13 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1905
Page
1
ERT Hayes attorney at law and solicitor to chancery serves as Court Commissioner for Gratiot County Michigan with office in New Pollunky Block Alma Michigan
Otto Sanderhoff takes over the Alma hardware business from GR Thompson after a prior agreement. Thompson has moved to Cleveland Tennessee with family, while Sanderhoff earns a strong local reputation for integrity and courtesy. The notice also lists store closures and urges unsettled accounts to be paid before November or attorney collection.
The article discusses constitutional questions surrounding the new juvenile law and its anticipated test in the Supreme Court. It notes limited parole support, governor control over paroles, and commentary from Judge Grant on criminal law extension and treatment of convicts.
Kent county reports the first boy committed under the new juvenile court law amid legal challenges to its constitutionality. Judges, prosecutors, and attorneys across counties debate validity, with opinions split and authorities awaiting a Supreme Court ruling to settle the framework and parole provisions.
Miss Parklunse, working in town, narrowly escaped serious harm at Atma tar station Saturday evening when she slipped on the platform while boarding a moving car. She fell several feet, was restrained by trainmen, and taken to Brockeuidge where a bone break was ruled unlikely. She returns home with painful yet minor injuries.
SH Epler plans a December 1 opening of a skating rink in a new Superior Street building. The second floor will have twenty one furnished rooms with steam heat hot and cold water and a public bathing room. The venture promises modern amenities under friendly supervision.
A new variety of wheat known as spelt is creating widespread issues for Michigan farmers. Reports indicate unexpected cultivation challenges, lower yields, and confusion over market demand as growers adapt to the ancient grain. Local agronomists advise careful seed selection and updated farming practices to mitigate losses.
Complaints from Michigan allege rye infestation in spring and discuss identifying spelt as a wheat variety. The article outlines practical tests to tell wheat from spelt by head structure, spikelets, straw continuity, and kernel shape, noting spelt flour behaves poorly in bread when mixed with wheat.
The college report notes a good crop of results as Alma defeats Ferris in the second game on Davis Field. Nearly every team showcased solid form as farmers raise expectations for a favorable season and easy victory potential.
Alma College hammered Ferris State 30 to 0 at Davis Field despite injuries to McKay and Jenkins. Helmer, Angell, Carr and Betz starred with a 90 yard run and two 20 yard scoring bursts. Ferris players struggled at times as Alma reports a strong line defense and heavy tackling.
The Birmingham Cline wedding united Miss Mabel Cline and Mr Edgar Birmingham in Arcada township with family and many presents. The ceremony followed by a trip to Detroit and other points before returning to the old McCarty place three miles south of Alina after November 1, 105.
Arthur Hamlin and Miss Trma Rash were wed Wednesday at the bride’s parents’ home in Oden Michigan. The couple, both well known in Alma, plan to live in a residence owned by Mr. Hamlin on Forest Street, and friends extend best wishes for their future.
Funeral services for the romaine of Mrs. Andrew Fortinee Nama Me were held yesterday afternoon at the Advent church. She was buried in Riverside cemetery. The deceased, granddaughter of Mrs. A Houghtaling, had lived in Almapp until her marriage. Remains were brought from Bay City Monday evening.
The singing of this great organization will delight music lovers and is worth the price of a season ticket. Four other numbers are equally excellent in their way, providing a high grade course. Single admission to any entertainment is 50c. Season tickets go on sale at Sharrar's drug store beginning Saturday the 14th. Citizens urged to attend to sustain future events at the Opera House.
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