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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
THE EUROPEAN CAFE
For Eats of All Kinds. Manufactur.
ers of Home Made Ice Cream
and Dealers in Pure Ice.

The elegant and up-to-date Eu-
ropean cafe so ably presided over by
Messrs. w. II. Miner and Son stands
prominently in the front rank of the
restaurant business of Alma. Both
Mr.. Miner and son, Vern are ac-
complished caterers and expert chef
de cuisiners of the city. The
thoroughly sanitary cafe is attractive
il fitted up and they serve the most
sumptous meals and all kinds of short
orders, lunches and the best cup of
coffee in the city. These gentlemen
also carry an excellent line of con-
fections, "Samoset Chocolates" bon
bons, chocolate creams, cigars, tabac-
cos and smokers articles, and they
manufacture their own home made ice
cream ofthe most delicious flavors
during the summer season. They are
also prepared to serve you with pure
sparkling ice. Both these gentlemen
are fully up to the times and will meet
and greet you with "a smiling face
as they did US and send you away with
one of your own.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
SLATER K GOODIES
The Home of Good Clothes.

In all the wide range of the i'm
portant clothing trade in Alma and
vicinity, the "Home of Good Clothes"
is so ably presided over by Messrs,
Slater and Goodies. These gentlemen
stand prominently in the front rank of
the trade. The attractive and sys-
Dramatically arranged store of this pro-
gressive firm is filled with an ex-
cellent line of Mems and Boys fash
ionable ready-to-wear clothes in the
latest shades weaves and patterns.
They carry the well known Wilson
plain and fancy shirts, hosiery, neck
wear, underwear of all weights and
sizes, Kingsbury hats, caps, valises
and travelling bags, gents fine furn-
ishings and haberdashery goods in
general. All in excellent assortment
and great variety.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
EARL c. CLAPP, HARDWARE
The Progressive House Plumbing.
Heating and Repairing.

Mr.. Earl c. Clapp who has recently
bought out his partner, N. B. Fraker,
takes rank among the most progress
sive business men, not only Alma but
Gratiot county and he stands prom
inently in the front rank of the hard
ware trade of the city. The large and
well arranged stock comprises the
best grades of general hardware,
mechanics, carpenters and builders
tools, edge tools, cutlery of the most
celebrated makes, tin, enameled and
aluminium ware, the famous Round
Oak stoves and ranges, the b. p. S.
paints, oils, and stains. Sterling Pure
White Lead, guns and ammunition, and
in fact nearly anything and every
thing known to the important hard
ware trade. Mr.. Clapp is prepared to
do all kinds Of sanitary plumbing and
heating, furnace work, ventilating and
sanitary engineering and only expert
artists are employed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
j. A. GERHARDT
The Store of Quality and Style.

The thoroughly up-to-date dry
goods and ladies furnishing store of
Alma, is that so ably presided over
by the gentleman whose name forms
the subject of this sketch. Mr.. j. A.
Gerhardt, who has taken rank among
the most progressive business men
of the city and is enjoying a large
share of the trade of Alma and Ora
tiot county. The immense stock of
spring goods, comprises an elegant
array Of dry and fancy goods, hosiery,
novelties, notions, new dress fabrics
in all the latest shades, weaves and
patterns. New Tub silk creations and
fancy wash good. The famous p. N.
Novabine corsets, embroideries, rib
bons, laces, ladies, misses and child
rens new waists, outing garments,
frocks, gloves, and ladies wearables in
general.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
MESSENGERS
The Leading Clothing, Mems Furnish
ings, Hat and Shoe House Of
Alma, Mich.

Sooner or later you viii insist on
trading at a store where variety, quail
ity, style and price make an ideal
combination. In men and boys APP
pare Messengers store fills this bill
to a ct"
'Kuppenheimer" and IS ociety
Brand" clothes for young men and
other famous makes are here in great
variety, sure to fit your taste and
pocketbook. Messengers are the sole
distributors in Alma Of the famous
walk Over" shoes, the shoe that re-
ceived the highest award (the grand
prize) at the Panama Exposition.
Also work shoes and boys shoes which
will give satisfactory wear and are
reasonable in price. A wonderful line
of spring shirts, and neckwear and
hosiery and all the articles that go TO
make up a well dressed man. Mes
singers will be pleased TO have you
come in and take "look" he is con-
WINGED that "He who looks and goes
away, will come to buy some other
day"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
C. V. WRIGHT
Mammoth Art Furniture House Of
Alma, Mich.-Furniture Dealer
and Funeral Director.

