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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1894
Page
3
Fragmented report outlines community happenings with names such as Gib de Ht Wowk Miu G and Bertheo we Obing, along with mentions of farm changes, studies at the State Agricultural school, and editorial comments. The text is garbled but references residents, local business, and possible social concerns in a northern postweek context.
Brief items note social visits and family moments around Fulton Green Hush and surrounding towns. Mentions include unions, friends visiting Mrs EL Memon, Grandma Turner speaking, Loot Morten’s death at 24, and a school picnic. Other lines refer to neighbors and relatives in Midland county and nearby Portland.
Sumner home news reports Mrs Mugsley returning from St Louis after a long stay. Laney Ferris, Freeswould boy, almost drowns on a bridge incident with a child present. Mrs WW Andrews and children spent time in St Louis. The Broce Unt event noted with Procunier report. an upcoming event at the drama hall on Aug 4. Local cautions about safety in marriages and a cheeky note about weather asks why it does not rain.
Breckenridge reports a infant’s remains found near Wheeler and town updates mention Chisholm and Sons handling forty bushels of blickorrion. Messages note visits from Baltimore and New Orleans residents, funeral attendance in Mason, and various town social mentions. A local concert and church event at night draw attendees.
A collage of village items from Clarence includes travel notes by John Oneterey from Sokoe visits Vesiiur last Saturday and Henry Cook on business in Bay City, plus family visits. Mention is made of Mrs Webter hosting Henry Webter and Plomie and Henry Webter of Timon. The Memoce Lamber Co plans a store and shop mill opening on the 1th, with antler hops priced and shipped. A few promising hops remain, though some crops are drying up on higher land.
In the Clarence Lumber Co store the positions of station agent deputy port sonstor and clerk are listed with the roetigoed hie position. Mr Uhieswil's many friends regret his departure. Mr Jobs Dolling of Satonr has worked here for two or three snanthe and retires tome Poesday. Oscar Mr Nathan Church and Fred Chavez of Alia oversee Lisiness inter wate of the Clarence Lowber On. Mr and Mrs Law Boxer, once at oni No. 2, move back to their former home in Lusner. The Clarence Latiber Co ships about 1,000 feet of jr wood Jamilior leet week to Lining for the State house of correction. Surveyors work on a new route for the T. de AL and camped here. We contimnated change to straighten great curves between Lake George and Temple as dirt is leveled toward the bridge over the Muskegon reve Gir Temple.
A fragmentary New Haven item describes court matters, property damage, and social chatter. It notes attendance at a local Barnes event near Alma and mentions Mrs. Wilt Morray and a new boy, with abundant gossip and scattered details.
Bridgeville welcomes a boy weighing eight pounds born to Cody Boots and family. Mother and child are well. Sam Grabaugh reports a fine boy and cheerful family. Jamie York moves into Frank Grabaugh’s home. A local fundraising effort seeks to raise money for a church as the community sees a need. Bridgeville notes include Mr A Danley threshing for the season and Barn hay storage for winter. The town shows strong turnout as Ithaca events draw attention.
Arcada Center reports ongoing smoke and heat as residents cope during a tense period. Families visit South State as plans for the new term unfold with Mita Kila Gerber teaching. Local households gather for a large Alma show while neighbor news notes sudden departures and visits from Clinton County families.
The piece records farming activity and social events in a small town, noting threshing, a funeral service for Mr John Sanders, and a series of community happenings. It mentions a family reunion for Gee and Bainborough families, election of officers for the Gee and Tamborough annual reunion, a plan to host a next meeting with music and recitations, and acknowledgments to local families for hosting and organizing.
In the matter of the estate of Margarett Rowley an order allows a claim dated Aug 6. In the matter of the estate of Pree man Ti Rice an order allows claims dated Aug 6. In the matter of the estate of Davie Maxson an order appoints Mary L Mason as administratrix of the estate.
Aug 6 to Aug 7 notices detail petitions for administration guardianship and probate of several estates. Hearings set for Aug 7 10 Sept 10 and Aug 6 with appointments and executors named or requested across multiple cases including Coss Keek Wolverton Howell Bark and other estates in process.
A garbled OCR fragment references a theft, a suspect or victim named Thelin or Thelin appears, with scattered terms like Toys, Dhaba, Uva ry, and Rinthrnoan Tilivees Potent. The text remains unclear, showing broken place names, dates, and entities, implying a crime note or public notice with partial details.
A fragmentary reminiscence depicts a Boston era city editor quarrel over coverage and bias, climaxing when a confrontation leads to the editor being shot in the leg. The tale hints at local press feuds, alleged lynching talk, and shifting loyalties amid newspaper competition.
A fragment from a historical account describes dwarfs in European courts during the 18th century. It mentions Richard Gillean, touring machines, and Polish connections, detailing court life, royal intrigue, and a dwarf described as part of a princess’s estate.
A damaged letter from a British soldier describes a campaign with scarce rations and harsh marching through hostile territory. It recounts night marches, constant danger from Matabele forces, and the toll on morale as the expedition sought to reach safety. The writer records fear, fatigue, and loyalty amid a grueling campaign, noting fires, predators, and the struggle to maintain spirits.
On Masthigh Street a tense street scene unfolds between two young Black men as bystanders watch. A passing wagon shifts the crowd toward a potential clash, voices rise, and threats are exchanged while a nearby elder warns against escalating the dispute.
In a chaotic dining scene a guest refuses dessert and snaps that he wants nothing. A waiter pressures him, insisting extra charges may apply, while the exchange grows tense amid hurried service and misread signals.
The narrative follows the sudden collapse of a realm as the Emperor and consort Alessandra witness treachery and a violent breakout. Alessandra remains loyal amid the wreckage, aiding the wounded and guiding survivors through the turmoil. A dramatic explosion marks the coup, leaving the capital in tumult.
A mid audience at the trick shows a pale bottle and a square paper parcel bound by string. The fakir vows to move the package without untying or cutting the string while a curious crowd observes the demonstration and the implied danger of the illusion.
Seed wheat discussion notes a arriving variety Jones Winter Fife and a cavvy yielder with straw and strong growth on very poor ground. Mentions yield values per bag price and mentions Ithaca Michigan with sparse details about bags and topmast.
Bold by BS Webb. A brief public health notice warns against tobacco dependence card by The Sterling Remedy Co. It promotes quitting and suggests drug stores or mall distribution for a remedy titled Nevtetwe. The impish, fragmented OCR text mentions Harinite and Nnanotaike in a promotional context.
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