19 Oct 1888
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1888
Page
1
A sprawling Alma column lists social visits, local business notes, building plans, library additions, upcoming political events, and street happenings. Residents include Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Brown, J. J. Clark, and Frank Plumley among others, with notices of repairs, purchases, relocations, and community meetings across Alma and nearby towns.
A historical catalogette advertises goods at Porters and Kinels including a walnut striking clock for $2.40 and a stem wind watch for $2.50. It promotes boots, calf boots, gilt edge shoe dressing, and a dry ash stock at a table factory. Nearby notices offer oysters, meals, boarding, lodging, and a tailoring or dry goods shop in Dolevan's area.
A northern Michigan sketch extols Perry D Pettit, noting his Fourth Michigan Cavalry service including the capture of Jeff Davis, and recounts his rise from Emerson Township to Alma to constable and village marshal. It praises his efficiency, economy, and fidelity to county interests, urging a large majority for him on November six.
Rev Dr Wicht of Bay City visited the College Monday. Library steam pipes and roof slate progress. YWCA delegates named for Lansing convention. Openings in YWCA and YMA leadership announced. Tug of war organized. gymnastic drill praised. Student Association formed with F Eply president and W Ely secretary. articles of agreement between faculty and students adopted.
Mrs. Jacob Merchant is on the sick list. Finley has gone into the butchering business. The mud goes out and the big dieth goes down. Stafford and his wife visit Hillsdale. Mr. and Mrs. Ziter visited friends near Elo Mall last week. Will Pare plans a new house on this place. Herbert Hradish was brought home from near Harrison where he was to work sick. Estella campaigns on the election issue with seven banners. If Sam and John are stout, the Eighth prohibition may come. Edgar Clark and Frank Parks were arrested by A Lacey on a whiskey charge but discharged as Mr. Li did not appear.
A historical notice extols E B Green as a suggested state senator, citing Thomas Jefferson’s inquiry formula Is he honest Is he capable and noting Green’s birthplace Olivet Eaton County born 1854 Alma move 1884 and leadership as village president and business man. It lauds his culture energy practicality and potential usefulness in the state legislature.
Marvin R Salter, born Detroit October 1 1854, is a long serving Ithaca area official seeking reelection as county clerk. He past two terms as village president and township supervisor, and one year as board chair, with a career in carpentry and cabinet work before taking office. He emphasizes efficient duties, courteous service, and broad public support in the upcoming November sixth election.
An enormous line of Dress Goods and Trimmings from the cheapest to the best in all shades and qualities. Also a wide assortment of Ladies Gents and Children's Underwear in white scarlet natural wool and fancy.
A storefront advertises soft hats and a large assortment of cheap and mid priced Ingrain Carpets Mats Floor Oil Cloths 25 percent cheaper than local rivals. It touts new lines of Men and Boys Suits Overcoats economical prices and high quality Wool Socks for men women and children. Two pair of men Wool Socks offered at 25 cents and a Get Lock for 50 cents are highlighted.
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