Local Notes from Alma Area Social Scene
Miss Almer Vought visits her parents in Williamston while Marian Spinney spends spring break with her family in Sebewaing. Arcada Cafe hosts meals, and a Frances Willard union meeting is set for Saturday afternoon. المزيد of community updates include births, travels, and floods affecting Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almer Vought
Williamston
DeWitt
Vought
Marian Spinney
Sebewaing
John Spinney
Arcada
Frances Willard Union
Alma Heights
O. R. Connors
Kenton
Mich
A.C. Martin
Stanton
Ashley
Breckenridge
Elwell Elevator
Soc
Vague Local Notices Share Brief Updates
A collection of short items reports varied local notes including a gas franchise vote mention MIna Montigel visiting relatives in McBain Dallas Brock taking a job at the P M R R freight office Merrill Stanley visiting Cadillac relatives L L Conn an Owosso visitor Bert Eckert installing a new awning at his meat market E A Holmes leaving for Pittsburgh noted in passing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Montigel
McBain
Dallas Brock
Merrill Stanley
Cadillac
L. L. Conn
Owosso
Bert Eckert
Cyclone Hits Barry County Demolishes Homes
A cyclone moved through Barry county about three miles south of Nastings on March 36 43, flattening several homes. Mr George Benedict and Mrs James Mead were among those affected, with heavy property damage reported along the storm’s path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry County
Nastings
George Benedict
James Mead
Chester Benedict
Cushing & Benedict
Surprise Your Friends With Dr Kings New Life Pills
Four weeks of regular use stimulates the liver aids digestion removes blood impurities and clears pimples and eruptions. Begin at once buy at C. G. Rhodes' Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
C. G. Rhodes’ Drug Store
John Greig Obituary Details Long Life in Alma Community
John Greig born August 14 1847 in Buckhaven Fifeshire Scotland died March 25 1913 in Alma Michigan at age 65 years 7 months 11 days. He came to America with his parents at age three settling in Detroit later moving to Minnesota before statehood. Enlisted in the 1st Minnesota heavy artillery serving until the war's end. Married Ada Lockwood in 1875 father of three daughters. Left Minnesota winters for Alma in 1888. saw Alma grow. Died after heart trouble worsened since October. Survived by wife three daughters Mrs Wallace Smith Mishawaka Ind Mrs J C Howe Grandview Wis and Vida plus three brothers Wm Greig Milford Mich Robert Greig Pine City Minn James Greig Salem Ore. He was a G A R and Masonic lodge member. Funeral held Friday March 28 at M E church Rev W E Doty officiating with Masonic lodge at grave. Out-of-town attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greig
Jean Greig
Buckhaven
Fifeshire
Scotland
America
Detroit
Michigan
Minnesota
Minnesota Heavy Artillery
Ada Lockwood
Alma
Greig
Wallace Smith
Mishwaka
Ind
J. C. Howe
Grandview
Wis
Vida
Wm. Greig
Milford
Mich
Robert Greig
Pine City
Minn
James Greig
Salem
Ore
G. AR
M. E. Church
W. E. Doty
Masonic Lodge
Mishawaka
George Arthur
Perry
Dissolution Notice of Standard Foundry and Manufacturing Co
The partnership of Earl W Young and Joseph Wachalac at Alma Michigan under Standard Foundry and Manufacturing Company dissolves by mutual consent. The business continues under the same name with Joseph Wachalac receiving all money owed and paying all obligations. Dated March 20 1913. Joseph Wachalac Earl W Young 1217 Owen Street Saginaw Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl W. Young
Joseph Wachalac
Alma
Michigan
Standard Foundry and Manufacturing Company
Owen Street
Saginaw, Mich
Education talk at Woman's Club meeting by Dr Randels
Dr George B Randels spoke on Conserving the Natural Resources and Abilities of Children at Miss Sadie Messinger home. The address was praised as interesting practical and valuable by club members. Mrs Ernest Baldwin spent time with her husband in Saginaw. Volney Church headed to Alberta, Canada with his car of goods. his mother plans to travel to join him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Sadie Messinger
George B. Randels
Ernest Baldwin
Saginaw
Volney Church
Alberta
Canada
Church
Bruce
Fred Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. Porter
Optometrist
E. Superior St
Thos. Redman
Clayton
Harold
Will Redman
J. S. Caple
Florida
Toledo
Eli Brown
West Office
Wight
Brown
Slater
Arcada Cafe
F. A. Slater
W. P. French
Lansing
French
Rita Day
Normal College
Ypsilanti
Alma Friends
Houghton Lake
J. N. Day
Francis King
Betta
New York City
Miss King
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
N. B. Waterman
Jack Hamilton Barkman
Jack Barkman
W. Mechanic Street
Mr. Barkman
Bell Telephone Company
A. P. Cook
J. E. Mitchell
Detroit Association of Alma College
Cook
Ann Arbor
Chester E. Walker
Joe Watkins
Dayton
Mr. Watkins
Peru
Indiana
Hoosier State
LOGHS
J. Brown
Laura Brown
Wm Koudson
Wright Avenue
Mary A. Shaw
Clio
W. H. Shepard
Frank Parker
Wellington
S. W. Anderson
F. E. West
Lapeer
B. H. Campbell
Clare
Thomas Perry
Park Avenue
Swift Company
Roy Parks
Presbyterian
W. A. Behlke
State Street
Myron Wood
Newark T Township
E. M. Wood
W. R. C. Thimble Club
Martha Walker
Mill Street
C. L. Wood
W. L. Smith
Pontiac
J. P. Losey
Metamora
James K. Ulrich
Pine River Township
Fred Slater
Carl Washburn
River Avenue
Grout Avenue
Channing Parsons
Orge Parsons
Dan Gillett
Earl Holmes
Y. M
A. C. Elsen
James Osterander
J. E. Ludy
Nelson Foundry
Pine Avenue
Lewis Redman
Buick Automobile Company
Jeannie Fuller
Chesaning
Gus Quick
E. A. Holmes
Pittsburgh
Slater's
Alma State Savings Bank
WM. A. Bahlee
H.C. Moore
Jotham Allen
K. R. Adams
Brewer's Meat Market
Brewer's Market
Gratiot
Sharrar & Moore
F. G. Bennitt
Third Ave
Bell
Alma College
Union Phone
B. F. Cline
Bell Phone
St. Louis
Ithaca
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
S. Saginaw St. Flint
Inter-State Employment Agency
Goldberg Building
Warren and
Woodward Avenues
Elwell
Elwell, Michigan
The
Presbyterian Sunday School
W. H. Mason
Alma Union
E. C. Aiken
Sumner, Mich
Carson City Exchange
521 River Avenue
G H. Carl
J. P. Losey Jeweler
Alma, Mich
California
G. B. Hicok
Stuckey
Snider
VanCamp
Thomas
Fancy Celery
Claud Hicok
DR. Randels
First State Bank
G.S. Ward
L.a.sharp Francis King
P.m.smith Carl H. Washburn
G. Ward Chas
G. Rhodes
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