Riverdale Notes Highlight Local Moves and Events
Riverdale residents conduct farm visits and house moves while a St. Louis visitor calls on locals. The Moble sale nears closing, a moving picture show entertains Wyeth, and Riverdale’s hotel business booms. Cement walks start, a new confectionery and cigar shop rises, and a ten day Moble Co sale draws crowds. A ball game, runaway horse incident, and school piano committee events add village activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth Opera House
Riverdale
Riverdale Tigers
Ollie Jacques
Alabama
John Adams
Dobn G. Young
F. H. Rowland
Methodist Church
Charles Going
John Waldron
Beiknay
Ciear
R. E Moble & Co
Kt. E. Moble
Archie Bradle
Shepherd
Elm Hall Bunch
Losey
Zinn
Mra Zins
Con Sines
Messrs
W. P. Cash
H. A. Lyon
Reynard Schnepp
Messrs. Burr
Alma
Sage
Mt. Pleasant
Thompson
Greenville
Taylor
Elwell
Sumner social notes bring many visitors to town
Mrs Ruby Gee and Harry Slater visited John Slater's family over Sunday while Francis Tucker and wife and Minnie Mulford spent time at Crystal. Locals and visitors from Elm Hall Detroit Spokane and Toledo joined a Sumner Sunday school convention with Wolverine and Crystal band parades. The issue notes numerous visits home and town events, concluding with a local quip on modesty and fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Gee
Harry Slater
John Slater
Francis J. Tucker
Minnie Mulford
Crystal
Wm. Hoxie
Pompeii
Hoxie
Flossie
Lizze Slater
Canada
Rabby Mitchel
Geetle
Vera Ward
Elm Hall
Harold
Fort, Wayne
McKinstry
George Lynch
Richard Lang
Aftrenoon
Howard Hicks
Crystal Band
Ithaca
Carl
Arthur Fisher
Arthu Mulford
Cathedrals of Uganda Describe Mengo and Two Roman Catholic Churches
Report notes three cathedral churches at Mengo Uganda a St Paul Anglican church of the Church of England with a 3000 strong congregation and two large Roman Catholic cathedrals one English one German. Also announced sale of consignments of pure olive oil from Italy by Lachini Bros.
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Uganda
Mengo
Hide
St. Paul
Italy
Lachini Bros. S
Booth's Balm Promised Instant Relief For Burns
Alma advertisement touts Booth's Balm as a universal remedy for burns, scalds, pimples, chapped skin, and eczema. Sells in large boxes for 25 cents, claimed to ease pain instantly and cleanse wounds quickly with antiseptic action. It claims fast complexion improvement within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Charles Rhoddes
Alma
Arcada Center Social Roundup
Mrs Allie Stanton hosts her Missouri visiting mother. Mrs Henry Hallenback visits friends in Chicago and Milwaukee. Mr and Mrs Wm Spear visit near Merrill. Mr and Mrs Wm Swaith visit near the Chippewa River. Margaret Mathews returns from St Louis after a week. Mr and Mrs Wolverton host a son from Indiana. Mr and Mrs B Snyder of Pine River township welcome a baby girl born this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Stanton
Missouri
Henry Hallenback
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wm. Spear
Merrill
Wm. Swaith
Chippewa River
Margaret Mathews
St. Louis
Wolverton
Indiana
B. Snyder
Pine River Township
West Ferris Community Notes Highlights
West Ferris residents report visits and social news. Samuel Morse and Mrs. Morse hosted Mrs. Hattie Gee on Sunday. Mrs. Bessie Bradman improved Monday. Eva DeYoung visited Sumner friends Tuesday. Henry Stevens and Doat Dwyer campaigned for Henry Rogers. Lena Carl returned from Stanton. The Grinwoods, DeYoungs, and Henry Rogers visited Fred Morse north of Sumner. Mrs. Henry Carr traveled to McBride Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Morse
Hattie Gee
Bessie Bradman
Eva DeYoung
Sumner
Henry Stevens
Doat Dwyer
Henry Rogers
Lena Carl
Stanton
Bessie
Lee
Charley Grinwood
Orpha DeYoung
Fred Morse
Henry Carr
McBride
Local notes from St Louis and Mt Pleasant visitants
A number attended homecoming in St Louis last week. Misses Amy and Hazel Elliott of Midland are visiting friends nearby. Mr and Mrs Thomas Lucas were guests of Mr and Mrs Guy Huntune of St Louis Saturday. Miss Gollie Welch, recently visiting relatives here, returned home to Mt Pleasant with her grandmother. Mrs Steve Fench Heny Lucas visited his mother in Alma Tuesday. Mr and Mrs N Symonds attend the Mt Pleasant reunion this week. Miss Pearl Alexander was guest of Miss Gladys Wiltshire Sanday. Dan Moffett, previously ill, is much better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGreanor
Vacathen
Ilinois
George Jones
Carson City
D. Ayers
Carrie Thompson
Alma
Frank Hare
Ferris
Bartlett
Reason Forquer
Earnest Conner
Henry Ferris
Vern Stoffs
Maple Rapids
Susie Densmore
Logan Sly
Elm Hall
Cecile Phillips
Charles Button
Canada
Mis. Hoxie
Vern Stotts
Cornelia Sherman
St. Louis
Amy
Hazel Elliott
Midland
Thomas Lucas
Guy Huntune
St Louis
Gollie Welch
Mt. Pleasant
Steve Fench
Heny Lucas
N. Symonds
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted for Injuries
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the instant remedy for burns boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. It claims rapid inflammation relief and pain suppression and lists availability at C F Brown's for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Earth
C. F. Brown
Carr and Son Endorse Frasca Condition Powders for Horses
J A Carr and Son of Lateing Michigan report three years of use with livery horses and claim Frasca Condition Powders improve appetite and health. They say Harvell's Condition Powders also curb issues, noting products sold by C F Brown, Argusvist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Carr and Son
Lateing, Mich
Harvell
C.F. Brown
Arugvist
Baked Goods Advertises Bread Cakes and Ice Cream
A local ad touts bread cakes and ice cream with high quality baked goods and rapid increase in demand. The notice invites readers to visit for a variety of treats and mentions items like cookies in multiple quantities.
