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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1903

Page

6

Common law marriage hearing and estate actions

Testimony was taken on a contested common law marriage for widow Alphouse Davis. Attorneys A H Tose and Sear Moofort McCall Bros represented estates and widow. Adjourned to October 9 for administrator petition Marcus Pollasky. Administratrix Calvi n C Krider named. First day hearing claims in estate of Mr Louw and last day for Celestia Stout enburg claims.

Alphouse Davis A. H. Tose Evart Sear Calvin C. Krider Mr. Louw Celestia Stoutenburg

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

A list of marriage licenses appears with multiple entries including Chas M Huggett Rosa O Ulver Arca Herbert Shaull North Star Florence Smith Milton Willis Mohel Turner Fred Kennett Ohio Haze Sintit Emerson oun bauncey W Gephart Fremont Neilie W Mooney Hamilton with ages and locations shown for each couple.

Chas. M. Huggett Rosa O. Ulver Arca Herbert Shaull North Star Florence Smith Same Milton Willis Mohel Turner Fred Kennett Ohio Haze Sintit Emerson Oun Bauncey W. Gephart Fremont Neilie W. Mooney Hamilton

Real Estate Transfers and Property Listings Amid City Moves

A scattered notice of real estate transfers lists FW Brown to HI and various parcels in Washington and Ithaca, with multiple names such as Chris Sarter, Bill, and Palmer added to different properties. The fragmentary item mentions addresses in Pine River and Lafayette, with several two party or joint transfers and notes on deeds.

FW Brown Washington M. Meichard Ithaca Chris Sarter Bill Lbarding Aneel Palmer Nelson Hoover Ole Samper St. Louis Mary Levan Frye Mita Nan Lafayette Nery Wowllward Daerrane

Turks Reported Killed in Feorin Engagement Near Melnik

Fugitives arriving at Hija from Hyonmal report a major clash at Feorin near Melnik. They claim 800 Turkish casualties, including two colonials, with many villages seized by insurgents and fires burning. Reports also mention 100 Turks killed by dynamite during a carnet battle in Kreena defile.

Constantinople Hija Hyonmal Feorin Melnik Salonfes

Remedy Saves Life Says Hancock Man After Illness

BOL, Dyer, and a well known cooper in Hancock MA credit Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving a man’s life after a month of bilious dysentery that resisted other treatments. Bivens and Roades advertise the remedy.

Chamberlain Bol Dyer Cooper Thie Town B. T. Lytle Merchant Hancock, MA Bivens & Roades

Clergue Eyes Lake Superior Properties After Trip

In Sault Ste Marie on September 23 Frances H Clergue and English capitalists A H Harvey A Wilson and T Tulloch left after inspecting Consolidated Lake Superior properties. Clergue plans to return via New York and has pursued options on Sudbury nickel assets while exploring Ferro nickel and copper nickel works. He seeks English investment and has offered $6000 a year to the Consolidated chief metallurgist.

Clergue Moe Lake Superior Sout Ste Marie Mich Frances H. Clerge A. H. Harvey A. Wilson T. Tulloch London England Soa New York Clergue Soo Sudbury Gertrude Consolidated Lake Superior Company Bir Services

Roosevelt Freed of Admonition by Chicago Labor Letter

Chicago leaders issue a 9000 word critique of Roosevelt over open shop stance. The letter cites the Miller case and was read to delegates, drawing applause, while Roosevelt in Oyster Bay signals no response to hostile resolutions. He plans to ignore the proceedings as beneath the presidency.

Chicago Roosevelt Chicago Federation of Labor Miller Oyster Bay Dent Washington DD. C Prant Dent Mousevelt Washington Central Labor Union

Soda Fountain Explosion Injures Operator at Goguae Lake Pavilion

A soda fountain exploded at Goguae lake pavilion in Battle Creek causing a large floor hole. Operator Balthedy was badly injured by flying debris and carried to a nearby clinic for treatment after the blast on September 22.

Battle Creek Midh Goguae Lake Pavilion

Downfall of a Lake Superior firm exposed by lenders

The Consolidated Lake Superior directors after a two day meeting concede failure to salvage the company. Speyer & Co holds collateral for a 5,050,000 loan and will foreclose by auction. Vice-President Sanborn says no feasible plan exists and the banking house can sell stock and bonds of operating companies at will. Tweed of Speyer signals likely foreclosure with reimbursement kept in view.

New York Consolidated Lake Superior Company Speyer & Co Fem Consolidated Lake Superior United States Sanborn Charles H Tweed Speyer Lake Superior Tweed

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Ezra Decker for Back and Kidney Trouble

Ezra Decker of King Corner Center and Lincoln streets describes a history of back and kidney pain since Civil War injury. After trying many remedies, he used Dean's Kidney Pills from Riving & Rhodes and found lasting relief, praising the product and ointment for skin itchiness and urging others to buy Dean's. Buffalo distributor is Dicente Poster-Miblin Co, sole US agents.

Down's Alma Ezra Decker King Corner Center Lincoln Streets Dean Riving & Rhodes Vale Price Dicente Poster-Miblin Co Buffalo United States

Headless tragedy on Muskegon bridge car ride

Grand Rapids on September 21 two National Guard soldiers from company BH Second Regiment Michi gan National Guard were riding on a Muskegon InterCity Line car returning from rifle practice in Berlin when John Delater was thrown under the wheels. His head was severed as the carriage dragged him nearly 100 feet and John Manni was fatally injured with a compound knee fracture and severe leg lacerations. The crash was caused by Delater’s feet catching in the bridge ironwork.

