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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1901

Page

3

Lucky praise for Dr. Perce's Favorite Prescription

An advertisement extols Dr. Perce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female illnesses. It claims benefits such as regulating health, curing weak nerves, and healing inflammations, with testimonials from a customer in Acme Ranaut Va. It also mentions the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and offers sample pages for postage.

Mireness Shiapone Arintie Watkins Acme Ranaut Leoni Tr Merce Deges Tondu Ty Family See Petre People's Common Sense Medical Adviser K. V. Hierce Buffalo, N.Y

Ithaca County News item roundup in Calumet region

In Ithaca area notes, residents from Alm Athivy North Star Twletle Astley Bancroft and nearby towns are listed visiting and socializing. Names include Joseph Koy Mrs A Lucius Mrs Chrit Rise Mrs Bert Shaul Esther Hull and many more with travel, illness, and community happenings. A. Bovee Virgil Rovee and Will Long are among travelers and patients. A local gasoline plant upgrade and a new record weight for a fur dealer are noted.

Joseph Koy Alm A. Lucius Athivy Talertt Nort Star Chitrit= Rise Astley Bert Shaul Naru Star Ithaca W. A. Bridley Twletle M. J. Crandell North

Catarrh Cure Adverts Show Patent Remedy Claims

An old advertisement asserts a patent remedy cures catarrh with internal use and testimonials while urging readers to send for more proofs. It lists manufacturer J. Cheney of Toledo and notes sales via local druggists and a household-safe tone.

Local Family Letters and Social News from Emerson

Mrs Hattie Waddell entertained her Eaton county parents last week. Lansing visitor Mrs Ellen Hendershott has returned home. Carrie Irving is ill. Albert Smith suffers rheumatism. Wallace Irving improving. John Spear able to go out again. Rev W Jones and wife went to Rathbone for pastoral work and will preach here Sunday. Mr Sehwarts of Alma installed four furnaces in the area. Rebekahs gave members a genuine surprise last Saturday. Mr and Mrs CL Davis celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary with friends and a renewal of vows. Geo Killeen of St Louis surprised the couple. Rev Killeen spoke and presented a silver cake dish and cream spoon. Guests sang and refreshments followed as well-wishers departed.

A. Bovee Virgil Rovee Fiteonville Michigan Ai. Hanchard Louisa Stevens Goth Ali J. W. Kellowy Ausbury Elwell JL. A. Nowes North Star Will Beckwith Kalas Trev Montfort & Salter Altenburg Terry Wittum Kalkaska Wai Willard Lafayette Uhelr Ray Matliney Stevens and Staples Arbor Step France Kelfogg Webster & Beat Hattie Waddell Eaton County Ellen Hendershott Lansing Philipps Carrie Irving Albert Smith Wallace Irving John Spear W. Jones Rathbone Sehwarts Alma Binney Coffin L. D. Baker McDonald MclKinzle CL. Davis Geo. Killeen St. Louis Emerson Rev, Killeen Mrs. Davis Davis

Breckenridge Notices and Obituary In Emerson Township

Wilcox in Alabama and Clarence Muscort in Alma attend local events while Dr. Chisholm contracts for Alma Sugar Co. A new disc plow is bought. Peterman Ten (SC) elects officers December 11. A Maccabee assembly urges attendance. Frank Cronkite dies after typhoid pneumonia in Emerson township, leaving two sons. His wife and son previously buried December 1. funeral conducted by Rev. Ifafer. Community offers deepest sympathy.

Local Notes From East Emerson and District Readouts

East Emerson reports Rustie Sanders with a new buggy and Eldred completes his barn while Alex McDonald adds a furnace. Miss Lena Emery visits school. enrollment rises with pupil No. 5. Mr. Bortot dines with Fidler. Hezeman family share Thanksgiving at John Metzman’s. County School Commissioner Mike visits the district. Metenman couple in Lansing for the State Parlers’ Association. Bert Boswell and Nettie Wrigglesworth of Breckenridge visit Stoe last Sunday.

Rustie Sanders E. Eldred Alex McDonald Lena Emery Bortot Fidler Hezeman John Metzman Mike P.M. Metenman Lansing State Pariers’ Association Bert Boswell Nettie Wrigglesworth Breckenridge

Local News Roundup From Lafayette and Surroundings

Residents report minor events and social notes in Lafayette. Prank Doyle remains convalescent. Weed Scudder has another Gad apart. Aunt Clarasta Dunning plans a Kyron visit. Sanford Duke moved on a new Torm bought from Phion Wilcox. Mason Leonard of Dobrindt drove out sixty five loads of cattle last week. The Ladey Maccabees host a dinner at Mrs Marry Houlden s on December 12. Neighbors and friends surprised Mrs and Mrs Wilcox last Wednesday evening and they left for their new home Thursday.

