Gold Bricked in Detroit Leaves Alma Family in Grief
The Detroit Free Press reports Melvin L. Thompson of Alma disappeared after a loss to two pool sharks in Detroit. He wrote a remorseful note to his wife about gambling debts and the river, while his family arrived to find their furniture missing and no sign of Thompson. Police and relatives search for him as his wife and new in laws face financial distress and uncertain prospects.
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Detroit Free Press
Thompson
Bort
Davies
Anna
Melvin L. Thompson
Alma, Mich
Detroit
Twenty Third Street
Thearnecti
W. Huith
Alma
Mich
Durand
Flushing
Twelfth Street
Riverside Cartage Company
Pool
Thompsn
Willian Davies
Grand River Avenue
Kik
Thomas
Smith
Erm
Witter
Detective Bureau
F. L. Hivett
Eese
Alma man loses money after pool hall game in Detroit
Mell Thompson of Alma came to Detroit for work with over $100 in his jeans. After playing pool in a Jefferson Avenue room, two men won his funds, then left saying they would fetch their hotel. Thompson reported the incident to police and is left to face his wife’s reaction.
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Mell Thompson
Alma
Detroit
Thompson
Jefferson Avenue
Woodward
Quarterly Conference At Methodist Church Reports And Elections
The last quarterly conference of the church year 1008 met at the Methodist church last Monday afternoon with Rev. W. P. French presiding. Reports showed 3 new members joined and over 4000 raised. Sunday School enrollment totaled 414 with 19 in the main school, 1 in home, 44 in cradle roll. pastor Rev. J. M. Wolfe noted flourishing departments. Officers confirmed include Stewards I J Convis and others, Trustees A W Brock and J G Krew, Epworth League Ming Florence Gay president, Ladies Aid Mrs A Walker, Home Missionary Society Mrs J W Hotens, Forvigh Missionary Society Mea Flora Coy, with Sunday School superintendent C R Washburn.
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Methodist Church
W. P. French
Lansing
H. Washburn
Cbarch
J. M. Wolfe
I. J. Convis
O L
Convis
P. W. Creaser
W. W. Kinch
Roy Miller
Hamford McCurdy
Ll. M. Sweatt
L. C. Wright
J. Washwarn
F. E. West
Will Fy Young
W. H. Shephern Trastess
A. W. Brock
C. J. Brown
J. W. Holmes
H. W. Sandell
J. G. Krew
WW. Kinch
EL Washboro
Epworth League
Ming Florence Gay
Ladies Aid Society
A. Walker
Pres
Home Missionary Society
Mra
J. W. Hotens
Forvigh Missionary Society
Flora Coy
Washburn
New Bridge at Euclid Extension Across Pine River
The city of Alma and George Youngs advance rapid work on a wooden 102 foot bridge over Pine river at Euclid avenue extension. Funded 700 by the city, the rest by Youngs, with tar-treated timber and cement abutments for durability.
Services at M. E. Church Sunday Morning
Pov Wolfe pastor of the Methodist Church will use for his subject Jenus Method of Interpreting Law. You are cordially invited to be present. Evening services at 7.00.
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Wolfe
Methodist Charch
Jenus
Rural Carrier Taylor Leads Party Missing Eight Miles from Home
Rural carrier Taylor and companions vanished eight miles from home while traveling in a rural area. Authorities launched search efforts including local residents and volunteers. No further details on motive or condition were released.
Motor accident near Alma ends with broken steering gear
Rural Matt Carrier Tayor drove his auto with two ladies toward Midland when a dog darted into the road. He could not control the vehicle after the steering rod bent, the front axle sprung, and the car left the road. They later towed the machine into Alma after abandoning it in a ditch.
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Matt Carrier Tayior
Midland
Taylor
Che Ncene
Alma
Stockbridge Liquor Case Sealed By Trustees Ruling
Judge Searl in Lansing held the Stockbridge liquor ordinance required only a majority of trustees present to pass, ruling the board could act with a quorum met despite absences. Charles Hurst sought a writ to force action on the ban, claiming trustees did nothing at a special meeting.
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Stockbridge
Hurst
Seart
Bridge Extension Over Pine River Near Woodworth Ave
The Pine River bridge near the railroad tracks on Woodworth Avenue is being extended by about 20 feet to reach a total length of 60 feet. The old bridge is moved slightly north, with a new addition extending from the south end. Two cement-filled steel cylinders will be sunk at the junction as abutments, new cement abutments added, and approaches widened. City crews carry out the work at an estimated cost of 1000 dollars, finishing in a few days.
