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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
3
Alma Record states the newspaper is entered at the Alma post office for transmission through the mails as second class matter and lists a subscription rate of 109 dollars per year as of February 25, 1900.
The Saginaw Courier-Herald reports Michigan Sugar Co will replace horse transport for agriculturists and crop inspectors with Buick autos. The move aims to improve efficiency and territory coverage. Alma may receive one or more of the new cars for employee use.
Telegram reports death of F M Scott of Scott and Crandell firm once of Ithaca. He lived twenty years in Gratiot county, moved to Fremont in 1902 with son J B Scott to run a furniture business. He died in Galveston of pneumonia after a brief illness. funeral held in Fremont and burial at Holly.
A. W. Brock of the Brook Heater Co. shipped a car load of 200 drums to Caledonia Minnesota after a week of work. The purchaser, who eight years ago held county rights to sell the old drum, was persuaded by Brock to buy the present product.
Nelson Brow sold to Dr. J He Lancashire of this city a model 16 Buick roundater equipped with up to date appliances. The gray car seats four and is described as the best machine of its class from Buick. Engine will develop 36 to 40 horsepower and can reach express train speeds when needed.
Summerton Michael Murray was in Owosso Monday visiting his sitter Mrs Jeane Rockwell. James McLaughlin in Hiverdale Tuesday. Miss Lila Hanmond of Shepherd visited Mrs J A Rockwell Friday. The Pedro party at the hall Wednesday evening was pleasant. Mrs Rodgers attended Ellsworth funeral at Riverdale Friday. Pete Hendershott attended. Robert Melaughlin absent from school last week sick. James Dafly welcomed from Jerseyville. Bygan sick but recovering.
A historical advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for any cage of Catarch that cannot be lured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It mentions F J Cheney and a pledge of trust in his honorable business conduct over 15 years, with unclear partner names and locations.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Dispersin as a quick fix for indigestion and fermentation. It claims fermentation underlies symptoms like belching, bloating, nausea, and loss of appetite, urging readers to ask their pharmacist to open a 50 cent case and try one 22 grain Triangule for relief within minutes.
Local notes report no school Monday at Klegs school. Residents Osterhout Klees and Polford hauled potatoes to Veastaburg. Alona Osterhout of Freedom Inc on a short vacation with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ex Dyer and family visited Duffield’s. Infant of Will Wilson buried in Ferris cemetery. Alena Asterhout and John Flint visiting Grand Rapids. Benjamin Fowler senior ill. Geo Barlow improving. New baby born to L Childs. A jovial Friday dance at John Sullivan’s. Ada Waldron with Clarence Doolittle on Sunday. Ben and Arthur Pugeley returned from Ann Arbor for an operation. Hiram observers fifty sixth wedding anniversary. Ada Waldron visit. Spelling contest at Douglass and Klees. Grange box social at Samuel’s. Rev Moves Henderich conducting revival at Spencer church. Sanford Leache visited relatives in Dalding. Doolittle returns from Marion.
Forest Hill residents report E W Lake traveling to Farwell for week work. Ladies' Aid raised about 8 from a corn supper Saturday night. Grange entertainment slated for Friday. The Maccabees prepare to perform The Courtship of the Deacon soon. Fred and Ed Creech listed as sick. Lillian Markhant hosted Mr Wilmott and Mr Pleasant's sister. Vanderbeck and Tobte visit near Alma. Maccabees invited to Hiwell on Feb 24. Radio Phillips closes barber shop. Micheal family visits St Louis. Mrs Hall attends Maccabee Jodo bore. Mr and Mrs Potter visit Micheal’s.
Convict Warren whose alias is Fred Carleton claims Warden Armstrong pressed him to accuse Gen. Fred Green of bribery involving Warden Fuller and the Ionia prison board. Warren says Armstrong sought perjury and arranged a meeting with Miss Mae Adworth to secure a pardon, with travel and expenses arranged by Armstrong. Board member Thomas J. Navin says Armstrong’s position weakens as resignations loom. discussion on a new warden will be deliberate.
The Lansing dispatch reports Michigan legislators advancing amendments by Rep Colby aimed at city and village governance, two tier city divisions, and Supreme Court review of local acts. It notes home rule worries, civil service reforms, and a broad agenda including education funding reforms for country youths and public utilities oversight.
The Famous Bread Flour Alma is recommended for pastry as well as bread. Available in other grades including Alma Patent Arcada Baker's and Dwisy, all in stock. Ask your grocer for them.
The Alma Grain and Lumber Co advertises new hot air furnaces for customers. Clients who had installations report quick warmth and efficiency, claiming a short, favorable experience with the system and its service.
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