St Louis Area Socials and State Figures Featured
A flood of notes from St Louis and Alma recount visits and guest stays by local residents and visitors from nearby towns. Included are Miss Vera Wilkinson winning a high school declamation contest, plus state agricultural figures showing wheat marketed and livestock conditions, with Fred Slater returning from Chicago and other brief business trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Phillips
St. Tanke
Alma
Mise Rosellen
St Linx
Miles Manion
St. Lawrie Moneason
P. Farmington
Lakesiew Wan
Talnca
Marie Beard
Chire
Reed City
W. HL. Shepherd
Frank Caswell
Ransing
St. Louis
Mra C. Brewer
Forest Hastings
Stanley Martin
Bjoin
Alice Kennedy
Harry Duckworth
Detroit
Adeline Dancher
Fzekial Arnold
Board
The
Poor Commissioners
Ithaca
Arlie Boice
Leslie
Durand
Fred Slater
Chicago
Norma Beadle
Clare
M. J. McPhee
St. Patrick’s
Frank Parker
Greenville
Michigan
Vera Wilkinson
Miss Wilkinson
Local News Roundup From Forest Hill Area
Jacob Bauer on sick list and several residents at hospitals and on visits. Local movements include Ben Tanner moving to Wm. Vanderbeck’s tenant house and Kemp renting farm to Red while planning Charlevoix year abroad. Social notes cover literary club meetings, family visits, school events, and a China and Michigan trip by Florian Hoxie and Grace with Alma and Mt Pleasant mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Anna Lentz
Mary Mills
Ff. Silas
Shepherd
Parsons
St. Louis
Emery
Ben Tanner
Wm. Vanderbeck
Erma
Hazel Thomas
Mabel Wood
Ward Creech
Coe
Clara Hamilton
Alma High School
Andrew Holmes
Lansing
Jing
Mary Packard
John Small
Roy Small
Elm Hall News: Morton and Earles in Nearby Towns
Albert Morton was in Alma Saturday while Earles of Lansing visited town on Friday. Mr and Mrs O N Sly spent Thursday in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Morton
Alma
HL. Earles of
Lansing
Mrs. O. N. Sly
Michigan Wheat Crops February Injury and Snow Cover
Michigan crop report for March 7 1914 shows 27 yes and 489 no responses on February wheat injury across the state with regional splits. Snow kept wheat protected for 27 days. February 15 snow depths averaged 7.86 inches statewide, 7.06 southern 8.46 central 8.30 northern 10.63 Upper Peninsula 10.63. February 28 depths: 7.05 statewide, 6.27 southern 7.45 central 7.54 northern 10.40 Upper Peninsula. Wheat marketed February totals: 196 038 at 96 flouring mills 122 497 at 93 elevators and grain dealers 318 535 overall. southern tier accounted for 237 779 bushels with remaining figures following.
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Lansing
Mich
Upper Peninsula
Electric Bitters Spring Tonic Promises Spring Health
Winter to spring brings fatigue and impurities as "Spring Fever" allegedly returns. Electric Bitters claims to cleanse kidneys, liver, and bowels, expel impurities, restore health and energy, and prepare for spring work with a four week treatment. Guaranteed. 30c and $1.00 at CG Rhodes and Grover Mitchell druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. Rhodes
F. O. Grover
Mitchell
Card of Thanks for W. R. Cooper Family
The family of the late W. R. Cooper thanks friends and neighbors for flowers sympathy and condolences. Special appreciation goes to Rev. Mason and the quartet members for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Cooper
Rev. Mason
Quartette
Old Times and New Fiji Under White Influence
In Fiji once feared as a land of bloodthirsty cannibals, the islands are now described as safer under white influence. The piece recalls brutal past practices including human sacrifice, burying people alive, and using living victims to launch canoes, contrasting with a modern view of safety for strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fiji Islands
South Seas
Fiji
America
Vendovi
Hampton Roads
Cook
Fslands
Fiji Islands Testimony To Missionary Reform And British Influence
The article reflects on Fiji’s history of cannibalism and conflict, noting the high cost to the civilized world and many lives lost. It cites over 100,000 Fijians still living in the islands, preserving old superstitions and war dances. It praises missionary efforts and British handling, claiming 80 of 200 islands are inhabited with English Methodist churches on every inhabited isle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiji
Fiji Islands
Hunters Kill 7000 Rabbits In Colorado Campaign
Two parties of 15 hunters each spent seven hours in Gault Colorado and broke statewide rabbit hunting records by killing 7000 rabbits at a rate of 1000 per hour. The drive aimed to protect hay crops after heavy snowfall sent prices up. A single farmer lost five tons of hay worth nearly $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gault
Colo
Colorado
Hen pays Tarrytown fare on trolley ride
Wood boards a trolley in Tarrytown New York with a hen in a basket when he cannot find his fare. The hen cackles lays an egg and the conductor accepts it as payment for the ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
N. Y
Wood
Man Fights Rats In Nutley Pit
Charles Gilman battled a rat nest in the rear of the West Nutley Hose Company stable night, killing 17 rats with a pitchfork after they climbed his trousers. He fought off the rodents as they swarmed the concrete pit causing bites and injuries. V. P. Cash was in Saginaw on business.
New Stock Items Include Hopper, Heneta, and Conkey’s
The listing offers a drinking hopper, a supply of Heneta, a feeding hopper, and a package of Conkey's products for purchase.
Alma Markets Corrected Morning Market Reports
Market listings show hay prices for No 1 Timothy No 2 Timothy No 1 Mixed Clover seed and straw ranges. Timothy and veal calf prices noted along with dressed meats lamb beef and pork items. Poultry butter and hides rates listed with per pound and per dozen figures.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Wide Benefit
A Rexall store pitches Dyspepsia Tablets as a stomach remedy, citing daily grateful customers. The ad asserts strong belief in the product and offers a risk-free trial at the retailer’s risk.
