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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1896

Page

2

Untitled County News Fragment About Local Family

Fragmentary county news item notes Mr ant Mis Wetter and Mrs arn at tea. mentions preparations for vote and a daughter Ler. Ilda Darks traveled to Ann Arbor for eye care then returned. Gil slie Cal seen. Wilk dlwase beVe WU Weal glitbers referenced. Mr Davis in woods, a bat incident leads to a kindly remark and a mistaken toothache tale amid local electric relief applications.

Misa Ilda Anh Arbor Mr. Davis

Local notices and community updates from Alma

Postmaster Ball of Alma was in town Paday. Mrs L Dirklinen enjoys a visit from her sister. A boy helped at the Langworthy home Monday. Fris bee is the new blacksmith, Chay. Wrelps family planned a week out Tuesday. Dr A McLaugufin attended a Populist convention at ML Pieiasinut Friday. Down's Ointment advertised for piles and hemorrhoids with claimed immediate relief.

Ball Alma Paday A. McLaugufin Wiel Loti Eurtias Pu Chen Carele Andrew Portland Ed Andrews Mra Walterd Willian Baginow

Eyebrowed misrule and civic tension in a late era town

A fragmented, hard to parse notice recounts a busy village week with visitors, a popular evangelist appeal, a largely attended phonograph concert, and a large turnout for a free silver club event. It notes a raid by two suspected criminals, police attention, and local reactions. It mentions J Innis arriving from Chicago, a request for a farm band, and a promise of legal action against the assailants. The text includes various names and places, reflecting a bustling but unsettled community.

Am Evans Elm Hall Bo Vucker Horrace Sayles M M Copp Free Silver Club J. Innis Chtego Raom Arlam Lear Mowkrs Weim Chambes Paris Depuy Sherif Mowe Sud Wan Wright

Local Notable Life Events Mentioned In Odd Letter

An informal, disjointed note reports Dallas Beebe and family remodeling near Stanton, Keehorn purchasing a new suit, and discussions about acreage and hay work. It mentions attendees of an Epworth meeting praising ideas and local prosperity, with no clear dates or places beyond general references.

Rathbone and Wimple Visit Brother in Clinton County

Rathbone Howerd Wimple and his wife from Chicago are visiting a brother in Clinton County for a short stay.

Howerd Wimple Deter Chicago Farally Clinton County

War-time nuptials amid turmoil cited in local notes

Fragmentary OCR reports two members of a wartime couple, Charles Davet and wife Conant Woe, being honored this week for tie work. The item notes community partners and local lines, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.

Vehoek Charles Davet Boop Conant Vane

Fragmentary city notes on visiting groups and local events

A garbled report from Wutewde describes visiting groups in iD town Ute week ALB. Mentions Crawford, Epworth League activities, Congregational church efforts, and local sentiment on a political issue. Notes confusion over names and places, with hints of reactions to the Che Clueay newspaper and a local editor.

Wutewde Id Town Crawferd Due Che Clueay Papien Iter Reputlica Tin Wheeler Wien

Local notes and farm life missives from Southwest Aruada

A fragmented community update from Alma Wiel includes family visits, farm work, crop notes, and local gossip. It mentions Miss Carole Andrew visiting Portland, Mr. Andrews and Mrs. McLaughlin families, Bay crops, plowing, doves, and hopes for good weather and steady work at home.

Local church notes and community events report

A Sunday service saw Rev Murase lead the pulpit at the Baptist church. Notices mention Henry Lewis and other local figures, a funeral for Mrs Cunningham, and notes on church leadership. The Gratiot Journal is announced to shift to independent status and may not back party tickets. The Kyra Biles rape trial in Judge Cabell’s court concludes after two days.

Henry Lewis Churel Tie Shepard Rot Lyd Prestyternichitech Chirch Thonma Cunningham Mra 'Chotows Beek Henry Chicago Chase Gratiot Journal Gratiot County Kyra Biles Jude Cabell

Jury Delivers Verdict After Brief Trial

After a short deliberation the jury reached a verdict in the case of Byron Sawyer. The prosecutor Lael presented evidence and argued for a guilty finding. The proceedings concluded with the judge noting the jury’s ability to render a just decision.

Byron Sawyer Lael

Unclear local notice with scattered names and events

Fragmented OCR text from a St Louis area social page lists many personal visits and gatherings. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Everdon, Kate Puitive, Merrell, Osby LY, Mice Kouta Murphy, Hoge Tili, Shaw Balenty, and multiple visits around Riverdale and Hemlock. Several lines reference visitors, parties, and Halloween items amid garbled details.

