Local Happenings Note Maples Relocation Plans
John Wright plans moving his family from the Maples to Wright avenue soon. Miss Anna Wheeler’s death prompted calls to Saginaw by Mrs. Udell and Mrs. James Campbell. Miss Etta Stuckey visited her sisters in Cadillac over Sunday. Ann Arbor student Miss Helen Butler stayed in town Saturday with her sister Miss Josephine Butler and hosted Mrs. C. H. Barrett of Morristown on Michigan avenue. Samuel Pizer of Parnell, formerly with M. Bloomrosen, visited friends here. Porch work begins at the Simon Messinger residence on South State street. G. Archie Brown leased the Albert Hudson house on Pine avenue and moved in Tuesday. The W. R. C. Thimble club meets with Mrs. Rule, 710 E Superior Street, Tuesday, April 2, for an all-day pot luck. Mat Lentz of Arcada township owns a new Studebaker carriage purchased in Alma last Tuesday. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Root was buried Sunday afternoon with Elder Mudge officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parker saw Mayor J. M. Montigel featured in the Detroit Evening News. Depot additions and repairs progress with paving hoped by May first. Lawrence Montigel returned from Grand Rapids after attending McLachlan Business College. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Benedict host Mrs. James Mead of Hastings, sister of Chester’s wife, whose home was destroyed in Barry county cyclone. Miss Leontine Messinger returned to Chicago Art Institute after visiting her parents. Wellington Switzer died April 6 at his Highland avenue home after five weeks with pneumonia. he was 45. Funeral Friday afternoon.
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John Wright
Maples
Wright Avenue
Udell
James Campbell
Saginaw
Anna Wheeler
Etta Stuckey
John Daugherty
Roy Barnhart
Cadillac
Helen Butler
Ann Arbor
Josephine Butler
C. H. Barrett
Morristown
Michigan Avenue
Samuel Pizer
Parnell
Mat Lentz
Arcada Township
Studebaker
Alma
M. E. Root
Mudge
The
Christian Church
Frank Parker
Detroit Evening News
J. M. Montigel
Union Depot
Wood
Lawrence Montigel
Grand Rapids
McLachlan Business College
Chester Benedict
James Mead
Hastings
Mead
Barry County
Leontine Messinger
Art Institute
Chicago
Simon Messinger
Wellington Switzer
Highland Avenue
Miller Saw Trimmer Co
Pittsburg
J. T. Ewing
Presbyterian Church of
Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church
Sasinaw
T. C Blaisdell
Clizke
G. B. Potter
Oswald
State Savings Bank
J. A. Baker
Ray
Davenport
Clade
Pearl Decker
John Sullivan
Ralph Wheaton
Lo Campbell
Lake City
W. Thayer
Detroit
Los Angeles
Proncisco
Porthand
Tacoma
Seattle
Middle West
Carleton
Red Slater
Episcopal Church
H. C. Richardson
Ladies’ Guild
A. J. Hall
Edna Kelley
S. V. Rounds
Breckenridge
George Henry
S. J. Gould
Alma Hurd
Aca Whitney
Charles Ward
Milton Berry
Wheeler
Hy Lo Melean
Midland
Thornburgh
Cedar Lake
John Caple
Woodworth Avenue
C. A. Hall
Billings
Mont
Fred Slater
Frank Knowles
Boyne Falls
George Cummings
Joseph Tromley
David Duby
Ward Livingston
FW. Livingston
Krotch Athletic Union
Jax Messrs
George Travis
Bert Travis
Big Rapids
Gustavus Quick
L. B. Taylor
New Hudson
Rames
College Chapel
Michigan
W. B. Barrows
Science Club
Woman's Club
JL. B. Wickersham
Colonial Opera House
Allen Reed
Mitchell
Crandall & Sears
Frieday
Crandall
Misa Vera Wilkinson
Lilian Hildreth
St. Louis
Hildreth
Kin
Local Happenings and Social Notes in Alma
Mrs John Schick remains ill as revival meetings proceed at the M E church. Detroit visitor J Major Lemon and Ithaca visitor Frank Convis stop in Alma while Mrs David Duby visits Merrill. Garners, church events, and social calls fill the week along with post office packages and Miller Saw Trimmer Co transfers to Pittsburg. Event highlights include a jewelry stock move to Oswald building, a large prize party at the Baker home, and choir activities at the Episcopal church with the Ladies Guild hosting contests and refreshments.
Cyclone Insurance Offered by John T. Sciwart
Local note: cyclone insurance is available to residents, with John T. Sciwart as the contact. Prompt applications suggested.
