Alma record., 1913-07-31


proved.
Sunday morning, little Maurine
McMullen, three-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George McMullen,
drank large amount of kerosene
which she found in bottle, and for
time it was thought she could not
live. Before DIR. Dean arrived, how
ever, neighbor seized the little girl
and shook her vigorously, starting
respiration, which saved her life. She
is convalescent.
One hundred eight births were re-
ported in Gratiot county, for the sec
ond quarter of this year.
Some time ago, while riding on the
rear of a bicycle, steered by an older
companion, James Carpenter, aged 5
years, whose home is few miles
north and east of Ithaca, lost his
hold and fell, catching one foot in
the rapidly revolving wheel, injur-
ing it very severely, necessitating am
putation Of three toes, and some OF
the bones of the foot. Monday he
was out for the first time, but it is
not believed that he will be able to
walk on the injured member during
this summer.
Crystal visitors Sunday were Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Hannah, ]. w.
Mouser. wife and son Harold, Arthur
Gibbs and wife. Norton Gibbs and
wife. ]. N. Mccall and family, Saul
Netzorg and wife, NJ. Barstow and
wife Floyd Gibbs, Martin and Rolla
Coleman, Mr.. and Mrs Robert Al
verson.
A. w. Randall, brother of the late
Mrs. VIM Preston, passed away on
Monday last, few hours previous to
the death of Mrs. Preston. He was
60 years of age, and died from COM
plication of ailments. He leaves a
widow and son, Lloyd. Rev. AL
fred Way conducted services at the
Methodist church, Wednesday after
noon, interment being made in En-
erson cemetery.
Judge Searl had a short session
last week in circuit court here. Some
of the parties failed to appear in cas-
heard, which was between Sarah M.
Shook, represented by attorney L. B..
Macarthur, of Lansing, VS.. Charles
Reek, ct al; Kress & Dunham, OF AL
ma, and O. c. Tuttle, appearing for
the latter. Upon advice from the
Judge, the parties settled the matter
between themselves, Mrs. Shook
agreeing to pay the widow of Charles
Kook $625. Complainant retains the
farm Of 40 acres, which is located in
Bethany township.
Ten automobiles, filled with people
from Alma, went through the county
last week, distributing literature re-
garding the summer Chautauqua to
be held at Alma, August 6-12. Many
season tickets were disposed of by
them in Ithaca.
Marriage licenses, recently issued,
at the couty building John H. Col
bath, 25, Grand Rapids and Eloise A.
Ryerson, 10, Emerson. Otis Wilbur,
%, Alma, and Rua Langin, IS, same.
A. A. Ceaser, SO, Pompeii, and Cora
Olmstead, 46, Saranac.
Judge John NJ. Everden's condition
is quite serious. In the spring he
suffered hard attack of pneumonia,
later with stomach and kidney trou-
BILE. He has been confined to his
home for sone weeks, and Marvin K.
Salter is acting in his official capa-
city.
Judge of Probate, J. Lee Potts, at
tended the convention OF probate
judges of the state at Grand Rapids,
last week.
Mrs. O. p. Doan, of St. Louis Wis
tied last week at Ithaca at the home
of her grandson, Rolla Doan.
]. Strouse and wife returned last
week from Battle Creek, where they
visited their son, J. N. Strouse and
daughter, Mrs. Arthur Saleno.
Mrs. Rose Springer and daughter
Vergil, returned to Flint last week,
after visit at Ithaca with relatives.
Mrs. Mary Packard, entertained
Mrs. F. ]. Ray and children of Little
Rock, Ark, last week.
Martin Wilcox and family enter
tanned his sister, Mrs. R. DeCoster
and children, of Brockton, Mass, on
last week
Mrs. A. II. Duckworth has return
ed to Detroit, after visit with her
sister, Mrs. s. B. Wallace.
Mrs. Charley Todd and sister, Miss
Marie Reppert are spending a few
weeks at Bowling Green, Ohio, with
their parents.
Mrs. H. Nelson, of Detroit spent
the past week with her daughter,
Mrs. M. ]. Miller.
Mrs. II. Davis is visiting at Clar-
ence with her daughter, Mrs. Leroy
B. Church.
Mrs. William Preston, aged rs
years, died suddenly last Tuesday, at
her home in Ithaca, of apoplexy;
although in poor health, her demise
was entirely unexpected and was a
great shock to her family. Mr.. Pres
ton hes been confined to the bed for
some time, and the blow fell heavily
upon him. Four children are also
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