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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
4
The Alma Record Devolw announces its relation to Alma and Twenty Mistred Thursday. The Alma Record Company, J. Brown, Business Manager. Subscription one dollar per year. The RECORD is evicted at the post office in Tina for transmission through the tomlas second class matter.
Hon W M Bahlee was re elected president of the Alma Board of Trade last Monday evening. The Board of Directors chose him to succeed himself and with their active cooperation Alma should rapidly forge to the front in the coming months.
Two young men were caught stealing clothing and other goods from A Johnstone of Wheeler. They admitted guilt before Justice Newell Smith and were bound over to circuit court. Officers trapped them at Alma Union Station as they waited for a Grand Rapids bound train.
The passage notes that the young men, evidently novices or careless about escaping, were quietly led to the jail by Smith. Their tastes were strange as the goods taken included items that would fit a large stash and they left about three dollars in cash behind.
Reverend Charles Ryan, rector of St John’s Episcopal Church, resigns with effect mid March after a little over a year in the parish. He arrived in February, 1h, from Carinda, known for his sociable manner and popular rapport with parishioners. His future plans include possible parishes as options.
IAS AUGUSTA ILE Mra Augusta Macum Miller wife of Anthony Miller died at her home in Seville township Sunday afternoon February 27 1910. Born November 22 1835 in Switzerland Germany she came to America in 1857 and married in Canada in 1868. The couple moved to Michigan near Grand Rapids then to Seville township in 1874 where they resided on a farm. She leaves husband six children Henry Alexander and Alphas of Seville Mra Leah Thomas of Shepherd Mrs Nina Perkins of Dashville and Mrs Anna Beck of Port Elgin Canada. Their son Edward was murdered at St Ignace some years ago. Mra Miller was known for a loving disposition and cheerful greeting and her family and community mourn her loss.
Through the columns of our local paper we wish to express our many thanks to all those who twisted us so generously and kindly during our sickness Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thorne.
Prof Ewing returned from Chicago to Marshall Field's East Tea Room where Ala AlnaImol Association of the Northwest held a banquet honoring alumni. He presented a detailed progress report and needs for the college, with alumni gathering for reminiscences and future plans. Officers elected: President Ambrose B Wiebt, Vice President Hatech, Secretary-Treasurer Rev A J Von Page.
Auction notices list sales by Parr and Erwin at Wright House Livery Barn with J D Helman as auctioneer. Also Rover View Farm near Alma, auctioneered by I D Hetaan with Geo A Fink clerk. W H Hilsinger of Elwerwell to auction various articles, and Clarence G Smith to sell farm implements at Rivendale Township Seville with lunch.
The court affirms the judgment on the petition case noting affidavits show petition copies posted at three places for at least ten days before filing. It accepts that signed petitioners may be qualified electors and that posting timing meets statutory intent, despite other defects in the affidavits and lack of a poll list.
The Alma basketball game ended 26 to 22 in favor of Olivet bench. A fast, physical battle featured Olivet using rough tactics with few fouls called, leaving Alma’s Campbell injured after a sequence that saw Martin score unchallenged.
The Central Michigan Times notes the paving plan cost per 22 foot front at 1888 dollars. The board of special assessors and council meet March Lith at 7:00 to review assessments and grievances. Burden falls on Exchange Saving Bank, Pleasant intersections, Nelsons, Donovan, Campbell, Fancher estate, Isabella county court house block, Foster Furniture and Hardware, Kennedy Bros. Terms of payment may be extended over three to five years.
Maria Carbino born in New York May 5 1853 died Feb 21 after a brief illness at her Pine River home. She was 63 and resided there 35 years, beloved by many. Survived by son William and daughter Florence, Edith Morrison and Addie of Flint, Minnie Rockwood of Saginaw, plus three grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2 PM at home, Rev Crain Alma officiating, burial in St Louis cemetery. Community extends sympathy.
A Parisian Sage hair dressing sold by Charles Rhodes at 50 cents claims to cure dandruff falling hair and itchy scalp in two weeks. Customer testimonials from Mechanicsburg Pa praise its effectiveness after years of trouble.
List of names including H Campbell, Star Cook, Mrs Derriman, Mrs Rothl Graham, Florence Grant, Mr John Hoxie, Mr Budd Menzel, Zela Stacy, Mrs C Van Miller. Items will be sent to the dead letter office as per postal rules.
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