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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
7
A year past Riverdale welcomed F A Rowland later known as Fred who became cashier of a private bank then forming as Bank of Riverdale. Stockholders included A B Darragh B A Church of St Louis Frank Blair losing Thomas Blar Elm Hall FB B H Rowland and N W Stuble Shepherd. The organization prospered.
A new banking house rose and rapid growth led to April 15, 1909 conversion to a state bank as prominent merchants and local farmers became stockholders. The state bank began business May 10 and has since operated from its new location.
Sumner Reason Forquer visited his brother near Mt Pleasant last week while Rapid Holcomb and wife were in Riverdale. George Schiappi and wife returned to Lucan, and John Slater with daughter Lizzie were in St Louis. F Pike and Mins Wiltze of Ithaca visited school. Vance Woodard went to Carson City on business. Mr C A Button visited St Louis. James Mitchell and wife in Riverdine. Charley Button and Miss Bess Hayden called here. Many attended Mrs Frank Hare’s funeral in Ferris. Mrs F J Graham and aunt Mrs Alice Aldrich in Carson City. Mrs Ida Crites and Nina of Alma visited relatives. George Graham returned home sick then left for Owenso. John and Bert Steadman of Ionia visited F J Graham and Arthur Mulford. Ruth Graham attended a surprise party for former grandparents Wa Standish and wife in New Haven. Henryk Sinver, resident fifty years, moved to live with grandson Harry Skinner. Mr Iva Hurst’s friends celebrated his 5th birthday with games. Crandell & Scott want to figure on your wants. 1602tf
The bank released its third statement in response to a call from the state banking department, indicating marked growth compared with prior releases. Citizens and stockholders alike commend the bank's progress while Riverdale residents acknowledge the broader business expansion reflected in the statements. Local social notes mention Roy Robins visiting Clare relatives, Bruce Stevenson visiting Ashley, Mrs Ada Davinon calling on Geo Hoyt, and Francia Fleming with her son Ervin spending Sunday at Ithaca. Crandell and Scott advertise Alma home furnishers for local wants.
H. Rowland reflects on the bank's progress and a young Gratiot institution driven by bustle and diligent cashier Fred H. Rowland. The article highlights top-tier fixtures including a vault with safety deposit boxes rented at $1.50 annually, underscoring convenient banking amenities.
Arcada Center reports Frank Mattern on a hunting trip north while Fred Bradford visits a brother in Ionia county. Alfred Nestle heads to Lansing for winter work. Frank Foster assists Fred Bradford, Bert Bailey works in the sugar factory, and Wm Spear with family visit his father in Saginaw county. Ladies aid met with Mia and John Fink last Wednesday. furnishers seek to retire or part.
A playful exchange features Freddy asking why Johnny wants his father to be a detective and the boy replies that a gumshoe wouldn’t hurt so. The fragment hints at a comic or literary dialogue with names Puck and Freddy in a whimsical scene.
Roy Keefer hosted a Sunday caller at E. 8. Hubble. Miss Lulu Keefer spent Saturday with sister Mrs. Byard Clark. Finke assists for Fred Charh. Thomas Goble and wife visited Mra Granger. George McNab and Miss Flossie of North Star visited Alvin Miller. Lee Lybelt of Alma wed Iva Kuhlman. May happiness attend them. Monday storm dulled auction at Nesen Baldwin. prices strong for most property. Furnishers seek to meet local wants.
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as the world’s best remedy for sick and nervous headaches. Claim to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and build health. Sold by F. Brown’s for 25 cents.
Tuesday dawns at 26 degrees below freezing as residents brace for winter. In East Coe Disciples church Rev. Wingate of Ohio begins a guest series next Sunday. Locals note recoveries, visits, and small home changes including schooling shifts and travel to Alma and St. Louis areas.
Tired cross and dull no help until you remove the cause. Dr Herrick's Sugar Coated Pills are small sweet and pleasant to take, will not gripe or burn. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by CF Brown. Free sample offered.
Five one day farmer institutes to be held in Gratiot County this fall at Ashley Ithaca Sumner Breckenridge Forest Hill with Prof Raven and Prof Taft from Michigan Agricultural College. Topics include soil conservation beans corn potatoes dairying silos silage and country roads. Local managers to be named. details next week. Tulips growing wild near Florence noted with several varieties described.
Dr. Walker advertises in Alma County noting patient growth over fourteen years. He claims expertise in chronic conditions and nervous disorders with new methods and instruments, offering cures for stomach and heart diseases, catarrh, bronchitis, kidney and bladder issues, anemia, skin diseases, rheumatism, goiters, ulcers, and general nervous debility along with references of cures upon request.
A California woman promotes a frog farming venture as a promising occupation in an era of change. The initiative highlights potential steady income and substantial yearly gains from a small agricultural operation to support local livelihoods and economic activity.
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