24 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1907
Page
1
The College Nine defeated Mt Pleasant Indians 8 to 4 in a varsity baseball game. The contest featured strong pitching and timely hitting from both sides at the home field.
Alma and Mt. Pleasant played a spring baseball game marked by hearty town support. Helmer belted a first inning home run while Alma miscue led to a Mt. Pleasant fourth inning homer. Duncanson pitched well until an injury ended his outing with S. Duncanson finishing. Rosters list Magidson Mosherab Campbell Newitt Helmer Stickel Duncanson Balmer Campbell Nevitt and others.
The Record reports Chas Rhodes pharmacy will distribute the 1997 Kodol Almanac and Two Hundred Year Calendar from E C DeWitt & Co of Chicago. Courtesy copies will be given to Alma residents who visit the pharmacy. The almanac offers entertainment, business advice, health hints, weather predictions, and general information.
A roof fire broke out Sunday near noon at the Grand Central a frame hotel on Superior Street. High winds hampered early detection but nearby residents and the quick fire department response prevented a major blaze. Cause reported as a defective chimney.
Dr Bruske returned from the National Pence and Arbitration conference in New York noting many prominent men and crowded hotels. He says Mr Carnegie is not a great talker and no definite business occurred. Bruske left the city Wednesday afternoon after missing the Roosevelt event, noting four banquets were required to accommodate all attendees.
Mrs Calvin B Fisher aged 76 born Mary Rhodes in Saratoga County New York June 9 1836 married in 1849. She lived on a Seville township farm since 1855 and after her husband died in 1886 mostly resided in Alma. She leaves fourteen children eight living and three sisters. Funeral at Elwell with large attendance, burial at Prichard Cemetery.
A fire at the McLaren home corner Centre Street and Maple Avenue last Saturday morning caused heavy damage. It began in the roof from a defective chimney and spread quickly. firefighters battled the blaze, removing some goods from the first floor while upstairs contents were ruined by fire and water. The roof, siding, and upright were damaged, and plastering must be redone. Insurance coverage was $1,900.
C K Ackerman of Durand promoted farmer lines in Ashley, forming the Ashley Rural Telephone Co with O N Fairbanks as president, Henry Kennett secretary, George Mitchell treasurer, and Frank Kennett and R Perdew as directors. Capitalized at 16000 in shares of 20 each, the line will connect with Ashley and the Union system, expanding rural phones across north, northwest, and west of Ashley.
Pine River Farmers' Club will assemble at Wallace Chapin's on Wednesday May 1. The program includes opening exercises, a selection by Mr Abbott, a beating by Mrs Curtis, a cornet solo by Mr Mey, a paper by Mr Davenport, a selection by Mrs Myres, a question box led by Mrs H M Davenport.
Jamies Anstey of Ashley holds a 5 Sydd certificate No 1741 dated November, 1870, with an apparent surplus in circulation. He has refused $100 offers for it on several occasions. Only one more of this issue is claimed to be in circulation.
Forty carloads of Beet Fertilizer totaling 30 tons will be distributed at Alma on Friday April 5. Farmers needing beet fertilizer may call to arrange pickup. J. N. Cowper and Mrs. J T Gaffney advertise a new line of Battery Braids Hugs threads and Luster cotton along with a full range of fancy articles.
A Friday evening program presents Al Martin at the Home Talent Opera House featuring Country Store acts and entertainment. Local patrons are invited to attend this community showcase with a varied lineup and no admission stated.
The article previews an upcoming Friday performance at the Opera House by Al Martin's Country Store troupe under the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society. It lists a large cast of characters including Al Martin, Marie Martin, Anla Holliday Beas, Anna, Helen Lancashire, Edna Swigart, Sam Johnson, and many others, with multiple acts and musical numbers spread over four scenes.
Ben Bechtel of a treated farm one mile east and half south of Sumner faced disaster last Monday at noon when a brush fire he started spread to his barn. The blaze, driven by a strong wind, destroyed the barn, two horses, and all personal property inside. No insurance was carried, following another recent misfortune for Bechtel.
A new concrete viaduct costing about 6000 will start soon under the P M tracks near the freight depot. It will alter the creek bed and remove the stream from S Messinger's property. Large piles of crushed stone gravel and sand are on site. To get the best 250 meal call at the Fern Hotel, F Gray, Prop.
