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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1909

Page

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Dodds Endorsed Delegates Instructed At Grand Rapids Convention

The Republican county convention held in Ithaca gathered over fifty delegates despite bad weather. Temporary chair A F Crawford and secretary Fred Griswold presided as committees planned credentials, organization, and resolutions. Delegates will be apportioned by secretary of state votes, with officials urging unity and support for Justice Peter Dodds of Mt. Haasant. The final list of delegates to the state convention in Grand Rapids included many county leaders and ward representatives.

Ithaca Court House C.J. Brown A. F. Crawford Breckenridge Ciah Chaiman Fred Griswold Everett Mulholland Newark F. Johnson Pine River A. H. Lowry St. Louin Order of Business L. B. Wolford New Haven J. L. Guthre Emerson L. G Peter . Dodas Mt H Haasant Supreme Court Ura Lint Ixall Hanorebia Menan Ely Kovernor J. C. Watson Mr. Ely F. H Rowland Riverdale David Duncan Elta Repubiican Grand Rapide Kelly Sears T. A. Ely Alma BE Wateon Brecker Edward A. Ford Latevette PF Rowland A de Retier Brown Alin Joseph Billawer North Standy le & Gone Bier W. B. Ivenne Winton AB Metnywre Louis Bd Geaverotd Hhiem

Greatest Sugar Factory in Oxnard World Wide

Oxnard California claims the largest active sugar factory globally supported by listed investors and operators from multiple cities including Ithaca New Haven Lafayette and St. Louis with executives and managers named such as Edwin Brown F. Brown LM Sweet T. A. Ely Wile son J. Brown Elba A. F. Ryder Wm Peterwell John Beart D. W. Tiffany and others across various locations.

New Edwin & Brown F. Brown Lm, Sweet T. A. Ely Wileson J. Brown Elba A. F. Ryder Peterwell John Beart D. W Tiffany David Duncan Harry Ithaca Kelly Sears H. J. Crawford Richard E. Hughes E. J. McCall B. W. Griswold John C. Watson W. H. Beasley A. J. Chambers Lafayette E. M. Becker Geo. A Ford J. D. Sadler A. Kneff Anewata WW. Mulho Barney Swope St. Louis F. Wight Nelson Huick Biddiecomb F. Detine Allen H. Reed Chas, Ross EC. Phillips A. H. Lowry

Sunshine Makes Sugar

After listening to a ringing political speech by Esquine Beasley of Ithaca, the convention adjourned.

Esquine Beasley Ithaca

Crain Couple Host Reception At Local Presbyterian Parish

A Friday reception honors Rev and Mrs HL Crain at the home of Dr and Mrs J H Lancashire. The Crains recently arrived in Detroit and will reside with plans for the new house. The church invites members and friends to attend the event following their Sunday pulpit duties and weekend arrivals.

HL Crain Detroit Als Grin Presbyterian Church Paty Mrs. Crain and Dire J. H. Lancashire

California Sugar Beet Industry Gains Ground and Growth

Michigan leads in sugar factory numbers while California expands beet production with eleven factories, nine operating. The industry proves resilient, driven by sunlit days, expert farming, and ongoing trials across varieties and soils amid early challenges and evolving technology.

Michigan California Oxard Alvarady Corcoran Los Almintos Syreckels Bettoravta Cino Oxnard Visalia Hamilton Oley Dally Sndow Nyrtoard Alaniltus Wey Hamilton

A Duisance abated stirred by action of the civic improvement league

A reader urges continuation of civic improvement efforts and points to a west end hazard. Delays caused by freight cars blocking a street late at night are blamed on railroad crews, and the writer calls for city fathers to address the issue promptly.

Deak Em Civic Improvement League West End

Tax Automobiles Proposed Law in Barry County

Representative Sebants of Barry county will introduce a bill to tax automobiles in addition to existing license fees. Under the plan, sedans would be taxed ten dollars annually, three passenger cars one dollar, front passenger cars five hundred, and touring cars six hundred. Revenue would fund the state highway fund. The proposal comes from automobile owners seeking compensation for wear on roads.

Sebants Barry County Ranatoate

Fragmentary obituary from Grotint county in Delaware region

Fragmentary notice recalls the wedding of Benjamin Counselor at home in Arceda townabin on February 1, mentions Hannah Masten as mother, notes a May 1 dedication and a funeral service held Thursday at Hustietehuren to Viera with burial at Tehaem cemetery.

Ahe Benjamin Arceda Viera Walton

Lincoln and the enduring meaning of a self made leader

The piece reflects on Abraham Lincoln's life and character, noting how time has deepened appreciation for his honesty, humility, ambition, and intellect. It argues the nation now sees him as both a plain log cabin figure and a great, educated orator who saved the Union and sought justice with malice toward none. Lincoln’s influence on law, storytelling, and national heritage is highlighted as ongoing revelation rather than initial acclaim.

