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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1903

Page

2

WEST PINE RIVER LOCAL NOTES AND MOVEMENTS

Leslie Hoyt buys sleighs and Mrs Frances Flening gets a new cutter. Fred Huggers studies barbering in St Louis. N Whitecraft improves health in Virginia. Robert Wood rents his father’s farm and moves up. Jett Hall injures hand while butchering. Hen Kinsey fatally departs from Le Weil firm to Ovid. Nettie Wright returns from Belding silk mills. Saginaw Valley Sugargo reps seek harvest prospects as about one fifth of the crop still to harvest.

Leslie Hoyt Frances Flening Fred Huggers St. Louis N. Whitecraft Virginia Robert Wood Kinsey Fatally le Weil

Fragmented Local Social Notes From Antrim

A garbled page records a social gathering at Elin Hall and mentions Chas Joseph W Sumner, Peter Keds, Eugene Osternout, and Hawes on a farm bought from Mary Hyde. It notes election officers, a request for attendance, and a disjointed section on constitutional features and local civic aims with numerous unclear fragments.

Mo-Ka Coffee Promoted by Smart & Fox Company

Merchants praise Mo-Ka by Smart & Fox Co of Saginaw Mick as a low priced coffee. Housekeepers and hoteliers are urged to buy the brand for value, freshness, aroma, and purity in airtight packaging.

Smart & Fox Company Saginaw Mick Smart & Pox Company Whole Vale Grocers Ted Wrenkfusie Eulwck Stitea

Wandering Local Notices From Seville Center Area

Seville Center area notes include Hammond at home for winter and Jos Covell in Alta on Thursday. Lippert may move to Oregon in spring. Mr. Cok hosted Wil and Thomas Sunday. Kred Jones and family visited Henry White’s home. Lippert taking contracts for Alma sugar Co. Clarence Towley plans to move. Chas Musiphrey’s new wife at Alex Miller’s. Jona Miller of Biweil runs lumber toy business in Tamarack City, Minnesota. Mayer of To se county guest of Mrs. Ho Om Miller first week. Henry Miller, recovering from rheumatism, out again. Down’s Olotiment claimed to cure barking and itching. Co W Lenhart of Bowling Green, Oklahoma.

Aye Hammond Jos Covell Alta Dunes Clare Lippert Oregon Mr. Cok Obie Wil Thomas Sunda Kred Jones Henry White Contreta Alma Sugar Company Clarence Towley Tore Chas Musiphrey Wits Chas, Humphey Alex Miller Jona Miller Biweil Lumbertoy Tamarack City Mayer Tose County Ho OM Miller Henry Miller

Forest Hill Holiday Social and Visits Report

In Forest Hill last week residents and visitors were noted including post office inspector in town, Mrs Idarigs visiting her mother, and Mr and Mrs Wu from Seville. Local youths from Alma passed through en route to Summmerton, and several residents like Henry Bublita and Lizzie Laver were mentioned among illnesses and travel plans.

West Hamilton News and Local Visits

Johnnie Allen shredded corn on business in Lansing Wednesday. S Shellenburger visits daughter Mrs Mary Statley. Mrs Ed Fairbanks, recently sick, shows signs of improvement. Jas Fountain of Bannister visits locally. Cora Hull of Ashley visits sister Cora Allen. Ed Unger visit Henry Hull in Ashley. Floyd Kesling and wife move to farm south of Ashley. Libbie Shellenbarger of Tope visits cousin George Kesling. Oscar Nowman leaves for St Johns to attend Mary Schwarze funeral. Frances Ingersoll of Fitchville Ohio and Fort Peanody visit Mix Gen Kesling Thursday.

Johnnie Allen Statley Lansing S. Shellenburger Mary Statley Ed Fairbanks Jas, Fountain Bannister Cora Hull Ashley Cora Allen Ed Unger Henry Hull Floyd Kesling Astley Ohio Fort Peanody Mix Gen Kesling

Dist No 3 Emerson Docurth Note

Mrs Sarah Snyder remains ill with no improvement. Miss Sadie Ellsworth from Stanton visits her sister Miss Colegrove. Coukiey Tollaven the blacksmith has his house papered and painted. Mrs Nancy Mounsey is home from visiting her daughter Mix Orite. Rev Non Cotegrove assists Rev Haywood at Sickel Unis revival meetings this week.

