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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1901

Page

2

Local social notices from Ithaca area residents

Elyria resident L B Sweet visits town while Mrs N B Bradley travels to Ann Arbor for hospital care with her son Will. Alma and Grand Rapids trips for events include Democratic convention attendance and friends visits. Funeral in Ithaca for Mrs Gilbert Sayles. various travels to St Louis Bay City and Caditacy.

L. B. Sweet Elyria Ohio N. B. Bradley Ann Arbor Will Orvis Churchill Alma Chas, Brown A. E Chase Grand Rapids Mrs. Chave Will Tonia W. A. Ludwig

Shooting match at Newark store and local notices

A shooting match was held at the Newark store last Saturday with Pete Parker noted for best performance. The district and community items include a Grange ball, visits among Clinton county residents, a death on February 2, and various local ads and notices.

Marett Newark Distriet Nia Oscar Magermian Pete Parker Frank Beck Jackson Gratiot Hibner

March 4 notes and local social updates in Emerson

N E Emerson reports ailing Mr Duon remains alive as of writing. A surprise party at M Muscutt's drew a large crowd with good cheer. Mrs Woodward shows gains. Albro Curtis' kin travel in a new cutter. William Moore returned from Otto. Mrs D L Sharrar and A Van derventer and wives visited L J Bailey. Mrs J L Smith ill. F A Bailey went to Riverdale for lumber. Marion Curtis and spouse attended Anti Saloon League event at Alma as Emerson delegates.

Mr. Duon M. Muscutt J. L. Smith F. A. Bailey Riverdale Marion Curtis Anti Saloon League Alma Emerson

South Breckenridge Local Notices and Social Updates

Infant child of William Sawyer buried Wednesday. Mrs. D. Gary visited Mrs. A. A. Mitchell Wednesday. A. D. Wilcox and wife and Mrs. Clark Ostrander were in St. Louis Friday. James Durin, longtime Gra tiot resident, very ill with poor prospects. Seneca Curtis reportedly sold his farm to Obie parties. Surprise party at Merrit Muscott's Thursday night for the boys. John Doyle of Lafayette in South Breckenridge Friday. Attendees from here at the Breckenridge meeting Saturday. Sugar Beet Growers Association adding new tie handles. Gary assisting with barn addition. Tay City sugar workshop under construction. Mesby, Gary called on Mr. A. Th Wilcox Monthly.

Maren William Sawyer D. Gary A. A. Mitchell A. D. Wilcox Clark Ostrander St. Louis James Durin Gratiot Seneca Curtis Bes Merrit Muscott Ail John Doyle Lafayette South Breckenridge Breckenridge Associathen Gary Leis Barn Tay City Sugar Fu A. Th Wilcox

Mardi de Mr and Mee 1b Moiine hoy Were guests

S W PINE RIVER reports a jumble of social notes and names with Mardi de Mr and Mee, guests of Kod Alfody and Tidy Mondhis, plus other visits and events. The text lists dates, people, and locations in a fragmented OCR style with repeated references to Mr and Mrs and various social gatherings.

Moiinehoy Kod Alfody Tidy Mondhis Dane Fot Mii Aed Tanaly Suniay Dirk Burousloe Coreuuely Linet Pet Werke Eatelittng Cineletiis Miry Atel Adan

Local News Briefs From Perrinton and Nearby

Perrinton notes greet Meeker and Prive visiting, Groen of Grand Rapids in town, National Telephone Co employee in residence last week, Turvey Hendricksen reported ill with pleurisy but recovering. Kay Moms from Middleton in town, Packard attending funeral in Wayne, Dr Clyde Custman busy vaccinating, Mrs Gearhart visiting Ovid Saturday.

Meeker Groen Grinid Rapids Tiabier Nacional Telephone Go Photios Turvey Hendricksin Kay Moms Priday W. DP Packard Wayne Clyde Custman Mrs . Gearhart Ovid Vurday

Breckenridge Politician Ill With Dread Disease

A report said Rev J E Sharp was ill with a feared disease called stuallpex. He was quarantined for about two days before Dr Bagley of Alma concluded there were no symptoms and released him. J F Thissell notes acreage for Bay City Sugar Co is ceasing rapidly.

J. E Sharp Bagley Alma

Durand social notes and local goings on

Mrs Fanny Germond visited her son Bert and daughter Mrs Carrie Bristol before returning home in Durand last week. Mrs Bell and Mrs Lafton of St Johns were guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Butler. Many people on the sick list. The L O T M plans a poverty social March 1. Grace Camp Royal Neighbors surprised Mrs Lena Scott with a success. Charlie Bunness rented his farm and will move to town. The L O T M will have deputy with them next Saturday afternoon. All members urged to attend.

