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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1894

Page

2

Forest Hill Community Evening Notes and Local Incidents

Local column reports on family visits and social events at Forest Hill including Kathy Drooibe’s visit, a party at Monday evening hosted by Agent Canmmlhedh, and Martha Thosles hosting kin from Shey Seed. It notes a wood fire incident at Cave Wood with 0 to 25 cents in wood lost and a strange overhead account of Crest Crevely, Mr. Rotts, and Mr. Bowers. The Miniellon car purchase and Emory Maron are mentioned, with agricultural and clothing donations to Mr. Han and Mr. Bower. The Blo Grove band is scheduled to perform at an upcoming gathering.

Haney Tonder Miley Georas Uleros Loumandl Cam Vieltel Kathy Drooibe Ervine Canmmlhedh A.B. RE. Co Martha Thosles Badass Mr. Werrisis Somin N. Mayon Alii Rotts Bowers Porkigaan Emory Maron Ivane He Bower Ib Ruirivley Han Blo Grove

Ashley mill resumes after five-week shutdown

Ashley stave mill again in operation after a five week layoff. Ashley’s team defeated Elsie in a late outing as James Harter returns to health. A Miss Randall of Anmilton township was thrown from a buggy Tuesday evening striking her head on the sidewalk in front of Daniels' jewelry store and sustaining a serious forehead wound. She was taken to C.J. Daniels' house and treated by Dr. Sickles.

Chittenden Ashley Bane Balliste Iy Tat Matorday Ashley 2 Elsie James Harter Randall Anmilton Township Daniels

Personal Foe and Local Notes From Maple Rapids

Mr and Mrs Geo Selleck spent Sunday with the latter s parents at Chomaning Elder Ring was at Stanfish for a few days Our town had a light shower Friday morning berries are plentiful Chisholes bought and sold about Ave bushels Raith Bradford now clerking at Seituars spent Monday with her parents in Wheeler Many citizens attended the mop menting between St Louis and the pine by the Salute John Street moves into the corner once occupied by Cinrie Loomis The Presa edited by Charleen is sent daily to Maple Rapids and the editor spent Sunday with his sweetheart in that city Mr Fard who has in having waite a wrestle wits the gripper is about again Iva Thissel filled the vacancy left by the absence of sips the editor asks readers to end letters.

Geo. Selleck Chomaning Ring Stanfish Thalia Pobevek Corsy Hugh Chishem St. Louis the Presa Charleen Maple Rapidey Fard Iva Thissel

Local report on livestock losses and weather impacts

A fragment from a Dow/Dove-Gomip area account notes sheep killed by dogs and wild threats to livestock, with commentary on public pity and calls for judgment. It mentions visitors Lattee Rnosa and Loora Haviland, a tower hall event at Kig Creek, and a score tied 2 to 2. Weather remains dry with poor harvest outlook. corn and potatoes suffer, farmers discouraged.

Benoit Loora Haviland Myrd Tower Hall Kig Creek Soares John Barter Fais Prarenleaat

Elwell Events Aide and Camp Preparations Noted

AIOE pain serail Mention and A Baggs move falty to Bt Lovin. J W Batton visits Aug 1 2 to oversee farm duties as a camp gathers people to dig wells and prepare for a ming event. Chagenan, Phelps, Brom, and others assume duties while Ty Dinka entertains guests.

Aioe Pain Serail A. Baggs Fev J. W. Batton Ty Dinka

Traitor from St Johns and a hotly contested game at Gleam Hall

Fragmentary text reports a rivalry game at Gleam Hall with Elwell slaggers defeated in a close contest and mentions sailing plans by McLachlan and a person named Wee Sweet arriving from the yard. References to Haymaw, Lushions Tuneday, and vague timelines appear, but details are unclear.

St. Johns Elwell Glea Hall McLachlan Wee Sweet Mr. and Lushions

Local notes from a rural Wisconsin town

Community items mix social visits births and travels with farm work and old time amusements. Mentions residents such as Chanat Kapide Arlow Shiller Munley Martian Sanday and Minnie Martin plus local events including haying threshing and a Crystal dance on a recent weekend.

