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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
6
Edmore won a tight 1 0 decision over Riverdale in a baseball clash held Sunday at Riverdale. Attendees report a hard fought contest with late-inning defense and key hits validating the visitors' win. The game showcased local players and notable drive from both teams amid a spirited crowd.
Last Thursday afternoon Chas Walker the focal liveryman at Riverdale and Mr Fhinders, agent for a cream company, traveling from Sumner, met a large wagon about three miles south of Elm Hall. Walker signaled to stop but the driver hurried. The horses shied and wheeled, risking the front wheels.
Francis H. Dodds, a candidate, was interviewed about Riverdale where a new rural route is clearly needed. He stated if elected he would assist in obtaining a new route and emphasized he is not soliciting votes with pre election profit.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Beson receive congratulations on the arrival of a baby boy at their home. Misses Audrey Lawman and Carrie Reed return to work at the telephone exchange after a week's vacation. Miss Besse Tofft will teach at Breckridge for the upcoming year as Breckenridge school opens earlier to end sugar beet harvest. This week’s patients at the sanitarium include E. J. Fitzharris Sagina w, John McNathan Wideman, Allan Daniels Newark, Mrs Phelps Carson City, Mrs Gertrude Campe Grand Rapids, Mrs C Army Vickeryville, Martha McFall Sumner, and Geo. Davis Pleasant Valley.
Elwell stands at the heart of a bustling egg trade as production and sales hint at seasonal peaks. The market shows eight months each year with standout egg sales, reflecting a lively local economy and the central role of Elwell in poultry farming.
Ferris area news covers visits by CW Sherman and son Willie and Chas Jolley in Carson City. Alma Saturday Essie Stearns ill last week. Rainy days welcomed by farmers. Flags of Ferris attend Rock Lake school rally. Mrs Gutt visiting Clarkville, Mrs Brink returns to Scranton. Gleaner picnic at Crystal Thermay attended by many. Mail carrier Will Rings on vacation with substitute Albert Morton. District No 1 yard improvements. district No 2 needs improv. Sumner dance draws nine. Lenhart busy stump work. Local visits from John Gongwer and Ed Davenport. Abbott campaigns for county clerk touring area.
The Rices Sunday school will host an ice cream social at the school house Friday evening to boost attendance. Local families attend church events as Mr and Mrs Sherman and son Willie visited Frankfort on a Sunday school excursion. Grange rally slated for Wednesday in town.
Ferris Center column lists multiple local residents visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns. Names include Mrs Fred Keller, Mrs Brink and daughter, Mrs Fred Chapman, Hugh Harvey and wife, Bert Mabie and wife, Mrs FL Gott, Edna, Clara Lake area visitors, Miss Houseman visiting Miss Kate O’Brien, Mrs Geo Setchfield, Clyde Copp, Chas Gorsiuch and family, E J Hydorn and Naomi Thompson on a fishing trip, Lena Petit, D Minser and wife, Mrs Gongwer, Otis Eggleston, and Mrs Ellen Dyer with Bushnell visits.
Mrs Odessa Schrapich guests of aunt Mrs Will Godfrey on Tuesday. Fred Clarke hosted Mina Woodman of North Star. Five spent Thursday with Roy Keefer. ice cream and cake served. Uncle John Nevens visited grandson Will Godfrey last week. Horace Fox of Adrian visited Will Rublevan recently. Families Wood Kuhlman A Miller Keefer CE Smith Me Hubble listed as residents. Mina Woodman’s sister Mrs Mae Clark returned home. Mrs WW Portis Ima and Miss Staite Mawes Et Mall called on Mrs HC Clark Sunday. George Titts Alena and wife visited at home of R Wed Alvin Miller and wife called on Mr Mrs Chas Mangivs Alyia. Glen Micky and George Brye called on Byrd Clark Sunday. Byron Nevers and wife visited Clarence Clark. WC Clark spent Monday with his loan Rob Clark of Simmer. Vern Rawher and wife rode in new rubber tired ranhheus of late CC Coleman made a business call Clark Tuesday.
Mrs Steele of Seville was a caller. Mrs CF Wright spent last week with her daughter in Beliam. Sullivan is having and have repainted. L C Mille is entertaining company from Ohio. C F Johnson and wife visited near Mt Pleasant over Sunday. is house.
The West Michigan State Fair in Grand Rapids the week of Sept 16 14 will offer a total of 24000 in purses and premiums with 18000 for premiums and 6000 for racing. Legislative funding increases premiums enabling broader awards across cattle, swine, sheep, and other departments. Special prizes from breed associations and new photography classes enhance exhibitor interest and promise stronger statewide participation.
The Michigan Passenger Association sets rail fare into Grand Rapids for the West Michigan State Fair September 14 to 18. One way fare is the base for round trips, with a $1.50 per trip both ways totaling $2.50. Last year mileage rate was three cents per mile with half fare, but this year no fair ticket is required. tickets are bought at the fair gates. Railroads and stations along entering lines promote the event with literature available.
The Ann Arbor railroad will give its 4rd Annual Ohio Excursion on Tuesday, February 26. Watch this paper for rates and times of special trains and begin planning a visit to your old home in the Buckeye State.
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