Docurth Sarah Snyder Jsick Sadie Ellsworth Stanton Colegrove Coukiey Tollaven Nancy Mounsey Mix Orite Non Cotegrove Sickel Unis Haywood

San Francisco Family Endorses Rocky Mountain Tea

Mia and C J Roberts of San Francisco praise Rocky Mountain Tea as a great family remedy, saying it keeps them well and is a staple in their home as reported by Bivins and Rhodes.

Mia C. J. Roberts San Francisco Cal Bivins & Rhodes

Smallpox Scare and Local Social Notes Reported

N Wheleer notes smallpox fear in Uiis vicio ity while Mrs Peilebard of Laport visits friends here. Henry Hoyt attends to property interests and Jick Balen with wife called on her father George Woodenek. Mis Ik Merritt of Breckenridge called friends in the vicinity. Wel 1 returns to New York to visit aging parents. A M Toot, nine months at Forest Hill, is home briefly and quiet on the streets.

Peilebard Laport Henry Hoyt Jick Balen George Woodenek Merritt Breckenridge Wel New York State A.M. Toot Porest Ht Guiet

Elm Hall Social Notes and Local Updates

Grace Sly of Davis District was home over Sunday. School closes Tuesday until the Monday after New Years. James Toy takes a vacation due to a lime shoulder. Chas. Smith's family on the sick list. The primary room plans a Christmas feast Tuesday afternoon. Herbie Wilson and Nona Hite return from Lelding where they worked. The monitors for the primary room include Weather report Treasie Hoover and others. Miss Pluma Maxham of Austell Georgia visits cousin Maxham. Edna Sly to visit Warryton Tuesday to see her sister Mrs Bert Pratt. Maud Johnson of Belding and Dadiey Stith near Blue Rapids visiting Tea. Bells heard. White Chas Sly attended Ley Lossa where his western horse caused crash. Monitors listed for the primary room. Arthur Sly given a pleasant surprise Friday evening followed by an oyster feast.

Grace Sly Davis James Toy Chas Smith Herbie Wilson Nona Hite Lelding Mllowlag Weather Treasie Hoover Oral Hoover Treman Lao Sturdavent Elton Andrews Glen Croton Tate Blair McPollick Pluma Maxham Austell Georgia Besire Maxhan Edna Sly Warryton Bert Pratt Maud Johnson Belding Dadiey Stith Bue Rapids Eady White Chas Sly Ley Lotssar Hert Morton Leo Sturdavent Oral Vera Ward Arthur Sly

Christmas notices and community updates mix in Arcada

Southeast Arcada reports John Rush ill after a bad illness, James Nasbaim home for holidays, and a very ill twin with throat trouble. A Christmas tree is planned at Bailey schen house Thursday evening. Mrs. Douan Wangs departs Thursday to visit McBain friends, plus local events, school gathering, pageant, and farm notices list.

John Rush James Nasbaim Clare Leounty Wlisworth Bailey Schen House Douan Wangs McBain Byron Nevins ix Wdon Barley School Ree Fir Godfrey Eugene Fecart Eyony Wees Smoth Onte Bowart Nel Monat

Michigan Five-Horse gasoline engine for farmers touted

An advertising description extols the Michigan Five-Horse gasoline engine as ideal for farm work. It weighs about 1,000 pounds, uses electric ignition with dry batteries, and offers versatile fuel and feed handling options. The copy claims high efficiency in pumping, sawing, and pumping tasks, and urges farmers to request a free illustrated booklet from National Engineering Co. of Saginaw Michigan.

Michigan National Engineering Co Saginaw W. S. Mich

Dyspepsia testimonial touts Golden Medical Discovery

A Toronto reader endorses Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery for chronic dyspepsia after trying many remedies. The letter claims significant relief after one week and three bottles, urging others with indigestion and related symptoms to try the product. It notes the medicine has no alcohol or narcotics and promotes the Common Sense Medical Adviser booklet sent for stamps.

Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo

Sumner Mead Fest and Christmas Services At Local Church

The note describes a festive Sumner Mead event named Sundae night, Christmas exercises at the church, visits by Mrs Hyde and others, and a party to New Haven. It mentions Albert Thompson going to Detroit for Christmas, Mrs Hyde returning to Clanton to help sick friends, and a fire at Advance and family where a blaze was extinguished after damaging the floor and two sleepers.

Gilad Pike Beedle Tydes New Haven AOD

Burduck Blood Titers Boost Digestion Strength

A brief note claims Burduck Blood Titers strengthen digestion and tone the stomach. The item suggests improved indigestion through regular use, stating it aids stomach comfort and overall digestion.

