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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1894
Page
2
Guidance on submitting letters to newspapers stresses mailing to St Louis by deadline, writing on one side, clear plain handwriting, and spelling accuracy. It warns setters will not correct misspellings unless confidently known, advises concise lines, avoids crowding text, and suggests checking prints for corrections to improve style.
Arcada Center Vernonwilles notes rain favoring crops with several local moves and changes. J B Reed advertises goods and family, Marck Clark relocates, Ty Sringer Place sees activity, Mrs Downe of Alma visits, Milliman family moves, Ham Iry Halley remains in contact, and Mel Tutar is mentioned as a correspondent target.
In Newark district 2 S VanDeventer and family hosted a surprise party at Stacy Lombard’s home for an age related birthday. Attendees included Wheeler and Mrs Lombard with several neighbors and friends, delivering a lively social gathering with homemade goodies and a festive mood.
OCR text describes a Free Methodist meeting at Ela Halt and a strawberry harvest at a store with Mrs. Washington and others attending. It mentions a wedding post and a family gathering but many words are garbled, leaving unclear dates or exact outcomes.
A wedding scene near Geo Miller's in New Haven Center on Thursday afternoon features the marriage of Bertha Dritinaette and others. Invited guests include family and a number of young attendees from Seth schools. The ceremony was followed by a reception with singing and well wishes for the newlyweds' future prosperity.
Fragmentary OCR text reports residents Ashley and Maple Rapide moving back to Taehley from Maple Rapide, with scattered names including Tiffany, Orbison, Bullock, Klein, and Hales. No clear event dates or actions emerge due to garbled text.
A jumble of notices covers health updates and local sights. Datton improves after illness while a brick kiln rises. An accident involving a horse occurs as Mr Bowers travels home. Parish events include Children’s Day, a Congregational sermon, and social gatherings. Political notes critique the county Democratic committee and call for decisive leadership ahead of June convention.
James Gifford and daughter visit Dr. Hale as Brink Gun, son of Chas, suffers severe hand injury while learning to couple a train car. Hand crushed, bones protruding. Dr. Sickles treats, Dr. Post amputates. Funeral for Myr. Grike held at Hamilton church. interment in Hamilton Cemetery.
Brief notes from the North report visits and relatives. Mrs H Faront of St Louis visited relatives at Tanbetbi cemetery. Mille and Modeoll Spray went to Frankfort on the dreurelor net Sunday. Mrs Liexie Fordyco stayed with WAL Wood family Thursday. Wauthner wife and two children from northwest of St Louis visited last Sunday. C Caen Charles Kayes John Kornhart and Wad Laake attended the K O TOM mediversiy Friday.
Riverdale residents report new livery barn work with burnished wood and oil finish. Dr Morty Hitephawn leads enterprise, promising improved facilities and rising property values nearby. A large crowd is expected for the colored People’s meeting on the 246th, with preparations and a concert by a Dries band noted.
In Central New Haven, notes on weather and crops accompany wedding news. At the bride’s parents home in New Haven last Thursday, Thomas Wendell and Bertha Brillhart wed as many friends joined in celebration and well wishes for their life together.
A Ladies Union Aid Society social at Joseph Wiles home drew a large spring crowd. Guests enjoyed cream and cake, with quilts awarded to Amelia Chick and Mile Standish. Emory Wiles paraded with a bath bundle, and local chatter noted purchases of a windmill and water pump as the community bid farewell to old fortunes.
Local column reports last Friday rain welcomed yet wind bothered some residents. Noted incidents include Mrs James Foot's colt killed by a falling tree and Riley Aldrich seriously ill. Visitors from Livingston county and Rathbone postmaster concerns appear amid light social items and humor. Farmers behind on work. some desire stray workers to help.
