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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1895
Page
2
A terse note outlines aims in chemistry and physics for a rural community. It highlights practical experiments, classroom steps, and local resources, stressing hands on learning and student engagement. The item emphasizes accessible science education strategies for consistent classroom use.
Pleasant Ridge reports visitors including Jobbeau and wife at Sheptiend Sanday and Little Wood of Forest Hill. Local notes mention Shopp killing dogs, Mrs. Inger pall, HM. Davetpaert, and Mr. Stahlope from last week. Elm Grove day school picnic planned, Jonathan Gay hosting, and Myrtie Morton to remain. The Tactive Aid met with Mrs. Fred Hart.
Perry Kane of Toledo calls friends in Perrinton Saturday and Sunday. Miss Anna Morrow paid a short visit. James Morrow collapsed at work and was sick. Mrs. Richard called to Caldwell in Ionia County to aid her mutter. Mrs. Hichardt, mother of twelve, died about two weeks ago. Minnie Gilbert returned after visiting Laney. Monnie Shedler news from outeld the purport. Wade Greensed mayoral duties. Henry Syanidiog known locally. Sheller on Durfords farm ill with bowel inflammation.
North Star notes a Fourth of July celebration with a grand event and postelection plans. An accident near Tihnea injured Biren Corteight, breaking a bone. Mrs Coto’s raj drew large attendance, and entertainment included simulid Poel lations and Girnnitpa’e Hirttenay. A bicycle parade featured Itay Muller and Hati. Market updates mention Wieprogh and Avcott Smnult starting a first-class market.
Forest Hill notes a disrupted account mentioning a person named Twole Croweh with injuries from a vehicular incident and mentions Mr Pleasant, Mr Charlies Wright, and Mile Ee Camptell away for a conference. It references church events at Chrinting and a Sunday school gathering by Le Pahoa B with details unclear due to damaged OCR.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thos Gallagter were conducted at the M E church last Monday with a large attendance of neighbors and friends.
The piece highlights a Mt Plowa excursion, a Gratiot Telephone rollout with about 44 phones and orders for ten more, and plans to connect with St Louis and Alma. It notes a social rally, a local meeting, Palmer House hospitality, a large tent near the house, and mentions De Thomas Electricity aiding throat and lung illnesses.
The note expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during a family bereavement. It mentions a son’s death and devotion to faith, with prayers for blessings and reunion in heaven. The text also references a legal talent, a defense, and a brief, garbled medical advertisement placeholder.
A report from St Toul states Herman Becker shot his wife and two children then killed himself. Mrs Becker, described as ill and melancholic, left a note asking forgiveness and explaining she could not bear the strain. The children, a girl and a boy aged about five and one, perished alongside their mother. the sole survivor is the older brother. The scene included a revolver found near the dining room table. Local authorities note possible insanity and are investigating.
In a three day circuit court trial at Illinois this past week attorneys Mollas Angell for the plaintiff and T. W. Whitney for the defendant argued over injuries and damages from a neighborhood dispute. The jury delivered a verdict that favored the defense, awarding minimal damages and leaving the plaintiff with costs. The proceedings highlighted the credibility of witnesses Angell and Dietrich against Whitney and the broader conflict within the community.
The Michigan Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its annual state convention in Battle Creek Tuesday through Friday. Reports highlighted finances and membership, with a total of 1,164 members and 76 Ladies Templar Legions. committees were appointed on investigations, finances, and courtesies. Rev. George Callister spoke for the oblinthes and Mrs. W. D. Farley for the WOOT. Kate Rmn and Mire OL dolinson performed poetry. sessions included method talks on temperance principles and a call for kinder gardening work.
Fragmented OCR text records a late 19th or early 20th century meeting with mentions of officers and presidents, debates on women’s organizations, and reports from Mary Lathrop Hall fund contributions. The passage reflects ceremonial proceedings, lectures, and personal testimonies about health products and nerves, with scattered names and places.
A garbled ledger of land transfers lists numerous deeds between residents and notables across New Haven, Flint, Newton, and surrounding areas. Names include Josephine Finnigan, Gustavus Meyer, Manly Stevens, Mary Herrington, and Alfred Burnett. Amounts range up to 1,400 and 1,200, with parcels described in blocks and additions, reflecting joint ownership and transfers in Fitz and Fulton townships.
In this note on female health the author outlines three frequent conditions: placement or displacement of the womb, congestion of the vaginal passages, and irritation with discharge. The text advises gradual review and careful observation before defining normal in various stages of life. Continuous attention is urged for accurate diagnosis.
A compact listing deciphering river and place etymologies from Native American tongues and European sources. It links Patapach to black water and Ontario to the lake by the village, noting numerous translations such as Miami as stony river and Gasconade as hoaster, with several towns and rivers named or misrendered through history.
An old advertisement promotes Castoria with claims of curing consumption and related illnesses. It touts free samples and large bottles priced at 25 cents or more, urging parents to start using the remedy for infants and children and promising “proof” of its healing powers.
An old style patent medicine notice touts Banog's Celery King as a cure for indigestion and nerve issues. It claims to heal stomach, liver, and kidney derangements with large and small sample sizes offered at 2 and 4 cents through a local store.
The readable text presents jagged phrases about people and places but lacks a coherent event. It mentions a castle, wives, and a character possibly named Camron, but no clear action, date, or outcome is established.
The readable fragments mention Lut, Tid, Sear, and Bor Malleg with unclear roles. No coherent event, names, or place can be established from the text. The passage lacks actionable details to form a proper news item or summary.
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