Clarasta Dunning Kyron Sanford Duke Hay Phion, Wilcox Mason Leonard Dobrindt Marry Houlden Wilcox

Elba Residents and Clergy Sums Up Week Activity

Miss Ida Shaull visited her sister in Nelson. W F Floyd of Owosso called on Elba friends this week. P Woodhouse moved into the former Payne residence. Rev Spencer filled the Elba Center appointment. Mrs A L Richards and son from Hamilton visited A Matter son. Rev Brass preached a successful sermon at Ashley Baptist church.

Ida Shaull Nelson W. F. Floyd Owosso Elba P. Woodhouse W. H. Payne Rev Spencer Elba Center A. L. Richards Little Son Hamilton A. Matterson Brass Baptist Church Ashley

Ald Society Meeting and Local Drain Work Plans

EAST WASHINGTON reports the Ald society met with Mrs S Noffer last week. Five teams from this area begin work on the drain this week. Frank Seinlen expects a new residence when completed. Elmer Reynard has been suffering rheumatism but is improving. Citizens urged not to falter as more fall work is planned. Prospects indicate a new church may be built nearby in the future. community urges progress.

Ald Society S. Noffer Frank Seinlen Elmer Reynard

Breckenridge News Rough Notes From Town Visits

Breckenridge reports indicate Mr F Wilcox was moved to town Harvey Warner visited in the late last week Sheriff Parrish of Ithaca came Monday evening Earl Dodge of West Branch stopped at Dan Woods last week Grounds of Hill cemetery being staked into lots Mrs James Curtis visiting sister Mrs Johnson of this place Mrs Carmany returned from Potterville to attend a death in the family L O T M plans a Haquerade social at their ball Friday night with a program and lunch. admission on Lets

F. Wilcox Harvey Warner Sheriff Parrish Ithaca Earl Dodge West Branch Dan Wood Hill Cemetery James Curtis Wis Johnson Carmany Potterville

Forest Hill News Briefs From North Star To Sumner

Clem Shue traveled to North Star on business last Thursday Roe Huttiman made a business trip to Sumner last week Grandma Randolph is ninety three and in poor health Mrs Depew of St Louis visited her son William Vanderbeek last Saturday Mr and Mrs Wan Snillogg host guests from Jackson this week Nettie Wright Fayette Mall Jory Fookes and Son Arthur on the sick list John Barton visits sister Mrs Fred Dewey of Port and Indiana county Thirrah Gerry Colway Heratio Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the editor and readers.

Clem Shue North Star Roe Huttiman Sumner Grandma Randolpl Wie Depew St. Lona Wm. Vanderbeek Wan. Snillogg Jackson Nettie Wright Fayette Mal. Jory Mr. Fookes Arthur Jobin Barton Fred Dewey Portand Inota Thirrah Gerry Colway Tr. Wood Norway

Estate probate notes and guardianship hearings

Under Judge Seaver Friday proceedings handled estate matters for Bruce Hunter and Emma Slade. A petition for administrator for Belinda J Busted was filed, with notice to Jones Cowley. Hearing on guardian appointment for Martha J SHIT was adjourned to December 21. a sale of real estate tied to estate in Saint Louis was discussed.

Adaunisteater Escate Bruce Hunter Mite Banoister Willard Montfort Emma Slade Lafayette Traverse City James Toxs Belinda J Busted North Shade Jones Cowley Arcada

Foils a Deadly Attack My Life Pills Cure Ill Wife

A Winchester writer, M. M. Austin, claims Dr King’s New Life Pills cured his wife’s illness after doctors could not. The letter credits the pills with restoring health, noting relief from stomach and liver troubles and constipation. Sharrar & Motholland's drug store sells the product.

