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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
3
The Record Company reports Gregory Music House offers one of Saginaw's largest piano stocks and invites buyers to call or write for the Whitney piano giveaway and Christmas purchase Deals.
A troubled father faced questions of responsibility as a dispute over a dangerous situation and alleged hatred emerges. In another town a brother involved in the events elicits scrutiny. The piece hints at fatalities among women connected to the case and explores community reactions and moral judgment without detailing graphic acts.
The Moblo family built Riverdale's enduring business core after moving from Calhoun County 26 years ago. R W Moblo and Isabella launched a 60 by 75 foot wooden store that grew into a leading general merchandise firm. After a 1897 fire, a larger two story rebuild restored stock and services, expanding to groceries dry goods shoes hardware and more, making Moblo & Co. a local trading hub. Bob and Jack Moblo became well known for energy and fair dealing, guiding Riverdale through tough times and standing as civic fixtures.
The article celebrates Vincent P. Cash founder of Riverdale’s grain and bean elevator and feed mill established in 1902. It details his investment, market ties, bean buying, seasonal employment for about 20 girls, wool and seed purchases, and land acquisition. It notes his influence on rising village growth and the Wyeth & Son firm backing future Riverdale expansion.
A. J. Looker runs the blacksmith and wood working shop in the old school building. Described as a Rivertale hustler since 1906, he is praised as a skilled tradesman always busy with trade duties and loyal service to the community.
The article praises Riverdale public school staff led by Principal H A Lyons and Mi se Fither Maynard of Kimball. It notes Mr Lyonk, formerly Shepherd, joined Riverdale two years ago after Mr Giboon's death, bringing experience and helping raise school standards. Maynard heads the intermediate department and Brannan, a county normal graduate, leads the work program. both are well regarded.
W H Wyeth and son Arthur opened a large new general store in Riverdale three years after a first venture. The cement block building hosts a vast ground floor shop and an upper hall, with ample space for shelves, merchandise, and events. Arthur Wyeth directs operations as a skilled buyer, keeping a first class line of groceries, dry goods, and shoes available.
Hyde, once a farmer, started a general store in Riverdale in 1892 amid hard times. He moved from meat to clothing, sold the meat business, then expanded to an ample store stock. He later bought a large Texas ranch and maintains farm implements, buggies, carriages, and fencing.
Riverdale honors Dr. C B Gardner a Riverdale resident since 1904 and active county physician. He is praised for energy, devotion, and community service, transforming the old Strong hotel into a hospital wing and operating room. His dedication earns broad respect beyond Riverdale as colleagues seek his advice and example.
Albert Miner, a young Riverdale entrepreneur, has transformed the former Hudson house into the Riverdale hotel and recently opened a restaurant in the Houck building. The Miner couple promise a square deal with home cooked food of high quality for guests.
Fragment from a historical note describing Riverdale travelers shifting due to Minor’s influence and a hotel man benefiting from a wife who acts as a first class housekeeper. The text contrasts clean rooms and good sleep with the idea of a successful innkeeper supported by a wife.
Our Jewelry John G Young opens a jewelry store and watch repair shop in Talland's store building in Riverdale over lind. He brings experience from Shepherd and offers a large line of jewelry watches and a specialty in repairing watches and clocks. His holiday goods will be complete and inviting. drop in to meet him and welcome this new business to Riverdale.
Here a Long Time, W. A. Bradley and wife are early Riverdale settlers who have long been tied to every progressive movement in Riverdale. Bradley served as postmaster while Mrs. Bradley runs a millinery store in their combined post office and shop built within the last year.
D V Phelps, a former farm operator near Klerell, joins Riverdale merchants as a new retailer. He formerly partnered in Phelps & Phelps at Biwell and now runs a cash plan store with a small, carefully chosen stock of dry goods and groceries, growing as a progressive local force.
C. E Going and Co. and B. Going, a Riverdale real estate man and barber, have long watched Riverdale grow. After sixteen years in town, Going sells a lot amid a history of steady local change and cautious investments.
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