Local Happenings and Social News from Alma and Vicinity
Sunday visits and Monday departures mark a busy social spell in Alma. Miss Jessie Clark and Mr and Mrs Mindett welcomed a girl, while Geo Pink left for a Toledo visit. Ferris Institute student James Argent spent time with Alma friends as did Miss Rose Marvin of Shepherd with Mrs Wise and Miss Hicks. Chas Keyes of the Masonic Home suffers a minor stroke. George and Mrs Ricketts moved about visits, with plans to reach Alma later. A number of residents attend silver weddings in Petron, and Anderson resigns from Alnon State Bank to join Swift & Co in Chicago. Discreet staffing changes follow at the Pre-State Bank and Realty Opera House. A Briar Cliff Manor dispatch notes twenty five Miss Knox school boarders burned from a building fire, withMiss Margaret Haughavont among the escapees. A stray shepherd dog near College Street caused a fright, but authorities report the dog died of hydrophobia before trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Clark
Mr Pleasant
Benjamin Mindett
Geo. Pink
Toledo
Will Chamberlain
Mr. Pleasant
Alma
James Argent
Ferris Institute
Big Rapids
Mr Wan
Palmer
Miss Palmer
Iva Palmer
Detroit
Rose Marvin
Shepherd
Flora Wise
Dora Hicks
Chas. D. Keyes
Masonic Hlome
Bruce
FE Pollasky
Geo
Rickett's Shoe Store
D. W. Robinson
Geo. Ricketts
Indiana
Goshen
Messinger
Petron
Mas Pollasky
Rey Anderson
Alnon State Bank
Swift & Co
Chicago
Sarard
Witt
Anderson
Carl Adame
Opera House
Briar Cliff Manor
N.Y
Miss Knox
Margaret Haughavont
Wright Hall
Knox School
College Street
FM. Burkhead
Real estate transfers and mortgage notices fragment
A garbled list of property transfers and mortgage dealings includes multiple grantors and grantees such as M L Londerslager J Gardner CE Smith H J Barnhart and C R Rockwell with parcels described in sections tn wards and towns like Seville Ithaca Newark and St Louis. Values cited range from 300 to 12 000 dollars and cover nw sw se and other fractional interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Londerslager
A. E. Smith
J. Gardner
C. J. Haweetna
Ie Bey Hoeelde
CE. Smith
H. J Barnhart
North Star
North Ref
Iyedss
J. H. Dexter
CR. Rockwell
Seville
C. R. Rockwell
C. A. Travis
J. Dicken
A. Bigetow
Elba
A. E Smith
HB Moore
Newark
A. Smith
S. F. Godley
Lot
Barnes
Ithaca
Nichols
Church
St Lois
Kaempft
Montz
Arcade
St. Louis
Jeff Ithaca
North Arcada Community Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs C ait and Mr amd Mrs Byrd Clark visited the former's parents. Nelson family moved to Clarence Clark's tenant house. SH Epler aided ill daughter in Greensville. Miss Ella McMyrtre from Alma hosted Sunday school group. Charlie Rodgers clan visited William Godfrey. Vern Bamber farm hired hands again while J E Wise lent to J E Fuller. Alma visitors and local families joined social evenings and ice being cut by Kuhlmanns. Esther Smith and Vers Thompson with CH Smiths spent weekend locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cait
Amd
Byrd Clark
Mes HO Chirk
Nelson
Clarence Clark
SH. Epler
Greensville
Dear Thomas
Ella McMyrtre
Alma
M. E. Church
R Morse
Vern Baimber
Wm. Burgess
Alima
Wm. Godfrey
William Kuhlmann
E.R. Kuhlmann
Esther Smith
Vers Thompson
Mt. Pleasant
CH. Smith
Brainerd's Hospital Patient Roll and Visits
Dr and Mrs Brainerd entertain their Holly visitor Mrs LaVerne Marsh this week. Reva Grover, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Grover, arrived with fever. Richard Small from St Louis returns after a month in hospital. Win Campbell of Lonia, J W Morton kin, admitted Thursday. Dr Brainerd aided by Drs Sayers and Young. Wm Haistand of St Louis admitted Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd
LaVerne Marsh
Holly
Reva Grover
Mroo
Thomas Grover
Tr Lamb
Richard Small
St. Lois
Impr
Win Campbell
Lonia
J. W. Morton
Shepherd
Sayers
Young
Wm. Haistand
St Louis
MI DNA Stomach Tablets Promise Quick Relief
