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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1896
Page
2
Correspondents report a crowded notice board with mentions of Mrs Josephine Brown dying Saturday December 4, 4 A, and plans for local reassignments. The item notes elections, tax notes, rumors of war with England, marriages at home, births, school recalls, and church reorganizations. It records farm activity, fruit tree sales, and community leaders elected for the coming state convention and Sunday school roles.
In Southville the weather was warm and windy. Mrs Souith hosted Misses Lace and Mr James Bartley with Ernest Gillis and others attending corn field events. Maggie Porter’s Friday night surprise party drew a large crowd. Mr and Mrs Porter, recently visiting relatives, returned to their home in Alin last weekend.
Forest Hilal Mrs J Holmes visited Lansing recently. Mrs John Berry returned from a short visit in Uibio. Minnie Horry went to Ohio for a visit. Various residents attended meetings, social events, and family gatherings in Elam, Holly, Leslie, and surrounding areas. Many names and places noted include JW Dhayne, Cheretomne, Cage Wood, New Leura, Kidur Curl, Christian church event, and University ties.
Fragmented items report social updates across families and clubs in Macomb County. Mentions include Mr Shafer and family events, New Year gatherings, school notices, and Epworth League stock sales with upcoming meetings and officer changes.
E Paskard died Saturday morning of apoplexy. The funeral was held at the church here on Monday. Pierson of Richmond Virginia visiting friends in this vicinity and considering spending the winter here. Blarton left for Fostoria Ohio to move stock. Church events at Christina eve drew a good audience despite bad weather. Station agent Al Sutton moved to Alma as freight agent, his replacement Clark taking over at Howl ionne. Rumor of counterfeit bill at the store in Elkton arose. Harvey Welch bought a $9 bill from a New Haven business college ad, was arrested after Justice Potter issued a warrant, but case postponed for holidays. Welch returned the money and denied intent. case adjourned until after holidays.
A handwritten rural column from Breckenridge reports church events and community concerns. Visitors Lewin Stevens and family, a Christmas service, and revival activities at Congregational and Baptist churches are outlined. Weather notes mention cold spells and log conditions, plus a call for town support to improve facilities and attract industry.
Disjointed lines discuss village affairs and duties to help the burg with refreshments and outreach. It mentions Sam Hieher and Mrs Evans traveling, plus Mr Parker and Miss Coffin leading a county inspiration institute with sessions on study and concentration and appeals for teacher attendance and board cooperation.
A highly garbled OCR note lists dates, places, and names across multiple eras and regions, mentioning traders, machinery, queries, and sections on weather, schooling, and local figures. It reads like a scattered historical ledger with references to Newton, St Leonie, Gratiot, and various individuals, with no cohesive narrative.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered references to farms and households with names like Morse Bresive Seaston and Horan, plus mentions of an election and officers. The text is garbled with missing words and odd spellings, but hints at agricultural topics, a municipal matter, and local personalities. The piece reads like a damaged page fragment from a regional paper with no clear single story.
A garbled section details numerous real estate transfers and lot descriptions across Gratiot County. Names include Augustus Wiser, Elinor Brooks, Emma A. Dickerson, Jennie A. Stewart, Willaby B. Lathrop, and Tobe Skinner among others, with references to parcels in various blocks and streets. A stray advert promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure-all.
A garbled compilation from newspapers including Washington Post and Minneapolis Journal. It weaves phrases about weather profits, political figures, medical claims, and military history with numerous broken names and misprints, ending with a Washington Post reference and unclear commentary.
A garbled report details a figure in London who pursues a book signing or purchase, encounters a manager, and reflects on social constraints. The narrative mentions a debt of £270 and clerks being granted favors, with a late reaction from the borrower. The text ends with further money drawn from funds in London.
A chaotic mix of whale hunting scenes and maritime curiosities. The narrative references a mother whale defending her calf amid harpoon attacks, followed by astronomy notes about the Pharos tower and ancient curiosities, then a brief antediluvian cookbook line and quips from periodical chatter.
A garbled excerpt appears to discuss women and vanity in a dated, poetic tone. The readable lines reference beauty, mildness, and judgment, though most text is indecipherable. The source seems to be a damaged literary fragment with unclear authorship and context.
The article honors Louis Pasteur and the Pasteur family for centuries of scientific progress advancing liberty and public health. It notes Pasteur’s contributions to vaccination, germ theory, and bacteriology, praising their impact on society and future generations under government and educational support. The piece references institutions and notable figures connected to Pasteur’s legacy and the ongoing celebration of scientific liberty.
A jumbled OCR fragment hints at a discussion of authors, persons, and a place names mix. It references Jack, Vandirlitt, Luda Dot Dinas, and Canadian paper context, with mentions of Duke and Marllewoweh and a unclear event or transaction. The text remains cryptic and reads like a garbled draft with multiple misspellings and scattered names.
Fragmentary OCR describes General Schofield amid military duty and political upheaval. Mentions officers, a French trade, and the downfall of Marsinallian's influence with Philadelphia appears as a distant reference to events shaping the era. The text is garbled but centers on leadership, conflict, and international power shifts.
The dispatch notes Tho Campbell's renewed relevance with Harry Miner as his supporter and travels with a valet. It says the Campbell successor will face opposition at the Lowery outlet and cautions against attending a Democratic convention with body service, hinting at show of decorum.
In a theatrical performance at a counter town, a villain is cornered but escapes with a missing pistol. The hero momentarily hesitates and a plan to retrieve the weapon is pursued amid a suspenseful stall as the audience awaits action. London Tit Bite notes a search and a climactic resolution near the stage.
Fragmentary clipping discusses romantic strain between Marie and Harry. It notes Marie’s away status and Harry’s continued devotion to Marie, with lines suggesting shifting feelings and social perceptions among readers about early affection. The text is incomplete and difficult to fully parse.
The article discusses the designer of the Celeste Conethy Hon frigates for the U S Navy and the related ships under General Washington. It notes shipments to Mr. Hieney Jackson and the Navy Yard at Philadelphia, with references to A A Hinephinnys and other officials, including a transfer of a Genetitarion frigate piece to Charles Humphreys in Philadelphia and a later movement to Hav erfond towerhip.
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