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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1895
Page
2
Lafayette society page reports on local families, visits, and social events. Highlights include the Millinl illness and Batilay visitations, neighbors aiding the community, July 2 gathering at the home of Tuanar Vierry, and notes on Grandparents J Hood. Also mentions H. M. Teunsy, Mrs. A D How, and a wheat harvest showing 2 bushels from ten acres in Lafayette.
Breckenridge busy with rural notes on crops and livestock prospects. Mentions new railroad agent and telegraphy shifts, local visits, a prayer meeting, and upcoming temperance event at the Congregational church.
Mrs. Bodian returns from Ubia while Cineynoe Bodine, a seven or eight year old, contracts diphtheria. Mr. and Mrs. Pringle visit daughter Mrs. Neff in Meltride. Hattie Slyte, Mrs. Stoughton ill at Winchester. Wm. Bk. Kings and Jobo Swain travel to Ohio. K. O. Mase and Chas. Swithh back to work at Tennue. Walter Haste of Middieton visits parents. Free Methodist grove meeting begins Friday Aug. 2. Hall games include Ri Hall victory over Sumner 2 to 0. Stel nine defeats Alow 21 to 2. Sunday school committee meets at Elm Hall Thursday Aug. 1.
Riverdale ailing Co. sells its saw mill property to J. W. Robinson for 3500 coins. The new proprietor plans improvements and a fresh coat of paint on the hotel, signaling renewed confidence in Riverdale amid a tough local climate.
Riverside residents attended an event in Crystal on Sunday. A collision near a telegraph pole caused a serious accident. a man saved a lady from injury as bystanders assisted. The town’s store rental issues and freight problems limited local work. money left Riverdale for nearby markets.
North Star reports near hundred attendees for an excursion hosted by W Tolle Said. Visitors included al Mee dd Gardos and Mrs Sindh visiting Ste Loule, with numerous neighbors in Jackson-tala Smith and Ann Arbor relatives. A village parade drew light turnout and a lively afternoon program featuring bicycle and foot races, a $1000 horse race, and a Harvest Ball at North Star Hall promising a grand evening.
Mr and Mrs Walter Whitton and Frank Shaver with wife are on a four week visit near Alma, staying with Mr and Mrs Baker. Robert Gamble and wife and Will Biehers traveled to Toledo last Sunday. Mrs Baker’s sickness during the past days required Dr Monfort care. Rev Hires of St Louis preached at Free Union Church. Mrs Dell Hassell has a new baby.
Riverdale reports a series of local misfortunes and oddities. Lathrop mistakenly drank spoiled can contents and required medical help while Tallon recovers from illness. A domestic dispute involving Mike Conley is noted along with an injury from a left temporal artery bleed during a neighborhood event. Reports describe community concerns, lingering illness, and nightly conditions around the village.
Herman Tinkham, recently employed in Kalkweka, visited his family in Elwell over the weekend. Ed Motlett and Alta Kelington exchanged vows at St. Louis with Rev K Holsaple officiating. A Millets grove camp meeting begins August 14 via the Evangelical Association. Lakeview resident Gee renewed old connections in Elwell last week. Hert Pollok celebrated a pleasant birthday surprise from friends Monday evening.
A man dressed as a farmer approached various merchants Friday evening asking to make small purchases with a ten dollar bill, which proved bogus. Eight merchants reportedly fell for the ruse and paid the counterfeit note, prompting warning after the Saturday morning inquiries by local traders.
The Mavic order announces an excursion from Frankfort to Cryst Lake with two rail tickets: same day return for 31 and three day return for 2.90 dollars. Special rates apply for the trip, including two days fishing and sightseeing. The event coincides with a regional game and departures begin Sunday with a ceremonial gate noted, and the trip runs through the meet in mine.
Dense local tidbits recount social engagements, funerals, visiting relatives, and church events. Mentions include Mrs J B Crawford, Lily Morrison, editor George Joleneon, Franes E Preston of Detroit, and attendances at the Baptist church. A health ad hints at Dr Fowler's Ext Wild Strawberry for children.
Fragmentary listings show property transfers and deeds involving numerous individuals and places including Newark, Riverdale, Seville, Alton, and Lafayette. The garbled text mentions buyers and sellers, prices, and parcel descriptions, interlaced with an ad-like spoof about a patent medicine, reflecting a mixed page excerpt with legal notices and filler copy.
The T S and M railway announces affordable Niagara Falls trips for patrons, with a special August 14 departure and August 20 return. Reduced hotel rates near the Falls, travel from Muskegon to Sparta and Greenville to Ashley, with $4.00 to $6.00 fare ranges. Contact agents or Trav. Pina Hen Fletcher in Detroit for details.
Fragmentary memory of a caregiver’s actions as a child seeks Castoria for a sick person. Recalled names include Cavoria Wien and Casiria in a sequence of medical remedies and comforting songs. The passage reflects early 20th century domestic care and remedy language.
Baltigoce News reports on a hardened sea commander describing the “40 Lawyer” as a grasping figure who stirs mutiny and drains shipowners by manipulating sailors. The captain warns that arguing with him ends only in trouble and that mutiny may rise if driven too far.
A fragmented letter references a daughter recovering from a medical condition after trying various remedies. The writer credits a product called Maen Kalu for relief and mentions unrelated quotes from newspapers. The passage mixes personal health claims with dubious external citations.
Property listing on Washing ton Avenue St. Louis offers a house barn and about four acres of land with orchard vineyard wells and city water connection. Twelve rooms attic and cellar with various outbuildings and tools. Terms include part payment balance at percent. Apply to Jeti D Hastixus FW Hasvse PAL.
Historic ad text touts Castoria for children and adults with coughs asthma bronchitis and congestion. Claims quick relief and invites samples. notes large bottles sold at local store.
Capt Adary Adame addressed the Business Men's association on lobster hatchery work and past failures. He described last year's release of ten million juvenile lobsters from Ten Pound and claimed evidence of eel predation destroying most lobster larvae.
An old promotional snippet touts Hacon's Celery Ring as a nerve tonic that soothes the brain and nervous system, claims relief for rheumatism and fatigue, and promises restoration of vigorous health with free samples and large packages available at a local BOS Webbe location.
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