Lady Maccabees Host Ladies Entertainers in Elwell
The Lady Maccabees of Elwell hosted guests from Summer and Alsma Hives last Saturday, serving dinner to about 30 visitors. Mrs E E Clow, Deputy Great Commander, entertained and a program followed with wishes for autos and fashion. Mrs Jane Waldron, longtime county pioneer and widow, died Sunday night March 22 at age 81 years 2 months 7 days. funeral held in St Louis Baptist church after service at the house. burial followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Waldron
William Wertz
Vestalurg
Waldron
A. We Baker
Riverdale
St. Louis
Baptist Church
Elizabeth J. Waldron
Wm. Wertz
Forest Hill News Local social notes and visits
Forest Hill notes report on ill health of Little Homer Towersey and Rew Noffsinger, upcoming April 15 lecture, travel and visits by Karl and Leon Pembroke of Alma, Metter family from Alma, Mack Wood and Dewey Failing at Ithaca conference, Beatrick family party for Daisy, Bernice and Ward Small from St. Louis visiting uncle William Van derbeek, L B Leonard attending Neva Perrineth wedding in Coe, school week vacation with teachers Brewer Capen visiting McBride Riverdale and Saginaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew. Noffsinger
Mrs. Stanbaugh
Ithaca
Karl and
Leon Pembroke
Alma
Metter
Mack Wood
Dewey
Mrs. Beatrick
Daisy
Vestaburg Dance and MWA Hall Election Night Items
A column aggregates varied Vestaburg community notices from social events to political gatherings. It notes the Vestaburg indoor basketball team forming, local visits by residents from Stanton, Lansing, and Riverdale, and preparations for a church event. Several oblique references to funerals, trips to Alma and St Louis, and a 1914 death mark the dated local society record.
St Louis News Short Items and Local Notices
Miss Ruth Ingersoll has been sick two weeks. Edith Lowry vacationing with parents. Mrs A J Madden visiting Clare relatives. Frank Housel attended Alma masque party. Alma Horse Show drew many St Louis attendees. Rk V Faurot repapered and painted his Main Street barber shop. A triple birthday party honored Mrs Frank Mead J D Rumberger and Robert Hamp. T T and C cub invite Easter Monday party in I O O F hall. grand march at 9 with Tuller's orchestra. Stanley Martin heads to New York to start a new home. admired in St Louis High. Arthur Finch back working in St Louis. Arlo Carnahan guest of Alma friends. George and Robert Green visiting Durand relatives. Otto Roth of Flint visiting Eden Van Leuven. Cook Bros complete Christian church interior remodel. Easter supper at Christian church next week. Baptist ladies hosted a Tuesday supper at Mrs Kirk Hildreth. Two showers for Miss Neva Perrine and William Nesen. one at Nesen’s and one at John Faurot’s. Rev H H Jackson, former St Louis Episcopal minister, dies in Detroit pneumonia death mourned by city. He led K O K A group and was a favored leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nickerson
Stanton
Fred Reader
Bert Bridwell
Alma
Claude Manley
Lansing
Malcom Walker
Riverdale
B. Elliott
Clint Cassett
Blanchard
Edith Vance
Ithaca
Charles Marlin
Lucy Briggs
Matin
William Caris
Audrey
Edmore
Vera Nickerson
Charles Huntley
Huntley
Freeman Evans
Ruth Ingersoll
Edith Lowry
A. J. Madden
Clare
Frank Housel
St. Louis
Rk. V. Faurot
Main Street
Frank Mead
J. D. Rumberger
Robert Hamp
Stanley Martin
New York
Mr. Martin
St. Louis High
Glee Club
Messinger
Arthur Finch
Arlo Carnahan
Alma Friends
George
Robert Green
Durand
Otto Roth
Flint
Eden van Leuven
Cook Bros
Chrisian
Christian Church
Kirk Hildreth
H. H. Jackson
Episcopal Church of
Local Farmers Report Early Plowing and Purchases
West Pine River farmer F Pettit began the first plowing in the neighborhood on Monday. William Adams bought an Iron gray team last week. James Hartman spent the start of the week near Durand on business. Wm Sullivan sold his lambs to buyers from St Louis. Robert Fleming owns a new driving horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Pettit
William Adams
James Hartman
Durand
Wm. Sullivan
St. Louis
Robert Fleming
Surprised Their Wives at Fanatic Club Gathering
Members of the Fanatic Club invited their wives to Mr and Mrs Fred Wright's home for an evening that featured a dance and prize awards for Mrs Wright and Mrs Decatur Coleman. Late they moved to the Hub Cafe for an elaborate supper, ending with the husbands proving they can treat their spouses well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wright
Wright
Decatur Coleman
Hub
Charlevoix Names New Superintendent Harry A Craig
Harry A Craig a graduate of Alma college class of 1900 has accepted the position of superintendent of the public schools of Charlevoix. He previously served as principal of Charlevoix high school for two years and taught at Mt. Pleasant high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Craig
Alma College
Charlevoix
Craig
Mt. Pleasant
Holy Week at St John s Church
St Johns Church announces Holy Week services from April 6 to 9 with daily 9 30 am Holy Communion. Thursday invites all Christians to join in remembrance of Christ s teaching. Evening prayer is at 7 30 pm. Good Friday features a three hours commemoration service starting at noon with optional attendance during the period. J Frank Jackson Rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Jackson
Coroner Inquest Details On John Smith Death
