Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-01-27
SUMNER

The recent snow storms have proven
very beneficial 10 lumberman of this
vicinity, and we understand logs are
going into Elwell at lively pace. The
next thing we will need will be- coal
prospectors or n railroad TO import the
black, for at the rate il is diminishing
timber will soon bee n thing of the past.
We stated last week that the Macabee
INSTALLATION was 10 have been cut ont tins
year, but II appears that ON Saturday
evening last the X. Q. +. NJ. NJ, while
enjoying private affair. were surprised
by good representation of the l.. q.
I. Nj. NJ, who brought in fine supper
for the Sir knights. After having par
taken of royal repast and enjoying IA
pleasant evening. the knights and Ladies
departed for their respective places of
abode with the idea that il was just a.
well a. the other and usual way.
Miss Allie Decker, who has been con
nected with the Belding Bros factory
for some time, Is az present making her
relatives aud friends visit.
X c. Ainsley. member of the Star
Speciality Co. of Muir, was in town ON
business this week.
II. j. Sperry OF Crystal, was in town
last Sunday for the purpose of lettering
his acquaintance with his family.
The Mikado Club met last Sunday
evening and although some of the mem
bers were absent, the regular business
was transacted and tine evening spent
IN the usual way.
Allen Dayton of Fowler, who has
been here and at Alma lately, was sud
denly called home, owing TO the death
of his wife's mother.
Lewis Forquer has been papering and
painting his barber shop and now YOU
can get IA new shave at the new looking
place for the old price.
Don't forget TO attend the dance TO be
given by Mulford's Orchestra at the
Maccabee Hall on Friday evening, Jan
uary %. The management wishes TO
call your attention 10 the the fact that
piano will be substituted for the organ
and that il alone should assure a better
time than the last and you will remem-
Der it was IA blinger."
Mrs. Silas Randolph who has been
sick for some time is still under the
doctors care
\ sleigh load of our Modern Wood
man called on Neighbor VIM Parr of
Ferris, last Sunday. The report Is that
Mr.. Parr, who has been sick for about
three months. is somewhat better. We
hope he will soon be restored 10 good
health.
Mr. Saxton. who lives in the eastern
part of this township, had the misfortune
TN break an ankle while loading logs.
Miss Nellie Spcrry has just returned
from visit toher brother at Maple
Rapids.
A sleigh load Of young people went to
the Free Methodist church at Elm Hall
Sunday night.
J. II. McGreanors rural free delivery
wagon has arrived at last.
Rena McGuen of St. Louis, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Arthur Forquer.
Miss Ida Dunlap is visiting at Jake
Fry's.
Claud Graham has been visiting his
parents at St. Louis.
Mrs. Randolp has been quite i'll for a
few days.
The Peet Bros. have set a new organ
The school is going to have socials and
try and buy it.
Ruth Graham, who has been sick, is
better.
Mr.. and Mrs Clyde Thompson have
moved into Mr.. Races house.
Frank Tucker has been i'll Alma for a
few days.
The Adventists have been holding
meetings for about a week
Ralph Alvord and wife went to Detroit.
The doctors announced that his leg must
be taken off Mr. and Mrs. Amos Button
will take care of the farm while they are
away.
The Sumner Center school visited the
school here last week.
Mrs. Charter is quite i'll.
John Fowler visited his son, William,
and the new granddaughter, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Chlds of Elm Hall. have
moved INTO the Slater house.
Mr. Deming will resign his pastorate at
this church, as he does not think he Is
able TO do justice 20 two churches lie
Will not leave for a couple OF months.
Miss Inez Lang, who has been attend
ing school here, is now teaching at sum
merton.