Five minutes relief from sourness gas and heartburn with MI DNA stomach tablets. Charles Rhodes sells them for 50 cents a box, guaranteed to banish indigestion or money back, compact in a neat metal box for pocket carry. Also recommended for nervousness sleeplessness and biliousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rhodes
Muhn buys Chase farm in West Arcada area
J Y Muhn has purchased the farm vacated by Charlie Sullivan and will repair it while his son in law moves in. A party from Ohio is moving onto the Chase farm also known as the Jonathan Coaster farm. Mr and Mrs J H Allis visited the Salsbury family in St Louis and spent Sunday with Mrs R A Gee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Muhn
Charlie Sullivan
Ohio
Chase Farm
Jonathan Coaster
J. H. Allis
Salsbury
St. Louis
R. A. Gee
Advertised Letters List for Alma Michigan 1912
Advertised list for the week ending February 10 1912 in Alma Michigan shows names including W H Allison C H Clark Mrs Chas Miller Geo Smith Mr Hoyt Wilson Vandermark. Unclaimed letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on February 26 1912 per C F Brown postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Mich
W. H. Allison
C. H. Clark
Chas
Miller Geo. Smith
Hoyt Wilson
Vandermark
C. F. Brown
P.M
Weather Summary January Temperature Readings
January weather records show mean maximum and minimum temps with values on the 18th. Precipitation totals include a 52 on the 8th and multiple days with rainfall. several days are clear or partly cloudy. A wood sale and a rental house advertisement follow, listing contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasegtarpeey
Fate of Michigan local option law seen in high court
In SINE OPTION LA the People v Eberle case before the United States Supreme Court could decide the fate of Michigan’s local option law. Prosecutor Bailey plans to move to dismiss the appeal on the theory the federal court cannot review pre sentence. If upheld, sentence would be imposed in the circuit court and the case would return to the high court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
the People
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Alma Resident
Alma resident Mia J. F. Sarton reports relief from severe backaches and pains after two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial urges readers to try the remedy, noting quick relief and no further aches, with Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Donn
Mia
J. F. Sarton
Lincoln Age
Mich
Down’s Nevels
Down
United States
Doan
Pioneering East Coe resident Marion Davis dies at 78
Marion P. Davis, an early East Coe settler who arrived in 1864, died February 5 at age 78 years 7 months after two years of poor health. Funeral held at his home with Rev. R. R. Cook. interment in St. Louis cemetery. He was an elder of the Disciple church for decades. Relatives from Midland Edmore St Louis and Mt Pleasant attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion P. Davis
R. R. Cook
Chesaning
St. Louis
Davis
Disciple
W. W. Ross
Midland
A. Ross
Edmore
J. J. Burlingame
Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Money-Back Guarantee
The Rexall Store at The Central Drug Store, F. O. Grover, 198, promotes Rexall Hair Tonic with a money-back promise if it fails to deliver. The ad claims it erases dandruff, stimulates growth, and helps prevent baldness without greasiness or staining, offered in 30 cent and 1.00 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Cenral Drug
F. O. Grover
Alma Council Meeting Proceedings Held Feb 1 1912
Regular Alma Common Council session notes motioned to approve journal, accept printing report, and footings for various bills. Aldermen Wright Cook and others present with Montigel presiding. adjournment set for Feb 11 at seven p.m. City Clerk D W Adams and Mayor J M Montigel signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Mich
City of
J. M. Montigel
Alds
Fuller
Wright
Cook
Vaullerton
Fraker
Palfrey
Journal
Ald Wright
Ald
Eral Fund
Alma Grain and Lumber Sig
Alma Journal
Pri Ing
Highway Fund
David Howe
Berman Bros
WATER
Capel Hardware Co
