11 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
1
News from St Louis reports the death of George Glover Woes by self harm in his bedroom. He had resided with his sister Mrs St Sharp since last fall and was in ill health. Investigators note despondency over his condition. advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea appears at end.
The Record increases value for subscribers by pairing a free one year music piece from The American Melody Co. of New York with each issue, plus a free year of The American Farmer. The package costs 8.10 and includes home news, aiming to boost local advertising and protect Alma merchants from distant ads.
The Nonpareil Gan Club staged a Fourth of July rock shooting event at Blue Rock with many members and spectators. KG Thompson led all four contests with the top score, hitting 31 of 40 targets.
Newly elected Alma Lodge No 35 officers include Noble Grand J Fink View Grand Preston Lane Cor. Se'y W Bogart Treas G E Wilson Fin Se'y V M Wilson.
Alma plans a free street fair and carnival week with Robinson Carnival Co attractions including looping the loop on a bicycle, flying Lady Lonette, moving pictures, and a large Ferris wheel. Excursions on Pere Marquette and Ann Arbor rail lines offer one fare round trip within 90 miles. Special days mark Alma, St Louis, Ithacada, Stanton dy, Queen Carnival day, and everyone’s day.
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