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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1894

Page

2

Unclear OCR Cries Out Mixed Names and Theft Allegations

Fragmentary text describes alleged thefts including corn, a bag, canned fruit, and a shoe. Mentions several names such as George Metesti, Jay Lindsay, and Lion Smith, with condemnations of thieves and a call for extreme penalties. References to Crystal, New Haven, and other disorganized details.

Grover Meg Wider Miller Near Bubiedston Mra Maria Harrington New Haven Dartha George Metesti George Jay Lindsay Cope Mins Lion Smith Mair

Minigea 3 Hare wad. visiting family and services held

Breckenridge notes a brief visit by Minigea 3 Hare wad to see the Tamily and former Goties, with a memorial service for Mire Duraloe and a funeral at the Congregational church. The community reports illness, travel, and local entertainment from Merrill to Grand Rapids.

Piero Tien Ile Goties Opersior Anil Claretoee Burrice Wabcock Evénin Duraloe Fpwurth Leinae Reetinet Hoye Merrill Harrington Optican Mine Vayne Randay Kentucky Roy Amprica Cerela Grand Trapida

Fragmentary Arcada Center notes and local events

In Arcada Center a series of scattered notes describes weather, shop items, and a mistaken correction about Beaus of us Old President. It mentions an attempted theft effort aimed at Mr Wick, with a frightened horse and unhelpful guards. Obituaries note John Wettesou of Aronda buried in San day. A wedding is planned at Daynon's Tope with Eider Walker and Minnie involved.

Visine Bodley Wick Agate John Wettesou Aronda

Forest Hill Notes From The North Frost Report

Forest Hill notes report minimal frost damage with no major losses. Mentions visits to Whitmore Lake and Ann Arbor, family gatherings, church events, and farming plans. References J. W. Digan at a convention in Aber and relatives visiting in St. Louis and St. Lucie.

Lelia Wood Wille Katenhas Whitmore Lake Ann Arbor Shultz Flora Manijee County Patt Childewn Christinmehorcy Uit Sandey Wood St. Louis Faraers corcoaMre J. W. Digan W. CT Wes

City notes sketch unclear local event update

A garbled report from St Louis outlines a city update with mentions of improvements, ceremonies, and a new embarkation point. It notes a large number of tanks in a provision area and hints at a coming shed and fresh plans, but details are distorted.

T. A AL

Building vacated by EJ Alexander raises questions

Fragmentary OCR describes Owen Giraim and Hoffytetter building vacated by EJ Alexander. Mentions a boy visiting Dihses Lodge 128 and a firm unnamed. Readers see remark that workers were pleased with the treatment received, but text remains unclear and garbled.

Owen Giraim Hoffytetter EJ. Alexander Dihses Lodge O. Ky

West Arcada News Roundup and Local Notes

West Arcada residents remain described as living despite long absence notice. The piece mentions building stone for the Ely bridge and school events. It notes disturbances among several locals, an upcoming speech list, a Chicago purchase, and inquiry about corn timing with a local answer.

West Arcade al Beason Ely Bridge Allis Wal Bewrly Loire Hattie Parsons Chicago Mra. J O. F. Bentertes

Riverdale Community Looks Toward Growth and Change

Riverdale residents report busy work on a tie cow livery and carpentry under competent leadership, promising a commodious barn. The town notes strong public spirit with a local doctor staying, school farm closing June 1, and teacher Mr. Taylor praised, amid talk of a new creamery company and post office relocation efforts.

Riverdale Etay Taylor Spenser Ceriain Riverdale Creamery Tim Chinigo Mive Donahue Anil Lou Thaca Michigan Portier Parveulere

Elwell News Notes and Local Trimble Gossip

Min Maduen of St Lowia visits Elwell Monday evening. Mr Hogart’s horse dies of colic. Rumor that Phelps Bros store property sale. no certainty. Chauncey Swert ill but improving. Joe Sweet and Will Howell to take fare photos Saturday. Frank Taylor moves to Cadillac. Ice cream social succeeds despite cold. Heavy frost on 27th 28th injures crops. Farmers discouraged by cold weather. Fancy show by Soll Brothers through Elwell. Engine trouble delays train at Iverdale.

