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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

3

Doan's Kidney Pills Said to Cure Kidney Trouble

Local testimonial from A Mack of Alma Michigan claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure backache and kidney trouble caused by weak kidneys. The ad urges readers to buy at Chee Riodes' drug store and notes a price of cents with Poster Milburne Buffalo as sale agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.

A. Mack Grant Street Alma Mich Chee Riodes Milburne Buffolo New York Univer States Doans

Best Healer in the World Says Maine Vet Uses Arnica Salve

Best Healer in the World claims Bucklea's Arnica Salve heals long standing army wound and ob stinae sores. East Raymond Maine resident Shov F Starbird reports success in veterinary business. Price 2c at George KE Shartar's drug store.

Shov. F. Starbird East Raymond Maine Bucklea George KE Shartar

Dear Sirs in 1817 I bought Kodol for my stomach

A letter from N Cornell in Roding Georgia dated August 27 1904 thanks WE C DeWitt Co Chicago for releasing his stomach and bowels from a long illness He mentions the product Kodol and a favorable verdict that “the benefit I received” could not be bought with “the gold in Georgia” and notes it was sold by Chas Rhodes

WE. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago Georgia N. Cornell Roding, Ga Chas Rhodes

Minister Thompson Found Dead At Woodbury Church

In Woodbury New Jersey on April 4 Rev George W Thompson pastor of the Woodbury Presbyterian church was found dead with a bullet wound to the head and believed to have died by his own hand. Weeks earlier he announced engagement to Mrs Yannie Kenworthy, a wealthy church teacher. The 45 year old clergyman’s motive remains unknown. In Jersey City on April 18 a landmark project progresses as a soap company plant installs a frame for what will be the biggest clock in the world facing the river. The dial will be 28 feet wide and the area over 1 184 square feet, surpassing Philadelphia’s city hall clock.

London Prince of Wales Quebec Plains of Abraam Wolfe Hod Montcalm Crmada Ocean Kille Hirnnelt Woodbury N. J George W. Thompson Woodbury Presbyterian Church Thompson Yannie Kenworthy Chirc Thorpeen Tee Jersey City No 4 City Hall Philadelphia

Barter Day Festivities At White House Grounds

Children of Washington gathered on the White House grounds for annual Barter exercises. Thousands of youngsters, baskets in hand, filled the lawn while the Marine Band played. President and Mrs Roosevelt observed the event from the perch as music echoed across the yard. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup advertisement ends the piece.

White House Washington Mra Honsevelt Eyees Marine Band

Large horse dealer William Fins dies in Buffalo

Aged horse dealer William Fins, reputedly among the world's largest, dies in Buffalo. The report lists his prominence at horse shows and notes other sensational incidents across the country including a double murder in Lordsburg, a suicide in New York, and various financial and political updates.

Michigan News Notes of Legal and Local Accidents

Appraisers named by Judge Kinne to value Chelsea Savings assets. George B. Davies declares Thursday an clean-up day for ash heaps and debris. John Tachnermann, 63, Bay City, dies after a fall in a stairwell. German pioneer of the city. John Coch. Tane, once wealthy Michigan Central conductor, dies in honor town. subscription raised for burial. Lansing Presbytery elects J. R. Mitchell to the general assembly in Kansas City. Leon Grady, 16, Cassopolis, alleged to shoot Ernest Connor, 21, over marbles. Grady under arrest. Judge Erskine fines ex-judge Tucker, $25 or five days. Ryerson Ritchie may accept Boston offer with $12,000 salary. Detroit streetcar man electrocuted after fall from pole. Edward Colvin, 18, robbed of $125. no clues. Miennez C. Betes marries Clarence L. White. Roth graduates from Plainwell High. Test car fatal to herd of steers. one action prevents worse wreck. Postoffice inspector exposes 20 postal-law violations. possible prosecutions. Ernest Lamb embezzlement case ends with defendant dead. street fight and stabbings in Afton. Detroit verdict awarded $2,003 for son killed on streetcar run.

Kinne Chelsea Savings Bank George B. Davies Birmingham John Tachnermann Bay City O Atairn Ninkoll John Coch Tane Michigan Central Cine Pation Lansing Mason J. R. Mitchell D. D First Presbyterian Church Marshal General Assembly Kansas City Leon Grady Cassopolia Ernest Connor Conner Grady Byron R. Erskine Detroit John Smith Oneman Bt Joseph Workmert Edward Colvin Martio Menem W. T. Schrider Postoffice Eugene Parsell Flint Bia Lamb Traction Company Io Afton Walter Dumbrowski Jack Ludbrook Cheboygan Mary J. Kalle Detroit United Railway Brooke Walter

Wever Struck Balance Defunct Banker Collins

Rochester Michigan April. The defunct banker Collins faced a creditors meeting in Detroit with Judge Dayock presiding. Expert accountant Lincoin reported mixed bank and mercantile books, $27,913 in assets and $2T.M514 in liabilities, with $2,000 exempt. Collins testified modestly about twenty-two years in business, citing no balances. All Collins property to be sold May 5. creditors likely to recover 16 to 25 percent. most are in poor circumstances.

Collins Rochester Mich Collings Dayock Detroit Lincoin Businens Torand and Axford Sinck Lie

Three-Year-Old Girl Survives after Peanut Lodged in Windpipe

In Owenso Mich April 20 the case of Paul Thiede's three-year-old daughter puzzles physicians. A peanut swallowed two months ago lodged in her windpipe and she was given up. She survived several hours of struggle as the peanut moved into her lungs. The child grew gravely ill but is now improving, though an operation to remove the peanut would likely be fatal.

