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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
2
The Gratiot County Bar expresses appreciation for County Clerk Richard K. Hughes for three terms of service. They commend his courtesy and exacting faithfulness in duty, naming several judges and bar members who join in the tribute to his efficiency and trustworthiness.
The Alma Record presents its publication information with Alma and Gration County interests. It lists The Alma Record Company, C. J. Brown as business manager and a subscription rate of $1.00 per year. It notes entry at Alma post office for mailing as second class matter.
May 28 1912 Alma Michigan Common Council met with Mayor Montigel presiding. Aldermen Willard Caple Palfrey Cook Kehn Fraker present. Committee for Ladies Civic League depot plans appointed. Saginaw paving brick approved. Clerk ordered to return bids and notify move of old Minnick barn on Prospect Avenue within ten days. Meeting adjourned to May 24 at 7 30 PM.
Alma resident Mrs. F. Zeigenfuss shares a long endorsement for Doan's Kidney Pills noting relief from backache and kidney trouble after prior failed remedies. Rochester area dealer Rhodes' drug store sold the pills, now priced at 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents. Also announced is a cemetery association meeting set for June 8, 1912 at Townsend schoolhouse, two o'clock p.m., by order of Committee Mrs. W. Sidebotham.
The Arcada Farmers' Club held a May gathering at Mr and Mrs Andrew Nestle's home with a good turnout. The June meeting is set for the Udell residence, last Thursday in June, featuring readings by SW Peck Li Webb and others, with music by Mildred Peek and Hester Miller.
Mrs Tnex Loch of Canton Ohio visits her parents Mr and Mrs Geo Oliver. Miss Georgie Downer of Saginaw visits friend Miss Elizabeth Wilson. Mrs Lizzie Green of Clarkston attends funeral of her father John Foot then returns home. Sherd Romine and family of Elwell visit sister Mrs Stella Follick. Mrs Win Swain of Tonia visits sister Mrs Ela Rings and parents Mr and Mrs Steve Woodard of Ferris. Mr Wim Joseph entertains his brother in law from Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs West Smith depart for Tiffin Ohio for a couple weeks. Donn C Evans spends part of last week in Chicago.
Help wanted for a vegetable cook and dining roomer position with wages from 16 to 2200 per month. Enquire at W. A. arr Diletor Wright Hones Alma, Mie 2 tr. Lost a bunch of keys return to office or notify Ed Ferris V. P. Cash before selling wool. Rooms back of Wright House bury same as last year 1920 of Lost bordered laws dress kirt return to Lovist Hoop Furnished rooms for housekeeping Central forarian 409 Park ape Lost One yearling one stiren Notify Charles Doyman TM Red Ne and
A catalog of real estate transfers lists numerous property moves including Sloan to Howard in Almag, Rounds to Fox in Breckenridge, Lang to Barnes in Sumner, and others across multiple towns. The list mixes names, parcel references, and notes of lots and blocks, concluding with a street crowd scene and a sales pitch for Dr. King's New Life Pills and local drugstores.
The Alma civic effort battles a fly menace described as typhoid-fly by Dr. L O Howard. Emphasizing sanitation, the campaign urges burning or disinfecting refuse and using chloride of lime kerosene or gasoline to curb infestation. Public notices reveal court orders and probate actions in Gratiot County Michigan referencing various estates and legal proceedings.
In North Star Carl Zossis reports heavy rains in Detroit area with flooding elsewhere. A baby girl born May 11 to Mr and Mrs Johnny Clark. Greta Hoxie of Ithaca visited her mother. Kylak, Lyle Clark, and Glenn Roree took eighth grade exam in North Star. Several local visits and family events follow, including Henry Zoss at Pompeii and Bert in Pompeii with a new grandson.
Miss Dora Alexander of St Louis performed in a college recital last Tuesday evening. The event featured a Torii sorter and a Geena theme, showcasing musical pieces and student talent.
A peculiar wrench of the foot or ankle may produce a serious sprain. The advertisement claims NE RE'S PAIN-KILLING MAGIC ONL relieves pain and swelling and heals rapidly. Also marketed for cholera cramps and dysentery by Wheaton & Sons Pioneer Drug Store at 3 cents.
A parade of local notes covers Elwell Public School ending last Thursday after one of the history making years. Vaylor took a business trip to Asia last Saturday. Construction on Charles Kelly’s new block proceeds with Kelly occupying a barber shop in the building. Cement sidewalk work in front of the bank is ready to start, delayed only by heavy spring rains. A large crowd of high school students attended the track meet at Alma last Saturday. Advertisements for Dr Herrick's sugar coated pills, Electric Bitters, and Wool markets are noted.
The Detroit String Quartette brings four musicians of high attainment to town. Notably, Mons Henri Matheus on viola is a distinguished composer and virtuoso. His Serenade for strings has earned praise, and critic Dr J Corey lauds Matheus as a composer of unusual capacity and musicianly power.
The Alma College Deputation team A. C. Adger ton F. S. Johnson L. von Thors and E A Thompson report a very successful weekend visit to Elsie praising Chepe and his boys as great entertainers This is the second similar trip this spring Several teams will be sent out early next fall.
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