East Sumner Gossip and Local Visit Highlights
East Sumner reports a string of visits and social ties. Joh Moss and H M Shepherd host relatives from Alma and nearby towns. Miss Mable Shepherd visits Detroit kin. Pardee sisters return from Eaton county and Grand Rapids. Local families welcome guests at Saxton and Beck households. Delling and Harter households share Sunday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Moss
Alma
H. M. Shepherd
Graham Sunday School
Sumner
Beck
Newark
P. Beck
Mable Shepherd
Wolf
Detroit
Havel
Reva Pardee
Portland
Grand Ledge
Eaton County
Grand Rapids
B. Peck
Davison
Plum
Jackson
Niagiara Falls
Arcada Residents Attend St Louis Homecoming
Arcada residents Mrs Marie Barbino Florence Barbino and William Barbino spent Saturday evening in St Louis Mr and Mrs Derashis of Arcada enjoyed the home coming in St Louis Clark Burt and George Farrough took in the sights at the home coming Saturday night Fred Burt and family of Southeast Pine River attended the homecoming at St Louis Saturday night Mrs William Sullivan and son Grover of Jackson visited Mr and Mrs Charles Sullivan of West Arcada Saturday Mr and Mrs A Pontine of West Pine River were guests of their daughter Mrs Ida Farrough of Arcada Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Barbino
Florence Barbino
William Barbino
St. Louis
Fred Burt
Southeas Pine River
William Sullivan
Grover
Jackson
Charles Sullivan
West Arcada
A. Pontine
West Pine River
Ida Farrough
Arcada
SETHTON News Highlights and Local Notes
Mrs G T North is a daughter. Mrs E DeYoung Crystal Rev Luke conducted services Sunday. Rev Brown took his place at Crystal. David Gardner of Brice visiting relatives. Greta Payne very sick with pneumonia. J L Hyatt and wife in Ithaca. Leon Wilcox back home after summer work for Winnie Richards. Mrs Fraser visiting brother Scott Payne and helping care for her niece. Milk problem discussed with idea of keeping a cow and pasteurizing milk on a neighbor’s vacant lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. North
E. DeYoung
Crystal
Luke
Rev. Brown
David Gardner
Brice
Greta Payne
J. L. Hyatt
Ithaca
Leon Wilcox
Winnie Richards
Fraser
Scott Payne
Long Touring Trip with McCormack Family
Henry McCormack and family of Ithaca returned Friday from a ten day auto trip through the southern and eastern parts of the state covering about 650 miles without an accident. Weather was fine and the outing was very enjoyable. Crops looked best in Gratiot county along their journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McCormack
Ithaca
Rene
The Famous Alma Bread Flour Ad Claims Superior All-Purpose Use
An advertisement proclaims The Famous Alma Bread Flour as ideal for home bakers. It touts versatility for bread biscuits muffins cake and pastry and claims finer baking quality and higher loaf yield than competing flours. The copy emphasizes family use and widespread appeal.
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Bank of Riverdale
Riverdale, Mich
A. B. Darragh
Rowhind
R. E. Moblo & CO
John G. Young
Michigan
Hoth
F. C. Hyde
George Skall
Claud Phelps
R. E. Moble
N. M. Vixon
Charlotte
Hubert’ Moble
de Blair
Henry Lyon
H. H. Lyon and Family
Jessie Young
J. G. Young the Jeweler
N. M. Wixon
Walter Swone
D. Zinn
Avilla Yester
Remus
Alvin Stevens
Cleveland
Ohio
James Stevens
London
Burns
Charles Rhodes
Arcada Center
West Ferris
M.l.perrigo
Ek Boece
Beaver Creek
J. E. Meade
East Sumner
Sethton
Swigert
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