An inquest into the death of John Smith at Washington Ave was held March 26 in the Justice of the Peace office. The jury found acute congestion of the heart lining likely due to excessive drinking, with no poisoning evidence. Participants included Dr Yerington, prosecutor Newel Smith, undertaker A E Branch, and jurors Geo Houseman Chas Spence A E Alward Carl Davidson Henry Davidson and E N Boyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Carl Schultke
Washington Ave
Jas. K. Wright
Ae, Branch
Dr. Yerington
Newel Smith
J. M. Everdeen
A. E. Branch
Geo. Houseman
Chas
Spence A. E Alward
Carl Davidson
Henry Davidson
E. N. Boyles
Shower for Miss Pinney at Miss Smith's home
Miss Teada Pinney was the guest of honor at a kitchen shower hosted by Miss Harriet McGreaham, Miss Grace Kramer, and Miss Olive Smith on West Superior Street last week Wednesday evening. Public school teachers attended, enjoying fancy work and music as Miss Pinney drew numerous kitchen utensils from a symbolic Jack Horner Pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teada Pinney
Harriet McGreaham
Grace Kramer
Olive Smith
Miss Smith
West Superior Street
Miss Pinney
Jack Horner
Ezra Smith Returns from Vacation to Alma Home
Ezra Smith came home last Friday after a two weeks trip through Chattanooga Memphis and Birmingham. He says Alma is the ideal place to make your residence and plans to settle there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
Chattanooga
Memphis
Birmingham
Alma
Change of Ownership in Local Drug Store
Mr Leonard Mitchell sold his drug store business Tuesday to Mr W Alex Brunner of Howard City. Brunner took possession at once and will reside here this week. The store, popularly known as the Sharrar Store, has had Mitchell in charge since last fall, as Edith Platt returned Saturday from Ves parents’ visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Mitchell
W. Alex. Brunner
Howard City
Brunner
Sharrar
Mitchell
Gypsy Rovers Comic Opera at St Johns Church
Coming soon to towns with production dated April 29 and 40. Gyp sy Rover is a three act comic opera featuring Gypsies and Colonial figures in oriental costumes. Presented under the auspices of St Johns Episcopal church with Mrs Chas Ward as Ladies Guild president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns Episcopal Church
Chas
Ward
Ladies Guild
United Brethren Preaches Next Sunday At 10 AM
The United Brethren church announces a sermon next Sunday at 10:00 a.m. The pastor thanks attendees from the last service and invites them to return. Additional services at Davis school house at 3:00 p.m. E. C. Clapp, pastor, 119 Hastings St. Also notes a local business change and staff mention at Arcada Barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren E
Davis Schoolhouse
C. Clapp
Hastings St
Methodist Notes at First Methodist Episcopal Church
Reverend Thomas G K Brownlow leads services at 724 State St Union phone 43 Sunday includes sermon topics Learning How to Walk and A Boy That Went Wrong with Bible School Epworth League and prayer meeting Thursday Temperance talk for children study class Talks 19 Young Methodists. Special music announced. Brownlow attended funeral at Bather Creek and Epworth League cabinet in Lansing. W F M S to meet with Mrs Alfred Smith Friday at 2 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Methodist Episcopal Chn
Thomas G. K. Brownlow
State St. Union
Bible School
Elworth League
Brownlow
Bather Creek
BMS
Ladies’ Aid Society
Overmire
Epworth League
Lansing
Alfred Smith
Ladies' Switches From Your Own Hair Braids
Hair braids and switches made from your own combings. Price $1.30, Mrs. W. T. Switzebh River Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Switze
River Ave
Card of Thanks for Kindness at Loss
Mr and Mrs Theodore Strack thank neighbors and friends for kindness after their loss and for the flowers received in their time of bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Strack
Mi One Tablets Indigestion Relief Ad
An ad-style claim offers Mi One Tablets to end indigestion and stomach distress after meals. It promises quick relief from heart burn dizziness and digestive discomfort and mentions a money-back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Rhodes
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Fred Cornell
Grant Rapids
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Tisiness
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Mary
Som
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J. EB. Skidmore
B. M
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J. EG. Skidmore
Beatrice Creamery
Clant Green
Beatrice
Af Whesler
Win
Curis
Mary Venton
Maldevale
Ark
Mary Maghar
J. Schnepp
Catherine Marlin
M. W. A. Hall
Vestaburg
MW. A. Hall
Dave Manley
Ewart
Franky
Frank Cummings
Cummings
8. Mallory
Nina Murphy
Paul Bridwell
J. T. Bridwell
William Watts
C. C. Sherwood
Eva Beach
Myrt Cummings
St. Lowis
Elizabeth Waldron
ST. Louis News
T. T. and
C. Cub
Tuller's
Orchestra
Grand Rapids
Neva Perrine
William Nesen
Nesen
John Faurot
West Pine River
St. John’s Church
D. W. Robinson
Wooltex
Alma, Mich
Ezra Smith
Edith Platt
Gypsy Rovers
C. W. Blunt
Mr. Bellow
Saginaw
Merrill
Mr. I
Ed. Davis
Methodist Notes
Alma R. P
Bell Telephone
Alex Dora
Masonic Home
D. Allen
Grafton Ave
J. H. Lanshaw
A. Wing
Elm Hall
W. Superior St
Emerson
J. S. Caple
Mich
Valley Ave
D. Frick
Brewer's Meat Market
Drayimg
Smith & Walstow
Tve
Andrew Shaw
H. Montague
C. R. Ring
Union
C. G. Rhodes Druggist
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