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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
2
Reading of village visitors and departures, prayers and meetings, and family arrivals headline a rambling column. Mentions Herbert Hayes family planning move to Alabama, Miss Gay from Pork Lobe, and Mr Katentins hosting Ohio friends. Also notes church quarterly meeting, school concert, and road work improvements with multiple locals and families named.
A local district event at Adam Sheelers united residents for a pleasant Monday night of games and singing at Eddy's, with Mrs Dora Birmingham and J B Mead visiting Clinton County. Minne Range had a harrowing bridge incident last week, narrowly escaping serious injury after her buggy toppled with a frightened horse. she sustained a hip injury but is able to be up. The community notes mention local teachers, residents, and ongoing school singing with scholars enrolled while reporting a lively turnout at the Steele of Alena gathering.
Divers and Sundry Comments from the Southwest Corner note Mr Andrew Bell visiting in Tite with sister. Mentions wool 10 cents a pound, beef hides, Grover on duck hunt, Stuckey’s bills for farm stock, April 10 auction, Mr 8 renting fares to James Buckingham, Westons returning to New York, Meonet visiting Jackson county, Cusick family in Sheridance, Kooy and Scott summering in northern Minnesota, spring wages 15 to 17 dollars monthly. Obituary for Ellie Sharpne Frasier, wife of Andrew Frasier, funeral at Congregational Church Carson City, buried in Fowler Clinton county.
Voter turnout was strong despite cold weather with 244 votes cast. Republicans held 8 straight and Democrats 14 rights before losses. E S Reist and McNitt led the ticket in a notable showing for the area. Alvin Clark has recovered from rheumatism, while Mrs. T. L. Shaw remains under Dr Day’s care for heart trouble. School fares and household details noted in community items.
Alyotion Nawa- four Boam-Fanera-Agot The People's Party in air. Last Saturday Van Pretenter left for North Baltimore to work through the storm. Pat and Frank Taylor bought land north of Phelps store to the railroad. Harlow Worthing went to Bates Crump to work. There were 41 straight Republican tickets and 66 split tickets. Riveton sold the Durfee property to Chris Robbert who will move in. Elwell boasts two doctors and several more seeking office. Funeral of the Moffett family held last Sabbath. Hi Trylor Bros brick building being erected, John Bold hog unloading when a barrel fell injuring a man named Lag On.
A collage of small notices reports residents traveling visiting relatives new hires housing changes and school openings. Mrs Hollister visited St Louis and returned home James Hazard and his wife planned a dash to Sethton on a visit. Frank Unskio recovered from illness and election day went smoothly. The post office at Hoyts confirmed as a happy note while marriages and rentals shuffled among locals. Andrew Traylor hails from Gladwin and Center Line school begins at the Greater Life school.
Sumner reports a Friday school closure due to heat with a regular old-time exhibition held in the ROT M hall. An estimated 350 to 400 spectators witnessed the event, while Willie Hicks returns home on vacation after his first year at college. Rev. W. H. McNutt to preach at the Disciple church Sunday. G. H. G. again displays boat riding antics on Pine. Town meeting closes with a mixed bag of political dreams. the Republican ticket largely defeated. Tucker’s forerunner Fry returns home for vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Ry Wheaton of Bloomer visit relatives. A placard to Crang’s contingent tied to a hitching post references Sumner township без sleep.
Fragments describe local life with names and events. A town elected a Republican lean, news of newborns Jol Allen and Harden, Grace Tingley recovering from blood poisoning, and residents including Grandpa Westover and John B. Taylor in public roles. Other notes mention Charley Raymond’s separation, George Metcalf returning to farming, and tax-related moves across communities.
Personalities and local notes describe births and names in the Yarnel family with a potential new baby named Grover or Benjamin, J B Leonard and wife acquire a carriage, G Leonard plans a new house, Clarence Carter installs a sewer line, and Button Troop rents Hollabaugh home while a wedding is regretted.
Frank Nor fonen will take immediate possession of the Leonard house and manage his father s farm. Corline Atwater moves into Will William s house while Donnia Wood plans to buy the farm from Mr Norton s S W Baker as the new season looms. School started Monday after a three week delay and Hocker ad Alexander shipped their load Inside to Tuesday. Rey Moon preached to a large Sunday evening audience. Leonard s hitch miscue left a horse loose but caused no damage.
The Congregational Sunday school raised over 85 at a Tuesday night supper. Teachers from town attended the teachers examination at Whureday and Friday. Mice Thalia Babcock, Mise Conklin, Mrs Joe Johnson, Miss Euoree Minnick, Mise Koma Howland, Frank Howland and Guy Ball were present. Mrs M Conklin and Miss Lillie Weed, returning from the Epworth League Convention at Saginaw, enjoyed the event. Mrs Thalia Babcock spent Saturday in St Louis. Mr Hicks of Wheeter bought the stable from Mr Weatherwax. Mr Dr Watson and daughter Kila visited friends in Ithaca. James Van Eppe moves into Mr Wood's house. Thomp son to move to farm. Frank Howland leaves for Grand Rapids. eno & Co
Notes from Ithaca recount local events and court records. Judge Cabell finished jury work and several cases including unlawful sale of cigars and adulter y. Town life comments mix with births, exams and local notices. a stray remark recalls a self deprecating past.
An elderly Davenport New Jersey resident recounts a long favorable track record for Ayer's Cherry Pectoral in treating pulmonary complaints. He notes his family has used it for 90 years with satisfactory results and recommends it strongly. The quotation attributes praise to Dr J C Ayer & Co.
A fragment notes daily connections at Metrmilla Union Depot for trains of Grand Trunk to Canada with times listed as 7 PM and 4:58 PM and 8:35 AM, and mentions elegant parlor cars with extra charges of 9 cents for any distance.
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