05 Aug 1887
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1887
Page
1
Local Alma items report weather, business changes, church events, funerals, road and street improvements, school and library notes, and ads for cigars, drugs, milling, and millinery. Also mentions reunions, excursions, pensions, and a firefighters’ firefighting warning with community updates.
The article notes a tournament intended for Northern Michigan Firemen to be held in August at Atlanta, with plans to attract participants. Wright's Opera House and Mundt provide entertainment in new formats. The event offers one round trip fare assistance, free city entries, and a full program to be published later.
A special teachers examination is scheduled at the Selient House on August 37 beginning Friday at the edge of the State Institute. Candidates may be examined in the higher grades and certificates. The State Institute notes the examination may be taken but details remain under review. Committee members include G Tuttle and Brown, with OM Everton and Illes 1 from the County Board of Examiners.
A reminisce filled gathering at Mrs Townsend’s Sumner farm celebrated the pioneers of Simmer Seville Phir River and Arcadett te Mie gine with a testimonial to Mrs Townsend who is said to be the county sheriff elect. A memorial society formed, an executive committee led by Wright from the four towns organized the event. A Sunday school program and songs by Mrs To h and Wd Moffat highlighted the program, concluding with warm thanks to hosts and organizers.
Resolutions express condolence for Carrie McCarty a beloved pupil and faithful church and school member. The brief includes thanks to those who assisted with care and burial and notes offerings of letters of sympathy. Also items about local sales, business notices, and a dissolution of partnership, with public notices from Alma College and Loveland agency.
An 12 line fragment lists various goods and prices from vendors in Alma Michigan. It mentions watches, shoes, cotton, sewing machines, and farming items, with claims of valuable stock and low prices to attract customers over the next six months. It emphasizes affordable offers and competition in the local supply scene.
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