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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1908

Page

8

Ferris Happenings and Local Notes in Alma Area

Local briefs from Ferris and surrounding towns report A L Stearns with a new windmill and L H Stearns owning a new horse. Several residents visit, heal and travel to Carson City Kalamazoo Clinton County and Alma. Mildred Minsor dies of tuberculosis aged seventeen. funeral at Ferris Christian church. An electrical storm damages the area, striking Will Holland's barn and destroying four telephones. Denglaw graduating exercises held with large crowd and a lengthy program.

Alanson Harrison L. H. Stearns Hazel Klees Carson City C. Sherman Ithaca Lew McNut Mary Stearns Edna Henemyer Anthony Boyer Wm. J. Kirker Carson Jasper Warren Charles B. Joseph Alma H.T Harvey Mryde DI Harvey Jennie Stearnshay Clinton County Sumner Bert Morgan Crystal J. A. Daffield Enie Gardener Ruth Wilson Mrs. Holland Douglass School Mildred Minsor Ferris Christineburch L C Hrink Ferris Cemetery Albert Graham John Thom Graban Thomas Ann Will Holland East Fetria Linn Marvin Mary Holland Clave Prophecy George Holland Marvina Tressie Dialey Mundo Re Wager Wilson

Forest Hill Ladies Aid and Local Notes

Forest Hill community bulletin records the Ladies Aid gathering at the church on the 21st, local visits and outings, a junior baseball score as Foxes Grove Cubs defeat, and a listed school closing with a picnic in Moody’s park..

Beaver Creek Social Notes From Tiny Community

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Greenman visited Arthur Welch on Sunday. Mrs Alte Law of Almaly guests her mother Mrs D. Smith. The Glespers aid met with Mrs Sarah Finnch Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Eber Loomis attended church at Elo Tall Sunday. Wonders and Gould finished sawing for J Robinson Tuesday. Loary Puller and Gera Cohonn visited the latter's parents near Shepherd over Sunday. The ladies Aid at Andrew Hudson's was well attended.

Fred Greenman Arthur Welch Alte Law Almaly D. M Sarah Finnch Mnd Mra Eber Loomis Clearch Elo Tall Wonders Gould J. Robinson Tueway Loary Puller Gera Cohonn Shepherd

Arcada Center Celebrates 18th Birthday Party

Charles Mangos and family move to Alms after selling their farm to a Louisiana party. Arthur Murphy sold a bin team last Friday as about fifty friends gathered to celebrate George Oliver’s 18th birthday with games dancing and banjo music. Ice cream and cake were served as the Ladies Aid Society plan a June meeting. Mabie Murphy traveled from Mt with Mrs Pardee for a Thursday visit. Francis Howall visited relatives in Alma.

Charles Mangos Louisiana Arthur Murphy George Oliver Hin Co Leal Ladies Aid Society Mabie Murphy J. Pardee Uth Mic Miller Woo Hutchinmn Francis Howall Alma

Bryan Endorsed as Michigan Democrats Back Bryan for President

Michigan Democratic convention in Lensing endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president with the state delegation instructed to vote for him at the national convention. The body also seated Wayne and Kent county delegations amid bitter contests, while other items included names for national delegates and temporary chairmanship.

Michigan Wayne County D. J. Compau Anti Campau Delegatons Kent County George P. Hummer Willam F. McShight Wayne D. J. Campau John T. Winship Saginaw Woodbridge Ferris Big Rapids Charles H. Kimmerie Cassopolis Edward Ryen Hancock John A. McLaughlin Muskegon T. BE. Tarsney Detroit F. Bible Tonia F. L. Dodae Lansing James Scully Sonia Frank E. Pulte Grand Rapids A. M. Cummins Crefential Kent Wiliam J. Bryan

Advertised Letters List for Week Ending May 2 1008

Miss Nora Brown Mrs B Crowell Mr Henry J Mann Mr Peter Pieres Mrs Frank Kay Miss Reta Ropp Mex WH Smith Mrs Geo Witter Mr J Wright The unclaimed letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on June 5 1008 Remember Cost Fan Tutte on Wednesday and the Interscholastic on Friday

Nora Brown B Crowell Henry J. Mann Peter Pieres Frank Kay Mise Reta Ropp

Resolutions of Respect for Mrs Evans Past President

Resolutions of respect note the death of Mrs Evans beloved sister, past president, praise her faithful service and request the charter be draped for thirty days. Sympathy extended to the bereaved husband and sons, with copy to the family and local papers.

