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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1910
Page
4
Arrangements have been completed whereby H. Barstow of Ithaca has accepted the position of cashier of the First State Bank. He will assume duties about October 15 and is recognized as an able banker with wide connections in Gratiot county.
Isaac Fink long time local post office employee was sentenced by Judge Swan to eighteen months in Fort Leavenworth federal prison for defalcation of about 1900 dollars. He pleaded guilty after first denying charges, and the full amount was returned to the government. he had sixteen years of service and was well regarded on Superior street.
A recent order grants civil service protection to assistant postmasters, ensuring incumbents retain their offices indefinitely regardless of changes in postmaster. The measure is welcomed by Evra Smith, serving as assistant postmaster.
The Baraca class of the Baptist Sunday school met Tuesday night at the pastor's home and elected officers for six months. Pres. Paul Crandall, Vice Pres. John Becker, Sec'y. Nelson Fullerton, Treas. Lawrence Hyde, Reporter Arthur Medler. The class, part of the World Wide Baraca Union, meets at the Baptist church during the usual Sunday school hour. Visitors welcome.
Services every Sunday at the Knights of Pythias Hall with Wednesday night prayers at 7 30. Reading room Saturday two to four. Morning service at 1 00 and Sunday School at 11 30. Epworth League and class meeting at 7 00. Mid week service in lecture rooms. Disciples of Christ meet at G A R Hall on Lords day for communion and Bible study. Alma High mass at 8 00 with children’s instruction at 9 00. St Louis Low mass at 10 30.
Wa. H. Cook, pastor, leads services next Sunday at 10 a.m. with sermon Forgive as we Forgive and 11:15 a.m. Sunday school. At 3:30 p.m. Junior Y. P. U. and at 7:00 p.m. Open Doors sermon. Baptism at close. All are welcome.
The Renown smoke and gas burner, touted as the most economical stove, will be demonstrated Friday October 14 at Caple Hardware Co by Robert J. Waddell of Owosso. The stove reportedly burns slack sawdust coal and gas with minimal smoke, showcasing a notable invention.
Geo Pulfrey, former host of the Hotel Arcada, returns to his old stand amid cheerful greeting. Tudor Smith and his son Charles had run the hotel since October 4, 18xx, while Pulfrey traveled to California for health and pleasure. The hotel will remain open, with Smith returning to his farm in Arcada township.
Jane Marlow Crawford born July 9 1834 in Dublin Ireland died September 16 1910 aged 76 years two months and seven days. Emigrated to Brooklyn at 14 later moved to Gratiot County Michigan where she married Benjamin Crawford. Survived by four of seven children William B. Crawford Edward T. Crawford Sophie Montgomery Emma L. Currence and a New York brother. Funeral at daughter Mrs HH B Currence home September 19 conducted by Rev H L Clair. Interred at Ithaca cemetery beside husband who died 40 years earlier. She was active in the Methodist Episcopal church and well remembered in Gratiot County.
A fashiony ad touts Parisian Sage by Charles Rhodes as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. It claims the formula kills germs causing itching and shedding within two weeks or offers a money back guarantee. Includes promises of lustrous hair and dramatic transformation.
The Probate Court of Line County Michigan orders sale of real estate of Tandy Phedjherensed by Petter. The hearing date is November 1th at ten o clock at the probate office to determine if a sale is warranted and to hear heirs and interested parties.
A collage of short notices lists WANTED jobs including a general worker, dining room girls, a nurse, a farm hand, and a magazine representative in Alma. FOR SALE items cover a sheet iron heater, a fine pair of bay horses, and an 80 acre New York State farm with 40 cleared acres 20 timber 20 pasture near Lincoln Isabella County. Also LOST and RENT notices and a local address for inquiries.
Owing to continued rains the sugar factory that planned to open Tuesday the 11th will not begin operations until Tuesday October 18. The notice comes from Alma Sugar Co. and adjusts the start date accordingly.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as matchless regulators for "keen brain and strong body" and claims breakthrough success from regaining balance of stomach liver kidneys and bowels, with a locator at Wheston and Sons.
An advertisement offers coal delivery to customers by telephoning C. Thornton and Son at Wright Ave. Early orders guarantee early delivery. The note highlights warm heat and convenient service with two phone lines for ordering.
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