Alma and Nearby Residents Attend Various Events
Local residents in Alma and nearby towns were seen in a busy week of visits, moving plans, and social events. Notables include Mrs. S V Rounds of Breck enridge, Alma visitors Mrs S J Gould and Mrs Milton Berry, and Charles Ward from Detroit visiting friends. The Woman's club set an April 21 meeting at 304 Woodworth avenue with Mrs John Caple. A college lecture on Michigan Birds by Prof W B Barrows drew a well attended crowd. Miss Vera Wilkinson won first in declamation at the Sub-District contest. Miss Lilian Hildreth placed in oratory but delivery hindered by illness. Miss Anna Wheeler, long ill, died at Saginaw Woman's Hospital, leaving her father John C Wheeler and brother Willard.
Wood for Sale Within City Limits at $1.75 Cord
Advertises wood for sale with delivery within the city limits at 1.75 dollars per cord. Mentions inspection of wood at 215 West Superior Street and references cyclone insurance from John T. Swigart. Also notes clothing available before buying and signs off by W. Swisher.
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West Superior Street
John T. Swigart
W. Swisher
Acknowledgement of Relief Fund Gift to Hamilton Flood Effort
Reverend Mason of Alma Michigan forwards 45.48 to Hamilton Ohio flood relief. A committee member thanks him for loyal support as the city faces losses estimated at 5 to 10 million dollars and 400 people, with confidence the city will recover. An official receipt will follow.
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Presbyterian Church
Mason
Hamton
Ohio
Hamilton
Wm. Mason
Alma
Mich
Mas
Sam
Dust Proof Display Window In Storefront Upgrade
Steve Bennett has updated his shop with dust proof display windows by Frank Barnes. The displays are dust tight and illuminated with 128 candle power electric lights to reduce glare, keeping confections clean, fly-free, and sanitary for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Bennett
Card of Thanks for Fire Recovery Help
Nancy Zink and Roston Zink extend gratitude to those who offered kindness after their home was destroyed by fire. They express sincere thanks for the help and support received during the misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Zink
Roston Zink
Circuit Court Jurors Drawn for Coming Term
A list of prospective jurors for the upcoming circuit court term includes William Alexander Bethany George Bradford Wheeler A C Church New Haven George E Curtis Ath Ward St Louis M A Emery Hamilton Perry Fiegle Hamilton Albert Follette Elba Gilbert Greenhough 4th Ward Alma Jessie Guthrie Emerson Elmer Howe North Shade Harry Hill Sumner William Hill Washington H E Histed 2nd Ward St Louis Elsworth Holmes Fulton Glen Kane 3rd Ward St Louis H A Linman Elba Willis Mayle Lafayette Frank McLean Bethany Oscar Parker 2rd Ward Alma Vincent Roberts Arcada E Stacey Emerson Albert Stoll Ithaca FE B Soule 1st Ward Alma John Smith 3rd Ward Alma Wim Steadman North Star Geo Tofft Seville Chas H Wood Newark Henry Yeasting 1st Ward St EOS
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William Alexander
Bethany
George Bradford
Wheeler
A. C. Church
New Haven
George E. Curtis
Ath Ward
St. Louis
Elsworth Holmes
Fulton
Glen Kane
H. A. Linman
Elba
Willis Mayle
Lafayette
Frank McLean
Oscar Parker
Alma
Vincent Roberts
Arcada
E. Stacey
Emerson
Albert Stoll
Ithaca
B. Soule
John Smith
Wim
Steadman
North Star
Geo
Tofft
Seville
Chas, H. Wood
Newark
Henry Yeasting
1St Ward
Eos
Alma resident testifies to Dean's Kidney Pills efficacy
Mrs Ziegenfuss of Alma Michigan attests that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her kidney backache and dizziness after use at Rhodes Drug Store. She reports long lasting relief over three years and urges other kidney sufferers to try the product sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Also mentions cycl ine insurance offered by John T Swigart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Ziegenfuss
Woodworth Ave
Mich
Dean
Rhodes’ Drug Store
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Stuckey
Naldrett
Alma Vaudette
Alma College
School Children Inc
Logal Happning
G B. Portehr, Ea
Optometrist
Potoffios
E. Superior St
John Schick
Cyclone Insurance
John T. Sciwart
J. P. Losey
Jeweler
Woman's Hospital
Miss Wheeler
Osman
Fisher
Grassmere
John C. Wheeler
Willard
Circuit Court
California
G. B. Hicok @ Son
Ladies Oxfordsand
Good Shoe
C.H. Smith Bakery
L. N. Baker's
Brewer's Market
Stone
Cook
Union
Jothum Allen
Joseph Drew
Holland Ave
Belding Bros. & Co
Belding, Mich
Boller Mills
Miss Williams
Edd Garner
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