Early Alma Pioneers Chronicle William Howe’s Life
William Howe of Cleveland came to Alma in February 1865 to clerk for Gargett & Gee. Unmarried, he boarded with Flavius Ely, then married, and later acquired 50 acres of state land south of town. He lived there until 1860, then moved to New York, returning in 1866. He recounts early town growth, the hotel and store by Gargett & Hilbert, a Pine River dam built in 1807, and early court sessions with juror William Rogers. He describes two marriages in the community and ceremonies held at D Ely’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howe
Cleveland
Alma
Pehraury
Gargett & Gee
Flavius Ely
Gargeth & Hilbert
J. W. Holes
Me. Howe Halperl
Pine River
Ducub Miller
Wells Head
Howe
Wright
Woodruff
Lainis St
Baker
Foster A. Tart
Travis
Georgy Gee
Rechellis
D. Ely
Stending
Tanker & Khunal's
Riverdale scandal links Dr Morey to patient abuse deaths
A long simmering Riverdale case centers on Dr J A Morey accused of immoral conduct with young women confined in his houses. Detective White gathered affidavits detailing relations with Morey, who vanished May 1 after leaving his horse with a passerby. A Cadillac dispatch later reported his morphine use and death. Citizen meetings and inquiries followed, while other notes cover college association meetings, Memorial Day events, and Epworth League anniversary activities in Cleveland and nearby towns.
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Riverdale
J. A. Morey
White
Whitesell
Morey
Teik
Hall
Ann Arbor
Alma
Fleming
Cadillac
Mo Duct
Storm causes extensive damage across region
A violent wind storm last Sunday ripped through the area with sand filled air like a desert gale. Shade trees were toppled or broken, the large smoke tower at the Sanitarium cracked, and many windows shattered. Fruit trees and crops suffered severe burn like effects across several localities.
Pleasant Alma Reception Hosted in Wright House Parlor
A large social event in Alma featured a reception in the Wright House parlor last Friday afternoon hosted by Mesdames W. Tinker, Davis, and Ely with help from Mesdames A Bagley, J. T. Ewing, Will Reed, and Miss Mertha Pet and Louise Jeffersio. The room was decorated in green and white with palms, ferns, and snowball banks. About fifty ladies attended, enjoying flowers, trailing vines, and refreshment tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Wright House
Mesdames
W. Tinker
0. Davis
R. C. Ely
Mesdanes
KE. A. Bagley
J. T. Ewing
Will Reed
Mertha Pet
Louise Jeffersio
Deestria Skowl Drama by Ladies Aid at College Chapel
The Presbyterian church Ladies Aid Society hosts a unique entertainment in the college chapel this evening at 4:00 pm. John D. Spinney leads a cast including J. P. Ewing A. W. Bockner R. O. Ely and spouses Mrs Bagley Mrs Davis J T Ewing Miss Lancashire Miss Church plus Mr Chapin and others. Admission is 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Also promotion by D P Davin speaks on rheumatism advocating Chamberlain s Pain Balm with a personal testimonial.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
College Chapel
Deestrie
John D. Spinney
J.P. Ewing
A. W. Bockner
R.O. Ely
Bagley
Lancashire
Church
Chapin
Dr. Bagley
Prof. Davis
Sam Magow
D. P. Davin
Chamberlain
Hot Weather Wear Specials From Local Store
Lightweight shirt waists at 50¢ and 55c each. Gauze underwear 10c and 15c. Light weight hose tan and black 10c and 15c per pair. Summer corsets 50c. Men’s fancy dress shirts 75c 90c and $1.00 each. Balbriggan underwear 25c and 50c each. Lightweight hose four for 25c.
Alma Mercantile Co Hosiery Sale and Almani Meeting Echoes
Bargains in Ladies Gents and Children shoes noted by Alma Mercantile Co. The Almani Association of Alma High School met at Prof Ely Wemesday’s home choosing officers G S Sharrar president Nullie Bunbrough vice president Flora V cor secretary treasurer and O F Gaple secretary. Annual banquet set for Wright House June 12. Church services listed for Presbyterian Baptist and Methodist. Board of Review meeting announced with dates May 2 and 26. Village valuation corrected to 2005025 with 54758 personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Pirenion’s Association
Lee
Opera Howe
James Choke
Wie
Charles H. Clark
Clare
S. Dupree
Traverse City
VR Pond
Lansing
Battle Creek
Palmer
Grace Hafer
Stone Hrs
Masters Jackson
Overton
Almani
Almani Association
Alma High School
Ely
Board of Review
Alina
A Summer Sail in Ladies Shoes
A summer sail in ladies shoes promotes a pleasant voyage afoot with the season sale. Crowds enjoy it while securing the prettiest coolest best fitting Summer Shoes now manufactured at prices buyers deem a pleasure to pay. Shoes suit house street wear daily use and travel needs. Prices range from 75 cents to 4.00.
Second Hand Furniture For Sale Notice
Parties wishing to buy bedsteads mattresses springs couch extension table cook stove and a quantity of dishes inquire at this office where goods may be seen It May Save Your Life A dose or two of Foley s Honey and Tar will prevent an attack of pneumonia grip or severe cold if taken in time It cures colds cough croup la grippe hoarseness difficulty breathing etc Guaranteed by C E Manasd
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Foley
C. E. Manas
Farmer offer for Ohio Poland China and Durham bulls
Farmers are urged to visit Nathan Banas at his Alma area farm two and a half miles southeast for full blooded Ohio Poland China bowl and short horn Durham bull. Also advertised is Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claimed to cure cuts, sores, ulcers, and skin eruptions with money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box, sold by B S Webb.
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Ohio
Poland
Alma
Nathan Banas
Buckien
B.S. Webb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Win's Grocery
A. Ely
Web
DR. Morey
State
Superior Streets
Sanitarium Park
Pryor
Dodds
Mt. Pleasant
America
Epworth League
Methodist Episcopal Charch
Col Ford Wanling
Regan
J. L. Miller
Alma Mercantile Co.’S
Presbyterian
Bricks
Robert J. Ross
McCormick Theological Seminary
Methodist
Avenda
Alia
Sankar
le Shoe
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