Kewall Dyspepsia Tablets Endorsement Notice
A promotional notice promises a money back guarantee if consumers do not experience expected digestive relief. It touts Kewall Dyspepsia Tablets containing pepsin and minerals, claiming to ease stomach distress and improve digestion. The ad lists a price and references limited sale locations including 7,000 Kemal Stores and Griver's Deng Stare at The Kexall Stace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Griver
Deng
Notice of City of Alma Registration Sessions 1914
To the Medtors of Alma Michigan the Boards of Registration in Alma will study lists of qualified electors on Saturday March 28 1914 from eight in the forenoon until eight in the evening to vote April 6 1914 only those registered may vote Sessions held at ward locations Second Ward near U and Express Third Ward vacant store Hotel Ave each ward will have a designated site Dated Alma Mich March 16 1914 D W Adams City Clerk
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Alma
Michigan
Boards of Registration
Alpina
Board of Registration
U. & Express
Avecada
W. E. Adams
Mich
D. W. Adams
Alma City Election Notice for April 6, 1914
Notice to Alma electors that the annual city election will be held Monday April 6 1914 from seven to five at ward locations. Officers elected include Mayor Clerk Treasurer one Supervisor per ward two Aldermen two years one Alder man one year in Second Ward and one Constable. Ward locations listed: First Ward City Hall Second Ward near Jos Express Office Third Ward Vacant store Hotel Arcanta Room. Dated Alma Michigan March 16 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Michigan
Sever Olelock
Jos
Arcanta
Notice of Drain Application in Seville and Sumner Areas
On March 7, 1914, an application was filed with E W Redman Grax Hot County Drain Commissioner to locate and establish a drain described as commencing in the Sumner and Seville Drain channel at the township line between Seville Two and Sumner Two, Section 36 and 1, and to clean, deepen, widen, and straighten the watercourse to its Pine River outlet, Arcada Two, Section 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Redman
Grax Hot
State of
Michigan
Sumner
Seville
Pine River
Arcada
Sumner and Arcada Townships Hold Joint Meeting
A joint meeting of Sumner and Arcada townships is set for March 30, 1914 at Levi Pritchard's residence to decide if the proposed drainage ban is needed for public health and welfare. Township clerks Samuel Cleverdon and A. F. Cline announce the session and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcada
Sumber
Levi Pritchard
Sumier
Samuic
Cleverdon
Sumner
F.cline
Areata
Heirs Petition in Gratiot County Probate Case
In Ithaca Michigan the Pro bate Court of Gratiot County set April 20 1914 at 10 a.m. for hearing the petition of James A Hartman and Violet D Hartman to determine legal heirs entitled to the real estate of Ezra Cornell deceased. A notice will be published for three consecutive weeks in the Alma Record informing interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Michigan
Gratiot
Ithaca
Hom
J. Lee Potts
Exra Cornell
James A
Violet D. Hartman
Alma Record
Said
Probate Court Admits Will and Appoints Administrator
In Gratiot County Michigan the Probate Court at Ithaca on February 11 191 before Judge J Lee Potts heard petitions in the estates of John Ross and Henry Fors. Creaser seeks admission of a purported last will and appointment as administrator. hearings set for March 11 at 10 am with notices to run for three weeks in the Alma Record.
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FOX
State of Michigan
Gratiot
Aaidcourt
Ithaca
J. Lee Potts
John Ross
P. W. Creaser
Anid Court
Watdh Sour
Alma Ecord
Maid County
Lee Potts
Elle Tenner
Anid County
Henry
Jaken Howst
Vaid
John T. Swigert
J.lee Potts
Jude
Probate Court in Gratiot Slices Estate of Etisa Heming
In the Probate Court of Gratiot County Ithace village on March 191, Judge J. Lee Potts presiding, William C. Katenhus petitions for administration of Etisa Heming estate alleging prior administration failed and requesting letters testamentary or administratorship with titled actions noted. probate clerk records first insertion May 5.
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Michigan
Gratiot
Ithace
Seid
J. Lee Potts
Etisa Heming
William C. Katenhus
Aki
Steree
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J. Cohen & Bro
Ten’s
Sui Tten
Alma, Mich. der of Graig, Wright & Arden
Fire Insurance Adjusters
ST. Louis News
Fliuic
Mrs Levey
Ferien
Loui Boltie
Trienis
Cwelutlive
Alnes
St. Louie
Saberiay
Kent
Cantner
St Leis
Alva
Brittany
Will
Frankfort
Walter Leonard
Ace Whitney
Alma Sunday
Williamson
Cadillac
A. Beard
Findlay, O
R. A. Beard
H. Duckworth
Samuel Wallace
B. &. Butler
Dr. Lyman
Bad Axe
Bope Butler
College Opera
Jeanette Nicholson
Bay City
George Watson
Woodworth Avenue
Eredirick GC
Martindall
Forest Hill
Jacob Bauer
Don Hayes
Silas Mowly
Park
Woody
Park Lake
Otto Bowers
Elmer Post
Thalia
Vernon
John Lanshaw
Geo. Kemp
Mr. Red
Charlevoix
John Showman
Frank Dofard
Saginaw
Ethel Davis
Olive Smith
St Louis
Alice Sarah von Thurn
Mt. Pleasant
Pete Story
Wm. Lovell
Laura la Paugh
Mable Bilsby
Erma Cardley
Florian Hoxie
Anon Arbor
Beijing
Grace
Elm Hall
Michigan Crop Report
OLD Times and New
Mindren
Stableman
V. P. Cash
Roup
Conkey
Alma Flour
Alma Markets
Fourth Ward
Belle Jenne
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