13 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
1
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In Ithaca the political caucus produced a slate with President Keil Griswold, Clerk William Winton, Treasurer A O Wight, and multiple trustees. Republicans and Democrats showed district splits with several names and vote tallies. positions include assessor and various trustees for two years and a one year vacancy filled by Paterson and Doran respectively.
Justice Chadwick in Cadillac received a sharp letter from his son Claude with Ann Arbor Railroad ties. He mocks Alma residents over a dead man found in a jar of potatoes at Cadillac station, belittling them for shipping out their dead tramps. Claude forgets that Alma folk would rather a tramp die in Alma than be alive in Cadillac.
Legislature schedules memorial exercises for Senator Alger on April 10 and for Governor Bliss on April 4. Speakers for the Alger service include Senator Burrows Beicen Don M Dickinson of Detroit Gov Rich Gov Warner and Representatives Grenzel. The Bliss service features Congressman Garnier Dr A Bruske Alma College president and Gov Richard.
Mrs. Chas. Rhodes hosted a skating party at the Tat Heday night. Miss Kate Carpenter attended with out-of-town guests Mr. and Mrs. Edgar of Ithaca. Refreshments were served at 9:30 and all enjoyed a pleasant evening.
A new postoffice site in Alma will feature modern furniture fixtures heat net water and a fire proof safe with burglar proof chest. G T Gould of Chicago will supervise the arrangement. The lease begins July with equipment ready for city delivery by May 1. Rental is 588 dollars per year and expected to be the finest office in the region.
R R offers 3000 to settle after Sutton formerly of Forest Hill was injured in a head end collision with a freight train near Enderland Dakota. Guardian Cage Wood found him severely hurt. Sutton earned 2000 before his disappearance. Attorney advises seeking more, case described as gross negligence.
Last Friday night LS Pink the deputy postmaster returned home to a birthday surprise from friends. In the bedroom a party awaited him with a war-dance yell, followed by card playing and refreshments. A rocker was given as a gift and the hostess could not speak. Call at Ellison's for details.
W. E. Winton of Ithaca presents his account of the supervisors recent troubles. The statement appears in local proceedings and outlines his perspective on the dispute and its origins, signaling ongoing contention within the governing board.
An editorial argues that a county board should require personal bonds for treasurers rather than rely on surety bonds. It contends that the board must regulate deposit controls, ensure integrity, and avoid using county funds to subsidize bonds. The piece concludes the state’s highest court found the board wrong, urging prudent, integrity driven policy.
Republican ward caucuses in Alma Michigan set for Friday March 22 1907 at 7 pm to elect a ward ticket including one sailor one alderman and one constable per ward and ten delegates per ward to the city convention at City Hall with business as needed Dated March 11 1907 by order of committee
Mrs Mary C Slocum died at her home five miles south and one mile east of Elwell last Thursday at age 59. Cause of death was tuberculosis. She leaves a husband and one child. Deceased was buried in Stanton last Saturday afternoon after a funeral held there.
Edmond Vincent, Burton township supervisor, identified the dead man as his adopted son who left Coldwater school as an infant and lived with him for twelve years. The man, described as wayward, was found recently in a refrigerator car and Vincent feared a laboratory dissection, though Campbell was later said to have received a proper burial.
Mr and Mrs D Bell depart with Miss Laveashire and Miss Helen Lancashire for Detroit where they plan to attend a performance by Ellen Terry at the Detroit Opera House.
A lecture at Unit features a young speaker on Monday evening. Merch stalls and a student audience are expected to attend, with details published by local organizers.
Dr Thomas E Green, renowned as The American Lecturer, is highlighted for his varied roles including eminent chaplaincy and Masonic activity. The Redpath Bureau first invited him three years ago and now contracts have been extended for two more years, acknowledging his extensive touring and demand for lectures across ten months each year.
The Frivolous Order of Freeze-outs held its first annual banquet at Hotel Arcada last Friday evening. An elegant menu preceded a series of eccentric toasts from Edison Orchestra, Lt. Anderson, J. St. Cyr, Roy Anderson, Cobb, Pollard, and Francis Cobb. The event featured quirky titles and lines such as Give us Liberty or give us Death and The Weather Ewing It not only rains but it Seen, with Room 15 at 4:15 cited among the afterglow remarks.
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The club lists officers including Tit Wertin as secretary and treasurer, with Miss Arla Holliday as delegate to the State Federation and Miss Sadie Menninger as alternate. The group meets this afternoon with Mrs. Charles Murphy and again Wednesday, March 20, with Miss Edna Swigart.
The republican electors of Sumner township will meet in caucus in the village of Sumner on Thursday March 21 1907 at 1 pm to nominate candidates for township officers for the April 1907 township election and to handle any lawful business.
The passage contrasts value creation across fields from poetry and currency to crafts, trade and labor, ending with a jab about a local drugstore. It highlights how perception of worth varies with context and who performs the act.
Henry Olmstead died at his Alma home last Monday at 5 am at age unknown. He was a widower and leaves son A H Olmstead of this city. A prayer service was held at the house and the body was sent to Battle Creek for funeral and interment. Olmstead had lived in Alma for some time and was well liked. Convis & Convis in charge of the body. Ellison's advertises Biscuit Baking products with local sale mention.
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