Resignation and elections stir Michigan politics in 1900s article
The piece notes Dr. Kedzie’s retirement as head of Chemistry at the Agricultural College and the appointment of Prof. Kedale as successor, plus Republican candidacies for county offices including prosecuting attorney and clerk. It also covers political remarks by Hawilton on Philippine policy and commentary on Bradstreet’s May failures, Cleveland’s stance on Brynai and reform, ending with a critical view of Grover Cleveland’s peacemaking image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RC. Kedzie
The
Agricultural College
Michigan
Kedzie
Board of Periculture
Frank Kedale
M S
Ofes
Bert Hayes
Alma
Jno
Wilson
St. Louis
Salter
Roy Peetitt
Jas Kress
Ithaca
Seth Tabbs
C. Chambers
New Haven
Ed Meecham
Elba
Rep. Holmes
A. H. Lowery
Jno. Parish
Literary Notes and Special July Fiction Number
The July volume, a Summer Fiction Number, features novelettes by Edward Van Zle including Clarisan's Troubloom Baby and Olamasa's Troublesome Baby. It also holds stories by Paul Letcenter Ford, David Gray, Frank Nortina, and others, plus notes on an excursion to Providence and a rail fare offer with dates and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward 8
van Zle
Clarisan
Olamasa
Paul Letcenter Ford
Gilbert
Janice Meredith
Weir Mitchell
Local notes from Alma and surrounding towns
B Moffatt of Stanton and Harry Patterille of St Johns were in Alma Wednesday. W E Brock heads to Detroit for a reporter post. W H Beeman, once with H J Vermeulen, movesGoods to Boyne City to start anew. T A Smith sells Hotel Penn to Amos Bodine and will work for Phipps Penoyer Co. Hi Rollin arrested for desertion. bonds set at 100. Alma fire department social honors seven year veterans with certificates and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Moffatt
Stanton
Alma
Harry Patterille
St. Johns
W.E Brock
Detroit Today
Daily Today
W. H. Beeman
H J Vermeulen
Boyne Cry
T. A Smith
Penn
Amos Bodine
Mr. Smith
Phipps, Penoyer & Co
Saginaw
Where They Go for Summer in Alma Schools
Teachers in Alma public schools plan varied summer absences. Prof. Hanson travels to Jackson then attends the National Education Association meeting in Minneapolis from July 7 to 12. Miss Marsh stays with family in Charlotte while Miss Bambrough spends part of the time in Oworso and rest at Bay View. Miss Cook remains at Grand Blanc and will seek a more remunerative position in Petoskey next year. Miss Hard has joined her brother in Washington state. Miss Dunlap stays with her parents near Alma. The Misses McLaren Chase Eagan Trapp and Strable remain in Alma part or all summer.
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Alma
Prof
Hanson
Jackson
National Educational Association
Minneapolis
Miss Marsh
Charlotte
Miss Bambrough
Oworso
Bay View
Miss Cook
Grand Blanc
Petoskey
Miss Hard
State of
Washington
Brother
Dunlap
Alms
McLaren, Chase, Eagan, Trapp and Strable
Obituary of Jacon Beeson of Alma area dies at 63
Jacon Beeson died at his home west of Alma on Friday aged 63 years 11 months 22 days. Funeral at Elwell church with Rev. H E Wylie. burial in Pritchard cemetery. Born June 25 1836 in Westmoreland PA he was a blacksmith until enlisting in the 206th PA Vol Co E. He served in all engagements and was honorably discharged in Richmond VA June 26 1865. He settled in Gratiot County MI in 1866 and married Emma Fisher in 1867. Survived by wife and children Bertha Edwin Nelson Dora one brother in Nebraska and one sister in Pennsylvania.
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Jacon Beeson
Alma
Elwell Church
H. E. Wylie
Pritchard
Westmorsland
County
Co. E
Richmond
Gratiot County
Mich
Emma Fisher
Bertha
Edwin
Nelson
Dora
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
August Flower touted as quick remedy for stomach ills
An advertorial claims dyspepsia and liver complaints afflict over three quarters of Americans. It lists symptoms such as sour stomach headaches and heartburn and urges readers to buy August Flower for 75 cents at local druggists. Two doses allegedly relieve distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Shiarrar’ & Muthotland’s
Alma Woman Praises Dr A W Chase Nerve Fills
Mrs. C Thornton of Alma Michigan says Dr A W Chase's Nerve Fills improved her health last spring After using them she reports better rest and calmer nerves The testimonial notes the pills are sold locally and by dealers of Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY with the portrait and signature on each package
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo, N
A.W. Chase
The Little Finger and Palmistry Beliefs
A fragmentary lecture discusses palmistry the fourth finger length as key to life outcomes. It notes long fingers direct character and leadership style and cites proverb beliefs about influencing others. The piece shifts to an unreliable health ad discussing coal heating efficiency and drug substitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Jonson
Ann Arbor Railroad announces July excursion fares and openings
The Ann Arbor Railroad offers July excursion tickets at a single round trip fare for trips to Toledo and Cadillac with limited return dates. A special Durand Cadillac train departs at 7 4 0 am and returns by 10 00 pm with one fare for round trip. The Royal Frontenac Hotel in Frankenmuth opens July 1 under J R Hayes and C A Brant with music boating fishing and other entertainments. Also announces Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars between Toledo and Frankfort discontinued starting July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
ToLedo
Alma
Mackinaw Island
C.A Brant
Union League Club
Chicago
Frankfort
Cadillac
R.R
Woman's Back Pain Rebound Solved by Doan's Kidney Pills
Lincoln Street resident Mrs DB Perky describes years of kidney related backache worsened after a maslow surgery. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Bivins & Rhotes drugstore with quick relief, saying pain eased in days and she now recommends them to others. Foster Milburn Co royal ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DB. Perky
Lincoln Street
Dean
Bivins & Rhotes
Toan
Doan
Churches Societies. CHOTA Presbyterian Service
Morning and evening services as usual at the Presbyterian church. The evening sermon will be on A Failure in Moral Courage. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Excursions offer from Marquette and neighbors
Train and travel fares advertised for multiple cities including Detroit Minneapolis Salt Lake City Portland Maine and San Francisco. Details show one and two fare options with various sale dates and returns. some entries note conventions and events with dates and return windows.
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VOVIS
SAN Wranctsoo
Portland Maine
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Caril Brown
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Congreas
Cotigpinestown
Aaron YT
Philippines
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Bradatreet
Harr Mont
Cleveland
Bryaniem
Grover Cleveland
Vial
Trunk Railway
US People's Union
Loon Agen
W. Vaux
Obicago
Hi Rollin
Battle Creek
Button
Chadwick
Madison
Bivine & Rhoden
CHOTA
Perk Marquette
Aventhi Ln
Portifon
Detroit
NE. A
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BY. P
Daly
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Locustate
Philadelphia
Maks Swan
GEO. Elias, Proprietor
Stockbridge Elevator Company
Stockbridge Elevator CO
W.C. Vliet
Palfrey & Co
Imperial Cafe and Bakery
TRAC
J. S. Caple & Son
Ean
Smith & Glass
Webb
Alma, Mich
S. E. Gustin & Co
St. Louis, Michigan
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