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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
8
Governor calls a statewide Road Bee Day for June to mobilize communities over two days. Frank Rogers, State Highway Commissioner, urges districts to appoint a road boss, coordinate limited but practical repairs, and avoid overreach while improving rural roads across Michigan's 70,000 miles.
Elm Hall notices list illnesses and travel among residents. Charley Verdettine returned from Ohio for the winter while Miss Vera Ward was seen near Elwell with Walter Ferris. Students and families attended exams and a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Bodine at the F M church. A young people party and various visits to relatives mark the period.
Tuesday evening at 6 30 William Stiger a resident of the Masonic Home died after a period of illness He was 74 an experienced fisherman and an aunt to Alma of Lodge No 28 Charlevoix He was injured in an accident during the Odd Fellow celebration when run over by a horse and buggy His body was sent to Charlevoix for burial Wednesday morning His wife had died years ago He is survived by a living relation in Traverse City
Mr. E Grumbach a practical farrier will be with Robinson's Dry Goods Store for a few weeks for fur garment repair remodel or re tine Ladies can have their work done here Grumbach comes highly recommended his work satisfactory in every way and his prices are very reasonable.
Know Your Own State highlights Michigan ranking high in agricultural product value with top three positions in key crops. It notes vast untapped farmland and a large share of nonfarm land awaiting reclamation. Special Bulletin No. 70 from Michigan Experiment Station in East Lansing details further insights into Michigan agriculture.
Alma High School traveled to St Johns for a baseball clash winning despite past defeats in oratory and debate. Highfield and Cash each fanned multiple batters while Alma collected 11 hits including four doubles and claimed a victory. Alma also scored well in the Normal track meet with strong showings from Chisholm Cook and Hyde, finishing 68 to 48 in Alma’s favor.
Miss Etta Stuckey visited Detroit this week. Nephritis recovery for Russell Bewin. Dr Brainerd operated on Dr Hubbard's child at Vestaburg. A A Patterson moved to 427 Gratiot. Dr Hubbard brought patient to hospital for intestinal obstruction. F W Ruggles owns a Huff car from Detroit. Clare Kastlick left Pere Marquette depot. Guy Levitt promoted to flour salesman Alma Roller Mills. Albert Fate appointed. W A Bahtke owns a new Cadillac. Harold Smith buys Harley Davidson for county calls. Grand Rapids visitors at Masonic Home. Mystic Workers plan Moose Hall masquerade with refreshments. Leontine Messinger vacations from Chicago Art Institute, visiting home. Verne Miner moves to Realty block. real estate offices to use vacated rooms.
Local residents and visitors are listed in a sequence of brief notes. Names include F J Tucker, Mary Powell, Lottie Pelton, Jumas and Powell, Wm Fowler, D Ayers, Clyde Thompson, L E Tucker, Chas Booth, Floyd Martlett, Wr Bartlett, Grow, A E Fowler, Abraham Flewelling, Bert, Mrs Win Phillips, Clifford Gee, Chas Button, Earl Hammontree, J W Hammontree, Nelson Brothers, Dr Graham, Mr and Mrs Chas Milford, Chas Milford, Maple Rapids, Elm Hall and Ves taburg ball game results, and activities at Saginaw, Ithaca, and surrounding communities.
Geo Woodcock moved into the house vacated by F Howard. Arthur Roof of Elwell spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fd Allen. Jay and Jesse Ellsworth are rushing the erection of their new store building. Dr Street and family spent Sunday with Mr J P Way and family at Forest Hill. About fifteen ladies attended the W C T U convention at Breckenridge last week. Lee Watson and family of Breckenridge spent Sunday with his parents. Mr and Mrs Rosh Breidinger are proud parents of a baby boy born last Monday night. Jennie Perry of Bridgeport is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jas Wilson this week. Miss Pauline Wescott, Alma College, spent the weekend with Miss Luly Blackman.
Maggie Gimmey and Meta Gilmore visited friends Friday and Sunday. Mary Roethlisberger and Meta Gilmore visited Lon Hanna's Sunday. Augusta Wittie Oma Fisher and Lizzie Gimmey connected Sunday. Mrs Hoover stayed with Mrs Fisher Thursday. many families hosted relatives over the weekend. County seat visitors, Helping Hand meeting, and future hostesses noted among local residents.
Vera Barnhart returned to her work in Ohio Sunday. Mrs L B L Leonard spent Thursday with Mrs Maggie Oberlin of Corunna. Miss Vera Barnhart of Otio visited Clara Hamilton Thursday and Friday. Miss Bernice Small of the St Louis High School visited the school Monday. Rev Green of Owosse spoke at the Christian church Sunday morning and evening. Mr and Mrs Edgar Sigs attended the funeral of Mrs Percy Acker of St Louis Monday. The Tenth grade will host a carpet rag social at the hall Friday evening. Everyone is invited. Xhoda Sanders Dora Hamilton Hugh Meter Dewey Failing Marvin Lan slow and Fred Baker took the 8th grade examination at Alina Thursday and Friday.
Doctors from Mogt of the Alma attended the Medical Society meeting in St Louis Tuesday afternoon. Grading from Elwell to Superior on State street is nearly finished and curbing is being installed rapidly. Reduced prices on trimmer date. -Mrs W S Humphrey.
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