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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
3
Riverdale notes mix social calls business callers and church services with several names and places. Walter Rumdio and Henry Valance discussed events while Joseph Kies of Ferris and Chis Hoary of Greenville visited town. Wm Pitt supervised town affairs as funerals and services occurred and Roy Davengort led local contracting efforts.
The Riverdale hotel once run by Albert Milner for years was transferred Saturday to Charles Warner of Eton Hall. Milner promised clean, up to date amenities at reasonable rates and the hotel remains a popular stop for travelers. Warner is the new proprietor and local reaction is that the service should remain satisfactory. Many local items follow about residents and visiting, with minor notices of travel and events in Riverdale and nearby areas.
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Elm Hall this week sees Delbert Hicks praising the best oysters while Jesse Lott visits from Barryton to see his brother Perry. Several townsfolk attend basketball in Riverdale and Alma, with fishing by Claude Lavay and Odley Charter catching a sixteen pound carp. Community notes cover grange oyster night, class elections, installation of G A R and W R C officers, revival services, and school visits. Mrs Strayer sells property to Jesse Birdsall and plans move to Elwell then Onaway, as the town hosts services and sleigh rides with regional ties to Alma and Riverdale.
Mr and Mrs Bert Gee called on Ed Rockafellow. Leona Lockard works at James Gargett s. Ross Halliwill visits his parents Alonzo and Mrs Halliwill. Ed Gee leaves for Washington. Frank Gee visits Rockafellow. Lee Rockafellow and family visit Roy Kress. Sumner Center school hosts an 8 carpet rag and box social at James Gargett s Friday Eve Jan 21. Sarah Davis and daughter Nina visit near McBain.
R E Moble of Riverdale was in town on business Tuesday. Marry Hont of Elwell visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ira Haunt for a few days last week. Lawson Ferris of Kalamazoo came Thursday to visit relatives and friends. Miss Wiltse returned from her home in Lekonsha Saturday to resume her school duties. School opened after a two week vacation with a full school.
Local notes from Elwell recount social visits, family updates, and community events. Names such as Mrs Winderiath, Miss Liltin Oruin, Mr Weshey Pullertons, and others appear amid references to care for relatives, Christmas gatherings, and weekly town activities. The column lists numerous residents and their connections, plus mentions of travel and health matters affecting households.
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