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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
6
The family of Mra. M. L. Bobbitt of Bargerton Tennessee watched her die as remedies failed. Consumption slowly took her life until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption gave immediate relief and cured her. Bottle guarantees and free trials advertised at Shartar and Mulholland’s drug store. The ad also touts Theme’s Electrical Heals burns cuts wounds and throat ailments.
Marine City July 6 A rear end crash on the Rapid Railway near Roberts landing shortly after 5 pm left one dead and another seriously hurt. George Oxford of Sombra township Ontario died about two hours later. John Brahmer of Marine City sustained a broken leg and critical injuries. The second car failed to brake, striking the rear of the first as passengers waited at a crossing. A wrecking crew from Algonac aided the injured who were taken to the International hotel for care.
Two day celebrations amid harvest period outages drew crowds and indignation as accidents marred the event. Lulu Nichols and Charles Bull injured in a Hattie Creek runaway crash. Godfrey and officer band wounded by pistols. Baublain cut while separating drunks. Richart Laws killed by a bomb. McMahon, Totpun, Dakin, Oliver, Thompson injured in blasts and falls.
Coleone Salsbury prominent Adrian attorney died at his Adrian home after wounds from the Civil War long suffering since the battle of Gettysburg. A veteran of the Second Michigan Infantry he was discharged as brevet colonel. Born in Dover Lenawee county he studied at Oberlin Hillsdale and Ann Arbor law school joining John J. OMenley in a 20 year partnership. Survived by wife, a brother Lert O and a sister Mrs John Allen of Devil's Lake.
Manistee Mich July 7 Fred Galderson of Gunray Gat ley fell overboard while returning from an excursion to Ladington and drowned. Also New York July 6 John Crowley 16 of Brooklyn died at home from an excessive and persistent weeping after learning his uncle Charles Crowley was killed attempting to jump from a train.
The body of a man who shot himself in Whitleville last Wednesday was identified as sculptor John Donoghue of New York. DH Robins reported receiving a note from Donoghue announcing his intention to commit suicide.
For selling liquor to a 12 year old in Ann Arbor two civil actions for $2,000 each have been filed by Ella M. Schroeder against Edmund Clancy and Ernest Paul and their sureties. The Michigan peaches report from St Joseph notes Joseph Potts Sr wins a shipment honor for the earliest harvest with the largest crop in years, the first sent to Chicago.
After hearing persuasive words from his attorney D. W. H. Moreland the commissioner of public works was decided his health was restored enough to venture a return to Detest. He left for El Paso Texas on Monday.
Frank Van Gorter confessed to killing John Saletiert last Wednesday during a routine clash with Deputy Ontario Lawrence. He was released from custody after posting a $15,000 bond at Ball Mountain.
Alfred Slocum, 7, son of Walter Slocum, had an eye damaged when Ned Fuller, 16, threw an apple striking him. The impact shattered the eye ball. An unrelated advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with a money back guarantee from Rivens Roades.
The papal scene unfolds in the early dawn as Pope Leo XIII lies dying in the Vatican chamber. Dr Lappent, aided by chloral, keeps a fragile sleep and the pontiff’s breathing grows faint. Monsignor Piffer administers the extreme unction as courtiers hope for recovery and await the news of France’s royal visit.
Ypellant preachers from St Luke's Presby terian and the State Normal college Baptist pulpit attacked city laxity in enforcing the Fourth of July laws. Rev William Curham Rev RK Wharton and Sir Daniel Putnam led the protest joined by Dr Allen who promised a fuller statement next Sunday. Knights of Pythias sponsored a two day celebration, with downtown events and an opposing East Side park gathering drawing attendees from the West Side Prospect Park crowd.
Edward Kain, a Pere Marquette flagman aged 60, was struck and killed by a switch engine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He leaves a family behind.
Count Ca Washington reports that Count Cassini the Russian ambassador and his daughter Countess Cassini left Washington on Monday and will depart from New York for Europe. They head to St. Petersburg for the ambassador’s summer vacation and plan to return to Washington in September.
In Muncie Indiana on July 6 Morton Dick five year old son of Mr and Mrs John A Dick died from a premature pistol explosion. The child was preparing for Independence Day celebration and did not know the weapon was loaded.
Francis Wight was in Merrill Sunday. Mooney's entertaining company from Ci Ed McKinney built an addition to its house. Muftly and son Everett of Flint visited last week. Win McCray and wife of Coleman visited relatives last week. Mrs. Win Geden and son of Saul Joan visiting Geo Little. Miss Eta Ping elected delegate to Epworth League convention to be held in Detroit. Fider Youngs and family of St Louis visited W. E Moore over Sunday. He preached at the M E church Sunday. Arthur Pine went to Ann Arbor Sunday to have his son tutored. Norvey Wirtit and Hubertha Perlman wed at St Louis on the Fourth. Details unclear due to fragmented text.
Ellsworth is home from Battle Creek. Dr Hotloof Pompell visited Thursday. Culver and Dr Montfort of Shaed in town midweek. Marvin Townsend works rent Coron Chry. Geo Cyprian family in town Sunday. Ada Hull visited Breokenridge last week. M Stonebrook and wife in Lthe aca Wednesday. Myrtle Winelind to Mt Pleasant Friday. Galdister of Penrinton in town Thursday. Frickunsell family spent the Pvarth in Trhaes TV. Newton of Maple Rapids in town Wednesday. Adda p Kingsley and Mabel Ista in Ownsnn last week. Coyne Bulls of Maple Rapids en route to Crystal Friday. Miss Howe Naldrett of Maple Map iis in town Saturday and Lane day. Moss family of Maple Rapids visited L. M. Moss Sunday. Mrs Ed Wright and Mrs Tom Newton of Maple Mapins in town. Maude King of Hreckenridge visiting Ada Hyi. Annual school meeting set for Monday evening July 1 at the school house. Poton Telephone Co. added eight new phones and four new switch boards. Malet Schulte returned Saturday from Lansing and southern Michigan. Henry Delaney ill with appendicitis. Mrs Keck of Carson City caring for him. Mr and Mrs J F B Sehult in Sparta for their son Murry’s wedding. Win Fire went to Portland Wednesday for vacation. Chas Shintine at BR BD route. Harry Sehulti and Miss Hattie Tansley of Sparta married Tuesday June 1 at Sparta. Many friends wish them happiness.
Ashley reports visits and guests from St Johns Ithaca and Grand Rapids with several residents hosting or visiting. A surgical ad promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve claiming cures for bleeding and prolapsed conditions with a testimonial from Ht. A. Tisdale Summerton SC and local sellers Brine Rhoden.
Foundation of health claims nourishment as basis for strength. Advertises Kodo Dyspepsia Cure to fix digestion and build blood for nerves and tissues. Mentions Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for liver and digestion. Includes ad lines for Green's Tar Tar Syrup and various sellers and a U. A. R. excursion notice.
Train listings show routes from Alma to Detroit and East with departure at 1:00 am and connections to Bay City and North Michigan. International passenger agents Dietranity and Mut are noted among agents, with Alma as a local origin point for the schedule.
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