Depot Plans and Paving Delayed by Railroad Officials
Letters from Pere Marquette Railroad officials to Alma Mayor J M Montigel dated August 1 and 2 1912 describe plans to remodel the depot including a brick platform and to seek Michigan Railroad Commission approval while delaying pavement expenditure due to office fire and other priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Montigel
J. F. Deimling
J. Blair
Pere Marquette R. R
Detroit
Mich
Alma
Pere Marquette Railroad Company
Michigan Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Frank W. Blatr
Vanre Teute
Alma station grounds praised in traveler letter
A letter from Detroit dated July 1 1912 to W H Shepard Alma notes the station grounds on No 35 beside the pipe fence and roses. Glenn Warner the fuel inspector commends the appearance and asks for a photo for the magazine. The Civic League funds mowing and trimming of nearby parks, while denying any involvement in planting roses and honeysuckles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma A¢Ere
Shepherd
Warner
Civic League
Detroit
W. H. Shepard
Alma de
Kellogg
Mme
Alfred
Alma
Glenn Warner
Mrs Frank Barnes Hosts Friends at 800 Gra tiot Ave
Mrs Frank Barnes entertained at 800 Gra tiot avenue last Friday afternoon. Guests departed late expressing an enjoyable time. Friends of Miss Winnie Griffin report she is suffering from a stroke and hope for her complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barnes
Gratiot Avenue
Winnie Griffin
Alma Triumphs? Pitching Stifles Alma as Ithaca Holds Firm
Bailey and Lan shaw shine for Ithaca in a tight game against Alma. Alma stranded seven hits and failed to capitalize on early baserunning chances, while Barry's stole a first inning bag remained the lone bright moment. Lanshaw's effort behind the plate impressed observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey
Alma
Lanshaw
Ithaca
Barry
Ithaca Beats Alma In Rough State League Ballgame
Ithaca used timely hits and errors to edge Alma 9 to 2 as Jim Allen pitched well. G Barry starred for Alma but the team could not supply consistent offense while Ithaca’s fans from the county seat roared with megaphones. The Whitney Stock Co. to perform in Alma August 12 at the canvas opera house on the depot grounds. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve offered for piles and skin ailments at local druggists.
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Jim Allen
Sieata
Ithaca
G. Barry
Alma
Erwin
Allen
Tee
Bailey Adams Lanshaw G
Maner i
Seree Rowe
Wiseman Waszlett Seaver Ritter
Woller
pAlma
Ithien
The
Whitney Stock Co
Union Depot
Michigan
Colonial Theatre
Lansing
Jon Whitney
Billy Walhorrn
Bucklen
Wheaton & Sons
Rhodes” Drag Store
Grover’s Drag
Rexall
Sunday Excursion to Toledo by Ann Arbor Railroad
Sunday excursion to Toledo promotes a low round trip fare. Special train departs Alma at 6 42 am with six hours in Toledo. Round trip fare is 1 50. Baseball game Toledo versus Milwaukee listed as a related attraction.
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Ann Arbor
Toledo
Alma
Milwaukee
Stomach relief promise offers free trial treatment
Stomach tablets claim to end indigestion and stomach trouble with a free trial offer. Readers are invited to request the treatment and an informational booklet by mail, promising satisfaction and no payment unless cured. The advertisement lists Booth's MiO-Na in Buffalo New York for sending a free trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N.Y
Alma Common Council Confirms 1912 Paving Assessments
In special session the Alma Common Council confirms the 1912 paving assessment roll for Superior and State streets. The city clerk is authorized to endorse the confirmation on the roll. Aldermen vote Yeas from Olmstead Willard Caple Palfrey Cook Kehn Fraef, with no Nays. The following resolution proposes that one half of the total assessments be adopted.
