Elm Hall Items Little Preston La Voy Illnesses and Local Moves
Elm Hall notes list sicknesses and visits including Little Preston La Voy who is quite ill, Mrs Hoxie in Saginaw on business, Greta Hoxie attending State Normal in Ypsilanti, and several relatives visiting in Elwell, Alma, and nearby towns. Doris Johnson dies at home of scrandparents. multiple families host visitors and travel between Saginaw, Ypsilanti, and Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston la Voy
Hoxie
Saginaw
Jessie Birdsall
Riversdale
Moble
Fred Howe
Tonia
Mary la Voy
Jennie Clark
Ashley
Greta Hoxie
Ypsilanti
Marshall Stevens
Grand Rapids
Jennie Blair
Fern Pratt
Custer
Edna Powers
Nelson Fullerton
Alma
Ed. Leonard
Morrison
Ionia
Miner
Saranac
Charley Smith
Florence Duford
Leah Peterman
Elwell
George Bailey
Carrie
Alice Botcher
Stella Anger
Doris Johnson
F. M. Martin
Vivian
Kalamaxoo
Clyde Stambaugh
Detroit
G. W. Stambaugh
Harriett Schaeffer
Brainerd’s Hospital
Leonard Bordell
Arthur Rich
Orleans
Flossie Hamilton
Alpena
Martin
John Salger
Ithaca
Chas, Harlock
John Snyder
Harlock
Kate Byron
Little Niece
H. B. Currence
Major Lemon
Little Doris
H. J. Hyde
John Dunham
Lemon
Shepherd
Green Hoyt
Tennessee
L. Hoyt
Geo. Hoyt
Gow
Folkes
Lyman Cohoon
Vandercook
M. L. Dunham
Grand Ids
Slate
New Jersey
Sohdenham Jr
Ida Greig
Vida
Prank
Harry Clark
John di
Mrs. John
St. Louis
St. John
Tray
Rome
Dr Kings New Discovery Cough Cold Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement urging readers to take Dr Kings New Discovery for colds and coughs. It highlights quick relief, antiseptic healing, and family safety with a money back promise. Quote from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
Taxpayers urged to settle 1912 taxes and save money
Gratiot County Treasurer A. P. Lane informs taxpayers to pay their son’s 1912 taxes now to avoid higher costs. An additional one dollar expense will be added to the sale amount on October 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Lane
Gratiot County
Calls for Oct 4 Day of Prayer as nations at war unite churches
The federal council of the churches of Christ in America and the Church Peace Union urge reading the president's October 4 proclamation in every church and a day of intercession for peace. Prayers by Bishop Greer and Rev W T Manning call for divine guidance for leaders, mercy for the wounded, and unity among nations amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Church Peace Union
David H. Greer
New York
Jesus Christ
W. T. Manning
Earth
Batan
Christ
Jesus
Blot Out All Hatred Prayer Remembrance in War Time
A long war time prayer by Julia G Wales and Walter Rauschenbusch appeals for peace across nations. It calls for humility justice and a universal brotherhood amid suffering urging rulers and people to pursue lasting peace and human welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia G. Wales
Walter Rauschenbuseh
Telephone in His Mausoleum At Highland Lawn Cemetery
Martin Sheets orders a telephone in his new three thousand dollar mausoleum at Highland Lawn Cemetery in Indiana. He will pay rent in advance to cover months beyond his death. He previously noted the cost of his father’s monument. Don Cotton Gowns to Aid Planters. Mrs Annie Kincaid Dent of Yazoo City La. urges women to wear cotton gowns to help cotton planters. New Orleans women with gowns join the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Sheets
Highland Lawn
Indiana
Sheets
Annie Kincaid Dent
Yaxco City
South
New Orleans
Russian Fitness Surprises Berlin Gains Respect
Berlin correspondent notes Russians appear stronger than expected with disciplined attire and steady bearing. He reports alcohol banned in the Russian army and tightened discipline to enforce order among troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Stedl
American Women Aid War Relief From Washington
Washington women connected by marriage to foreign ambassadors lead relief efforts for war victims. Countess von Hernstorff, Mme Jusserand, and Mme Bakhtime teff organize fundraising and garment drives, with Mary Beale and Mrs McCormick among notable supporters in New York and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
United States
Countess von Hernstorff
Amassador
Jeanne Luckmeyer
New York
Bertin
Mme. Jusserand
Mme
Baktimeteff
John R. McLean
Truxton Beale
Russia
Robert McCormick
Chicago
Mme. Bikhieteff
Stmaer
Newport
Mrs. McCormick
Mme. Junserand
Boston
Eliza Richards
Porta
M. Jusserand
Town Line Notes From Alma Area Travelers and Visits
Town line notes recounts residents including Giles Tsham Ida Huff James Porterfield Geo Isham Floral Waldo and many neighbors making trips to Elwell St Louis Ithaca Saginaw Grand Rapids and Detroit. It records barn painting church services family gatherings marriages Leon Wright and Lena Bilklieburg union and local illnesses and travel between Alma Sumner and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Tsham
Elwell
Ida Huff
St. Louis
James Porterfield
Ithaca
Geo. Isham
Ed Hoyt
Alma
Stitts
Forest Hill
Wm. Edgar
Mr. Brewer
H. B. Currence
Homer Osborn
Hoyt
John Morrey
John Sullivan
Howard Forbush
Grand Rapids
Gee
Webb
Tom Kress
Ida
Sumner
I. N. Brainerd
Gaffney
Flora Waldo
Barney Snyder
J. H. Church
Kate Older
Clow Bridge
Katheryn McIntosh
Adrian
John Snyder
Channing Parson
E. L. Bamborough
Bert Bamborough
Chas. Powers
James
Porterfield
Riverdale
Katheryn Flewelling
Vi Vint, Richards
Dee Day
Fern Hawkins
Leon Wright
Lena Bilklieburger
F. E. Gainder
The
Baptist Church
Geo. Goble
Wright
Dell Wright
S. Bilklieburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elwell Elevator
W. Johnson
Michigan
J. P. French
Whittemore
Nok Syrdef
Goftits
Raywazem
Berar
Puey Quateor
Moater
Esayo KayHe JO Jan Gailou
Bofosq
Elm Hall
Lord Jesus Christ
Armen
Heaven
Eigsigora
ANG the Red Cross
Mme. Jusser
Jush I. Tusserand
Wifrop
United
Htatin
Harris & Ewing
Arthur St. Denis
Wright House
C. J. Brown
D. E. Devore
Mich
Fraternity
W. C. Pugsley Elwell, Michigan
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