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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1894
Page
2
Fragmentary notes show Mr Poased addressing a Newark gathering while Mace Deldor and wife visit. Other names appear in a casual village record as attendees and conversations about work and daily events are noted in a informal, clipped style.
John Bruwa and candidates visit the hardware store. Uncle Scott drew his pension and lost his venture. John Fowler rents the Jackson place. Straight lies from Stephie to plow. Jol Darvie sells the Sherman place. Jacob Peters moves in with Mrs Miller. Mrs George Canfield hosts a Kansas sister. Carr brothers rent Richard Bricw forty from Mr Sower.
A fragmented Newark column lists local names, odd remarks, and small events. References include John Martins paw mill, a July remark, Mrs Hivekuman from Walton County, Artie Mikesell, and Frank Mikesell. Notes mention a new mouth organ, a bell in a belfry, and various household moves and visits among residents.
Ed Herning has joined Detroit as bookkeeper and will review duties with Prof. Pike and Miss Sheridan for the library benefit. Maud Murray, long employed locally, continues her work in Grand Rapids. Christian church reports and sidewalk improvements are noted, with several residents cited for work on community projects. A list of names appears connected to church services, concerts, and school matters, including Wm. Price and others, with references to local committees and charitable efforts.
Mrs Unetl Dheckenredee mother of Walle and Atire Cer, with relatives present, attended a funeral then wedding in a home setting. The ceremony featured family members, a ring exchange, and heartfelt tributes, ending with wishes for joy, prosperity, and lasting companionship for the bride.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a church gathering at Methadiet church near Sowook with mentions of Bahk Nar Sanday and a Christe fonsteed at Caturregardenal vhorot. The text is garbled with many nonsensical phrases and unclear details about date, people, or actions.
West Anacda Mia olay Biohands at minute be sponding the witter with her sister, Min A Wymdardy sod.ter brother, MoT. Rite coe Artie Camptell 14 bomething with . 1. Ren ner wd attendios ehual in Alma Maud Rennerit at how for a few weeks to regain ill health, and will resaige her studies fatter the holidays, sacrANy. Joseph Gee was bore duly fi 180, in Lyons, Wayne county, New York, and died in the township of Sumner Dec. 12, 1k, aged SH years, four month and 1 diva. At the age of 13 years he moved with his parents to Ionia county. Ln early manhood he came to Gratiot County and purchased Mineres of Soud, which he owned until his death. He was a bachelor and lived with his nephew, B Gee. He was an ostentatious christian, but was not identified with any church. He is survived by threw half brother, John Ban borough of Mt Monsant, and dimes and Will Han of Tonia county, mada half-sister, Mrs. Win, Garget of Aline, 'The funeral was held in the Townsend school house, and Kew, Me Alletor of Alta preached the sermon.
In Wheeler the alive factory whistles gain as residents join Mr and Mrs James Donn and others for a social evening. A charitable donation to Mrs Etaworth is recorded while citizens host a Friday gathering for Denefitel Mes Owong-aStephen Vans Horn’s celebration.
XN E Bethnay reports revival meetings at Jattice Stewart's corners have closed with about 40 conversions. Despite price improvements, work continues on timber for houses as Brad Find and G H Schneider cut timber and Harvey Kellogg cuts lumber. Lone head sawyer departs for holidays. Ladwick clears five acres of timber on his new forty. Mr Kellogg reports misfortune from a mishap with his father. John McCallum starts on a new farm on the county line. Jim.
The item notes the twentieth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Joseph Reynolds celebrated by friends from GA Ro. Dee Sith attended the gathering. Oll tard Houghtaling planned to spend Christmas at home. Cy Blanchard was in the area on business, with Artior, Lewis Guertsey, and others returning from fishing and hunting in the north. Ida Fickler planned to stay home for the holidays. Todd’s family remained at home after a long trip, and N B.
Fragmented reader notes mention Bechton family events and health concerns. Several names appear including Daniel Aenburg and Harry Otte, with references to weddings, illnesses, and gifts such as a gold watch, plus vague mentions of a death and a horse nets next week.
Residents report visiting relatives across River al and nearby towns. Names such as Vanderbeek, Clarick Miller, Mia Browers, Keawren Wortet, Lacelle Wadd, and Rev Kybert appear among those spending holidays with family. The note lists several brief domestic greetings and local social activity this week in a periodical style.
