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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
3
Public letters from W D Spaulding and Fred Harvey in Hallowell Maine declare Cooper Remedies cure stomach ailments. Spaulding notes skepticism until testing, Harvey says New Discovery relieved headaches, indigestion, and restored appetite after three bottles, urging others to try the remedy.
Bay City Michigan May 6 enraged husband Joseph Kosecki assaulted his wife after she refused to sign a saloon deed. Neighbors notified sheriff Hartley. Dr Hora treated five head wounds and other injuries. The couple has two children who witnessed the beating. Deputies and prosecutors filed assault charges. Kosecki remains jailed awaiting outcome.
Obituary notes the death of Uncle TM Daniel Whipple Ie, a veteran of Gallien wars, born 1800, who sought fortune in western plains before railroads. He was a heater and trapper by trade and joined General Fre tayal's gales during the nut trade outbreak.
Mixed dispatch from Michigan reports millionaire Hackley fatally injured by dynamite explosion at his vet farm as specialists from Chicago assess the blast. Also details on a murder charge, burglary suspects, a fatal child accident, and a suicide from Ludington, all within the same brief regional report.
A dealer touts DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pills as the best remedy sold for a year, with Chas Rhodes and Mr. John Riha of Vining Indiana endorsing their effectiveness. The ad includes a claim of digestion support and stomach comfort from the product.
Detroit alleged that the American Health & Accident Association failed to file its annual statement and to honor contracts with members, offering 35 cents on the dollar for claims and stock instead of cash. Attorney General Bird seeks a court order and a receiver to wind up the business.
Fragmentary text describes Governor Mead and Romano stopping in Detroit for a few days and inviting others to Washington. Mentions President Divert and a qultpoint at consider jog Girlhivers with unclear context and potential references to games and receptions. The legible elements include names Mead Romano and President Divert with no coherent narrative.
The attorney general certifies the transfer of funds totaling nearly five million dollars to the state treasury for a public school fund. Distribution will follow the new plan tied to the anniversary legislation, with allocations set for the spring period across districts.
Three Rivers Michigan May 2 The Parkville Milling company mill owned by Ambrose Stofler valued at 40600 has been totally destroyed by fire. The mill was among the largest in this section with a capacity of seventy five barrels a day and there is no fire department to extinguish the flames. A hot box incident prompted the fire.
May 1. From a new source it is learned that Justice Wildets f. Critter of the Michigan Supreme Court will resign this year. The motive is unsaid and associated with personal friends, not public duties. May 7. Mrs Ida Snow, wife of Meyer HW Snow, committed suicide at home by hanging. body found when her husband returned about 9 o’clock, mentally unbalanced for some time.
Judge Denies William L. Wilson petition for change of venue in unbezzling 75,000 case against United Home Protectors' fraternity. Trial date set for Thursday as fair trial concerns persist in Santien County.
Ten known dead and several missing after a blaze destroys the New Avenue hotel in Fort Wayne. Night Clerk Hipkins sounded alarms as guests fled through windows, with many injured. Officials estimate up to twenty bodies may remain in ruins and describe extensive interior destruction and total losses in the hotel block.
Sonia Cros reports Admiral Evans takes command as the Atlantic battlehip fleet is united. The second squadron arrives from Monterey. six destroyers depart Bou Pedro. Connecticut carries Evans aboard at Mont Bey, with Bruny returning briefly. Admiral Thomas will become commander in chief on May 9, then Evans halts to a thirteen-gun salute. The fleet sails to San Francisco, anchoring off the lightship overnight.
In St Petersburg on May 5 Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, son of King Gustave, married Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna, cousin of the ruler of Russia. The ceremony at Tearskon Belo drew a vast crowd and a grand state banquet honored the Sweden Russia alliance recently sealed by the Balile agreement.
A four story brick tenement at 17 Humboldt Street in Brooklyn burned in the early morning, killing six people and seriously injuring four workers. A family of five perished, including a mother and four children, as others jumped to life nets. Names listed include Bora Abesnix, Sadie Athemes, Carrig Abrams, Anna Abrams, Charles Abrams, and Mrs. Jennie Cohen. Authorities report no conclusive evidence of incendiary origin. a rigid investigation will follow. A separate cable from Japanese casualties lists 207 dead in the Matsushina incident.
Detroit May market shows WHEAT prices around 1 dollar for spot, July and May futures. oats, rye, beans and clover quoted with varying spot and futures. Chicago markets list WHEAT May 87 to 90 cents, CORN May and July around 87 to 89 cents, OATS May around 83 to 86 cents, PROVISIONS with PORK about 12.27 May and higher for July, and LARD near 1.60 to 1.70. Chicago Livestock reports mixed cattle and hog prices, cows, stockers, and feeders, with hogs mid 5 dollar range and cattle around 7 to 7.50. East Sulphate market notes cattle and hog prices with regional variations and general quantities.
Alma Heights resident Catherine Sipe testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured her kidney trouble and back pain, urging others to try the remedy. Sold by Chas. Rhodes Pharmacy, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The advertisement claims Electric Bitters as the best remedy for climate ailments including lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and ague and general debility. It is described as a blood purifier and remedy for nervousness and insomnia, sold with a guarantee at George Sharrar's drug store for 5 cents.
Notice warns all to not extend credit to anyone on the author’s account without a written order dated April 15, 1008 by Tate Edgar Andrews. The terse public notice seeks to prevent unauthorized credit and asserts authority for future transactions.
Eminent medical authorities claim most patients suffer from constipation due to clogged bowels and toxins. The ad promotes Troms Laxative Ironox Tablets in aluminum pocket cases with a numbered ingredient explanation and claims they strengthen digestion and keep liver and kidneys active. Sold by Chas Rhodes.
In the Village of Mac, March day, 1800s, the Probate Court orders the estate of Shejalt Doug Jane deceased to be administered. John F Schgarter is named administrator with authority to collect assets and publish notices as required by law. The order sets a May date for further proceedings and asks interested parties to appear or file claims by the specified deadlines.
Chas. F. Bodaka of Tracy California proclaims the luckiest day of his life was when he bought Bucklen Arnica Salve. He says two boxes cured an itchy pile condition that had troubled him for years. Also notes Tollister's Rocky Mountain Tea improved a woman’s health and temper after use. Anted by Geo. F. Shaerer.
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