10 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1905
Page
1
Delegates from Clinton and Gratiot counties are invited to a Republican Judicial Convention to be held Tuesday February 2 at the Clinton Home in Tilenen Village Michigan. The gathering will select two delegates to the Clinton Werthe convention. Officials include W. Besos Chaimson W. 3 Litt and T. Dasihts.
Fragmentary entry describes a hospital patient named Miss Erright scheduled for an operation. It notes preoperative tasks, weighing about five pounds, and references a Wednesday procedure with plans for care and postoperative signals. The text is garbled but centers on medical care and a planned operation.
Harrison, a former county businessman, has just returned from Johnstown NC and will locate a new clothing store in the Opera House block in Alma. He will stock a full line of gentlemen furnishing goods and cloths after a trip to New York for stock. Harrison is an experienced dealer, previously in Mt. Pleasant and in partnership with his brother Dr. Harrison in St. Louis.
We seek a diligent agent to handle Learlet Washer sale. Immediate start with salary for initial weeks if desired. No schemes, just earnestly applied effort. Send references from reputable sources to Lauer Washer Co arriving soon. City unknown.
The Seville and Saniner Farm Club held its regular meeting with President Wai. Pitt in charge. Members discussed farm education, postal savings banks, drain taxes, and county associations. Mr. Tubbs and Mrs. Mallory spoke on farming methods and organization, while Ina Youngs sang and Miss Rollin Woel asked about stall feeding.
A destructive blaze consumed a building in Aridbay, likened to a stove pipe origin. Fire crews and residents assess the damage at the scene, noting smoke and heat. Investigators seek the cause while offering aid to affected residents and outlining safety procedures.
The report cites church statistics showing significant gains in congregations and membership across several denominations. It notes increases in parish activity, chapelries, and associated ministries reaching notable totals, with figures indicating broad community impact and continued expansion into the year.
A crowd at City Hall watched Captain Chas Fishhook unveil a brass fire extinguisher device. It quickly doused a pile of horning boxes at 40 feet with a 45 foot water reach. The demonstration suggested widespread use of extinguishers to reduce fire risk, while noting it complements but cannot replace a full fire department.
Lansing reports indicate regents and committees spent the past week inspecting state institutions. Senators and representatives filled hundreds of visits to homes, schools, and offices, with more than forty committees active and near two thousand miles logged. Bills introduced in the senate are noted, including adjournment plans and the elimination of the fifty day limit for bill introductions.
Mrs Fink smelled smoke at her home and reported a blaze in the attic last Friday. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the fire before major damage occurred, tracing the origin to clothing touching a stove pipe in the room.
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A jury in Justice Chick's court tried a complex fraud matter against Clarence Colenan and W A Teeta, with attorney Hert Hays Wik for the complainant and Denmic Gealfres for the defense. The jury ruled in five minutes for the complainant, sending the case to circuit court for further action while noting financial penalties.
A fragmented reminiscence themed piece notes Valentine themed items and figures, mentioning a playful parade of hearts and tokens. It hints at fashion, devices, and clever gadgets referenced with whimsical names and invented terms. The text preserves a nostalgic mood and festive imagery without clear events or dates.
A chaotic fragment describes a Lincoln birthday banquet by the Palin Miha Literary Society at the Sanitartum Feberg lts, with mentions of the Phi Thi Alphia tater Society and various unclear names. The text references attendees, planned events, and vague preparations amid garbled phrasing and stray terms.
The court docket shows several cases including Pauline Werhack versus George A L Werhack and Edna Fitegeraled versus Sines Piergerald. H Brockway changed plea to guilty in a People v Brockway, fined $100 and $10 costs paid. All other jury cases were continued. jurors drawn for February term notified not to appear.
A puzzle-like trick shows ten pennies arranged in a row. A performer picks up one penny, jumps over two, and places the penny on the third, repeating this over and over until the pennies form five piles of two each. The ad promises a one-year ALMA RECORD subscription for anyone performing it within minutes without prior knowledge, upon paying $1 at this office.
The Republican county convention held in Friday nominated Sears for circuit judge on the first ballot. O F Giddings and Sears led the vote counts with Sears receiving the majority and the chair, Mr Salter, presiding. Delegates to judicial and state conventions were named for several towns and counties, with numerous names listed among attendees.
An advertisement touts Dean's ointment as safe and effective for relieving itching piles. It claims universal applicability across ages and social classes, positioning the product as a cure for a common, torturous ailment.
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