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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1909

Page

4

Village Election Results Reach Across Ithaca and Nearby Towns

Ithaca and nearby villages report election results with multiple offices filled. In Ithaca, President Fred Vantioakirk and Clerk Lloyd Willoughis head the slate, while sidewalks bond failed by a narrow margin. Perrinton and Ashley also show varied outcomes, and Carson City lists Morris Netrog as president with a full slate.

Fred Vantioakirk Lloyd Willoughis B. VanDuver Trusteas Fred Broughton Adelbert E. Lewis Joseph W. Hreorod Assemer Geo. M Whitman Carson City Morris Netrorg Fred Gunther, Jr Patrick J. McKenna Leman A. Lyon George K. Lowe Charles R. Culver John H. Blakslee William EB. Adams Edgar 5. Brooke Wm. F. Gunther

West Arcada Farmers Plan March 25 Meeting at Wolfe Home

West Arcada notes a March 25 dinner and program at Mr and Mrs Wolfe home including readings and recitations by local residents. Infant Helen Prona Webb ill with pneumonia but improving. Abram Eckert marks 90th birthday with well wishes. Ed Adame returns from extended trip, Ray Webb arrives back after year away and illness. Charley Aah and Beulah Weaver host Sunday with Meadow Gold gathering. Mrs Wytey gravely ill in West Arcads.

West Arcade Ly Wolfe Rowling Karl Forest Hainine Jobo Pink Henry Stadie- Wargh Smith Helen Prona Joe Webb Abram Eckert Abram Eckert Pamned the 90Th Mile Stone of Hiis Ed Adame California Ray Webb Alent Syear Ee Cane Charley

Citizen Endorses Mayor King in Local Election

A citizen voice endorses Mayor King amid local election discourse. The fragment notes strong feelings and calls for support of the incumbent administration.

Mayor King

Public invited to discuss municipal questions in department

The column ponders the dispute between county treasurer Manson and the board of supervisors over bonds and funds. Readers are urged to consider both sides, with emphasis on whether Gratiot county should be governed by residents or corporate greed. The piece notes court decisions, bond issues, and potential savings if a mutual compromise had been reached. A mention follows of a local church association meeting in Lansing.

Mitch Treamer Manson Board of Supervisors Lonard of Supervisors Munson First National Bank of Ithaca Huht Gratiot County Dadge Wiser Flint Juden Searls Place Snce Gace Saginaww County

Republican Ward Caucuses at Alma in 1900

Republican ward caucuses for Alma Alteh will be held Friday March 11 1900 at 7 10 pm at City Hall Upstair in Ver penlen Block Alma Journal office and Wright Hoare sample room to nominate ward tickets including supervisor alderman and constable and to elect ten delegates per ward to city convention March 2 1900 at 7 pm at City Hall.

Alma Alteh City Hall Upstaira Verpenlen Block Alma Journal Wright Hoare Wid Anid Whwt Geo E. Sharrar D. W. Adama T. A. Ely Richardson

Republican City Convention in Alma City Hall March 1

The Republican Electors of Alma call a convention at City Hall Tuesday evening at 7:30 for nominating city officers and other business. Each of four wards sends ten delegates. Dated March 1808 by order of the City Committee.

Alma

Church Notes Catholic Ghercho Devotions and Mass Times

Church notes list Alta Lenten devotions on Fridays and Sundays at 7 340. Sermons at 8 o clock standard. Summerton High Mass and sermon at 10 30 standard.

Summerton

Alma College Graduate to Do Field Work

Frank Hurst, Alma College alumnus, has secured field work for the college. Known for his energy and sociability, he previously served as M.A. C. ae superintendent and later moved to Tecumseh, where his home now is. The Record predicts success in his new assignment.

Frank Hurst Alma College Ani Hurst Nonce Nil Tecumseh Prevent Frank Sucess

Millinery Opening At Mrs Gaffney Shop

Mrs Gaffney displays one of the finest spring millinery lines in this city. Opening began yesterday and runs through the week as guests tour the display of flowers ribbons and hats while enjoying fruit punch and a homelike welcome.

California Exhibit Car Displays Stanislaus County Produce

The Stanislaus County Produce exhibit car arrived in Alma on Tuesday and left at 10:05 this morning over the Pere Marquette. Visited by hundreds, the display of fruit vegetables and grain showcased the county’s products as an advertising medium. The exhibit, run by Mr and Mrs Leek, travels under contract to show through eastern states, already visiting Iowa Illinois Nebraska and parts of Michigan. The exhibit costs 800 to 700 per month and operates at a 15 cent admission, proving its payback. Will Youngs of Central Michigan Produce Co left his position last Saturday night and has yet to decide his next move.

Stanislaus County California Alma Pere Marquette R. A Mra. Leek Iowa Illinois Nebraska Michigan Will Youngs Central Michigan Produce Co Mr. Youngs

Catarh Cure Claim Promises Quick Relief and Reward

A garbled ad asserts a $5100 reward and a cure for catarrh through Hall Catarrh Cure, claiming internal action to reach blood and surfaces. It touts constitutional treatment, urges mail order and testimonials, and mentions an address for CJ OHENNY ks to request information.

