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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1906
Page
4
The Alma Record lists candidates for governor and state offices including Wannen Prescott Grazren Brako Waser Feery, Hastings and others. It notes Roosevelt’s five-year presidency, wool market concerns in Washington Oregon and Idaho, a San Francisco monument order, and a New York Hughes gubernatorial nomination. It warns readers about counterfeit swindlers and a jewelry store scam involving a watch and a forged check.
The Bay City Tribune argues Michigan is rapidly growing and needs state institutions, but the Republican administration has carefully managed finances to cut the state tax rate from 2.45 to 1.90 per thousand. The piece questions who would want to change this.
The piece cites Hon Adam Bede and James J Hill in a talk on credit and character, arguing honesty and ability are bonds and assets. It urges Michigan Republicans to maintain an active, organized campaign to preserve supremacy and prevent voter apathy as national elections approach.
James and Sherman urge Republicans to contribute one dollar for the national campaign fund in support of a Republican Congress. The effort centers on Theodore Roosevelt and the party record, promising a Republican National Campaign Text Book and committee documents to subscribers.
State of Michigan records show in the Kinacy County probate court the administrator of the estate of Philip Wesley William Whitwell seeks a license to sell real property by private sale to pay debts costs and expenses. The court orders publication of notice three weeks prior in the Alma Record and requires heirs at law to appear if they claim an interest. Judge Henver presides.
Offensive catarrh troubles many face this time of year. Use Hyomei to prevent chronic disease and reduce winter cough risk. Breathing treatment requires no stomach dosing and comes with a guarantee. Complete outfit costs $1. extra bottle 40 cents. Also fancy work stamping services offered at 140427 Grant Ave North by Mrs A N Maris.
Eminent tragedian John Griffith, praised as a leading Shakespeare interpreter, appears Wednesday October 17 in King Richard the Third with a full company and historically accurate scenery. Reserved seats available at Sharrar's drug store.
An Ann Arbor Railroad excursion to Toledo is planned for Sunday October 1h. A special train departs Alma at 6 42 pm for a round trip fare of 1 50. Tickets to Owosso and Ann Arbor are available at low rates for the round trip, with return from Toledo at 6 30 pm.
Rope of brief social items records Mr and Mrs A R Hill departing for Wakeston Ohio to visit their former home and farm duties covered by Ed Mee. Birthday party for Miss Mildred Milligan with friends. Mrs Gary Maywood and Bert Coleman with family visiting relatives. Several local residents visiting kin in St Louis and Ithaca. Members attend church events as well as lectures by Rev Snyder and Miss Frances Patterson. Mrs Byron Watson, Mrs T Holmes, and Miss Bestie Livermore noted in trips and illnesses. The Union Telephone Co begins farm line work. Mrs Addison A Root dies after long illness. funeral held Friday. Frank Howland visits mother Louise Howland. many others mentioned in brief social items.
Washington residents Mr and Mrs Jane RK Raines visited Calvin E Smith on Sunday September 30. Frank Bratton left for Nashville in September. Mr and Mrs James DeMott Mrs Jack Harp and son Dali visited DeMott's sister Kellogg near Mt Pheasant on October 6. Fred Erixon begins pulling and topping beets. Mr and Mrs J R Rhines and sister Tatha visited Rhines parents in Fulton on September 29. Sue Markle owns a new survey. Dre Frank Reitson plans to drive to Nashville next week to meet her husband. Ora Rhines called on cousin June R Rhines on October 3. Albert Bovee and daughter Mrs Cook of Ithaca visited Fred Erixon on October 3. Mr and Mrs R R Rhines visited Rhines sister Mrs C H Bouts of Fulton September 30. Mrs J R Rhines and Miss Tatha Rhines called at Bratton land James DeMott on October 9. Clarence Gilmore of Grand Rapids visits sister-in-law Mrs R C Rhines on October 5.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church will host a rummage sale in the vacant store room in the Opera House block Thursday Friday and Saturday October 18 19 and 20 with baked goods. If you cannot donate rummage notify Mrs P M Smith who will call for items. Also seeking poultry pickers at Central Produce Co for work.
Mrs J Isham visited Ithaca friends over Sunday. Davis Verian attended the Arcada Grange Hall dance last Friday. Mr and Mrs James Dean hosted Mr and Mrs W Merchant of New Haven. Mr and Mrs Lewis Murwin visited S Wetherwell's over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Melvin Baker of Alma visited H Fuller and wife. Lewis Peacock and Mrs Rexford of Ferris were guests of H Fuller and wife. Lee J Helms and wife of Perrinton visited J C Vegans Sunday and Monday. Ladies Air Society to meet with Mrs J Damon Thursday October 18.
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