28 Jul 1905
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
1
The text shows a small bank note listing capital and surplus figures, officers including W. Wxie as president, We as vice-president, Huy Brewsaker as cashier, and mentions general banking business. It notes 1 per cent interest on Certificates of Deposit and an incomplete statement about months left on deposits.
The Modern Brotherhood of America claims to solve fraternal insurance with over 2200 new members recently and invites further inquiries. W D Peterson of Mist Mer promotes contacting by hotel or mail to join.
Gus Johnson aged five from Jennings was accidentally killed by a 16 year old Burt Benson. Angle, owned by Calvary Morris of Cleveland, won the $10,000 Merchants and Manufacturers stake at the Detroit Blay Ribbon races. Fire wrecked a Minnesota beet sugar factory shifting crop to Menominee River Sugar Co. at Menominee. William Wickwire got 1 to 5 years in Jackson prison for horse stealing. Mrs Fay Dibois hanged herself in Brooklyn while insane. Dickinson county et al heirs to $100,000 from England. Wolverine post office burglary used dynamite to take about $300 cash and £200 stamps. William ON McPhail to purchase Alpena Weekly Argus by Aug 1. Johnny C. Viall retires after fifty years in printing. El Nor Tom Hanna of Iron Mountain warns shade trees sprayed with paraffin green to curb horse damage.
The act expanded dairy and food duties, with emphasis on sanitary inspection and public health. A. Bird, dairy and food commissioner, and Lillie oversee inspections, registrations, and licenses for creameries and milk depots, aiming to visit each county twice yearly and improve product quality. Dairy meetings educate producers on profits and standards, reflecting cautious progress under Governor Warner.
Fire destroyed the Lovel farm home last Sunday with only a bed or two saved Mrs Lovel was visiting Alma when the blaze started origin unknown alarm raised but flames engulfed the house before aid arrived Mildred Snyder 14 of North Star narrowly escaped death after her dress caught fire while cleaning clothing with gasoline in an upper room She suffered severe burns front neck to waist and on hands arms and shoulders the physician sees recovery despite seriousness
A long obituary notes Julia Solon of Pine River Township near Gratiot died after a lingering illness at age nearly 50 years in Grand Rapids and nearby communities. Survived by eight children and numerous grandchildren, she lived among Theron Johnsons and Jolamins in Ontario and Charty, with family members spread across Alma, Pine River, and nearby towns. The piece highlights family ties and local neighbors who recall her life.
Dr. A. Stealy recently moved from Kimmet county Michigan to Alma and plans to settle here. He will set up offices above Lee Mercantile Co store in August and live on Prospect Street near the third house from the corner. Office hours are listed through the day. Stealy is a member of Emmet County Medical Society the State Medical Society and the American Medical Association and comes well recommended.
Reported at press time are multiple typhoid fever cases with varying outcomes. Notestein remains seriously ill but hopeful. Bagley improving after relapse. Ewing holding his own with expected improvement. J T Ewing and Ernest showing signs of non worsening. Porter and Ronald improving slowly. Will Smith convalescing. Delavan recovering. Enterline Plank and Cook up and about. Myrtle Mosher high fever but slowly gaining. R H Wilcox progressing well. note about a child nursery near the college.
An appeal invites comrades from veteran brigades and regiments from Louisville to Atlanta to attend a reunion on the battlefield made famous by their valor. Organizers urge survivors to gather with wives and grandchildren, with events planned near the site and support from the Seattle War Veterans Association.
After local inquiry the typhoid fever outbreak in Alma is linked to ice cream from Saginaw. Time from infection to illness prevented lab tests, but investigation by Health Officer KE Lawn points to the ice cream as the likely source. The College area sanitation is reported as satisfactory and the State Board of Health continues to supervise the inquiry.
Over thirty eight weeks the Recor dedicated fifty four columns to education. Students contributed portions while the news editor prepared much of it, often spending considerable time and labor on the material.
Sumner Grange held a meeting last Thursday evening at the home of Brother Hunt to discuss monthly affairs and settle on a course of actions for upcoming community events.
The August 3 gathering by Suave Grange featured Brother and Sister LG Hint and Tiare among contestants in a playful event. Townsend of New Haven attended, with Deputy Wirmed coordinating and a candidate lineup including Bro PAD Klos and Baldwin. The next meeting plans include a roll call and readings by favorite authors, plus a recitation by Brother Warren.
The Great Forepaugh and Selle Brothers present Pananim the portals of the Sea a grand spectacle with 1000 characters and a stage larger than 100 theaters. A 50 piece band, lavish Parisian costumes, and vast scenes promise an unrivaled canvas show with two performances Friday Ang 4 at 2 and 6. Reserved seats available at Sharar s Drug Store matched to show ground prices.
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