31 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
1
A Turck's Grove event drew Cap Gllc farmers, with 500 more attendees enjoying the day. The gathering highlighted local farming efforts and community ties, featuring remarks by organizers and exchanges about crop practices and markets.
Last Thursday patrons gathered at Turck's grave near Pine River for the Ru tral Michigan Produce Co picnic. Alma band performed after a noon meal. Speeches by Simon Hagadorn and C. Smith plus a dairy talk by State Dairy Inspector Lilly promoted cooperation. A five inning baseball game ended 4 to 2 for the butter makers.
Arcada Farmers Club held a meeting at the Allis home on the twenty fifth. Attendance was good with several members at the creamery picnic. Four officers attended. vice president Mrs Irish presided. A committee was formed to plan refreshments. Members were asked to bring sugar and tea or lemonade and everyone should bring a chicken dish. The program included meditation by Mon Hector Sydth and readings by Alta Batherland.
A fragmented case file outlines defects in the presentment for a matter involving Adin bell and hinder tone plant. It mentions the Attorney General Hind, the Auditor Chetier, Trailley, and Marie Aiyet with references to apprenticeship and a store item. The readable text emphasizes procedural defects and protective safeguards.
A fragmentary note discusses how forests and nature are warped by human activity. It hints at a critique of modern industry and mass production. The text contains garbled phrases and unclear names, offering a glimpse of a broader environmental theme without coherent details.
A statement from Jory T Atavrennaws of Ithaca Michigan dated July 26 19u7 explains receipt of a secretary of state petition for nomination as a delegate under the constitutional convention act. He says the petition was circulated by friends without his urging and that acceptance is a gratitude gesture not a political entry. He urges voters to be true to themselves and the state when choosing delegates.
Lydia Alberta Johnson Harlock, born August 5 1876 in Westabury, died at age 49 after two surgeries and a decline following July 16 operation. She was married to Charles Harlock, a mail carrier on Alma Road, and leaves two children, a boy age four and a girl age one. Funeral service and interment at Riverside Cemetery will be held tomorrow afternoon.
A garbled list shows multiple individuals associated with an arrest linked to Stade. Names include Hevelarg, Sienkwrnuatlotacy, Seuquantel Typerier, J. Berte Sree, Julae Lidewrd, Maley, and others. Details are unclear. no dates or official actions are verifiable.
A major blaze swept Sumner late Monday, gutting Ayers Hardware and West’s Drug Store, with total losses reaching into thousands. Firefighting relied on bucket brigades as no fire apparatus existed. Postmaster Button’s office lost fixtures after insurance lapse, and nearby shops including G A R, Uncle Sam’s, McGresnor’s, West & Son, Tucker, and M E Race were ruined. Postmaster Button, Button, and local residents scrambled to save mail and records amid the spread of flames.
The Alma Methodist church in the Michigan Conference will hold its annual session in Albion in early September. Delegates to the National Conference in Baltimore next May will be chosen, with Frank J. Convie named as a leading candidate. The obituary notes Mr Montgomery’s long residence in Mt Calm Gratiot and related family details, his marriage to Jennie Somerville, and the funeral plan to inter the body in a New York family plot.
Macey P. Montgomery, known as Macey Montgomer y, dies at 54 after a lengthy illness. Born in New Nant ic, she lived in Dekrnil where she served as a civic figure and was connected with local institutions. Her death occurred Thursday after an extended illness and hospital care. Funeral arrangements were pending.
Prosecuting Attorney's report covers cases prosecuted and disposed through the period ending June 1907. Includes assault and battery and assault with intent to do great bodily harm, rape, drunkenness, liveryman issues, destroying bills, defrauding hotel keeper, mortgaged property, burglary, adulterated milk, resisting officer, liquor law violations, non support, furnishing liquor to prisoner, vagrancy, indecent language, concealed weapons, obtaining money under false pretenses, gambling room, willful injury to tombstones, truancy, and related discharges on examination.
Circus at St Louis presented by Hargraves Shows promises aerial feats and a big parade at 10 o'clock. Performers include The Four Kingdoms Bolton and Braman Mile De Esta Florence Ixengart and the Tory trio with clowns and exotic acts. Morning street parade draws circus enthusiasts from far away.
At Grange Heights J A Dutelver hosted visitors from Sparta and Clinton County during a recent stay for a street visit with daughter Mes Peak Kevfer. Residents note a successful C MP Co picnic in the grove with Grange members and local families attending.
Resolutions pay tribute to Brother Frederick William Dwyer of Benevolent Lodge 244 F and AM. Born in Germany and raised in Dewente, he advanced from Entered Apprentice to Fellow Craft and Master Mason, with long service and cherished associations. He will be remembered for steadfast fraternal ties and guiding counsel within the lodge and district. The community mourns his loss and honors his memory as a devoted member of the Masonic fraternity.
Jamestown exposition organizers offer reduced rate entry with advance tickets through city agents. Public notices urge quick purchases for the event and list participating offices and contact points.
Jerry Boynton purchases the Central Michigan rail line right of way and plans to extend the route to Alma. The sale signals future expansion for the regional railroad system.
In Alma last week Roynton highlighted proposed electric rail routes while Grand Rapids Evening News reports Deputy Sheriff Manshaw sold the Central Michigan railroad under a New York trust mortgage. The Grand Rapids Electric Railway bid $151 for the line with 200 miles already graded from Freeport to Hastings and Grand Rapids to Grand Haven. J W Boynton led the bidder group under the Grand Rapids Railway name, but details on the purchasing company and its purpose were not disclosed.
Last Thursday prank L Convix traveled to Lansing with Edward Tanta and Fd Geo from Sunes. Each returned with a Reo automobile previously sold by Mr Courly, while Mr Coteyie’s efforts in the furniture trade and showroom activities are noted as improving.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions juvenile act issues, a judge named Paw-Mayw, and court lines. It hints at a conservatorship or guardianship matter with references to delinquency, legality, and unspecified dates. The readable text suggests a formal inquiry or court filing but lacks clear facts.
A garbled notice describes a teacher examination with references to timing and locations. The readable fragments mention Spea and Teney and suggest a statewide or district testing event with schedules and preparations for educators.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Adam Scott of Cadilac formerly Alma learned Monday noon of his death at Frankfort while coupling cars. He was 33, survived by wife and son, carried 3000 life insurance, and was buried at Riverade Cemetery. His sister and brother lived nearby.
Editorial lauds Alma spisole case courage shown by Mr Hell resisting extortion and aiding justice. Notes a Saginaw police detective involved in the lineup and questions outside-city policing. Highlights department shortages hindering in-city duties and misgivings over outside assistance.
A garbled 19th century account details an appellate case over fires caused by defective wiring and insulation. The New York dispute involves buildings on Third Avenue and 20th Street with towers and wiring issues, charging insurer and electrical firms with damages tied to faulty insulation. The figure cited notes losses of about a thousand dollars yearly, with wires and beams damaged as the system failed.
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