23 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
1
The new act took effect in September restricting employment of females under 18 and males under 18 in factories stores and similar establishments. It limits work to nine hours daily and fifty four hours weekly with a 6 pm to 6 am prohibition for women under 18. Violations bring fines up to one hundred dollars and possible imprisonment.
On Thursday September 2 near 4 pm an auto driven by J. Allen of Alma and two men ditched to avoid a head on collision with a horse and buggy carrying Indira Mia Carnaham and two West Fulton daughters. The auto hung over a culvert after veering off, the buggy occupants escaped injury though the horses were unmanageable. No one was hurt. Falcon New?
The sugar factory in this city will open the beet sheds Monday September 27 to receive beets. Early sown beets show good percentage and are ready to harvest. Prospects are good for an excellent season's run.
Henry Cook of Emerson lost a barn 80 by 40 feet with 14 tons of hay 125 bushels oats 100 bushels corn and 100 bushels oats plus tools bees and a half acre of bees. Fire discovered at 4 30 by Stanley Cook helped save the house. Insurance on barn and crib was 540 with content at 1875. Loss about twice the insured amount.
Alma millinery shops showcase new fall and winter ladies wear this week. Mrs Gaffney and Mrs Hamphrey opened displays Monday morning, continuing through the week and Saturday night. The Lansing Republican notes millinery as an art, praising elegant fur and feather designs and the blend of large and small shapes.
Deputy sheriff arrested a man named He la at Alma on Thursday and took him to the city jail. He escaped around 5:30 by wrenching a cot rod to remove the door lock. He was seen in town but kept hidden as officers searched for him.
Mrs. A B Scattergood reports the death of Misa Mae Hodgkins in Marquette. Hodgkins, a former popular college student, died from typhoid fever after a three month confinement at the hospital. She visited Alma two years ago.
The report forecasts strong turnout at the college this year with expectations of a record crowd. Officials cite expanding programs, improved facilities, and heightened interest from students and families across multiple regions. Efforts focus on enrollment drives and campus events to sustain momentum.
The Alma College enrollment climbs for the fifteenth year with 182 students and broad geographic reach from Alma to Japan. New staff include Miss Roberts, Miss Robinson, Miss Merriam, and Mr. Churchill. The campus hosts a faculty reception, an opening chapel address by Rev. Harry L. Crane, and a push to award fifty one scholarships based on character and merit.
W H Lone a Alma College graduate and longtime local friend has accepted a pastorate at the First Presbyterian church in Mt Pleasant. A reception for Mr and Mrs Lone in the church parlors last week drew broad church and community support, with Prof John Kelly, Ralph Doughty, and others in attendance. The cordial event featured refreshments and a warm, friendly sendoff.
Dr J N Day had a call near Roscommon County and spent two and a half hours on Houghton Lake fishing with a friend. They landed 28 bass and walleyes weighing 24 pounds total, with a 12 pound fish among the catches, photographed by EB Horn on the doctor’s lawn.
A new Michigan law exempts bonds issued by counties townships cities villages and school districts from all taxes starting September 1. Another law caps municipal indebtedness at 10 percent of assessed valuation covering water grit and gas services.
The Record highlights Alma local happenings on pages three four and eight with Riverdale Sumner West Ferris North Arcade and St Louis correspondence from Gratiot county points scattered through the paper. Chas Rhodes displays a concerned electric fountain pen device drawing street attention for days.
W A Barlke, Alma Board of Trade president, spent a week in the east studying a proposal to bring a large manufacturing plant to Alma. He will present findings at the citizens meeting Thursday evening at the opera house, inviting all interested in Alma's growth. His trip aimed to evaluate potential local benefits.
Fragmentary report notes President Taft’s summer retreat at a seaside cottage, with mentions of a sunlit vantage and a Sunday visit on the seventh, spent near Manchester by the Sea with De J, Hy Tathcashire, and family, along with Dr Lan gate and a local sea trip.
A two act musical comedy drama The Girl From U A features intrigue and crime with love and revenge. Racy comedy and action keep morbid elements in check and the denouncement ends with happiness for the wronged. An excellent company of trained singers dancers performs at the opera house Sunday evening September 24 with a shapely costumed chorus.
Attorneys for Pere Marquette and Ann Arbor railroads attended in court as two porters James Hill of Toledo and W Dobbs of Detroit arrested for selling liquor on trains passing through Livingston County were arraigned. Hill’s hearing set for September 8 and Dobbs for September 2. Railroads posted bail for the defendants and Paul Decker of Elsie visits Alvan this week.
Census bulletin highlights 41.6 percent Protestant and 34.7 percent Roman Catholic membership nationwide. About 33,000,000 members, $1.25 billion invested in churches, daily growth of new churches, Catholics slightly outnumber Protestant males, and Catholics account for a majority in sixteen denominations.
Freshmen and upperclassmen across Alma prepare for a busy college year as enrollments favor the women. The first weeks feature receptions at the Y M C A and noval hall with a lively mix of new students and returning players. Coach Carrithers returns amid optimism for athletic success as twenty four men respond to the first drill. The upcoming schedule includes M A C, Michigan Freshmen, Ypsilanti, Mt. Pleasant, and Oliver. The year ends with a traditional night shirt parade and a welcoming reception for new students and staff.
The Alm plant of the Midwan Sugar Co will begin receiving beets at its factory on Monday September 27. Michigan Sugar Co.
The death of Mrs L A Sharp, a noted musician and Baptist church member in Alma, following typhoid fever in June 1905, is announced. Born Emma Whyland in Troy NY on August 10 1856 she lived in Rochester and Alma. Survived by her husband Gr A Sharp three children and her mother. Funeral at State Street home followed by Riverside Cemetery burial. Music included selections by a quartet.
The annual Methodist Episcopal Church of Michigan conference meets in Grand Rapids. Opening session at Second M.E. Church on Turner Street with Bishop Moore of Cincinnati conducting communion. 400 to 500 ministers attend from across Michigan as the gathering runs through Monday morning September 27, with local churches providing lodging and breakfast for delegates.
Forty eight pupils are enrolled with three living outside the district as every grade from the first to the electh inclusive is begun at their work. Teacher Mr Benjamin Walker of Alma notes steady progress and a smooth start to the term.
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