Use of Fire Team for Village Sprinkling Wagon Sparks Debate
A Alma, Michigan taxpayer writes to urge citizen input on village council plans to use the fire team to pull a sprinkling wagon during the coming season. He argues dangers to fire safety if the team is distant from the fire hall and notes broad taxpayer concern over off-main street residents’ access to dust control. The letter dated April 14 appeals for equal rights to public services amid budget and safety considerations.
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Ihe
Alma
Main Street
Ron
Tam
Accident injures N. J. McCullough in Pompeii
A man named N. J. McCullough suffered a painful accident in Pompeii last week when he fell from a barn rear of a hotel with a load of cigar boxes. One box struck his left side, causing internal injuries as the cigars were crushed in the fall.
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N. J. McCullough
Pompeii
Mr. McCullough
New England Excursions From Chicago For Boston Trip
For the New England excursion to Boston on July 6 10 1908 the Wabs road will sell tickets at one fare plus 200 for the roundtrip. Choice of routes. Write for a handsome illustrated folder giving full particulars. J A Panes A G P A 7 Adams St Chicago.
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Boston
Wabs Road
J. A. Panes
Adama
Chicago
Stock Raising in Gratiot County Drives Growth and Wealth
Gratiot County emerges as a rising stock producer with nearly $50,000 in cattle shipped from Alma during late March and April. A. W. Wright’s farms lead the shipments, totaling about 800 cattle fattened for prime sale and 175 feeders sold to Detroit. Wright also moved 1500 lambs this spring, bought by Arthur Shaw of Vernon, with buyers Labbs & Hooper of Alma and Kinter & Co. of Shepherd handling major sales.
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Gratiot
Wright
Michigan
Wright & Doane
Charles Hoo
Detroit
Ohio
Arthur Shaw
Vernon
Easter Storm Dampens Alma Hat Market
A plain April storm hit Alma last Saturday night and Easter, halting new hat displays in streets and churches. The weather was widespread across the state, with heavier rainfall than earlier spring storms. The river rose several feet higher than the ice-melt level, but no damage occurred.
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Alma
Public petition urged to clear mill pond
A Record article quoting prominent citizens on cleaning the mill pond spurred support. Many residents unaffiliated with interviews now favor the improvement and a public spirited person is urged to circulate a petition for council action. The boat club is asked to take the lead in organizing the effort.
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Pases
Boat Club
Davis Denies Charges in Ithaca Court House Probe
Officials in Ithaca conduct a closed inquiry into alleged misconduct by Jerry Davie during a 17 year tenure as overseer of the poor fort. Davis contends charges are false and politically motivated as witnesses are examined by county commissioners. J M Everden named agent for Gratiot county by Governor Blaias.
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Court House
Ithaca
Jerry Davie
Davis
J. M. Everden
State Board of Correction and Charities
Gratiot County
Bliaa
Notice to secure loose dogs in Arcada township
State health board orders all dogs off leash be securely muzzled or restrained and cats found without proper muzzle or cover to face summary punishment by constable or police. Arcada township publishes notice in this issue as required. Expect local protests and debate over dog control measures.
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State Board of Health
Boards of Health
Arcada
Halt Mae to New Orleans halt Mae to New Orleans
National Mapufactorers Association meeting in New Orleans April 15 17 and American Medical Association meeting May 5 8 mobile and Ohio A KR agents sell tickets at one fare for round trip contact home agent or write Jno M Beal 4 G P A St Louis for particulars
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Mapufactorers’ Association
New Orleans
American Medical Association
Mobile
Ohio A. KR
Jno
M. Beal
St. Louis
Easter Observed In Alma Churches With Decor and Sermons
Easter was appropriately observed in Alma last Sunday with special programs, fern decorations, and sermons on the holiday. Services followed announcements from The Record and drew good attendance both morning and evening. All debtors to D V Hubbell are urged to settle accounts now. location is first door west of the American Express office.
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Alma
Sern
Hubbell
American Express
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First State Bank
Aue
WS Turek & Co
Bani Alma
Caplin
Alma State
W. Kelly
Opera House
Alma, Mich
Herbert N. Hayes
Notary Public
Hoffick. Ret
F. G. Olp
New Pollasky Block
New York Life
Wand
Standard Stock, Fire and Tornado Companies
W. W. Kinch
Alma State Savings Bank
Pension Av and
Nora
Alma Roller Mills
Bakers
G. B. Porter
A. W. Wright
Messingers Alma
Call and See
F. E. Pollasky
J. M. Montigel
Iowa
Deering Harvesting CO
Mae
Huon
C. B. McCandless
Ellin
J. P. Losey’s
Madam Revere
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