Local society notes and family updates from the community
Miss Ida Ardner returns home from school Saturday. Several residents, including Mrs. Dee Hutchinson ill with tonsillitis and Mr. Bert Eagon recently home from Lansing, are mentioned along with visits to the county seat by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bates. Florence Parker hosted friends Friday evening. Thomas Hannett left for Florida, Mrs. Robert Wellmas of Beulah visits Ardner family, and Quincy Clevenger fell ill last Friday but improved. The Hutchinsons and Cleveland Hutchinsons visited relatives Sunday. Wm. Hutchinson’s young son remains critically ill. Travel by Mr. and Mrs. B. Stump to Ohio and Indiana noted. Mrs. William Northrup’s mother, Mrs. Nickelson, died near Shepherd. George Gilmore and family from Owosse visiting Clifford Childs’ sister. A house fire near Chippewa endangered residents. two small children, a boy eight, escaped badly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Ardner
Dee Hutchinson
Bert Eagon
Lansing
Leon Bates
Florence Parker
Thomas Hannett
Florida
Robert Wellmas
Beulah
W. H. Ardner
Quincy Clevenger
Cleveland Hutchinson
Wm. Hutchinson
B. Stump
Ohio
Indiana
William Northrup
Nickelson
Shepherd
George Gilmore
Owosse
Clifford Childs
A. Sealey
Chippewa
Essence School
Baker
Carmer
Dorothy Sutton
Swone
Skeepegey
Mabel King Long
Santa Claus and
the Star Queen
Tella van Alstine
Santa Claus
Mathews
Edith Osborne
Kenta Green
Frances Looker
Vera Valance
Frankie Hyde
Dorothea Swope
Jessie Guthrie
Vera Marcum
Alfred Looker
Joe van Alstine
Charlie Wyeth
Glenn Sehnepp
Carmen
George Reed
Vestaburg
W. H. Snell
Alma
Bert Osborne
FA. Brown
Greenville
T. C. Harris
Thureday
Detroit
Eugene Brant
Riverdale Christmas Exercises and School Events
Riverdale reports a bustling Christmas program at the schoolhouse with singing recitations and a cantata Santa Claus and the Star Queen. Local families and many residents attended gatherings, while numerous residents made visits and trips to Alma and Detroit for holiday activities and shopping.
Happy New Year Greeting From Alma Minister
A church message from Thomas G. R. Brownlow, minister of Alma Methodist Episcopal Church, sends Christian wishes for the coming year. It cites Hebrews 7:28 and Second Thessalonians passages, praying for spiritual growth, eternal joys, and blessings for all readers in Alma, Michigan, December 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouar
Alma Methodist Episcopal Church
Second Thessalonians
Second
Thessalonians
Thomas G. R. Brownlow
Alma
Michigan
Methodist Notes Watch Night Service and Marriage
First Methodist Episcopal church invites attendance at both Sunday services with preaching and special choir music. A marriage at the parsonage is reported, and Watch Night service on December 1 at 8 pm features preaching by local pastors and visiting ministers, with refreshments served and a emphasis on the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas G. R. Brownlow
State Street
Bible School
Epworth League
Esther Dunham
Toom
Lloyd Gladstone
Myrtle Barnes
Ithaca
Methodist Church
Matt Mullen
D. D
Congregational Church
St. Johns
C. L. Beebe
M. E. Church
Alma
House of God
Special Coal Burner for Sale by Henry Soule
One large size hard coal burner in good repair offered for ten dollars. Interested parties may inquire of Henry Soule for details or purchase arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Soule
Lost watch and sale offers in Ithaca ad brief
A dec 13 missing lady’s open-face watch with owner E Schaus is offered reward for return from Ithaca area to St Louis Mich or office. Classifieds list Thoroughbred white Orpingtons for sale 10 pullets, 1 cockerel at one dollar each and a 1050 pound horse for bargain Enquire 590 Hannah Ave Alma Er Newcomer H A Beck er W E Medler and L C Stinchcomb attended Canton meeting in Stanton last Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Depot
Court House
Ithaca
E. Schaus
St. Louis
Mich
Hannah Ave
Alma
Er. Newcomer
H. A. Becker
W. E. Medler
L. C. Stinchcomb
Canton
Stanton
Northeast Ferris News Roundup
John Bronte buys a racing colt from Harry Schaeffer and another from David Heistand, forming a fine driving team with new harness from Jack Moble. Dines is Ferris caller. Birdsall stock left Hoxie flats. Douglass school on two week vacation. Lucile Blair visits grandmother Jennie Blair. Seymour Arris moves to Detroit. Miss Jessie Maxham of Wheeler schools takes two week home vacation. Elmer and Mary Holland also on two week Alma schools vacation. Andrew Lewis builds a new house after a fire. Eighth Ferris Aid society met Rev George Andrews. Mr and Mrs Wm Redd attended. next meeting at Sumner. Harry Marvin of Alma on a week’s vacation with Arza Andrews’s family. Marvin offered a government position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Swope