The large commodious and up-to-
date furniture house and undertake
ing establishment Of G. V. Wright's
stands prominently in the front rank
of trade and is justly deserving Of a
special mention in our business re-
sumo of Alma and vicinity. The vast
floor space is systematically arranged
and stocked from end TO end and from
top to bottom with an elegant array
of rich parlor, chamber and living
room furniture, chiffonier, davenports,
secretaries, the famous Bullerdick
cotton and felt mattresses, the cele-
brated Green Castle kitchen cabinets,
White sewing machines, Rose red
cedar chests, Vitrefied brass beds,
Cadillac desks, tables, etc. Also
printed and inlaid linoleum, Mantisee
bed room suits, Herzog, music cab
inets, Subway baby cabs and go-carts,
and beautiful rugs of all sizes. Also
undertaking supplies, and a fine
equipped private ambulance service.
A speciality is made of taking full
charge Of funerals and burials.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
HOME LUMBER 4 FUEL co.
Furnishing Everything in the Build
ing Line and Hard and Soft
Coal.

We cannot over look the spacious
premises occupied by the Home Lum-
Der & Fuel Company in our special
business review Of the principal trad
ing points of the county. The yards
of this progressive and widely known
concern are amply provided with sub
stantial buildings, large sheds and
well regulated offices for the prompt
and successful handling Of their large
and extended trade. The stock com
prises an immense line Of both rough
and dressed lumber Of all dimensions,
lath, Shingles, sash doors, blinds,
mouldings, lime, cement, the famous
Prepared roofing, the famous Rey-
nolds asphalt shingles, building paper
Climax wood mortar, and building
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
FoRTINo BROS.
Fancy Fruit, CONNECTIONS and Cigars
-Sousa Building, East Superior
Street.

Fortino Bros. are fully up to the
times with every detail Of the fruit,
confectionery, and cigar trade. They
carry the choicest of both foreign and
domestic fruit which are absolutely
fresh. Also fine CONNECTIONS, bon bons,
chocolate creams, cigars, tobaccos and
smokers articles, all in excellent as
sortment and these gentlemen are
patronized by an appreciative public
all Of whom speak in the highest terms
Of praise Of their treatment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
DE LUXE CANDY KITCHEN
South State Street, Alma, Mich.
Nick Premises, Prop.

The elegantly appointed palace of
sweets and ice cream parlor and new
restaurant Of the above named com
pany is ably presided over by Mr.
Nick Premises the enterprising prop
rietor who is ably assisted by his
wife, holds place second to none in
Alma and this section Of the state
This gentleman is the principal manu-
facturer and dealer in all kinds Of
pure home made sweets including the
most tempting chocolate creams and
bon bors This gentleman disposes
the most delicious ice cream, COCO
cola, the famous Welch grape juice.
sundaes, and all Kinds Of cheering
carhonated beverages from his modern
sanitary fountain. He also furnishes
plenty OF good music for the enter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
CRANDELL & SCOTS BIG STORE
Art Furniture, Rugs, Carpets, Cur
tains. Undertaking and Embalming.

In our special industrial and bust
ness resume of the various trading
points in the county We desire TO call
the public attention to the large COM
modious and elegantly filled up furni-
ture, carpet and undertaking estab-
.lishment of Alma, that of Crandell &
Scott. The spacious establishment
filled to repletion with an elegant
array of rich parlor, chamber and din
ing room furniture, chiffoniers, daven-
ports, kitchen cabinets, secretaries,
book cases, bedding, the famous
Stems d Foster sanitary mattresses,
beautiful brass and iron beds, New
Home" sewing machine, rugs, carpets,
linoleums, curtains, window shades,
and rich draperies. In fact anything
to furnish a home. Also casket and
undertaking furnishings in general.
They also attend to undertaking and
embalming and all calls are promptly
attended to both night and day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
The Biggest Little City in Michigan
Houses the and Who Identified
and Prospeslty

new and novel designs. Watches of
the standard movements, including the
famous Elgin watch, handsome clocks,
sterling silver and silver plated ware,
cut glass and china. Spectacles and
eye glasses and optical goods in gen
eral, all in excellent assortment and
variety. Mr. Losey is registered
optrometrist end speciality is made
of testing the eyes for glasses by
the most scientific methods. Also
fine watch work and engraving and
repairing in the best possible man
nor
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
p. NJ. SMITH
The Live and Up-to-Date Coal Man
of Alma.

