10 Jun 1908
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
1
Petitioners urge higher pay for the city marshal and enforcement of laws. Aldermen discuss legality and proper salary amounts, with votes on increases and ordinance to set marshal pay at 40 per month and adjust other official salaries accordingly.
City Clerk Adams read a petition remonstrating against increasing the city marshal salary. Signed by Bert Hayes and others, the remonstrance urged restraint on salaried officers amid alleged liquor law violations. The council laid the petition on the table. The bond of City Treasurer Schwartz was presented and accepted. The old table factory near the P.M. tracks was ordered removed as a fire trap. Bills worth hundreds were approved as the council adjourned near ten o'clock.
In a Tuesday battle of Superior street nine, the North side won the city championship over the South. Ben McCullough led the North with Coach Harper and Brown assisting. Ike Fink, a former star, wowed with base running as Chet Walker and Chaggin highlighted the South’s efforts.
A meeting of the Alaw High School slamas is set for Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Miss Bad in Messinger. All members are urged to attend to discuss ongoing activities amid a period of bustle.
Clare announces a three day jubilee with a full Fourth of July program. Everything is free for guests including ballgames, street attractions, bands, parades, horse races, and fireworks. The celebration features a Declaration reading, fife and drum, and an oration by a leading state figure.
Hugh Ferguson of Yale Michigan and Katheryn Andrews of this city married yesterday at Mt Mossant ME church. Bridesmaid Lissie Grover and best man Hert Evans attended. Andrews, a former Union Telephone Co operator, is noted as a popular local, while Ferguson, a college football alumnus, plans Yale as their future home. The Record extends best wishes.
Mayor Francis King leaves for Chicago with Michael Brown to represent Michigan's Eleventh District at the Republican National Convention. Headquarters will be in the Auditorium Ames crowed room with up to one hundred dollars asked for admission and each delegate receives one ticket plus their own. King aims to secure additional passes through other sources.
City officials report a calm Saturday with 15 000 to 20 000 in attendance. City Marshal Sprague swore in eleven deputies to monitor transients and arrested eleven men for drinking from Tsubolla Co whiskey. One larceny complaint led to recovery of a bed spread and a buggy whip at Emerson township homes as authorities seek settlement. Sprague obtained a search warrant but a barrier hindered its execution. Citizens describe a peaceful day upheld by law.
Mrs Julia Hubert Micham reports the death of her husband Harriett Micham at their cousin's Detroit home. Remains, with Undertaker Con vis, arrived in Alma on Wednesday. Funeral conducted by Father Troy at St Marys church Thursday morning. Born Detroit August 2, 187? married in Detroit June 2, 1804. After moving to Alma they resided there. Husband, mother and brother mourn the loss.
In a probate session on Monday June 6 James W Campbell was named administrator of the Augustine Dora estate and guardian for John Dore minor. Ira Sell heirs were determined by hearing. On Wednesday January 8 John T Swigart was appointed guardian of the person and estate of Penelope Salter. Homer Snider was appointed guardian of Clara Ava Wood, another minor.
Fire swept a hay shed at Alma Elevator hing sheds just north of the Repet Friday morning about 10. The shed was partly filled with baled hay and the building and contents were burned to the ground. Cause of the fire is unknown.
Sixteen large U S butter manufacturers contest the proposed tariff increase from 6.5 to 12.5 percent for cream and milk shipments before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Chicago dispatch notes judges Prouty and Harlan will hear testimony as railroads defend the new schedule. Manufacturers, representing plants worth about 10 million dollars and producing 15 million pounds of butter yearly, warn of plant closings and losses if rates rise and call the current margins razor-thin. T A Johnston of Central Michigan Produce Co assists in Chicago.
Heavy lightning strikes have caused widespread damage to farm buildings and property this year, with losses approaching the 1907 record. Despite numerous storms, Michigan reports fewer tornadoes than nearby states, and although rain has been excessive at times, no extreme floods comparable to southern states have occurred.
In three days the insurance on the hay warehouse of the Alma Mevatorian that larned on the 6th inst was adjusted by Jeli Rawson of Grand Rapids Michigan on the 6th inst. Jobo Spinney received the draft from the State Avent of the Spring Garden towur anow Company N. Bo Janen of Detroit for the asaured.
Citizens of Alma are invited to attend the Alma Public Schools closing events. Grade Promotion Exercises on Friday afternoon June 7 at 2:80 o'clock at Weight Park. Flag Day exercises Monday evening June 19 at the opera house. Commencement Wednesday evening June 17 at the opera house. By William Sprague, Editor.
Ordinance 56 requires all dogs in Alma be maned from June 10 to Sept 1 each year. Enforcement will be strict. Dog Warden Edmond Mottet issues the notice dated May 20, 1908 in Alma.
The Alma high school senior class presents a class day program Monday at eight o clock at the sepere house with admission ten and fifteen cents. The program features music by the Alma Orchestra, a Salutatory, Class History, Valedictory, and a Class Play titled The Chronothanolot Tron with a cast including Hattie B Mills Barbara Wyone Cornell Lena Potter Ada Coleman Doris Smith Loretta Clem and others.
W F Chedister of St Louis has leased the vacant Arcada Hotel room, formerly F H Martin, and will stock a full line of staple and fancy groceries. The site previously housed a grocery. Chedister, a veteran groceryman, comes recommended after seven years with Carlton & Smith of St Louis. The Record predicts a lucrative trade.
Dr and Mrs J H Lancashire entertained the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association champions, a nine, at a five course dinner last evening. The event honored their honors and featured a hospitable home reception for the team.
Notice of Mrs W Johnson's death and funeral details from a Gratiot area community. She lived near Alma for 47 years, was a longtime Methodist member, born March 4 1643 and died June 2 1908. The service at Riverine cemetery was led by Rev Wolfe with Rev Hart assisting. Her husband and daughter mourn her loss as friends offer sympathy. Are you ready to jump into spring to work when Nature says Jam.
Alma captures the state intercollegiate title with an 8 to 1 victory over Albion Friday. Smiling Sidney Johnson pitched superbly for Alma, striking out seven in eleven batters faced while Duncanson and Campbell powered the offense with timely hits and aggressive base running. Albion fought hard from start to finish, but Alma’s defense and Johnson’s sharp curves secured the win as fans crowded the stands.
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