05 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
1
Market report lists wheat and corn prices with old and new values. It mentions oats, timothy seed, and livestock items such as veal, chickens, turkeys, and bacon. Names like Ward and Cahier Bly Herontik appear as observers or sources.
The late ex governor Pingree's remains reached Detroit after a New York arrival accompanied by Detroit and New York Leather Dealers Association members. A ceremonial viewing featured a large plate bearing Joe Pingree's inscription. Crape drapes adorn City Hall as thousands line Woodward Avenue to the home, with funeral services planned Saturday under Masonic rites and G. A. R participation. Gov Bliss leads a grand motorized procession with military, fraternal and civic groups escorting the body to its final resting place.
Prosperity in Alma boosts trade with Vermeulen plans a large brick addition to his three storefronts. The new rear wing will cover about 11 000 square feet on the first floor and, with second floor rooms, create the largest department store in central Michigan. Construction starts soon to be ready for the fall stock.
Austin Duvenbury died at his son’s home in Vanderbilt Otsego county Michigan on June 27 aged 70 years four months and four days after a brief illness of brain congestion. Born in Ontario county New York in 1832 he moved to Washtenaw Eaton Gratiot counties and married Rachel Roberts May 3 1855. Eight children survive him five sons and three daughters. Remains brought to Alma for funeral at Free Methodist church officiated by Rev DaFoe. Interment at Pritchard cemetery near Elwell.
A list of new subscribers added during June includes Sam Cass Geo Gage WW Ferris Geo Eline Joe Ellicott Geo Hill Lois Huson Hotel Fern P A Hill Geo Kuhlman 0 F Lag Wm Pierce Claud Strable Matt Terry Union Telephone Company Jas H Jones Albert Church L O Fisk G F Bart W Parker Dr A R Wheeler St Louis O N Sharp St Louie J K Strayer Elm Hall J N Ford York ville Geo Haodeon Gresham Ohio Emery D Myers Defiance Ohio Geo W Palfrey Omens W FE son Ann Arbor E dackeon Buffalo Mrs Henry Webster Traverse City and other entries.
The Alma State Savings Bank began business on July 1 with W Howland of St Louis making the first deposit. Cashier Moore efficiently handled customer calls while settling the new office, which features quarter sawn oak furnishings, a Mosier Safe Co chest with triple time lock, many safety deposit boxes, and a private cashier deck with directors’ room at the rear. The interior aims for a modern, impressive appearance despite ongoing setup.
A scorching heat wave sweeps multiple cities with record temperatures. Philadelphia reports the hottest day since 1881, while Baltimore Chicago Davenport and Denver also reach extreme highs. Deaths linked to heat are noted in some cities as officials warn residents to seek shade and hydration.
In Detroit the News Journal and To Day compete as three evening penny papers priced at one cent or one penny. To Day claims it forced price cuts, the Journal argues ownership changes boosted circulation, and the News followed to stay competitive. The feud tests profitability of three penny papers and hints at survival of the fittest.
The barbers board enacts new hygiene requirements including sterilization of mage shaving brushes and razors, a separate towel per customer, powdered alum only in powder form, prohibition of powder pails and sponges, access to hot and cold water, banning shop dormitory use, and each barber must wash hands after every customer. Officers elected: President James H. Hooper Ishpeming, vice president Henry Busby Hastings, secretary K. M. Filmore Lansing.
In Greenville a woman famed as a kodakist captured a porch scene and a dusting brush moment. Her father returned indoors, the hired girl posed on his lap, and both photos were developed on one plate after the film was not moved. The misfire yields a humorous household snapshot with an awkward balance of subjects.
Sanitarium arrivals for the past week include J. W. Champlain and Miss E Champlain of Grand Rapids. Also listed are EBF Blanchard from Defianer Ohio F. M. Wilk erson of Janesville Ohio J. H W. Drum mond of Grand Rapids M. Samish of Dea Moines Jows H V Greenleaf and wife of Citronelle Alabama.
The Alma Fire Department publicly acknowledges receipt of $5.00 from the Ann Arbor B R Go and extends gratitude to Mrs. J. B. Caple for lemonade at the Tinker & Hannah fair. M A Menurn, Secretary.
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