Alma’s Daily Paper Reports Local News From 1908
The page notes a fatal assault in Worcester and a Lake Michigan tragedy aboard the steamer Eric Heckley. It mentions General Shafter as San Francisco mayoral candidate, a murder trial involving Lieut Governor Tillman, and a Britain United States diplomatic tie. Also reports on postal fraud, partridge and quail protections, and a Mt Pleasant railroad construction with $75,000 capital.
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Michael Herbert
Great Britain
United States
England
Mt. Pleasant gas plant advances hope amid fuel worries
The Mt. Pleasant Courier notes the new gas plant's organization and construction will ease the local fuel crisis, improve cooking cleanliness and economy, and astonish residents at how they managed before. The piece contrasts past whipping posts with a call for action against domestic violence after a husband severely beat his wife in Alma, leaving visible injuries and concern for community safety.
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Mt. Pleasant
Beautiful Home Wedding at Alma Farm Near Elwell
A well attended home wedding took place Tuesday evening Oct 6 1904 at the residence of Mr and Mrs B Woodard three and a half miles southwest of Alma. Lottie Woodard married Myron Potter with Rev H E Wylie officiating. The couple plan to reside on their farm south of Elwell after a visit to Ohio, with many gifts reported and guests from Coral Cleveland and Cheyenne.
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B. Woodard
Alma
Lottie
Myron
Ellis Potter
Lohengrin
Marlie Slingloff
H. E. Wylie
Riverdale
Wm. Beverly
Ethel Beeson
Grace Rice
Hattie Gerber
John Rockafellow
Cleveland
Pountain
Ohio
Elwell
Church Services and Society Notices for Next Sunday
Presbyterian church will observe the Lord's Supper in the morning and the pastor will preach on Smoking Flax and Braised Reed in the evening. St John’s Church welcomes Rev W Ssyroe who will preach at both services, morning at 5 with Holy Communion and 7 evening. Sunday school at noon. Fitz James Lodge No 95 K of P meets tonight. Twentieth Century Club meets Wednesday at 8 with Mrs Geo W Moore.
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Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Ssyroe
Diocese of Michigan
St. John's Darch
Fitz James Lodge
K. of P
Twentieth Century Club
Geo. W. Moore
Millionaire's stomach remedy praised in public appeal
An old advertisement discusses dyspepsia among all social ranks, praising Green's August Flower as a long standing remedy. It claims the product stirs a sluggish liver, creates appetite, and improves digestion, offering trial bottles for use and regular sizes for purchase.
Local social notes and business changes in Alma week
Miss Clara Engelmann hosted friends at her parents' home for a pleasant Monday evening. H P Molitor plans to move his family from Lansing to occupy the Episcopal rectory this week. D Barber and Irving Goss fished at Twin Lakes, weighing one to two and a half pounds. Leonard Tybo takes over O E Walker's shoe department job at H J Vermeulen's. Walker goes to Alma Sugar Co. The opera house drew a full house for A Missouri Girl, the season’s best comedy in Alma. The kindergarten class will meet Monday afternoon at S W Tinker's. parents should see Miss Cheeaman. D W Hubbell leased the Medler building opposite the post office and remodeled it for a meat market. Mr. Hubbell will hire a skilled meat cutter and seek patrons. Mr. and Mrs. A J Hall returned from four weeks in Detroit where Hall pursued osteopathic treatment with Dr. Sullivan. Prof John Ari Lloyd of Cincinnati visited Dr Geo F Butler. Lloyd is a noted author in science, medicine, and botany. Mrs M J Granger renamed her dairy the Jersey dairy and introduced a new milk wagon by F H Gow & Son. Mr and Mrs Justin Gill attended the funeral of Mrs Gill’s brother, George J E Tracy, in Hubbardston. Tracy died by suicide in Grand Rapids. Michigan Telephone exchange moved from Sharrar & Mulholland’s drug store to room 14, Opera House block, with remodeling to handle new business. Tom Pringle bought six lots on the northwest corner of Sutton and Waterstreet for about 2000. Adolph Christensen of Ames, IA, will manage the creamery department for Michigan Produce Co, recommended as an experienced butter maker. a letter from Iowa State notes he’s among the state’s best.
