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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1909

Page

7

Hart of Sanford Charged With Indecent Liberties

Hart of Sanford, age over 70 and long time teacher, is charged by county officials with taking indecent liberties with an eleven year old girl. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to circuit court. David Henry Payne, 70, died at Mobile Alabama and was buried on his own farm as his ill wife requested the body be brought to her bed.

Hart Sanford Isabel David Henry Payne Mobile Ala

Central Pine River News Notes Local Departures and Moves

Central Pine River briefs cover visits in St Louis by Mr and Mrs David Wilkinson and kin. Mrs Lloyd White from Alma staying with her in laws. Hillbright couple moving to J L Sprague farm. Hamlin ill with Jagrippe. Pleasant kin staying with Mrs Clark Thomas. Will Sloan baled hay. Estella Edwards closes Wright district school for health. Wm Furrough guest of Wilkinson. Diberti family moving from Udell place. Dayman to move onto Udell Place renting for one year.

David Wilkinson St. Louis Geo. Boyer Boyer Mesdames Willard and Anderson Ondine Nathan Boyer Lloyd White Alma HH. J. White Hillbright Sumnerton Wm. Sloan Sloan Estella Edwards Wright Wm. Furrough Wilkinson

Bear hunting tale from Sheridan and local pioneer profile

Ed Herriot of Sheridan and Robi Sharp of Gladstone hunted a log bear on Sunday. Herriot shot the mother bear, kept three cubs thriving after nursing by frequent interviews. Clare Courier notes Josph Riley of Trufant, Montcalm county pioneer, arrived in Greenville in 1807 and has been a member of the Masonic lodge for 48 years.

Ed Herriot Sheridan Robi Sharp Gladstone Section 26 Clare Courier Josph Riley Trufant Montcalm Greenville Boos Groenville F. & A. M. Lodge Howard

Riverdale Notes From Town and County Events

Riverdale reports a break in at Hobck and Son stores with no theft. Weather may drove trespassers seeking shelter from heavy rain. Mrs. Harrington elderly and ill. Moblo's ads for warm felts. Dewitt Ellsworth seriously ill, Dr. McLoughlin visits. Riverdale elevator operates only Mondays and Saturdays due to repairs. John Adams improving after long illness. Local promotions urge buying good groceries at Moblo's. Undersheriff Genvis in town on business. Superintendent French preached at M B church. Struble visits from Shepherd. Big dance at Wyeth’s hall on Friday evening. MoBro ads mention Alma markets. Mrs. Heth Dwyer of Fortis near Elm Hall ill. Albert Miner planning a regulator clock. Henry Tucker hopes Taft visits Riverdale. Mrs. Lee Houck birthday celebrated. Miss Philata Sherman dies at Kim Hall home. funeral held. North Mudating F. Rowland attends Republican county convention and elected as delegate to state convention in Grand Rapids. plans Lincoln club banquet.

Hobck & Son P. G. Harrington Moble & Co Dewitt Ellsworth Dr. McLoughlin Elwell Riverdale John Adams Moblo's Genvis Alma W. P. French M. B N. W Struble Shepherd H. Rowland Wyeth's Hall Reall Houck Almankiets Heth Dwyer Fortis Shatfer Elm Hall Albert Miner Landier Miner Henry Tucker Taft Jack Moble Lee Houck Philata Sherman Nice Charles Elliot Kim Hall North F. H. Rowland Ithaca Grand Rapids Lincoln Club

Forest Hill Notes and Social Roundup

The Ladies Aid will host a corn supper Friday night February 19. Local residents report travels and visits including W Lake returning to Farwell, and Harry Markham with sister Lillian visiting Middleton. O L Convis of Alma called on EW Lake family. Clarence Runs is ill. George Kemp went to Ithaca Friday as a Republican convention delegate. Fred Kemp and wife from St Louis visited Forest Hill. A small party celebrated Leo Stinard at Jay Galick’s home Saturday. Lincoln day exercises planned at Pine school Friday afternoon. Special church services run through next week conducted by Rev Pallake. Mra Wood is ill, Nellie Sharlow helping.