Local notes reflect weather, visits, and incidents in Almair area

A fragment from a small town column notes a Saturday shower aiding crops and various residents. It mentions Mrs. Thomas Argent recovering from paralysis, berries picked at Hogarts, travels by Almair residents, a thunderstrike near a cow, cedar swamp damage and fencing repairs, Parks family updates, a death notice for a relative in Grand Rapids, and weather-laden farming commentary.

SICKELS Church News And Local Visits Report

The last quarterly meeting of the M. E. Church is set for this Saturday and Sunday with Crestting Elder G. and Hickey leading services. The M E B Sunday school plans to attend the B S Rally at Mhaecn. Will Shaw is reported a very little better. Mr and Mrs Fred Cornell visit Billy Cornell. Mrs Cornell is in poor health hoping improvement. Miss Ansa Derry teaches at Barton school and is well received. Several locals, Will Haight, Seth Curtis, Martina Healy, Dea Conwell, and A L Wight, traveled out of Black Cities on Tuesday. Chis Andersen and wife rejoice over a girl’s arrival at their home. On Angth eo Morse and family. Wright urges Mrs Chrysler to prem peters at the Saint catrp meeting.

M. E G. & Hickey M. BE B.S Mhaecn Will Shaw Fred Cornell Billy Cornell Cornellis Ansa Derry Barton Derry Ceeme Will Haight Seth Curtis Martina Healy Dea Conwell A. L. Wight Chis Andersen Morse Wright Chrysler Saint Catrp St St. Artibr

Pine River meeting calls for other terms

The notice reports a meeting at Pine River called by Mra 6. EL Boughton to attend Hawkliy F Patkent. Mes. Mande Mlorrinot of St. Jotine will visit their old home. Mrs L. W. Harris-Jad became proprietor. Prayer on every lip as rain falls. EK Cornell improved his storage for corn. Wood family plans to attend the 8.2. AL Receipts to be held at Leening next month.

EL Boughton Hawkliy Amgrast Mlorrinot St. Jotine Lwr L. W. Harris Cornell

Drought Affects Harvest as Local Visitants Gather

In Lafayette Gala Harves news many locals discuss drought impact on crops. Nona McMannis of Shaom visits friends while Metlan of Howell stays with his daughter Mrs Lone Mart. Wm Hoel and family from Tehnen enjoy a rustication week. A birthday surprise for Miss Lam Foot on July 31 featured refreshments and good cheer.

Nona McMannis Shaom Metlan Howell Lone Mart Wm. Hoel Tunity Tehnen Footy Mies Lam Foot

Fragmentary Local Notices and Errata From a Rural Paper

Jumbled items recount burial, visits, and property notes. Mrs and Mrs, Mire, and John Slater burial timing unclear. Henry Phoenix hosted by A B Gudley. Janes Foote ill with heart trouble. Carson returns to Lan sing. Twin boys weigh twenty pounds. Stereopticon show at Presbyterian church. Mr Megaw from Alma described. Ambiguous references to cemetery, festooned trees, and August dates muddled.

Cars John Slater Henry Phoenix Bancroft A. B. Gudley Sniliga Aone Dery Janes Foote Carson Lansing Horn Hiley Ald- Heh Joly Teh Megaw Alma Presbyterian Church Peice Mowmw Mir

Harvest and Village News from New Haves District

Harvesting done and threshing underway amid local reports of a house fire destroying Richard Moore's home last week with neighbors helping. Dances at Hlorb Claurch and Maccabee ball drew large crowds. Miles Statdi h and John Ferris of Sumber reported illnesses. Blackberries scarce and locals look forward to a show at Alia. Curtis checked subscribers. Mrs. Fred Pollerton and daughter died during a Sanmner visit.