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Clara Engelmann
H. P. Molitor
Alma
Lansing
Episcopal
D. ©. Barber
Irving Goss
Twin Lakes
Leonard Tybo
Grand Rapids
O. BE. Walker
H. J. Vermeulen
Walker
Alma Sugar Company
Moate
8. W. Tinker
Cheeaman
D. W. Hubbell
Medler
Hubbell
A.J. Hall
Detroit
Hall
Sullivan
John Ari Lloyd
Cincinnati
Geo. F. Butler
Lloyd
Stringtown
Warwick
M. J. Granger
Grand Rapide
Hubbardton
Michigan Telephone Company
Sharrar & Mulholland
Opera Hovere
Tom Pringle
Bert Woodward
Sutor and
Waterste
Weather summary for September 1905 reported
September 1905 weather report notes monthly conditions and notable patterns. Data reflects temperature, precipitation, and notable climatic events impacting local areas during the period.
Local hunting season dates listed by locality
The open season on game in this locality includes partridge quail spruce hen and woodcock from October 20 to November 0 both inclusive ducks and geese and wild water fowl from October 1 to November 30 from half an hour before to one hour after sunset deer from November 8 to 10 fox black and gray squirrels from October 15 to November 20.
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Alma Record
Alma Record Company
PN Bund
Cass Brown
New York
Turersa Varoin
Worcester
Mass
Momlay
Washington
Lake Michigan
Eric
Heckley
Mortie Murphy
Vassar
Detroit House of Correction
General Shatter
San Francisco
Tom Johnson
Frank
Andrews
The
Sublime Porte
Republican National
Hanna
Burheel College
Akron
Pere Marquette
Harry Dean
Michian
Michigan
Tillman
South Carolina
Gonzales
Elies
Western Union Telegraph Company
Alang
Ohko
Churches and Societies
Adolph Christensen
Ames
G. M. Hutchinson
Michigan Produce
Christensen
Iowa Agricultural College
Central Michigan Produce Company
Peratore
Maxton
Ustauan
Perth
Atti
Lawal Obeery
Market Report
Ugis Opton
Alma Sans
Seo Sali
Enie
Olle Sprague
Uae
Joni Alymanis
Gal
Wil
Cotutimi
Drarbors St
Bhgens Bogert
Aaid
Prague
Trheed
Acwa
Isaac
Skaven
Jude
State
Mietian
Uwe
FBI
Sane S. Seaver
Iwe
Martha Mt Geary
Clayton A
Seaiot
Ima
Hewri Low
Sitaven
Beal
Erzh
State of
Marcus Polinsky
Marcus Poliussy
Gerrit
Ward
Townsend A. Ely
Cowber
Ithaca
Winfred K. Wilson
J Frank Medier
Frank Medier
Kivreneth Medier
Biork
Almas
Gratiot
Miellent
Vendie
Ilikwe
Gratiottn
Atate
Anid
B.C. Berros
Cnier Rherid
Roke
State of Michigan
Balt
Gratioti Chariry
Villace
Ibis
Bopremiter
Norm Sellwnk
Consial Lorensett
Loren Berberk
Hota
Compinitiarit
J.citammmia
E. A. Bivins
Severne Wine Go
J. S. Caple & Son Hardware
Mich
LowRatce
Santa Fe
Oklahoma and
Indian Territories
Texas
Newexico
Chicago
California
Atehivoneka
Santi
Ity, Gen
Santa Fec
Opera House
A. M. Cross
Iil
Secret Service
St. Louis, Mich
Elias NY
Foleys Kidney Cure
Hayt & Pierce Co
C. H. Decker
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