Abraharh Lincoln Aimple Opus Factory Geniitg Pose Stephen Devoglis Lincolns Htelong Euceowstal Linerla Hin Deah Wapertenf Meney Fremont Napoleon Seward Chee Stanton Jet Davin Dimavis Lewson Gore Truman Abraham Lincoln

Grand Rapids to lay Lincoln birthday corner stone

Mrs Alice Longworth joins Grand Rapids for a grand ceremony marking the Lincoln centennial with the federal building corner stone laid at 8 PM on February 1. The Masons of Michigan will perform the ritual as Mrs Nicholas Longworth travels from Washington with Senator Smith and the Lincoln banquet guests. Grand Master Herbert Montague also accepted to oversee the ceremony for the Grand Lodge.

Grand Rapids Lincoln Grand Lodge Masonic Fraternity of Michigan United States Nicholas Longworth Senator Smith Washington Herbert Montague Traverse City Masonic Grand Lodge State of Land Lodge Grand Rapids Herald

Michigan Soldier Home Crowded at Capacity

Hon TA Ely attended the regu ar monthly meeting of the board of managers and inspected the home. The institution houses 1,208 inmates, 85 women, with 49 trained nurses tending the ill. Dinner served fourteen bushels of potatoes. January expenses total $15,000. Inmates are described as happy, living out their final years with comfort.

TA. Ely Reguar Michigan Soldier Honest Grand Doree Ely Hindana Belay Bowstal

Gleaners Gain Contract From Jackson Prison Board

At a Saturday meeting the Jackson prison board awarded 1000 twine units for distribution to the Gleaners. Farmers pay 7 cents 4 pounds with a cash discount of one fourth a cent per pound, due October 15, 1909. Local Gleaners secretaries secure orders from farmers and handle distribution and collections. Secretaries receive one fourth of a cent per pound. A resolution thanked the Gleaners for last year’s conduct. the state receives all revenue from the twine sales.

Jackson Prison Board Gleaners' Association Gleaner

Boston Store to Move Stock Across Street Opening Saturday

The Boston Store plans a stock move from Verteum block to Miest010 across the street, formerly aided by M A Mudler. The opening is set for Saturday February, drawing public attention as workers prepare and street commerce resumes with a new display.

M. Monrose Tins Strvet M.A. Mudler Artend

Fragmented OCR glimpse of Lincoln era prose and names

The text presents a garbled extract with scattered references to Abraham Lincoln and historical figures. It appears as a damaged OCR passage with incomplete phrases, unclear dates, and stray words, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable facts.

Wil Visit Mt Pleasant With Women’s Civic Group

A visit to Mt Pleasant is planned by a women’s civic group. The gathering focuses on community roles and local projects, aiming to strengthen engagement and participation among residents. Members anticipate a productive event with discussions and future plans.

Birthday reunion honors Owosso couple in 80th year

In Owosso Michigan a large family gathering celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanderhoff on his eightieth birthday. The reunion at their North Dewey street home drew all but one of their children with spouses and grandchildren. The couple, long respected, recently moved from nearby farms and are noted as exemplary residents of the community.

Mrs Fred Sanderhoff Owosso Fred Sanderhof North Dewey Street Mr. Sanderhof Mrs. Sanderhof Generoaaly Mr. Sanderhoff L. A Sanderhoff

Aged Resident Gene Sherman Dies at Ferris Home

Mrs Philate Sherman widow of Ch A Elliot died at her Ferris home on Thursday night after months of ill health. Born in Floyd Oneida County New York March 11 187, she moved to Michigan in 1804 with her mother and brother William and settled in Oakland County. She cared for five of her brother Solomon’s daughters after his wife’s death and remained devoted to the family. She joined the Baptist church early and remained a Christian to the end. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon with Rev A R North officiating and interment in Ferris Center cemetery.

Philate Sherman Chas. A. Elliot Bln da” Floyd Oneida County New York Shoesme Michigan William Oakland County Solomon Wm. Holland A. M. Dongillas Ferris Alice Sherman Hamburg Janes Elliot C. A. Elliot Montealty County Elliot Baptist Church Ferris Center Cemetery Ret A. R. North

Pupils Recital At Miss Messenger Home

A Saturday afternoon musical recital by Miss Messenger's pupils was held at 219 State Street. About twenty students performed before an audience of parents and invited guests including Clon Gill Reginald McClinton Jeasie Naldreth Roth Kelly Fanny King and Malcom Smith. After the program refreshments and social time followed.

Masticot Plant To Be Sold At Public Auction

An order entered Friday by Referee tosign of Bay City directs Trustee DL Johnson to sell the Asphalt Masticot Plant to the highest bidder on March next. Several parties investigated the plant with plans to bid, and the trustee is expected to confirm a sale before May 1.

Tosign Bay City DL. Johnson March Ltd Wale Jtty

Amor Chapter Meeting Ends With Farewell Night

A fragmentary report notes a regular Amor Chapter gathering ending with a merry farewell. It mentions Eleven Yeas and departures by Adigneste, reflecting a ceremonial close and somber mood after the stormy octal aesinn.

Amor Adigneste

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