Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-10-11
ELWELL NEWS
BY Oar Own Correspondent

Miss Dcssa and Mildred Wiley of
Alma were over Sunday guests of
this place.
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Gil
pen last week little daughter,
weight s pounds
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Olmstead auto
cd to Ionia Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Currence spent
the week end in Grand Rapids.
Miss Fern Nelson. who has been
spending the past five weeks in Sag
NAV, returned home Friday.
Mrs Florence Webb has been car
ing for Mrs. Herbert Gilpin for the
past two weeks.
fering of cancer is very low at this
writing.
Mr. Lancelot Apple is recovering
slowly from typhoid fever
Master Donald Prigsley is attend
ing High School in Alma
Harold Hillsinger Of ST. Louis. who
is attending college in Alma spent
Saturday at this place.
Mr.. Arthur Murphy and family
autoed to Grand Ledge, Sunday
Mr.. John McIntire of Alma was an
Elwell business caller Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Medler. spent
Sunday evening with Allen Sadler
and family
|. p. TAYLOR was AN Alma bushes.
caller Friday.
Bert Culver transacted business in
Elm Hall Saturday.
Mr.. Bert Anderson transacted bust
ness in Grand Rapids last Thursday.
Mr.. Harvey WEIGH has purchased
the Mattenson property and intends
moving 20 Elwell in the Spring.
Kenneth Freed who has been quite
III and under the care Of DR.. Laml
is reported better.
Mr. and Mrs. r. u. Bell Of BAY
CITY were guests recently Of Mr. ana
Mrs. Charlie Slingleff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Webb and littl,
son. who have been spending the win.
ter in Alberta Canada. have return.
cd TO Elwell
Mr.. Clarence Clark Of Alma is tax.
ing treatments at the santarium foI
rheumatism
Mrs. VIII Layman is spending thi.
week IN Grand Rapids the guest OF
her daughter. Mrs Calvin Race.
Nj. !. 7. Taylor has purchased !
lot Of Mr.. Edd WycoF Just south Of
Mr. Prigseley's residence on Man
street and is getting material on III,
GROUND for a new modern up-to-datc
bungalow. Mr. Taylor expects Il
have this home completed and read,
ior occupancy ia seven weeks. i
Will have a large basement. Mr.. ant
Mrs Taylor expect to have one of In,
finest homes in Elwell.
The camp fire girls with their guar
dian Miss Bailey. enjoyed Il hike I,
Alma last Saturday taking supper
with Miss Dessa Wiley If that plac,
and member Of the Sunday schoo
club, returning home In the evening
train.
Mr.. George Baxter received wor,
his father Of Illinois is quite i'll. Mr.
Baxter expects to leave soon for tina
place.
Mrs Ncttie Osborn has returne,
from five weeks visit in Ohio. tn,
guest Of her daughter
Mrs Florence Webb cntertaine,
! Clyde Webb and family Sunday.
Remembcr Reheccas lodge n;cctin,
this Saturday evening. A special pro
gram is to bc given.
Miss Nora Samanie. married in De
troit, graduate Of local schools be
comes bride Of Mr. Roy Simmins
Sept. lst
Miss Nora Samaine who came /,
Portland eight years apo with he
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. n. K
Wright. and who has made her hom
here continuously since. was quietl,
married IA Detroit on Saturday even
my Sept lst, to Mr.. Roy Simmons
the ceremony has been performed b,
Rev. c. |. Taylor. former pastor o
the Portland Congregational church q
the residence of the officiating clergy
I man. AZ Pingree ave Members o
the Taylor family, all close friend
OF the bride were the only witnesses
Mr. and Mrs. Simmons have bee
spending their honeymoon in Gran,
Rapids but will return 20 Lansing Z
reside permanently Mr.. Simmon
has visited Portland off and on fo
several years and has formed quit
an acquaintance among the younge
set. a short time ago he received a,
appointment as a member Of the stat
bank examining staff prior to tina
time he held responsible position i
the Bank Of Detroit
His new position will keep him o
the road the greater part of the time
Mrs. Simmons is one of Portland
hrst young ladies, ia AN accomplishe,
violinist, and ter services were al
ways IN great demand at social func
tons. She graduated from the Port
land schools with the class Of 1919
and was first violnst of the Webbe
orchestra Of this place. The Port
land Observer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simmons are wei
known here. Mr.. Simmons was RI
flrst cashier Of the Elwel Bank. Mrs
Simmons IS niece of Mrs. |. p. Tay
Tor.
A surprise party was given in hon
or of Miss Ethel Shanks. Friday even
ing at the home of Mr. Orren Court
err Lunch was served and an excel
lent time was enjoyed by all.
Mr.. Z. J. Lathrop transacted lusi
ness in Alma Saturday.
Mrs. McLangworthy who has bee
III and under tie care of DR.. Lamb !
u 20 IN.