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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1895
Page
2
In Riverdale and surrounding areas, births are announced with details on newborns and families. Reports mention a nine pound daughter and a ten pound son, with local observers noting celebrations and upcoming events as the community follows every update.
Pleasant Valley reports church materials arriving and Aidt Sockety meeting Rider Roods of Shepherd near Friday Mise Mirtie Pearl improving after illness. Mr Lient Conrad on the gain. Early Sunday morning a young gentleman presented an alphireion at the hare of Mr and Mrs Charles Hall. George Sajook of Duckville greets old friends. Burlingame school hour event planned for Thursday evening with admission 10 cents. Clarence Hull visiting grandparents N Burcu of St Louis returns home with pleasant news. The Miccabit oyster capper held at a vacant house. Lanier notes cheerful neighbors along the road and hope for quiet days ahead.
Letter writers discuss misreadings in a Cometock history of thin county and correct land price figures. They note land values fell from 12 to twelve and a half cents with longer market time, cite a Feb 1 board of supervisors meeting, and promise to share the local school’s organization.
The excerpt details concerns about harm to children investigated by authorities, urging safe attendance at school. It notes local leaders, teachers, and trustees discussing the incident and seeking to protect students, while inviting involvement from the community to ensure proper safety measures.
Fragmented text describes people and places including Daniel Lyne, Mie Koop, Am county, Aberdath, Hauger, Towaluy, Ley Voordven, and visits by Mr Potter and Mrs Phunston to Circonville. Content is garbled with no coherent event or date.
A community social event held Wednesday evening March 1 at Toirones Byoites benefited the W O Mach tuig da er tatie w tron. Literary exercises were performed. Attendees included Mrs Sackett of Little Tuck visiting relatives, and Mr and Mrs Henry Wood with guests of Kean ix Leffayette. Mrs Samuel Harte and her daughter were guests of Lewis Howe. The gathering ended with a pleasant spoil in the evening.
A group of youths gathered Friday evening at Mrs Sellicks home to celebrate Mamie Wood’s nineteenth birthday with a surprise party. Visitors included Thalia Babcock and Katy Exper son. Verne Tyler and Mary Cramer wed in Ithaca last Saturday and returned that evening.
In St Louis John W Reeves and council members met last Monday night with Reeves noting duties the next day. Dr A R Wheeler performed a difficult operation on Tuesday for Mr Foster of Ancesor. A sacred and worldly dance concert occurred at the Methodist meeting house Tuesday evening. Hatfield assisted in moving a building when his abdomen was injured by machinery and four fingers were reportedly affected.
In Forest Hill Miss Lily Wood hosted friends while a visiting orderly from here will attend the quarterly district meeting of the Christian church in St Louis tomorrow. Myron Hull reports a family visit in St Louis last Thursday.
A garbled report notes Revivel Asiley in a Monday evening meeting led by Eliler Kiote and Evingetixt Dopping Adit’s wife of Ciaoes, who will attend each evening at Tell, amid sickness concerns. Earlier, Lomie W. Fuller, former editor of the Astley Nie, filed a claim for reprisals against Ashley Newapoten and others, seeking action against purported misstatements in the paper. the case surfaced last week in Ashley.
BeBee and the Free Union choreli held a joint auction last Saturday evening. Wiles sold for 62, Cane meld brought 31. Melvin Sander moved barns and plans to mow waste. Allen reported a cure stiler and tight Inet week. Several other schools attended the event.
Local notes recount Sleighing festivities at A. By Shatterwood Inn. Senator Martin and M. Scattergon are linked to yesterday’s chatter as residents discuss village politics. Beards and topeday plans surface for Laneing and St Johns, with reinstitution rumors surrounding AP Lane and M Motialli’s presidemp roles.
A chaotic county Democratic gathering degenerated into a Kilkenny cat fight as accusations flew over organization and leadership. Delegates named by the body and a split vote surfaced amid heated exchanges before adjournment, signaling strife within the party and questions about its future in Gratiot.
The Detroit convention nominated Joseph B. Moore of Lapeer for supreme court justice and Roger W. Butterfield of Grand Rapids with Charles W. Hael ley of Muskegon as regents. Myron H. Walker of Gran is the prohibitory justice nominee and Dr. Reed of Hillsdale with Noah W. Cheever of Atin Arborate named for regents. Mr. Fanning of Jackson chairs the state central committee.
The report notes Alpena advocates a genuine normal school while local politics tackle a proposed tax on church properties. Ministers in Ann Arbor oppose church taxation and students enroll at Advent College in Battle Creek as regional education discussions continue.
The item surveys a string of incidents across Michigan including a barn fire in Star City with two children killed, a brewery project at Grand Rapids to add capacity, and a grant of military pension posthumously for Elisha P bassett. It also mentions political figures Senator McMillan and Mrs Pop dad Wer decomplife, plus a theft and murder sequence near St Joseph. The report blends city happenings, court cases, and state affairs with period newspaper tone.
Examinations for teachers in Gratiot district will be held at Perrintan F Wraury Mireh Alina Aglata with higher grades at Ithien exam ination. Candidates for Alie- Jen to begin at 3 o clock. Also notices on remedies and drug statements, sale of lumber near Breckenridge and Wheeler, with details of materials and sellers.
Fragmentary lines recall giving Castoria to a child at various ages. The loose phrases mix past child care actions with brand name mentions, creating an uneven historical note about early 20th century remedies and household practice.
A narrative recalls a man once in trouble in Michigan who, after prison parole, relapsed then recovered with aid from Vin Arbor and Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer. He later found steady work and credits Dr Wheeler's tonic for renewed health, praising a revived life and warning others.
A fragmented ad style notice touts Castoria for children and a “great Leader” claim. It references relief for coughs and stomach issues, urging readers to visit stores for a free sample and tone of medicinal confidence.
A scrambled ad-like fragment touts Bacon's Gel ory King as a remedy for dyspepsia and general weakness. It mentions celery king for nerves and digestive stimulation, claiming vigor and health from large packs available through a distributor.
A fragmentary notice discusses profits of five thousand eight hundred twenty five dollars in three days from a fruit selling method and mentions Reliable Pilates and a tins of knives and spoons sold with plated tavernware. It references recruitment adjacent to Columbus and Columtians, with vague ads for employment.
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