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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
5
OCR ruins reveal a 1902 election discussion with references to Poweshigiol and Weld Un Alina. Mentions of parties Republicans and Democrats argue over seats, with forecasts on April 7 and ongoing campaigns.
A detailed report outlines opposition to a trust expansion linked to the Alma Sager Co. The article notes concerns over control of assets, potential shutdowns of factories, and the impact on workers. It mentions state filings and capital stock statements, with unnamed figures and dates obscured by garbled text.
Republicans of Arenda township met in caucus at the opera house and selected candidates for township offices. The slate includes Supervisor Dulavan Clerk A Tubus Treasurer C W Adnane Highway Commissioner T A Bly constables George Willard B Botton Frank Keefer Orrin L Eddy and others. After adjournment Seth A Tabbs Rollin Wood and Melvin Sharrar were named township committee for the ensuing year.
Rosene Waterbury of Palo visiting his aunt and new bicycle repair shop opened north of the women's hall. Henry A. Walker, pioneer of Gratiot County, dies at 72. funeral at Elm Hall with burial at Clay Hall. Francis leaves Union Telephone as construction manager and travels to Newark with wife. Arcade township ticket nominations filed. Mary B Dean dies. funeral at M.E. church. News on society events, literary reviews, and magazine notes from The Smart Set and Woman's Home Companion.
Washington bulletin notes Michigan figures for 1900 show 12,100 farms reporting wool crops with 1,734,224 fleeces shorn valued at 64,545. Stytisticg bees and honey list 100,407 hives, value 52,400 pounds. Honey produced 2,100,460 pounds and wax 38,800, value of honey and wax 100,012.
A public expression of gratitude for the kindness shown during the illness of a mother and sister. The note mentions floral offerings and lists several names and phrases, reflecting a community response and personal thanks amid a long sickness and recovery period.
Alma resident Mrs Thornton endorses Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills after relief from nervous headaches and unrest. She bought at Sharrar Mulholland Drug Store and reports good general benefit. Purchases show the product is sold by Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo New York with portrait and signature on each package.
Regular services at the Baptist church next Sunday include morning worship with Dr Hubbard speaking and an evening session ending the local option campaign titled Shut up that ox The Presbyterian church will observe the Lord’s Supper at morning service and present an illustrated sermon in the evening on building the Tabernacle Sabbath School and Endeavor meetings occur at usual times The Bay View Circle meets with Mrs Paddock on Wednesday
Advertises Triton Percale Wrappers and travel offers via the Marquette route to California. Mentions low rates during March and April for settlers from all stations to Montana Oregon and Washington. Directs readers to contact agents in Saginaw Michigan for routes and prices.
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