08 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions Gratiot County Michigan and legal office in Chancery. It references R Nelson and Hayes as possibly solicitors and a notice style line about an office in a New Ulany Blood area. Details are unreadable and no clear event or action is stated.
A new law requires physicians or midwives to file an accurate birth certificate with the local clerk or health officer within ten days of birth. This ensures an official record valuable for future legal purposes and urges parents to confirm the birth is properly recorded.
About forty from rural districts gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Dobson on Friday to discuss farm topics. The program included readings from The Dear Old Farm, discussions on plant breeding and seed selection, and remarks on teacher wages. Officers were elected for the ensuing year with Roy Cushman as president.
Arcada township in Gratiot county earns the first state reward under Senator Eyl's bill passed last session. Highway Commissioner Fred Church oversaw the project built one mile south of Alma between sections 10 and 11. A $250 reward is authorized with another equal amount paid in spring once gravel requirements are met. The road is a five piece improvement, with Arcada and Gratiot county receiving renewed highway funding to spur better future work.
Jobe Faller Sr. of North Star township died Wednesday night at age 70 from heart trouble. He lived in Gratiot county four years and was father to ten children. Funeral set for Monday at 1 p.m. at the Cemetery. Also notes election of Masonic Lodge officers and a live stock exposition coach excursion to Chicago with tickets for sale.
The resolutions committee at Alma December 1 2 1905 expresses deep appreciation to the Alma E Society for warm welcome and kindnesses, gratitude to officers and hostesses, thanks to speakers and to Dr Bruske for inviting the group to "go through college in one day." They commend the press for its fair treatment and unite in praise and thanksgiving to the Heavenly Father for future possibilities.
A local Alma notice from the Alma Business Men's Association presents a price comparison. Grocers certify their list matches regular store charges for similar orders, urging customers to buy locally to save about $1.05. Names include N. Baker, R. Miller, Ellison, Medler and Demuth, and Lee Mercantile Co.
The Asphalt Mastic Co of Cincinnati buys the American Asphalt Mastic Co and will invest 50 000 dollars in building and machinery to replace the plant destroyed by fire last September. A 50 ton daily capacity plant with iron buildings, two adjoining acres, and a 100 man force will be erected by mid March. Existing orders total 10 000 tons, with production to continue from a temporary plant run by Mr Worswick until completion. top executives include A Bishopric of Cincinnati president and W H Worswick engineer.
Auditor General Bradley maps total state school funds for the year at 2 458 200.50, up over 150 000 from last year, showing county by county shares and how many pay more or less than their primary apportionment. The report notes surpluses in many districts, especially poorer counties, and explains a legislative change to omit mill tax from districts with idle funds to curb surplus teacher wage funds.
The Ladies' Aid Society hosts a seasonal carnival at the Presbyterian Church featuring booths for spring summer autumn and winter with Christmas gifts needlework festive decor and themed foods including ice cream fig fudge and coffee and doughnuts. Proceeds benefit church activities as volunteers praise the effort and anticipate the organ’s next performance.
Representative John W. Holmes of Gratiot county, author of the automobile bill, married Mary Culver in Lansing in a small ceremony. The couple left for Jackson where Holmes will speak tonight, then plan to return to Alma later this week. Holmes is 65 years old.
Township Treas Wa C Stanway announces public notices for Forest Hill town hall meeting on Tuesday December 12 and weekly payment days at Messinger's store on Thursdays and A J Hall office on Fridays until further notice.
Ralph MacCollum was elected captain of Alma football for the next year after three years at guard and tackle. He was shown for left tackle on the All Michigan team this year and is described as a player of exceptional ability and one of Alma's most...
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