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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1910
Page
4
To the republican electors of Alma a convention is called at the city hall Tuveday evening March 22 starting at 7 30 for nominating city officers and other business. Each of the four wards will have representation by 10 delegates. Dated March 5 MD BY ORDER OF CITY COM.
Alma lodge and A. M. members entertained by the Masons of St Louis with a banquet and third degree conferral on Edwin K. Miner formerly of St Louis now of Detroit. About twenty Alma brothers traveled by car to St Louis, enjoyed a motion picture show, music, and multiple toasts before returning in the early hours. The event showcased hospitality and generosity of St Louis Masons.
Republican ward caucuses in Alum Michigan will convene Friday March 18 at 7 40 p m standard city time at ward specific locations including City Hall and Reading Rooms for nominating ward officials and electing ten delegates per ward to the city convention on March 30 at 7 30 p m in the city hall.
The Cleveland Leader notes the nine year rise in urban population shares, saying city dwellers outpace producers and food prices rise as immigration clusters in urban centers. It urges more farmers and warns rural stagnation will push food costs higher as cities grow. Monday evening the Frotele society hosted a program for Phi Phi Alpha, followed by a spring picnic.
The Ann Arbor passenger trains have been late for hours due to washouts and accidents. A Saturday Lansing special with over 200 passengers was held up between Ashley and Bannister. Officials expect improved winter service and adherence to schedules as conditions clear. Pere Marquette trains have been keeping good time despite incidents.
Frank Keefer of Arca town underwent an above the knee amputation at Heatoord Hospital last Sunday due to a blood clot from inflamed heart following measles. Illness began six weeks earlier with measles and heart inflammation, leading to arterial blockage in the right leg. After two weeks of suffering, Keefer was admitted to Brainerd hospital and operated on, showing improvement soon after.
An ice wagon owned by Leonard and Miller ice dealers was pulled from the river after breaking through the ice near the dam. The team and wagon, heavy with load, sank gradually but the horses escaped, and men used block and tackle to recover the wagon and haul it ashore.
Mr Frank Dynes living half a mile west and south of Elm Hall found his wife dead on Thursday afternoon. He went to Elm Hall after noon and learned she had been in good health. Cause of death given as heart disease after a period of illness. She was about 45 years old.
Thousands across America suffer daily from indigestion and stunted digestion. The ad touts Miona stomach tablets as a cure, claiming five minutes relief and lasting stomach strength after a few weeks. Gurdled claims involve pepsin and strong digesters, with side notes of local hospital cases and operations.
Church notes list multiple congregations with service times and locations. Readers learn Sunday worship at Knights of Pythias Hall and various churches with morning and evening services, Sunday schools, youth meetings, midweek services, and guest pulpit preacher Ek A Thompson from Alma College. A third quarterly meeting at Free Methodist church is announced with Love Feast and Lord's Supper upcoming. All welcome by church leaders J A Phillips and others.
The article describes William Davison as the black sheep whose violent temper led to conflicts with his father in law. Suspected motive hinges on revenge for a supposed injury. Elder Peet, aged 48, is widowed. In addition to three daughters on the farm, another Mary works in Ithaca as a domestic. The couple’s infant is mentioned.
Notices list items and names of addressees including Miss Mae Alexander Rolla Clark Charlie Fletcher C H Gifford Mrs Rrise Hageard CB Mason Mrs Samuel W Phillips WG Schhuta George Staley. If uncalled they will be sent to the dead letter March 21.
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