Evans Corp Henrietta Hubbell Hattie Davin Elizabteh Rollin

West Pine River community notes and names gathered

Local readers report on daily life around West Pine River including Mrs D Hovts improving health. Attendance at the Forest ill hall, visits by Mrs Mae Kyewapnat and family, and weeks spent with relatives are noted. Mentions of school absence, neighbors in and around Alan Mire L Mills, and various local addresses appear amid miscellaneous community chatter.

Hallanmey Forest Adonis Childean Bone Mae Kyewapnat Alan Mire Mills de District Nox 4 Amoe Balm Lee Baker Clare Jonyson Dohn Puliot Satan Chis

Public notice retraction on pocketbook theft charge

Alma Michigan dated 1008 Millar and wife apologize for errors in charging Corrie A. Brown with involvement in a pocketbook theft at Lee Mercantile Co. store on May 2. The pocketbook was found by a party and returned to the owner with contents intact amid clarification of clerical errors.

Corrie A. Brown Lee Mercantile ‘Co Alma Mich Millar

Michigan Delegation Attends Naval Ship Christening in Camden

In Camden New Jersey a Michigan delegation including Governor Fred M Warner and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Truman H Newberry witnessed the christening of a new battleship named for Michigan. Carol Newberry led the family presence as the state’s representatives pledged support for the vessel and its future service.

Camden N. J Michi Michigan Fred M. Warner Wolverine State Beattles Tan Navy Truman H. Newberry Mia. Newberry Carol Aiichigan Washington Mira Carol Newberry Warner Nas Panenr Fim Eritte Doe Ste Wilter Turryta

Order of Events Track Meet Listings

A scrambled list of track and field events with class designations. It includes sprints from 10 to 100 yards, hurdles in several classes, jumps and throws such as discus and shot, distance events from 1 440 yards to half miles, pole vault and relay notes. Names and exact classings vary, with some OCR errors like Olives A and Alex B. Lee.

Cnet Clas Olives A Raob Clvas Caan Alex B. Lee Claas A

Market Report Corrected May 27 1908 Wheat and grain prices

Market report shows grain and commodity prices with entries for wheat oats rye buckwheat hay butter and various flours. Includes live animals poultry and dairy items with ranges and per unit or per ton quotations. Some OCR errors present but key figures like prices for wheat oats hay flour and potatoes appear.

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Loans Premium on Bonds Overdrafts Furniture and Fixty

Real estate and financial items listed in a compact notice show loans premiums on bonds overdrafts and related cash and sight exchange details focusing on assets and funding instruments.

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Srasteh A. L. Stearnsthas AL. J. Jolley ML. Seblaypi Noor Helen Reid Iris Neidhardt Dr. Lamb Bert Amsden St. Louis Jason Carmers Jessé Merchant Summer James Dean Louie Marwins C.F. Yerian Duane G Saxton Statel Buger J. Baker T. Paris J. Chrach Yerian Bros Forest Hill Ladies’ Aid Society Monroe Bauer and Son N. Spore Nellie Shannow Simon Oberlin Hornw Tom Baycraft St Johns Dick Post John Lanshaw J. Allin Bert Markham Tom Bowers Maggie Oberlin Foxes Grove Forest Hill Cubs Will Lanshaw William Sullivan Riverdale Clarence Russ L. C Mills E. A. Bauer Fred Kemp Mamie Michael Raymond E. Lake Emery Parsons Arthur Struble Battle Creek D. Heart Lansshaw Lake and OG Bowers Lewis Creech Shophred Wm. Vanderteek Moody's Park Beaver Creek Southwet Arcada Arcada Center Bryan Wayne Campau Brimmingstall Dowagter Mich Jim Brimmaingstall David Buff Perry Corinsa Willexy Byron E. Cummins Inet Judeo Miner Cummins A. Davin Schlaider Grant Rapids Walter Herrick Thie Ofty Sehindhar Herrick Kalamasoy Kalamasoy City Mre Josep) Newall Portage Newall Mercantile Company BIG Department Stores Alma, Mihigan West Pine River Qatar Ring Werkaler George Abieny Warner Carol Newberry Mo DaWitt Davis Field Market Report Sime Sthnt Nau Darragh H. J. Tager B. A. Church Cashier FM Thedgar Asst Cashier Myrtle Lewis Superior St Arcade Union Buckion Chas. F. Budabn Tracy California George Sharrar
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