Grand Rapides Delater Wi Manni Mann Itis Delatera

Italian Riot on New York Electric Line Kills One

In Cooperstown, Sept 22 a riot by Italian laborers on the Oneonta Cooperstown Richfield Springs trolley line left one Italian dead and General Manager Tilton wounded. Deputies and workers fired back as rioters attacked with stones and pistols after Italians, housed below the Hartwick powerhouse, blocked the track over unpaid wages. Seven rioters were arrested.

New York Cooperstown N.Y Oneonta Richfield Springs Troley Road Tilton Abanties Hartwick

Younger Alleged an Embezzler in Midwest Show

Sept 22. Cole Younger faces a $6000 embezzlement charge by a Midwest show management. Frank James and Younger, paroled from Minnesota penitentiary life sentence, had sued for damages after alleging the proprietor failed to equip the troupe as per contract.

Younger Novain Cole Younger Frank James Minnesota Pententiary James

Manistique man drowns after jail release near bridge

In Manistique Michigan on September 22, Martin, a woodman jailed for drunkenness, was released Monday and headed for a bridge over the river. He jumped from the crossing into the stream below and drowned, reportedly believing someone was pursuing him.

Manistique, Mich Will Jam Martin Woodsmman

New Corporate Filings Reported Across Michigan Last Week

A list of corporations filing articles with the secretary of state over the past week includes Paul Krause Clothing of Saginaw with 10 dollars, Oak land Manufacturing in Pontiac with 10 000, Hoffman Grain Door Co in Battle Creek with 150 000, West Michigan Chemical Co in Grand Rapids with 4 000, George S. Smith Nature Co in Grand Rapids with 25 000, Chamberlain Hyder Manufacturing Co in Hudson with 35 000, Kilne Norris Co in Hillsdale with 40 000, Milwaukee Elevator Co in Grand Rapids and China with 60 000, Detroit Slipper and Shoe Co in Detroit with 5 000, Gordon Vinegar Co in Pontiac with 16 000, Drummond Island Lumber Co in Saginaw with 25 000, Whizel Mineral Water Co in Saginaw with 6 000, W Millard Palmer Co in Grand Rapids with 80 000, Petoskey Lumber Co in Petoskey with 39 000, Shanahan Elevator Co in Lambs with 8 000, Detroit School of Lettering in Detroit with 5 000, United States Horse Ratchet Co in Saginaw with 10 000, Lincoln Milling Co Ltd in Lincoln with 6 000, St Clair Erie Carp Co in Detroit with 3 000, Rogers Sinclair Co Ltd in Homer with 3 000, King Talset Co Ltd in Kalamazoo with 10 000, plus non capitalized entities First Church of Christ Scientist in Oxford, Evangelical Lutheran St Johns Congregational Church in Dundes.

Lansinx Mieh Paul Krause Clothing Saginaw Oakland Manufacturing Pontiac Hoffman Grain Door Co Battle Creek West Michigan Chemical Co Grand Rayide George S. Smith Piature Co Grand Rapids Chamberlain- Hyder Manufacturing Co Hudson Kilne Norris Co Hilledate Milwaukee Elevator Co China Detroit Slipper & Shoe Co Detroit Gordon Vinegar Co Ponting Drummond Island Lumber Co Whizel Mineral Water Co W. Millard Palmer Co Grand Ravida Petoskey Lumber Co Petoskey Shanahan Wevator Co Lambs Detroit School of Lettering United States Horse Radteh Co Lincoln Milling Co., Ltd Lincoln St Clair Erie Carp King Talslet Co. Ltd Kalamazon First Church of Christ Scientist Oxford Evangelical Lutheran St Johns Congregational Church Dundes

The Pleasure of Eating Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad

An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and dyspepsia claiming it digests food, sweetens the stomach, aids gland and membrane digestion, and ensures nutrients are absorbed by blood and tissues. Sold by Charles Rhodes.

Charles Rhodes

Fatal Crossing Crash Near Bilesfeld Michigan

Nelros Day a 60 year old farmer from a mile north of Bilesfeld drove to town Saturday night with Mrs Fred Swingham a 70 year old neighbor. At the David Carpenter crossing of the Lake Shore railroad their car failed to see an approaching footman. The rear tire was crushed. Mrs Swingham was killed instantly. Day suffered a broken shoulder and internal injuries feared.

Bilesfeld Mich Nelros Fred Swingham Neightor West Bilsefeld David Carpenter Lakeshore Swingham Mer Companion Itte Wae

Distress After Eating Cured By Kodol Dyspepsia Care

Distress after meals afflicted judge W. T. Holland of Greensburg Louisiana. He suffered indigestion with hours of distress and restless nights. After using Kodol Dyspepsia Care his condition improved, sleep became refreshing, and he reported a complete cure. Sold by Charles Rhodes.

W. T. Holland Greensburg Charles Rhodes

Voyage-Texas steamship makes 13000 mile Pacific to Delaware Breakwater

Long voyage for the steamship Texas exits for Tacoma and Delaware Breakwater direct, a record longest trip without stops. Captain Morrison hopes to complete it in eighty days. Also notes Hammond Ironworks fire in Warren Pennsylvania causing $75000 loss and 200 workers displaced. Castle sale in Ireland to Duke of Manchester for $915000, estate 11000 acres at Connemara. A 14-year-old starved to death in Mentootter Alabama after starvation. A three-year-old girl survives a track accident near Hoff's Spur, Wisconsin. An earthquake rattles Olney Illinois on Sept 22. Large crowd greets Niles Michigan with six thousand Indiana visitors via interurban line. Public cough syrup rebate notice signed Suankar MeLWOLLAND et al.

Texas Tacoma Wash Delaware Morrison Iron Works Hammond Ironworks Warren Duke of Manchester Helena Eugene Zimmerman Cincinnari Tee

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