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Euclid Avenue
Pine River
George Youngs
Alma
Mr. Youngs
East Superior Street
Youngs Baw
Walnut Street
River Avenue
New
Tiridge
Crescent Drive
Alma Sagar Company
Woodworth Avenue
Tench
Beulah Home Boys Benefit Show At Beulah Presbyterian
Beulah Home boys from Boyne City performed for the First Presbyterian church audience Tuesday evening to aid the Home. A collection raised 48.62 dollars. John Swarts donated a large iron flower vase for the Home, which may stay on the lawn or be sold to raise funds.
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First Presbyterian Church
Beulah
Boyne City
H L. Swift
John Swarts
Hove
Alma 15 Booming As Alma Grows Rapidly
The Michigan Lovester from Detroit notes rapid Alma growth with 700 buildings in a block between Arvada hotel and Alma Roller Mills, up from 644 last year. Census hints a 400 rise in city population and 25 new houses since March with many more planned. Paul Kroas works in Alma at the post office for a few weeks.
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Michigan Lovester
Detroit
Alma
Businde
Superior Trent
Arvada
Cit
Sumner Grange No 408 Holds July Meeting and Plans November
Sumner Grange No 408 met Saturday evening July 1. Worthy Master Kleas presided with H D Seaman as past master. W J Knoer led torture station. secretaries and chaplains included P A Kleas and Alice Seaman. The group invited Gra Pomona Grange to meet in November. A penny march followed the 10th knapsack song and a roll call with ritual quotes. Various talks covered road improvements, corn yield, silk mills, and roadside topics. Ovid Seaman and Currie Perry chosen as bride and groom for a mock wedding at next meeting. rice will be thrown.
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Bumper Grange No. 408
Kleas
H. D. Seaman
W. J. Knoer
P. A. Kleas
Alice Seaman
Homer Hunt
Ray Seaman
Gra Pomona Grange
Joseph Henemver
A. Kloes
Herb Church
Banay
W. J. Eaver
H. D.seaman
Tonis Lang
Ovid Seaman
Currie Perry
Civic League Outdoor Meeting at Wright Park
The Civic League held an outdoor meeting last Friday at Wright Park with Mrs J Canle presiding. Dr Brainerd spoke on the growth and treatment of tuberculosis known as the White Plague. Rey Wolfe Kev Elger and FL Convis responded to requests and Bert Hayes gave an amusing talk on benefits from local actions in Gratiot County.
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The
Civic League
Wright Park
J . Canle
Brainerd
Rey Wolfe
Kev Elger
FL ‘Convis
Bert Hayes
Thore Presmnit
Fores
Gratiot County
Mr Hayes
Alma dam warned to protect restitution fish runs
The Staw Fish and Game Commission sends warning notices to water power dam owners to ensure restitution fish runs for sinks. The Alma Grats and Lumber Co dam has repeatedly failed to protect runs, with the present installation halting losses by a pen 4. Local political notes report Frank H Dodds, Republican candidate for Congress, visiting Alma and garnering support. Wrestler Perry Shad defeated Kidd in St Louis, with Shad set to meet E Fenby there. Mrs. F. Brown's illness in Grand Rapids prompts family prayers, and a local landmark, the old sycamore by the river, remains a boyhood staple.
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Staw Fish and Geme Commission
Warnieg
Alma Grats and Lumber Company
Frank H Dodds
Mt Pleasant
Alma
T. A. Ely
Dodie
Perry Shad
Michigan Agricultural College
Kidd
St. Louis
Grand Rapids
Grane Rapids
Farniture City
Barth. Mire
Brown
St Mary's Hospital
Cadillac
Los
Regulated Liquor Sales and Digestive Aid Note
A brief note discusses liquor sales limits for a city resident and promotes Donos Reveluts as a mild laxative. It urges regular exercise for health and mentions consulting a druggist for the product. The tone mimics a late 19th or early 20th century product ad.
Runaway Horse Endangers Trio On East Superior Street
A horse and carriage driven by Charles Taylor of Alma dragged James Carter and Taylor's two and a half year old son after the animal frightened near East Superior Street and State Street. The infant was dropped to the road and survived with a severe scalp bruise while Taylor and Carter suffered chest injuries. The carriage and harness were damaged as the horse ran to Blate Street before being stopped amid a crowd.
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East Superior
State Street
Charles Taylor
Alma
Harrison Taylor
James Carter
Melton Meyers
Forest Hill
Mixx Meyers
Taylor
Carter
Harne
Planta
Blate Street
Probate court notices and guardianship actions
Probate court records show Olive Hart examined and committed to Northern Michigan Asylum, July 6. Francis J Smith will admitted to probate with Mabel W Smith as executrix. John Martin Derrich will probate hearing set August 11. Charles Seharr appointed guardian for Leslie Beharr and Belya Seharr. Orin J Sprague estate probate and executrix appointed. Guardian petition for Olive Hart incompetence filed, hearing July 20.
