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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1895

Page

2

Farmers fete and community notices at Wane Haven

An array of local items recounts a community fete, visitors, and social events. Mentions of a gymnasium, students at Newton College, and a Friday schedule hint at a town calendar. A Mrs. Charles Jackson is noted for a domestic incident and a Maple syrup sale appears in St Louis. Sunday school at 10.00 AM and a prayer meeting in the evening conclude the summary.

Niedabluas Dnitt Wilinber Farronie Mirtag Manel Ton Charles Jackson Emation Allen St Louik Sehioal Sk Notthin

NORTH HAMILTON GULLY STUDENT NEEDS CARE AFTER ACCIDENT

Local report from North Hamilton describes grant berry from Minouri who traveled to Edgewood on business four weeks ago. He fell in snow after becoming ill near the rondeide, was found by sleigh riders, helped to Sisson and Pearce store, and Dr Marks of Bickels summoned. He was taken to Frank Ballard's and stayed two weeks while funds were raised for expenses and his return home.

Grant Berry Minouri Busines Ilinen Edgewood Sisson and Pearce Dr. Marks of Bickels Ballard’s Tim Meney G. C. Clark Mm Viet Lrotn Fh Clack Perot Phe ML. E. Leadies Aidt Society of Sivkels Euma Houto Sobivol Ou Lis Mies Wrigley

Washington Child M Rodge Dies After Short Illness

Channeoy the only child of Mr and Mrs 0 Bodge died on the 11th after a brief illness with bowel trouble. Services were held at Stoddard schoolhouse before a large crowd. Born July 187, he was a member of the Sate bath school and a faithful Christian. Burial was in North Star cemetery with bereaved parents and friends expressing sympathy.

Channeoy Mro Bodge North Star

Death of Frank Berry in North Wheeler Funeral Attendance

Frank Berry North Wheeler dies after long illness. Miss Carrie Berry of Charlotte returns home to attend his funeral. A sizable local gathering attended by many from North Wheeler. Reverend U K Wood of St. Louis presided at the meeting in the schoolhouse. Navival insetings noted in the Center Lane Pun Ee pict ritedtie Hedy.

Frank Berry Carrie Berry Charlotte Cune North Wheeler U. B Terry

Surprise events mark March gatherings at local hall

In Sumner a string of small social notices recount birthdays and gifts. W Standiats, Mrs Peternem, Mr and Mrs Get, and others host or attend celebrations. The McGraw building sees a new store plan by Alima Will’s group, while F Andrews and W O’s circle honor a birthday and provide presents. Around forty attendees at a GA Ball anticipate further activities and a considerately hosted evening with decorated gifts and dishes.

W. Standiats Peternem Get Agers Alima McGraw F. Andrews A. Ver W. O Whitch Ciere W. Os Forres Bert Perris

Riverdale Notes On Local Affairs And Births

Riverdale reports a new birth nine months after a general land matter, seven pound son to Mrs. Crosby with T Mote pawl sot tal Friday. Also noted are changes at Dr Morey’s store entrance and Mrs Chaweon’s slot with Phoowauth A B Koons mowing a sink area. The Mindrey store remodel project is confirmed with renovations to show new spacing and a projected move for Dr Marny near fatine.

Thos Crosby A. B- Koons Dr. Morey Dir J. A. Morey Marny Fatine

Perrinton Camp Fire and Community Event Report

A Perrinton item notes a community camp fire on the 160k road near Serain Cumme Gowles' estate drawing interest. The serioul children performed well with Mike Alice Steridan credited for training. Proceeds of $11 were raised Friday evening, with funds to be mailed to Williamston for burial. Mrs. Darrow hosted an OK Litton experience social at the village hall Friday evening and a chicken dinner was planned.

Seraind Cumme Gowles Mike Alice Steridan Williamston Darrow Litton

Southeast Chyseal Visit Sparks Sect of Names

Fragmentary note reports Mr Clark of Saginaw visiting relatives and arranging meetings. Mentions Uncle Wenordh, Walt Wager, Hartheld, Greoa de, Vanie ille, and ELaatiotal surgeons. Includes a death reference Rennes died at work.

