W S Davies Opens Asian Style Jewelry Optical Store in Alma
Mr W S Davies formerly of St John and Clare opens a new shop in Alma combining jewelry optical goods and musical instruments. The formal opening last Saturday drew hundreds. the store features four six foot counter cases sil ver plated wall cases and a large watch clock stock the largest in the area. Pianos dominate rear display as the proprietor invested over 1100 in fixtures and furnishings. An advertisement on another page asks for patronage.
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Alma
W. S. Davies
St. John and Clare
Asia
Tragic House Fire Claims Frances Booth at 25
A Sunday morning fire destroyed the residence of J J Booth southeast of Almna, killing Frances Booth age 25. The blaze also caused major losses to the home and belongings leaving surviving family members in deep grief and shock.
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Frances Booth
JJ. Booth
Almna
F Grancis
On Angeles
Frances
Pachener
Yitinom, Mire Sie Awnkondd By Tie Steel
Hersra
Wlohe
Henry
Casey Bristol to wed Casey and Bristol in Detroit area
Detroit Journal reports the engagement of Samy Casey and Miss Bristol. The ceremony will occur next week at Rev Fr Ernest VaubDyke’s church with Taylor bridesmaid and Vase best man. Afterward the couple will travel to Philadelphia, then Mr Casey plans to stay in Baltimore to finish studies before retiring to Lawrence Massachusetts. Miss Bristol, formerly from Osceloa Michigan, now lives at 25 Bagsey Avenue and is popular in Detroit.
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Jas Po
Samy
Detroit
Casey
Miss Bristol
Philadelphia
Mr. Casey
Baltimore
Studing
Lawrence
Mase
Oscelow Mich
Bagsey Avenue
Detroit Journal
Bristol
Wright House
J. H. Ellicott
Lena Bristol
Northern Michigan Excursion From Alma on Sept 1
The Ann Arbor Railroad offers a cheap excursion to Frankfort Crystal Lake Traverse City and Manistee on Tuesday September 1. Round trip fare is 2.00 with departure from Alma at 12 44 p m Tickets are valid on any regular train through September 2. September is promoted as the ideal month for travel and fishing in the Northern Lakes.
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Ann Arbor
Frankfort
Crystal Lake
Traverse City
Manistee
Alma
Thureday
Alma College expands heating and campus facilities
The Alma College campus enlarges its heating plant to serve four buildings and future structures. The new Ladies Hall is in use with many workers on porches and roof and the exterior nearing completion. The plan envisions three new wings and a single boiler house for all heating needs.
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Davis
Thy
University of Mich
Te Favuity
Minnie le
Teaners
Wileatet
Cement Manufacture in Michigan Expands with New Plants
Michigan sees rapid cement plant growth as 10 firms operate across Alpena Elk Rapids Newaygo Coldwater Bronson Union City Woodstock Jonesville Wyandotte and more. Capital stock totals 7.4 million with 4500 tons daily capacity across about 80 pound barrels per plant and ongoing investments drive prices down and construction.
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Alpena Portland Armiout Co
Alpena
Elk Rapids
Indand Lakes
Commercial School Adds Miss Mary E B Miller as Assistant Principal
Miss Mary E B Miller of Shelbina Missouri joins the Commercial School of Alma College as assistant principal after a four year University of Missouri program a Normal training and several years teaching. She is a graduate of Gem City Business University Illinois and completed eight teacher courses in Chicago.
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Alma College
Mary Eb, Miller
Shelbina
Missouri
Wise Miller
University of Misouri
Gem Cit Business University
Illinois
Tool 8
Chicago
Eec
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First State Bank
Michigan
WoWright Pree Way
Vette GS Ware
Kiy Browhwher
Restatant Ceater
Alva Neate Savings Bak
William A. Hable
Banike Block
DR. W. Kelly
Opera House
Alma Tniog Telephon No
Priter Ai
Herbert N. Hayes
All Kite Pension
Sohice, Pope Tee Eat Pine
F. G. Olp
Kew Pollak
Milwaukee
B. Ingersoll
Phous
C. B. Ingersoll
Alma Roller Mills
Arcade
la Grange
Scattergood & Jacobs, Jewelers and Spticlans, Alm Esese
Alor
Millabon
Northen
Commercial School
Messinger
Staley’s
Switz Conde U
Sik
Derby
Hals Justin
Tinker & Hannah
Kim Thvilie
Lytton Firth
Sewer
Tinker
Hannah
General Clearing Sale
Drew, Selby & Co
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