21 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1905
Page
1
The Grand Ledge Independent reports members of the Grand Ledge Business Men's Association are compiling a list of people who trade with them. The goal is to assign each head of a family a proper standing as a debt payer, with prompt payers receiving top marks in a businesslike rating system.
A Saturday morning blaze on the second floor of H. J. Tuger’s building in St Louis caused severe interior fires and near total loss of the Odd Fellows lodge’s furniture. A barber shop on the front lower floor also suffered damage. Insur ance covered the losses. This marked St Louis’s third major fire recently.
The Lee Mercantile Co opened its new store on Tuesday morning with ideal weather and heavy crowds in the afternoon and evening. The event featured extensive decorating, a costly orchestra, and fine entertainment, drawing large local attendance and showcasing the grand opening preparations.
Lansing April 16 The house debated a Double-Ivory primary bill in a long session filled with earnest argument and party tensions. The Dickinson substitute gained majority support, and after reconvening the bill was amended to include party nominations for governor, passing the house with unanimous approval before heading to the senate in a revised form.
Fred Raymond presents Old Arkansas a latest comedy in its fifth season with strong scenery and mechanical effects. The show delivers natural humor and sudden hilarities keeping audiences amused, as reserved seating is available at Goo E Sharrar’s dra store.
The two day session of the Mid:1le Sunday School Association ended in strong attendance at events across local churches. Officers elected for Arcada Townships Sunday School Association include President Prof. A P Cook and Vice President Geo Taylor with Frances Smith as secretary treasurer. Mrs Bruske and Mrs Pringle oversee the bare department and Mrs Bruce Clement leads the cradle department. The state association aims to mobilize pastors superintendents and teachers to strengthen youth foundations for future state leadership and county prosperity.
The Dell ing family gathered Sunday April 1 at Stunner to honor E E Delling on his fifty first birthday. Six of the unbroken Wren children, their spouses and friends shared a fish supper prepared by Mrs Delling. Attending were Fret Delling and children Hazel and Harvey of Arcada. Lewis Boyer and daughters Ethel and Edna of Sumner. John Detling and children Ethel Dessia Oscar of Newark. Frank Howey and Ralph Alvord with son Dew of Sumner. Bert Klock and Me of Sumner. Alvord, injured in a hunting accident last fall, is recovering. One daughter and husband, Mr and Mrs Bert Klock, were absent along with another daughter and husband.
Real estate professionals form the Gratiot County Real Estate Association to aid buyers sellers and agents. A committee of Geo Aldrich J L Potts O J Tuttle G H Bansill and P W Creaser will meet in Ithaca next Monday to finalize the organization and draft by laws.
An East Pasadena reader recalls a mild Southern California winter in 1k, noting minimal frost, early spring gardens, and thriving citrus and flowers. The piece describes local land values near Baldwin ranch, San Gabriel’s Old Mission site, and a foggy ascent from Mt Lowe to Mt Lowe summit with views over four states and a cafe at the top.
This week the old council met on April 4 to report on Special Assessment Roll No 1 and authorize collection by the city treasurer. Wills for election expenses were noted. On April 6 the council canvassed election returns and certified results. The first meeting of the new council, led by Mayor Delavan, had no inaugural address. Appointments were made across departments and silent bonds accepted.
The Board of Supervisors faces a special session next Monday to decide a new drain law that shifts control from the supervisors to the drain commissioners. Also under review is heating the courthouse and jail at the special session as a separate agenda item.
The Alma Methodist church has hosted nightly revival meetings for nearly three weeks drawing large crowds and excitement. About 150 people professed conversion with 50 young men aged 15 to 25 and a similar number of young women among them. Roughly fifty members have joined the church already and more are planned for next Sunday as pastor C. E. Hong oversees the continued revival effort.
The wool market this year looks strong with very large shipments expected from the local buyer in Alma. Alma is noted as one of the best wool markets in the state and Uber prices paid by buyers keep conditions favorable, encouraging farmers to bring loads to Alma where they will fetch high prices.
Professor Rockwell resigns after two years of service, praising solid administration at Alma Schools and expressing gratitude to staff, students, and the community for support during his tenure.
Professor A F Rockwell tendered resignation as Alma school superintendent to take effect year end. Board schedules Saturday election for successor. Rockwell, praised for six years of steady admin, leaves open field for candidates timely to apply. His wife joins community in wishing them well.
James H. Bailey died at his home in Breckenridge on Monday morning April 11 after a short illness from paralysis. Born April 1 1810 in Hillsdale County Michigan, he moved to Gratiot then Alma before returning to Breckenridge. Survived by wife Melisa, nine children Loren A Fred G Harrie E May M Lon J Nora and eleven grandchildren and three brothers Edwin Loren B Ely. funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm Rev Brent Harding officiating. Burial in Breckenridge Cemetery.
At the State Camp meeting in Lancing Michigan on April 1 Mrs J E Fuller presided as delegates were chosen to the Supreme Camp Mr J E Puller of Alma was elected delegate from Michigan eleventh district to represent the state at the Swa in takeae be held in To Kansas in the first week of June
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