Michigan Sugar Co
J. Amon
W. G. Sharp
W. Adams
Montigel
Church Announcements From Local Faith Groups
Multiple congregations list service times and activities including First Church of Christ Scientist Knights of Pythias hall readings and Sunday 10 15 a m services, Methodist Church 10 45 a m and 7 80 p m, St Mary's Alma February 10 at 3 pm high mass and children's instructions, Lutheran German service January 28 at 2 pm, Church of Christ Sunday 10 am worship 11 am Sunday school, St Johns prayer times, M B Church services and leagues, Baptist Church Sunday 10 am 7 pm and 11 90 Sunday school, Junior BYP U and prayer meetings, Presbyterian Church worship 10 am 7 pm Bible school 11 30 am and 6 pm with midweek prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Knights of Pythias
Fren Methodist Church
Ron
W. Center
Cedar Street
G. W. Kisler
St. Mary's
Alma
Atea
St. Louis
Church OF Christ
Ia Potten
O. E. Society
St. John's Church
J. Frank Jackson
M. B
Epworth
Presbyterian Church
H. L. Crain
State Street
Tribe of Ben Hur Installs Officers for 1912 at Alma
The Tribe of Ben Hur held a public installation of officers on Tuesday evening February 6 1912. Officers named included Past Chief Benton Carter Cheff J D Helman Judge Chas Graim Teacher Ginevra M Vought Scribe Mary E McLean Keeper of Tribute Glenn Hicks Captain Carl Walthers K of J G Millie Perry K of Go Mrs JD Helman. A banquet followed served by lodge ladies with music games cards and dancing. Beaming with harmony attendees departed around 2 am after Home Sweet Home ending a very enjoyable evening and wishing a prosperous year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribe of
Ben Hur
Benton Carter
J.D. Helman
Chas, Graim
Ginevra M. Vought
Mary E. McLean
Glenn Hicks
Carl Walthers
Wilber Price K
J. G
Alma
Personal interest items from a 1910s ads page
Green cut ground bone for chicken feed offered for sale by C. Brewer. Sharrar & Moore promote farm sales and listings. WANTED dressmaking services with guaranteed work by Mrs. David Hole. Found money to claim by owner proving property. Geo. W. Palfrey announces found money. For sale a home at 422 East Downie Street with modern conveniences and lot, terms may trade for horses. Bell telephone 215 listed. Alma Ste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer
Sharrar & Moore
East
Downie Street
Bell Telephone
Alma Ste
Alma Hive L. C. Officers and Aides Listed
Correction lists officers and assistants for Alma Hive L C T M No 882 including Mary Parker as Comrade Mary A Clow as Lieutenant Commander Ginevra Vought Henrietta Hubble Anna Leonard Ada Clark Myrtle Harvey Hattie White Gertrude Joseph Carrie Stoddard Myrtle Miller as pianist and others in support roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hive
L. C
P. C
Mary Parker
Mary A. Clow
Ginevra Vought
P. K
Henrietta Hubble
R. K
Anna Leonard
Ada Clark
Myrtle Harvey
Hattie White
Gertrude Joseph
Carrie Stoddard
Myrtle Miller
Post office opens on Washington's Birthday hours
Post office will be open for mail delivery on February 22 from 10 to 1. City carriers will make one morning delivery and their window will operate with Rural Carriers during that hour. Rural carriers may observe the holiday. The Wm. Moyer Post and Woman's Relief Corp held a pleasant event on Lincoln's birthday February 12 in their hall with oysters, refreshments, music, recitations, and remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wm. Moyer
Woman's Relief Corp
Lincoln
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Arcada
Brainerd's Hospital
Telephone Bell
Fmith & Walston
Alma R
Record Office
Jackson
U. S. Supreme Court
East Coe
Council Proceedings
Mermon
Adolph Sauer
W. FE. Dory
Hoosier
Sbreas
Crandell & Scott
Miles
David Hole
Grajot Ave
Geo. W. Palfrey
A. F. Eicher
Argada
Alpha Treta
Coch
Dennis H. Grady
Kathryn Grady
Lafayette
Ind
Realty Opera House
Evenue
J. C. Rockwell
Gunny
Koontown Parade
Wheaton & Sons
W.R. ©. Thimbs Club
Ed Adams
Prospect Ave
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