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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
2
Community updates detail funeral notices, visits, and social events across Muskegon, Saginaw, and nearby towns. Notable mentions include memorial service arrangements, residents traveling to St Lawis and Detroit, and greetings between families such as Mr and Mrs Wad and Mrs Leask Beowe. Military and church news touch on ministers and attendance at regional gatherings.
In Lafayette, Prank McNall’s expansion runs alongside a pending Beaver Drain suit with a year-long history and awaited results. Local actions include land sales, contractor notes, and property moves from Marcel Guild and Dave Moate while Houston and other figures engage in related transfers and orders.
Mrs M Packard is visiting EK Doane's family. Mrs Silas Moody visited Park Lake Thursday. Nelle Donahue visits Mr and Mrs B Oberlin. Floyd Lake and Geo Lanshaw attend Yerington’s college in St. Limits. Ladies' Aid meets Mrs Wim Vanderbeek January. February 1 town hall admission details. Doane and Heo Katentiis attended the funeral of Mr Angle in Riwell. Miss Ling Udell of Alma visited her Grandpa Dueck on the 1th. Deputy Winson of KO T. M. was here the 18th. Co Shue and family guests of White. Lawyer Hable of Alnet here Monday. Wright of St Louis here Friday and again Monday. Prethel of Ci. was there on Monday. Lansien Brothers Wilson and Hurfer drew a stone for the new dormitory.
Readers report a mix of weekend family visits and local events. Valen Sefnean’s daughter improves. Mr and Mrs Art Counwik hosted guests at Be Chitel home. Prack Soul and family visited Jacks, Mrs Horton returns from Invhella county, and A M Whitey Janes Onan attended Ottis Musiterio’s funeral in Myibrook.
Fulton Center residents report visits by Dan Davis Addison Davis and relatives. Meetings remain quiet with the Ladies Aid Society growing to thirty two members. Events include a Maccabee banquet Perrinton and Keller church convention with plans for a June gathering and locals returning home from school over Sunday.
M M Saull and son Wesley visited Nelson relatives last week. John Meacher died January 15 in North Caplain after a brief illness. long‑time settler and respected figure. Mrs Albateh sprained her arm after a fall on ice Friday. Co D First Michigan Cavalry members were summoned to Ovid January 15 for Bradley Bennett funeral. Kirby family home west of Bannister burned while absent. no one saved. Frances Whitford visiting Ida Saull a few days. Nard colds and jagappe plague most homes. Wesley Saull heads back to Ohio this week after weeks with relatives. Ewer Hutte moved onto Mrs Keeser’s farm. Miss Florence Cock ill.
Miller died January 1. Funeral services and obituaries reach back to New Haven and nearby towns. Families mourn loss of several children with illnesses including scarlet fever. Aid for Hawkins and sawmill accident victims noted amid marriage licenses and local business ads. Dr King's New Discovery advertised as remedy for coughs and lung issues with free trial bottles.
Jan 22 district notes report Chue Allen ill winter and a sick child. Changes in local families include Iki VUhTestek and Natio Boyer. Farmers Club at J M Wheaton's gathering dull weather. Fred Bradford ill but improving. J W Crosby of American Hook Co. visited. book list endorsed by County Commissioner. Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as a top healer.
Jan 2 report from St Louis notes Duan Fleming recovering from a lung ailment, Mrs. Bivins at home, Blanche Throop visiting relatives, and local business deeds. North Brothers Commedians at Hart's Hall draw praise, Archer Tent installed officers, Joe Christman changes job, Moon of Alma Woolen Mills trades, Kinney sells Exchange hotel goods, and others tied to city happenings.
In Perrinton several residents and visitors are noted: Mrs Briggs of Vovis Michigan visits her daughter, Mrs Myers and Mrs Chidister. Mrs Winans leaves for Greeville to stay with her daughter Mrs O Water who is ill. Gene Sunption and others are mentioned in local notices. Mr McCArea formerly in Hele’s grocery area is referenced.
Rheumatism and illness are mentioned alongside social visits. Mrs Mary Seaman visits Getty Street friends, Mr Oden travels to see his mother, Dewitt Spear recovers from a sprained ankle, Walter improves after a heavy cold, and Rev Woodard assists in revival meetings. Victory Rebekah Lodge 18 earns a 1000 bonus for large attendance at the Odd Fellows picnic.
A fragmented 19th century style ad promotes Scott Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a universal cure and remedy, claiming it cures diseases when the body is treated by stopping the cause and restoring health. It promises a free sample and mentions druggists and chemists in Peart Street.
Elm Hall Jan 24 reports sleighs at Free Methodist meeting in Sumner Sunday evening. Social at Todt Hian’s Wednesday. Blatt and Dana visited Hinged. Geo Andrews left for Clare to aid revival. Blair in Ohio. About twenty five youths with Floyd Folotek. Syrup of Tar guarantee offer from Greene’s. Alma firms listed: Stamen and Mutnontaxp, Bivins and Ruppes, Hepcox of Riverdale.
Judge Smith ruled Drain Number 132 valid and that nonpaying taxpayers must cover taxes. In Gratiot county court sessions, the Lafayette case involving refusing to pay tax on Drain 132 was heard and decided in favor of the township treasurer. The court found no fraud and held action proper, with defendants liable for assessed taxes and related costs. Also noted were separations and divorces of local residents, including Mary Root and Edwin Root, and a divorce for Servoes from Nettie Servoes with a two year prohibition on remarriage.
Fragmentary dispatch reports 7000 Boers concentrating for a major attack in Natal with General Botha reinserting 100 Horns to push into Natal. Transvaal forces and British coordinating amid tense Cape Town situation as new Prussian war references surface.
An elderly veteran recounts Civil War hardships shared at a Michigan Grand Army of the Republic reunion. He recalls amputations, privations, and the legacies of service at Detroit residence 817 Accond Street, warning of thirst, disease, and the toll of battle while praising medical tonics and veteran solidarity.
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