Governor Warner designates May 3 1907 as Arbor Day in Michigan urging planting trees vines and shrubs at homes and along highways. The proclamation calls schools to organize observances to inspire youth and improve the state’s beauty and heritage through tree planting.
Mrs Mary Jane Bushnell died peacefully in Hahnemann Hospital Chicago early Wednesday morning April 17 after several weeks illness born Bridgewater Wisconsin August 18 1833 she lived in Alma for years and cared for quiet strength and Christian faith Mr Bushnell preceded her in death daughters Mrs Wim Thomas Northport Michigan and Miss Eleanora Bushnell Chicago mourn her private burial River Side Cemetery Alma Friday April 19 Rev B S Bates Berwyn IL spoke words of comfort to family and relatives
Arcadia Grange No. 500 met in regular session April with seven officers present. Worthy Master presided. May Pomona entertainment planned with committees named. Hay to be supplied for horses. Several members reported as ill with measles amid epidemic concerns. Lecturer chaired remainder. program shortened. Forestry catechism reviewed. Roll call 28 present. Burt Bailey and family of Star Grange attended. Penny march and dining to close.
At the directors meeting held Friday evening April 19 the Alma Board of Trade voted in new members S. Messinger T. A. Johnson F. E. Pollasky J. M. Montigel A. W. Brock H. G. Bansill Jas G. Chase B. Sprague G. A. Habner M. C. Guthrie, listing the new members approved.
The Ithaca council held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening, April 16, and confirmed annual appointments including Marshal Watson J. Clark and Deputy Marshal Win Toles, Street Commissioner Henry Curtis, Village Attorney John T. Mathews, Health Officer Willard Monfort, and other posts with T. S. Barnes and O. G. Tattle on the board of review and J. T. Zarbaugh elected president pro tem.
V 8 Hollenbeck returned from Kansas and Utah after leading a 25 member Alma party. They traveled via Toledo St Louis Kansas City Pustio Ogden, with few meals and no major incidents. He describes fertile Utah valleys mild climates, Coffeyville’s growth, westward weather harms, and Salt Lake City visits.
Members of the M E Church and Epworth League hosted a reception for Mr and Mrs George Taylor at the C L Conins residence last evening. The event ran from five to ten with many attendees and fine musical selections. Mr Taylor departs for Aberdeen Washington next Thursday and Mrs Taylor will join him later as they plan to make Washington their future home.
On Wednesday May 1 the citizens of Alma gain free mail delivery. Carriers drew lots for routes with Lars Porter taking Bowle No 1 covering the south side of Superior Street W S Hollenbeck taking No 2 for the north side of Superior Street and Mr Callahan assigned Superior Street for Woodward Avenue. The city is divided among the three cashiers.
A meeting to form a Civic Improvement Association for Alma will be held in the Wright House parlors on Thursday May 2 at 5 pm. All women interested in the citys cleanliness and beauty are urged to attend. The notice also mentions Convie & Comvic inviting inquiries about new furniture lines.
Chas K Densmore aged 82 died April 6 1907 at his Sumner home after a long illness. Born January 1826 in Lydun Maine he moved to Michigan as a child and spent most of his life in Jackson County near Hanover where a large farm once stood. Survived by wife Clorinda Ray mond and four children A K Densmore Lansing Mrs Hartell Hensey Sumner and I A Densmore Sumner plus their mother. Funeral held by W S Mosher Maple Rapids. burial in Pritchard cemetery.
Jotham Allen a noted agricul turalist at Michigan Sugar Co Alma plant has begun grading the Rockingham farm east of Woodworth Avenue for subdivision into city lots. By June 5 he will offer an auction lunch for sale to the highest bidder, with prime building lots near the river and post office at affordable prices.
The People vs Joe Hubbard pled guilty to resisting an officer and was fined 25 dollars. The People vs Peter Martin was fined 40 dollars for liquor law violation. The People vs James Odell and Henry Odell were in a burglary trial.
The Michigan Investor outlines St Louis Mich bonded debt from late 19th and early 20th century issues. It lists light bonds from 1899 and 1901 at various 4 percent rates, public improvement bonds of 1901 1902 and 1903, and a total bonded indebtedness around 21,000 dollars. The document aggregates several municipal securities including Refunding and Public Improvement bonds with fixed interest.
The College second team defeated the High School team 16 to 8 on the High School diamond last Monday afternoon. After a tight start through five innings, College surged in the sixth to rally for the win. The listed lineups show players from both sides with several scoring chances and hits.
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