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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1908

Page

6

Home Team Falls To Mt. Pleasant In Rough League Loss

Mt. Pleasant normals defeated Alma 5 to 0 in a hard fought game marked by injuries to Alma players including Whittemore Chapel and Phillips. Coach Carrithers led a small squad as multiple regulars were sidelined or limited by illness and recent practice, while Mt. Pleasant showcased quarterback runs and hurdling to secure the victory.

Mt. Pleassot Normals Carrithers Rooters Mt. Pleasant T. Chapel Whittemore Phillips Alma Hooper Cook Stickles McCarty Bradbaker Campbell Ewing Mt Pleasant Aras Marshall R. VonThurn Mt.Pleasant Mr Pleasant Kergen Clark Call L. VonThurn Lyon Brubaker Chapel

Halloween Party at Gym Delights Villainous Witches in Fancy Dress

A lively Hallowe en party at the hall featured a partner lottery, a masked assembly, and a mock gypsy reading. Costumes ranged from Jews and Gentile to German and Irish, followed by a grand march showing many vocations. The stunt contest amused, refreshments included apples for ducking and hot doughnuts, won by a clown and a witch.

Tony Notch

Pomona Grange Meeting with Sumner Grange Nov 12

Gratiot County Pomona Grange to meet Sumner Grange November 12 with state speaker FW Baker of Wendock. Program includes fifth degree work, election of delegates, social hour and dinner, Seaman orchestra music, papers by John Seaman and F W Baker, question box, supper, and conferring of Ath degree.

Gratiot County Pomona Grange Sumner Grange FW. Baker Wendock Sivens State Grange Grange Bro Buttler Adiles the Grange

Neighborhood News in Sumner and Nearby

Sumner briefs report lecture and singing at Disciple church and temperance work led by Rev. Bride at Advent church. Typhoid cases pale beside visits, church events, school activities, and social visits across Sumner, Alma, Riverdale, and Lake City.

Mitwen Huff Disciple Bride Advent Church Charles Ferrisle Rosie Saxmaw Ladies Aid Pomona Grange Grange Carrie Thompson Arthur Forquer Lake City Church Lulu Sun

Emulsion Aids Baby If Mother's Milk Falls Short

If a baby's food does not nourish well, Scott's Emulsion provides essential fat elements. Mothers may need Emulsion when natural milk lacks sufficient nourishment for the infant, ensuring the child receives needed nutrients.

Scott

Scott's Emulsion Ad Promises Quick Effects for Children

A claim that half a teaspoonful several times daily will achieve the desired effect is made for Scott's Emulsion. The advertisement touts a magical effect on babies and children and offers a fifty cent bottle and a free atlas in exchange for newspaper names, address, and four cents. Scott & Downe, 409 Pearl St New York.

Scott & Downe Pearl St New York

Pollasky Builds Modern Home on State Street Site

Frank B Pollasky resumes a long held plan to replace the family home on State street with a modern residence. Mrs Pol lanky died years ago, delaying the project but this summer construction began and now nears completion.

Riverdale Mrs. Pollanky Frank B. Pollasky State Street

Alma and nearby families visit over weekend

Central Pine River notes several Alma residents visiting relatives in the area. Mrs A E Udell of Alma visited Geo Buck and wife. Miss Bessie Crasette spent the week with brother Roy Crasette. Mrs Frank Stoun and daughter Alice dined with sister Ella Wilkinson. Stella Edwards returned from Detroit. John Wright and family spent time with Wale Parente. Hiram Kekert and family of Tun bella county visited brother H J White. Blanch McNaughton returned from Detroit for a short visit. Mrs John Sullivan of Alma visited Mire James Mills and Roy Chamette. Mr and Mrs Wilkinson of St Laury visited Eugene St John.

A. E. Udell Alma Geo. Buck Bessie Crasette Roy Cras Roy Crasette Frank Stoun Alice Ella Wilkinson Mise Stella Edwards Detroit Allce John Wright Wale Parente Gen Goble Wheeler Hiram Kekert Tunbella County H. J. White McNaughton John Sullivan Almm Mire James Mills Mire Roy Chamette

Annual Meeting On Michigan Forest Welfare At Battle Creek

The Michigan Forestry association will hold its annual meeting in Battle Creek on November 10 and 11 to discuss forest preservation and reforestation. Leaders anticipate strong calls for remedial legislation and highlight forest fire remedies. Notable speakers include Ivof Filbert Roth and prominent lumbermen such as W. B. Metelson, J. Hubbel, T. Bo Wyman, and Chas W. Ward, with addresses from Chas W. Garfield and others from multiple cities.

Michigan Michigan Forestry Association Battle Creek Ivof Filbert Roth University of Michigan W. B. Metelson Saginaw J. 4 Hubbell Manistee T. Bo Wyman Montsing Bon Loud

Hallowe'en Dance Draws Crowd Amid Local Notes

Riverdale notes report a busy Hallowe'en dance with a lively crowd and music. Local ads mention coal at 71.50 per ton and shopping for fall furniture, blankets, and shoes at Wyeth’s store and Mobie Co. Farmers and families are urged to shop for bargains and sell butter at high prices.

Hallowe'en Muble & Co Alm Hyde Iwyeth Mtore Mobie & Co Michigan Everry Way Wyeth & Bon

Elm Hall News Notes and Visits Across Town

Rone Moss stayed in town for several days. Mrs Ethel Sanders visited St Bhaffers and Grand Rapids to see her sister. A string of meetings occurred in the M TE chorel with Bim Hall well represented at Riverdale quarterly. Mrs Wis Pratt visited Vertville for days. Jenks Marshall Si sick for four weeks shows some improvement.

Rone Moss Ethel Sanders St. Bhaffer Wis. Pratt Vertville Mire Jenks Marshall Si

Halloween Night in town as windows suffer thefts

The passage recalls Halloween Saturday with syrupy oddities as residents wash windows while a sheep theft is reported. A man armed with a lantern ventures out to confront a raider, yet attempts are thwarted by darkness and bleating noise, leaving the scene unclear.

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