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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
3
James Clitford of Ashley visits. families move and sickness listed. Rev McMullen preaches. Forest Mill tenants own new pall. teachers’ exams at Ithaca. Easter seal event. Mrs Crosby dies of consumption. Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for sores and skin issues with local store ad.
Washington April reports shuffle residents and farms. Jottam Allen gave a sober sugar beet talk. James Rignard moved back to his farm. Well Teckwood left Midland county to work McNet farm. Leroy Smith wed Anna Kinney. Ed Crywel visits Fowler. A.W. Oakley plans to buy a house on his land. M. Lewis and Fremont Kovee injuries noted. Crowell farm moves near Clare. Manor property purchased by Crowell. Old Washington votes Republican. Ladies' Aid served dinner at F. E. Canmett home.
April 2 report shows Mrs. Harlow very sick after a doctors' consultation last Saturday. Mrs. Joseph Kellogg tending her mother at Middleton who is also very ill. Cora Dodge returned home from Greenville. Town notes mention concerns about mercury in cures and a promotion for a local patent remedy, amid mixed chatter about medicines and remedies.
Riverdale reports many town changes this spring as families move about. Miss Lieasie Morey dies, funeral planned in Eureka. James Harrington moves into Perris house. Hurgen station box buys Goodrich house. several residents relocate, including Mr Jackson and Mr Bitton. Eph Arbo returns from Miller’s Bridge, and Emma Wiltshire visits friends before leaving town. Prof Swift nurses a broken finger. Mina Cunningham ill at parental home.
Loyd Westbrook and wife visit Eureka friends while GC E Deline sells 100 bushels of the largest wheat load ever brought to Pompeii. Albert Salter moves to Owosso and J W Payne readies his grocery wagon. Seaver Brothers also active as townsfolk adjust daily work.
Fulton Center announces school closing for a two week vacation starting Friday. New births include a baby girl born to Ray Dodge and wife Marvelie A born March 11. Mrs Joseph Kelbaye cared for her mother at Middiefield while Mrs Kelbaye was ill. Leon Lewin, longtime resident near Adina, died of typhoid fever and was buried at Paine cemetery on March 30.
A scattered town record lists names of residents and visitors, land deals and farm activity around Maple Rapids and Aster. It notes Mrs Westover’s kitchen accident and several families entertaining relatives. jurors are named for the April term. A domestic ad promotes McLean's Liver and Kidney Pills.
An old advertisement proclaims kidney trouble harms mind and vigor, affects children, and urges Swamp-Root as a remedy. It asserts both genders are afflicted, promotes a sample and full pamphlet, and directs readers to Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, New York.
A compact health notice urges readers to take responsibility for their health and mentions Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a purifier of impure blood. The fragment stresses personal duty to address illness and blood concerns, with odd typos hinting at a faded ad text from an old era.
Abraham Hare of Helleville QC praises Electric Bitters as the best selling bitters in 20 years. The remedy purportedly treats stomach disorders liver kidneys bowels blood and nerves by stimulating digestion purifying blood and rebuilding energy for weak or sickly individuals. Prices vary.
Mr. and Mrs. Dulgleisti returned from California Tuesday evening after a four month trip. A large crowd gathered Monday to bid Mrs Gearheart Oldlye farewell as she leaves for Dermnit to work in a dressmaking shop. Mr. Massage plans a move to Bay View soon. A K O T M supper fundraiser resulted in thirty three new members and victorious side shared the meal. Fred Wilson nearly injured when his cart tipped. no serious harm. John Howe and wife welcomed a baby boy. Geo W Hiroam ill with a severe cold. FE Dean hospitalized Saturday but now recovering. Mr. Alice Priden and daughter visiting Butternut this week. Meeker’s sister from Sparta visiting this week returned home.
Arcada Farmers held their annual meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Trish on the 20th with Mrs E Jennie Allis delivering the welcome. Officers elected: President J Wheaton Vice president S Peck Treasurer Mrs J Bick Corresponding Secretary Mrs P J Adams. The program included recitations music and readings. next meeting set for April 26 at John Foks home. Marriage licenses listed James F H Fairbank 34 North Star Sarah K Beals 29 Emerson George E Rexford 21 Sumner Mabel Hill 16 Sumner. The man who turns from evil companions does himself a good turn.
The article notes a Sunday afternoon meeting at the Baptist Church described as one of the most interesting yet. It mentions an upcoming Sunday gathering at 1 p.m. at the Presbyterian church and references Mrs. D C Curomings visiting her sister Mrs A Eo Harsten, who returned to Carson City. Jay Jacobs came from Alma Monday and a T C group will meet with Mrs. W L Nelson on Tuesday at 4 p.m. on April 1.
The notice lists events and personal news from the area including a county teachers institute in July, a State Press Association meeting in Lansing, and plans for a one week to ten day summer gathering. It mentions visitors and local obituaries, funeral attendances, and a Supreme Court case, Hicks-Steel, set for trial at the current term.
A Cuban letter describes Havana social life centered on dancing parties in Cabins Hall. It notes vivid piano and orchestra music, mixed ages at gatherings, and the distinctive Afro Cuban dance. It contrasts American and Senorita freedoms and mentions the theatre’s popularity and Spain’s dramatic literature. (To be continued)
A garbled OCR passage discusses reputation and public perception across Michigan towns. It hints that a notable figure has earned trust through deeds rather than words, with references to cities, towns, and widespread notoriety, though many words are corrupted.
An 1897 reminiscence extols Down's Kidney Pills and Dr King’s New Discovery for ailments from kidney troubles to coughs. Testimonials praise relief from rheumatism, headaches, indigestion, and bronchial issues, with claims of universal effectiveness and free trial bottles offered by Sharrar & Mulholland in Watertown and Buffalo for regional readers.
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