In our special review of Alma and
vicinity we desire to call the public
attention to the live and progressive
coal man, who stands prominently at
the head of the coal business of Alma,
p. NJ. Smith This gentleman is an
excellent Judge of the famous Black
Diamond Product, and he always
handles the best grades of both hard
and soft coal and coke, of which he
receives direct from the mines, in car
load lots which enables him to sell at
prices that defy the most formable
competition. All speak in the highest
terms of praise of their treatment
and the deliveries are made in the
most expedient manner by calling Of
flee Both phones.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16

mention of the Alma City Laundry,
equipped with ample power and with
the very latest and improved machin-
cry and presided over by the enter
prising proprietors Messrs. McCul-
Tough 4 Besore In fact this plant
is not surpassed by any establish
ment of this kind in the district for
excellence of work turned out They
have special facilities for doing fine
work on shirts, collars, cuffs, linens,
woolens, flannels, curtains, etc II is
safe to say that in this respect this
laundry has no peer. Your soiled
linens will be Numbered in the best
possible manner and returned prompt
ly at the time promised.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
LEE LYBOLTS
Blacksmith and Harness Shop. West
Superior Street.

In our trades review of Alma and
vicinity we desire to call the public
attention to the general blacksmith
and new harness shop so ably con
Quoted by Lee Lybolt, who is an ex-
pert artisan. This gentleman attends
promptly to all kinds of general
blacksmithing and his new harness
shop is stocked with a fine line of
light driving and heavy farm harness,
blankets, robes, sanitary collars and
horse clothing in general. His prices
will be found right.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
GRAY & GRAY

The popular restaurant and coffee
house so ably conducted by Messrs.
Gray and Gray, enjoy their portion
Of the trade. Cleanliness" is their
motto, and everything is kept in
thoroughly sanitary condition. They
serve short orders, lunches, sand
wiches and the best cup Of coffee in
the city They also carry tempting
line OF corrections, cigars, tobaccos.
and smokers articles. All speak in
the highest terms Of praise Of their
treatment and for the best Of eats
this is the place to go.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
J. c. PARDEE
Leading Floral Artist of Alma
Conservatory East Superior st.

The heart of all mankind loves flow
ers. They are welcomed in our homes
at the marriage alter or on the tomb,
and they are always in sympathy with
the case which they are called upon
to grace. We therefore take partic-
ular pride in calling the public at
tention TO the beautiful Floral Con-
servatory so ably presided over by
Mr.. J. c. Pardee. This gentleman is
prepared to furnish you with the
choicest beauties on the shortest no
tice, including bouquets, wreaths,
ETC., flower corsages and beautiful
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
By A STAFF CORRESPONDENT

fancy groceries, cannd goods, teas,
coffees, spices, fruits, garden and
orchard productions and country pro-
duce all in excellent assortment and
great variety. Also an excellent line
of Ladies' furnishings and fancy
goods, hosiery, novelties and notions
in all the latest spring styles and
fashions. Mr.. Rather is fully up to
the time and takes rank among our
most progressive and enterprising
business men and citizens and his
motto live and let live"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
NJ. A. MEDLAR
Grocery and Clothing House. Fraker
Building.

In this well kept grocery and cloth
ing house will be found everything for
the table in the way of pure unadult-
Grated staple and fancy groceries and
high class clothing and shoes. Here
is carried an endless assortment of
a large and diversified stock of both
staple and fancy groceries, canned
goods, pure spices, flour fruits, garden
and orchard productions and country
produce. In fact everything good TO
eat Also a celebrated line of pure
wool clothing for men and boys and
S. Fem & Bather company's favorite
line of clothes, gloves, shirts, mittens,
hosiery, suspenders, fancy and plain
neckwear, collars and gents furnish
ing goods in general, an excellent as
sortment and great variety. Special
bargains are being made on macki-
naws, sweaters, and storm coats.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16

floral designs. Also, carnations.
ferns, bulbs. pottei and bedding
plants, shrubs, etc a speciality IS
made Of supplying funerals, and
weddings, parties, and bouquets both
in and out Of the city and all telephone
orders are promptly filled in a most
satisfactory manner. Every courtesy
is extended to visitors and his prices
for the choicest of plants, bulbs and
flowers will be found right
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
CHAS. G. RHODES
Progressive Druggist of AI.na-The
San-Fox Store.