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Common Council
City of
Alma
Yeas
Olmstead
Willard
Caple
Palfrey
Cook
Kehn
Fraef
Superior
City of Alma
Special assessment terms and city council actions report
The document details payment terms for special assessments due July 15, 1915 with half due immediately, six percent interest, options to prepay with no interest for sixty days, and collection via warrant and distress if unpaid. It records council votes approving transfers from the highway fund, purchasing 100 Kitching posts, culvert work by Charles Williams for 197 dollars, concrete bids to Clark Williams and the Merkle Cement & Coal Co, and adjournment.
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Yeas
Olmstead
Willard
Caple
Pulfrey
Cook
Kehn
Freaker
Alderman Cook
Alderman Olmstead
Alderman Caple
Standard Foundry Co
Palfrey
Kel
Fraker
City of
Alma
State Street
Charles Williams
Clarkes Williams
Willar Caple
Kehl
Uker
Naye
George A. Lowrey
Merkle Cement & Coal Co
Isett M. Montigel
Rexall Celery and Iron Tonic Ad Demand
An advertisement extols Rexall Celery and Iron Tonic as a superior nerve and blood tonic with a money back satisfaction guarantee. It claims to rebuild nervous systems, restore appetite, and improve vigor, priced at $1.00 and sold exclusively at Grover's Drug Store, “The Rexall Store.”
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Grover’s
Rexall
Political ad for Gratiot county register of deeds candidate
A historic ad promotes Fred W. Griswold for the Michigan primary. The text includes a lengthy court notice from Gratiot County about a chancery case to quiet the title to land in section 28 township 11 north range 3 west, naming numerous defendants and requiring appearance or publication in Alma Record. Adjacent notes mention guests visiting Mrs. Henry Brewbaker at 500 out this afternoon.
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Ithaca
Kelly S. Sears
Circuit Jute
Fred S. van van Buskirk
William Green
Robert N. Rdardson
Robert A. Riardson
Oliver Richardson
James M. Ropplege
Gratiot
Township
Tange Three West
Michigan
Register of Deeds
Kress
Dunham
O. G. Tuttle
Alma Record
R. E. Hughes
Range Three
Ress & Dunham
Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Travel
E C Crandell returned Wednesday evening from Fremont after a fishing trip. Mrs Sylvia Gaffney left Wednesday for Chicago and Cleveland to buy millinery stock. Mrs Ezra Richardson and daughter Mrs J Kline of Saginaw visited Mr and Mrs H C Richardson over Sunday. George Perry of Central Michigan Produce Co spent Thursday at Clare on business. Rev H N Ronald and Mrs were guests of Mr and Mrs A J Hall earlier. Baker's advertises 39 cent shirtwaists and summer goods. Carl Washburn leaves for Otsego Lake for vacation with Mrs Washburn. Dr and Mrs Maynard Pringle are ten days at Standish fishing. Miss Pearl Hazelton of Saginaw is taking a position with S Messinger Sb replacing Miss Julia Wynne.
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George Perry
Central Michigan Produce Company
Clare
Baker's
Carl Washburn
Otsego Lake
Mrs. Washburn
Maynard Pringle
Standish
Also Mentioned on This Page
TF. Deimling
Compa. Park
Conch. Proceedings
Grover Drug Store
Tts
Fred W. Griswold
State OF Michigan
Circuit Court For
County of Gratiot
Chancery
Fred S. VanBuskirk
Robert N. Richardson
Robert A. Richardson
Henry Brewbaker
China
Majestic
de Luxe
Savoy
Royal Carlsbad
Austrian
Havre Haviland
la France
Haviland
Lucerne
Cushing & Benedict
Caple Hardware Company
Caple Hardware CO
E. C. Crandell
Fremont
Archie Brown
Minnie Patrick
Jessie Tompkin
Sylvia Gaffney
Chicago
Cleveland
Ezra Richardson and
Daugh
Ter
J. Kline
Saginaw
H. C. Richardson
H. N. Ronald
Thornton, Ind
A. J. Hall
Pearl Hazelton
Saginawa E & Position
S. Messinger
Julia Wynne
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