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Alma District notes and fair time bustle in town
Dense slice of early Alma News recounts St Louis and Detroit visitors, fairs, and auctions. Mentions MeGibeny concert plans, local sales, school events, livestock, and business ads. Includes W. A. Balke Norton attorneys, Frank Matedoran plea, and planned Detroit Exposition excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunton Clipper
Vetosky
Alma
Sheridan
W. A. Balke
J. N. Norton
Ithaca
Nettie Smith
St. Louis
Grand Rapids
Forest Mill
Detroit
Will Thomas
PL & AL. M
Frank Bailey
Mancelona
Uiis Place
Jere Monfay
Howell
Jason Langley
Saginiw
Luce
Gre Tiot
Schiweler
W. W. Rollin
Mets
Grand Rapids Fair Association
Robert Downing
Downing
Pollanky Bro’s
Alua
Times
Dansvile
Gibeny
Chim
Morden
Livan
Geo. Young
W. Chas. Hopper
Ashley Gleaner
Wright
Alyst
Louis
Will Howe
Alina
Abrams
Wis
B. W. Ellison
DR Sullivan
Gratiot County
Mary Allison
Crooked Lake
Clare County
Geo. Moore
Alma Knitting
Glen Sanlsbury
Breckenridge
Ely Brewbaker
Frank Matedoran
Sumner
Misa Tizzie Young
Seville
Metcalf
Oly Dale Colt
J.S. Caple
New York
C. 4. Stilwell
Buffalo
W. M
Grand Parks
D.T
Union School
Clark Decker
Kansas City
J. M. Montigel & Co
JM. M.& Co
Pittsburgh Pa
Tewie Heroes
Bouxy
J. W.melmes
Reno Brewbaker
FL & P.M
Porsauk
Mostotie
Fils
Jeff
Detrois
E.W. Peach
North Muskegon
Moble
Lee Shafer
Riversdale
A. Yerington
Fred Adams
Frank Coon
I Petinyan
N.Y
Beckwith & Co
Youie
Wanateaie Palyet
Montet Vonsters
St Lense Suir
Geo
Miller
J.M. Montigel
Montigel & Co
Gottingen
Germany
Esq
McComlwr
Anna V. Ridling
Smith
Stevens
Penn
Will Weitheut
F.W. Mooper
Mabley & Co