Rural News Highlights Local Socials And Revivals
Rural news records visits, family gatherings, and a two week revival led by Elder Murray. Text notes illnesses, travel to nearby towns, and homecomings with mentions of Lillian Johnson, Adella Leonard, Elizabeth Leonard, Ruth Salsbury, and George Loomis among others. Unclear details include names, places, and dates due to OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minvde Leonant
Near Hiwell
Mate Tethiel
Murray
Measant
Lillian Johnson
Shepherd
Adella Leonard
Cow Village
Nelson Belcher
Minor
Homer
Elizabeth Leonard
Clarkson
Elder Murray
E. Leonard Mail
Ella Leonard
Morgan Leonard
Ruth Salsbury
Willis Hopkins
Carl
Charles Oliver
Alma
Tlix
Erippe
Obituary of U4 Dyer From Ferris Area Pioneer Soldier
U4 Dyer, born October 8, 1843 in Oakland County Michigan, died January 4 1917 from pneumonia at age 79 2 27. He moved as a child to Greenville Montana then Day Township Ferris area. Enlisted 1864 discharged 1866 due to disability. Married Alice E Shaffer May 3 1874. Survived by wife daughter Mrs Leslie Woodward one grandchild and many relatives. Funeral January 7 at 10:00 a.m. at home conducted by Rev Samuel Bollinger. Interment Perris cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer
Oakland County
Michigan
Greenville
Montcalm County
Day Township
Alice E. Shaffer
Ferris
Ferris Church
Leslie Woodward
Samuel Bollinger
Perris
School Report for District No 7 Ave Cada
District No 7 Ave Cada monthly school report ending January 9th shows 18 days attended, 21 enrolled, total attendance 329, average daily attendance 18. Listed non tardy/absent students Irene Frankie Wilbur Ries Zelma Thelma Isham Frede Church Mabel Crist. visitors Mary Heard Elizabeth Udell. teacher Prancie Beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distriet No
Avecada
Irene Frankie
Wilbur Ries
Zelma
Thelma
Isham
Frede Church
Mabel
Crist
Mary Heard
Elizabeth Udell
Prancie Beard
Home Cookery Southern Baked Ham and More Dishes
A fragmented colonial stove recipe roundup lists Southern baked ham with spice and wine baste, fish pudding steamed in a water bath with lemon and parsley, boiled rabbit with flour and pepper, cinnamon apples with sugar syrup, hashed brown potatoes, and a chocolate cream icing. The text edges hint at era cooking terms and measurements, preserving notable dish names and basic method steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reguar
Age Society Elections At Various Greek Groups
At Alpha Theta many officers were elected including Fowarden Arima Wave Colervan as Vice President Elfreds Adelle Hertetary Catherine Goodwill as Secretary and Ruth Bows as Treasurer. Zeta Sigma elected Robert E McAllister Earl Coleman Malcolm Smith Stanley A Warner and Chet Robinson Leland Fitch. Phi Phi Alpha named Carl Titus co President Ray Beshgetoor Emberson Ardis Thomas Jackson Lewis Sarvis and Melvin Vender. Homer Grimer was chosen janitor and Victor Harris joined the society. A yardmaster interviewed applicants for a driver position. Irishman Pat demonstrated a car and joked about entering the shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mba
Alpha Theis
Fowarden
Arima Wave Colervan
Elfreds
Adelle Hertetary
Catherine Goodwill
Gertrude Petery Treurer
Mildred McConkey
Buntinel
Ruth Bows Guide
Charlotte Hawes
Almanin Riporter
Muriel Net Sory
Cote
Wilhelmine Ritter
Bessie Creaser
Robert E. McAllister
Earl Coleman
Malcolm Smith
Stanley A. Warner
Chet Robinson
Leland Fitch
Almanian
Stub" Warner
Marlette
George Siementon
Phi Phi Alpha
Poent
Carl Titus
Ray Beshgetoor
Emberson Ardis
Thomas Jackson
Flist Crit Lewis Sarvis
Melvin Vender
Homer Grimer
Victor Harris
Fragmented text about neighbors and learning to express thoughts
An unclear passage mentions Themus and neighbors seeking to avoid him. It references wasted words, timing, and a reluctant sender. The text blends names, phrases, and disjointed ideas without a coherent narrative or dates.
Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a soothing healing remedy for coughs and colds. It promises relief after fifty years of use with pine balms and mild laxatives, claiming to ease throat strain, grippe, bronchial affections, and general vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir King
Dr. King
Progressive column adds Alma Home Building Co houses
S Clark praises a six room farm house bought from Alma Home Building Co as best seen yet. Garland Nevitt buys two bungalows on Michigan Heights lots fourteen and fifteen. both for sale. John Chick, Floyd Calkins, J A Pinkston, Elmer Mapes and spouses join the Progressive Column. homes are for sale on easy terms or not for sale. notice invites more locals to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Clark
Home Building Company
Alma Home Company
Alma
Alma Home Building CO
Garland Nevitt
Michigan Heights
John Chick
Floyd Calkins
J. A. Pinkston
Alma Home
Elmer Mapes
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L. G. Beshgetoor
Merchant's Realty Elk
Alma, Mich
Fred A. Gill
Union Phone
Pollasky Elk
Alma, Michigan
Thomas J. Carney
M. D. Merchants’ Realty
Ram
John D. Spinney
Merk L. Spinney
Pollasky Bik
Land & Johnson Bethel Cummings
Chick's Shoe Brace
F. C. Thornburgh
M. D
State St
J. G. Brownridge
Wright House
R. S. Watson
Saginaw General Hospital
Jacbner
Bidg. Saginaw, W. S
S. L. Bennett
Isabella Caverly
Oma
F. Bamber
Roth
DR. Wing
Wing
J. E. Converse Optometrist
Medels Instrumenta
East Superior St
F. J. So
Ee Chenet & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Hyhur Fie
Dawei
Netornih
Seville
G. J Poole
Riverdite
A. Thyram
Mt. Pleasant
Pauline Biggs
J. Guthrie
F Penrines
Jerseyvilles
George Barkey
Johe Loomis
Owosso
Otto Loomis Ie
Fren
Co Veosne
E. Loomis
J. Mager
O' Sly
William Vick
Ann Arbor
Shaffer
Detroit
Inlaw
W. Dyer
Vermeter
Homer Cummins
George Cummings
Dr. Cummings
Bedford Fuet
Libb
Beldingn
Summe Hoxie
Petro
Binnamon
Medina
AGE Society Elections
Fote Sigma
Zeta Sigma
Pat
Adel Collider
Iipotevniond
Wink
J.C. Pardee
Florist
J. P. Losey
Progressive
Optometrist
J. E. Wiggins
Nema
Memphreys
Romeo
Medicies
William Hirer
New York
Willem Street
Earl C. Clapp
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Electric Department
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