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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
7
A mix of fraternal lodge meeting schedules for multiple orders and a warning about croup. Details include regular meetings for LMA, Pythias and related groups with dates on Saturdays and Fridays, plus a testimonial about Foley’s Honey and Tar providing quick relief for a child’s severe croup.
County residents report births and family updates. Mike Mayer Jr and wife welcomed a child. A Johnson and daughters Hanna and Clara visited Merrill. Fred Donner returned from Welch. Frank McAllister and Stuart Hester spent the night with Chas Johnson. A local dance drew a good crowd. Hert Hertuge ill on Maple Street. Chas Glinka visited and was in Saginaw. Thomas and Jim Baker work near their camp southeast of town. Fred Avtamack visiting neighbors after returning from the Philippines. Reswig and McAllister drawing wood for Merrill.
Mr L Joliey died at his Ferris home on Friday morning February ro funeral held Sunday at Ferris Center church with Rev Gilpin presiding interment at Ferris Center. Mrs Scott longtime Ferris resident died Sunday at her Ferris home funeral Tuesday Mr and Mrs Will Griffin attended the funeral of Mrs Griffin's grandmother Tuesday. Mr Walker and Miss Downer hosted a Valentine sale for pupils Tuesday afternoon. In Keb Rath Dr Shatter witnessed George Rings shove snow from a cellarway to spook him into a fall. by all accounts no one was hurt.
Forest Hill notices include Mrs. Austin near here who hosted guests last Tuesday. Rev. Carl led services at Owosso for Mider Coultard amid a revival here. Cant Rapides trip for the State Republican Convention, and Mrs. Wackerd entertained kin from Alttnie Lucelay.
Mrs George Gaskill died east of Shepherd last Saturday from pneumonia. Mrs No Bernard is ill. An old time masquerade is planned at the Opera House. Shepherd sorely needs more homes with few rooms available.
Elm Hall and Ferris area residents feature in a short news paragraph. Williamh Kites plans a weeklong stay. Mrs. Pras Ditties aims to leave for Ann Arbor for talks. Ithuneca’s Wil Mill visited his father Cry Hab Elder Wyle. Miss Philata Sherman nears a dowry. Mrs J J Kishy and Roy Alnott return home from Hamberg. Mrs George Butcher and relatives return from Canada. Mrs Win Weveth, ill all winter, shows slight improvement.
Mr Mahle Wolverton of Brooken Hidge spent Saturday and Sunday with her uncle Sam Kine and family. The youngest child of Mr and Mrs James Risley is sick. Dr. Wirteon attends Lier. Miss Aisrrine Utter left Saturday for West with Midleres Gulditice of Marrival. Several residents plan visits and duties around Athens and St. Legh. The day closes with community activities and preparations for an upcoming Farmer's Union organizing meeting.
A reader reports Jon Bunyan of Emerville suffered indigestion and biliousness until using Dr. King’s New Life Pills. The ad claims the pills relieve distresses of stomach headache and other ailments. Guaranteed at Geo EB. Shatrat’s drug store for 2¢.
Rexall Medical News claims consumption stems from catarrh and that Mucu-Tone, a catarrh remedy, destroys the germs in blood, tones tissues, and prevents consumption. It advertises a fifty cent trial bottle with a money back guarantee if results are not shown.
A local report notes the death of Arnold Jolly at his home on Friday February 10 with funeral services held later that day and next. The region endured cold weather and travel issues with Sunday gatherings canceled and neighbors recounting recent odd events.
Arcade Grange held a well attended session in February with a brief program during lecture hour. Mrs Thorne Grover is slowly recovering from illness. Ray Batgs returned from Kansas on a short visit to friends and relatives. Theron Knapps faces eye troubles while Alvi Miller bought another horse and now drives a spat ial twat. Hard times for the mail as Mr Becher had a mishap with his horse, injuring its outfit and forcing him to walk Vets.
Michigan Republicans held the state judicial convention in Grand Rapids on February 14 naming Joseph Moore for Supreme Justice and Arthur Hil for regent of the University of Michigan with W. H. Frankhouser supporting Walter H. Sawyer for the regent post. James J. Moore was unanimously nominated for a one term and Arthur Hil of Saginaw was renominated for eight years as a university regent.
A historic note from Marshall Michigan reveals Johan Hoch, then under arrest in Chicago, resided in the city around 1807. He allegedly courted a well-to-do widow and planned marriage, but fled town after a scuffle with authorities, the woman later dying.
A garbled 19th century ad claims a tube treatment can cure deafness by aligning the ear’s mucous surfaces. It mentions a $100 reward for valid testimonials and references Dow the fi Sia ed irs Y & CO with unclear pricing and conditions.
Struck in the abdomen at the Pere Marquette engine shops in Grand Rapids Michigan by a fellow worker named Joseph Kat kopen. He was placed on a stretcher and carried to a hospital after the incident.
A mail carrier was crushed while operating a mail cart and cutter near Grant Rapids Michigan in February. The victim, identified as Charles H. Ringer, was removed to a hospital, but likely died from the injuries.
A man from Tole Michigan faces theft charges after allegedly stealing an overcoat and a hat from a Windsor tailor shop. The incident involved the tailoring establishment of Stephen Widtkor and occurred on a Tuesday near Syria Ontario.
Five men were injured when a relief train collided with a loaded work train on the Vere Marquette road two miles south of here Tuesday afternoon. The crash trapped workers, two believed fatally, as debris splintered cars and a passenger coach bore the brunt. Names listed include John Dever, Mar. Macklin, Volus and Jr Lived 102 Years, Middleville. Mrs. Meh Jackson Myrick died Monday. William Shontedl, 71, obituary notes born Addison, VI, March 20, 1903, with ties to Wisconsin and Minnesota in early clearing work. One child, Mrs. Williem Shontedl, 7 years old, survives.
Prescott schoolteacher narrowly escapes a bear encounter on the road near Clinton County as hunters arrive to dispatch the animal. In Detroit a foundry furnace blast at American Car and Foundry leaves Fred Keene severely burned and five others injured with him at Grace Hospital in critical condition.
Sam Epstein's clothing store in Rattle Creek Michigan was robbed during the night with about fifty pairs of pants and other articles taken. This marks the third theft in a few weeks and some goods were damaged by bursting water pipes.
A barn on Capt Lewis Bt Mott’s farm near Rome Michigan burned overnight and could not be reached by the fire department. Fifteen head of cattle were destroyed and the cause of the fire is unknown.
Tammany Hall figure Murphy visits Mt Clemens Michigan on February 16 as a distinguished guest at the Park. He is accompanied by a friend and says he came to bathe and rest and does not wish to discuss politics.
A fire at dawn destroyed Capt Magnna Antorsan's residence in St Clair Michigan. The origin is unknown with an estimated loss of 1000 dollars and insurance coverage of 1500 dollars.
A mad dog terrorized Albion and Athlon Michigan prompting local responders. The distressed animal was ultimately shot and killed by Jim McGuire after authorities intervened.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female ailments. It claims the medicine offers honest health benefits, aids strength, and that letters to Dr Pierce provide free medical advice and a copy of the Common Sense Medical Advisor. It also promotes Original Little Liver Pills as a trusted prep with warnings against dealer substitutes.
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