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Olive Hart
Dre. A. R. Wheeler
Stiles Kennedy
Northern Michigan
Francis J Smith
Mabel W Smith
John Martin Derrich
Charles Seharr
Leslie Beharr
Belya Seharr
Orin J. Sprague
Probata
Emeline 1
Sprague
Automobile Owners Meet In Alma At City Hall
Automobile owners in Alma and nearby areas are urged to attend a meeting at Alma City Hall on Friday evening July 7 for organization aimed at mutual benefit and to remind attendees of the date and purpose.
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Alma
Covell Congressional Club organized in Gratiot city
The Covell Congressional Club was organized last evening at Jetty Hall with about forty attendees. Hon. J. W. Holmen was elected chairman, Thomas Clark moved the motion, and officers named were President P. M. Smith, Vice President George Ogden Lee, and Treasurer Theo Marale. An executive committee was chosen from each ward. Speeches followed by Hon. Geo. Covell, William Leet, and Ed Bowman. Mayor King was present and joked about two Bills before the meeting adjourned.
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Covell Congressional Club
Thin City
Tonerly
J. W. Holmen
Brio Apaech
Thomas Clark
Curis Brown
P. M. Smith
Georgs Ogden Lee
Theo, Marale
Geo. Covell
Travers City
William Leet
Lanning
Gratiot County
Ed Bowman
Greenville
King
McCullough and Son announce 10 day bargain sale
Alma residents are invited to a ten day sale by McCullough and Son featuring a full stock of men youths boys and children's clothing shoes caps and other wearables. Chicago specialist B Sander will supervise price cutting as the store offers big reductions to turn stock into cash quickly starting Saturday July 18 at 9 am with a large sales staff and prominent newspaper ads.
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Alma
McCullough and Son
McGallough and Son
Shiw
McCullough and Son Nave
B. Sander
Chicago
Grant County
McCullough
Senedexite
Sewer Project Delays on River Avenue Encounter Heavy Clay Bed
Joe Ray reports trouble with 800 feet of sewer line on River Avenue due to a five foot deep clay bottom and water seepage. Despite unexpected obstacles, the contractor expects completion with water issues largely resolved. The notice also notes voters cannot sign multiple nominating petitions for the same office, citing overlaps between Bradley and Warner petitions.
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Joe Ray
River Avenue
Secretary of States Office
Bradley
Warner
Hieta
Two St Louis Women Die in Serious Accident
Two women from St Louis lose their lives after a runaway incident. Police and rescue crews responded to the scene, with investigators probing the cause and noting the high risk of such crashes in the area. Local officials urged caution and road safety awareness following the tragedy.
Auto Frightens Horse in Rural Mall Accident
Mall carrier Taylor and Ray Smith of Alma were towing Taylor’s wrecked car north of St Louis when a frightened horse bolted. The carriage proscribed, overturning into a ditch. Mrs Harvey Buyer and Miss Ora Gotham were injured, Buyer severely.
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Taylor
Ray Smith
St. Louis
1St Louis
Harvey Buyer
Mins Ora Gotham
Smith
Taylors Machine
Seversl
Mr. Buyer
Miss Gotham
Proposing by Bible Passages Leads to Courtship
A humorous tale describes a young man seeking to court a neighbor by presenting an open Bible with marked verses from John Ruth and Third John. The lady responds with a verse cue, and the exchange ends with a formal proposal that leads to marriage the following week.
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John
Must Be Sold at Once Bargain Household Lot
Auction-like sale offers an extension dining table set, dining chairs, bookcase, writing desk, quarter-sawed oak bedstead, large bevel plate mirror, steel cooking range, hard coal stove, Brock heaters, kitchen cabinet, and more. Items all in good condition, priced at half, Pollasky will展示 at the store.
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Brock
Rae
Fred W Griswold announces Republican nomination bid
In Gratiot county the Alma Record carries Fred W Griswold’s public notice seeking the Republican nomination for Fat Deeds. He appeals for support at the September 1, 1908 primaries, dated Ithaca Michigan with a brief signature line and a stray, unrelated ad blurb about Alma Bread Flour included.
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Gratiot
Alma Record
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Euclid Ave
M. E. Church
Hutonogle
Micoke
Paul Kroas
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Sumner Grange
Baby
Probate Court
Automobile Owners
Covell Club
McCullough & Son
Record
Taylor and
Fred W. Griswold
Ithaca, Mich
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