Bath
C. A. Whaley
Belding
G. W. Maxwell
Berlin
South Berlin
W. W. Chatherd
Breckenridge
W. F. Emery
Carson City
H. V. Wade
Crystal
Jesse Burdge
Delta
F.S. Kinney
DeWitt
G .T. Fisher
Caplain
L. B. Kenyon
Eagle
Charles Hayward
Elsie
O. J. Goden
Grand Ledge
C. E. Pollock
Gresham
P. D. Huff
Hoytville
C A. Jacobs
Hubbardston
J. S. Valentine
Ionia
M. M. Callen
Ithaca
Alfred Way
Central
J. T. LeGear
First
J. T. Weldon
Michigan Avenue
C. J. Kruse
Lyon
W. W. Hurd
Maple Rapids
G. W. Plews
Mason
C. L. Beebe
Middleville
Sethton
D. C. Crawford
Nashville
R. R. Atchison
North Star
F. E. Chamberlain
Okemos
Carl Seipp
Orange
A. E. North
Orleans
W. M. P. Jerrett
Ovid
T. G. R. Brownlow
Palo
C. H. Wirth
Perrinton
C. H. Kelsey
Portland
W. W. Slee
Potterville
E. Sprague
Riverdale
G. L. Traver
St. Johns
J. H. Wilcox
St. Louis
W. J. Elmer
Shepardsville
J. H. Bancroft
Sheridan
H. H. Harris
Sunfield
A. E. Wynn
Vermontville
T. H. Leaemon
Wacousta
J. W. Rochelle
Wheeler
B. J. Youngs
Woodland
W. P. Manning
W. E. Doty
Ck. Delevan
Ann Arbor
Marjorie
University City
Social duties and parties mark campus social calendar
Mrs. W A Bahlke hosted a Five Wonderful party for Mrs Ray Turek of Jacksonville Florida. Mrs. W S Turek entertained in her honor. Miss Iva Amburg hosted about twenty girls for Ruth Kellar of Standish visiting Alma. Dr A F Bruske and wife welcomed college faculty guests. Yo WC A held receptions at Wright Mall and Pioneer Hall for female and male students with stunts and refreshments. Tomorrow Wright Hall hosts a joint reception for newcomers as well. Mrs Francis King gave a bridge party on State Street.
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W. A. Bahlke
Ray Turek
Jacksonville
Fla
Turek
Iva Amburg
Ruth Kellar
Standish
Alma
A. F. Bruske
Salie Messinger
Mary Sharp
Wright Mall
Pioneer Hall
MC. A
Wright Hall
Francis King
State Street
Aerial Mail Route Approved For Airplane Letter Service
Postmaster General Hitchcock approves an experimental aeroplane mail route between a Brooklyn branch and Nash Boulevard aerodrome on Long Island during the International aviation meet from late September to early October. The British opened a similar route from Hendon to Windsor Castle last Saturday, delivering about 114,080 letters, prompting U.S. interest in future airship letter service between cities.
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Hitchcock
Brooklyn
Nash HW Boulevard
Long Island
Postet Tice Department
British Postal Administration
Gergplenes
Hendon
England
Wicktor Castle
United Sestes
Real estate transfers list shows parcels from multiple cities
A long reel of transfers records deeds between H Romine and W Rings and others, including lots in Trapps Elm Hall, North Star M E, Emerson and Ithaca, with sums like 100 8500 and 2000 dollars. Several entries cite property parcels such as nw and se quarters, bk numbers, and local add lines. Also notes Mrs F W Ruggles spent Monday in Saginaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romine
W. Rings
Trapps
Elm Hall
E. J. Kinney
E. Allen
North Star
M. E. Bradley
E. G. Sutton
Erne
Sumner
A.B. Morris
D. Peters
J. Allen
R. J. Fraker
Alma
Paar Bie
Arcada
Simpson
St. Louie Sugar Co
A. Crosley
M. Miller
Fulton Add
Perrin- Row
Foo
Penn
B. Miller
W. W. Cushing
Feast of Tabernacle Observances Set For October Dates
The article notes the Jewish New Year observance begins at sundown September 25 with services at 7 45 PM, and the Day of Atonement starts October 1 leading to October 2. Feast of Tabernacles is October 6 and 7, with an eighth day on October 14. Purim, Passover, and Weeks follow in later months.
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wWen
Destructive Blaze Destroys Home of Mrs Sophronia Evans
A Wednesday morning fire near town center destroyed the home of Mrs Sophronia Evans around 10 o'clock. The adjacent residence of Marshal Barnard was saved by bucket brigade efforts. The Evans property suffered total loss, with the fire also damaging another nearby building before being controlled. Riverdite Promoter.
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Sophronia Evans
Marshal Barnard
Bucket Brigade
Evane
Lewis
Riverdite
Beautiful Naldrett Vault Arrives for Fulton Cemetery
The Clement Naldrett vault base arrived Friday afternoon and was moved to Fulton cemetery on Saturday. The granite base measures about seven by twelve feet and will support a marble vault reaching seven to eight feet above ground. It will occupy two lots in the center of the Fulton division and house one casket and a small urn chamber for Mr. Naldrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Naldrett
Fulton Cemetery
Fulton Division
Mr. Naldrett
Middleton Record
Opened Shorthand and Typing Training School in Alma
George T. Churchill, formerly in charge of Alma College's Commercial Department, opens a new training school in Powers theatre building. With typewriters and adding machines, the aim is to avoid overcrowding and select pupils carefully so graduates are proficient and command better starting salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids Herald
Alma
Churchill
Alma College
George T. Churchill
Powers
Middle West
Anti-Saloon League address at M E church
F T Bower spoke at the M E church in Traverse City on Sunday morning under district auspices of the Anti-Saloon League. He offered an intensely interesting speech with an optimistic view and bright outlook for the liquor question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Bower
Traverse City
Anti-Saloon League
M. E
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Hival
Seventh Day Adventists
Ike Gywn
Darness
AMA
Eastern Star Lodge of
DR. Bruske
East Iheven
Bay View
Nail OY Aeroplane
Fot
George W. Long
Mre
F. W. Ruggles
Inqgrand Rapids
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