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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

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Will Johnston Starts Bank Venture After Alma Savings Resignation

T A Johnston and Lucius Bagley announce plans to start a bank in the west after Bagley resigns from Alma State Savings. Roy L. Anderson will replace Bagley. he comes from the Alma Grain and Lumber Company. The bank’s board expresses regret and wishes Bagley success in his future endeavors.

Lucius Alma Public Alma College Alma State Savings Bank Alma Bagley Roy L. Anderson Anderson AlmaGrain & Lumber Company Alwa State Savings Bank Hagley Otis Board Bagtog Lim Ame

Tuberculosis Lectures Continue at M E Church

The Anti tuberculosis society hosted the second free lecture on tuberculosis at the M E Church last Friday. Dr McGlinton presented on the pathology of tuberculosis detailing how the germ lodges and forms a cheesy substance. Dr Brainerd followed discussing forms in the bowels bones and skin, all tracing to the germ. A future illustrated talk by Prof. Warthin is announced as highly worthwhile.

M. KE McGlinton McClinton L. Brainerd Warthin M D Ann Arbor

A Successful Operation Reported For Miss Forsule

Miss Forsule of First Ave underwent a delicate operation aided by her physician after three weeks of illness. Mrs Magic McBride provided support as the operation progressed, and Rule plans to recover fully. Friends recall Rule as a book-keeper and stenographer for Nelson Bre.

Forsule First Ave Magic McBride Nelson Bre

Attorney Everden tests Vim and temperance beers fate

Promoter Everden analyzes Vim and other so called temperance beers finding alcohol traces. Prosecutions under the local option laws are expected as authorities push for stricter observance. Attorney General Pird aligns with Everden's view, signaling tighter enforcement ahead.

Everden Alma Pird

The Mills Of Justice In Alma

Justice Spinney handles a busy week as Justice Chadwick returns. Melvin Mull of Sumner drew a 30 day jail boarding ticket after prior arrest on a false pretenses complaint. he fled with money from Andrew Hall, then was captured by Under Sheriff Sprague near Wieland. Fred Cooley of Sumner faced a fraud charge in a horse trade with Herschall Rogers, Plea of not guilty entered. Trial over a sugar beet bond for work, Thomas Battle and Robert Kline of St. Louis, Kline paid costs. verdict reached.

Alma Justice Spinney Justice Chadwick Melvin Mull Sumner J. D. Strable Andy Hall Sprague Mull Wieland Alm Spinney Eputy Spr Fred Cooley Herschall Rogers Cooley Sharpe C. J. Goggin Thomas Battle Robert Kline Hoth St. Louis Kline

Stricken Farmer Clarence Clark Collapses Near Alms

Clarence Clark a farmer living near Alms collapsed unconscious on a street near the post office Friday morning. He was carried to Fuller's store, revived, and later went home by carriage. Last summer he was unconscious for hours after a fence wire incident that tightened around his neck. He remains weak and unable to work.

Clarence Clark Fuller Clark

Telephone Go Wins Permanent Injunction In Ithaca Case

Judge Weist of Dugham county circuit court grants a permanent injunction to the Union Telephone Company preserving its poles and wires on Center street Ithaca overturning prior village actions. The decision holds the company’s street use is protected under a franchise and state law with village authority limited to reasonable regulation and notes the village may pass a new ordinance.

Weist Dugham County Searlet Union ‘Telephone Company Tehaca Ithaca Union Telphone Weistlin Gratiot County Telephone Company Union Company Center Street

Ithaca Citizens Rally for Sheriff Elect Convis in Alma

A party of 75 Ithaca residents raided Alma last Friday to press Sheriff elect Frank L. Convis and his wife to move to Ithaca. They ended with a show of support, presenting Convis cards and pledging to relocate by January 1. The mob, including Republicans and Democrats, returned on the Jo railway after a pleasant evening, signaling popular backing for Convis.

Ithacs Village Alma Frank L. Convis Ithaca Canvis Convis

A Mighty Nimrod Returns With Tiny Trophy

Al Davis hunted from predawn to midnight and rumor spread of his bear kill and many wild animals slain. The crowd awaited his triumphant return as he slipped home, the lone chipmunk dangling from his gun.

al Davis Alma

Saginaw Industrial Exposition Dates and Venue

The Saginaw Wholesale and Manufacturers Association will hold a high industrial exposition in Saginaw Now to Dec 7 inclusive in the new auditorium. It will showcase Saginaw products with a fine entertainment program arranged in connection with it.

