Willard Returns as President of Mining Company
Fred Willard, returning to Alma after western ventures, is profiled as founder and president of the Liberty Mining Company with four claims near its holdings. The firm reported last year $8,599,949 in silver and lead from 12 mines, including the Hunter and Morning mines. His sister Mrs H J Vermeulen aided expansion by securing ten claims and a mill site.
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Alma
Fred Willard
The
Record
Michigan
Mr. Willard
Willard
Xouvenire
West
Kalamazoo
Klondike
Celery City
Yukon
Spokane
Wash
Daweon
Mollan
Idaho
Liberty Mining Company
Hunter
Tiger-Poorman
H. J. Vermeulen
Man Intended Assault but Heart Failed During HS Incident
ISID reports a male suspect claimed he planned criminal assault involving a stepson incident but says his heart failed him, leading to a halt. Authorities present the case with minimal details and note no further action reported at this time.
Ithaca janitor accused of assault on stepdaughter
Last spring a man named Harry Payne moved with his wife and stepdaughter to a Chareh block. On Friday night he allegedly attempted to assault his stepdaughter while she slept, using chloroform and a sponge. He was arrested after returning from Ithaca and held for examination next Monday. His wife was summoned. a partial confession followed, but the motive remained unclear.
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Ithaca
Chareh Block
Harry Payne
Alma Manufacturing Company
Tracy
Payne
Batton
Button
Ann Arbor
Justice Chadwick
Alma News Details Court Probe In Family Case
The text notes Mr Shrodes of Ithaca intends to prosecute Payne to the fullest extent. It identifies the girl as Barstow's daughter from Ithaca, married to Payne in Alma shortly before relocating there. The report hints at a timely turn in the Alma story and cites family disputes surrounding the conduct allegations.
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Mr. Shrodes
Ithaca
Alma
Payne
Henry Barstow
Mra. Barstow
Alma Record for '03 Is a Winner
A terse notice notes a Sunday excursion to Crystal Lake and Frankfort on July 26 with a special train from Alma at 6 08 am. Round trip fare applies with half price for children aged five to twelve. reference is made to the Alma Record for the year 1903 as a winner.
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Crystal Lake
Frankfort
Alma
Riverdale hosts afternoon races and field day events
Riverdale schedules an afternoon of horse, bicycle, and foot races plus field day attractions tomorrow. A balloon ascent is advertised at 7:30 followed by dancing. The Elm Hall band will provide music as subscribers read The Record.
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Riverdale
Elm Hall
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