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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
3
Vestaburg and vicinity readers are invited to obtain estimates from our Job Printing department, noted for first class material and thorough equipment. Prompt service and quality workmanship are assured for all printing needs.
Slam Smith of St. Louis spent Sunday in Vestaburg. Hell Hamlin of Alma visited William Mallory. Fifer and Sherwood home from Carson City. Various locals noted, a severe Friday thunderstorm struck the area, destroying J. W. Robinson’s barn and striking a tree at Mrs. Walker’s. Community members attended Chautauqua in Alma and local events in Barryton and Rock Lake with multiple visits to Alma.
Seville Center reports a pair of runaway calves evaded fences Friday and Saturday, prompting near noon pursuit. Local social notes mention visits, gatherings, and Chautauqua events in Alma and Seville Center, with Hafer's Grocery advertising specials and residents attending a mixed schedule of church services and social calls.
Forest Hill residents report O L Pembroke of Alma visiting Dan Pierce north of town. A barn on E A Doane farm used by Frank Knoop burned Saturday night amid a severe storm. Lightning damaged Mrs Phil Dorland's house south of town. A group attended Mrs Fracy Deaue’s funeral in St Louis. C E Vandemark and son Lester visit Ohio. M L Pembroke’s mother staying with them. Chautauqua attendance noted. Rev Ely Raycraft of Detroit preached at the Christian church.
The column records numerous social visits and casual travels among residents of Alma, Cedar Corners, Vestaburg, and nearby towns. Names include Nelson Long, Mrs Jess Sabin, Jay Sinkey, Fae Throop, Lloyd Sabin, Mose Scott, C Watts Throop, and George Dongi Me among others. Activities span visits to relatives, attending chautauqua, neighborhood picnics at Bass Lake, and trips to Alma, Saginaw, and Jackson.
Advertised letters list from Alma Michigan for the week ending August 11 191s. Includes names and delivery status details as published in the local notices.
Doan's Kidney Pills gain long standing backing from numerous readers who report relief from back pain headaches and dizziness after using the remedy. Mrs Joseph F Sartors of Alma Michigan recounts relief two years ago and says the pills keep her kidneys in good shape, acting as a tonic. Sold by Rhodes Drug Store and all dealers at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Ernest Phelps of Saginaw visited his aunt Mrs L D Allen over Sun. Cornelia Bradford returned from Lansing Friday. A number from here contemplating buying an auto soon. Barney Swope improved his residence with a large porch. Mrs Charles Bradford visiting sister in Detroit. Mrs Orlie Clark visited sister near St Louis last week. Mrs Daniel Blauvelt under doctor's care. Mrs A Johnstone in Saginaw Friday. Rev and Mrs B J Youngs in St Louis and Alma Monday. C E Bonesteel in Detroit visiting son Alva. Mrs Newell Bradford in Saginaw Friday. Mrs E L Street in Saginaw and Reece Tue and Wed. Jay Ellsworth and George Cooper in Alma Thursday night. Mrs Stella Phelps visited sister Bonesteel over Mr and Mrs A Johnstone and Miss Lulu Blackman in Crystal Thursday. Mrs Ed Allen and Mrs D N Wilson in Alma Friday night. Eva White on sick list. Pere Marquette crew installing water plant. Mr and Mrs S Owen and son Floren of Saginaw visited Dr and Mrs Street last Monday. Ball game at Ithaca Merrill vs Ithaca. Edwin Reid of Ypsilanti visiting friends. Mr and Mrs Harry Brennan welcome baby boy born Aug 10. Miss Dorothy Pierce of Bay City visited aunt Mrs Sarah Foland. Mr Baird's barn struck by lightning and burned Saturday night. W C Folkert in Ithaca Friday. During the storm, E Pruden's barn struck by lightning and burned. Margaret Smith visiting cousins Jay and Jesse Elftsworth, returned to LeRoy Monday.
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