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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1909

Page

5

Special Christmas music at St John s Church service

Readings and hymns listed for December 25 and 26 at 10 a.m with organ voluntaries and processional hymns including Te Deum, Gloria Patri, and multiple named hymn numbers. Performers include Robinson, Willis, Johnston, Ashford, and Matthews with recessional pieces and benediction.

St. John’s Church Woodworth Willis Wesleypherd Johnston Eliwanger Alison Gloria Patri Robinson Maghifient Gangers Syed Dykes Bymin Matthews J. Johnston

Christmas prep and social notes in Alma area

Almanac style notices record visits and events in Alma Michigan including Mrs J W Rosencran leaving for Flint for holidays, D M Stuffer visiting from Grand Rapids, and Harold Mecalf from Jackson calling on friends. Christmas gift guidance from Mrs Gaffney, and a note on Sugar factory quilting beets at 11am Tuesday. Also mentions Eugene Oregon Reg obituary clipping for Alexander Clob with funeral in early 1909.

Alma Manufacturing Co Harold Mecalf Jackson Gaffney Eugene Orewon Ober Alexander Clobt Wm. Clob Eighth St W. Ball Sacramento Cal Gordon Undertaking Chapel Monat Odd Fellow Cemetery

Banish Indigestion With Mi-O-Na Tablets

Claiming rapid relief, an advertisement promotes Mi-O-Na tablets for indigestion gas sour stomach and headaches. It asserts thousands cured and lists Charles Rhodes as seller at 50 cents a box with money back guarantee. The note cites a testimonial from Malcolm Suwith of London Ontario.

Charles Rhodes Malcom Suwith London

Woodworth Ave home for cash or easy terms

Property listing offers a Woodworth Avenue residence at a low cash price or $1000 down with easy payments, described as in splendid repair with good amenities and fruit shrubs, signed EE Brown Richmond Michigan. The wedding of Luella Taylor and Louis Mik occurred at eight o'clock Tuesday evening near Richmond with Rev Angin officiating.

Woodworth Ave EE. Brown Richmond Mich Mes Luells Taylor Arcana Louis Mik St. Louie Ren A . Angin Mrs. Fisk Arenda Township

Free Reading Room Sees Donations and Events

Last week helpful readers left thirteen hinoks at the Reading Room door. Thanks go to the unknown donor. New books by Lincoln's Legacy of Inspiration and The Man Without a Country join popular titles. Sixty five volumes added in under two months. Free access to the Reading Room for all men and boys. New Year’s open house on December 31 with program and refreshments. Also notes of Christmas services and a lost umbrella.

Lincoln Fredrick Quier Edward Everet Hall D.C. Beard Michigan Farmer Breeder's Gazette Garden Magazine

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support

Card thanks those who assisted during a bereavement. Appreciation extended to the bearers and Wright's male quartet for comforting music. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Allen C. Adams and Mr. and Mrs. Kuawll J. Padut.

Wright Allen C. Adams Kuawll

Sumner Taxpayers Schedule At Several Venues

Sumner taxpayers are informed of tax collection dates at Elm Hall on December 14 and January 4, Townsend school house on December 18, and at the residence each Friday. Treasurer S A Evey notes A Morris ill currently.

Elm Hall Sumner Townsend School House A. Morris S.A Evey

Nicaraguan Assembly Names Dr Jose Madris President

Dr Jose Madris, longtime judge of the Central American court of justice at Cartago, was unanimously elected president of Nicaragua by the national assembly. He succeeded Zelaya who resigned and assumed office at 10 this forenoon after a bath ceremony.

Managua Jose Madris Central American Court of Justice Cartago Nicaraguan Republic National Assembly Zelaya

Twain Is Not Long For This World

New York report states Mark Twain, after a month in Bermuda and celebrating his seventy fourth birthday on November 30, has returned by the steamship Bermudian. He is out of sorts physically and disinclined to jest, with his hand on his left breast suggesting indigestion as the main trouble.

New York Mark Twain Bermuda Bermudian Isomewnas

Mark Twain Reflects on Autobiography and Women Suffrage

In Bermuda Mark Twain discusses his autobiography and future plans, noting he has 100,000 words written and may publish 500,000 after his death. He says he supports woman suffrage and has been invited to lecture by women’s groups, but he may not lecture again due to failing strength. He plans holidays in Redding, Connecticut.

Albert Bigelow Paine Berumda Mr. Clemens Pam Tom Clemens Nutter Tennot Tam Redding Conn

Brief Dispatches from Early 20th Century Era

Policy of enforcing liquor laws prompts Indiana brewers to bar saloon sales. Newport Naval Station commander W F Pullam to lead battleship Mississippi. Countess Eulalia returns from Portugal without husband and restricts contacts. John W Gates denies sermon against gambling while offering to fund a Methodist college at Port Arthur. Edison hosted at Hotel Plaza by film industry leaders after past disputes. Governor Harmon seeks federal aid to compel Ohio banks to permit graft probe book inspections.

Indiana W. F. Pullam Naval Training Station Newport R. 1 Mississippi Eulalia John B. Stetson Philadelphia Portugal John W. Gates New York Gulf Methodist Conference Port Arthur Tex Mr. Gates Thomas A. Edison

Local Market Quotations and Prices for Grain and Livestock

Corrected market quotations issued each Thursday morning list grain prices including Wheat No 1 white at 1.15, No 2 red 1.16, Oats 40, Beans hand picked 61.90 per bushel, Rye, Buckwheat 1.75 per 100 pounds, and hay and clover seed ranges. Live stock prices show Hogs at 7.00 per cwt, Beef cattle 4.00 per cwt, Sheep 2.50 to 4.00, Lambs 5 to 7 per cwt, veal calves 7.00 per cwt. Dressed meats and poultry rates, hides, tallow, potatoes 30 to 49 cents per bushel, butter 27 cents, eggs 2.00 per dozen, lard 9.0 per pound, honey 1. Soiled itemized market board notes numerous small variations and unit terms across commodities.

Post Office Te Leaves on Devonther 23d

The United States Post Office warns patrons that delivery will occur between the hours of 9 and 11 in the morning on Devonther 23d. Offices will open in the evening, with the carriers’ window open, prompting customers to drop packages early to avoid Christmas mail delays. Brown, postmaster, notes valuable mail rates during the season.

Devonther Hoekao Cd Brown Fostmister

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