Mr. Clark Saginaw ix Wenordh Walt Wager Kither Hartheld Greoa Vanieille Sieter Min Rennes

Breckenridge Meeting Promises Local Progress and Plans

Breckenridge notes show Mis and CS announce a gathering to discuss a new store project and lumber readiness for March. A later program lists a visiting speaker from abroad on March Ath and other items. Knights attended a public meeting at Rattiborn last week.

Katrokin Wateon Willeth Hopotte Sal Marchett A Ko.t. M Lt T. M Metalliathon Rattiborn

North Star Names in Lansing Visit Group

A list of men from this place and surrounding districts traveled to Lansing that week. Included are Ed McBride John Wilkinson D C Stockwell Aldredge Franklin Lorenzo Squires Lime Nelson W H Kietokner N G Fox and E Crandall Grant Smith notes one son of George Smith.

Secon Lansing Ed. McBride John Wilkinson D. C. Stockwell Aldredge Franklin Lorenzo Squires Lime Nelson W. H. Kietokner N. G. Fox Crandall Grant Smith Nene George Smith Nat Wook

Local Center Notes Mark 20th Wedding Anniversary

Elba Center reports Crepps and wife summoned to Green Bush Institute Weekly for Mrs Cs illness. rumors of Eline Matter son losing two toes denied. David Matters?on reports loss of his two work horses. February 20 marks the 20th anniversary of D Baffin and his wife. Mehares of Hamister arrive, perform rites, and depart after a warm reception.

Crepps Greenbush Eline Matterson David Matterson Minot D. Baffin Hamister

Local Notes from Middleton Area and Nearby Homes

Pomp en James W Payne’s mother and sister of Mua visited Jim last week. Johnathan Snyder and John Anstey were laid up late last week with health issues. James Anstey of Detroit visited Sunday. Local tradesmen take on hoop poles and street lamp work. W Payne in St Johns Tuesday. Mrs Homer Snyder ill for two weeks.

James W. Payne Mua Jim Johnathan Snyder Thea John Anstey James Anstey Detroit Henderson Payne Middleton Lodge

Bethany widows seek aid amid loom of loss

In Welling, Bethany widows plead for help as a score of local residents face hardship after a string of calamities. The scene centers on a small community fraying under grief with residents describing hardships and seeking relief. A local land deal widens concern as Coles house and Hobard place swap hands amid unsettled times.

Local Notes From Suiver Center Yet Unclear

Fragments report Dina Cook visiting her parents and Fred Kype’s birthday celebrated by school friends. Mentions of AW society meeting with Mrs Jobnean next Thursday. Charlie Charter back from woods. Maxson visiting parents. Eugene Hogart, age forty, lumbering this winter.

Dina Cook Fred Kype AW Society Jobnean Charlie Charter Maxson Ie Eugene Hogart

Forest Hill Folks Attend Services and Visits

Lorlie Wood from Gilmore attended Christian church services in Shepherd last Sunday evening. Randolph drove to St. Jose. Ira Moody was in Nashville on traction last week. Grande Oberlin children and grandchildren celebrated a sixth birthday. Ama Doin was in worse condition on business last week. E Creech visited Ann Arbor with her daughter. Mrs Vander Deel will seek eye treatment. Mrs James Bock visited her ill mother Monday. A station closure statement was corrected. tickets were removed earlier in the week but the station remained open.

Lorlie Wood Gilmore Old Business Ifly Thie Place Christian Church Shepherd aSime ‘Randolph St. Jose Ira Moody Deashville Grande Oberlin Sosmere E. Creech Ant Arbor Hier Tna Vander Deel James Bock Hia Tant Munday

Community Event Draws Attendees from Ye and Nearby

A large turnout of local residents attended a community gathering in Granite Dsinmscit area last Saturday. The event, meant to raise funds for the AL Roolired, featured a quiz presented to Mr. and Mrs Killeen and included a school exhibition by students from Beet i canictag Deepaintione.

