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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1909

Page

5

Local Happings and Town Gossip in Alma

Local notes list residents visiting and traveling to nearby towns including Mt. Pleasant Flint Riverdale and Alma. People mentioned include Mrs C L Convis Frank Hurst T F Timby Ben Button Rev Fred Luke Floy Kagan L M Baker Mulvey Lina King Harry Vought W 3 Wright J M Wolfe Dr Walker Hugh Hall and A J Hall with various social and travel updates. A consignment of Italian olive oil is noted and dining room help is advertised at Wright House.

T. F. Timby Mt. Pleasant Ben Button Fred Luke St. Louis Floy Kagan L. M. Baker Flint B.C. Clapp Elm Hall Bart Miller Lina King Riverdale Alma Wright House Harry Vought Italy Lachini Bros Wright Sagina William Hoffman Eicher Prospect Street O. ©. Field Shepherd H. FP. Davidson Port Huron Frank Carpenter John Carpenter

Alma Notes and Advertisements Carnival of Nations

Local notices from Alma detail visits, visits, sales, specials, and events. Mentions Miss Jessie Flory in Ann Arbor, visits by Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Florence and Francis Seifert, and many civic activities. Includes theater, business ads, school opening, dog laws, and community announcements around August events.

Lachini Bros Jessie Flory Ann Arbor T. J. Clark Hollis St. Johns Florence Francis Seifert Eila Bittner

Automobile Parade Attracts Large Downtown Crowd

The Carnival of Nations at city park last Thursday evening by the ladies of St Johns church drew a social and financial success. The parade featured autos with national representatives from Spain Belgium Denmark England and more followed by an Irish cart and a crowd that moved to the park for booths and a Knights of Pythias concert. Net receipts were $71.00 as the event showcased elaborate decorations and national costumes.

St. Johns W. T. Naldrett Beverly Mass Alma Vought Columbia Emma Bwigart Marthe Tinker United States George Moore Mescimes Kelly Moore Hood Hooper Kelly F. Pollasky Spain Belgium Denmark G. 8. Ward Greece England John Fatty Far of Africa Sunny South Charles Harlock George Bildson Queen Victoria Palfrey Ray Swigart Robert Barns Scotland WW. F. Youngs Holland Switzerland Old Ireland Knights of Pythias

City Marshall Warns on Speed and Lights Enforcement

Motor Vehicle Owners are reminded that the ordinance on speed and the state law on displaying both lights and numbers will be rigidly enforced. Violations will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Run within the speed limit and equip your machine with lights and number. Signed by O. L. Convis, City Marshall.

O. L. Convis City Marshall

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