Local Happenings In Alma And Surrounding Areas
Mrs Jerrett of Perrington transacted business in Alma Wednesday. Miss Ida Smith of Crystal visits her sister Mrs G W Wright. Union Telephone booth removed from Rhodes Drug store. E C Phillips of St Louis paid a Wednesday morning visit. Silas Moody of Park Lake visited Alma Wednesday. Alma Art Club meets March 4 with Mrs J M Montigel. New spring coats and suits arriving at Mrs P J Adams cloak store. Mr Livingston freight agent at St Louis made a business trip to Alma Wednesday. Mrs Seth Frisbie of Forest Hill entertaining her mother Mrs E R White of Alma. James Weeks and William Brewer of St Louis in Alma on Wednesday afternoon. C H Barrett of Morristown visiting sister Mrs O F Parker for rest of week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerrett
Perrington
Alma
Ida Smith
Crystal
G. W. Wright
E. C. Phillips
St. Louis
Silas Moody
Park Lake
Livingston
Seth Frisbie
Forest Hill
E. R. White
James Weeks
William Brewer
C. H. Barrett
Morrestown
O. F. Parker
Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo Endorsed by Stage Beauties
Local women and famed stage stars like Ethel Barrymore and Natalie Alt praise Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo for glossy, silky hair that stays put. The Rexall products promise no oil or color change, with quick, harmless cleansing. sold at Grover's Drug Store in Rexall packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Barrymore
Elsie Ferguson
Natalie Alt
Louise Dresser
Rose Coghlan
Lauretta Taylor
Harmony
Rexall
Grover's Drug
Seville Center wedding bells and local visits noted
Rodney Anderson returns from Cadillac. Alfred Miller and Frank Lippert visit Harris. Willy Campbell entertains a sister from Owosso. Henry White returns after illness. Numerous calls in Alma and Riverdale. Stork brings a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Carll. March 5th Ladies Aid meetup planned. Several cross-town visits and a horse race outing. Will Carll rents Sheldon farm north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Miller
Frank Lippert
Harrs
Willy Campbell
Owosso
H. M. Miller
Riverdale
Henry White
Tommy Licas
Alma
Advent Aid
John Carll
F. E. French Jr
Mikesell
Jacob Lippert
C. C. Wonders
Mrs. A. Page
Seville Center Ladies’ Aid
A. E. Miller
Zelma Miller
Shirley Wiltshire
George
Ruth Shong
Stork
Charlie Carll
Levi Pritchard
Sumner Township
Henry Miller
F. J. French
Elwell
French
Will Shong
Claude Whitford
Henry
Alex Miller
Jas. Covell
Harry
Alma High School
Will Carll
Sheldon Farm
Alma School News Highlights Freshmen Class Activities
Alma High and Alma College events fill March planning with indoor track, Cantata preparations, and sleigh rides. Officers elected for Lambda Sigma. Verne Handley entertaining. Dr Clarke spoke on church duties. Wolford praised as speaker. Track meet rescheduled to March 20 due to Alma’s Art Exhibit. baseball schedule in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
Gardner
Miss Smith
Grand Rapids
Lambda Sigma Society
Marie Doane
Mildred McConkey
Lara Miller
Cleo Gill
Verne Handley
Verne
Clirke
Alma College
Biie
Lansing High School
Alma
H. S
Emr
Community Notes From a Winter Gathering
Center residents plan a move soon while guests attend a funeral in memory of 12, White. Mrs. George Richards of Lansing and Iva Carll visit Cadillac connections. A sleigh party for the Aid Society and a card party at Miller households highlight a harvest of social visits and a weather-affected turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Fisher
Herbert Fisher
Wiltshire
George Richards
Lansing
White
Iva Carll
Cadillac
Rodney Anderson
Ethel Miller
Business University
Grand Rapids
A. I. Miller
Louis Pratt
Aid Society
Dennis Welch
Leon
Edward
H. M. Miller
Weltha Mikesell
Ed. Merillat
Mary Wiltshire
Claude Mallory
Civic League to hold meeting with special election
The Civic League plans a regular meeting Friday March 6 at 3 pm in the free reading room. A special election will choose delegates to the National Federation of Woman's Clubs biennial convention in Chicago in June. Mrs Ely Brewbaker, Corresponding Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
