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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1887
Page
8
A fragmentary 19th century notes page reports a New York sale, farm matters, and a charity drive by the Ladies Relief Corps. Fire destroys Barges' dam and livestock, with unknown cause. town allocations for sewer work draw attention. A public lecture week and a bridge completion are mentioned alongside a memorial for Calvin B Fisher and a family gathering at Churley Vagines.
Fragmentary report notes varied market activity with Oak and Leic timber figures and cash trades. Mentions buyers Lowen and others amid unclear units and values, reflecting a rural exchange vignette.
Local items mention Vollasky Bros new ad and Williams bazaar sign. Editor of the Recon on duty. Sawyer prosecuting attorney in town for Chappell case. Detroit visitors Misses Joulinston hosted by Mrs Jno Lumsden. Breen bill to curb white slave dens passed by legislature. Church mill buys timber at highest market price. Sullivan hosted a card party. Isabella visitor reports dull finances in Pennsylvania. Wm Dill reports $35 stolen. warrant issued. Band concert on the 18th expected to be major event. Pollosky Bros move to new stores. Alma pos Wright & Lumsden seek timber. Supreme Court refuses to readmit Grace Wilcox to Corunna school. Pollasky returns from Detroit Masonic convention. Sanitaria expect full guest capacity in spring. past season strong. Postoffice lists letters remaining for January 31.
Last Saturday evening Prof. B. A. Welstead principal of the Normal and Misa Alice Pickell of Algonac were married in a ceremony in the Normal Dormitory Sitting Room attended by about fifty two guests. Rev. Wm. Charles officiated and the couple shared a grand march afterward. The groom, a recent Alma resident, is respected. the bride is described as cultured and highly esteemed. The Reconn extends best wishes from many friends.
Dr. Ely is recovering from a severe fall and will return to duty soon. Darius Reid of Arcada was appointed agent in Gratiot County for the State Board of Corrections and Charities. Wrights Opera House Band may move their concert date to February 1. The Masonic halls and Church block are nearing completion with a planned grand entertainment and dedication.
Forest Hill reports a Missionary meeting to be held at Mrs Hemershot s this week Saturday. A large delegation traveled to Altia for the teachers association and were pleased. Cave Wood s lumber and timber for a new barn is growing. Martin Vanierhoet plans a build. A ticket agent has tickets to all points with five person excursion rates. A sister of Mia Al W Sandals, visiting Olio, faces mud travel but plans to visit Michigan snow this winter. Twenty one years since the sisters met.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled plea about a cure guaranteed and references pricing of 230d per bottle with a bolt by BS Webs. It mentions seekers, tolls, and a coded advertisement tone but lacks clear names, places, or dates to anchor a full report.
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