17 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1905
Page
1
Alm Oliver ran for a 10 to 0 lead in last Saturday's game, driving the ball for a decisive score. The effort highlighted the home team's offense as opponents struggled to respond.
Alma lost to Olivet College 10 to 0 on a muddy field in a hard fought game. Olivet scored on a Thacker touchdown and Harriman drop kick. Alma struggled with footing and penalties. Moon sprained ankle, Magidsohn finished at right half, Sclvolts at right end. This loss ends Alma’s state title chances though a tie for first remains possible with wins over Kalamazoo and M A C.
Geo Abbott was tipped from his wagon on Tuesday afternoon near Stockbridge Elevator Co. and struck his head and shoulder. He was taken home unconscious but is resting comfortably. Chas Mapes narrowly escaped death at the factory diner when his clothing caught in machinery. he was pulled free with torn garments. Dr Brainerd treated Mapes, who cannot resume duties for several days.
Daniel Vanderbeek died Wednesday forenoon about eleven o'clock at his home near Forest Hill after a ten day illness. He signed his new title on a barbed wire fence and a bee sting caused his death. He was 58, a lifelong Gratiot County resident, respected and a good citizen. He leaves a wife and two children. Funeral services will be held at his home today at one o'clock conducted by Rev. G. Carl, with remains taken to ...
The second football team defeated a third squad 42 to 0 on Davis Field Saturday. Two 15 minute halves produced rapid scoring as reserves clicked at about a point and a half per minute. Chapel led with three touchdowns and Adams Cobb and Gaunt starred in the solid performance. Lineups listed for both teams.
A farmer club meeting at the Spiice home on Friday November 1 discusses the October topic The Terrible Sacrifice of Human Life by Recklessness Accident and Violence and ways to mitigate it Mrs Nettie Todd leads the discussion noting growing disregard for human life and proposing penalties. The group shares a meal and closes with singing Indian Summer as they plan a December gathering.
The Gratiot County Medical Society met at Brainerd Hospital on last Thursday with Dr. Brainerd presenting on inflammation. Dr. Wheeler became president, Dr. McClinton vice president, and Dr. Barstow secretary treasurer. New members Stealy and Barstow joined. Delegates Bagley and Brainerd attend the State Medical Association in May in Jackson. Next meeting to be held February’s sectional session in St. Louis, followed by a lunch served by Mrs. Brainerd.
In the November calendar nineteen cases are reported disposed of. Criminal dockets include The People v. J H Kimball money on false pretenses dismissed, The People v. Freeman Bradley liquor law guilty and fined 14, The People v. Wm Davis rape no information filed, The People v. Don Evans burglary guilty of larceny six months, The People v. Alpha Mills resisting an officer guilty twenty days, The People v. Nita Davis manslaughter quashed, The People v. Bert Scanlin forgery guilty fined, The People v. Frank Emimer liquor law guilty fined 15 and costs, The People v. John Campbell assault and battery guilty. Ed Morse rape at trial. Issues of fact and law include Ward v VanEouyen settlement, Hattie Darling v Ann Arbor RR settlement by trespass, Nathan Boyer v St Louis Chemical trespass on the case continued, Kowanski v Lloyd and Hosted summary proceedings off calendar, Romay Ramay v St Louis Chemical trespass off calendar. Machana case noted long in state for fifteen years. juror pool shows only seventeen fit.
Gratiot’s semi annual apportionment allocates 2,006,877.00 to public instruction at 9.70 per child for 8,707 students, yielding 28,508.00 to Gratiot. The record details township distributions and the involved officials.
The Baptist church hosts the organization of a rem-sectarian social and athletic club by the Young Men's League. Officers elected include Roy Anderson as vice president and Lester W. Sharp as secretary. A constitution and bylaws are to be drawn. weekly meetings planned. gymnasium use secured. a basketball team to be organized.
Alma residents learn of a new waste gate at Alma Roller Mills designed to relieve spring flood damage. The gate, funded and supervised by local leaders, features three openings to divert water from the mill race into the river, aiming to prevent past losses to mills, the Stockbridge Elevator Co., the Pore Marquette Railroad, and other businesses.
Merritte Driver returns to the opera house tonight for a Lyceum Course lecture on a subject with lasting appeal. He previously spoke on intimate America and is expected to deliver an original, fascinating talk that inspires the audience. Tickets are 60 cents and available at Sharrar's drug store or at the box office before showtime.
Investigators traced illicit beer purchases near North Star after a bottle labeled water was found. Prosecutor Salter unearthed the drink from Landlord Bradley, who admitted guilt, paid a $15 fine plus costs, and was warned a stricter outcome next time.
The 1905 Michigan potato crop is forecast as among the poorest in years due to wet weather early and blight later reducing acres and yield. Farmers are urged to study the disease and apply prevention methods as cures prove less effective. Estimated losses vary by county with higher impact in northern regions.
The Record reports it has refused four outside advertising propositions in two weeks to avoid direct competition with Alma merchants. Firms from Saginaw Detroit and St Louis sent copy and partial payments, but the paper pledges loyalty to local merchants who sell dry goods clothing and crockery at competitive prices.
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