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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1909

Page

4

Private Pupils Recital at Miss Messinger's Home

Miss Sadie Messinger hosted a private recital on State Street last Saturday afternoon featuring pupils Reginald McClinton Jessie Naldreth Cleo Gill Fanny King Malcom Smith Lester Fisher Helen Doane Marie Doane and Russell Gaffney. Parents and friends praised the rapid progress shown under her instruction.

Sadie Measinger State Street Reginald McClinton Jessie Naldreth Cleo Gill Fanny King Malcom Smith Lester Fisher Helen Doane Marie Doane Russell Gaffney Miss Messinger

Perrinton Man Committed After Mental Health Episode

Addis C. Gillett, longtime Fulton township resident, was taken to the county jail by Sheriff Convis and Deputy Ennis after violent episodes on Saturday and Sunday. He had two prior attacks and was previously confined at the Traverse City asylum. Probate court examined him Monday afternoon, and Sheriff Convis escorted him to Traverse City for asylum admission Tuesday morning.

Addis C. Gillett Fulton Township Perrinton Convis Ennis Traverse City

Remembered Here Mrs. Orson Cook Dies in Ohio

Mrs. Orson Cook, 76, mother of Alma resident A. P. Cook, died after an illness of heart dilation following a hip injury from a fall. She had left Alma April 16 for Albion to visit her daughter, then died June 1 in Hudson, Ohio, where burial followed last Wednesday. Prof Cook attended the funeral party.

Orson Cook A. P. Cook Hudson Ohio Prof Cook

Surprise Teachers Meet A Hutchinson Feeds Faculty

janitor A Hutchinson of the ward school arranged a teacher gathering with Prof Ellsworth to honor the staff. The meeting in the kindergarten room featured a fruit spread, ice cream, and cake. Teachers enjoyed the surprise and the hospitality, aided by Prof Ellsworth and Miss Coy.

A. Hutchinson Ward Prof. Ellsworth Mr. Hutchinson Edleworth Miss Coy

Royal Temple Meeting Notice for Saturday Evening

Royal Temple No 16 and Rathbone Sisters Royal Temple No 1 announce a special meeting Saturday evening. All members are requested to attend. M of R and Cc.

Royal Temple No. 1 Rathbone Sisters M. of

Church Notes Extraordinary June 20 Services

Church Notes list June 20 services with Marinus at 10 am and Sunday school at 11 15 am Evensong appears as evening service omitted in July and August St Johns Baptists day June 24 celebration of holy communion early morning Strangers welcome Rector Chas Ryas regular 10 am preaching followed by children day exercises at 11 19 All are invited Junior Union at 4 pm Raymond Medini leader plus Shepherd low mass and Sumterton high take sermons at 10 and 10 30 respectively

Marinus St. Johns Baptist Chas Ryas Raymond Medini Shepherd Sumterton

Auction Sale of Lots in Central Michigan Counties

Gratiot and Isabella county residents and other buyers are reminded of the June 26 auction sale of lots advertised by Fraker & Allen. Read their advertisement in another column for details and participation.

Gratiot Isabella County Central Michigan Fraker & Allen

Teachers Examinations Set For Ithaca High School

The next regular teachers' examination will be held in the Ithaca High School room on Thursday and Friday June 17 and 18. Certificates of all grades will be granted from this examination. First grade applicants continue through Saturday. Reading will be based on Scott's Lady of the Lake. Applicants for third grade should write for bulletin No. 10. Exams begin at 8 30 standard time. Charles F. Pike, Commissioner of Schools.

Ithaca Scott Charles F. Pike Commissioner of Schools

BY, PA Holds Semiannual Meeting Elects Officers

The semi annual business meeting of the BY, PA was held Friday evening at Alfred Englemans home on Wright Ave. Officers elected include President Ethel Gillett, Vice President Loretta Clain, Secretary Anna Hamilton, Treasurer James Argent, and Junior Superintendent Anna Hamilton.

Jane Lith Alfred Englemans Wright Ave Ethel Gillett Loretta Clain See Anna Hamilton Treas James Argent

Want ad tease in Alma Record promises prompt results

A small want column note in Alma Record claims quick reader reach as the offer states the price is one cent per word. The fragment implies advertisers can test the service with affordable per word pricing.

