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The Alma Record in Alma, Michigan

21 May 1886

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The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1886

Page

2

Old-Time Reunion of The First Michigan Volunteer Infantry

The State reports a reunion of the First Michigan Volunteer Infantry with officers elected including President Washington of Jack nob and Capt. Manly as president. Descriptions cover speeches by Commander Withington and Gov. Wilcox, a banquet for about 100, toasts honoring the regiment, and a proposed next meeting in Jackson. A separate item notes Convict Al Little claiming Detective Kisulall was killed by a Chicago crook, with details of a river street pursuit and conflicting affidavits.

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Michigan Volunteer Infantry Bela Areunien Ounion Cr. Manly Tien. Wihington Jacknob Cepler Ma. Marper Detroit Willian Widdicoms Grans Rapids Steae C. B. Wilcox Meregment Gelde Michigan New York Withington Edward Pomeroy Campus Martius Ladies of Bethune Dutfield Col. Wilcox Une M. B.elinet Ed Creech Withlington Griffith Spancer George C. Hayper Norman Ricinson We Gardner Apt Manly al Little Penn George ©. Kisulall Chicago Jobo Haggerty Indoliot Little Haggerty O'Keefe Salunn Arash Street Beaulden Street Prea Setian Antoine Street Aftidasit Marshil Kian Ah Sith Miggerty Traverse City Mirhican Laneing Dune Mes KT Bil Vassar Harleck William McDonald Bellevues Efort Tours W. J. Perkins & Cos Marchine Shay Grand Rapids Bay City Cara & Port Huron Motley & Co C. St. Mabley Camp Alger Sons of Veterans’ Camps Alger Pacific Coast Northwest Acyearald Son Tos Porton James W. Wood Batth Crook Grand Legion of the Select Knights Acoou David Bulow Greendell Wayne County Nicholas Hall Northwestern Detective Association Tole United States Court Iiliotta Moorehut Kalamazoo Aleo Wen Wellington Jones Jone's Crossing Cake County Moore Soriavion M. Alfred Furtian Levanee John C. Anderson Doberman Washington Mladden Columbus Adrian Codlent Carlyle John North Summit Dacksen Coutty Ora County Worstiteaw Crounty Dockwo County Cota Lowrey Swnt Township Putonistig Henry Siler Caron Haeberh Jackson Qerison Big Rapides Pond Alloan Henry Lanesine A. K. Staith St Louis John G. Belmett Battle Creek A. Les Grail Vic Quincy Thigras O'Neil Owen Vandalia Detroit House of Correction Allen John W Nicholson Lake County State Bound of Corrections Heine Edwardsburgh Persia
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State news notes militia, staff, and upcoming events

State reports detail the militia staff for the coming year led by John Northwood and officers Crear F, Lochhewl, Tre H. Wilder, Norman G. Cooper, and others. Mentions camp construction, Decoration Day orders, centennial plans, labor, and legal actions across cities like Lansing, Bay City, Grand Rapids, and Detroit with various appointments and community events reflecting state affairs.

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Alinhigan Wilarbie Tow Department Patl John Northwood Geral Crear F Lochhewl Flint Tre H. Wilder Norman G. Cooper Star- Bik B. Cabell Johnn CO. Jennison Greenville Gus F. Smith Jonceville Ap- Talat
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Terrible cyclone devastates towns and harms many

A violent cyclone struck Williamsport Indiana and rippled to nearby towns on the 1th causing widespread destruction. Homes, barns, and shops were leveled, telegraph lines collapsed, and several people were severely injured or killed. Reports from Attica Indianapolis Winchester and Layton describe shattered buildings, collapsing bridges, and extensive damage across multiple counties.

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Odell Maconie Hall Ayell Odell Bank Cohnfelbeans Eorth Herd Bros Fairylweare Congregational Tad Shay Methodist Lotthe Zwiffs George Charles Hoke BOS Cole Hardware John Miller Mutta Williamsport Ind Attica Revere Howe Chicago & Great Southern Railway Wabash River Keita Revers Lees Indianapolis Henry Butt Wally Winchester Elvith Durstian Weil Caty Iayton Ohi Corie James Brett Beetle Poult Brett John Foust Seilalia Wiotiy Springs Missouri Torna Kansas City
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World of Waters Toll From Great Storm Disaster

A fierce storm struck Xela and the Wath region causing a waterspout that wrecked the southeastern tower area and swept through Bhavenlen and nearby streets. Twenty five bodies recovered. many families lost. The Little Miami railroad line is ruined. Dreslen junction near Green County seat. Towns like Springfeld, Lebanon, Cincinnati and surrounding areas report extensive damage with dwellings, factories, and bridges destroyed.

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Aaron Pergisan Welthope Han Hinee Morris Uio Little Miami Dreslen Junction Xwain Green County Cincinnati Columbus Agwell Baendsome Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans Methelist College United Presbyterian Theological Seminary Wilberforce University Springfeld Lebanon
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Strikes in Detroit and unsteady labor scene report

The article sketches a tense labor mood with Detroit strike settling into patient endurance. It notes workers weighing bets on return, a mass meeting, and New York furniture workers testing conspiracy-law implications. It cites broader unrest in Pittston, Grand Rapids, and Canada frontier quiet, plus multiple local incidents and political moves, including a New York harbor statue plan.

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Detroit Lutet Aned Leptin Yath Msi York Itaether Pitteturg Etystieme Juttos W. Wol Battle Creek Raniudoe Robert House of Representatives Northwest Territory Tull Quebec Vincent Mc Smith Ton Pi. Hulett Rochester N.Y Avery Connemaugh Kansas Kansas City Department of Agriculture Ohio Valley Missouri Texas Tennessee Carolinas Virgin Maryland New York Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Indiana
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Juggling Tricks and a Jaded Jester Tale

A detailed Victorian era conjuring recounts a native juggler performing sleight of hand with a white cloth and a ring on a rupee coin. The act spans coin morphs from A-franc to Turkish, ending with the coin returning to the master amid a critique that no supernatural power is claimed. The piece notes the juggler’s self-proclaimed skills, no accomplices, and the audience reaction.

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Good Grounds For a Pension

Fragmentary dialogue on pension eligibility referencing non military service and a Home Guards claim. Odd phrasing hints at a wartime grievance with references to a wife, escape from battle, and a distant government denial. The readable text shows a debate about qualification and disappointment in gains.

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Love and fretting cast shadows on hearts and towns

A fragment from Life by Harrold Van Swatouord laments Love disarmed and warned readers that a fretter harms families neighborhoods and nations. The piece warns fretfulness unsettles harmony, discourages good work, and drains spirits.

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Harrold van Swatouord
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