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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
8
A household health notice offers a cheap cure for colds using castor oil laxative and HYOME inhalation. It recommends a warm vapor treatment, rest, and a Wyome inhaler kit marketed for 50 cents to 1 dollar, claiming to cure catarrh coughs colds sore throat and cramps with a money back guarantee.
Arcada Grange held its regular Saturday evening meeting January 21 with WM. Allen Hubbel presiding. Bills totaling 28.60 were approved. A social night at the hall was planned for next Friday. Juniors in the high school who are Grangers may use the hall for entertainment any time. Lecturer assumed duties. Frank Kuhlman explained Michigan meaning and Floyd Smith discussed tariff derivation. Edward Titus led a discussion on false weights and measures with broad participation. The group agreed farmers benefit from fair buying and selling. A German song was sung by a Maine group. Earl Kuhlman sang twice. Penny march raised 0.27. Next meeting set for February 4 with all members urged to attend.
Marriage licenses listed include Cressie Smith 21 Alma with Lena Naff giger 24 Alma Edwin A Chisholm 27 Breckenridge with J Elnora Davidson 26 Bannister Clarence Glen Currey 22 Ashley with Sylva P Amspoker 20 Washington George Sanderson 25 Alma Bertha Donley 16 Elm Hall Albert Fisher of Seville returned from a trip to Oklahoma called by the death of his sister.
Legal notice from Isaac S. Shaver, probate judge, regarding the estate of Clem Naldrett Tate of Alma. Creditors in the tolling period must file claims in the probate office by May 10. Claims will be examined and adjusted in court on Wednesday, May 10. Jurisdiction in Gratiot County, Michigan.
Ann Arbor officials request sanction from the state railway commission to issue bonds totaling 100000 to finance a new Owosso depot, cadillac stations upgrades, northern division ballasting, and purchase of engines and steel trains for summer service.
Alma resident C E Spaulding recounts two years of back pain and urinary issues eased by Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Charles Rhodes' Drug Store. Advertises the remedy as a safe cure and urges buying only Dean's, priced at 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. as U S sole agents.
The Gratiot Pomona gathering will be held in Ithaca on February 1911 with a morning and evening session at the Ithaca Grange hall and an afternoon joint meeting of Grangers and teachers in the court room at 1 15 pm. Meals will be served at noon at Voight Hose. A program includes remarks from H F Baker of Weadlock music by Ithaca High School and Prof Cobb of Mt Pleasant with Kitty Cowdry and the Ithaca Quartet. Supper follows and a 7 00 am session on the Sth degree at the Ithaca Grange hall.
Miss Rena Nevens recovers from a week long illness as no school held due to a teachers institute at Alma. Residents and visitors visit in East Arcada and surrounding areas including Mr and Mrs Alvin Miller, Mr and Mrs Byrd Clark, D Peet of Sickles, Mrs Wm Kuhlman, Miss Zella Wilson, Miss Lucy Hale, and the Eplers.
February 2 1911 meeting to be hosted by Mr and Mrs George Bailey features songs readings from Mrs Jennie Densmore and Mrs Ed Rockafellow a talk on fattening stock by Mr Bert Gee and a question box with a closing song by the club.
Market quotes list grain hay seed live stock and produce prices corrected each Thursday morning. Items include Wheat at various figures, corn oats rye buckwheat rye, hay Timothy and mixed, seed prices for clover straw, Timothy and mammals beef cattle hogs sheep lambs veal, dressed meats poultry hides and furs, vegetables and fruits, butter eggs lard honey and more with per unit values and ranges.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion by supplying the missing element in gastric juices. Take after heavy meals to prevent indigestion using a three size price range. guarantee full refund if relief is not achieved. Available at The Rexall Store run by F. O. Grover.
H K Robinson and family returned from Grand Ledge indicating plans to move to a nearby farm. William Vanderbeek and Ira Moody solicited for Charles Coon, raising about 100 dollars. Bert Kemp wood bee succeeded, with L A S of Forest Hill Church providing a fine dinner. J E Canfield ill, E Sias recovering from la grippe, smallpox scare revival noted. Lt B Leonard away, Parkinson Memorial Church meetings closed with strong results. School closed for teachers institute. Wm Courter and wife attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs Cal Courter.
Forest Hill notes show parents of district students visiting the school for a chapel service on Friday. Orlin Hall of the U S Navy is home on leave. Icy road conditions have caused several accidents including Welch and Doepker incidents with a load of tile upset and broken tiles in Forest Hill.
The Record asks subscribers in arrears to pay promptly to avoid postal disruptions. It warns Uncle Sam enforces strict postal laws and the paper may be sent at reduced rates only if all dues are paid, urging immediate settlement of all outstanding balances.
Odorless tasteless Rexall Orderlies claim a new active ingredient mix acts as a bowel regulator and invigoration. They are candy like, gentle, non habit forming, and promise a money back guarantee if not effective. Available in 25¢ and 10¢ sizes at The Rexall Store, F. O. Grover, West Pine River. Local notices follow including patients and visitors around town such as Mrs. Bauer, Mrs. Will Adams with smallpox, and several residents from nearby towns visiting or staying with relatives.
John Jarvis is hauling logs to the sawmill to build a large barn addition in the spring. Mr and Mrs Scott Payne visited relatives in Maple Rapids on Sunday. Gertie Southworth left for Detroit Monday. W J Richards and mother visited their sister in Northern Michigan. Elon Andrews works for Henry Wells. Mr and Mrs Fred Hepler and baby Cecil, back from California, arrived home Monday to many welcoming friends.
The Ladies Aid society will meet with Mrs H Stadiberger on February 2. Ralph Hill and wife visited Ithaca. Mrs Ola Degroff and daughter from Alma were at C Neidhardt's. Mr and Mrs John Baker visited Wm Houser. The Marwins visited Orson Brooks and others during a teachers meeting in Alma. Arthur Bellinger and Fern Hurst were injured when their horse bolted near a bridge out north of Beebe. the pair were en route to St Johns and could not see the obstruction. The horse was killed and injuries described as serious.
An accident at a ditch embankment involved a horse and a cutter. Bellinger was thrown clear while the horse died from a probable broken neck. A girl escaped with a sprained ankle and bruises, L. F. Kellogg and others received minor injuries. Both youths were taken to Adam Overmyre’s home for care. No obstruction or lights were reported. Real estate transfers noted.
Burkholder, W. Mouse and wife to A 130 1000. W. Rhynard to L. K. Kirty for the se of se 4 Elba. W. S. Turck and wife to E. B. Soule lot 6 bk 45 Gargett MG. M. Derrick and wife to U. Brill for se of nw 20 New Haven. A. H. Stone and wife to N. E. Rosa pt sw 4 Wheeler. bk 5 Bannister se of se 1.
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