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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
3
Local contractor promotes new hot air furnaces with customer anecdotes. The ad hints at improved heating and a confident sales pitch, urging potential buyers to consult past clients for assurance.
A brief transit notice lists round trip fares for travel between Greenville and Grand Rapids. The itinerary shows departure and return options with price points and travel class details. Limited service notes indicate timetable variability and possible seasonal adjustments.
A brief reflection compares public opinion to a well rooted tree, suggesting enduring fame and steady strength as core traits. The prose links reputation with stability, implying lasting influence beyond fleeting trends.
Wanted advertisement seeks trustworthy man or woman in each county to advertise receive orders and manage business for a New York mail order house earning 1900 weekly permanent no investment required prior experience not essential spare time valuable envelope for full particulars Clarke Co Wholesale Dept Park Ave New York 1674 1584 FOR SALE To rent sell on time of exchange farm lots hotel theatre and chores Joseph Drew
A subscription ad lists $100 per year and mentions mail handling as second class matter. The text records numerous property transfers and assignments in Alma and Emerson, naming Leora Ginister to Mande Sedam, Hannah Nelson to W E Hall, D Evans to C Nakdrett, Anna R Griffen to Geo Clark, and Electa Shunk and S R Shunk among others, with sections cited (nw sec 21 Alma etc) and a final monetary total of 1200 1450.
Elm Hall reports Fred Bly returned from Grand Rapids while Otto Birdsall and wife came back from Harrison to work as a driver for T J Blair's grocery van. A new wire fence is going up around Mrs Swain's lot amid hay demand and snow depths reach 18 inches. Fred Remer died at 8 F Derry's saw mill after a board struck him in the abdomen. funeral services were held Thursday and Mrs Remer, a daughter of Seneca Sly, survives. Elgy Douglass works at Reo Auto in Lansing. T J Blair's wagon began Wednesday. The editor notes a rumor of a popular young lady's engagement was untrue and asks for pardon.
Advertised for the week ending May 1st includes Andrew J Armstrong Natu Hasswn Enna Jackson Harry McPhani F 8 Merchant L L Smith and others. Uncalled items will be sent to the dead letter office May 17th. A second list for week ending May 1 appears with Pearl Augustine Nettie Butler Mary Comings BE M Conauff Irving Cooper B G Davis Orlands Lea Herman Nilerding Geo Palmer F H Phelps Nancy Reaser Beil Reighe Roselush B A Short Gladys Swick W Wheeler and more.
Real estate transfer report noting L Smith and wife to V Bench and husband wife ownership of west half of west section 9 Emerson for 2200 dollars. W H Grover and wife to G Dobay west of west section 23 Pine River for 400. Bed Fraker and wife to J Lee Potts piety to rip plat Ithaca. Anna Fink to Fink It 1 bik 21 and I Fink and wife to I Ww. lolmen etal It bik 211 totaling 1000 dollars.
Alma College promotes a Friday away game at Albion as a hard contest with forecasted strong turnout and five dollar round trip plan. A Thursday mass meeting is called and autumn musical program at the school of music receives praise for standout performances by Miss Alexander Miss Messenger Miss Goll Maynard Cook and others with an array of instrumental and vocal pieces. The senior play also appears promising after a long anticipated debut pleasing attendees with a rich concert program and student talent on display.
Witnesses praise a lively local theatre piece set on Alma College campus in May 1920. A mistaken identity plot centers on Dr Von Dinklespeil and a carpenter named Grechen, with an airship arrival, romance, and a string of humorous scenes. Strong ensemble, despite limited stage settings, draws continuous laughter and a notable orchestra mention.
The ladies of Wright Hall announce the annual open house on Saturday evening May 15 from 8 to 10 30 p m. The invitation extends to faculty students and friends of the college for a cordial social event.
Alumni alumni Fred D Frost a student in Alma 03 04 is located on a timber claim at Butler Oregon. His claim is in a valuable tract ten miles from the Pacific Ocean. He married in October to Mabel Hollister of Tecumseh Fred Perry Alma class of 97 is manager of the private formula department of Park Davis Company Detroit. Geo Eckfeld 03 has occupied a position in the state capital Lansing for four years. For three years he was in the auditor general office but now with the land commissioner. Miss Lillian M Sweeney KG 02 is teacher at Myaka Indian Mission School Okmulgee Oklahoma supported by the Presbytery of Monroe. The mission class of Mrs Anna Mahoney Dunning ex 04 Tecumseh are making Christmas boxes for Indian children in Miss Sweeney's class. Jane Peacock ex 10 has accepted English teaching at Blissfield High School for next year. Grace Cooper Kg 05 is in charge of primary work in Benton Harbor schools re-engaged for next year.
Morning notes show improved new material promising in June intercollegiate entries while Wareing leads sprints. Mrs. Marsh visits Harry for Sunday. Wild flowers decorate tables as campus discussions turn to class numerals and a husky voiced Dr Bruske speaking to students. Scrub ball game Saturday, minor lineup gaps noted. Sale offers furniture at 100.00 from 150.00 value.
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