In New Haven several farm and district items are noted. Carpenter work on a heap shed for Fred War multiple small projects. Crouse to raise his arm this week. a twin pair to John Hamilton on the 11th, a boy and girl. A new school bell rings in district No 6 daily except Saturday. Saturday school organized in Wiles district under John Rouk. Homek district head uncertain. Lenmder Townsend plans Wildwing venture. A 00 foot long sheep shed and other purchases to be paid. Sale Myres of North Shadoo reports work progressing despite a backward spring. Jane Gager shows 40 acres corn and 0 acres potatoes among other crops. Mrs Tealab Wiles visiting from north counties. Will Wells buys a new boggy. Census rounds underway. Bollinger family in town with Nilesiatir contact. Road through section 12 settled by Nalibett private road. Town plans a beet wall nine in near future.
West Side visitors Henry Ferris and daughter toured Grand Rapids. Drake block on Main Street purchased. Julian club swinger Floyd Lisk rising in prominence. Fred Forguer learning to drive new wheel with A W A. Lawn event at J F Tuckers drew nine dollars net. School picnic planned with drums and flags as year ends.
The attorney pleaded guilty to adultery before Judge Caboll Ine Voenday and received a one year sentence with bard Inborcam. W A Lawt traveled to Lansing tonight, with Mr Laet's name prominent among the attorneys. Old Tom's Cabin is noted in Water evening scenes as the piece remains familiar. Mrs F Pennant of Anthon, Twp, visits soon, while Mr Pennant is expected to arrive. Pettit delivered the baccalaureate sermon before the high school graduation at the Baptist Church last Sanday.
A garbled list records several land or lot transfers between individuals and entities such as Elianhoth Garte, David F. Abbott, Daniel T Stith, Roe G Van Douren, Hiram N Smith, and others. Mentions include lots, blocks, additions, and addresses like Seville, Hastings Addition, and Upper Tihaes. many names and lot references appear garbled or incomplete with scattered numbers and notes.
A highly garbled passage describes a sensational scene involving an empress and a royal court in Aletria, with mentions of Stephane, private exhibitions, and a young listener reacting to performances. The text is fragmented and nonsensical, yielding no verifiable events, dates, or clear entities beyond scattered names and places.
A fragmented historical note traces human height from ancient times to year 4000. It references De Moreal and Freviel, cites 1610 as an average height of 75 meters, and lists progression to 1790 and present times with various feet and inches. The text projects a future average height under 16 inches, reflecting speculative decline.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Edith disputing sincerity with Reginald as she asserts a notary public’s oath is sufficient, amid a scene of sun sinking, fields, and color imagery. The garbled text hints at a formal exchange about truth and assurance.
In Ithaca, various local items including changes at the school, teachers' re-engagement with pay increases, visits by residents such as Will Kelly and Mrs. Oagood, and trips to Frankfort. News of Mrs C B White’s death in Little Rock, Ambler family losses, and a Detroit court sentence of Mrs Kane for keeping house of prostitution, plus a local inquiry into a one and a half hour punishment.
A fragmentary humorous essay riffs on Mark Twain style philosophy comparing habits, money, and oysters with a digression on July food waste. The text alludes to pies, eggs, and the misreading of popular sayings while noting July 4 and midyear reflections.
Chronicling how Chauncey Depew and Horace Porter curate vast joke scrapbooks private secretaries gather fresh material from newspapers and rail shipments. Duval files storage at Grand Central and Porter, Pullman VP, draws jokes from nationwide sources to shape after-dinner stories.
Canon Scott Holland addresses Workingmen's Club members in Great Ormond Street on a visit to the realm of the Splinx and the Pyramids. He claims the only way to obtain a restful night is to search one’s bed and close curtains quickly, as mosquitoes misinterpret the scene and delay discovery until morning.
Fragmentary piece on preferences in men for women, noting women admire a man who shows consideration, respect for opinions, confidence, and persuasive rather than argumentative traits to win favor with the opposite sex.
A garbled exchange describes a planned engagement amid tension and fear. The dialogue hints at trust issues and emotional strain, with references to mistaken beliefs and hidden motives affecting the couple. Names and places are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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