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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1896

Page

2

County News Roundup from Mt Pleasant Visit and Local Events

Dyuivey of Mt Pleasant visited here this week. John Grant sprained his ankle early while white-whittling. An order of the WoOV OR OL was presented. Swintday beat, Mrs Calecan received her pension. Mir, gud Mrs, John Dyard this week. Thomas McKay was at Grand Riveride. Thursday and Wednesday of last week. Seeley Arostary refused last set day from east. VIMO with Thaw Snyhhiere. A Sadie The United Slater Phe Company elected to extend their line. Mrs Hicken will give an election with the graphitic to the Mages tie hall. County fair lines for Lie bevete of the GAR. Homer Ward returned home Saturday night from Orchard Lake and remains sick with seuclet fever.

Dyuivey Mt Pleasant Grant Calecan McKay Seeley Sadie Slater Bette Mra Iicken Homer Ward Orchard Lake

Socials and visits fill local week in Hillsdale area

Local residents Mrs Meg visits her parents at Perini FEL, while neighbors Bert Whittog returns to Hillsdale County. We note several kinfolk visiting, an uncle from Pre Hort Olio, and Mrs Malden of Alam hosting Misa Helen Courter. Christian church ladies plan a Friday box social. Henry Yeasting called to Gibson Surg. Depot work ledger shows railroad materials sent to Ox. Dyspepsia remedy claims told by Mia White of Taberg, New York.

Meg Hier Perini FE Tim Mes Griffin Coldenough HW. Orwig Bert Whittog Hillsdale County Jacobs Olio Malden Alam Misa Helen Courter Hive Ines Rev. H. &. Stussell Shepherd Mr. Barnes Cadillac

Sick List and Community Notices Roundup

Sumner A A Button is on the sick list. M Mediar visited friends to Alma past Sunday. Mrs Clara Ferris returned home from Edimore last Saturday. Eyre should attend the dance at the KOO TD M hall Feb 21. The Le vies Aid society met at Mrs B Johnson's last Wednesday. De Gratam was called last week to a case of scarlet fever near Ele well. Mr West has gone to Cedar City to assist his son in his work in the store. A few of the young people from Lawn attended the dance at John Jiles last Thursday evening. All reported a good time. Some attended the masquerade ball at Riverdale last Friday. Earl Loop was at home last Wednesday. He has been working the past few weeks. Samuel Cleverdon was called home from Grand Rapids last Wednesday by the serious illness of another. Willie Wilson’s young friends planned a surprise party Thursday evening at Mee McGreior’s house. The gathering at the Rudploem and Ladhew Add church drew a large crowd. Rumor says Mr Dellhiwe bowtie fire-fultings near purchasing the buildings. Public notices discuss prevention measures with Dr Wood's Nepany Pine Syrup as a remedy.

A. A. Button M. Mediar Alma Mias Clara Ferris Edimore Eyre Koo M. Hall Levies’ Aid Society Mra West Cedar City Lawn John Jiles Riverdale Earl Loop Wis Samuel Cleverdon Grand Rapids Vie Serious Hioess Dita Anolter Sigiow Willie Wilson Sayeodd Uwe Mel Doves Mol Starkweather J.B. Adams RS. Keys & Co Bradley Store Maccabees Adam Hall Mobile Morey St. Louis County News Moble Waeeter Misa Kook Qberlin Illiems Stevy Hoag Mel Conklin Ann Arbor Kent Fernald Winakw Rev. Young Chavel Bethany Watson McGreaham Willie Wile Burma

Bannister Mry Trendh Woolly obituary in Bannister

The notice gives details of Woolly, aged 64 years, 11 months and 25 days, who died after a workplace accident in Bannister. He leaves a wife, one son, three brothers, four sisters, and many friends. The burial followed with IOOF exercises.

Tease Wooley Mason Heme Bis Low

Local Notes On Illness And Visits In Union Home

Community notes report several residents ill or recovering while others visit or assist. Don Doty and Mrs E Pierson are sick. Mrs Walter Vierson improves. Don Ferguson remains very ill with rheumatic fever. Mr and Mrs Keiser spent Sunday at Wim Widerman’s. Mr Razor reports success with singing, AH Whillips visited Wa Wideman on Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Gite Pray has been bedridden. Mrs Le Lassie uded dott of Patapent Were guests of Geo Grimin last week. Mrs Wallious recovering, several fever cases noted. schoolhouse closed due to illness. Win Mester of Exnex is a veteran in poor stomach trouble. Archer and Dr Young seek medical aid.

Don Doty E. Pierson Walter Vierson Don Ferguson Keiser Wim Widerman Mr Razor Whillips Wideman Gite Pray le Lassie Patapent Wallious Gable Dabriet Sonolae Win Mester Exnex Ant Archer Dr Young Maple Hapids Hin

Riverdale Notes Preview Growth and Local Happenings

Riverdale daily items report plans for J.B. Adams to expand farming and trade as 24 below readings persist. Local tradesmen, a Bradley store vacancy, and rumors of Maccabees buying the building for meeting space are noted along with social events at Adam hall. Fire scare near Mobile prompts warnings for cold weather.