Fanny Germond Bert Carrie Bristol Howe Durand Bell Lafton St.Johns Henry Butler Grace Camp Royal Lena Scott Charlie Bunness

Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil advertised cures many ailments

An old advertisement touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil as a remedy for torn and lacerated wounds bruises bolts carbuncles and many skin ailments including salt rheum cracked lips and sunburns. It lists three sizes 26c 50c and $1.00 with mail order from Humphreys Medical Co New York and agents in Alma Michigan.

Humphreys' Med. Co Cor, William & John Ht New York B, Sweb Alma Mich

Beebe Notes of Local Social and Health Happenings

Feb 4 Beebe notes report Miss Millie Heron ill but improving Colenun better Mrs Pred Kullman heart trouble. Jay Allen and Bidye Washcrook ill. W A Seaman family moved to Tichwea. Lyman Fiddler able out. Kew Spencer revival fees at Rathbone. Chas Baker and Neney of Lebaca attended. Emery te leit. Mr Shultiels of St Louis moved here. Mrs Chis Tundels of West Unity Ohio sought money. Potends car sale in Emeran. The pets were malt last week. Mr Philips sold to OL Thavis. Wainy Wil rest on first of Aneil. Mathews Tales leaving Dehues. Henry Levit bow. Lorna Pilesta active. Mee ware Peving: president, M Ae oS Marly. Mire Ward makes tot Mr. Veter.

Millie Heron Colenun Pred Kullman Jay Allen Bidye Washcrook W. A. Seaman Tichwea Lyman Fiddler Aucain Kew Spencer Rathbone Chas Baker Neney Lebaca Shultiels St Louis West Unity Pilips OL Thavis Wainy Wil Tung Geews Aneil Mathews Teaving Te Dehues Henry Levit Lornae Pilesta M Ae Os Marly Mire Ward

Forest Hill Community Notices From Last Week

Local names and movements fill the brief notice page with residents attending events. Individuals from Alma, Pine and Welgur district are recorded with moves, visits, and plans for baptisms and exhibits. A church baptism rito and several social visits are noted among trunks of family and neighbors.

People v Mason verdict guilty in store burglary case

Circuit Court reports The People vs Chas Mason guilty for burglarizing a St Louis store. The People vs Alton Johnson ended with a hung jury eleven jurors for conviction to one for acquittal. The Randalls of Elba case is now on trial.

the People Chas. Mason St. Louis Alton Johnson Mason The People Randalls of Elba

Chaos in Delaware Penal System Critique Sparks Reform Call

A dated critique describes Delaware jails as chaotic with no proper penitentiary system, no prison labor, no reform school, and mixed inmate populations. It condemns harsh short-term confinement and the use of New Castle jail for a wide range of crimes, urging reforms.

Delaware Theodore Dreiser New Castle

Longest Balloon Voyage and Aerial Ambitions Rise

A century of aviation hopes unfold as ambitious airship tests and Count Avery de la Viol's balloon voyage from Paris to Kiev spark belief that powered flight may arrive soon. The piece notes zeppelins, experimental craft, and the lure of success in conquering the skies.

Avron Count Avery de la Viol Paris

Fragmented OCR note about names and events

A garbled OCR string lists various names and terms, including personal names, places, roles, and scattered phrases. It reads like a corrupted note with no clear narrative or verifiable facts to form a coherent news item.

Siberian tiger braves cold in Central Park menagerie

The Siberian tiger in the Central Park zoo stays outdoors even in freezing weather. Described as potentially the largest and fiercest cat, he paces the lion house cage with eyes bright and head high, while other cats seek shelter. The tiger endures winters with effort as summer brings him relief from the heat.

New York Mail and Express Central Park Ore Ent Siberia Molning

Real Estate Transfers Fragment From Old Ledger

Fragmentary OCR of a real estate transfer section listing multiple names, places, and entities. The readable bits reference transfers, witnesses, and parties such as Ward, Allen, Miller, and others, with scattered place names and dates. The garbled text limits precise details but indicates a series of property transfers and related notes.

Working 24 Hours a Day Lift Worker Drug Ad

An old timey patent medicine advertisement promotes Dr King New Life Pile medicine claiming to banish sick headache drive out malaria and many ailments. It features sales pitch about constant effectiveness and appeals to readers to buy at Sharrar Majholland's.

King Sharrar & Majholland’s

Doan's Kidney Pills Spotlight and Local Endorsements

A Detroit reader, R N Billett of 143 High Street, lauds Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from kidney trouble and rheumatism after using the remedy in Michigan towns. The ad extols brand loyalty, lists various products and remedies, and highlights endorsements from multiple local agents and physicians.

Michigan Jan Down Detroit Doan R.N. Billett High Street Detrot Dr. Doan Ster Milburn Butlals N.Y L Ss Down's

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