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Alma Gazette items mix buyers and local notices
Readable snippets announce sales at Brock's and Pettyjohn Co. stores, social visits, travel, and upcoming events in Alma. Mentions Ringling Bros. shows, a balloon ascent, local sports on campus, and requests for neighborhood news. Frequent names include Miss Mary Taylor, Prof. H. E. Butler, J. W. Robinson, Rev. Blanchard, and many area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock's
Mary Taylor
L. H. Hayt
H. E. Butler
Chicago
J. W. Robinson
Vestaburg
C.E Blanchard
Schoolcraft
St. Louis
McClure’s Magazine
Rena Gargett
Richfield
Ohio
W. J. Gargett
A. H. Kipp
Jackson
Francis Hawley
John Spinney
Hannah
Crystal
Alma
E. Pettyjohn & Co
Mary Plum
Florence
Wheelie
Saginaw
Bay City
Theo, Prince
Grand Rapids
Wim, Cooper
Prince
Cooper
Reaves
Bard Clark
St. Johns
M. A. Stevens
Herbert
M. G. Radd
George
Toledo
EP. Caldwell
Drs. GC
Watson
Breckenridge
W. B. Clark
Pension Board
Dora Hicks
Windy City
Pettyjohn & Co
Goandkee
Chas
Pettyjohn
Dewey
Sampson
Jas. Gargett
Ionia
Ringling Bros
J. F. Bentley
Fort Erie
Con
D.D. Whitesell
Bentley
Mich
Central
R. R
Michigan State Agricultural Society
Hawaii
Philippines