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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1911

Page

8

West North Star social notes and accident report

John McNicoll and daughter Pearl visited Mrs. Floyd Woodman in North Star. Floyd Woodman’s family escaped injury when their horse ran amok returning from Ithaca, wrecking the buggy but stopping at a fence. Wide-Awakes elect Beulah Brown president and officers at Beulah Brown’s Saturday gathering. A church service at Presbyterian scheduled for 7 PM due to dangerous shooting on the river. Wanted a competent girl for general housework at 528 State Street.

John McNicoll Pearl North Star Floyd Woodman Florian Hoxie Effie Hoxie Ithaca Bigey

Maine Grange Sets Links Between Rural Schools and Agriculture

The Patrons of Maine adopt a resolution linking rural schools to agriculture, urging well equipped buildings trained teachers and practical courses. They push for school gardens and boys agricultural clubs to foster later study in scientific agriculture. The Maine Grange executive plans field meetings and the next state meeting is set for Lewiston.

Grange Rural School Maine Maine State Grange State Grange Civic League Lewiston

Connecticut Grange opposes Taft grange day at fair

State Master Healy explains the Connecticut Grange stance on Taft speaking at the state fair. Grange officials disliked the choice made by fair organizers, leading to a decision to skip grange day to avoid perceived reciprocity issues. Also notes on a country life program proposal, plowing matches in Michigan, thrashing price actions in Gates County, and a partial burn of the Skaneateles Grange secretary’s office with records saved.

Connecticut Grange Taft Connecticut Healy Grange Legislative State Grange Country Life BE. B. Dorsett Pennsylvania W. N. Giles Skaneateles N. Y

Church Announcements for Local Congregations Notes Times

First Church of Christ Rolentio t lists services at 10 30 a m weekly Knights of Pythias hall hosts Wednesday 7 30 pm reading room Saturday 2 4 pm ML B church shows morning 7 19 00 and evening 7 00 with Sunday School 11 30 Epworth League and class meeting 6 00 pm mid week 7 80 Thursday in lecture room Free Methodist Church holds 10 45 am and 7 80 pm services with Sunday school 9 30 am midweek prayer 7 80 Wednesday at W Center Cedar St corner Church of Christ holds 10 00 am service Sunday School 11 00 am evening 7 80 pm prayer Thursday 7 80 pm and Wednesday 6 30 pm service EH Society 6 30 pm Wednesday service 7 80 pm.

First Church OF Christ Rolentiot Knights of Pythias Epworth League Leature Church Free Methodist Church W. Center Cedar Street G. W. Kiffer Church OF Christ

Baptist Church Preacher Rev Wilbur Nelson to Lead Services

Rev. Wilbur Nelson of Saginaw will preach at the Baptist church in morning and evening services as usual with other services scheduled as normal.

Wilbur Nelson Saginaw

St. John's Episcopal Church Service Schedule

An item from St. John's Episcopal Church lists Holy Communion and Sunday School on Sunday October 1 with litany and evening service Friday. J Frank Jackson serves as rector of the church.

St. John's Episcopal Church J. Frank Jackson

Seventh Day Adventists Sabbath Service Time

Seventh Day Adventists hold weekly Sabbath service at 11 oClock with Sabbath school beginning at 10 30 a.m. Elder Daniel Wood leads the group.

Seventh Day Adventists Daniel Wood

Electric Bitters Boost Strength Against Sickly Feelings

When doctors order rest, fear of work fades as Electric Bitters promise tone and vigor. The ad declares the tonic strengthens the system from the first dose, with thousands praising health boosts and a money back guarantee. Available for 50 cents at Rhodes Drug Store and Wheaton & Sons.

Rhodes Drug Store Wheaton & Sons

Farms for Sale With Multiple 10 Acre Plots and 142 Acre Option

The ad lists two 10 acre farms with two building sets priced at 4700 and 5000 dollars respectively. It also offers 142 acre, 40 acre, and 80 acre parcels with two building sets, separable to suit buyers. Interested parties are urged to call.

Meeting at the farm offer from Geo L Jessup

Pompeii resident Geo L Jessup promises a ride to a farm visit and asks the recipient to delay buying until they speak. An advertisement touts Rennell Pain-Killing Magic Oil as a 23 cent painkiller for cramps rheumatism neuralgia sprains and other aches sold by Wheaton & Sons Pioneer Drug Store.

Geo. L. Jessup Pompeii, Mich Wheaton & Sons Pioneer Drug Store

Elwell Happenings Report Local Visits From Detroit Friends

Elwell residents mentioning returning from Detroit fairs clocked a busy period. Mr and Mrs William Walter Detroit and Mr and Mrs Charles Medler plus several others visited J P Taylors and Toffs or hosted relatives. Social rounds include visits from Middleton Northville Pine Dale and Northville kin with comments on a fine time.

William Walter Detroit Charles Medler Will Isenbath Eugene Walker Ollie Turvill Detroit Hudson Middleton J. P. Taylor M. Johnson Northville Chas Stingluff Marlie Stingluff Miles Geo. Toff William McCoy North of Pinedale F. Mesler

Mr and Mrs Charlie Shepherd Visit From Fair

Mr and Mrs Charlie Shepherd and their son arrived Saturday evening reporting a fine time and good hospitality during their stop at the local scene.

Charlie Shepherd and Son

Profits in Poultry and Power Bond News

Profits in poultry touts Harvell's Condition Powder as boosting chick growth disease resistance and egg yield, sold at 25 cents by Wheaton & Sons Pioneer Drug Store. State Railroad Commissioner approves Consolidated Light and Power Co bonds of 2 million dollars with 500 thousand for construction. work expected to start within a week. Mr Field reports five company men on site and Detroit General Manager Charles Abbott arriving Sunday to oversee the project. One dam will be built initially with more as business justifies. Field faced obstacles but now progress seems near, earning congratulations.

Harvell Wheaton & Sons Pioneer Drug Store Consolidated Light and Power Co C. C. Field

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Royal Baking West North Star Beulah Brown Marley Holiday Blanche Becker Zoa Wheaton Beulch Brown Gladys Failing Enquire State Street Neece Skein Worth le Messinger the Grange J. W. Darrow Chatham, N. Y New York State MR. Healy Explains Trenton Grange Charlevoix County Mich Ironton Gates County Elwell Saturday Evening Post Hull Paragon D. W. Robinson Alma, Mich
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