Houss David Molford Richard Moore Atny Frank Smith John Rye Sumer Hlorb Claurch Wien Simmer Miles Statdi John Ferris Sumber Chahom Alia Mer Curtis Fred Pollerton Sanmner Clancy

PERRINTON Church Notices and Local Happenings

Rusticating at Crystal Lake this week the Stroup family attends. Preaching at Christ in Church last Sabbath by Rev. whose name escapes. Quarterly meeting set for Next Sunday and Monday. W. W. Baker offered 120 down for Loretta B but refused. Geo. Houseman in charge of the Hay. Lansing traces soon. A single men vs warned men ball game won 41 to 2. Durfee painting Stroup residence. Mother Howland under doctor care. Catarrh troubles Simeon Howe. New bridge near town in use. saloon doors opened again after needed repairs.

Charley Crosley Charley Rene Moy

Pattengill Reunion Set for Pattengill Pupils in Lancing

The sixth Pattengill reunion will be held in Lancing on Friday August 17 at Mr. Fattengill’s home. Transportation by T. AJA NM Ry from St Louis and Alina offers low round trip fares, with trains from St Louis arriving in Lancing by early morning. Invitations extended to former students and friends from St. sens Street. arrangements include walking distance from Hepat to the gathering site.

Fttinen Lansing Alia Weturana Postenmuilt Ettend Athensthrete

Property Transfers and Debits in Bevllle Area

Fragmentary OCR lists transfers and fees in Bevillle and nearby towns. Entries mention William Bradley to Edward Ferrie, 6900 dollars. A Bradley to Janna Wegier with a 46 in a county section. David Bartow to Bert Dana. Charlotte M Atbler to Goo A Mitchells. and transfers involving Mary Motealf and M Bly. Several lines are garbled, including street names like Bly street and Pine River.

Willian Bradley Edward J Ferrie Beville A. Bradley Janna Wegier Bevillle David Bartow Bert Dana Pine River Moutory Mary Motealf Pilote Heim M. Bly Russell Altai

Probate Court Filings On Several Estates

Probate actions list estate matters with July and August dates. Annie Bell Sylvia R. Strouse Henry Griffin Fat Martin Montigel Sr. executors, special administrator requests, and hearings set for final accounts and admittance of wills.

Annie Bell Thade Sylvia RK. Strouse BE. P. Spragueted Henry Grifin Harley Griffin Pean Griffin Martin Montigel

Estate matters and drain commission petitions listed

July 27 listings show petitions for special administrator licenses in estates of Bylvih by Strouse and Harriet M Keeworth, with various hearings and appointments. Also noted are three special commissioners to determine necessity of proposed drains, and notices referencing Center Line drain and related proceedings. A promotional insert for Keystone Watch Case Company follows, touting watch cases and theft protections.

Bylvih Strouse Seth Harriet M. Keeworth Lorene P. Brown Nisl Coloman Charles A. Bebolt Wheeler Tnree Benin Ay Belioltz Ald Urnin Didoral Smith Kasten Long Andrew J. Crosley Whovinas William H. Smith Willem BH Beith Willem H. Smith

The Asim race and its characteristic traits

An excerpt discussing the Asim race described by Dr Brinton with yellow skin straight black hair and brachyrephalic skulls. It covers Mongolian features, division into Chinese Thibetans and Pade, language affinities, and notes on progress, printing, agriculture, gunpowder, art, and religions including Buddhism Confucianism Islam and Christianity with limited spread in the Far East.

Asia Brinton

Racial Types in Asia and Mongol History Described

The article outlines Asian ethnic groups including Manchus Mongols Tatars and Finnic peoples. It notes Manchus as rulers of China under a military despotism and a fusion of bloodlines. It traces Mongolic, Tataric, and Turkic lineages with medieval conquests and empires from Ghengis Khan to Baber. It discusses Finnic and Arctic groups and describes Japanese Shinto origins and perceived western influence.

Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Health Cure

An old advertisement touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the sovereign remedy for nervous debility and stomach liver and bowel complaints. It claims blood cleansing and vigor through a persistent course, promising overall health and vitality.

Notobao false claims and tobacco habit cure device

A bogus advertisement hawks Notobao claimed to cure tobacco addiction with a supposed excuse for quitting. It mentions a product Nototac sold at drug stores and by mall, with a sales pitch promising relief and a price.

Webb Indiana Mineral Springs Tod

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