Reminiscences of James Gargett and Alma mills
The reminiscence traces James Gargett’s 1858 move to Alma from Sumer with $4,000 invested, his quick start in business, and the establishment of flour and woolen mills. It notes mill construction beginning in 1866, first grist in 1867, and his wages to head miller Jacob Miller of $5,000. It covers wool prices, woolen mill operations, leases, sales, and eventual mill destruction by fire in November, with ongoing plans for a residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gargett
Alma
Sumer
Buinner
Ely
Gen. Ely
Tinker & Hannah
Wnd
Jacob Miller
Mt. Pleasaot
Gargett
St. Johns
Gurgett
Anderson
Ohio
William Hannah
Miller & Thompson
Gargett reminiscences of early county life and roads
The narrative recalls the Water and Superior street house completed in MT3 costing $19,000 with labor over $130,000, a fire era bucket brigade and poor roads. It recounts Gargett’s efforts to obtain a state road, relief loans during starvation, and a trip to Lansing showing harsh travel conditions and community enterprise during settlement days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Alma
Gargett
Gen. Ely
Lansing
St Johns
St. Johns
Mr. Gurgett
Farm statistics report from Arvada township figures
Supervisor D L Shurrar reports Arvada township farm statistics to Shire Sec. Highlights include 1805 wheat 15 073 bushels on 1 206 acres. 1806 wheat 1206 acres. corn 124 400 bushels from 1805 acres. oats 45 1005 bushels from 1 455 acres. beans 4 bushels from 8 261 acres. potatoes 23 164 bushels from 4 acres. rye 4 bushels from 4 acres. rye and clover seed yields. Live stock shows 773 hogs 4470 sheep. 3000 sheep sheared. wool 10 WL pounds. Apple orchards 42 354 acres. no peach orchards. Bees scarce with 4 colonies during survey. honey 40 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Shurrar
Arvada
Laos
Arcadia
Dr King's New Discovery Praised by Local Alderman
The Alderman James L. Francis of Chive ge endorses Dr King's New Discovery as an ideal cough and lung remedy after five years of use in his family. Another reader from Keokuk praises its speed and efficacy, noting trial bottles free at Webb's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Francis
Alderman
Chivege
Anya
Dr. King
Rey
Don Burgas
Keokuk
Lowa
Methotint Epicopal
I 5
Webb's
Three Thieves Locked Up In County Jail In March Proceedings
John L. Campbell reports missing goods from his land four miles south of town after moving there. Suspects Bert Damon Jesse Stalley and John Husted were arrested, goods identified by Mrs. Campbell, and all three bound over to circuit court after waiving examination. Damon jailed. Smalley and Husted bailed. A separate item recounts a runaway incident injuring a buggy and narrow escape for Mrs. Gerard and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Campbell
Bert Damon
Jesse Stalley
John Husted
Gampbell
Yroods
Duesday
Dunham
Smalley
Husted
Damon
Frank Newcomb Sanday
Win
Gerard of
Elwell
Tf. H. Patterson and Son
Gerard
Tragic Fire Accident In Pleasant Valley
Thomas Murray of Pleasant Valley and his two year old son were burning logs when the father briefly left to visit the barn. The child fell into the burning heap and suffered serious burns to the foot, with the leg heat and clothing catching fire. Authorities report the incident occurred Monday and are investigating the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Murray
Pleasant Valley
St. Louis
Murray
Second Hand Furniture for Sale in Unknown Locale
Advertises second hand furniture for sale including bedsteads and tables. Mentions viewing available and items listed such as springs and cook stove. Contains garbled text and unreadable names. Intended as a local classified notice seeking buyers.
Saginaw event details incomplete and unclear
Fragmentary notice from Saginaw mentions a Sunday event in May with a train and alms unclear details. No definite names, organizations, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Summer Wear Sale On Lightweight Ladies Garments
For hot weather wear items include lightweight shirt waists at 50c and 75c each, gauze underwear at 10c and 15c, light weight hose in tan and black at 10c and 15c per pair, and summer corsets at 50c. Men’s goods feature fancy dress shirts 75c to $1, Balbriggan underwear 25c and 50c, and lightweight hose in black or tan 12 and 15c per pair. A value for money sale with perfect fitting garments emphasized.
Bargains in Shoes and Various Goods From Alma Mercantile Co
Local notices advertise shoe bargains from Alma Mercantile Co and The International News & Book Co in Baltimore offering a $150 payment for selling 174 copies of Story of Spain and Cuba. Also promoted are steamship services on the Great Lakes and farm livestock services, plus testimonials for Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and a village board of review schedule in Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News & Book Co
Baltimore
Spain
Cuba
Siddwe
Buckten's Arnica Salve Ad for Skin Ailments
An old advertised salve claims to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by B.S. Webb at 26 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckten
Gale
B.S. Webb
Style and Finish Define Our Summer Suits
Style and finish are the twin points in clothing and our Summer Suits meet that standard. Every suit delivers exceptional finish and material quality at highly satisfactory prices. Our customers are men who dress well for the least money.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Win's Grocery
Kennedy
U.S. Baking Co
Win Wilson
T. A. Ely
Arcada Farm Statistics
College
Broske
Albini
Aise Pices
Glover
Cleveland
Edmore Jones
Krohn
C. A. Bronson
Saginaw
W. S
Walker
Megaw
Scott
Johson
Bray
Kinesh Mills
Petry
Cent “Roy
Pxerston
Alma Mercantile CO
Otory of
Copa
Cub
Detroit
Put-in-Bay
Toledo
Waggl
Porin Bay
Great Lakes
A. A. Schunte
G. PP. AL
Dee Teoit
Mick
Alou
Nathan
D. P. Davis
Nil Marchant
Goshen
Chamberlain
Ain
GE Mahan
Draggist
Board of Review
Alina
Vo M. Wise
F. E. Pollasky’s
Fidhee
Vici
Bb. Miller
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