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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
5
The Alma Record reflects on the holiday season and Christ’s birth. It notes editorials in Michigan politics, calls for perseverance into the new year, and a praise of peace and prosperity as mills reopen and labor returns, ending with a biblical blessing.
Sunday evening a large crowd attended St John’s Church for the visit of Bishop Davies of Michigan. He confirmed a class of thirteen and preached on The peace of God which passeth all understanding before laying on of hands. The bishop’s tender counsel drew praise from attendees. For sale a farm of 40 acres near Alma with improved land. seller negotiates mortgages due to indebtedness.
Harry Moore reports the outlook for reopening the Woolen Mills improving with site and machinery secured. Estimated cost about 1000 dollars. Local business leaders plan fundraising after holidays to support the project, benefiting regional trade and retaining wool supply for carding. Sunday School Convention strengthens township interest with talks from church and school workers.
The Busy Workers at the Elwell Sunday School delivered a commendable song, and the trainer of the children earns praise for their polished performance. The convention proved both entertaining and helpful, leaving attendees inspired with new ideas for future Sunday school work.
St John s Church hosts Sunday School Festival Christmas Eve at 7 00 pm Episcopal and Presbyterian communities plan services and concerts with a large choir and a focus on Christ coming and anti Christ. Methodist holds tree festival and child oriented programs with a special evening program. Baptist preaches both morning and evening with thoughts on the old year and the Fourth Commandment.
Dr J Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar for pneumonia. The statement echoes a medical endorsement typical of era remedies, citing personal experience with the product to aid respiratory illness treatment.
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