Dorothea
St. Louis
R. Harrington
Keith
Mt. Pleasant
Helen Williams
Alma
W. P. Cash
Stambaugh
Elm Hall
Tom Morton
Earl Hart
Grand Rapids
Jack Moble
John Freid
Elwell
Riverdale
Howard Howe
Little Bethel Lanard
James Metcalf
Sumner
John Bronte
Harry Schaeffer
David Heistand
Frank Dines
Birdsall
Hoxie Flats
Dines
Douglass
Lucile Blair
Jennie Blair
Semour Arris
Detroit
Jessie Maxham
Wheeler Schools
Elmer
Mary Holland
Andrew Lewis
5. E. Ferris Aid Society
George Andrews
Wm. Redd
Harry Marvin
Arza Andrews
Local Notes from Locey Area Residents
Locey School District activities include improved classroom art funded by Harry Fisher. Local residents travel to Detroit and Grand Rapids for visits and medical care. The Lincoln Farmers Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Warren Vanleavan. Brownridge Aid Society to meet with Mrs Jake Everett. Sherman Hawk sustains a painful arm injury from farm work. Mrs Sherman M Hawk is seriously ill. Holmes to Alma and Vestaburg trips noted among neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Cook
Detroit
Will Hawk
St. Louis
Carl Harry
Alma
Eal Kenneth Miller
Warry
Locey
Harry Fisher
Howard Walker
S.S. Snook
Vestaburg
Lincoln Farmers’ Club
Warren Vanleavan
John Anna
Som Alfred
Chas. Fisk
Brownridge Aid Society
Jake Everett
John
Roy Johnson
Lincoln
C. H. Walker
Sherman Hawk
Frank Cooley
Grand Rapids
SS. Snook
Vestaburs
Harry
W. FE. Cook
Edmore
Elbert M. Fisher
Sherman M. Hawk
W. Varnum
Order Appointing Tim s for Sharing Claims
State of Michigan Probate Court for Gratiot County orders four months for creditors to present claims against the estate of Hazel Crispaons more. Joh T. Swager is named executor. Publication to be made in Alma newspaper Mylene in the county. True copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tims
State of Michigan
Anil Contt
Tehnen Fonia
Dreemster A
Lire Potts
Itlaaberh Crisapeons
Preetate
Joh T
Tt Ie
Thin Dave
Ikea Tien
Tis
Isles
Alma
Mylene
Sata
Helle Jenne
Tive Nens
Forest Hill Holiday Visits and Local Moves
In Forest Hill area, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vandermark of Boone visit the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. E. Vandermark. Cecil Ludwick sells his farm west of town and moves to Winchester Ind. Mr. and Mrs. FM Brewer host guests from S George Davison and family from Ludington visit Mrs. Lena Vandermark. Big Rapids couple Carl Lanshan and family spend vacation with his parents. Christmas Eve entertainment and tree planned at the church. Stanbaughs host sister from St Louis. Mrs. J. E. Camfield and daughter Lenna Sachs of Owosso to spend Christmas with sister Mrs. Wesley Sandall of Spokane Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Vandermark
Boone
E. Vandermark
Cecil Ludwick
Winchester
Ind
FM. Brewer
George Davison
Pure Automobile
Steele
Zilphia
Ludington
Lena Vandemark
Carl Lanshan
Big Rapids
Stanbaugh
St. Louis
J. E. Camfield
Lenna B. Sachs
Owosso
Wesley Sandall
Spokane
Washington
Parisian Sage Ad Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Beauty
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a remedy for dry brittle dull or thinning hair and itchy scalps. It claims the first use removes dandruff cools the scalp and improves hair softness wave and abundance. A 50 cent bottle is advertised. Local notes report residents visiting relatives and holiday travel across Alma Stanton Cedar Lake Ithaca Mt. Pleasant Owosso and Peoria with various family visits and vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Rhodes
Tempered under pressure man keeps calm in crisis
A reflective line notes the value of self control, praising a person who maintains composure regardless of adversity. It frames steady temperament as a key character strength that prevents escalation and supports steady leadership.
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H&o
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Hsinger's
George Guilds
Oliver Jacques
Claud McFarran
Isabella Horton
Cedar Corners
Wm. Horton
Clare Reid
Perris Township
Alma Mathewes
J. W. Mathewes
Grace Guilds
John Young
Havel Chase
Charley Chase
Ivah Tallon
Ferris Institute
Tom Tallon
Hilinger Mercantile Co
Mable Howe
Roland Valence
Jeffer Beemis
M. E
Breckenridge
W. E. Swope
Ray Ellison
Ellison
Ethel Markham
Forest Hill
B. O. Markham
Wyeth
Paul
Miss Best
Fred Johnson
Herbert Evans
Eaton Rapids
Hilsinger’s
Quality Grocery
Smith Bros
Owens
Methodist Notes
Methodist News
Northeast
Ferris
J. E. Converse
Optician
Jennie Woodard
Rhea Seaman
Peoria
Cora Skinner
Howard Hicks
Phil Hicks
Ruth Graham
Mt. Pleasant College
Graham
la Villa Yester
Lydia Evey
John Carter
Mrs. Olmstead
Humphreys
Humphreya
Humphreys’ Homeo, Medicine CO
Tilliam and
Ann Streets
New York
Home Lumber & Fuel CO
Forest Hill Elevator
Elmer N. Post
Story & Clark
E. R. Belore
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