A fragmented Arcada Center note reports chatter about Alma and local enterprise, mentions disturbances with bells and a brief drug-related incident last Thursday night. Wallace Birmingham of Clinton County visits, bringing a team of his own, and there is talk of a dance at the mill house in the near future.
Riverdale to host continued opera house entertainment with "happy George" and health permitting protracted meetings for Rev EB Wood. Residents report new drug stock arrival, a potential large hotel lease, and spring construction plans. Local incidents include a robbery attempt on A B Knaus and a buggy crash at J B Avhan's store. a village choir forms and public officer installations are planned.
Elwell notes report Mro and Mrs Hoyer moved to their new home in Te w bates Kiev while Wood’s family aids the sick. A new mill is planned for Kitwell and fundraising is urged. In Felton Delos Dunkle and Byron Power visit, and Elwell hosts a festive gathering with visitors from Nebraska. The post office closes for Christmas, a notable event in Elwell’s history.
Forest Hill reports the birth of a 10 pound boy to Mr and Mrs Lake, with Mrs Sundere noted as unwell and passing away on Friday December 14. Funeral services were held at Mundy. A pleasant party from Sule Tandolph gathered Tuesday evening the 18th to honor Maggie’s twentieth birthday. Lila Sandall of Teanes visits uncle EL W Sandal and Candy. Mr and Mrs I. J. oink will spend holidays in South Lunt. Mrs KT Sprager visited daughter in Temple this week. Miss Not.
W Pine River report notes Mr Yoder’s fine hareve decor and Wright school in elosnd for four weeks vacation. Wiles reportedly sold him for the DL AON mall road. Ki Wood near full recovery from typhoid, Holding, Mich. Mat Lente owns the tallest span of three year olds in Vine River and Dan Gog wits on State road owns the finest three to four year old mares in Gratiot County. L G Harrie has returned.
A store owned by A.W. Kones was entered by burglars who pried open the drawer, stole money, and fled as the alarm bells rang. Mr Kones was assaulted on Friday night, receiving a left parietal injury. Neighbors aided him and doctors noted a nonfatal but serious head wound. A pursuing search followed, with a broken stick found near the depot and other clues reported. Purchasers note a nearby sale of seasoned timber and lumber at Breckenridge and Wheeler locations.
A confused tale describes a latest fad where young men court by presenting rings to their partners, and women respond with playful yet coy explanations. An employer warns of consequences for public displays, while the mystery of origin and meaning circulates among workers and onlookers.
A disjointed tale follows a traveler seeking a ticket to Cleveland at a wharf. The exchange includes garbled dialogue and a price dispute as a clerk explains costs and process for issuing the ticket. The scene ends with confusion over payment and handling of the key.
A Kentuckian named Uncle Bil, famed for profane language, loses his sight after a dubious exchange with his son Jim in Paris. The tale centers on a striking, providence driven moment when Bil’s blindness is described and Jim’s humor about the event leads to a grim punchline.
A fragmentary passage notes an employer pin service and a bookkeeper's remark about ease of handling a situation. It mentions a person named Legende Bicester and hints at possession of a place and items related to meals, but the details are unclear and cut off.
A garbled notice touts a mysterious cure named Witte for a heart disease. It claims a few doses will guarantee relief and urges gathering a date to obtain a sample bottle free. The language is muddled and promotional in tone.
Fragmentary ad copy references Castoria for children and stomach issues. Mentions Celery, Eros, and Norve, with promises of cures and free packages, plus vague health claims and a sales pitch toward large cash prizes.
A new discovery claims the Pyramid Pile Cure can cure piles in every form. The text asserts every druggist has access to this experiment proven remedy.
A large hand painted map of the United States mounted for office use is issued by the Burlington Route. Copies will be mailed to any address on receipt of fifteen cents in postage. Address PS, Eustis, Gen'l Agent, Chicago, Illinois.
The readable text shows garbled phrases about places and people and a general sense of disjointed commentary. Names and locations are unclear, with multiple misspellings and missing context making specifics hard to determine. This item appears as a damaged notice or stray column fragment rather than a complete report.
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