09 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
1
Orrin market report lists A W Wright W W Turk and cashier Ely Keewhaker as assisting, with brief reference to Wand and Cashier roles in the local financial listing.
George M Rupert of Fulton township sues John Gunderman for 5000 damages alleging alienation of his wife's affections and also seeks to reclaim eighty acres from his wife. He seeks a restraining order on his wife’s $30 bank deposit. Rupert’s maiden name Currie Fox. Mrs Rupert counters with defense, while local lawyers and Judge Everden oversee the high stakes case expected to be hard fought.
Alma Lodge No. 2s installs officers for the term including W. E. Wilson and KE Hanson with other named officers. Alma Encampment No. 62 also installs officers led by Harry Clark and A Baker, followed by Superior Rebekah Lodge No. 101 officers Georgie Chadwick and Mary Thomas. V. G. roles pending installation. outside guard yet to be elected.
An archaic line touts quick relief by ridding the body of humors, urging readers to use Hood's Sarsaparilla for a period. The quirky pitch reflects-era advertising rhetoric and medical beliefs about balance and cleanliness.
A. W. Wright receives commendation for upgrading a three mile stretch of road south of the village near Alma. The project included grading with a six horse team, laying six to eight inches of gravel, and rolling for a solid surface. Wright also works on other local road projects, earning community praise.
Alma College plans rapid improvements including Wright Hall a five story fireproof building for 100 students and teachers, heating plant expansion with two more boilers and completed by Sept 1. A varsity athletic field with track grandstand tennis court and fenced grounds will follow. Franc E West MS will lead chemistry duties.
Kosciusko county Indiana circuit court awarded Northern Indians $2285 in a suit against William Duval for fifteen years of subscriptions. Duval admitted ordering the paper and taking it from the post office until December 1807 while stating he did not intend to pay. He produced only a four month receipt when testifying. The ruling holds that taking the paper from the post office constitutes receiving property and obligates payment. Costs totaled $50. The decision signals stronger collection action against nonpayers.
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