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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1899
Page
6
Hon Thomas Jones plans construction of a new dwelling as indicated in a brief public notice. The item notes a house project by the named individual and references municipal approval and land details. Further specifics are limited in the readable text.
The Hon Thomas Jones, a noted stock raiser and farmer, sells his Iowa farm and will move to Alton for his family to benefit from the town’s social and educational advantages. He has served on the school board and in local offices and will build a modern residence with a distinctive bath area and a bicycle room. The Joneses plan a reception after completion, marking a notable social event.
Mr Thomas Jones and family registered at the New Arcada for two days on rooms 2 4 and 5 and the parlor. Landlord W H Parr reported them as desirable guests and cooperative with reasonable charges as they plan building a new house. They came to obtain materials and furnishings and to study local ads for purchases before returning to Fulton county New York. The Joneses expect to visit Mr Jones boyhood homes before resuming work on their house.
Hon Thomas Jones pursues real estate deals with Bert Woodward Alma dealer. They inspect lots in Pollasky block and Jones buys land and a farm from Woodward’s listings. He declares himself a citizen and property owner of Alma as investors eye Woodward’s beet sugar factory area for quick profits. Tinker and Hannah win the contract to build Jones’s new house as the factory hums.
Machinery stands prepared to construct a large and artistic dwelling for a stall amount of money. They enjoy a favorable reputation for good work and fair dealing, earning the confidence of Mr. Jones.
Will Furnish Jones and Tinker & Hannah to supply lumber, lath, shingles, site work, doors, blinds, ornamental woodwork, interior finish, lime, cement, brick and tile for Thomas Jones's new residence. All materials and work to be of grade A and provided by the two firms according to the contract.
The Hon. Thomas Jones requires J F Schwarte’s Imperial furnace for his new residence. Schwarte, a well known furnace maker, operates a factory reportedly located in the area.
Thomas Jones’s new house will feature modern bath rooms, toilets, sinks, tubs, and water and waste pipes. A W Brock holds the plumbing contract and promises satisfactory work. He will also handle tin and metal work including roofing and guttering. Brock has joined Fred Shippe’s business, expanding capacity to manage all plumbing and metal work efficiently.
Hon Thomas Jones faced knotty estate issues after a Klondike relative died. He consulted John D Spinney, noted lawyer and village attorney, whose clear guidance and drafting of important papers satisfied Jones and set the procedure.
FE Pollasky will supply carpets rage curtains portieres and draperies for Thomas Joves new house. Mrs Jones selected Renaissance and Saxony Brussels lace curtains from Pollasky and is pleased. Mr Pollasky also sold mats linoleum and window shades.
The Jones family consulted on furnishing the new house with Mrs. Jones choosing major items for principal rooms, aided by Mr. Jones. Young ladies and Tom Jr selected furniture for their rooms, all quickly making their choices from Dean & DeYoung, who arranged prompt delivery once the Jones were ready to receive them.
Mia and Jones visit Dean and De Young for art and frames and plan a well stocked undertaking department. Jones says he will not risk fire and trusts R D Lemon Insurance, noting Lemon has represented top firms since 1980 and offers coverage against fire water tornadoes and cyclones.
Honorable Jones, longtime member of the town legislature, uses influence to promote home industries. He orders telephone service for his new home and studies Union Telephone Co. stock, praising its local ownership, toll savings, and service gains. He contemplates a sizable investment if stock is available.
The Joneses meet for supper at the New Arvada and review plans for a speechless trip east. Mr Jones will buy a carriage and farm tools while the Recort follows to become familiar with future townspeople. The family assigns shopping tasks and arranges a 10:30 rendezvous at Pollasky’s.
A brief notice notes Jones purchases a fine carriage amid small town chatter about leisure cruising under shady trees. The item signals a modest uptick in local lifestyle interests and affirms Jones as a buyer of quality goods.
Town folk describe Mr Jona visiting a carriage repository and reacting with surprise at an elegant carriage on offer. He chose one of the first carriages in stock from the enterprising dealer, amid fine streets and country roads.