St. Lowia Elwell Hogart Semet Ia Phelps Bros Chauncey Gome Joe Sweet Will Howell Frank Taylor Kina Cadillac Uly Aittle Soll Brothers Iverdale Box

Local Notices and Short Items From Ashland Area

Fragmented local notes record church services at M. E. and Congregational churches. Obscure mentions include a two year old’s injury, a hotel sale change, and a comment on youths frequenting prominent town spots. No clear single event. several brief local items.

Banter on the Maple River Duck Hunt Tale

A fragment from a rural tale set near Maple River tells of a noted local wit in a town called Ashley. Dru nken youths, a duck decoy anchored midstream, and a hostile warning against mentioning duck hunting frame a cautionary scene.

Ashley Maple River Bambuster John Tyne

Middleton News Roundup From The Old Society Social

Middleton reports an ice event social at the old Middleton hotel to fund the minister's salary. Grace and Daley Everest took a visiting trip to New Hyron Center. Grace Everest's school closed in Reynolds District. Children day exercises planned at the Christian church on the first Sunday in January. Francs Carlin, missing after fishing home two weeks, remains unfound. a brother request for information is issued. Local photographers Backfeld, Little, and Maple Rapids move. J. Little and M. VanDerhoof activities noted. Stores improve, new front at Ressequie Co, Keefer aims to handle sunsets. Middleton boasts many businesses and amenities, with several in operation and growth noted.

Old Society of the Christian Cburen Jane Francw Carlin Foury Carlin Bie Middleton Mich Backfeld Toy Lave Maple Rapids Little Adwy Reynalds Canmix Mioti Durbville Coelvoe McLand Carson Onty Middleton Gispering Co Prifay Aller, Cartien Perriton Middleton Ineeyetatie Rine Dealers Studu Cultural Ace Ona Furneture Pbout

The News in Bret Rain and Local Tidbits

S W Yeware reports rain delaying corn planting by about fifteen days. John Wright’s horn alarmed a corn marker causing a fall that knocked Mr and Mrs Wright about. they are recovering. A local man offers peddlers free meals if they listen to his politics. Hamilton Martin moved to a farm west of Carson City to visit his parents. Win Sepleye notes spring tree work underway. A Saturday meeting is planned with a business session on Saturday afternoon. Dewitt Waller suffered a misfortune with a valuable cow last week.

Bret John Wright Wright Coxeyite Hamilton Martin Bee Carson City Win Rly Dewitt Waller B&g

Probate Court May 04 In the matter of Thomas Hallam deceased

Probate actions include admitting the will of Thomas Hallam to probate and appointing Edmond and Thomas Hallam as executors. hearings scheduled for May 14 and June 20 for drain matters and insane person admissions. final accounting and discharge of Henry McClean as executor noted for May 2.

Thomas Hallam Anid Edmond and Thomas Halle Sumner and Seville A. J. Brown Gratiot Dares Bonnytt Waldron Jane Gorge Lindsay Dewey Lindsay Giwen Drain Joan McClean Henry McClean Margaret Painter Elxima George Lindsay Northern Asylum Charles Hall Monde Gicharang Willem RB Johnson Diardian Perann George W. Gribteai Trobate J. Fh. Salisbury Therwot

In the matter of multiple estates and guardianships

A May list records probate orders and hearings across several estates. It includes guardianship and administrator appointments forCharles Hall George Lindsay Flora Bamborough Andrew Thompson Nancy Cooper and related matters. Dates range May 21 through June 25 with hearings scheduled June 14 and June 25.

Andrew B. Thompson Lorenzo Nancy Cooper Hiram M. Cooper

Alma College Commencement Week Program Note

Alma College outlines commencement week events for June with examinations and services. It lists times and descriptions for campus ceremonies, and notes faculty, staff, and student participan ts across departments and offices.

