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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
4
Past week news records a political push for Francis H Dodds for Congress. Local items note potato sales at Ithaca, harvest progress, and several illness and travel updates. A violent electrical storm damaged a barn in which two horses and more were destroyed with sizable losses. A valued horse was killed in a stable by lightning. Local humor about bachelors in the southeastern township is included along with visits by families and kin.
Mrs Arthur Wyeth and family returned from Shan after two weeks away. Miss Pearl McKee of Shepherd visits sister Mrs H A Lyons. Mildred Hudson of Detroit visits her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Hudson. Canada visitors Massacar stay with Robert Moble, Miss Mattie Hudson of Breckenridge visits friends. Hugh Wyeth from Sumner visits uncle Art Wyeth. Easel Bragg of Manchard visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Dunkle. Albert Miner plans a new restaurant after restoring the old store building. L B Evans and C Newton of Chicago were in town for Libby McNeil pickle. Norman Caven and wife of Shepherd visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Kipp with son of Alam spend days with Porter family. Dr B Gordon and wife touring Niagara Falls and other eastern points. Field day date moved. Henry Ducker in Alma. Architect Wocal drafts Riverville school addition costing about 1500 dollars. F C Hyde expected back from Texas, bought 1200 acre farm. D M Zinn at elevator for V P Cash. Wheat yields above average, 25 to 40 bushels per acre noted. John Woeldron attended Stlantis event last week. Jack Moble injured a wagon load of cattle, horse not seriously hurt. Mrs W P Cash and daughter in Alma Sunday. Take wheat, rye and clover seed to Riverdale elevator for best market.
Miss Mary Stitt hosts ten friends for a Friday gathering in honor of Miss Edna Cumberworth and Miss Madge Henning of Detroit, with croquet music a luncheon served by Mrs. W Stitt and Mrs Leroy Camberworth. Numerous visits and calls follow including Gypsies near Sloan's Corners and others from Stanton Crystal Sumner and Chicago.
The Bowman family expresses sincere thanks to the man friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during illness death and funeral of their loved one. They also thank for the beautiful floral offerings. William Bowman and wife Ed Bowman and wife S W Bowman and wife Frank Bowman.
Ferris Center resident Earl Vance visits cousin George Holland in Vestaburg. Ider L C Brink preaches a fine Sunday sermon to a full house and may return weekly. Leo and Howard Thurlby visit aunt Mrs E O Dyer. Mrs E W Thompson visits J P Throop. Blanch Hare spends Sunday with Kate O'Brien. C L Dyer plans a new cement block house after farming. J P Throop trips to Alma. P Brien entertains Texas relatives. Roy Brink returns to Grand Rapids after a week with sister Mrs L C Brink. F D Hare promotes local option. Cora Campbell returns to Fremont. Otto Scott and wife visit his sister Mrs George Gooder in Stanton. Clare Reid visits church Sunday.
Ithaca Mich August 1 1908 J Chambers announces candidacy for renomination after one term in the state legislature He says he supported measures the people wanted and asks voters in Gratiot County for their primary vote to reelect him He trusted his positions met with approval.
The Isabella County Republican touts Frank H. Dodds as a principled, nonpartisan leader who would shape national legislation rather than follow a political boss. He is praised as dependable, clean, and capable of strong representation for the eleventh Michigan district. The notice urges voting for Dodds in September to ensure effective congressional leadership. A separate ad notes J. P. Losey’s Seventh Annual Clearance Sale offering one quarter off all items except watches.
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