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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
7
A historical notice describes DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pill as prompt and thorough, claimed to strengthen weakened kidneys and alleviate bladder inflammation, sold by Chae Rhodes.
LeRaysville New York resident C.8 Woolever writes of a twenty year health sentence ended by Jackson Arrica Salve claiming it cured his bleeding piles and saved him from bore boils burns and wounds.
An admission notice states Alma College Music School for vocal and instrumental, Art School for China, watercolor and oil painting, and Commercial School may be entered anytime. Instruction is individualized. Begin when ready, stop when you see, and pay for what you get if you please. Address Albert P. Cook, Alma, Michigan for full particulars.
New Orleans reports estimated 260 dead and about 1,200 injured after Friday tornadoes swept through Louisiana Mississippi Georgia and Alabama. Thousands homeless. about 2,500 acres ruined with plantations and farms also damaged. Observers note three separate storm currents traced by wreckage, one hitting Amite and Purvis.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold their next meeting at the home of Mrs A Roberts on Thursday May 14. Mines Grace Sly and Alice Ter pening of Ithas visited W B Hatchings over the weekend. H Statlebarger is adding an extension to his house. Mr and Mrs H Fuller and Mrs Neidhardt and daughter Iris visited Lewin Peacocks of Sumner. J Yerian is taking treatments at Dr McLauglain of Elwell. Archie McFaul hosted Sunday visits from James McFaul and Frank Tanner and Gleason of Alma.
Alvin Miller attended Ed Andrewn wale Toeaday. Miss Lizzie Grover of Alma spent Tuesday night with her sister, Mrs Mell Sharrer. H C Clark met township board at Supervisor Bradford el’s home Friday. Mrs D J Sharrer of Alma visited Wednesday with Mrs Mell Sharrer who was ill but better. David Curvell, formerly of Alma now of Farwell, visited Wednesday and Thursday. Misses Mary and Lucille Bancroft spent weekend at uncle Jasper Nevena’s. Mr Sargent of Alma was a guest of Mr and Mrs Earl Kubli. Chas Grover family were hosted by Fred Clark and wife Sunday. Mrs Frank Keefer, after Brainerd Hospital stay, is doing well. doctor says danger over.
West Arcada Mrs L A McConnel spent three weeks with her brother J H Allis and returned to Sagi naw last Thursday for a visit with her son. Mrs G P Blanchard visited the Allis home recently. Mrs Frank Church is reported very low with no recovery prospects. Ernest Perry of Rondo visited his sister Mrs Will Beverly last week.
Forest Hill brief items report Mrs Austin’s daughter returning to Detroit family happenings in Gow and Mt Pleasant. Elin Leonard of Gow visited Mrs Spore last Sunday while Ray Vandermark’s team escaped an auto incident. Tra Moody Fred Creech sent letters last week. George Katenhus builds a barn as May Moody attends Mt Pleasant Normal event with grandparents. Monroe Raver plans Alma move soon. Cage Wood visited Willie Sutton in St Louis. Harvey Robinsons spent Sunday with friends near Shephard. Commissioner Church notes good road work.
Neal Parkinson and Lon Post relocate within Ohio towns while Sam Porter of Lorain visits friends in town. Judge Austin Brown returns home after a two week visit. West Pine River Farmers Club plans a May 6 meeting with Mr and Mrs Will Michael. Lona Steele visits friends in Durand and Ann Arbor for a couple weeks.
Beaver Creek reports Mrs Jessie Austin and daughter in law Mr George Austin were visiting relatives and returned to Carland Saturday. Neal Colgan came home from Standleb where he bought a house. Dick Hillinger and wife of Riverdale visited Bert Hagerman Sunday. Sunday school resumed at the Dann shoal house with Mew Tow Howe as superintendent. Miss Cora Cohoon stays with Jowle Colgan during her grandfather’s absence. B Schofield bought a horse and a new buggy. Sidney Gould of Perrington did his some work in the vicinity Saturday. The Ladies Aid met at Grandma Kbalor’s lot.
A group of young people from the neighborhood spent Sunday afternoon on Half Moon Lake, enjoying a breezy boat ride and pleasant weather. The outing reflected a cheerful, carefree day by the water with friends making the most of the weekend.
Charles Ried of Riverdale called on business. Mrs Sherman and family dealt with illness lull. Visitors from Alma and Ithaca reported. Emma Coss returned from Pittsburg and surprised relatives. Local farms updated with new equipment and repairs. community programs, sales, and church events noted. The Riverside Brick and Tile Co prepared to start production with a 35 horsepower engine.
A family bar moved into Matt Lonte's tenant house as Mr L D Ford of Mt Pleasant visited relatives. George Lenty and family settled into their new home. Sunday school held in Wright District. Mrs Jim Basore of St Louis visited relatives. Adame and wife with Corning of Saginaw called last Tuesday. A Beaverton family moved into Dan Wood's tenant house.
Mra James Edwards entertained many girls Saturday for Frances Edwards thirteenth birthday. Guests left pretty gifts and a bountiful dinner was served. Games were played and all had a fine time as Vanderbeck repaired his tenant house. Neighbors visited and families dropped in for Sunday calls and visits.
Bebows Corners residents report visitors and family gatherings. Fred Mattock, Tom Gilbert, and Jomo Gilbert hosted or visited relatives Sunday. A McCall traveled to Tehaca on business and bought stock. Eugeene Caywood hosted St Louis friends. George Dersham and family visited Emerson Center. Wm McCall hosted a dancing party, with others attending.
Sunday visits unfold with Thomas Redman in Breckenridge F Bacon and EM Wagnor call on Ace Biglow Mr Dan Devore and Mrs Clark visit Mrs E Caywood Charles Bebows spends time with father J Bebow Roy Oster calls on parents in St Louis Fred Bebows repair woven wire fences O J Wagner and Jeno Gilbert go fishing report a good catch George Baur and wife visit in St Louis BE Gilbert calls on his father O J Clawson and wife who have been in Ohio return home to address farm interests
The probate docket records multiple hearings: April 20 on administrator appointment for Micajah Douglas estate, April 21 on heirs for Frankils Furrill, April 28 determining Oliver C. Furrill as sole heir, April 28 license to George H. Daniels to sell real estate, conveyance to George E. Beck and Hiroda B. Beck, April 44 appointing Fred McCandlews guardian for Kate Bodine’s minor, April 4 filing for Abram West estate administrator with May 5 hearing set.
Notice warns against extending credit to any person on the account of Isquut Edgar Andrews without a written order. Dated April 15, 1904.
A long listing of real estate transfers and associated names across several townships and wards, including Sanson Ovenden and others, detailing properties in Washington, Bethany, Lafayette, and neighboring areas. Also included is an 1890s health ad promoting Dr. King’s New Life Pills for liver and bowel issues.
Market figures list items including oats rye corn hay straw beans clover and timothy seeds potatoes butter eggs honey hides dressed pork beef live cattle mutton lamb veal poultry and various flours with prices per unit. Historical price table reflects agricultural outputs and staple commodities traded in the period.
District No 1 report for Emer son and Arcada for month ending April 4 1908 shows 40 days taught 8 pupils enrolled 1 tardy case. Average daily attendance 40 plus. Non absent pupils listed: Dale Grover Reba Newcomer Carl Abbot Mary Bancroft Cora Abbot Lucile Bancroft Gladys Apple Esther Whitman Lila Abbot Bert Worden Mable Abbot Paul Cowles Ruth Newcomer Bessie Kellogg Teacher.
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