Riverdale Mo Everdon Kate Visissiat Merrell Osby Mice Kouta Murphy Whielue Liste Satiley Uy i Patet St Louis New York Vulideteak Mitsatit

Estate matters and guardianship orders listed in Latta and nearby estates

Notices show petitions for estate administration, final accounts, and court orders. Includes Latta Latta Swed, Courtland Siedio, Robert Smith, Levekiat Norton, Jane Prost, Arthur Howell, Doerr, and A D Moore as executor in various probate proceedings with dates in July and August.

Latta Pet Dion Courtland Siedio Wd Robert Smith Poluuistrater Levekiat Norton Poustag Geo W. Phompaun Janes Prost Allewiow Hala Arthur Howell Patder Bid Doerr A. D. Moore

Netroit Wheelish Races at Detroit Wheelmen Meet

Detroit Wheelmen announce July 17 races with large entry list across pro and amateur classes. Rail fare incentives and expanded certificate plan draw riders from Bald, Cooper, Sanger and others. Cooper will ride only at Battle Creek with special A.W. approval raising professional prize to 100 dollars.

Detroit Bald Cooper Sanger Kalamazoo Battle Creek Li. A.W

Sumner Township rally features devotional and music program

A Sumner Township rally hosted by the Sumner Association includes a devotional led by Rev Abel, an address by Rev Me Allister, music by Elm Hall, and various recitations and talks. Speakers include Koayare Hildreth and others. program lists multiple performances and readings for attendees.

Mumning Srs Abel Arty Wditins al Welewiie Piury Meesadeut Mane Uy Suluier Rev Me Allister Elm Hall Setial Waisy Aiden Sumner Ceober Tutaut

Hood's Sarsparilla Cures Persistent Hip Disease

A patient named Olly fought a nine month affliction and, after trying various physicians, found relief with Hood's Sarsaparilla. The testimonial claims complete recovery and recommends the remedy based on successful experience in Haro, Michigan.

Real Estate Transfers And Notices From County Records

Fragmented OCR lists several real estate transfers and mortgage-like entries. Names include Larry C Riley, Mary Murphy, Martha Heard, Irene Pat and Jannie Woo Watson. Mentions First State Savings Bank Breckenridge and Ithaca Light Power. Readable parts show conveyances and financial settlements with prices noted in some lines.

Caungee Larry C. Riley Ao- Sion Pinney Newark Richards Sac Abeugh de Mary i Murphy Martha J Villese Ashley Adolotus Heftaran Art Wefe Henry Miler Bank of Lnaca Ithaca Light & Power Cy Eeetric Lighting Viant Iyhaed Jannie Woo Watson First State Savings Bank Brecken- Tidge Ge Sec Ou Wheeler Fiatey Tprinter Witl RK Ladue Irene

Man Declares Victory After Bizarre 500 Franc Bet

Paris letter recalls a grim wager in which Alexander bet 100 francs he could swallow a yard of galvanized stove piping. Witnesses watched as filings were ground powder and boiled into beer, then counted as the bet’s stake paid. Alexander claimed no ill effects after the feat, awarded 500 francs.

Alexander Aid Dnb Jan Alexander Eafe Rue de la Chapelle eWalluwige Alexader France Paris

Epitaphs and Fame at John Taylor’s Grave in Poughkeepsie

In Poughkeepsie the grave of John Taylor at Chururu fm Academy street gains fame for a widely published epitaph said to be by William Cowper. The stone has deteriorated with lines broken off, sparking discussion in the Poughkeepsie Bugle about vandalism and the lamented last verses.

Poughkeepsie Poughkeopar William Boroon Bemeau Lossing Vassar Coltexe Matthew Vassar Jatin Taylor Vassar England Hudson Taylor Robert E. Taylor John Taylor Goldsmith Poughkeepste Bugle

Fragmentary OCR: Brand names and prices scattered

The text presents a jumble of names, numbers, and addresses with unclear meaning. It mentions prices and several proper nouns like Heathmeys and Humphreys but provides no coherent event or context to summarize.

Barber’s Peculiarities From a Ninth Street Hurker

A Ninth Street hurker claims barbers attract "hypnotic infizeres" causing fears in patrons. He describes a nervous man in the next chair and a doorway figure that makes customers shiver, noting other barbers may fear losing customers to similar unsettling effects. He recalls a former worker dismissed after a single shift, and suggests strange dynamics among barbers and customers.

Ninth Street

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