Alma harness maker Gillman sets standard in county
The Alma harness shop of LP Gillman on Superior Street West is highlighted as one of the oldest and most respected in the area. Gillman’s hand made oak leather harnesses combine style and durability, with a full range of horse furnishing goods, bridles, pads, blankets, nets, brushes, oils, and more. The article notes honest business practices, low prices, and courteous treatment, praising the shop’s reputation among farmers and horsemen. It also mentions a fruit and grocery section, including preserved fruits, fresh produce, dairy, and various dry goods, with a focus on quality brands and reasonable prices under Gillman’s management.
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England
America
Alma
LP. Gillman
Superior Street
Gillman
Crockery Department
West Pine River notes and farm life updates
Local items from West Pine River report corn busking nearing completion and questions about next steps. Residents mentioned include T. A. Johnson seiled on the farm, George Kaughtman visiting Raycraft, Nellie Baker home briefly, Wilford Becker hosting four cousins, and E. N. Post elected Gratiot county Grange secretary at Liberty Grange Hall. Other notes cover schoolteacher Mr. Hull in St Louis, James Wright finishing the season with John Lanshaw, and praise for farm steadiness. Ohio farming lags behind while Mr. George Sutchinson of Alma makes a first local trip. A cream collection plan, a lesser-attended dance due to Jay Hight, Clare teacher WN Wright nearing term end, and Christmas turkey plans are mentioned. Mrs. Fleming is sick with fever fears, with much of her time spent at Elwell with Fleming family. A gathering of about 35 surprised Emmett Keyes, who was away on north Michigan business, with EB absent but later returning. News of J. L. Fleming and daughter Nettie ill with fever, recovery uncertain, recalls their long local residence and schoolmate ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Johnson
George Kaughtman
Raycraft
Nellie Baker
Wilford Becker
E. N.post
Gratiot County
James Wright
John Lanshaw
Elisha Church
Ohio
Michigan
Geo. Sutchinson
Alma
Jay
J. L. Fleming
Nettie
Wrights Grocery Reopens With Expanded Stock in Alma
A. W. Wright has bought into H. F. P. Schneider and James A. Stutt’s grocery, hiring James G. Kress as manager. The store offers a large stock of sugars, syrups, teas, spices, baking powders, canned fruits, jellies, jams, pickles, shelled oysters, sardines, sardines, and olives along with wall paper and crockery for Alma customers at reasonable prices.
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A. W. Wright
H. F. P. Schneider
James A. Stutt
James G. Kress
Alma
Vieini
Porto Rigo
New Orleans
Hosford's
Pierces
Royal
California
Arcada County Notes on Local Homes and Meeting
Arcada Center reports plastering at Mr. McCarty’s house and a functioning stove at the school. Rev J S Clark held a Sunday meeting at a private house due to no stove in the school. John Campbell returns from Ohio after a lawsuit and plans to winter there. A log chapel racket led to one arrest among the young attendees.
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Clark
John Campbell
Ohio
Sumner News Highlights And Local Notes
Mrs G Kirby is on the sick list. Henry Ferris shipped a car load of sheep from Ithaca last week. Bird Tucker backed out of a contract with the P's of L Farmers who shipped clover seed to Detroit are satisfied that it pays to ship. Herman Sumers has his family located in a new home and works for Montigel & Co. Our Highway Commissioner is doing noble work this fall improving roads across the big marsh.
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Henry Ferris
Ithaca
Bird Tucker
P's of L
Detroit
Herman Sumers
Montigel & Co
Big Marsh
East Coe and Burlingame Districts See Teaching Additions
Arthur Murtha began teaching in district No 8 this week and Miss Stella Lindon started teaching in Burlingame district last week. A Sunday school concert is set for next Sunday morning in district No 8. A Sunday school social at Elm Grove school house Friday evening raised about $10 from ticket sales with prizes awarded to the lucky holders.
