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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1914

Page

4

Sophomore team triumphs in 25 to 14 basketb all game

Hyde and Lin led a 13-0 second half surge as the Sophs defeated their foes 25-14. Willi Schulte drew baskets from long range while Spinney found quick release on jump shots. Schultz Nesbit and Keiehmman contributed, and spectators noted the depth of talent across all four teams.

Hyde Lin EM. Schultz Nesbit Cole W. Schulte Schulte Keiehmman Nivde Willi Schulte Spinney

Postal Savings Banks Raise Individual Deposit Limit

The senate committee on post offices and post roads will report favorably a bill to increase the limit of individual deposits in postal savings banks from 300 to 1000 dollars.

Senate Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads

Advertised Letters List from Kuva Michigan 1914

Postmaster warns that uncalled letters for the week ending January 19 1914 will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on February 2 1914. Names listed include Miss J Fenner Mr Mandoe Gasaway Fred Gro Mrs Josie Trish Me Mark Janicki G Roberts Robert Turner and others.

Kuva Mich J. Fenner Mandoe Gasaway Fred Gro Josie Trish Mark Janicki G. Roberts Robert Turner Brown

Order Appointing Time for Hearing Claims in Gratiot

State of Michigan Probate Court for Gratiot County orders creditors have four months to present claims against estate of Addie Van Val Kenture deceased. Hearing set for Saturday following four months. notice to run three weeks in Alma Record. Also order in Syman Ca hoot estate for conveyance of real estate. hearing January 1 at 10 am. notice to be published in Alma Record. Court: Lee Potts, Judge. Clerk: Helle Jeune.

State of Michigan Gratiot Salt Court Linea Addie van Tal Court Lee Potts Wali Weithe Michigay Hihmea Saldd Fresent Esate Syman Cahoot Charles Roe Mofiman Wis Alma Record Said J. Lee Potts Helle Jeune Ithaca Elizabeth Crismore John F. Swixart Ape Hest Anid Jlek borTs Helle Fenne Wente Gratioy J Lee Potts Alfred Holmes Nancy J Cohoor Eph Richardson Anid Court Atran Asid Helle Lenne Probrie

Probate Court notices set hearings on estates in Gratiot

The Michigan Probate Court in Gratiot County issues notices for the estate of Elizabeth Cris more appointing John F. Swixart as executor and scheduling hearing for four months hence on July 7 at 10:00 a.m. Public notice to run in the Alma Record for three weeks. A second notice sets February 16 at 10:00 a.m. for Alfred Holmes and Nancy J Cohoor estates with heirs determination and real estate inheritance, published in the Alma Record.

Probate action in Ithaca estate of Mary Alton

In Gratiot County at the Probate office in Ithaca a mid January term of court admitted the estate of Mary Alton to probate appointing W Crea administrator. Four months are allowed for creditors to file claims with a hearing set for Thursday May 11 at ten oclock. Public notice to be given by three successive publications.

State of Michigan Gratiot Ithaca Mary Alton W. Crea Ics

Crowned roads shed water via proper crown and drainage

A Tow a state agricultural college guide argues roads require a crowned or oval cross section to shed rain quickly. It advises a one inch to one foot crown for most conditions, balanced to avoid center rutting and wheel-digging while side ditches carry runoff efficiently.

J. BR. Davidson Towa Iowa Highway Commismission

Upkeep of an Earth Road Solved by Split-Log Drag

An article by H R Flint argues earth roads can be kept in good condition with the split log drag. It costs four to five dollars to build, requires few tools, and reduces ruts mud holes and dust. Metal drags are available. Emphasizes local road maintenance and eventual cement roads.

H.R. Flint

North County Notes From Ann Arbor And Proximity Visits

Michael Millet spent the past week in Ann Arbor while Thomas Connelly returned from Ann Arbor Saturday. Mrs M Millet called at Thomas Connelly's Thursday. Mrs Charles Egan from Canada is visiting relatives here. John Fox left Monday to continue studies at Ferris Institute. Mrs Frank Desmond, frail last week, is recovering. A crowd from this way attended a horse sale in Shepherd Saturday and dances at Crawford Friday night. Margaret and Katherine O'Brien spent last Saturday with their uncle Ed Duggan.

Michael Millet Ann Arbor Thomas Connelly M. Millet Charles Egan Canada John Fox Ferris Institute Frank Desmond Shepherd Crawford Margaret Katherine O'Brien Ed, Duggan

St Louis Visit Notes Highlight City Links

St Louis residents and relatives are noted visiting family in Ithaca and Sagina w. Mrs E Kane visits her son in Ithaca while Mrs George Coleman and Hagel call on Mrs A Reed in St Louis. Mrs E Bradley returns from Elsie after a week with her parents. C Baum and wife travel to Sag inaw as he joins Michigan Casualty Co.

E. Kane St. Louis Ithaca George Coleman Hagel A. Reed E. ©. Bradley Elsie C. Baum Saginaw Mr. Baum Michigan Casualty Company

Sumner News Update from Friday Local Visits

David Mulford was in Ithaca Friday on business. Mrs. F J Tucker visited J B Tucker in Ithaca Friday. H A Clow and wife visit friends in Jackson this week. Ben Bennett and wife of near Crystal visited at Fill Hickes Sunday.

David Mulford Ithaca F. J. Tucker J. B. Tucker H. A. Clow Jackson Ben Bennett Near Crystal Fill Hickes

Local visits and social events noted around town

George Clow and family visited his parents Mr and Mrs H A Clow. William Fowler and wife visited her brothers Nelson of Saginaw. A dance at Crystal drew many locals who reported a good time. Mrs Philip Hicks traveled to Ferris to care for her grandson Aryard Hicks burned by hot water. Peter Kleese and wife installed Riverdale Grange officers, with a sleighload of Sumner Grangers. William Fowler and wife were surprised by friends. Elwell and Sumner guests occupied a house for cards and dancing.