W. Lake Farwell Harry Markham Lillian Middleton O. L. Convis Alma Lake Clarence Runs George Kemp Ithace Fred Kemp St. Louin Forest Hill Leo Stinard Jay Galick Lincoln Pine School Rev. Pallake Mra. Wood Nellie Sharlow

Pomona Grange session at Arcada notes and visitors

Arcada Grange No. 500 held a regular session with nineteen members present and four officers. W M presided as bills and committee reports were approved and seven candidates were elected for initiations. Lectures, songs, and a Lincoln sketch completed the meeting with visitors welcomed.

Arcada Grange No W. M Slater Titus America Wood Bamber Titus Lincoln Clark Kuhlman Grange Battle Hymn of the Republic Terris Farmers’ Union Grange Isabella County Boman and Bailey

Sumner News Roundup From a North Dakota Town

Sumner residents hear Lincoln Day exercises and a Maccabee hall masquerade planned for February. Local visits include Mrs Schlappin returning from Tustin and Howard Philips from Arkansas. A.J. Dyer and Mrs Dyer call on ill Mrs Shaffer, while Judge Dodds fines Chas Van Ciea for Sunday saloon entry.

Dodds Costa Chas van Ciea Mt. Pheasant Tis

Simple Home Made Mixture Claims Rheumatism Cure

A newspaper note promotes a home made remedy for rheumatism using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Sarsaparilla. It advises dosing after meals and at night with ample water, claiming kidney cleansing and relief for urinary troubles and other diseases, urging readers to obtain ingredients from a pharmacy.

Managing Poultry for Best Results

The article argues for improved poultry housing stressing sunlit, well ventilated designs, and lower, accessible perches. It compares hothouse housing unfavorably, advocates south facing openings, muslin curtains on cold days, and proper insulation. It covers colony houses, roost dimensions by breed, flooring options, and the need for dry, warm, clean conditions to minimize disease and boost egg production.

Howe Powis

Dry Rot of Corn in Illinois Crops

Illinois station researchers report dry rot in corn has grown to major economic concern. Diplodia maydis is the main cause, responsible for about 90 percent of losses in recent seasons, with 1906 losses at 4.5 percent of the crop and 1907 losses under 2 percent. Strategies urged include removing diseased ears, burning or burying residues, and delaying replanting corn for two years to curb spread.

T. J. Burrill J. T. Barrett Illnois Ilinois Burrill Barrett Minot

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The Bank of Riverdale H. E. Harry Asst. Cashier R. E. Moblo & CO L. Houck Pine River Grange Heights Oae Richards Bethany Avin Millers Commissioner Pike Mins Julia Wynne Melvin Sharrar Alvin Miller John Murphy Fred Clark North Star Will Kabiman Vivian California Hines Ray Woodard Henry Miner Will Godfrey Odessa Sebrand East Arcads Rollin Wood Frank Keefer Pomona Theca Byrd Clark Expreses Arcada Grange Sumner Schlappin Tustin Glen Picks J. F. Tucker Claw Ray Monks W. Philips Emory Mulford Amos Button Howard Philips Arkansas Maccabee Hall Apencer Farris Mra Otis Eagleston Harseiet Jinkey Leta Chambers Norman Setch-feld Geo Setchfeld W. J. Wilson Geo, Wilson Edwin Gott Runsell Mra J. L. Barber W. Ferris A. J. Dyer Miss Dyer Banday Mra Dyer Mae J. W. Clark Pennsylvania Experiment Station Zatto P. Wood Alma, Mich Ueéu Wonder F. C. Hyde J. G. Young, the Jeweler Union Phone Riverdale No. 14 Mich LUNDS Hewring Seston Ward Anid Peter Fechlingy
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