National Federation of Woman's Clubs
Chicago
Ely Brewbaker
Alma Defeats Bay City Western In Close Basketball Clash
In a Friday night Bay City match Alma edged Bay City Western as Capt Jessup left with an ankle injury. Gaffney and Nichols starred, Smith found luck scarce, and Perry played stout defense while Andrews and Nichols led the visitors. A lively preliminary between Faculty and Reserves ended 21 to 5 with Muscott and Gaffney among the standouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City Western
Alma
Jessup
Gaffney
Smith
Perry
Nichols
Andrews
Ellsworth
Muscott
H. S
Bay City
Alma—Beemens
Pinkham
Dutt Phillips
Essup
Perry Nichols
Phillips
Wood
Morris
Fr. Mulvey
Ole G Hodge
Maner Mith
Collins
Dutt BeNsworth
Maher Maxwell
Ada Crisp
Haner Mayte
George W Pulfry Inquiry at Hotel Ar Catia
An inquiry involving George W Pulfry is noted this week at Hotel Ar Catia. Details remain limited as officials review documents and confer with witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Pulfry
Hotel Arcatia
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Alma Resident
Alma resident Ezra Robinson of 113 Grant Ave testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved rheumatic back pains and irregular kidney action after lifting. He praises Rhodes' Drug Store and recommends the product, noting continued satisfactory results. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets Dean's Kidney Pills priced 3 cents at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Ezra Robinson
Grant Ave
Alma
Mich
Doan
Rhodes’ Drug Store
Mr. Robinson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Probate Notice for John Ross Estate in Gratiot County
In the Probate Court of Gratiot County at Ithaca on February 7 1914 judge Potts orders that the petition to admit a last will and the administration be granted to P W Creaser or other suitable person. A three week notice is ordered by publication in the county newspaper with first insertion February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Creaser
Ultablis
Pose
Hannti
Lee Potts
Elle Jenne
Special Interest Items for Sale in Osceola County
Eighty acres of land near Marion Osceola County offered for sale cheap or trade for city property. Inquiry to F W Hooper. Draying services available via Smith and Walstow. Wanted piano player for Realty Opera House entertainments, inquire Karl Adams, Manager. For rent furnished front room by Mrs Standard at 708 State St. Horse, five years old and 1500 pounds for sale by Berman Bros. For rent suite of rooms in Gaffney Block. For rent one store building in Arcada Block suitable for various business and living rooms for family. This is a worthy proposition. Con
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola County
Marion
F. W. Hooper
Opera House
Karl Adams
Arcada Block
Miss Katchan Visits Sister in Grand Rapids
Miss Clara Katchan of Grand Rapids visits her sister Mrs. L C Stinchcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Katchan
Grand Rapids
L. C. Stinchcomb
Advertised Letters in Alma For Week Ending Feb 23 1914
Alma Michigan readers learn the weekly advertised letters list for the week ending February 23 1914. Included are Mrs John Gallager and Mrs Thos Harris among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Michigan
John Gallager
Thos, Harris
Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble sells well
A Vermont man credits Dr King’s New Discovery with relief from a stubborn cough and pneumonia aftermath. The ad claims the first dose provides relief and endorses the medicine for coughs colds and lung trouble with a money back guarantee. Sold by Wheaton & Sons Rhodes Drug Store and Rexall Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Cavendish
Dr. King
Wheaton & Sons
Rhodes Drug Store
F. O. Grover
Rexall Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gratiot County
Alma Record Company
C.J. Brown
Union
Alma Art Club
J. M. Montigel
P. J. Adams
W. E. Baker
Seville Center News
Hopkins
Laura Amsbury
DER
Drayiing
Telephone
Smith & Walstow
Gaffney Block
March
C. F. Brown
Pollasky Block
D. W. Robinson
Alma, Mich
Cushing & Benedict
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