Riverdale Chips Delayed Letter and Local Happenings
Riverdale reports roller skating craze sweeping town with youths practicing diligently. Capt Thomas and family show drew applause at the show and concert. Dr Cogswell of Saginiw buys Fred Hudsons drug stock and plans improvements. W I Pratt departs for Florida for winter. Station agent Mr Taylor cheerful with cigars after a fine girl operator arrives weighing 10 pounds.
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Riverdale
Thomas
Cogswell
Saginiw
Fred Hudson
Pratt
Florida
Taylor
Wood's Mill Opens and Local Notices From Town
Mr Wm Wood's saw mill started Mondas. Mr Wm Medler has waved up Mrs Hillsinger's home. Miss Courter of Arcada visits her sister Mrs Lootals. Rev Hughs of Eli Hall gave a temperance lecture at the school house last Sunday evening. Fire found in the roof of Mr Loomis House last Thursday morning but extinguished before damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wood
Mondas
Wm. Medler
North Sumner Local News Summary
North Sumner notes B D Ackmoody moved to Ash ley to start a business. Mrs Keller formerly of Elwell now in Breckenridge visits old friends. Mrs Graves who broke her limb recently is comfortable. May Taylor of Alma teaches in Townsend district in her second term. E R Knapp moved back to his farm near the grange hall. Mrs James Denning returns home near Jonesville after visiting relatives. Recent rain ruined sleighing, delaying lumber camp travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.D. Ackmoody
Ashley
Keller
Elwell
Breckenridge
Graves
Townsend
May Taylor
Alma
E. R. Knapp
Grange Hall
James Denning
Jonesville
Mose
Local notes report illnesses deaths and a suspected foul play case
Mortle Butler is sick but improving slowly. Flowshing and wife visit Jackson. Mrs. John Dunlop visits her mother Mrs. Mallory in Montcalm county. A lif e boy from New Haven died of croup. Johu Langdon's death is linked to foul play and a postmortem is planned. A reporter describes an elderly woman living with her grandson found distressed and neglected. neighbors urged caretakers to supervise as winter threats persist.
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Mortle Butler
Geo. Kithy
Flowshing
Jackson
John Dunlop
Mallory
Montcalin County
Win Lewis
New Haven
Newbeane
Ihis
Johu Langdon
Wright
Alma Village Council Minutes Open Regular Session 1889
Alma Michigan village council minutes from a regular session show present and absent members, the treasurer presiding, motions approving claims for dray service and theater expenses, clerk instructed to issue orders, and receipt of the Legislative Journal for council use. A vote of thanks was given to Senator E B Green for sending the state legislature proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Mich
Dan
Vath
Common Council
Touters Pultrey
Hawlehus
Smith
Montigel
Green
Bagley
Tinker
Trestee Montigel
EL N. Chadwick
Legislative Journal of Prenent Seasion of
E. B. Green
Mr. Green
Connell
Annual Statement of Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Co Alma
Annual financial summary for the year ending December 31, 1888 of Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Co Alma Michigan Gratiot Isabella districts. Reports officers Levi B Quien president and secretary and lists members, cash on hand, assets, income, and expenses with totals and adjustments for past year. Contains names and items typical of corporate financial reporting in a 19th century local insurance firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Alma
Michigan
Gratiot and Isabella
Levi B. Quien
Anon
Alma Village audit report on marshal's accounts
Street committee reports on settlement with Village Marshal. Total village assessment in marshal's hands 50,112.00. returned taxes 2,554.00. cash deposited with bank as per vouchers 167.46. balance 50,611.00. Report submitted to President and Common Council, accepted and approved. Wheeler Mowrier, Clerk Banler, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Couel
AM. Mowrier
Waa
Banleh
Act
Paid Inspection and Directors Declaration in Gratiot County
Levi B. Quick and Geo Aldrich sign as president and secretary of a faulty real estate firm, sworn to truthfulness of a yearly financial statement in Alma Michigan. The notice invites agents to Portland Maine publishers Geo Stinton Co offering opportunities to join a canvassing business with no cost to start and promises of success for both men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temills
State of Michigan
Gratiot
Levi B. Quick
Geo
Aldrich
Salt Company
Qiiwek
Guo
S. Aldrich
Alma
Tila
Peau
T. A. Jonsson
Foxy Gratiot
Michigan
Geo. Stinton & Co
Portland
Maine
Art and General Publishers
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Mattie Voight
W.G. Johnson
Presbyterian Church
F. A. Leonard
Fort Og Eeee
Carnahan
Superior Wrest
T. A. Johnson
Notary Public
ConyerardAncountart Heal Retate
Io Ad Insurance Fannan
Murat
Clinton
Coun Oillée Corner
Tate
Perior Stree
W. Kelly
Webbs’ Drug Store
Wright House
Topuke
ED. Parker
T. J. Duff
St. Louis
Commercial Rouse Livery Barn
St.Louis
T. G. Duff
Amy
Riverdale Chips
Elwell Mappenings
North Sumner
Sumner
Aise Og
Dutta
Sista
Asesinas
Tan
ICOM
Hosteregos
Jana Parad
Tase
T. A Johnson
Jan. Souley
JW. Doan
C. Tabinaon
Toral
Banl S
Abe
Texas
Sanchez
Great Plains
McCullough
General Merchants
Gratiot County
Pollasky
McCullough & Button
WEBD
Congress
Boston
Robinson & Burtenshaw
A Brown & Archer
Herb
J. Martin
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