This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1896
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment mentions correspondents in Pennsylvanian context with scattered place names and dates. It references St Louis and other locations but details are unclear. The text lacks coherent events or identifiable individuals to form a concrete summary.
A fragmented report describes a serious crime involving a man named Mark Qhaider and a rape accusation. The narrative mentions a corpse, a missing person, and a chaotic sequence of events around a residence and nearby woods. Local residents react with fear as investigators probe motives and connections.
Prec Kre ntidgr notes stone for new bank will be laid on Tuesday morning opposite the plan mill. Jan Green recalls Jerry Dowd as former Starr Greet figure, while Kev. Hong urges sermon topics for February 9 and 7 pm. Baptist outreach expands as subscribers grow. two hundred converts since December 1, with more to come. Don's Ointment advertised for relief, touting rapid action and caffeine relief claims.
Confused village chatter from Riverdale about local philanthropy and a looming arrest surfaces as residents discuss contacting the county seat. Amid garbled names and misheard phrases, the piece hints at civic action, tensions with Bell and Trinity lines, and a rumor of a petition amid a broader county context.
The fragmentary Eugene items mention a ceremony or gathering at a sirevta with Pecans Miitioct, a Monday move to Gedur Labo, and a report on Kirby Weathers and a bad eat incident. Mentions Arrow haw teen chiveterr and Frew Miegron's fiareee.
The article fragment mentions Fullerton and Alaaville with references to meetings at Mg Copeiee and Ashwetaty tiarie. It also notes pleasant time at Annee eres cis freak from Riversile and a comment about Sierra lalewig. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors.
A garbled historical notice touts Bardock Hioud Bitters as a remedy for indigestion and related liver and stomach woes. The fragment mentions various names and places in a dubious ad style typical of period newspapers.
A stream of notices reports new or moving enterprises. A printing office opens with Worrinton and Puller of Ashley active in printing and paper trades. A broom factory is planned with Wm Nelson as chief broom maker. Menara, Stith, Wilson from St Louis join local organ and sewing trades. A photographic gallery opens by How and Ian from Ashley showcases work.
The Hespertmn Literary society elected officers for the ensuing term led by Proa Roy Turner and Nel lie Washington as View tras and Secy Maus Dagotay with Trans Guy Ingersoll and Dante Turner representing Greentash Lodge No. 414 at grand lodge in Saginaw. Frank Yondas died of typhoid near the place on Jan. 31. The Maple Ravide dramatic club staged The Daughter of a Star at Denais hall under Rebekah lodge auspices and revival meetings continue at Frew Methodist church led by Rider Gremt. New births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Lott and a girl to Mr and Mrs Arthur Coss.
An Spo and baty boy made hie bow to the lie Inet Saturday. and Mr and Mrs. Harw azor are the sappy parenta, fine, Reawan is contemplating & visit, among fields in Kent county, Mr McAlney and family of Carson City were guests of BOP. Worthington Inet Sub. any at eaten hie speared the spring term of sohyon ite, Killeen raised money enonati by sub scription Inet Sabbath to pay for the farnage and free the charah from all debt it the mercant ie paid. Old Mos. Sanders has purchased the ten ADL Hoderon Win, Seaman's ferm, boault a Jot At Heehe, piscina it thereon, and is now Lovetty settled fm her new home, Charley Coleman haa bought 20 acrea of Jonett ti in thy net, of B. Hi toed te hia hiens. We taderetndl Nile walle fine jit peer eed B10 Crore homie The oyster supper Saturday evening'wits strains Afi Rebelo fran hhire vietted proscent latger Lihnea, Wednerday evening: Five schools took part in the spelling jupalvh at the Allen school house, Mise Ada Matroe epetiion thee down.
A garbled OCR fragment lists guests and neighbors in a small community. Names include Mrs and Mr Herson, Dood, Miss Glady Pinter, and Carrie Jackson with various visitors. Mentions a church gathering and a sick person, with several unclear phrases about hosting, teaching, and a local event last week.
SORPH SLADE Mrs Handy is on the sick list. Funeral for Mrs Sanders, mother of the peetat, was Sunday with large attendance the church. A church dance and a neighborly gathering are mentioned along with minor local remarks about residents and events in Lakeview and Lake Oden.
A Colonial era column records neighborhood movements and visits. Moody and wife host daughter and grandchild in Chapersville while Obie and family visit kin in Mut baret. Edyth Doane reads at Farmers Institute Mt Premeant. Rev Carl returns to Leaweing home after recent travels.
A fragmentary Elm Hall report mentions local residents, a committee from Bowell, and a missionary lecture at the church. It notes uncertain dates, ongoing gatherings, and a connection with Ithaca Alma and surrounding counties, with mentions of named individuals and a fundraising moment.
Property transactions list across Newark Ithaca Bethany and surrounding areas. Names include Charles E Henry Phebe E Byers Clarence N Joseph Ray John C Hicks Dani D Pribes and Albert Clark with various parcels in nw se sw sections and several missing details. Amounts show figures like 2500 40000 and 2700001 in incomplete entries.
A public dispute arises when two suburban schoolmistresses encounter a visitor who criticizes Boston teachers for their English. She mocks local pronunciation, insisting "program" should be pronounced "prograph" and denounces Boston instruction as ignorant by example.
A highly corrupted OCR passage mentions names and places incomprehensibly. It blends references to Wert, Wied, therapies, and various detached terms without coherent events or clear subjects. No discernible incident or date emerges from the unreadable text.
Movements toward silver restoration unite three national organizations: American Binerailic Lawrie, National Bimeraille Maton, and National Silver Communen. President will be General A. J. Warner of Ohio with C. Chambers and Jerry G Miller in top roles. Headquarters in Chicago. Silver sentiment grows as policy battles loom amid threats to farmers and manufacturing from gold allies and oriental competition.
The piece criticizes US monetary policy under Britain and the silver standard, arguing for maintaining the Monroe Doctrine, national independence, and gold coin usage. It cites Colorado’s silver stance, warns against demonetization, and notes related editorials and public notices from Chicago and Denver sources.
A young New York preacher, about 1,000 worshippers, delivers a fiery sermon from Kings II 4 1 7 on a recent night at Zion AME. The dignified speaker in black with high forehead and great eyes preaches with passion, aiming to move listeners to repentance despite the tense crowd and stern, ceremonial surroundings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.