Local notes on school closure and community deaths

Fler Has moved his family to Our titet primary schol has been refused indefinitely owing to the lines of the teacher Miss Wright. The few cases of measles in town have been well looked after and no further trouble is anticipated. Mrs Bishop died after a paralytic stroke the prior Sunday. She was a member of local orders and leaves behind two sons and a daughter. The death cast gloom over the community and many will miss her.

Fler Titet Wright House Frances New York State AL Moulton Frank Bishop Homestead Mary Lawranon Jackson Jerme Bishop Bion Reed Bion Moacnam Strongsville Ohio Lyon Elis Juste Dickerson Doris Buy Cleveland Maria Bishop

That Throbbing Headache Would Cure with New Life Pills

Advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve sick and nervous headaches by improving blood and health. Promises money back if not cured. Sells for 25 cents through Sharrar Mulholland druggists.

Dr King Sharrar Mulholland

County Line News Highlights And Local Gossip

John O Boyle drives a new cutter and Mrs J Holmes is reported very sick. Revival meetings at Parkinson will continue this week. Christmas events and visits fill the community, with families hosting gatherings and a spelling contest at Allen and Elm Grove schools. Multiple locals are noted visiting, hosting, or falling ill as seasonal activities unfold.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pate Sark Gerine West Pine River W Sumner Chas Joseph Ajmon Ged Conn Elin Hall Riday Peter Keds Eugene Osternout State Granite Warren Hawes Mary Hyde Maccabees AO K Kaldwin Onaway KA. Baldwin Clinton and Taghia Counties Edith Kildwin Dyusmer Mare Jarer Elke Kunayn Roel Sant Melle Ammyerh Walia Puwres Delire Fur Wii Joe Tlie Seville Center W. Lenhart Bowling Green Forest Hill E. Parsett Kut M Pease Clifton Medicine Stow Idarigs Tsabetla Packard Pitt Seville Lowe Sullivan Merson Ludington Galloway Jobo Merbage Into Ansebuts Henry Bublita Bay City inKe Itiow Calvin Harris Frank Blackburn Ithaca Frank Glinke Savinaw Lillian Waldrogel Lakeheld Battle Creek Ludwick Maser Corners Lizzie Laver TP Adams West Hamilton Emerson N. Wheleer Elm Hall Rass Meentain Tiene Rhodes Sumner County Line News John O' Boyle J. Holmes Will Gallagher Parkinson Joe Tedrow Elmer Diverbiss Archie White Delbert Gallagher Shepherd Chast Gallagher Dennis Fitzgerald Will Small Roy Sault James Robinson Ed White Alma Ave Fay Edna Cline Courlie Gallagher Barbara Prowmda Geo, Carter Ladies’ Aid Society Markinson Church Forest Hill Church Coboon School Gee Rider Fordyce Arlie Finley Pearl Strong May Cook H. Poglesone Allen School Pearl McKee Will Thomas Elm Grove Grace McKee Allen Schowd Whittier Misses McKee Miss Pearl Rocky Mountain Jack Girilkh Scott Ayer Buckingham Alma Business Directory A. Bagley Suydam Pgelcian Sunros Churea Ty' Nelson FO McClinton Olen Omce Lanit Mahtke AB. G Kress J Foe Wand S Operetivuye Block Attia Mic Phony United States AT Haver Soltciter Chanewry Alroutt Court Cortmieundr Gratiot County News Bork Nima Mich Vonkam Sol Teh Bochurcil Jdm Seth mreWanr Pastor Loe Hian Sansing Erhoo I Krowite Aham Fa Peng Kb, Hoa Tae Havenarn Chu Sandhy School WE Peoples Meeting Nougay Evenigig He Tom Pialaer Mio Craton Bejosoe Ass Herd Poutadter A.M. Rogdiar LMA Lodge F&a M. M. Pollasky Amma Hannah Habl Metron Martin Keabecl Fa Reyne Murer GA. H Sc P.m Om Sheals Ai Henny Wise Ommander Jane Geis Aeuten Hell Haine Maowwiek Jon Orr, Aart Mayer Fecer Evry Tayior U6 Jonx Knokorren Delweias CO NO Ares Caria Brown Ahvin Hakeey Ali Tim Orduraty Weremane Fo Roma Cam LMA Koth Howeaer Bos Queen Keperah Fiona Stee Rena Paw Hall Wlietiair Thurday Levin S Rouaw Eures Tenay
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