Our business review of Alma and
vicinity would be incomplete if we
failed to make special mention of the
attractive and well arranged drug
store so ably presided over by Mr..
Chas. G. Rhodes. This widely and
favorably known druggist above
named has a full and complete line of
chemicals, pure and fresh drugs,
patent and proprietary medicines of
acknowledged merit and standard
reputation. Also perfumes, toilet and
fancy articles stationery and school
supplies. The best magazines and lat
est current literatureof the day. Also
Huyler's famous chocolate creams.
latest current literature of the day.
Also Hyler's famous chocolate creams.
A speciality is made OF compounding
physicians prescriptions and family
receipts with accuracy and dispatch
and perfect satisfaction is guaranteed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16

material in general. The best grades
of both hard and soft coal which is re-
ceived in carload lots direct. Mr..
Harry Gerber is fully conservant with
every detail of the important lumber
and fuel business in all its phases, and
he is prepared to furnish you with
closest estimates.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16

this semi-transparent effect which has
made him his splendid reputation
Mr.. Griffin stands prominently at
the head Of the Photographic profes-
sion of Alma and vicinity. This
gentleman is prepared to do all kinds
of portration. landscape and rural
photography, enlarging and recolor
ing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16

to, Ont. ia The class of 1902. The
doctor has adopted the very latest
methods and uses the best remedies
kucwn TO the modern veterinary
science. He is prepared to attend TO
al calls both night and day and a
speciality is made of veterinary surg
cry and dentistry, contraction, and all
ills heir TO the equine family. The
doctor was elected president Of the
state veterinary association last year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
w. r. BAKER

The Leading Art photographer Of
Alma.
The photo art studio conducted by
Mr.. W. F. Baker is decorated with the
most exquisite specimens Of his pic
lures and the best and finest photo
graph work IN the city is here exhibit
ed. The studio located on North State
street is equipped with the most inn
proved facilities known TO the photo
graphic profession, such as perfect
lights, scenic, back grounds which add
an additional charm to the picture.
Every size of work is made here,
from the locket miniature to the life
size portrait or imperial cabinet and
easel pictures. Engagements copied
in color.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
D. P. HALE
East Superior Street Blacksmith, OPP
pOsite Alma Roller Mills, Phone 80.

The above named gentleman whose
shop is centrally and advantageously
located on East Superior street direct
~ opposite the Alma Roller Mills,
stands prominently IN the front rank
of his special line of trade. In addi-
ton to general blacksmithing, forging,
pillow, disc, wood and wagon work, gem
eral repairing, etc, decided speciality
is made of practical horseshoeing on
scientific principles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
J. p. LosEY
Leading Jeweler and Optician. East
Superior Street.

Our special business review Of
Alma and vicinity would be incom-
plete if we failed to make a special
mention of the leading jeweIer and
optrometrist Of the city, Mr.. j. p.
Losey. The elegantly appointed
establishment is filled to repletion
With an elegant array Of jewelry Of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
THE ECONOMY SHOE STORE
The Home of Good Shoes of Alma.

AS the exclusive shoe trade con-
Quoted by Messrs. A. A. Chick and
Mr.. John Chick, Jr., has reached ex-
tended proportions in Alma and vic
Unity during the last decade we take
particular pride in calling the public
attention to the Economy Shoe Store
which stands prominently in the front
rank of trade. The systematical
and well arranged store is centrally
and advantageously located on East
Superior street and the stock com
prises an excellent line of mems,
women's, and children's fashionable
footwear with style and snap, includ-
ing the famous Bostonian shoes for
men and the -" e. tx" and "Fards"
shoes for women. Rubber goods and
all kinds of footwear in general
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
GRIFFIN's PHOTO STUDIO


When person sets for his or her
picture before this gentleman II is
rot before the amateur, but to the
master and the artists. The clear
ness OF amber and like-like express
sion, marks all his portraits and it Is
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
L. E. RATHER
Dealer in Groceries and Ladies Furn-
ishings, Alma, Mich.

