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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1889
Page
4
Norfolk Gazette reports Elvis B Grant of Marquett received the nomination for Judge of the Supreme Court at the Republican State convention in Detroit on February 21. Grant is described as one of the state’s most brilliant attorneys and is expected to secure strong support from friends.
The Republicans nominate Charles Stuart Draper to succeed himself as a University regent. The Detroit Tribune and Adrian Times misprint his name as Charles D. Draper or Stuart L. Draper. He signs as Charles S. Draper and is remembered for delivering one of the campaign’s best speeches.
A daily sentiment across the state favors changing the road tax to cash payments rather than work. It urges appointing a capable supervisor to oversee the project, arguing that hired cash work yields better results. Lawmakers may be asked to pass a bill authorizing the new system.
The article argues workers will settle for fewer hours per day, noting eight hours as practical while those who work ten hours set their own wages. It suggests any change to reverse these conditions would enable farmers to pay for ten bushels of wheat for every eight sold, reflecting supply and demand dynamics.
Col A T Bliss congressman says in a Washington letter that passage of the territorial bill reduces the need for an extra session and if the Cowles bill to repeal the internal revenue law passes there may be no extra session. He notes inauguration preparations and seats along Pennsylvania Avenue for friends and reports Col Bliss and his wife are boarding at 1120 New York Ave.
The Lansing State Republican argues juries should decide whether punishment is life imprisonment or death. It contends this would address major objections to the death penalty by allowing juries to determine the appropriate punishment in each capital case, potentially easing the push for absolute execution. The Detroit Free Press echoes support for giving juries this power while noting it avoids overstating juries' role.
A St Louis hoop and stave company has permanently abandoned bolt manufacture of salt in St Louis due to competition with Saginaws. Dr Kennedy of St Louis is in Kentucky.
Riverdale reports several community happenings this week. Taft handled lumber work in Fowlerville while residents discuss summer ice making from goose ponds. Obituaries note the deaths of Nellie Guild at 20 from consumption and C Vandebogart near Riverdale. Mrs Moblo’s tin wedding featured a plush rocker for Mrs Moble and music from a guitar and mandolin club. A local poet laments delayed mail and political tensions with republican cheering amid unclear origins of the protest.
Nathan Boyer, residing on a Kress addition, plans to spend his days in a renewed life. Other building improvements include a four story brick addition to the Sanitarium, though full particulars are not available this week.
Alma Michigan common council met with Trustees Palfrey Hawkins Smith Montigel and Tinker present. Green and Bagley absent. Minutes approved. G S Ward and Ingalls Oil Co claims tabled for a week. Other claims approved. Harrington Table Co affairs committee report delayed. L B Weaver claim tabled another week. Bid by Peter Fechting for 60 cards of green hard wood to pump house accepted and filed. Meeting adjourned.
In district No 7 next week as schools close Joe Ray reports strong pine log business and possible banking ground costs. The long running feud over school laws between Oakland and Gratiot resurfaces with a new face. Old Mrs. Clow dies at 76. funeral held Sunday at her residence with Mr. Jacob Clow attending.
Stuttz Furniture Company advertises cheap bedsprings and offers framing services for pictures. The notice emphasizes affordable framing and bedding accessories at the store.
Probate Court presided by J Lee Pores held a Monday session noting returns of warrant and inventory for Schuyler Ambler and a petition by Mrs Mary Turner to remove guardian Joseph Harlock with hearings set for March 26. Edyth B Henson minor guardianship heard, S J Scott creditor seeks administrator, Rudolph Luseher declared incompetent with filing extension to March 15, Irena Christman et al first annual guardian account due March 6, name change for Lacey Ann Craig minor, James and wife adoption of Maur May Moore, and March hearing for Ray McConnel guardianship commission account.
Prospects of steady growth next spring cited as several alumni plan immediate construction after frost. Names listed include Clark Decker and Charles Morse residences on Adams and Elyton additions, Edwin Morse, John Greig, Joseph Ray on Elyton, Bert Woodward on Kresa, T A Jolson on Elyton, Irving Mills opposite Advent church, Jay Alverson at Woodworth Ave, Keb on Superior east of Episcopal church, Griffin on Woodworth south of Church block, Trot H E Butler Lancashire addition opposite College, and Prof. Lewis Stuart on State Street near Presbyterian church.
The Board of School Examiners announces spring tests for Gratiot County teachers. Regular exams at Ithaca March 7 8 start 1 PM. Alma March 15 16 special. St Louis March 29 30 special. Ashley April 26 27 special. First and second grade certificates issued from regular exam. Grits T Brows secretary Ithaca February 12 1580.
Delinquent parcels in Alma Michigan will be sold at public auction by the village treasurer at W. S. Turek & Co Banking House. The sale is set for Monday April 5 starting at 10:00 a.m. with all parcels offered to satisfy taxes interest and charges as allowed by law.
Notice states bids for two hundred cords of green beech and maple wood in lots of twenty five cords or more, to be delivered to the pump house in Alma. Bids due by March 1st, 188. Council may reject all bids. Issued by Village Council through Village Clerk W. A. Banner in Alma.
An anonymous ad note argues that advertising should target dull periods to draw customers. The piece insists ads must work hard during slow times, offering banking crisis style price slashes and slogans. It ends with a bankrupt sale line for Tidenan Gents slippers at 75 cents.
Probate Court of the county announces creditors must present claims by January 5th. The hearing will be on Monday July 2nd at the court in the village of Ithes. Judge Tebse Puree presides.
A compilation of folk beliefs from various regions about newborns. It cites practices in France, England, Romania, Estonia, Holland, Ireland, Brittany, Greece, Scotland, Sweden, Turkey, and Spain. Rituals include talismans, oils, hair belts, cradle rocking, and moon phase influences said to protect or bless infants.
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