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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1907

Page

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Falls From A Moving Train Kills Jay Hudson

Jay Hudson a brakeman on the Ann Arbor railroad was killed near Forest Hill last Friday. Conduct or Varco testified at the inquest detailing Hudson’s absence from the train and the discovery of his mangled body between the rails south of Forest Hill. The jury ruled it an accident with Hudson’s death linked to a possible attempt to board a moving car, and authorities notified include the Alma coroner and Mt. Pleasant agent.

Jay Hudson Ann Arbor Forest Hill Varco Owosso Best Justice Chadwick Kress CoMuctor Varco Jay Hudsdty Liast Forest Mill Alma Hudson Jay Fludson Madeon Herry Alna Mt. Pleasant Merrill Hudeson Haden Hudec Vorest Milian Mich W. HL Rich Manion

Advertised Letters and Misdirected Mail Case Listing

A fragmented notice lists several names including Mek With Alert Alnem tomer Taentury Aote Chandler Mert Krier Feckin Peel Ginkotitre Jana Mar Philibert Lauro Mine Parts Me Porey Sulirewn Mr Clase and Whitley iY Broo among items in an advertised mail or delivery notice. The misspelled or unclear names suggest a public notice of undelivered letters awaiting recipients or processing.

Alert Alnem Tomer Taentury Aote Chandler Mert Krier Feckin Peel Ginkotitre Jana Mar Philibert Lauro Me Porey Sulirewn Mr Clase A Whitley

Dressmaking and tailoring hales near Market Street

A fragmented notice mentions J B Maw and a dressmaking venture on Market Street with references to tailoring, sewing, and equipment. The readable text points to a small local business listing or classified snippet without clear dates or full names.

Best of Them All at St Louis Sugar Co Picnic

The Fourth Annual Picnic of the St Louis Sugar Co drew about 10,000 from east and west views. Wesche's Saginaw Band led the eastern train to the depot while Yerington's College Band greeted the crowd. A noon basket dinner, dancing with the Werde band and Hungarian orchestra, moving pictures in the cooperage, a gun shoot and a Fox's Grove vs Heche ball game filled the afternoon. Managers Case and assistants handled the large event with expert care.

St. Louis Sugar Co St. Louis Independent Lhat Wesche Saginaw Yerington’s College Band Jos Werde Werington College

Pomona Grange Meeting Program Aug 17 2007

Grange gathering details list a full Aug 17 agenda with open session, public meeting, and fifth degree conferment. Speakers include Mrs J J Benjamin and Miss Jouslie Boult. Evening program features Miss Buell Pomona lecturer and Mrs Lake with musical items and supper.

Pomona Monitor Grange Bert Musecott Clair Smith the Grange Kotta Beet Baker Mavic Ideal Farm J. J

Musicale by Mme Wikstrom at St Towle Presbyterian

During a brief visit to Mr H M Lawnon of St Louis Mme Hrace Wikstrom of Grand Rapids, famed as a finished vocalist, will stay Friday evening the 16th at St Towle church. A varied program of arias sacred solos ballads folk songs and American songs is planned with a 25 cent admission.

H. M. Lawnon St. Louis Mme Hrace Wikstrom Grand Rapids St. Towle Wikstrom Posietien Aooice

Weather report with July summary for a region

July weather report notes partial precipitation totals and cloud cover. Forecaster mentions variable conditions, expected moisture, and possible changes toward evening. Data reflects region wide patterns with some unsettled intervals and a forecast for moderate activity.

Quiet election and AVOT vote poled to land nomination

Primary results show quiet turnout across city and county with larger city vote than expected. Unofficial tallies from outlying towns indicate small late returns. A table of results is expected to be obtainable Wednesday morning.

Local notes from St Louis and area اصلاح

Faded town items report property transfers as T. W. Whitney buys campbell farm and holds land along rail lines north of town to Alma. Death of Mrs. Litbie Anderton at Maple Rapids. long serving pioneer teacher. Camp meeting planned east of town with free gate and hearty welcome. Sheriff’s old guard left, Aldrich death in Midland City. Road work underway in Barton and surrounding townships. various grant and travel notices scattered among residents.