Fragmented historic property transfers list

A garbled OCR item shows multiple indeterminate transfers and names. It mentions Fontarick Young. Maeon Welch. Adelbert G Moore. James B Crook. Laney Nestle. Anna Meesinger. Tra N. M. Walines Bafluck. Charles Keer. Wesley Markham. Lyman Collier. Obsrlette Doumer. Wilber Arl Barnes. M. Wallace Ballock. Dineles thataphene. Sophia Lamp hear. The fragment includes lot references, additions and dates in an uncertain Seville area.

Fontarick Young Maeon Welch Neo Seville Ceee Alby Miehard New Haves Sterseees Dome Newton David Davis Nec Hamilton Cece Adelbert G. Moore James B. Crook Lot Lk C Barnes Thaws Laney Nestle Petwr Seite Anna Meesinger Hirinerd Uarritt M. Hitchie Min W. Semian Emerson M. Walines Bafluck Charles ‘Keer S. Elim Wesley Markham Robert Gamble Lyman Collier Franklyn Squire Washington Obsrlette Doumer Wilber Arl Barnes Bethany Laeter Belgas M. Wallace Ballock Aoe Ein Dames Morhimer George E. Eniridae Mig Dineles Thataphene Sophia Lamphear Lafayette

Sagit coal famine halts dredging and job losses hit forty

The Sagit coal famine forces government contractors to stop dredging, leaving forty men unemployed. Other items note Mrs. LT. Damon of Millington insane and sent to Pontiac asylum, and Sam Williams recaptured after a jewelry-store robbery escape. Local mentions cover ups, ship news, and a drunken Naubinway resident misbehaving before vanishing. The piece cites the Sault News Department The State of Superior and historical notes on early explorers Chappee and Menominee river fur trade.

Sagit LT. Damon Millington Pontiac Asylum Sam Williams Port Austin Bad Axe

Fragments of Old Time News From Upper Peninsula

A New Buffalo woman hid a one dollar bill in her pillow for safe keeping and forgot it. A mine accident near Hancock involved a Finnish trammer struck by lightning, with a later recovery. George Gibbs of Eckford township is named youngest soldier claimant for 1861 65 union army. Miss Mamie Judd of Adrian, 25, hanged herself at the Eastern hotel Brighton amid mental distress. War pay disputes and frost issues noted.

Upper Peninsula North Quincy Hancock George Gibbs Eckford Township Calhoun County Pittsburg Landing Mamie Judd Adrian Eastern Brighton Advian Jodd Erienils

Fragmented OCR Poem Fragments Of A Hidden Tale

The text presents disjointed lines and garbled phrases with names and places barely legible. It seems to be a broken poem or lyric fragment, lacking coherent narrative or clear人物 references.

Whatab’s Christmas Lunch Reforms a Busy Man

A vain, self absorbed man neglects life and loves until a devoted woman gently mocks his fuss by delivering a daily, tasteful lunch. Each noon a different, solid repast arrives, prompting him to rethink his spoiled existence and value simple needs. Her gift ends with a pointed joke about food as a sensible miracle.

Fife

Muskegon to Chicago Holiday Steamer Service Opens

Open for Season 1894 announces daily steamship trains No. 14 and No. 15 from Muskegon to Grand Haven and Milwaukee with connections to Chicago and the Northwest. Parlor Buffet cars cost 25 cents per distance. Steamer departures from Muskegon at 6:30 p.m. and Grand Haven at 10 p.m. with supper aboard Goodrich steamers. Fares lower than rail lines. Also notes Thoroughbred Brown Leghorn eggs for sale by W. E. Vance.

Reliable Grand Haven Milwaukee Enat North-west Goodrich Muskegon Chicago

Train description with halted details near Chicago

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a February 1 schedule involving a Palace car and parlor car service to Chicago. Mentions Wagner Palace Sleeper car with Coaches, and names agents such as George DeHaves, Alma, and Gen't Passport Agent, with unclear roles and times from 1 to 3 p.m.

Winer Place Chicago Wagner Palace Mteeviene George DeHaves Alma Gen't Puss Rand Ide

Fragmentary OCR note with unclear events

A garbled OCR passage lists names and times in a nonsensical sequence. It mentions places and people in a jumble with no coherent event or date, rendering a clear summary impossible from the readable text.

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