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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
2
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Probate Court at Jessica village in Gratiot County will hear the will of Kil Moody. Ira C Moody, son of the deceased, petitions to probate the instrument as last will and testament. Hearing set for the key date, with publication of notice in the Alma Record for three consecutive weeks. Judge J Gre Potts issues order.
The Gratiot County Probate Court schedules a hearing on July 10 at ten in the forenoon at the probate office in Ithwen for the petition to admit a will and grant administration to Zachariah Palmer or another suitable person. Public notice will be published in the Aime Record for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing.
Townsend A. Ely, long serving Michigan State Highway Commissioner, retires July 1 1913 after four years. Frank F. Rogers succeeds him. Ely, born August 27 1843 in Wabash Indiana, praised for his integrity and public service in Alma Gratiot County and the state. During his tenure state aid roads grew from 0 to 1750 miles with 1550 built under his administration, and road funding increased annually. Citizens of Gratiot welcome his return and hope for extended years to enjoy the rewards of his labor.
County Sunday School superintendents send annual reports to County President Howard J. Molmes of Alma. A complete countywide report will be presented at the October convention in Alma if prompt responses arrive. The Gratiot County Sunday School association seeks cooperation and solicits correspondence and suggestions from all interested parties. Joseph Kennedy, a senior at Alma College next year, stopped in the city Monday en route from Chicago to Clare.
State health officials issue a broad warning on hydrophobia urging universal dog muzzling through township ordinances. Tramp dogs should be killed, while rabies exposure requires prompt Pasteur Institute treatment at the University of Michigan. A dog suspected of rabies should be observed or its head sent iced to Ann Arbor for testing. Miss Violet Sandie returns from St. Ignace after teaching the school year.
Open air union services will be held every Sunday evening in Alma on the lawn of First Presbyterian church with each denomination in turn in charge. Rev. William H H Mason leads next Sunday on A Right Estimate of Life, followed by M E church July 13, Baptist July 20, Episcopal July 27, Church of Christ Aug 3, and Chautauqua Aug 10 with various ministers leading. Services start at 7 20 p m and rain cancels to the in charge church.
In Delvalle Texas a letter from J H Polanco says Bucklen's Arnica Salve saved his daughter's foot. The ad touts the salve as world’s best at 25 cents and lists Wheaton & Sons Rhodes and Rexall as recommenders. A high school social at the Pines featured a basket picnic for retiring faculty.
Wyman residents Mr and Mrs Erwin visited town as Winnie Howey prepared goods for Pleasant. Geo Scranton and Miss Ingram of Antrican wed in Vestaburg. Otterburn returned from Mt Pleasant. Sprague to Edmore. Iva McDole and Coral Elliott visited Lansing. Several relatives and visitors from Alma, Grand Rapids, Saginaw and Wisconsin were noted.
Seville Center reports on residents returning home from extended visits in Youngstown and Alma, graduations at Central State Normal and Alma High, and summer plans. A new Gee school teacher is hired, barn raises occur, dredge work progresses, and local sports mention the Dodgers facing Riverdale with a close loss. Community gatherings, family visits, and birthday celebrations fill the week, with farm and crop updates and local travel notes.
A vintage ad touts Kickapoo Worm Killer, a candy lozenge claimed to expel worms and restore health in children. It cites symptoms like grinding teeth, disturbed sleep, thirst, abdominal pains, feverishness, and bad breath, with a testimonial from Mrs. J. A. Brisbin of Elgin, Illinois. Available from druggists or by mail for 25 cents.
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