Alma Record Tate

Local Happenings and Social Notices in Alma

Alma residents attend college events and gatherings with many mentions of visitors, guests, and travels. Notable items include Miss Lena Gilbert visiting from Bay City, Hattie Farrell leaving to play in Aik Rapids, and Miss Bernice Pollasky hosting guests. Alma College faculty and students appear at commencements, summer schools, and a midnight banquet. The piece also notes small business and civic touches such as a mail carrier returning from Toledo, a dog warden collecting taxes, and an upcoming Pattengill reunion. The week features a large auction planned for Shepherd and a Greek Antigone play at Normal Woods with reserved seating details.

Mra Josep Sartor, Jr Berman Bros Mink Maude Porterfield Toledo Sharp Battle Crook Miss Tenney Ponting Bernice Pollasky Hattie Farrell Aik Rapids Lena Gilbert Bay City Hilla Lichtenstein Messinger James Kress Post Office Mt. Pleasant Alma College Shepherd

Mi co na tablets promise quick relief for indigestion

An ad touts Mi co Na tablets as a cure for sick headaches caused by digestion. It claims instant relief from indigestion nausea and heartburn and promises a stronger stomach produces more energy. A testimonial from William Hess Benton Harbor Mich supports the product at fifty cents a box.

Chas Rhodles William Hess Benton Harbor Mich

HYOME sale offers money back inhaler kit

HYOME price promotion announces a complete outfit including inhaler with extra bottles at 50c each. Druggists carry HYOME promising money back if catarrh is not relieved. Multiple ad lines repeat the offer across the column.

Real Estate Transfers Noted For Multiple Buyers and Properties

Real estate transfers listed include Win Franklin to Jno Snyder with signatures, and other transfers in various townships. Entries show transfers in North Shade, North Star, Wheeler, Fulton, New Haven, Riverdale, Pine River, and Pine River areas with paths to multiple buyers such as Sherdarne, Swinehart, Rhodes, and Robinson. Amounts and parcel descriptors indicate a string of property exchanges and acknowledgments, reflecting a flurry of conveyances in a single record.

Win Franklin Jno Snyder Sig North Shade Holl Sherdarne North Star Horr Sherdare Ely Se Swinehart W Rhodes Wheeler Jno Morse Eugenia W Robinson Wig Fulton Mary Mevcy McClarene New Haven JB Adams Wolfgang Riverdale Pugsley Brown Redge Anton Bahike Bahike Pine River

Thirty-One Automobiles In Alma Listed

Alma residents own thirty-one automobiles in total with many named owners including Bert Knapp Polinsky GC Murphy Ed Hannah Joe Walker Will Youngs Mervin Slyter Bert Eckert Grow Ward Moore Hubbard Miller Bros Nelson Richardson Alum Sugar Co John Fatty Willson Harlock Taylor Swigart Brown Day Wilbur Wyant Lancashire Forqner Naldreth and others. One to two sacks noted among the totals.

Alma Bert Knapp Polinsky Murphy Hannah Joe Walker Will Youngs Mervin Slyter Bert Eckert C. EB Grow Ward Geo. Moore H. Hubbard Miller Bros Harry Nelson H. ©. Richardson Alum Sugar Co John Fatty L. B. Willson Harlock BE. Taylor John Swigart C. F. Brown Dr. Day Wm Wilbur al Wyant J. HW. Lancashire B. Forqner Naldreth Sack

Local residents travel and house sale noted

E A Lindner spent Tuesday in Sagi naw and W J Merphers in Howell. E J Barr spent Wednesday in Mt Pleasant while W T Knowlton of Saginaw visited Alma. Stephen Hill attends college commencement. Ezra Smith bought George Moore’s house on State Street with possession around September 1. A charity call seeks castor boots to fund care at Boulet Home for Boys in Boone City.

W. J. Merphers Howell E. J. Barr Mt. Pleasant W. T. Knowlton Saginaw Alma Stephen Hill Ezra Smith George Moore State Street Hersae Rutler Maker Mitler Rhos Boye Bofne

Mrs Stepsands Makes Jim a Suit and Jacket

Mrs Stepsands creates Jimmy’s suit for about $2 and a smoking jacket from remnants, arguing it saves money and supports family. Stepsands questions but praises the effort while urging health and balance. The exchange highlights frugality, pride, and gender roles in a domestic scene.

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