The text urges using Alma Keller Mills flour varieties Alma Patent and Arenda branded flour. It notes a grocer’s advice that these brands perform best, cites reports from other grocers, and suggests ordering directly from the mills if local shops do not carry them.
Hon Thomas Jone secured duplicates of farm machinery after experience guided his choice. He purchased at J W Folws Sarringe and Lmplement store, including a Milward blade and mower, Gale Blow, New Ausciicus and Krause cultivator, Ue Me line Blow Co sugar beet tools, and a Lansing wagon.
Thomas Jones spoke at length about a watch repair with Mr. Hogart and Mr. Bopart. The regulator and mainspring issues were examined while talks turned to payment and repairs expected that evening.
Thomas Jones visits Vermeulen's department store to order a half dozen Carter Crossett shirts, two suits of undergarments, a silk umbrella and a walking stick. He rejects the dudish look but considers his nephew Tow, Jr. adopting the items at college. Vermeulen stocks Koppenheimer ready to wear clothing and its own collars and cuffs. Thomas Jones then goes to the New Arcade for dinner.
Mrs Jones admires a satin braid hat with Leghorn chiffon and ostrich plumes from Mrs Wilson’s shop as the Jones family eye bicycles from McKay’s. Tom Jr selects a Clipper for Miss Jones, while father Berthold plans a Phoenix bicycle. The McKay shop offers repairs and sundries for riders exploring Alma’s scenic roads.
A fragment from a local advertisement notes low prices and courteous behavior with a promise to arrange future orders for Mrs. Wilson, suggesting a sales emphasis on polite service and repeat business.
A clerk assists Mrs Pollasky and daughters in choosing gowns for a public reception not yet specified. Susie and Winifred arrive early and inspect shimmering fabrics while Miss Jones favors a turquoise blue satin for Winifred, and Mrs Jones selects sheer white organza for herself.
Mrs Jones visits Dr W Kellay at the opera house block dental office. The doctor notes his truthful and careful work, promising quality and a guarantee. Mrs Jones pays for the service and expresses satisfaction, hoping the facility saves future work.
Residents observe a crowded scene with tables, silverware, and fragrant flowers as guests gather around piles of invitations, circulars, and trade notices. Mr Jones comments that those who avoid diversions are behind the times while the crowd browses goods and social invitations amid lively chatter.
A family desires a regular portrait session by artist R. B. Green to capture updated likenesses. At two o clock the family gathers in the room with hope for a new likeness, Pow Jr. managing a forced smile as the camera eye records the moment.
Mr Green finds the negative to be fine and forwards proofs. The Joneses leave the studio satisfied after placing their order and promise to sit for single pictures on their return from the east.
Mrs. Jones orders invitations from the Record job rooms for her reception. She believes 200 invitations will suffice and approves artistic samples before placing the order. The reception date remains to be determined.
Tom Jr. spent the foregone earnings with satisfaction and family credit. He chose Hurmonie tan shoes at 24.00, previously paying 8.00 for Sunday wear. Purchases made at Pollasky’s I.KE shoe department. He also eyed Walk Over men’s footwear and Jenness Miller ladies shoes to suggest to his mother and sisters.
Tom Jr conducted a public outside inspection of E R Griffiths market and found it satisfactory. The plump chickens tender steaks and well browned hams shown by the white apron staff convinced Tom Sr that buying meats from E R Griffiths is sound, with fish and fresh vegetables also offered.
Tom J Tow Jr visits H J Vermeulen department store to select groceries and is impressed by courteous service. He sees a wide display of staples and fancy groceries and finds Chase & Sanborn coffee and Lipton tea that please his parents. The experience convinces him Vermeulen is trustworthy.
Tom Jr a farm boy with a sweet tooth visits L Bennett’s bakery. He samples sell rolls and browses the stock noting browned bread and well made cakes, concluding Bennett's bread and cakes suit the Jones family.
On his native Heath Tom Jr. arranges for a family milk and cream supply after testing Jersey milk at Alma Dairy wag ram opposite the post office. A farmer boy’s palate vs patent milk tester is noted as he enjoys the jell roll and declares the milk the finest yet. Mrs. Jones plans a visit to St Louis and Alma view later.
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