Willow

Local Market Prices in Weekly Journal

Local markets list weekly quotations across grains livestock and produce. Wheat oats corn and barley figures appear with units, while beef cattle veal lambs hogs and mutton prices are quoted by cwt and pound. Hides poultry and eggs show varied per pound rates, with vegetables and fruits including potatoes apples and cabbage also tabulated.

P.T. Bangtart Deacon Miller Brow

Alma City Election Notice Details and Bond Question

Electors are notified of Alma Michigan city election on April 5 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at ward polling places City officers include mayor clerk treasurer and several board seats plus a bond measure for city improvements totaling seven thousand dollars? no the text lists eight to ten figures. The notice covers opening hours polling locations ward assignments and a bond proposition for street and sidewalk improvements and current expenses ending March 6 1910. Dated Alma March 18 1900 City Clerk DW Apans

Alma Michigan Alan Boant Ff Te Itoaril of Agriculture Rown of Agriculture Aise Herman Eeave City Ca Jail City City Hall Vermenien Bi Alma Journal Wright House DW. Apans

Local Social News and Friends Visit In Elm Hall

Elm Hall reports J. A. Chrarot of St. Louis visited Monday while Miss Nellie Sperry stays with Mrs. D. Hawes. Dr J. R. Shaffer brought Miss Laura Dyer for a sister Mem. Ad. Dyer visit in Ann Arbor. George Leonard’s fourteenth birthday party was held east of town with a large turnout. L. A. Stevens of Alma called on friends, Felon William of Rivertate visited Sandy with Athel Alayonnd, Laverne Dacis spent Sunday at home. A son born to Herb Lewis and wife. W. B.C. to serve Wannaggar in the trial Saturday evening. T. J. Blair refinished East Mary street interior. CW Sherman hunting woo to

J. A. Chrarot St. Louis Nis Nellie Sperry D. Hawes J. R. Shaffer Laura Dyer Mem Ad. Dyer Ann Arbor George Leonard Stors L. A. Stevans Alma Felon Willian Rivertate Sandy Mins Athel Alayonnd Laverne Dacis Herb Lewis W. B.C T. J. Blair East Mary Street Sherman

Hyomei Catarrh Cure Proposed by Charles Rhodes

An advertisement touts Hyomei a balsamic inhalant from Australia to treat catarrh and inflammatory respiratory conditions. It claims the inhaler delivers antiseptic eucalyptus air to all membranes killing germs and cites Mrs A Cutler of Battle Creek Michigan as a supporter. The device costs one dollar under a toneyback plan.

Australia Charles Rhodes Cutler Mre A. Cutler Post Ave Battle Creek Mich

Banquet and community notes from St Louis area

A long list of local events and people in a small town edition: residents moved to a new farm east of town. mills operating to Perris. various visits and business trips by Alma and Detroit residents. a large education gathering Monday. several marriages and births noted. plans for auctions to revive a list. planes not yet completed. several residents visiting relatives. medical issues, housing moves, and a teachers’ leave. Elm Hall Aid to meet March 25. Ed Maynard returning from Mississippi with move plans if property sells.

St. Louis Wyeth Wai Pratt Joh Lewis Wonder & Gow! Lumber Mfl Perris Mortos Alma Clarence Martin Fertian Romine Alok Airplus Borris Blanch John Lewis Geo E. Rexford Win Schlappi Ferris Elton Andrew Chicago Robert Morris Ferrin H. Birdeall

Card of Thanks for Hines and death of husband and father

The Oswald family thanks friends for acts of kindness and comfort after the death of their husband and father. They appreciate the pastor words, quartet music, burial service, flowers, and floral tributes. Special thanks to St Louis and Aline personnel, Sugar Co. and County Line Farmers’ Club, and all who offered sympathy.

St Louis Aline LO. T. Mom St. Louis Alma Ae Louis Sugar Co County Line Farmoers' Club Tate Aumenity Mre Lo Oswald Minethel Oswald Floyd Oswald Bowie Owepald

Unclear historical notice from fragmented OCR text

Fragmentary document references Judy Halbey and Hebi FHA with vague claims about private and public estates, unrest, and a potential walk event. Missing dates, places, and full names prevent precise interpretation. content appears to be a blurred historical notice or legal snippet with conjectural references.

Mortynwe Patate Stotgan Titan Judy Halbey Hebi Plies

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Perrinton Citizens J. G. Carnes Clark—W. Norton Treawarer George W. Groom Clyde Cushman F. M. Frewhaker Klovey WV. H. Mektue Ashley Moor Trasion Ciizens Husted Ho Mudge Rose Kirby Aswessor— Tiffany Veonles Shepherd L. B. Dickinson C. H. Bateo A. J. Clark Answseer W. 3. Fordyce Strable U. G Anehard West Arcada Mr. Baitor Bern Alain Lansing Association of Congregationaeburches and Ministers Church Notes Gatarrh Asthia Michael Stein Clothes G. J. Maier & CO N. J. McCullough The Caple Hardware Co Alma, Mich McNamara Bell Telephone Henry McNamara Alma, R. F. D. One
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