Owenso Mich Paul ‘Thiede

Body of Thaddeus Varnum Found in Huron River

In Ann Arbor Michigan on April 20 the disfigured body of Thaddeus Varnum a missing Detroit newspaper man was recovered. Eber Mayo and Edward Aver university students found the remains at the Geddes dam four miles from the city after a canoe trip down the river. Varnum disappeared February 18.

Ann Arbor Mich Huron River Thaddeus Varnum Detroit Eber Mayo Edward Aver Geddes Varnum

Calhoun County Tales of Crime and Death

In Battle Creek April 21 Prosecuting Attorney Lew Stewart charges Jude Walter North with a fine of 350 dollars after a disorderly conduct incident and a fainting spell follows. Minnie Deland appears in Marshall on two counts keeping a disorderly house and selling liquor without license with fines totaling 350 dollars. In Calhoun County William C Kellogg son of the late Sheriff L C Kellogg dies on an Interurban car while en route to county jail for drunkenness. Kellogg was once a leading lawyer and heir to his father’s fortune.

Battle Creek Mich Lew Stewart Jude Walter North Minnie Deland Marshall William C. Kellogg L. C. Kellogg Calhoun County Kellogg

Child Fatally Burned at Baldwin Fire in Michigan

Three year old Annie Vertuci died from burns after her clothing caught fire near a stove in the sitting room. The child tried to extinguish the flames but was severely burned, and was not saved by her mother who later rescued her. Local report from Baldwin Michigan dated April 21.

Baldwin Mich Annie Tony Vertuci

Diverse global events temperate edition highlights

Reports from Saratoga and Lisbon outline church, military and transport plans. Notes include a Canadian rail labor federation defense of wage schedules, a Russian envoy’s return, a Siberian death sentences case, Lincoln tablets funding, and rabbinic appointment in Denver.

Mrs Benny M Gage Dies at 101 in Brooklyn Home

Mrs Benny Marvin Gage, 101, long-time Ridgefield native, died at her Brooklyn residence. Born in Ridgefield, Conn., she lived fifty years in New York, remembered vividly the war era, with memory described as excellent for dates from 1512.

New York Ridgefield Conn Benny Marvin Gage Brooklyn Gage

Local notices and social calls from Miller Bros area

AD ADDITIONAL LOCALS Teddy Bear frond at Miller Brow and references to Miller Bros shopping. Oswald transacting business in Ithaca today. Alma Art Club to meet with Mrs Timby next Wednesday. Archis Johnson of Ferris Center called on friends. George Minor of St Johns visited. Pollasky buying wool for best market price. A Scattergood left for Detroit for a couple days visit. Mra Gross of Fenton visiting daughter Mrs Fisher. Sobn Ruromeli with Saginaw Tubilo & Cabinet Co visited Tuasa.

Miller Brow Miller Bros EU Oswald Ithaca Miller Broa Ales Findlater Elwell Melvin Moll Samper Alma Alma Art Club T. F. Timby Archis Johnson Ferris Center George Minor St. Johns F. BE. Pollasky A. B. Scattergood Detroit A. Gross of Fenton Mra C. L. Fisher Sobn A. Ruromeli Ithe Saginaw Tubilo & Cabinat Co Tua

Twenty second annual convention of WGTU Gratiot county held at Wheeler

The twenty second annual convention of the W G T U of Gratiot county will be held in Wheeler at the church on May 18 and 14. The program features an inspiration meeting with Miss Margarete Bilz a state Geld worker delivering an evening address and staying through the event. A medal contest is planned and each union should send delegates with one delegate for every five members or fraction over three. Rev J B Slare of Wheeler chairs the entertainment committee and requests delegates' names sent to him at least one week before convention day. Mrs Norman T Madge is President Mrs Mary Seaver is Corresponding Secretary.

W. GT. U Gratiot Wheeler Margarete Bilz J. B Slare Tertainment Committee Norman T. Madge Mary & Seaver Cor

Wool Buyer A W Brock In Market For Wool

A W Brock veteran wool buyer is again in the market for wool and will pay the highest cash price. See him before you contract or sell. Call Union telephone 92, x.

A. W. Brock

Unlawful To Sell Bad Eggs Warned By Dairy Commission

The dairy and food commission declares it is unlawful to sell bad eggs. Commissioner Bird has not set prosecution method but vows severe punishment for first violator, equating bad eggs with adulterated maple sugar or sausage under pure food laws.

Dairy and Food Commission Bird

Former Alma Paplic pupils urged to list names

A local notice requests all former pupils of Miss Mary Chase at Alma Paplic Schools to deliver their names to any school teacher promptly. The call emphasizes immediate action and centralized collection by the faculty.

Miss Mary Chase Alma Paplic

Prescription For Constipation Eminent Medical Authorities

Eminent medical authorities say ninety percent of patients suffer from constipation due to clogged bowels and body impurities. A tonic laxative is prescribed in nearly every case. Tronox Laxative Iron-ox Tablets are presented in aluminum pocket cases with the formula explained to show why they are safe and effective. Sold by Chas Rhodes as the selling agent for Laxative Koe-ox Tablets.

Chas Rhodes

Inheritance Proceeding in Cherohate County Probate Court

A semiannual probate hearing in Cherohate County before Judge Imac addresses the estate of Micajah la. The court considers the appointed executor John Swiga’t and motions regarding assets and rightful claimants as set forth by the petitioner.

TATA Mremigan Marek Imac Fesver Micajahla John Swiga

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