17 Feb 1888
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1888
Page
1
The legible portions describe a Masonic lodge page with names such as Adams and Maurits and references to chapters and meetings. The text is heavily garbled but indicates a lodge publication or notice with local fraternal figures and dates. No clear event, location, or outcome is discernible beyond the fraternal context.
A sparse notice lists wood for sale in New York with a noted location in Pac NY Met. Names include Nott Amie in a partial listing. The fragment hints at a sale or listing from a local source.
Local Alma notices span grocer openings, theater picnics, fashion tips, and social events. Mentions of Wm J. Moffatt as special deputy, Mrs. Slate dressmaking, Miller’s drugstore Willard’s Cure, ice harvest, and Leap Year party with references to Alma and nearby towns. Includes brief notes on fires, funerals, and school exams.
Estate of Justus Wrisley miter sale of real estate confirmed. Estate of Alice Motetlitiset minor hearing adjourned to Feb 27. Wilbur C. Bryant petition to determine heirs filed for March. Estate of Elias Wilson minor petition for guardian appointment. order appointing guardian issued. Rev. Hunting of Alma College lectured at Ithwen Baptist Church before Sabbath School Convention. 400 attendees. Prof. Ewing to lecture Feb 16 at Presbyterian Church. Engine sale notice and dyeing services advertised by local firms. Farm for sale 200 acres Hamilton Prichard farm with multiple structures and fruit orchard, suitable for parcels. Adrian, Mich.
A fragmented 19th century notice discusses Alma College, the Youth Men s Christian Association in Michigan, and its work to convert and guide young men. It notes state supervision by a state secretary, fundraising pledges, and plans for prayer meetings, Sabbath schools, evangelistic services, and efforts to draw street youth into the association.
Alma College column reports on campus happenings with several sick lists and arrivals. Rev Van Antwerp preached on the first Sunday, new students arrived, and a Valentine social entertained many. Debating society officers resigned, Blanchard chairs, and Miss ONeill hosted a Valentine gathering at Sapperky Street. The writeup aims to inform and amuse without harming anyone.
Advertisement notes Diamond Joe a stock stallion bred by Alexander Abdallah and related lines, marketed from Alma Michigan. It lists lineage under Medlow and Meadow connections, breeding value and price at $15 for the season with extra charges, and mentions sale to O A Meats Nashville Iowa for breeding purposes. The breeder Sloan of Alma Michigan signs the offer.
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