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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1910

Page

3

Riverdale News Sparsely Read in Jan 2 Town Chronology

A riverdale area column reports a range of local happenings from a hunting accident near the Wiltshire home resulting in Frank Wiltshire’s death to church renovations, fund drives, and community events. It notes an organ fund of Riverdale M E church, a Wyeths hall show poorly attended, a basketball result Riverdale over Elm Hall by one score, and various visits, auctions, and institute meetings in nearby towns.

Riverdale Elm Hall Riverdale Boys Elm Hall Boys Riverdale Fellows

Mrs Alite Wood Dead Near Riverdale

Mrs Alite Wood died of consumption at her home north of Riverdale. Funeral services were held at the ME church in Riverdale, with interment at Beaver Creek cemetery. Rev J Bartlett of Westaburg officiated. Survived by her husband, both long blind since childhood, active in farming and music, taught others, loved plants, and remained Christian until death after a year of declining health.

Aliie Wood Riverdale Thursady Beaver Creek J. Bartlett Westaburg College For Blind Wood Mrs Wood

Riverdale bank stockholders elect directors for year

Tuesday the stockholders of the bank of Riverdale met and elected directors for the ensuing year with no changes. Directors include A B Darragh Frank W Blair Thomas J Sadall Ross J Lathrop Wm H Owen B A Church N W Stroble and Fred H Rowlad.

Bank of Riverdale Riverdale A B Darragh Frank W Blair Thomas J Sadall Ross J Lathrop

North Arcada Social Guests Visit Kin

Mr and Mrs Charles Rogers of St Louis joined Wm Godfrey and family for Sunday events. Mr and Mrs Thomas Raycraft of Pine River township visited the latter's brother We Kobiman. Satur- Frank Keefer, Vern Bambro and Earl Kobiman with their wives attended.

Charles Rogers St. Louis Wm Godfrey Thomas Raycraft Pine River Township We. Kobiman Frank Keefer Vern Bambro Earl Kobiman

Local notes on residents and events in Forest Hill area

Mrs. Elmer Post is listed sick. L O T M M and K O T MoM officers installed at Forest Hill Thursday night. Wilkon and family hosting cousin this week. Mae Moody visiting nearby. Mrs Gibson of Alberta Canada visiting friends. Miss Myrtle Lewis and Mrs Eleanor Wright attended teachers institute in St Louis. Ray Biringham B Nevins Wm Hicks and A Page and wives spent Sunday at D Wood's. Prank Need lost a horse. Mr Jennets and family of Alm moving into new home.

O Macks Alma Mra Dora Wiley Hazel Barnhill Arcada Center Wm Burgess Wim Godfrey Elmer Post Forest Hill Wilkon Mae Moody Mrs Gibson Alberta Canada Myrtle Lewis Eleanor Wright Teachers’ Institute St. Louis Ray Biringham B. Nevins Wm Hicks A. Page D Wood

Charles Rhodes Announces Parisian Sage Agency

Charles Rhodes announces he has secured the agency for Parisian Sage a dandruff care and hair dressing guaranteed to cure dandruff in two weeks by killing microbes stop hair loss itch scalp and split ends money back. It promotes thick lush hair and costs 50 cents a large bottle at Charles Rhodes.

Charles Rhodes I'sisian Rhodes

Local notices from South West Pine River area

Community items list visits illnesses and travel across Alma, Ithaca, Isabella county and nearby towns. Hugh Johnson works in Lansing while Mrs Ferris is ill with lagrippe. Frank Newcomb's daughter visits. Flora Waldo learns of Clyde Waldo’s injury at Steptoe smelter and recovery. Mrs Sullivan’s birthday surprise event held recently. several families visit and travel for short terms.

Hugh Johnson Lansing EC Ferris Lagrippe

Narrow escape after gas incident at Lansing room

Time was reported and a postal card shower given. Hugh Johnson, who went to Lansing about 10 days ago, had a narrow escape from death. A friend found him and his roommate in distress after they had retired. The clerk forced the door. the doctor arrived, two hours passed before they were taken to care. The boys, unfamiliar with gas, blew it out instead of turning it off. Friends hope this writing finds them better.

Hugh Johnson Lansing Eas Hugh

Local Visits and Storm Disrupt Alma Area

West Sumner and Alma activities fill the week with visits from Susie Hawes in Saginaw and E Baldwin and Stearns family from Eureka. Seaman sick, roads blocked by Thursday and Friday storms, box social at Maccanee hall postponed, Prudential Nursery Co representative from Kalamazoo in town, and Brooks couple visiting Arrix over Sunday.

Seamen Alma Susie Hawes Saginaw Mr. E Baldwin Stearns Eureka Maccanee Hall Prudential Nursery Co Kalamazo Brooks Ats Arrix

Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised By Siler City Reader

A reader testimonial from Will A. Marsh of Siler City N C credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing piles and relief from itching boils fever sores eczema chapped hands and other skin troubles. The ad-style notice touts quick healing and broad use.

Piler Will A. Marsh Siler Ciny C. Vy

Local Folks and Visitors Share Sunday Gatherings

East Sumner reports Mr and Mrs Gay Horton and family and Mr and Mrs Claud Shepherd with Clay ton West spent Sunday with HOM Shepherd. Miss Hazel Pardee attended the teachers institute at St Louis Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Brown and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Clark. Alvin Harter of North Star visited Fred and Dall Mollman recently.

Frankie Kublama Florence Wood Teachers Institute St. Louis H. C. Clark S Con Byard Lark East Arcade Gay Horton Claud Shepherd Clayton West Hom Shepherd Hazel Pardee St Louie George Brown Frank Clark Alvin Harter North Star Fred and Dall Mollman

Making Life Safe Everywhere Pills Ad Claims Health Benefit

Dr King s New Life Pills advertised as a remedy for constipation biliousness dyspepsia indigestion liver trouble kidney diseases and bowel disorders. The ad promises easy, sure improvement and offers a 25 cent price at C F Browns.

Dr. King C.F. Brown

Sumner Center Social for January 21 1910

Miss Grave Peters visits sister Mrs. Milt Davis and Bernice Mille stays in St. Louis. Families including Rockafellow, Carter, Kress, Church and Potters share Sunday visits. A carpet rag and box social is planned next Friday night at James Greets in Sumner Center. Clyde Smead visits Mr. Milt Davis.

Miss Grave Peters Milt Davis Bernice Mille St. Louis Sumper Center James Greets Clyde Smead

Dr Walker Advertises Longstanding County Clinic

Facts For Sick People. Dr Walker has fitted regular appoint ments to Gratiot county for nearly fourteen years. The Doctor offers specialized treatment for chronic and acute diseases using updated methods and instruments. He cites a high success rate with many cures and references available. He treats stomach and heart diseases, catarrh, bronchitis, lung ailments, kidney and bladder troubles, anemia, rheumatism, skin and nervous disorders, and general chronic illnesses in men women and children.

Walker Gratiot Bayan Nis

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