George Clow H. A. Clow William Fowler Nelson Saginaw Crystal Philip Hicks Ferris Aryard Hicks Peter Kleese Riverdale Grange Sumner

Forest Hill News Social notes and local visits

Mrs. Mattie Holmes is on the sick list. Mrs. Frank Sachs of Owosso visited. E Canifields Sunday and M L Perrigo has gone to Detroit for the auto show. Floyd Katenhus of Bay City visited friends in town last week. Archie Failing returned from Marquette. Walter Snyder and family called on Emery Parsons Sunday. The church and Sunday school discuss a new organ. Literary club met with Iva and Milton Palmer Thursday. Mrs J Perrigo of St Louis visits her son M L Perrigo and family. Mr and Mrs Leslie Mills visited Seth Frisbie of Parkin son Sunday. Dutch supper Friday evening.

Frank Sachs Owosso E. Canifields M. L. Perrigo Detroit Floyd Katenhus Bay City Archie Failing Marquette Walter Snyder Emery Parsons Iva Milton Palmer J. Perrigo St. Louis Leslie Mills Seth Frisbie Parkinson

Wheeler School News Highlights and Visits

Wheeler School reports note Ethel Dancer as editor in chief with Lila Rich and others assisting. Visitors include Miss Isabelle Davis and Miss Viva Hillock, while events show roomers in tests, winter drawings on boards, and primary room studies on Eskimo life and a sand-table project.

Ethel Dancer Lila Rich Edmund Wolfgang Gladys Coleman Ethel Street Ihed Isabelle Davis Jarence Mall William Viper Viva Hillock Olive Shaw Myrtle Faslick Alberta Stowe Emma Phelps Grace Hall

Crystal area social neighbors gather this weekend

Pine Grove Kirk Guiley was a Crystal caller Sunday. Grant Woodman spent Sunday in Crystal. Harry Waldron was a Crystal caller Saturday. Joel Avery and family of Day spent Sunday with relatives in this neighborhood. Mrs Agatha Hillard spent from Friday to Sunday with her mother in this vicinity. Mrs Ad Blount spent a few days with Mrs Charley Owosse of Maple Grove last week. Mrs T F Caris of Crystal spent

Kirk Guiley Grant Woodman Crystal Harry Waldron Joel Avery Agatha Hillard Ad Blount Charley Owosse Maple Grove T. F. Caris

Revival Meetings Begin in Vestaburg Church District

Elder Tanner of Vestaburg is holding revival meetings at the church in this vicinity. They began January 11. Mrs. Elsie Wadle and her daughter join Saturday and Sunday. The Ladies' Aid traveled by sleigh to Crystal on Thursday to surprise Mrs. Walter Beard, formerly of this place.

Elsie Wadle Tanner Vestaburg Crystal Walter Beard

Seville Center Residents Share Social Roundup

Seville Center residents and guests are listed visiting Alma Elwell Ithaca and Shepherd last week and attending Grange dances and school officers meetings. Notable names include Charlie and Will Carll B Wiltshire Anton Miller Jas Covell Weltha Mikesell Mrs Gene Pratt F E French sr A E Miller Lincoln Lem JH M Miller B R Huntley Mrs W H Thomas Mrs Snell.

Charlie Will Carll Alma B. Wiltshire Elwell Anton Miller Jas. Covell Weltha Mikesell Gene Pratt F. E. French McLachlan A. E. Miller Lincoln Lemon M. Miller B. R. Huntley Ithaca Newell W. H. Thomas Shepherd George Snell Wheeler F. E. French, Jr

Winn News Items Short notes from town column

Mrs. W G Starkweather is on the sick list. Fred Gifford made a business trip to Alma Friday. Mrs. W C Perkins is in Shepherd.

W. G. Starkweather Fred Gifford Alma W. C. Perkins Shepherd

Rebekahs Install Officers At January Meeting

Fearing for her sister Mrs. William Thomas, the Rebekahs installed their officers Tuesday evening January 6. Almina Perkins rece, Rachel Snyder fin, Rose Priest treas, Olie Foglesong warden, Tillie Mailish conductor, Maggie Sandbrook chaplain. Augusta Crum inside guard, Mary Heller outside guard, Delia Starkweather RS N G, Jazie Underwood LS N G. After installation a general supper was served and all reported a good time.

William Thomas Rebekahs Almina Perkins Rachel Snyder Fin

Local Residents Noted in Social and Health Updates

Cohoon and Allen Roland Kline and wife visited S R Kline on Wednesday. George McNaughton was in Mt Pleasant on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H Vroman visited George Leonard on Sunday. Carrie Thomas is home from Alma much improved in health. Fred Byers was sick the first of the week. May and Arlie Conley spent Sunday afternoon with S R Kline. Mrs Jo Gallager is in Alma with her daughter Elsie who is pneumonia victim. Arlie Conley attended Ithaca Thursday for directors meeting. Jim Kirby and Scott Fordyce attended Mt Pleasant directors meeting Tuesday. Sunday guests at J W Shellhans included Owen Wright family, Walter Sneary, George Hoke, Agnes McFan, Guy Hebner.

Roland Kline S. R. Kline George McNaughton Mt Measant Ithaca Jim Kirby Scott Fordyce Mt. Pleasant J. W. Shellhans Owen Wright Walter Sneary George Hoke Phillipsburg Ohio Agnes McFan Guy Hebner Mich

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