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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
4
The item notes Democratic platforms repudiating the tree silver question and Bryan desertions by Iowa Democrats. It cites various political observations including Alaska boundary aims, the Servian king's stance on assassinations, and a lack of presidential mentions in the Com moner column. It questions Senator Torker’s editorial material.
Morris Measinger, long with Mexinger & Co. of Alma, plans a St Louis clothing store after leasing the Drary block space now used by Union Telephone and American Express. A 65 foot iron clad addition will be built to house stock and to provide quarters for the express and telephone firms, with a September or August opening. The store will offer a first class stock and Measinger brings deep clothing industry experience to the venture.
David Bailey a longtime Gratiot County resident died at his home northeast of Alma on Wednesday. He came to the county in 1870 and cleared his farm with his own hands. Bailey held several county offices and served as sheriff for four years. He manufactured the first brick produced in Gratiot County. He was 60 years old.
The MEB church plans a Sunday service with the morning sermon The Individual at the Center of Influence and an evening message Let the Dead Bury Their Dead sung by Homer Warren of Carrott. St Johns Church offers Grace as the evening text Peradventure It Was An Oversight Gen 44 12. Baptists announce next Sunday morning and evening services with morning subject Relation of the Church and State and evening The Patriotism of Jesus all are invited.
The next Sunday excursion to Toledo over the Ann Arbor Railroad will be given by the Joly Std Special train departing Alma at Gigam. Round trip fare is 21.00 with children under twelve years at half the adult fare.
Construction begins on the Gratiot County Telephone and Messenger company lines between Alma and Ithaca. The plan unifies local and long distance service, promises modern up-to-date equipment, and aims to ensure free service between Alma, Ithaca, and St. Louis with stockholder dividends and patron influence in management.
Boschee's German Syrup is proclaimed the only preparation on the market today that relieves and cures consumption. It lists tar and extracts of gams plus endorsements from medical congresses. The ad asserts the consumptive needs rest, soothing treatment, fresh air and good food, promising easy morning expectoration and lasting relief. Sold in small bottles for 75 cents or regular-sized bottles at four times that amount. Sharrer & Mulholland.
Elks Reunion in Baltimore Maryland announces ticket sales for a round trip on the Wabash Road and special train from Detroit via Wabash and Lehigh Valley at 10 50 p m on July 18. Side trips planned to New York Washington and Atlantic City. F A Palmer A G P A Greenwood Michigan and Marquette Building Chicago provide details.
A seller advertises multiple building lots at low prices with easy terms. Potential buyers are urged to call to start building a home, noting 1 L360-tf Bear Haves as a location cue and inviting quick contact.
Expert specialists from the Electro Medical Institute of New York tour Alma on July 13 offering free consultations and treatments for chronic diseases deafness cataracts and other ailments. They claim electrical absorption of medicine cures and guarantee results with no charge during the first trip. married ladies must be accompanied. hours 8 am to 7:30 pm.
Round trip tickets sold at all company ticket offices for travel starting July 4 and returning by July 6. Fare is one round trip within 209 miles of selling station. Applies to Pointe in Tadiane and Ohio. For details, see agent.
A note describes four attractive Japanese fans issued by the Chicago and North Western Ky to be sent to any address for secure payment of portage. It lists payment handling through WE Kmvsteirs at 22 Fitch Ave, Chicago, IL, with a mailing date in 17-20.
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