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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1894
Page
2
Wednesday, the fourth of July, caused delays as correspondence arriving after Tuesday had to be verified or carried over. The note indicates a slowing of news processing and production due to the holiday.
Obituary notices report the death of a New Haven resident aged 82, mother of seven, with a husband and siblings mourning. Funeral details mention a ceremony at Houck school, a graveside service, and interment at New Haven cemetery. Local notes cover church events, school activities, and community announcements including visits and road work.
Riverdale reports progress on the new port office at the corner, with broad approval though discontent over moving it from a store. Sunday excursions filled the town taxing refreshment stands hotels and livery. livery reportedly earned about Bits. A Negro camp meeting drew crowds and singing was appreciated, though few Riverdale residents attended. Revival organizers expected a purse around a hundred dollars but hoped for more if they could raise it.
Middleton society and travelers are noted with several visits and errands. Names such as Mr. Huster, H. S. Phillips, J. T. Swigart, and Mrs. Clon Noldrett appear along with local business dealings and town movements. A brief mention of a county joust and a national convention in Cleveland is included.
A fragmentary report mentions plowing, wind, and winter wheat, with unclear references to cattle, a sale, and local figures. The text is garbled, but hints at a weather impact on agricultural activity and possible cattle movement or sale.
A sporadic week ends with subdued scenes as residents, including Willor and Whompson, marry and depart for a honeymoon amid quiet festivities. St Louis people reflect on the calm period and local gatherings at Thies.
A fragmented local note reports a Sunday evening visit by Hiram Harring and wife after a Middleton school convention. It mentions county politics, a county clerk, and prior discussions on prospective voters as the author previews forthcoming views from a North Shade observer amid a tense political climate.
The dialogue shows two speakers debating renomination of the county ticket. One argues for punishing the culprit and implies no further gain from renomination. The other concedes but questions credits and suggests not renominating. mentions officials such as the county clerk and the register of deeds, and contemplates the fate of the ticket.
Breckenridge community notes improvements in town streets and sidewalks and reports on church activities. Vivian visits Mrs Branion while Alusa Orchestra performed at the Congregational Church. Local residents repair property, plan Fourth of July festivities, and mention guests and travel.
Nathan Raigtt returns from Park Lake with tales of Isabella county visits by Minnie Wood Eva Vanderbeck and Mrs Campbell. Church business set for next Saturday. many residents travel to Lenawee Bay City Lansing and Frankfort for reunions social events and family visits. The Ella Grove Cornet band plans a cream social and concert at the new store Friday evening.
A garbled OCR note describes a prize bout held Saturday night before merchants and attendees. Contestants included Mr Hapael and Mrs Merchant, with Richard Rosse observing. The text mentions betting, a victor, and unclear references to participants and locations, reflecting a disordered eyewitness account.
A Sani Bateh of Pers rales This Siokule school closed after a successful term. Hlnnehord is praised as capable and efficient. Poot and wife plan visits in Kent county during the third week. Wilson Broadbeck and wife and Kassel relatives visit friends nearby. The seven-year-old son of Mr Shadse died last night near Ithaca. remains to Newark for interment.
A garbled OCR item records social visits in Clinton County WV and nearby towns. It mentions Mrs Birmingham and daughter Marthe visiting relatives, Wallace Oshern and spouse visiting Will Godfry, and Charles Sheelip with Milwaukee friends. It notes school closures at Davis and Ely for a Bert Daymore family event and a newborn or advancing boy.
A list of property transfers and assignments across St Louis area additions and towns. Names include William J Vielt Hattie A Taylor William C Johnson and others with parcels in Alma Pompeii Newark Giddings add Alton and Pine River regions. Values range from 1,000 to 20,000 with various lot and block descriptions.
A North Star report about smallpox rumors is denied. Bert Fallon’s eldest son suffered a broken arm last week. A lane incident leaves a tailor’s son injured after a horse kick. Dr Montfort treated bone fragments from the head wound. Will Perkins, a laundry firm member, praised as capable. Ashley injured after running away. A town rider appears in a sensible bicycle outfit. Gussie Bennett, known in Chisago, returned home. Judge Everden visited Crystal Lake. A fat woman stir is noted. Mowen Wendell, Lew Harbor pioneer, died July 20. The southern county suffered a minor cyclone last Bundy week.
In South West Arcada district haying has begun and road improvement plans progress. Hines notes road warrants distributed and path marsters show active interest in bettering local routes. Henry Haymon hosted a barn dance last Tuesday with appreciative attendees. Friday, Davis school teacher Mr Brosomly organized a picnic in Mr Hutchison's woods to benefit scholars and patrons. he plans to attend the summer normal in Carson, with hopes of reforming the local school.
A. Snow & Co reports patents granted to Michigan inventors this week including devices such as corn planter improvements, pearl button forming apparatus, electrically heated metals, a train gate, water-closet bowl seats, and various tools. Names include Anderson Detroit Beer Centreville Coffin Green Kirby Grand Rapids Mowat Marcellus and others.
A fragmentary discussion on jewelry’s social role in Western society, noting men’s wearers and women’s display. It argues that jewelry signals status, with kings and their wives influencing fashion, and that even male attire remains tied to wealth and display. The piece ends by linking indulgence in ornament to social expectations and purchase power.
A Washington Star column excerpt shows Partheorne asking about a woman’s message to his wife in a room at the Rint. The clerk’s reply centers on Trovatore and a mystery phrase. The fragment hints at miscommunication and a society game among the characters.
An elderly man warns a young man about the dangers of growing chickens as a business. He recounts a fantastical, escalating projection of flock sizes that leads to a grim, cautionary ending, illustrating the perils of obsession and overreach in poultry pursuits.
A wild tale from Kowly County recounts an alligator that crawled from the woods during warm weather and was doused with turpentine and pine straw by onlookers. The creature escaped into a cypress swamp after a rapid blaze, while bystanders fought the flames and a crowd of onlookers watched the scene unfold.
Thealy enters a store with a parrot and demands the bird’s removal, insisting it swears. The dealer, calm, notes the bird mutters and the hint lies in Holland, as the Detroit Free Press reports.
A cramped dialogue fragment shows a wife recounting a bizarre dream about her husband and his first wife. The exchange hints at tension and curiosity as she weighs a curious numerical detail and asks for clarification. The snippet captures domestic strife with a lean, clipped tone.
A fragmented account describes The Coat Mondi or Monili as a remarkable animal about the size of a fox, with long harsh hair and a curious tail. Hunters recount bands of fierce cats, tree-climbing abilities, and a low grunting in forests, with tales of ambushes by warracata tigers and elusive life in captivity.
A garbled reminiscence recalls a voyage between New York and a coastwise port. Readable lines describe a school of bites near a kitchen port hole, a curious deep colored pod, and odd notes about locusts and wild honey. The fragment hints at survival lore and odd oceanic marvels with Weathered journalish chatter.
Blood purifiers, though gradual, are rated as effective in their impact. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is intended as medicine only and not a stimulant, caustic, or beverage. Immediate revolts may not always follow its use, but after a reasonable time permanent benefit is certain to be realized.
An OCR fragment touts remedies for sick headaches and scalp issues, promoting Ayer's pills for relief and permanent cure. It mentions Hall's Hair Renewer, a tobacco habit cure No-to-bac, and a promotional book sold by mail from drugstores, with broken references to a drug firm and cities.
Fragmented OCR text describes a daily connection at a location with trains and grand track details. Mentions Mr West and times 0089 a and 020 p, with a large party care attached. Content is unclear and partially unreadable.
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