This gentleman is one OF the very
big and progressive dealers in groc-
cries and ladies furnishings. The
store is systematically arranged in the
most attractive manner, and comprises
an excellent line of both staple and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
Z. 4. sAwKINs PIANO COMPANY
New March Records and Latest Sheet
Music Out

In our special business review Of
Alma and vicinity we desire TO call
Che public attention to the c. A. Saw
kins Piano Company MUSICAL Con-
seryat0ry centrally and advantage
ously located on East Superior street
They handle the most celebrated
makes OF pianos and played pianos,
and they are Instruments that are
favorably noted for fine finish soft
ness Of tone. excellent singing quail
tiles and durability, and wherever in
troduced have gained the best of sat
isfactioa. They also have the agency
oI the famous Victor Victrola and
Moves, March Records and the latest
sheet music. For demonstration Of
these wonderful instruments carried
by This house, give them a call and be
convinced Expert piano tuner in at
tendance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
DIR. II. +. ERWIN, VETERINARIAN
office schick's Feed Barn.

This successful veterinarian of
Alma, DR.. r. F. Erwin, is a graduate
with the highest honors of the famous
Ontario Veterinary college of Toron-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16

tainment of his patrons. All are
cordially invited TO call at the Model
New Restaurant, courteous treatment
and right prices are guaranteed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
ALMA CITY LAUNDRY
& pcsore. Prop. Both
Phones.

IN reviewing the prominent inter-
ests which have kept pace with the
growing city OF Alma ard vicinity, il
would be an injustice to omit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-03-16
THE DAVIS CIGAR STORE
Headquarters for Fine Cigars, Shin
ing ParlOr in Connection--Corner
Woodwork and East Superior ST.

The popular Davis Cigar Store, Bar
Der Shop and Shining Parlor is located
at the corner of Woodwork and East
Superior Street. They carry an excel
lent line of both foreign and domestic
cigars, tobaccos and smokers articles.
Their goods are considered by all
lovers of the fragrant weed to have
no superior on the market. A speciality
is made of fashionable hair cutting,
easy shaving, shampooing and face
massaging in the highest style of the
art Of tonsorialism and they are pat
ronized by the most fastidious men
about town all of whom speak in the
highest terms Of praise Of their treat
ment.
Continued on Page Twelve.l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-08
SAXON DEALERS SOLD
THEMSELVES FIRST

George S. Morrow, president and
general manager Of the Saxon Motor
Car Corporation of New York, said re-
Gently: perhaps we were over-cautious
in our investigations Of Saxon cars be-
fore signing a contract TO distribute
them IN New York, but we believe re-
suits experienced warranted our time
and trouble in going to the very bot
tom of this matter. We investigated
the manner in which Saxon cars were
giving service to their owners. We
wanted TO know that Saxon stood up as
well in keokuk, Iowa, as in Chicago.
We got owner evidence about speed,
power, gasoline flexibility, riding COM
fcrt and gasoline economy. We got
absolute data as to how we'll Saxon
cars stood up in actual service.
after investigating Saxon owners
we interviewed Saxon dealers-men
who have sold thousands Of cars. We
asked them what their verdict was in
the light Of their experience. Then
We got together and compared the re-
ports Of our Investigations. Our own
belief as to Saxon values was confirmed
by those who sold and those who
bought.
I'VE invested our capital In the Sax
on Motor Corporation Of New York
on the one belief that the Saxon prod
uct is RICH. and that W will be able
to sell the people Of New York on
our belief"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-08
6O.Year.Old Pair on Long Tour.

Two Of the most enthusiastic cross
continent tourists in the United States
are z. B. Sweaxy aud his wife. Of
Fresno, Cal. Each is more than sixty
years old, bat they are making a 10000
milo circle tour Of the United States
in an Oldsmobilc and they are camp
ing by the roadside whenever the
weather permits. They started last
March and expect TO complete their
journey about Christmas. The Sweazys
came East on the Lincoln Highway
TO Chicago. then drove to Syracuse,
n. T., where they visited relatives,
and then through New York and Wash,
ington. They are In the East at the
present time. Other points on their
route are Augusta, Ca; New Orleans,
Il Psso and Los Angelica