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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
3
Wistpeare J. W. Robinson of Alma visited town. Inez Reed had a tumor removed by Dr Hubbard and is recovering. Many residents and visitors are listed with travels, visits, illnesses, and a schoolhouse sale. A Hardstorm caused damage north of town, and a five pound bass lake catch is noted. Local social events, camps, and birthdays are highlighted.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors in Alma and New Haven for kindness during our little boy's illness and death. Gratitude is extended to those who furnished music and supported us in this time of sorrow.
Mr and Mrs Verne Gardner and relatives announce a funeral or remembrance for Harry Whitney with notice of condolences from friends and community members, path implied by the terse fragment.
Notice states Alma Michigan city council adopts June 10 1913 plan to pave Wright avenue West Superior to Ann Arbor depot driveway East Superior from North Court to Euclid Michigan Avenue to plant driveway and Pere Marquette depot grounds with cost levy on abutting property. July 1 1913 hearing at City Hall. Also includes chancery case notices in Gratiot County with defendants nonresidents ordered to appear and publication requirements.
Riverdale area residents report preparations for the Webb family reunion on Sunday June 29 at a local site. James Wells buys the Looker property and takes possession. Several residents visit relatives in Grand Rapids Lakeview Pompeii Forest Hill and Chicago. A store window at Frank Hyde’s store was damaged with clothing stolen, no clue yet. Weather and property moves noted as Byron Markham Pompeii and Markham families visit and relocate.
Mrs Clinton Nelson was an Elwell caller Saturday. Several residents visited relatives in Alma Detroit and Grand Rapids. Regular meals offered at the Wellington. Mrs Will Layman and Mrs Ralph Olmstead traveled for family reasons.
Rest Laative for the Aged suggests a gentle remedy. Dr King’s New Life Pills are praised as prompt and easy for older people and are priced at 26 cents. They are recommended by Wheaton & Sons, Rhodes Drug Store, and The Rexall Store.
New 4 cylinder 5 passenger touring car and a Cameron light delivery wagon offered at bargain prices by Alma Manufacturing Company. Local sale notices advertise available models and costs.
Adney Dobson and family ride in a new Buick. Henry Stahlberger was home from St. Louis over Sunday. Mrs Semer Husted traveled to Detroit to visit daughter Mrs Jay Guernsey. Miss Emma Howard of Corunna visited with Jesse Beard and family. Mrs E P Felch left for several days with relatives in Grand Rapids. H Stahlberger hosted a sister from Canada in the past two weeks.
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