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Arthur Murtha
Stella Lindon
Burlingame
Warren Brooks
Leonard & Wood
Hull Clover
Batley
Ohio
Elm Grove
Local notices and town news from Alma area
ADDITIONAL LOCAL items report General Church starting stone work for a new house near the school. Entertainment by fortune tellers north of the village. Real estate ad offers a house and lot trade for 40 acres near Alma. A factory visit announced on Woodworth Street due to business growth. Corrections clarify TT. Lockwood relation to Alma Creamery. Local baseball results Elm Hall 15 Riverdale 24, with caution against a postseason riot. Announcement of J T Peters Owosso taking over undertaker and furniture business, with family moving to make Alma their home. Expressions of thanks for patronage and pride in Alma.
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Church
Elwell
Fox
Alma
Woodworth Street
Ian
J. Longr
J.T. Peters
Owosso
Tay
Hien
Pensions and Bounty For Claims In St Louis Park Hotel
A representative for Mile 2B Stevens and Co War Claim agents will be at the Park Hotel in St Louis on Tuesday Sept 1 during the day and evening. Citizens seeking information on pensions bounties or wanting claims prosecuted by the attorneys may visit. The last Congress passed new laws requiring prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens & Co
Park Hotel
St. Louis
Toledo Ann Arbor and North Michigan Take Effect
The notice states that Toledo, Ann Arbor and North Michigan will take effect now under Standard Time. It references a North Hound and South Bound directive with no additional dates or organizers.
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Toledo, Ann Arbor
North Michigan
North Hound
South Bound
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Alma Business
Turck &A Generaid Bankioe Dusines
Foreurn
Tuck
A.W Wangs
Wann
J, Mh
Seaver
K. Wienerins
Fluy
O& Downie
M. de Ofoe
Yunixaron
Webb
E A. Baglery
Ueetdono
State Street
Uther
Wright
Mene
Heal Estate
Life and Fire
Mle
Cark & Norton
Gies
Opera House Block
Metgint AB
le, Clark
JM Nomres
Jia’ D.sminney
Tor
Chancery
Mad Heal Bute Ima
Vila Avevien
Moceine
Gru
P Itvorive
Pastor
Voume People's Meeting
WV Lokeis
Puptur
Aptist Church
Merete Peevice Miri Rabbath Kehoot
Peenup Servion
Oweninune Vpman
LMA
William Mog Piet
Conneanibeir
G. A. R. Hull
TAL Arcanu
Arendi Tenia
Hegent ‘A
Levis
Peni Jadu R D
Royuler
C.F. Buows
Joon Polly
John Dunham
Dr. W. Kelly
Deytigt
Kumait
Mien
T. J. Duff
Ontario
Vettebary College
Teronts
Gorunda
St. Lou's
Mich
G. Duff
Neil & Morrison
Eorn
West Pine River
the Star Grocery Store
Arcada Center
Mr. McCarty
Sumner
G. Kirby
East Coe
TT. L. Lockwood
Alma Creamery
Mr. Lockwood
A.W. Wright
Elm Hall
Riverdale
Ela Hall
Potts & Martin, Real Estate
Heatips
Ware, Ititaca, Mich
Wrig House
Blacksmith
Lusk
P. V
Alma Insurance Agency
New
Yo York
Waktwodettur
Ise
Phila America
Lak Matines
Detenit
Vikeurand
Ghian Avarteate
New York
LIPR
MASON
Chicageo, Il
Detroit. Lion
Ellixon's
A. Yerington
Smith & Glass
AGORN
Champion
Atkin
Choppers
Peerless Axe
Smitil & Glass
Bert Woodward
MICIL
Buckien
Pedess
Clover
Alma Markets
Lansing & Northern BR
Ote Wit
Enat
Noa
Howe
Reo
Mt Howard City
Baginaw
Gott
Knn
Carrere
Raffic
Geneva
Iuthee Etroit
Mek
Theowih
Kite
Sonaertal Ieraeeeraee
Ome
Aversene
Conta
Souther
Hull
Lote
Parawea
Toledo
Poe
Maobatten
Mike Wittefeld
Arbor
Taran
Lennon
Montroye
Taymouth
East Faginaw
Nouthern
Henn Vernon
Oweeso
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