Saginaw Wholesale and Maniatures Association Saginaw

Pretty wedding at Colister home in Latogsburg

On Monday evening November 2 at Mrs. Helen Colister’s home, daughter Bessie Colister became engaged to Mr. Lewis Lybolt of Alma in a ceremony performed by Rev. F J Walker. The bride, well known in the village, lived here most of her life and graduated from the local high school in 1902. Best wishes are extended.

Helen Colister Bessie Lewis Lybolt Alma F. J. Walker Sobol Latogsburg

Ward School Fire Drill Shown In Quick Fill Of Building

A Record reporter watched Barreererries barrier the fire alarm gong as four grade rooms released two boys each to the entrances. Columns of children, led by teachers, filed out in perfect order. Within one minute thirty five seconds the big schoolhouse stood empty though it was a false alarm. Supt Bixworth praised the drill as a vital life protection and discipline lesson for public school children.

Cake Walk Demonstration At Alma Hardware Store

J W Lelsmiing, a demonstrator at Smith and Carrs hardware, shows the Majestic Malleable and Char coal iron range with a cake walk. A 20 by 20 inch cake is flattened by a plank, then returns to height after the lead weight is removed. The No Majestic cake bakes with little fire and airtight oven efficiency.

J. W. Lelsmiing Smith & Carr's Alma Lassening

Brock Heaters Dominate Market Amid Broad Demand

Brock heaters show strong sales across a wide territory as orders pour in from Atlanta Georgia after a major fire and from across the state. An aggressive advertising push by Mr Brock is already delivering measurable results.

Brock Atlanta Ga

Hunting Trip Embarks From Kim Mall West On Two Week Trip

Monday morning Bert Hicks and his father join Hicks, FW, Nuon, Roy Liang, and J Bennett of Kim Mall West for a two week hunting expedition in Crawford County northern Michigan. All wear red hats per new safety rules to prevent hunters from shooting each other.

Bert Hicks Hicks Nuon Roy Liang J. Bennett Kim Mall West Michigan Crawford County

Oyster Supper and Sale By Woman's Relief Corps

The Woman's Relief Corps holds its annual fair with an oyster supper at their hall over I. N. Baker's wore on Wednesday November 18. Supper runs from 6 p.m. until all are served and the sale continues in the afternoon into the evening.

Woman's Relief Corps I. N. Baker's Wore Ailaw

Alma College Memorial Plans Outlined by Dr Bruske

Dr A F Bruske at First Presbyterian Church Siloy spoke on Alma College future. Plans include boosting endowment from 10000 to 90000, building Memorial Hall as science art auditorium, increasing free scholarships from 83 to 200, and a 85000 endowment from Alma residents to maintain the campus. He urged faith in completing all four aims.

A. F. Bruske Asia College Alma College Alma Bruske

The Devil Was Here at Alma Open House Play

The Devil Was Here played in Alma last Friday at an open house. It drew mixed feelings as the moral message about resisting evil thoughts stood out though the cast, especially Ross as Dr Miller, failed to match the lead, leaving the overall impact uneven and disappointing.

Alma Dr. Miller the Devil Mr. Rose

Recommendation of Worth for Ford Touring Car

Hon BE Friede of St Petersburg Russia orders a Ford touring car after years of experience. As third charter member of the Automobile Club of America he has driven many autos in Russia and helped build the Russian Siberian railroad. His Port Arthur captivity in the Russo Japanese War underscores his expertise and the high regard for the Ford.

Friede St Petersburg Russia Mays Ford Uesuber Automobile Club of America Port Arthur

Attorney General Prepares Laws To Implement New Constitution

The constitutional convention charged the attorney general with drafting measures to implement the new constitution. With adoption, he has begun work and will file bills for introduction when the legislature convenes. Major measures are needed to give full effect to the constitution.

Bird Constitutional Convention

Obituary: Matthew Moraus Dies South of Elwell at Fifty

Matthew Moraus died at his home five miles south of Elwell last Wednesday morning. He was fifty years old and leaves four brothers and two sisters. The funeral was held Friday with interment at Sumner. Rev. Robert Elder officiated.

Matthew Moraus Elwell Sumner Robert Elder

Box Social Benefit Planned at Pine River Area

A box social will be held at the home of BO Markham four miles north and a half mile east of Atom on Friday November 20 for the benefit of the Pine River Sunday Setonl Latics. Chores are requested from all attendees.

Markham Atom Pine River

Great Christmas Voting Contest promises big prizes in Alma

The Record launches a six week Great Popular Voting Contest offering 600 dollars in prizes including an 850 piano and a 75 diamond ring. Subscriptions secure votes. entries require no purchase and no guessing. Districts ensure equal chances. voting rules and coupons detailed with entry process and deadlines.

Alma

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