Alma to Open With New School Staff
Everything ready for school opening in Alma as Supt A F Rockwell from Vassar fame takes a 1100 salary for the year. John L Shiner of Breckenridge is named principal with a 550 annual pay. English teacher Miss Bertha Goldstone at 8500, history teacher Miss Cora Dunlap at 1250, and language teacher Miss Bamborough at 8500 join a seasoned faculty. Overcrowding forces moving some pupils to the old fire building for kindergarten through first grade under Miss Jeasie Parker, Miss Paddock, and Miss Roth Hall with divisions A and B, while Miss Chase remains with division A.
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A. F. Rockwell
Vassar
Rockwell
John L. Shiner
Breckenridge
Alma
Alma High School
Alma College
University of Michigan
Shiner
Bertha Goldstone
Saginaw, EB
Ewart
Cora Dunlap
Maalary
Miss Bamborough
Asw
Bertha McLaren
Winifred Trapp
Fannie Stitt
Annette McLaren
Maude Wilson
Miss Trapp
Mian Stitt
Miss Wilson
Jeasie Parker
Alma Kinder
Barten
Miss Paddock
Roth Hall
Chase
Pioneer Picnic Draws Gratiot County Settlers to Ithaca
Gratiot county old settlers gathered at Ithaca last Wednesday for a reunion. A pleasant day featured reminiscences of bygone days. Dr. A F Braske gave the main address and Marcus Pollasky spoke briefly, praised as one of his best efforts and likened to a senator’s standard.
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Gratiot County
Ithaca
A. F. Braske
Marcus Pollasky
United States
Birthday surprise for Elwell couple gathers friends
Neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nixon north of Elwell gathered Saturday evening to surprise Mr. Nixon on his birthday. They left him many hat presents and served ice cream, with warm expressions of esteem.
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J. M. Nixon
Elwell
Nixon
Toklyns
Alma Township Notes Show Busy Social Scene
This week and past month keep Alma township busy with visits and travel. Many residents, including Thomas, Young, Campbells, Duffy, Alversons, Johnsons, Woodward, Trott, and others, travel to or from Alma for relatives, work, or leisure. A bridge project advances, a wedding unites Clyde Campbell and Ethel Gates, and local plans include entertainment series and school positions.
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Young
Penamo
Truster
W. H. Duffy
Coranna
Alma
Guy Campbell
Owosso
S. Ink
St. Louis
Harvey Davis
BE. J. Alverson
Ithaca
Hiram Johnson
Bert Woodward
Chicago
W. A. Hannah
Harbor Springs
W. J. Trott
Big Rapids
Alverson
Lake Odessa
Mine Rose Wicks
Messinger
Bp.t. Banghart
Ann Arbor
Olive Bergy
Mr. Pleasant
J. W. Earl
Hastings
Wm. Kilpatrick
Stanton
Archie Goodell
M. J. Martin
Traverse City
Alma Orchestra and Band Prepare For Concert
H. G. Palfrey organized the Alma Orchestra to accompany the Alma band. Rehearsals started two weeks ago and prospects look strong for a leading regional orchestra. The combined group lists Lester Sharp and Dudley Tinker on violins, Wan Davis on cello, Albert Davin, KB Holmes, Roy McGrath on winds, Paul Delavan clarinet, Chas Ward cornet, RK J. Goodenow trombone, P.M. Smith horn, Harold Goodenow drama, and H. G. Pulfrey at piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.G Palfrey
Alma
Lester Sharp
Dudley Tinker
Wan
Davis
Albert Davin
Bare
KB Holmes
Roy McGrath
Paul Delavan
Chas Ward
German Syrup promised as only cure for consumption
Boschee's German Syrup claimed to be the sole remedy on the market that relieves and cures consumption. It lists ingredients like tar and gut extracts, praised by medical congresses for coughs and colds. It promises rest at night, relief from dry morning cough, and easy morning expectoration with permanent relief. Sold in small bottles for 25 cents and regular bottles for 75 cents at Alma druggists Sharrer & Mullolland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Atall Druggists
Sharrer & Mullolland
Alma
Eighteenth Annual Ohio Excursion Notice
Eighteenth annual Ohio excursion by the Ann Arbor K R departs Wednesday October 7 from Albany at 4 14 p m with return tickets valid until November 7. Tickets to Toledo priced 4 86 round trip with lower rates to Ohio stations via Wheeling and Lake Erie Detroit Southern Hocking Valley Ohio Central Lines Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Lincoln Shore Michigan Southern and Wabash Bus. For details contact nearest Ann Arbor K R agent or write J Kirby G P A Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
J. Kirby
Toledo
Hay press accident injures farm worker near Trhinon
John Thompson, 25, was seriously injured while operating a hay press on the A. Wight farm north of Trhinon last Saturday. He slipped and fell into the machine breaking one leg and severely injuring the other. Internal injuries may prove fatal. He is unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wight
Trhinon
John Thompson
Manhattan Therapeutic Albs Drug Cure Claim
An advertisement claims physicians once believed there is no cure for morphine and other drug habits but asserts a guaranteed permanent painless cure through their treatment. It promises individualized care by a nerve specialist, immediate relief, restored appetite, and invites free booklet and trial treatment with confidential correspondence.
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Busine
Manhattan
Broadway
New York City
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J. H. Laxcasuime & Co
Drugginta
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Alma Big
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F. H. Goss
Sala
Kentucky
Empire
Central Michigan Produce Co
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W. G. Vliet
Columbia River
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