03 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1905
Page
1
Governor Warner faces scrutiny over a mileage book controversy with railroads, attracting statewide interest. The dispute centers on travel allowances and reimbursement practices, with rail executives weighing in on policy implications and potential reforms. The evolving issue prompts legislative and executive responses as officials seek clarity and accountability.
A Sunday harvest service is planned with decorations of fruit and vegetables and a 7 30 evening song and praise service. Activities include a men only prayer meeting at 11 30, Sunday School at 3 30, W C A prayer meeting at 6, Christian Endeavor, a ladies aid day trip to Wright House at 10, Alma Art Club event next Wednesday at 2 30, Alma Chapter EB 3S meeting Friday evening, and a Read about the Searing Colored Concert Company touring November 6 at the Methodist church.
The Ladies League hosted a Hallowe'en social at Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Suydam home last Tuesday with about forty guests. Participants tested guests' poetic skills, awarding a confectionery prize to Mrs. Wr. Howe and doughnuts to others. A suggestion to repeat monthly was warmly supported. Later, a Sunday accident was reported as Henry Moench's horse, driven by Miss Mary Nickert, bolted after the church bell rang. Mrs. H. B. Stuckey sustained two broken ribs, Miss Nickert suffered a deep head cut and foot injury, while two little girls and Mrs. Stuckey were only lightly hurt.
The Outing Beach Resort Association’s land plattings along Long Lake and other shores target thousands of lots sold by outsiders for recording and deed fees, with no real value. Investigations flag fraud and tax-collection issues, while lawmakers debate Auditor General Bradley’s measure requiring local consent before platting lands. Governor Warner presses railroads to improve mileage-book practices for Michigan travelers, signaling state effort to constrain abuses and secure fair treatment.
The Gratiot County Medical Society holds its annual meeting at Brainerd Hospital in this city on Thursday November 0 1905 at 1 80 p m A program includes calling to order business election of officers paying dues papers and discussions plus an exhibition. MES Hulbert died at home in Pine River township on October 30 1905 funeral held at home Wednesday at 2 pm interment in St Louis cemetery.
The Alms postortion morning list shows letters awaiting return from the October 20 posting date. Names include F. Brown postmaster, Abbs, Albert Bes, H. W. and other names with unclear spellings. Multiple entries reflect typical missed or pending mail items.
Alma College trounced Hillsdale 51 to 0 on Davis Field in the first meeting between the teams. Castorlin led Alma with strong generalship as Moon, Carr, Angell, Helmer, and others contributed multiple touchdowns and defensive stops. Hillsdale showed a weak defense and few first downs as Alma opened the season with a decisive state championship bid.
Mrs Lydia Glover aged local resident died from a broken neck after a fall near the back porch at the home of her daughter Mrs Clarence Clark two miles south and east of Alma. The accident followed a dizzy spell and she had just returned from visiting her sister in the city. She leaves two sisters and two daughters, the funeral held Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev Wilkinson officiating. She is buried beside her husband in Riverside cemetery. The obituary notes her pioneer life in Gratiot county and the family’s long-standing prominence.
The Alam Opera House presents a genial character study titled A Poor Relation featuring Let Smith Russell, famed for Noah Vale the generous inventor and his bond with a young boy. The plot blends romance, comic impersonations, and a clever theft recovery ending in Noah Vale’s triumph. Reserved seats are on sale at Sharrar's drag store.
Henry Soule of Caple Soule Hardware Co. slipped from a plank while unloading cement near the P M tracks, fell to the ground, and broke a bone just below the knee. The fracture will likely keep him out six weeks or more, though crutches will aid limited movement in a few days.
About thirty neighbors celebrated Charles Myers fifty birthday on Saturday evening. They gathered at his home for music and games then shared refreshments. Charles Fishbeck presented a rocking chair as a token of esteem and wished him many more happy years.
Arcada Farmer's Club held a lively meeting with Willie Murphy and Ethel Horton recitations, Mrs. Ray Wheaton’s encore instrumental, and discussions on bread making butter care and fall and spring wheat. David Best elected delegate to State Association in Lansing for December. November meeting to be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Fink on Thanksgiving. Program planned with readings prayers and recitations.
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