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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
7
Riverdale announces officers for the coming year including Jamita Sutton as President and Roy King as Vice President. The column lists residents, business trips, dances, visitors, and local events from Alma to Lansing with notes on community happenings and a funeral at Greens Cemetery.
Alma visitor Chas Kipp and Mina guest Luin Blackman are noted as are North Star and Breckenridge interactions. A high school entertainment raised about 37 dollars, with several residents' family visits and upcoming class and course meetings.
In a fast Wyeth hall game Edmore natives pressed Riverdale's ten as Kilmore led with quick scoring from Kikets. Swope starred with 16 points, Davenport anchored defense, and a late 22 to 24 finish reflected a hard fought victory. Next up Alma High School reserves visit Friday.
Cohoon and Allen Hallie Kline were home over Sunday. Lyla You visited Cohoon School Friday. Artie Conley was a business caller in Shepherd Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shellhaas were in St. Louis Saturday. Barnet Leonard was a business caller in Ithaca Thursday. Listen for wedding bells. they’ll be ringing on the county line soon. Clara Grover was a Thursday afternoon caller at Mrs. S. Kline’s. There will be a three day vacation at the Cohoon school this week between spring and winter terms. A spiritual meeting at Glenn Parsons last Sunday night was led by a Mt. Pleasant spiritualist. Mrs. Mag Conley, Mrs. J. W. Shellhaas and Mrs. S. Kline attended F. M. prayer meeting at Mrs. B. Fogel’s home Friday afternoon. Charley Wiltse, W. Droman, Arthur McClintic, Rollie and Jessica Childs are drawing fees. John O’Boyle is drawing from St. Louis. The Shellhans Wright reunion was at Owen Wright’s home. Bernice Bush and Roy Boyles attended. No definite time set for next reunion. Cohoon School report covers Nov 3, 1913 to 1914. days, enrollment, attendance and averages listed. Lois Shellhans, Loyal Childs, Byron Fleming. Edna M. Shellhaas, Teacher.
Winter impurities accumulate making blood thick and kidneys liver and bowels sluggish. Electric Bitters claimed to cleanse the system, stimulate organs, expel impurities, and renew health. Four weeks to spring fitness with guaranteed results from local druggists Rhodes F Grover Mitchell.
Northwest Emerson Mrs Ira Fisher is gaining slowly. Little Susie Bartlett is on the sick list. Mr Cagle will rent the farm this summer. Mrs Aviline Harter has been quite sick with grippe. Mr Caple is moving farming tools to his farm near Clare. Mr and Mrs S H Harter of North Star visited their son Arthur Tuesday. Arthur Harter moved to their new home in Coe. Roads north of Shepherd are described by Arthur Harter who hauled hogs to Clare Friday and tipped them in a ditch.
Jollie Hillard visited Crystal Mond while Fred Wadle Jr. traveled to Carson on Monday. Mrs. Lemuel Morris attended a Cyrstalt caller event Monday. Mae Sigourney joined Amanda Warle and Agatha Hillard spent from Monday to Friday with her mother. Some locals attended the sale at Jellie Hare's on Wednesday. Joel Avery and Rast Day kin visited Harry Waldron’s family Saturday. Orillie Parish returned to Carson Monday after two weeks with her mother nearby. Band boys acquired new instruments and plan Monday practice at Woodman’s. A Pedro party was held at Wim. Frgourney’s Thursday with a large crowd. supper at midnight. Cora Hufford won first prize, Burdick took the booby prize.
A Saginaw Alabama reader touts Dr King’s New Discovery curing her husband’s fifteen year cough and son’s eight year cough. The ad promises it stops hacking coughs relieves la grippe and lung ailments with money back if it fails. Priced at 50 cents and $1.00. Recommended by local druggists.
Glen Proton, long sick, shows signs of gain. Mrs. Lavern Crofton visited Alma on business last week. Edna Howe visits her parents, Warren VanLeuvan and wife. Gifford and Howard Howe move in with Mrs. Cardley. Effie Hoxie and son Jefe stay in Centerville with aunt. George Crow and wife from Alma visited their aunt. Loyal Jones and wife return to Portland after six weeks with mother Stella Colhorn. Jennie Blair returns home after month with daughter Dana Donigan. Sault Ste. Marie reference noted.
Mr and Mrs M L Ostenhout of Belding spent over Sunday with his sister Mrs Jennie Allis. Charlie Brownfield plans to make Box Elder his home. Mr and Mrs E A Potter visited relatives in New York state and Mrs Potter is ill with inflammatory rheumatism. Albert Beeson hires a man named Gladstone for summer work and keeps the tenant house. Harry Watkins finishes service for Mr Duckworth at Grassmere farm and will work for Wheaton farm’s new boss.
Public auction holds Saturday March 14 for the personal property of the Eliza Fleming estate. Auctioneer J. I. D. Helman presides with W. L. Pertigo as Clerk. Read adv in this issue of the Record.
Fred Ellicott spent Sunday visiting friends in St Louis. He was seen calling on several households and enjoying quiet conversations during the afternoon.
Alma resident Jackenan of 421 Sweet St reports severe backache and kidney irregularities eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. He cites relief after one detersed attack and claims no further bother in years. Sold for 50c at all dealers. Foster Milton Co Buffalo NY.
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