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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1895
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR note mentions an excursion train, skiing, and a land price of 19 78 per acre. Names and locations are unreadable. Request for details and contact for further information.
Correspondents must deliver communications by Tuesday morning due to Gratiot County post provisions. The notice warns that late items may be delayed and requests separate transmission for outside pages. Readers are advised to send materials promptly to the designated office.
Riverdale residents gather funds to complete a band’s trumpet set with only twenty dollars left to raise for the horns and drums. Tom Tullon’s new hardware venture marks a key local development as Mr Vandermark opens a restaurant on Macstreet with a welcoming display in the windows. Grive, aged seventy five, remains ill as Dr. McCullam treats him. Alhen de Var Alstine is also listed among the sick. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs M N Mitt on August 15, and Mrs De Morey and baby Allenne have returned home after a period of illness. Mayor Strong urges progress on a new dwelling in Myvendala Coos, with other local names noted in social and health updates.
Minnie Wood s mat last week in Teabetta County of lazaw Hall t viewing tends. Eleven went from fore on the Peatiturt exminiousnet week. Mir and Mre Shur pent ie Sunday at Shepherd. Mr dind Mae, Troster and dedehin of Misie visited fritnde here this werk. Dr. Hallonk and Ghughter of Massillon now Tea at the hite at fer male, Mr. Hutt wan. Potato and core bid abt the gored crap.
A noisy gathering in Bab grove featured singing as the crowd heard speakers. Crawford from Hhnents spoke about grain sales for the Growhint company. Clarence Beckingwtad’s brother Marehall heads north for work, taking stock and goods. Mr. Yawor died aged seven at his relative Kray’s home, the oldest township resident, with funeral services led by the local church minister.
Jay Wadsworth of Plymouth and family visited Aggie and Mee Win in Sumner Center. A township rally is planned at BiHall before the meeting. wheat, corn, and potato crops are reported as improving with favorable conditions for harvest and prep for day school activities.
Local report notes the arrest of Aldina Van Epps Minnie and Clara Puller on charges tied to keeping a hoven of seventy tame. Wuller claims the complaint, while Lovie Chittenden and Frank Gallop appear in cases, with a jury verdict of six hundred dollars in damages. A birth is recorded for Harter and Sanilay’s son.
LAFAYETTE Mre Lannox and son spent Sunday with her daughter Mire. Anna Derry accepted Sickels school for one year starting September 2. Mr and Mrs Lowry Marr welcomed a 4 pound boy. Manny Crionils and relatives visited. Leon McMannis spent a few days with friends. Ineuts Foote will teach next year in Lake region. A chicken pie supper at Thomas Derry’s Friday night drew a good crowd. The Foot nine beat Holmeyer in a ball game with another match planned next Saturday. Mr Bimer Street, ill for two weeks, is improving. Arthur Snedioor and wife eaten today. EB Stitt and wife visited from Mrs Chum Tarr, who spent days at Crystal, has returned home.
Fragmented OCR item notes a pair of crack games slated for Friday and Saturday between Grand Hophie and St Louis. Mentions an accident case in New York and a claim of 2500 fees, with reference to an amateur team considered the best in the state.
Local transfers and property changes list numerous residents and neighbors in Gratiot County for the week ending August 27. Names include Perry A Harunby, Florence Kirke, Angeline Allen, Wheeler, Wig H Cook, Mary E Strang, Albert Hichard, Caroline Sebring, Oswold Noah, Delbert Ub Smith, Frank B Dorstation, Charity Shaw, Frances Miller, Auben Eleworth, WE Davis, Lewis F Newnes, and others. Property movements cover parcels around Perrinton and nearby towns with multiple two party transfers and partnerships.
Reports across cities describe labor strikes in New York and political shifts in the United States while storms blamed for widespread property damage lash Baltimore and other towns. International concerns include China's leadership, a German delegation studying U.S. industry, and calls for recognition for the Republic of Caboco. The United States faces domestic unrest and economic indicators as weather and war influence daily life.
Bay City pursues a bold program to base new clair Tactery plans on widening industry and planning tidal improvements. The effort involves financing schemes, road and sewer upgrades, and a push to attract firms and workers to revive the local economy.
Sumner news records visits by Mr and Mrs Las Cramer of Grend Ledse to relatives, a large turnout at a tare ball event, and community notices. Attendees include L B Foncis Mrs A Weet Mrs J Evey and Mrs Strickland at the W RG convention in Mothardston. Local youths enjoyed games at several gatherings and travelers from Cincinnati and Ithaca visited. A hotel sale rumor surrounds landlord H E Ferris, while infant health concerns and guests from various towns are noted.
Report from St Louis notes 175 from the pilln attended the Frankfort trip last week with near four hundred enjoying the excursion and lodge profits over 180 dollars. St Louis Lodge conferred Master Mason on Frankfort Ladue. ball team defeated Frankfort 2 to 0. A Toledo excursion is hinted and a burglary later with a two men entering Miller’s home and stealing ten dollars.
A fragment describes a claim of cure for nervous prostration using Dr Miles Nervine. The garbled text mentions medical remedy, possible consultation, and references to sympathetic symptoms and medical belief, though details are unclear.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Castoria as a universal remedy for children. It claims Castoria soothes coughs, aids digestion, and promotes healthy kidneys and mood while praising its natural trustworthiness and safety for infants without medical side effects.
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