M. M. Austin Winchester SO News Som Decatur Ala Sharrar & Mulholland C. Chrestenson Mayfield Mint Bivins & Rhodes

Jackson Attorneys Seek New Trial in Quimby Case

Jackson Attorneys Sawyer McCall and Vettiv argued for a new trial before Judge Stone, contending juror exposure to hotel lobby guests, a juror escorted to Haleh's store with an officer nearby, and a box of cigars and fruit given to jurors without court order. Judge Stone denied the motions. Quimby was sentenced to imprisonment and appeals may follow. Mrs Quimby’s confessions are discussed with no conclusion of guilt. The editorial stance trusts the jury verdict as fair and just, despite public questions, and includes a local testimonial about Electric Bitsers promoting health benefits.

Elmer Quimby Stone Sawyer, McCall Vettiv Lone Jityman Haleh Roaklong Quimby Mel Mrs.Quimby Sheri? Parrish Jackson Owoes Jacksim Tecan Seases Tree Appreyi

Sehton News Recap and Local Notices

Mary Northe returns home from Jobn Jackson's. A. O. O. G. netted about 4.00 at a social Friday. Roy Pierce and Will Ludwick left for the north seeking work. Silas McWilliams home from Carolina for vacation between school terms. Christmas tree planned at M. E. church Christmas eve and all invited. School resumes after three week vacation due to Miss Jarvis illness. Donation at M. E. parsonage Wednesday December 18 with oysters served by ladies for the pastor. Dan Stevens returns to Michigan to run Sethton blacksmith shop. Someone took a whip from Winnie Richards' buggy last Saturday night while the horse stood at the post office.

Mary Northe Jobn Jackson Roy Pierce Will Ludwick North Silas McWilliams Lonia M. E Miss Jarvis M. E. Parsonage Dan Stevens Michigan Sethton Shomeone Winnie Richards

Local Notes and Marriages From St Charles and Surrounds

Mr and Mrs. events including visits among residents of St Charles Howell Oakley Riverdale and Ithaca. Died Mrs Mary Davis. burial followed amid community sympathy. A charity social raised about 400 dollars for Rev No Roof and wife. Numerous marriage licenses listed for multiple counties and towns.

Scott's Emulsion Health Ad Claims Quick Body Strength

An old advertisement for Scott's Emulsion promotes its benefit to build blood, strength, and flesh. It asserts a two step process where nutritious emulsion first supports digestion then helps the body grow, claiming a robust coat and overall vitality with no medicine. Exclaims free samples and lists Scott & Dowmich as purveyors in New York with price.

Popular Cough Remedies and Patent Medicines Ad

A collection of testimonials and notices tout Chamberlains Cough Remedy Foley's Kidney Cure Dyspepsia Cure and Honey and Tar products. Advertisers claim cures for coughs stomach issues dyspepsia and piles with endorsements from residents and local shops. Contains admonitions against certain syrups and references to druggists Sharrar Mulholland and Bivins Rhodes.

Lynch Daily Post Phillipsburg Nod Wang Stiarrar & Mulholland

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County News Orvis Churchill Piyshing Sarah Shelley Bancroft Vande Benjamin Wineland Roy Miller Sherman Will Long Ray Nauele Tolet Milneis Pete J. Cheney Toledo Drumgirls Beebe South Breckenridge Clarence Muscort East Emerson Doyle Weed Scudder Fred Mallory Prises East Washington Judge Seaver Gratiot Itv Wits Munce Detroit Medical and Surgical Institute Francis Hambugs Quacka Munch H. M Harper Care Detroit Mich Imperial Hotel Sayed Bannister Daniel Menter St. Charles Bert Land Frank Newsom Saginaw John Scott Henry Matteson Win Marr Howell David Card Oakley Eli Matteson Irvit Smith Anie Sum A. Wellington Wd Rev John South Mary Davis Jon Manfield No Roof James Chirk George Marthon Shiawassee Co Lena Deawley Louis Clarenge Smith Riverdale Hiner G. Race Magette Randolph Charles Manchester Ashley Alice Woodman Jeremiah McGilicuddy Bay City Olive E. Skinner Eugene Carmel Blanche Shoull James G. Cross Newark Nettie J, Cross Same Arthur Sweet Ella Douglass Hich Biee Adag Sin Forse. Tb Scott Tig Crvzy Hottn Scott & Hownic Fog Peat New York Gee Eureka Makren I and A Standard Oilco Chamberlain W. C. Wockner Mr. Wockner Caldwell Sharrar & Malholl Alwen Ife Banner Salve Soes Chas Replogle Atwater Foley Sharrar Thouand DS. Mitchell Fatford DeWitt Sharrar & Mathauven C. W. Lynch Ind Poley
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