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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1903

Page

8

International conference to advance good roads agenda

Representatives from Mexico Canada and every state in the union will meet in Detroit February 18 and 19 to discuss intercapital highway plans and a proposed 20 million federal aid bill. The conference aims to form cross border cooperation with state and local governments and push for a federal highway commission.

Mexico Canada Sunnel Horatio F. Earls Detroit Cironntion United States Congress Brownlow Tennessee Department of Agriculture Union Roosevelt Reid Makers Conerras Bliss Michigan Cal Gond Roads New York and Chicago Road Association Connecticut Valley Highway Association Automobile Club of America American Road Makers Good Roads Tte California Annie B. Pitcher Misa Pitcher

We Take the Chances Major Neo Pills Ad

An advertisement for Major's Neo Pills promises relief for stomach neuralgia gastritis and stomach pain. The notice cites 1248 Bivins & Rhodes as the contact and suggests a guaranteed recommendation.

Major

Alma College Social and Academic Happenings

Alma College scenes include Henr y Socle Sunday with his girl in Pitot Miss Bows Olin from Kalamazoo joins the music department. Men work on a new ice house south of Wright Hall. Elmore Petty John plans to enter the commercial school Monday. Rev J von Page of Marvengo NL visits. Sleigh party of college students with Miss Allen chaperon at Mr Quick’s home. Saginaw Y M C A team loses to college squad 16 to 12. Weekly talks and prayers grow in spiritual interest. Y M C A election set for Friday at 4 15 in the chapel to elect officers and delegates for Pontiac convention.

Henvy Socle Pitot Bows Olin Kalamazoo Wright Hall Elmore Petty John Commercial School the College J. von Page Marvengo Mitchell Miss Allen Mr. Quick Saginaw Y. M.C Messrs. Shiner Jennings Cratwenburg Willams and Whitney Moers Pontiac Mra A. W. Wright Detroit J.C. Bright Lansing Alma Mr. Bright Moti Brght M. O'Boyle Mr. Pleasant Jo W. Roberts Klondike O'Boyle A. J O' Boyle Stork C. G. Rhodes Charley Rhodes Earle Opera House Eb, West Department of Agriculture Washington D.C M. BE St. Louw Law Week

Our Schools Attendance and Local Contests Report

D F Lyon visited Tuesday while sleigh riding marked the day. Retta Scott, Willie Enslick and Zolle Wank appear in notes from various grades. About 650 are enrolled across two schools with many absentees for illness. Mira Johnson and Miss Smith visited the eighth grade. local oratorical contest is planned for next month. Examinations next week promise promotions in several grades. Seniors hosted a reception at Grace Mersinger's. Grace praised as ideal entertainer.

Zolle Wank Henry Lockwood Hazel Goss Mira Johnson Ithsca Miss Smith Riverdale Mice Grace Mersinger Grace A. Picher

Frank Milliken Dead In Fenton After Ill Long Sickness

Frank Maxwell Milliken, youngest son of F M Milliken, died at his parents home in Fenton after a lingering illness from consumption. Born Sept. 19, 1879, he helped run the family hotel business and was noted for bright prospects and business ability. Funeral held at home with interment in Fenton cemetery. survived by his parents and brother H A Milliken of Fiat.

Frank Milliken Sndore F M Milliken Fenton Suncayinet Alma Milliken Fenton Independent Frank Jast H A. Milliken Fiat Francis Maxwell Milliken Busines Owewo Lex Onenewus Fentoo

New Mail Box System Tested by Post Office

The post office experiments with a new mail box device to curb delays caused by missed boxes during routes. Boxes will ring a bell and log the caller's number and time at a central station, similar to police reporting, to track collectors.

Post Office

Perry Davis Painkiller Ad Promises Quick Relief

An old weathered ad extols Perry Davis Painkiller as a universal remedy for aches. It claims internal use relieves pain and promotes rapid comfort, with all druggists selling the product under the tagline There is but one Painkiller Perry Davis.

Perry Davie Perry Davis

Brick for Sate sells brick locally in Alma area

Chimney brick, building brick and foundation brick available in large or small quantities. Prices right. Brick yards two and one half miles north of Alma. Union phone 197. 1938 to 1941 W H H Surrit and Sons, Props.

Alma Union W. H. H. Surrit & Sons Props

Court Proceedings Regarding Bond Conditions and Examination

A court orders examination and allowance procedures for a case involving custody or guardianship. The document notes dates for hearings, with references to March and June terms and mentions compliance with court requirements.

Probate of will for James Wallace in Grint County

The probate court in Grint County Michigan held on January 16 to consider the will of James Wallace late of the village of Hhwes. Seaver, judge, ordered notices to heirs and legatees to appear on February 19 to show cause why the petition to admit the will to probate should not be granted.

Roke Mictigan Grint Sesson Daly Luey Loar Bald Tehace

Plain Talk on Dr. A W Chase Nerve Pills

Alma citizen A Fire praises Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills after two weeks use easing rheumatism and nervous headaches. He credits better sleep and overall improvement. Pills sold 50 cents per box at local stores and by Dr A W Chase Co Buffalo NY.

A. W. Chase Alma A. Fire Mich Lind Dr. A. W. Chase Sharrar & Mulholland

Miserable dyspepsia remedy pitched in almanac ad

The ad claims over three quarters of Americans suffer from dyspepsia and liver issues with sour stomach headaches palpitations heartburn and other symptoms. It promotes August Flower bottle at 75 cents with two doses promised to relieve. Sharrar Almanac.

United States Sharrar

Notice of Mortgage Sale in Gratiot County Michigan

Public sale of real estate in Gratiot County Michigan to satisfy a mortgage held by Warren Aigeby of Pontiac Michigan on a property described as the southeast quarter and other parcels in Alma or nearby areas. The sale is set for the ninth of March at the court house in the county seat, with bidding to start at a specified price to cover principal and interest, plus costs.

Jobart Osborn Walt Vara Theca Michigen Ottradol Damier Damon Lotenally Gretob Mieuiceo Pubdic Petree Kerenie Merle JO Urlip Grallol Letrain Warren State of Witt van Telber Fevniy Gt Newewiber D. lWh Ak Agia Vighi Tomas Hnalllu Aaid Lalbed Maren Soren Horomia Ibere Twliee Tom Pont Lewinnine Halbert Belin D. Hulbert Alina Berating State of Aden Rmi Kinte Varopbeil Couar Lawes Midbiuan Wiberth Libertiaf Omine Umiltot Tallowe Alms County of Gratin Micuienn Marcie Vata Athoroey

Notice to Creditors in Michigan Probate Court

In the county of Graton and state of Michigan creditors of John Wo Wilen, deceased, are notified to present claims to the probate court at the stated times. The notice sets examination dates and deadlines for filing, with the January 716 date and references to the villae of Uhaes and the Beavan probate official.

Tate Michigan Gain Enid Graton John Wo Wilen Marek Bihaea Jenemry Beane Beavan Dude Frobste

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