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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
2
Shown are local items from Kalkaska county and nearby towns including travel reports from Wilfred Suite and Jessie Moulden, social events at Mrs F Gidley and Mrs Cordelia Cristy, and updates on roads, livestock, and a malarial fever recovery. Electric Hitters praised for malaria and jaundice relief amid miscellaneous community notices.
Local items note Elisha Watterson’s house repairs and a missing barn timber issue. Obituary line mentions George Oddilin Whitney and Pearl Wraker visiting grandparents in Maple Rapids Mercury. Weather and attendance figures at school district meeting referenced. A charity auction planned with levy details and prices to be announced.
Miss Dom Vaslek stays with her aunt Mrs Grome Bastiek. A prayer meeting led by Rev Chris Milter at Allert Kestieks. Mrs F G Flinke visited with daughter Mrs Lester. Willie Adans attends Oak Grove school. A jovial sleigh ride to Mr Lurdvik Mayer at Tachelors Corners. Mrs Blackburn returned home after a visit. Masquerade ball planned at Rathbone on February 22.
A child of William Bull dies and is buried amid Elwell activity. Friends present a fine arm chair as a 19th anniversary gift. J. K. Bryan mulls a move to Michigan, preferring the sugar loot to a “big red apple.” Frost bites are treated with Banner Salve praised by Sharrar and Mulholland.
A list of community visits and local events fills the week from Wheeler. Names appear: Duncan Kirby, Sarah Bush, Jim Winnepps, Dave Dodrler, Milo Bradford, EB Cooper, Joe, KJ Murphey, B. Swope, and Chas Berry among others. Mentions of Merrill, Wexford county, stave factory work, birthdays, visiting friends, and various health notes.
A promotional notice touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It warns of Bright's Disease and claims thousands cured after other efforts failed, with sample bottles and a free book offered by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for kidney liver and bowel health boosting appetite digestion blood quality and cheek glow. It mentions addresses in Washington Street Gedensburg Main Street Auburn Maine and touts relief from dyspepsia and general vitality through the tonic.
A dense social column lists visits and travels in Ithaca and adjacent areas. Mentions Mr and Mrs PO A seafield, Mrs WK Bevan, Miss Bessie McCormack, Miss M. Grace Prdnets, and other locals visiting relatives in Ashley, Forest Thirk, and St. Johns. It notes elders attending family events, religious meetings, and brief trips to North Star and Chore with various hosts and hosts.
There will be a night cap at Mrs Benyeos Friday for the Sunday school with supper and a dance. Attendees include local residents and visitors, noting a warm indoor setting and good company, as people discuss plans and social visits.
Langport Polit S M Laner traveled to Sagt tn Wednesday. W Geard and another visited St Levals Friday. Mrs Decider writes of a serious obituary note. George Stren of Pontiac returns home from A Slade sites. Mrs George Tits on the sick fist. VOD says his son and daughter were in St Louis Saturday. Miss Nellie HL of North Brailes remained with relatives for weeks. Mr and Mrs J Coleman Wheeler guests of Mrs W Dirowley Saturday.
Eugene Biglow returned to Pine River after funeral of his brother last Wednesday. Mrs. Elmer Jason is ill and under treatment by Dr Richardson. Blacksmith Mr Stouthers is recuperating from a Gallblain eye condition. A bridge keeper will stay in a dark rout. Elder Hoover leads revival meetings at the ME Church. Buckingham of Elsie was in town on business this week.
Keb, Henry Tyroler suffer fever. infant Thompson burial in town. Leslie Coston visits Lonla. Leon Cornell bedridden with influenza. Mrs Willvalra takes vacation from Seimers' store duties. City buys two large dynamoes. street lighting to be enhanced by Thursday. Charles Nestle faces divorce after altercation with wife Monday.
Miss Knapp of St John’s assists in a Breckenridge music store. Murry Barcum of Ithaca visited. Miss Lillian Weed stays at Shepherd with cousins Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop. Miss Sadie Grove recently returned from her mother’s visit. Several people travel and work, with church and social events planned including Epworth League entertainment at the MOE Church on Sunday. The Whitesfield Medicine Co and others advertise events. town notices mention forthcoming gatherings and local performances through February and March.
Real estate transfers mix with advertisements for medicines and household remedies. Notices mention New Haven and vendors like Jutta Chester and J. Cheney & Co, with various product pitches from catarrh cures to cough syrups. The page blends property transfers with medical ads and local business promotions.
Mrs John Gardner of Grand Rapids recounts twenty years of kidney trouble and relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She describes back pain, stiffness, and fatigue eased, noting a complete turnaround after three boxes. Sold by Foster Milburn Co, price 50 cents. Remember Doan’s and take no substitute.
The Arcads farmers club gathers for the New Year fest meeting with members Wan meld Sarre 24 and John Mut present. They discuss weekly programs, a distribution prize, and suggested questions for a question box, including garden and bean-raising ideas, pepper packing, and a plan to hold the event at Shepherd with refreshments and a program of recitations and instrumental numbers.
A garbled court docket lists cases including People vs Jones Discharged and other civil matters, with references to persons such as Anelia Kenyon Hattie Huber and Mary Frick. Tax matters and administrative actions appear, along with a medical ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills praising health benefits.
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