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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
2
An Alma Record item from a 1008 issue is partially readable noting a public notice or listing. The legible fragment mentions a date April 29 and a venue or topic titled Sudscription with references to Ferrak and recoil. The rest of the text is garbled.
Official call to Republican electors of Michigan to convene May 12 1908 at Majestic Theater Grand Rapids to elect delegates and alternates to the national convention in Chicago and to nominate electors for president and VP, plus select a State Central Committee and other business. Delegates allotted by county votes and district caucuses, credentials and organization noted, dates set by state committee.
Isaac Seaver announces candidacy for Probate Judge on the Republican ticket in the Gratiot County September primary. He pledges continued faithful service, noting seven and one third years in office and urging strong support if nominated and elected. April 1908 Ithaca Michigan
The annual meeting of the Civic Approivement League is called for Friday at three o'clock in the Presbyterian church. A large attendance is earnestly requested as, besides the election of officers, important business will come before the meeting. By order of the president.
The Brock buliday site on West Superior Street, formerly a laundry, has been leased by Mr A Hanter and will be a modern plumbing and tin shop. Honter, a skilled worker with years of experience, bought the stock tools and goodwill and will move to the new location with a full line of up to date plumbers goods. Also seeking a competent girl for general housework. inquire Mrs James G Krom at 421 W Sapartor.
Messrs. King and Lee of Alma consolidate control of a major Boston worsted mill with annual output surpassing 1 million dollars. The new venture will produce high grade dress goods and open offices in Chicago Cleveland and New York City. Lee leads sales while King handles finances from Alma. Lee to remain home part of the year amid expanded duties.
Francis King mayor appeals for public help to improve municipal cleanliness. Citizens are urged to burn combustible matter and tidy streets and alleys during a general outdoor cleaning May 5 7, with Street Commissioner John Greig coordinating. The Board of Trade president Dr J T Lancashire and Woman's Civic League president Mrs John S Canle endorse the effort.
Misc local notes and ads show Alma Roller Mills selling seed corn at low prices amid a going out of business sale. Nearby residents and visitors including John Robinson, Wm Gann, and Mayor King are mentioned in brief society items. Also advertised are for sale radiators and local cigars, with various residents stopping by and commenting on products and events.
Local page markets Alma made cigars from Michigan’s Alma city, with prices and promotions. Mentions visitors from Ithaca St Louis Bangor Elgin and Onaway, church notices, a Presbyterian meeting, and real estate activity by G H Carl agency detailing several land and lot sales and transfers in Alma and nearby areas.
The Nelson brothers H B and G A Nelson bought Montigel foundry on Pine Avenue on November 21 1907 and formed Nelson Brothers on March 9 1999. They undertake $1500 in improvements including a new office building a 20x machine shop with cement floor hoisting gear and drive through entry a updated wood shop blacksmith shop and steam heated buildings. The old machine shop becomes a stock warehouse as repairs finish the plant will be fully modernized and expanded signage to reflect rapid growth.
A jury in Ithecs before Judge Seart acquits Amos Praty after hearing this week’s evidence. The verdict was delivered Wednesday afternoon marking an end to the People v Praty trial.
A Michigan court upholds that a druggist is liable for illegal sales made by a clerk even in respondent absence. The decision notes Section 881 lacks intent requirement and cites the Wilson Law on interstate liquor transport, applying state police power to regulate sales.
Mrs Frank Keefer underwent surgery last Monday and is recovering well. Bill Rollin had a Monday procedure for a venous blockage in the foot. A baby girl was born Saturday April 25 to Mr and Mrs Frank Church. Miss Bessie Amy tends to a patient in the country this week. Dr Brainerd consulted with Dr Hubbard at Ventaburg last week. Miss Nellie Simon is spending two weeks with her parents in Bay City.
Notice announces a time change for church evening services starting Sunday May 3, with services now beginning at TM instead of 7200 oclock as previously scheduled, urging readers to remember the new time.
The May schedule lists weekly Sunday evening subjects from The Coming of the Birds May 10 to The Greatest Battlefield in History May 31. The notice invites attendance, music by the choir, and a blessing, signed Alfred Jennings Funnell, pastor.
A representative number of United Home Pro tectors Praternity stockholders met at Alma City Hall to hear a report from a committee that attended a Saginaw meeting. They planned to send a representative to Lansing on May 4 to reorganize or transact mutual business. A report will be given May 6 at the city hall and interested stockholders or inventors are urged to attend.
L Hokemeyer of Chicago, who bought the creamery property in Ahepherd, is finishing arrangements for the warting and cheese factory. Machinery is installed and Hokemeyer notes he can compete with the Piosaunt condensed milk factory prices, per Lebo tla Co Republican.
Help wanted for general automotive factory labor at the Reo Motor Car Company in Lansing Michigan. Applicants should report to Bos 00 for clearance and placement.
Citizens of Alma who missed the Opera House entertainment last Monday recall a superb program by Helena Stone and companions Miss Stone early ranks of harpists Mrs Mryde Koon Cherry and cor soloist presented an outstanding show. Cherryman’s reading and Riley’s meter tone impressed. the event drew an eager crowd despite small attendance and encores.
Attorney-General Bird ruled that candidates may file petitions up to the legal maximum while warning that filing more can lead to prosecution for mindeamen or misconduct. The decision aims to prevent an early bird tactic by gathering excessive signatures, potentially harming other candidates' access to the ticket.
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