Widespread Local Happenings From Alma Area

Hugh en Mro and Mrs Deway Wolcott return from Alintoy county visiting friends. A small church ceremony concluded with prayer meeting held Thursday night. Adams school planned a charity event at Wallace Clark's home, weather permitting. A funeral accompanied Jake Merchant's baby on Sunday. Aviney Dobson gains Wilbana farm with intent to build a glass factory, later changing to peanuts. School attendance light due to illness. Mr Tuttle praised. Store at Chit place closes. Meyers plans Alma move with grocery and restaurant, exiting town.

Mro Deway Wolcott Alintoy County CIA Wallace Clark Sandford Tara Str Geo Alma Jake Merchant Daves School House Toeaday

Fragmentary Wheeler area notices mix with religious reports

A long unreadable snippet covers new stock arrivals at a general store and various local events. It mentions a new bank block brick, burns from coffee, several pastors and sermons, conversions, and a Breckenridge Union Normal Bible Training Class. Also notes Sunday School work and house to house visitation plans.

Beebe Family News and Local Notes Seventh Street Gossip

A scattered local item list mentions a newborn eleven pound boy at Will Eichorn's, society happenings with Mrs Gamble, Del Baker sourcing bank materials from Ithaca for Breckenridge Ridge, and Mrs Feichenbinder’s illness. Rev Killeen to start meetings at the M E B Shuret. Daniel Fatling dies aged 75 with funeral at SKE church. Will Eichorn awoke to a granary intruder chased by his dog after placing a quarter beef there.

Will Eichorn Wm Gamble del Baker Ithaca Breckeo 1Ridge Feichenbinder Geo. Killeen M. EB Shuret Alma St. Louis Ad Spears Daniel Fatling Hee Killeen Thas Beoody Will

Sumner Center Notes and Local News Briefs

Mrs Ecoma Gee of Stanton visiting at Mr Leonard s. Mrs Older moved into the tenement house on Lovell. The mill east of the center began sawing. Winter supply of laws. The township Sunday School association will hold its quarterly convention at the Sumner Center schoolhouse March 7. Charter and Harter married February 16. Rev Retin of Kin Hall officiating. Best wishes to Philip Johnson and wife who welcomed a baby girl. They bow forved Hit the horse with her peer Mr Boburts and intend farmers to their summer work.

Ecoma Gee Stanton Leonard Older Lovell Sumner Center la Harter Retin Kin Hall Bory Philip Johnson Mr Boburts

West Arcada News Briefs From This Week

In West Arcada a noticeable odor of orange is reported over the area. Mrs Minnie Mettarty attends a meeting with Drury Mian Bartley. Las Deen shows little improvement in health. A district meeting is planned but no new converts have appeared. Renner indicates a young student may leave school due to poor health.

Orenee Tomson Minnie Mettarty Jane Mian Bartley Las Renner

Mrs Warren Pogsley in Grand Rapids Caretaking Father

Mrs Warren Pogsley assists her elderly father in Grand Rapids where his health is failing. Teoya Hyde marked his 18th birthday on St Valentine’s Day with a watch presented by his father as a keepsake, and he hosted a small gathering in the evening.

Warren Pogsley Grand Rapids Teoya Hyde

Local News Briefs From Center Line Area

Center Line notes report Mrs C O Townsend ill and Ernest Hoyt and Sydney Symonds sick. Chores Schurr spent Sunday with Hie Dentwink. Tuttle visited the school last week. Mike Merritt and a daughter visiting relatives. Hert Mockridge seen in town and plans a trip to Oregon. Revival meetings continue with several converts. Mrs Vat Hynes has been ill for years and recently treated by Saginaw doctors. a tun was removed.

Chores Schurr Hie Dentwink Tuttle Ernest Hoyt Sydney Symonds Mike Merritt Stevens Breckenridge Oregon Vat Hynes Saginaw

Copper Mining Methods Yield High Copper Recovery

Historical note describes a copper mining method that minimizes waste by precipitating copper from mine waters. A crude experiment using a tin can or iron plate attracted copper, leading to successive tank processing where water is treated with copper settled out, iron removed, and copper hammered off for collection.

Obituary Recitals of Louis Paxtour Highlight Historical Perseverance

Fragmentary OCR passage references Louis Paxtour the tanverson in the 720s, praising his life, beneficence, and a call for readers to engage with obituary details. Includes dialogue snippets about memory across ages and a literary reenactment mention tied to historical figures and events.

Gosun Do Likewine Louis Paxtour Tanverson Pasteur Siadelphia

Bears Lacked Mercy in Trinity County Hunt Suge Miracle 0

In Trinity County a hunter recalls a brutal bear chase and a violent encounter when he and companions tracked a gang of bears and a panther through scrub and trees. They describe a fierce clash as they fought, killed multiple bears, and recounted how a dog sustained injuries during the pursuit.

Foreign Language Influence on Speech and Accent

A discussion on how ear for language aids rapid foreign tongue learning and dialect adaptation. The text argues that individuals with a musical ear acquire pronunciation quicker, grasp accents, and adapt to local brogue, noting German, Polish, Russian, Greek and English interactions and giving imperfect examples of example phrases.

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