Rainy season aids dur wheat as farmers sow oats
The item notes a good rain needed for dur wheat, with farmers sowing oats in the vicinity. It mentions school starting next Monday after a three week vacation, and local social updates including painting a house, protracted meetings with few converts, and a large turnout for a banjo gathering at Hillsinger's store. Several probate and guardianship actions are listed with dates in 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McLachlin
Hews
Elwell
Robert Fenton
Ranning Phelas Bro
Ladies Union Aid Society aiding Alma needy with garments and aid
A local Ladies Union Aid Society formed after Thanksgiving by Presbyterian Episcopal and Advent churches has weekly meetings at the ladies library. In four months it has made nearly 800 garments and provided groceries medicine wood and more totaling about $25. The society seeks donations of clothing and money to extend aid as destitution in Alma remains higher than resources allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recon
Alina
Ladies Union Aid Society
Presbyterian
Episcopal
Advent
Alma
John
Christ's Brethren
Alma Village Council Meets in Regular Session 1899
Alma Michigan officials convene the common council in regular session on April 2 1899. Present President Montigel Trustees Bagley Tubbs Adams Dunham Absent Trustee Tinker. Minutes of last session read and approved. Petitions include appointing David Rosenbury as water watch. Claims against the village discussed and allowances made for Brow n Rosenbury Weston. Water board reports on extending the water main from interior street along forest to Mechanic street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Mich
Montigel
Bagley
Tubbs
Adams
Dunham
Tinker
Ape Point
David Rosenbury
Weston
Wood
C. F P. Brown
Committee On Claims
A. J. Weston
Board of Water Commissioners
Interior Street
Forest Street
Mechanic Street
Village Council Proceedings Report and Appointments
The village council adopted reports on street cleaning and widening. urged business owners to keep fronts swept weekly and streets clear of dirt. Approvals included claims for HL L. Radtwaad and street lighting with two new lamps. Appointments made for night watch, surveyor, health officer, and water board members with confirmation by ballot. A deputy marshal and other posts were discussed or deferred. Council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Sartor
HL. L. Radtwaad
Lincoln
Center Streets
Mechanic Streets
Adams and Bagley
Night Watch
David Rosenbury
F. Anderson
Steven D. Yerington
Board of Water Commissioners
James A. Sturtz
P.M. Smith
Abn
Yeas
Nays
Bagbbs
Adans
Dunham
Aaistral
Nigh Water
Yoas
Dagley
Tubbs
Adams
Thation Council
M. Montigel
James G. Kinkss
New Style Vinegar Bitters Promoted By Proverb Patter
Proven proverbs tout New Style Vinegar Bitters as a health remedy. Claims mix humor and moral lines to urge readers to buy and try the product. Ads promise cures and wellness for all ages, urging bottles from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulwer
Jay
Ara Drug Company
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W. Kelly
Webbs Drug Store
Wright Hayes
Parker
T. J. Duff
Ontario Veterinary Co
Toronto
Canada
St. Louis
Commercial House Livery Barn
St.Louis
T. G. Duff
Wright House
Neil & Vanard Ale
Superior
Alma Furniture Rooms
I. Loveland
Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agen
T. A. Johnson
Winsurange Companies
Michigan
Alma Insurance Agency
BOME
New York
Underwrhiter
Bartford
Fire Association
Phila
American Agricultural
Watertown
Mick
Pike & Marine
Detroit
Grand Rapins Grand Rapide
York Life
N.Y
North America
Justice of the Peace
Conveyancer
B. W. Ellison
A. Yerington
Riverdale
Gratiot County
Pine River
A. Wradeacy
AMM & Strong
Connecntion
Fameuber Oof Bock Sk Fratolad
Dleming
Moblo
Firebcliss
Connect
American Express
Justice of Peace
Forney
Red Hudson
Leg Shaffer
Home Cibson
R. Coll
Sircon Qar
Sumner Greetings
Jacob Baughman
Samuel Power
Genesee Co
Fred
Frank Stafford
Saginaw
R.A. Barton
Montcalm Co
D. Pickett
Fanny
Rosa Pickett
Hillsinger
J. Lee Porrs
Miriam E
Alice M. Chveh
Christian Beck
James Beck
George W. Boyer
George D. Boyer
Rachel E. Boyer
Nelson Herrick
Hletland
Susamnah Bennett
David Halterman
David Halterman, Deceased, the Claim of 8. M. Post
Cora M. Powell
Minor
George S. Harpham
William and Rosa Broonall
Elizabeth Broonall
E. B. Stacey
Springfield
Mass
Aly Temperance Bitters
Washington St
New Fork
Clubb & Taylor
J. M Mon
Tigel & CO
Oliver Chilled
McCullough & Sutton
Boston
Pt Sale
Eevtion 18
Wid Im. Arcade
T. J. Kress
Uleen
BP Aw
Wiiaut & Horns
Ty Trion
Kemp
Bucklen
Arnica
B.S Webbs
Viltner
Kenny Wate
gUnenio
Brice
Henally
Slicum
Pearl St
Epoch
Hinaceetie
Aitermative
Thales Te Jon
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