Riverdale Trims Alma in Rain-Shortened Ball Game
Riverdale defeated Alma 5 to 2 in five innings at Schnepp's ballpark on Saturday as rain shortened play. Nestle pitched for Riverdale allowing eight hits. Carter struggled a bit for Alma, yielding five Riverdale runs. Numerous local notes follow about residents visiting, traveling, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Alma Motor Truck Boys
Schnepp
Alma
Nestle
Carter
Scofield
Romaine
Elwell News Items Mixed Local Visits and Events
Hugh Johnson was in Alma Friday and Mrs Burt Culver visited Elwell Saturday. Leo Going visited his sister Mrs Claud Wiley. Mrs Grant left for Texas Saturday. Mrs J P Taylor sells Franckes Son ice cream. Ed Mathewson transacted business in Alma Friday. Lanshaw Players were in Elwell three nights last week. Dr McLachlan has patients in Alma and visits daily. Mrs R J Miller is onne friends in Lakeview this week. Rebekah lodge initiated members Saturday night. Leon Grant spent weekend in Grand Rapids. Arthur Murphy spending a few days at Rock Lake. Nettie Slinglef and Doris visited St Louis Tuesday. Leonard Hittlebaugh visiting Mr Howard Fink of Lowell over Sunday. Miss Bessie Lowe left for Grand Rapids to live with her mother. Glen Langworthy visiting relatives in Elwell this week. He has been employed at the Lobdell Bailey farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Alma
Ernest Ellison
St. Louis
L. Shaffer
Clair Reed
Detroit
Toledo
Alma Matthews
Lansing
Vestaburg
Harvie Harry
Virginia
Riverdale
E. M. Highfield
Jack Moble
Luelen
Sidney
W. P. Cash
Florence Hall
Muriel Shaffer
Lee Shaffer
J. W. Johnson
Edmore
James Derbin
Carson City
J. Evans
Crystal Lake
J. Rundid
Eva Stevenson
Fremont
A. W. Wyeth
Charley
Opal
Janeta Sutton
R. Moble
Hazel Moblo
Ithaca
Mary Church
Francis Brown
Iva Tallon
Ferris Institute
Tom Tallon
B. C. Osborne
Kalamazoo
Professor Deyo
Edmore Boy Scout Band
Andy Hall
Carl Lenard
Cadillac
L. A. Carmer
James Schnepp
Ionia
William Nestle
Breckenridge
C. E
Perrigo
Forrest Hill
Ethel Markham
Ethel Wixon
David Dutt
Grimes
Saginaw
Jasper Norton
Elwell
St Louis
L. S. Morry
Bird J. Tucker
Register of Deeds
Gratiot County
Roland Valence
Grace Guilds
Francis Looker
Wolcott
Springfield
Mass
Wm. Horton
J. W. Mathewes
Howard
Arthur Hamlin
Ferris Center
Cora Meade
Mt. Pleasant
Is Valence
Henry Valence
J. Randie
Morley
Chas, Reed and Family
Lena Potter
Ann Arbor
Hattie Mills
A. van Alstine
Vers Valance
Roy Hill
Alfred Looker
John Young
Roy Davenport
A. W. Baker
Swope
Wheeler
Miss Hoxie
Seaman
Williams
Guy Welch
Hugh Johnson
Burt Culver
Leo Going
Claud Wiley
Grant
Texas
J. P. Taylor
Franckes & Son
Ed. Mathewson
Lanshaw Players
McLachlan
R. J. Miller
Lakeview
Rebekah Lodge
Leon Grant
Grand Rapids
Arthur Murphy
Rock Lake
Nettie Slinglef
Doris
Leonard Hittlebaugh
Howard Fink
Lowell
Bessie Lowe
Aed
Glen Langworthy
Lobdell-Bailey
Fae
Onaway Briefs Highlight Local Health and Housing
In Onaway residents report six months of local reporting activity. I. P. Taylor has been confined to his home for several days with a severe attack of la grippe.
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Tory
Onaway
I. P. Taylor
Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Neuralgia Relief
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as instant relief for neuralgia sciatica and rheumatic pains. Claims deep penetration without rubbing and includes a Louisville user testimonial about rapid head-pain relief after four months of neuralgia. Promotes bottles at 50c and 1.00 with local druggists named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
K. R. Swinger
Louisville
Rhodes’ Drug
Brunner
F. O. Grover
Rexall
Advertised Letters for Alma Week Ending June 29 1914
Advertised list for the week ending June 29 1914 includes Bob Blake Blanche Barleck Leia Hursting J H Logar Herman Patterson R A Sanborn two entries and Jan G Stafford. Names reflect residents and others with mail missing and awaiting pickup in Alma Michigan.
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Alma
Mich
Bob Blake
Blanche Barleck
Leia Hursting
J. H. Logar
Herman Patterson
R. A. Sanborn
Jan. G. Stafford
St Louis Social Notes Report Visitors and Events
St Louis residents host visiting friends from Lansing Ithaca Ionia and Detroit while engagements and travel plans unfold. The city anticipates a grand July Fourth royal entertainment with substantial fundraising and plans. Delegates Roy McCall John Stewart Nelson Harris Will Fields Lew Martin and Fred Bennett attended the SagInaw Firemen's Convention enjoying a free automobile sight seeing trip and horse races.
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B. L. Robart
Riverdale
Minnie Smith
Lansing
Albert G. Holmes
Detroit
St. Louis
Myra McCarthy
Marjorie Huffman
Ithaca
T. G. Duff
W. Brown
Faye
Burl Butcher
Belding
Lula Beebe
Mary Faunce
Fred Bennett
Alma City Council Confirms Justice of Peace Election
Alma Michigan council on June 25 1914 certified that Lyman C Wright was elected Justice of Peace to fill the vacancy from the June 22 special election. The meeting also approved sewer and water on Philadelphia avenue and paid multiple General Fund claims, then adjourned. Foster Fraker spent Sunday in Howell. Dr King life pills ad ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Mich
City of
Albert P. Cook
Alds
Rowland
Peery
Willard
Ogden
Kehn
Ald
Board of Election
Office of Justice of Peace
Lyman C. Wright
Edwin N. Chadwick
Justice of Peace
Alma, Mich
Yeas
Fraker
Race
W. K. Beshgetoor
Philadelphia Avenue
Ald. Peery
Willie Race
General Fund
J. H. Parrish
T. J. Clark
D. L. Sharrar
John Innis
J. E. Foster
Joe Ray
A. W. Brock
J. W. Glass
Frank Moore
W. D. Strong
Geo. Willard
Will Amesbury
E. West
J. Barton
Joe Sartor, Sr
M. L. Crissetl
Wright House
Ald. Rowland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jhe Johnston
Impleme
Alma Flour & Feed Company
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Home Lumber ® Fuel Co
Michigan
M. L. Perrigo
Forest Hill
Riverdale Trims
Alma Motor Truck Company
Rosa
Francis
Harriet
North Wheeler
George Rosa
Walter Swope
Mr. Pleasant Normal
C. E. Going
Mr. Going
Mr. Pleasant
Council Proceedings
D. W. Adams
A. P. Cook
Foster Fraker
Howell
State Street
Hub Cafe
P. J. Adams
J. P. French
Alma Standard Foundry Mfg. Co
Gray
Welch
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Woman's Home Companion
American Magazine
Welch’s
Luchini Bros
Welch Week
Opera House
Regina Music Box
White & Ludy
Woodworth Avenue
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