Lewis L. Saviors Cook & Tart Hughes & Snyder T. W. Whitney Campbell N. White T. W Yond Corporation Alma Litbie Anderton Maple Rapids Clinton Gratiot St. Louis N. Gate Ft. W. Whitney Old Guard Ann Arbor T. W. Alt. Aldrich Midland Brontier Alwa Chak City Tulyeth Armonda Emerson Barton Wards Henry Worten Frazer Wywnderonk Clit Poe

Arcada Grange No 500 Meets in Regular Session

Arcada Grange No 500 held a regular meeting with 27 members and 10 officers present. New business included pricing a car of soft coal, program notes for August 24 and talks on home making and the woman’s course at the M A C, with remarks by visiting members and discussion on war aid and farm support.

Arcada Grange No. 500 Angioth W. M. Peck W. Sec Wool John D. Spinney Asia Brother Hitt McBride Grange Montcalm Co Falcull Wood Sharrar Genjeral Grover

Dissolution Notice of A W Wright and L A Sharp Partnership

Notice that the firm A W Weight a Co comprising A W Wright and L A Sharp dissolves by consent as of May 1 2007. The Alma Roller Mills Fleetile trait and Power plant are involved with claims to be settled promptly at face value. The notice mentions settling affairs and notes a social detail about Seth Tubbs and the Ellison family in Lansing.

Jcos A. W. Wright L.A. Sharp A.W. Weight A” Co Alma Roller Fleetile Alma Hutter Mille Athaelouis

Secure Library for 1.25 in Mate program

States a library program from Laveing that charges teachers 1.25 to secure a loan of selected volumes for schools and other groups. Books include an oak case and card catalog. loans may be left with a responsible person and not returned during rotation.

Mate Laveing Commonwealth Lanai

Michigan and Detroit Methodist conferences set gatherings

The Michigan and Detroit Methodist Conferences meet in September with Albion and Detroit hosting sessions. Delegates from lay and ministerial bodies will form the general conference to convene May 1 1968 in Baltimore. A jubilee celebration includes meetings, banquets, and two great mass gatherings led by bishops Berry and McDowell.

Michigan Methodist Episcopal Church Albion Detroit Baltimore Michigan Methodists William Case State Upper Peninsula Lower Menninkila Bishop McDowell Bishop Ferry City of the Straits

Electric lighting and water service contract, Alma 1907

A long agreement between Alma Grain & Lumber Co and the City of Alma sets a ten year lighting contract beginning January 1 1908 for at least 35 arc lamps to light city streets at night with capacity to upgrade to enclosed lamps and a pro rata charge for hours of operation. The city also contracts water service from the Alma mill, with a pumping system delivering 45 pounds pressure, price terms 225 dollars monthly plus extra charges for excess water, and future mains extensions tied to price adjustments. The document includes liability limits for fire or accidents, and details on equipment and surrender of property after contract ends.

Alma Grain and Lumber Co Alma Grain & Lumber Company Alma Gratiot State of Michigan Michigan Common Council Ander Pine River Aald Comunly Aid City Sais Conwell Nid First party,Ltd Tiene

Died in City at 59 From Acute Mafia Cause

Louis Kinch died at his father's home in this city last Thursday at 4 32 pm the cause of death listed as Acute Mafia He was 59 years old He leaves a father Walter Kinch a daughter Miri 16 and three brothers The deceased had lived in Alma and Mt Pleasant for about fifteen years A short funeral was held at Kinch home and the body was taken to Jackson for burial

Louls Kinch Mr. Kinch Walter Rinch Hie City Mira Mt. Peasant Jackaes Thie Alma Mt. Pleasant G. H. Carl Jackson Mrattal

Obituary for Jane Bilitet at Went East

Jane Bilitet died at her home after a long illness. The obituary notes she was survived by Conger Mlet and others, and mentions a memorial service at the Wright's oetaterus. Friends are asked to attend and remember her with reverent words.

Jane Bilitet Keane Latebay Rewa Wright

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