War Bulletin Updates From War Fronts and Camps
Aug 3 dispatches report ongoing peace talks with Spain while arms talks continue. White House conferences do not halt military operations, with leaders of regiments to accompany Gen Wade to Porto Rico and troops boarding transports at Newport News within 24 hours. Camp Alger regiments prepared for movement amid typhoid concerns. Corp. Fred Conrad of Co H mourned at Island Lake as his company held services and paid respects with flag draped casket and half mast.
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Spain
White House
Wade
Porto Rico
Newport News
Wastixcros
War Department
Camp Alger
Manassas
Camp Eaton
Island Lake
Corp
Fred Conrad
Co. H
Mt. Pleasant
Thorough Repairs Offer Practical Home Fixes
A handyman can clean and repair bicycles including chains wheels and tires and tighten bearings. He also handles kitchen sink leaks bathroom fittings and plumbing repairs such as hydrant and cistern pumps.
Sudden Death of Mrs Angell Shocked Alma Citizens
Mrs. Elvira J. Drew Angell, 58, died suddenly in Wheeler after a brief illness, likely heart failure. She and husband A. B. Angell operated the Angell House in Alma area before moving back to the family home. Four of six children survive, with services at Mia. Isaac Russell residence led by the D. of R. mourners.
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A. B. Angell
Alma
Mia
Isaac Russell
D. of R
Riverside Cemetery
Elvira J. Drew
Grass Lake
Leslie
Gratiot County
McCarty
Angell
Deveaved
Battle Man Kills Man Over Bicycle Ambush Result
A young man Arthur Fogelsong of near Alma pursued Frank Stevens of Shepherd after stopping him on the road. Fogelsong attacked Stevens, leaving him injured as an ambulance carried Stevens to the wigwam. The incident ends with Fogelsong killed and villagers reflecting on civic conduct. Also notes millinery sale by Mrs. Scallon to Mrs. Wixson and a Desirable House to Rent near Alma.
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Associated Press
Arthur Fogelsong
Alma
Frank Stevens
Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Fogelsong
St Louis Men Challenge Ithaca Giants in Alma Exhibition
The St Louis business men challenge Ithaca giants to a ball game, with Alma hosts promising a large-winning contest. Ithaca aims to defeat the visitors, who will be entertained at the Wright House afterward. Music pieces from Popular Music Co. offerings are advertised, and a note asks debtors at the millinery store to settle accounts as Alma is soon to depart.
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St. Louis
Ithaca
Ithaca Giants
Corbett
Alma
Wright House
Republican Press Association to Meet in Alma
At Grand Rapids winter meeting the Republican Press Association chose Alma for the August or September gathering. C F Brown met in Lansing with the association officers, dates September 1 and 2 set, expecting 75 to 100 publishers and wives. Opera house will host meetings and a banquet with notable attendees such as Traven 3, Pingree, Barrows, Alden Smith, Mesick.
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Republican Press Association
Grand Rapids
Alma
C. F. Brown
Lansing
Michigan
Republican Party
Opera House
Traven 3
Pingree
Julius Ceasar Barrows
William Alden Smith
William S. Mesick
Sunday Excursion to Crystal Lake and Frankfort by Ann Arbor R R
Sunday August 7 excursion from Alma at 6 00 am for Crystal Lake and Frankfort with round trip 21 25 and half fare for children under twelve. Returning trains depart Frankfort at 6 00 pm and Crystal Lake at 6 20 pm. Dangerous drinking water warning follows about impure water and epidemics with Foley's Colic Cure advertised.
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Crystal Lake
Frankfort
Ann Arbor
Foley
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