Local Happenings and Advertisements in Alma
William Nelson of Saginaw spent Monday in Alma while Banghart's meat market promotes sugar cured hams at 1.255 cents per pound. Attorney C H Goggin represents D J Johnson, receiver for Stone Bros bankrupt mercantile business, at Breckenridge. Various notes mention marriages, illnesses, travel, and local shopping promos including Rhodes magazine subscriptions and Alma Bread flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nelson
Saginaw
Alma
Banghart
C.H. Goggin
D. J. Johnson
Stone Bros
Breckenridge
J. W. Holmes
Hansing
Hanry McNamare
S. Young
Orchard Lake
Hermes
Mr. Young
D. Ward
Harrison Stonerock
Mary Bi. Bari
St. Louis
Robert Rider
Nanghart
Issytt
Pythian
Mervin Pollet
Rosebush
Mire A
Rhodes
Henry McNamers
Saginaw B
Ried
Frank J. Congis
Lansing
Rangiatt
Issn
Bunes
Ays
F. Peters
J.N. Morrison
Elwell
Dan Wood
Pine River Township
Forpuer
Sporting Goods
Binkley
Middleton
Clem Naldreth
Mel
William Iseman
F. L. Convis
Superior Street
Bert Hayes Lime
Michigan Avenue
John McIntyre
Ray Port
Huron County
Band
Ranghert’s
Pioneer resident William Howe dies at Alma home
William Howe a longtime Alma settler and builder died at his Maple Avenue home after a long illness. Born October 19 18 in Berlin New York he helped construct Pine River dam Wright Hall Pioneer Hall and the Alma College buildings. He served in public life, never drank, and remained a religious and moral pillar of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howe
Alma
Maple Ave
Willian Howe
Berlin
Rensselmer County
New York
Daniel KR. Howe
England
Connecticut
Juha Ward Mowe
John A.logan
Benjamin Harrison
Mr. Howe
Westernville
Oneida County
Black River
Erie
Cleveland
Ohio
Entenocia C. Gee
Pewamo
Mra. Howe
Section Ten
Arends
Caroline K
George H
McKinley
Mich
W. A
Teving
Battle Creek
Joseph K
Toledo
Howe
Jake
Tirat Eye
Pine River
Pice
Jacob Miller
Opera House
Wright House
Alma College
Wright Hall
Imcin College
Pioneer Hall
Davis Field
Presbyterian Dlare
Record urges holiday readers to favor local ads and Christmas reading
The Record, Gratiot county's paper, touts its advertising content as the broadest yet, inviting readers to compare holiday goods across merchants. It notes two three inch cannons for St Louis public park, procured by Congressman Darragh, from the Spanish war era. It also states all accounts must be settled by January 1, 1909 as the business closes that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record
Gratiot County
Tham
St. Louis
A.8.darragh
Oconvis & Convis
Christmas Dinner Plans and Mistletoe Traditions
A fragment discusses holiday foods and decorations, noting holly and mistletoe, planning for a Ximay dinner, plum pudding, and baking. It promises prompt delivery of high quality goods from A.C. Thornton & Son, urging readers to call for quick service and consistent excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Thornton &Son
Still They Come in Alma Drug Dispensation Case
Deputy Sheriff Willard served papers on Mears Spingde Carl and Mayor King for $1000 damages each over forbidding Alma druggists from selling Arthur Courter malt liquor. The case follows a Law and Order League list posted in Alma drug stores. Dr. Walker, Detroit specialist, will speak at the Wright House in Alma on Wednesday, Dec. 30, with free concentration. See next week for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears
Spingde
Carl
Mayor King
Willard
Alima
Arthur Courter
Law and Order League
Alma
Dr. Walker
Detroit
Wright House
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Mermies
Siain
den Novelties
Bibles
Rogers & Galac
Pineaude & Palmer
Colgate's
SEELE
Weer
Geo. E. Sharrar
Sssa
Hpss SS
Heaton Rapids
Seth A. Tubbs
East Knight Street
Forquer
Forquer i
Sade
Otto Sanderhoff
Ivo
Brock
McCullough's
Alma Record
Charles Rhodes
Alma Grain and Co. Lumber Department
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