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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1907
Page
7
Lansing reports show senators debating a primary bill amid a constitutional question on redistricting and representation. Governor Warner aides push changes to the plan, including two primaries, while attacks on administration strategy spark tense sessions and partisan maneuvering.
In Kalamazoo on October 16 the Union Bank of Richland, a private institution succeeding the Richland Exchange bank, suspended business after a small run. Bowman's Bank at 201 Kick Street also closed to avoid a run. Richland's capital stock is 6,000 with liabilities listed at 195,000. Bowman’s liabilities total 75,000. George St Evere named assignee for the Richland bank. Wallace W Dewey serves as Kalamazoo president of Richland bank. Bowerman and Whitno are partners.
Free pamphlet outlines homestead and land options along Chicago and North Western Railway lines in South Dakota and Wyoming. Promises cheap farm or grazing land, and special excursion tickets via The North Western Line. Request full information from W. B. Kuiskern, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago.
Uneven split in support as two antitobacco measures surface in the legislature. Debates stretch long with new bills proposed by the progressive faction, including mandatory posting of casual dates for public office and a spring primary with a runoff plan. Governor and administration senators clash over primary reform as both houses adjourn for the week. Separate notes report a stolen pin at a bank visit and a 65 foot fall at the McLane Swift plant, with workers uninjured.
In Coldwater Michigan Melvin Hopkins aged 20 eloped with Lovise Linmel to Stuceta and married. They were arrested last week at a hotel in Bronson Branch empty. Hopkins jailed on bail while his wife was released. It is Hopkins third elopement amid a shipping scandal charge and recent escape case.
Byrd Clark Nes enhanced his property with a coat of paint, aiding the harvest season at Grange Heights. Apple picking and farmers preparations are underway as Mrs. Vern Batibur hosts a gathering.
Mesdames Russ and Hates were in Ithaca last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Gen Kemp attended the funeral of Mr Kemp’s sister at Pleasant on Saturday. Bareune couple returned to me the 7th. Noward Lake of Alma was home over Sunday. Mrs Ellen Vanderbeck is working in Alma this week. Ladies Aid to serve chicken pie supper in Town Hall Friday Oct 28 from 5 20 to 7 00 pm. Jay Vease and wife went to Dashville to tend a sick sister Mrs Markham entertaining her father and mother from Sumner. Stony Belle Camfield hosted her Sunday school class at her home. Mr Camfield visiting his parents for a few days. Mr and Mrs Silas Moody went to Ohio on the 1st.
Advertised letters for the week ending listed names including Det Ath, 1NT, Box 72 Wine S. Corlins, Mina Gracie Dens, CH Edwards, Me Parid tim, SM Jourdainy, Kinok, Mira Minnie Moffer, Miss Clara Robinson, Anna Thumpeon, Walker, Maria Welter. If not called for, letters will go to the Dead Letter Office per Brown P.M. Brown.
The ad stresses perfection in service and no overcharging beyond standard plumber rates. It highlights attention to small details as the key to satisfactory results and implies a commitment to high standards.
Lansing Oct. The legislature convened for a special session at noon Monday. Gov Warner delivered a special message as both houses met in Representative Hall. Committees received primary and anti lobbyist bills, and both chambers agreed to afternoon sessions as debates loom over changes to governor and lieutenant governor nomination rules.
Alfred Jewell, twelfth victim of the shaft accident, died from injuries after a cage plunged to the bottom. George Sebastone, another survivor, is left without reason, with two or three others reported as quadriplegic or ineffectual.
A fragmentary report describes a man in an elect court room near Tooth Michigan after an operation, lingering and possibly reentering life, while legal action arises from a false arrest case in Grand Rapids. A separate note mentions ship carpenters convening in West Pine River with delegates from multiple states.
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