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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
6
Alma College professor urges farmers to plant wind breaks of Norway Spruce White Pine and related species to shield orchards from cold winds boost yields and provide shelter for winter birds. He urges December January bird censuses highlight which birds eat larvae and control pests while promoting safe feeding and removal of English Sparrows.
Frederick Neff, a longtime McBride resident for 32 years, died suddenly at his home last Sunday after suffering a stroke in California last winter. He remained active until shortly before his death. In a separate case, Charles Adams, who ran a bootlegging operation in the city, was arraigned for murder in the first degree before Justice J. N. Salter after David Sullivan’s death, but Adams lacked funds for legal counsel.
Sears named Attorney Romaine Clark to defend him. Clark appeared with Adams in justice court. Adams waived preliminary examination and was bound over to the circuit court. Prosecuting Attorney O L Smith reports thorough investigation of Sullivan killing with new evidence. Clark says case may proceed at January term. Adams in good health and reportedly calm in county jail.
A ragged verse tale ends with the narrator vowing to halt the newspaper after a three year stint of support and debt payment. The piece is followed by a local note about Miss Mikesell resigning, upcoming marriage to Edward Shoemaker, and holiday visits and gatherings among area families.
Seville Center and surrounding communities report Christmas being spent with family and friends. Will Shong and family visited John Pitt in Forest Hills for the holiday. Ethel Miller visits Grand Rapids and Grand Haven relatives. A. E. Miller and family joined Henry Miller and kin for Christmas. Several residents attended a Christmas tree at Wright schoolhouse. W. C. Perkins’ death brings bereavement to Alex Miller and Henry Willer families. Ernest Wonders from Alma visited his parents C. C. Wonders and wife. Hrapka spent Christmas with relatives in Saginaw. Claude Whitford hosts cousin Merle Heintsteman from Grand Rapids. D. F. Abbott family marked Christmas with daughters Bertha and Belle.
Gladstone couple greet a daughter on Christmas morning increasing their brood to five. Al Beeson delivered Christmas beer to the Gerber family in Lansing. Mr Burns of Alma reportedly bought the Ida Medlar farm and will assume possession soon. Mrs Medlar plans to move to town. Clarence Pringle shares Christmas dinner with his uncle J H Allis. Mrs Muhn’s recovery is slower than hoped by friends.
A promotional note urges immediate action at cold onset with Dy King’s New Discovery. It claims quick throat irritation relief and phlegm loosening, citing testimonials like It seemed to reach the very pot of my cough. The ad stresses early treatment to prevent complications.
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