Hakie Hue Park Vie Witter Charles Hinitipe Killeen Sale Bowe

Estate proceedings list multiple decedents and guardians

The document records probate orders across numerous estates including Er nest OMetuomdy HuioEs Hyudil Williston F Brown Abram L. Shaiter Jacob Hardainny Moses Fiaiuht Abraw 1. Shutter and others. It notes hearings, executors named Mary A. Shatter, John P. Swigart administrator and guardians discharged or appointed, final accounts approved, licenses to sell inherited property granted, and resignations accepted with new guardians appointed.

Ernest Ometuomdy Williston F Brown Tate Abram L. Shaiter Abram L. Shaiter, Geewwmeds Hearing Pettot Jens Moses Fiaiuht Reid Dan. I Shutter Mary A. Shatter Jon Gow Gm W. Db Kennels Ringle John Fogleson Botts Lafayette Sweathand Mil Joseph Sidel Barbara Side

Fragmentary legal notices list and names across property records

A garbled OCR record shows numerous names of individuals and parcels, with mentions of townships, streets, and lot numbers. The fragment implies a sequence of transfers or filings across various properties and persons, but most details are unreadable.

Hemlock and Maple Lumber For Sale near Breckenridge

Safe A. H. and A. W. Stone offer a quantity of hemlock and soft maple lumber for sale from their location five miles northeast of Breckenridge and three and a half miles northwest of Wheeler. Boards are sized and planed with bundled pieces available.

A. H A.W. Stone Breckenridge Wheeler

Turtles as motive power in a odd tale from the sea

A bizarre account describes sailors using sea turtles as working engines aboard a vessel. They claim to attach wires and anchors to turtles then power a steam-like propulsion, guiding the ship toward St Ambrose and Calle. The crew explains the turtles were consumed for weeks after long journeys.

Syrraklirs Alok Wueton Berry Dean Scuth Theaver Orien Gallapiagers Smith Agiction Liesia Mar Wuvery Slim Welstiing St Ambrose Calle Sam Bruns

Fragmentary Local Dialogue Near Water Notice

Fragments show a conversation involving Mr Nortisile and Mrs Nortiy about a water matter. The garbled text references a water notice and potential acts or actions, with scattered phrases about "penine vise for sel" and mentions of names like Mrs Hicks and Clarkete. The passage is largely incomprehensible.

Mr. Nortisile

Dangerous Patent Medicines Promoted For All Ages

An 19th century alert notes the alleged benefits of various tonics and patent remedies claiming to aid digestion, blood, and vitality for olds and infants. It warns that no serious side effects have been reported and urges readers to write for more information from a Michigan address.

Issie Ottes Drag

A Chance to Make Money and a Nerve Cure Testimonial

An advertisement extols selling Dish Washers as a lucrative opportunity with promised earnings and rapid growth. A testimonial from Jonas Swarts of Hartville credits Dr Wheeler’s Nerve Vitalizer with curing nerve trouble and partial paralysis, aided by a sample bottle and subsequent purchases from B VanDen Horgh, a druggist, and local outlets. The piece blends sales pitch with a personal health story.

Tony Het Hythe

Western Farm Lands Pamphlet Describes Free Nebraska Farm Guide

A pamphlet descriptive of Nebraska farm lands will be sent free on request. Include names and addresses of friends. Sent by BP. Enstix Gen's Pass Agent, C. B. & B. BR, Chicago, Ill.

Western Nebraska Janis Chicago, Ill

Castoria Advertising Teaser Promises Quick Throat Relief

An old time ad copy touts Castoria as a cure for throat ailments and stomach upset. It claims a gentle remedy from a brand agent, urging readers to try samples and mentioning testimonials and free offers.

Celery King advertised for nerves and digestion

An old time ad touts Hacon's Celery King and Bacsa's Celery King as cures for nervous fatigue digestion and indigestion with a promise of restoring health. The ad claims full relief for wakefulness coated tongue and sallow looks and offers free packages via Webb's as sole agent.

Hacon Leo Fess Bacsa Zenith BS. Webb's

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