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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1894

Page

2

Pleasant Ridge Buzzes With Local Rhetoric and Moves

Fragmentary notes show Pleasant Ridge and nearby officials debating reappointments and voter shifts. References to Lenard, Mr. Woodmanses, and Laura Brooks hint at local bids and purchases, while mentions of obituaries and care overlook in a community meeting context. The garbled text preserves names and possible transactions without clear outcomes.

Woodemanthe Faron L. W. Baker Woodmanses Laura Brooks

Forest Hill Notes From the North Side Mine

Clara Barton and her nephew visit with Jot and Lacnily of White Place while Owen travels to Pranks Mart. Minn Wood plans to stay with aunt Mrs George Wood as she remains ill. Nicholas Stalter relocates soon and Dean’s postmaster arrives with a new clerk weight 52 pounds. An extra mailing is planned by KO for next Saturday toward river navigation.

Shet Clara Barton Latte Nephew Pactiond Jot Witte Place Chineles Owen Pranks Excarei Lust Sandity Minn Wood St. Login Finorge Wood Nicholas Stalter Larest Dean's

Ashley Victim Gossip and Local Notices

Ash­ley notes gossip and personal items including Mrs Largis still very low after a paralytic stroke, Uncle Shellenbarger ill, memorial services May 2 at the Congregational church, Dr Hale starting work at his brink, Cobb's daughter visiting Winona, Mrs Gerry recounts a quash of the Early Ironclad variant, Vic Robben dies at home in North Star with a baby left, Geo Douglas of Batinis visits friends here, Le

Mra. Largis Shellenbarger Hale Hue W. al. Cobb Pontian T. N. Gerry Vic Robben Laughtur Jane Hater Hie Place Lowe North Star Sietack Geo Douglas Batinis

Breckenridge Epworth Band Prepares Decoration Day Events

Epworth Langne members plan a May 1 gathering and a first public concert as the Kid Band. King and Prank Howland attended a convention at Asia last Saturday. The Breckenridge Kid Band organized May 1 with Belle and whistles leading music. The town observes Decoration Day with M E society decorating both grave sites and public spaces.

Epworth Langne Satan Prank Howland Asia Mreckenridge WS Piewes Belle and Whistles Roe Adeepest Aeraven Therp Enme Diy Christel M. E

Ithaca Notes Show Fourth of July Plans and Local News

In Ithaca last Monday Judge Brandan visited Hislo amid Fourth of July planning. A Tuesday night meeting raised about 400 dollars with daily coming in. Presbyterian church women hosted a tea at Mrs M Rroath’s home Wednesday afternoon. Weather concerns aside, the event was a Big success as others like O B Webster and O Hy Seath visited Parnell. Arthur Fowler, a known lumberman, is to head Tucker Lumber Co plant at Farwell. Word that Ithaca will host Kingling Bros. also circulates. Mrs BE Brewer is reported quite ill and Judge Scattengood’s court hosted Mrs Kane midweek. The reassessment is not finished at this writing.

Brandan Hislo Aesen Taneday Core C. M. Benenmarin Bradley Ladies of the Presbyterian Church Mra i M. Roath B. Webster Hy Seath Parnell Arthur Fowler Thief County Tucker Lumber Co Farwell Ithaca Kingling Bros Pearth BE. F. Brewer Junlice Scattengod

New Haven News Roundup From Haphazard Local Notes

New Haven reports note farmers with corn in ground feeling hopeful while wet weather slows planting. Frost touched some gardens last Friday night. A new girl at Wogh McLaren’s on the 4th is mentioned. Nora Wood of Hatternat visits for a few days. George Vanortan loses two hogs near Tulianyny. Everest visits Battervat and McBride Networks. Molford travels to Ionian seeking a doctor for a hostler but cannot stay due to illness. returns Friday.

McLaren's Doury Hattis Fhew Evercet Battervat Nora Wood Hatternat George Vanortan Tuliatny Everest McBride Pearee Aftier Molford Ionian Wots Amealivor Ipeiere

SICKELS. Coming Generation Changes and Local Notes

The column reports family updates including Goldy Husese changes, a three month old child of Fred Welch in danger, and Mrs. L. Magoon and Mrs. R. A. Poet progressing well. It notes Mr. and Mrs. Geo Mitchell welcoming a third child, Mrs. Minnie Backer visiting Helsing, and several residents making moves or purchases such as new organs. Also mentions Dr. Marke with new steps and local school activities at Berton and Blakes.

Goldy Geo. Mitchell Poand Mrz Geendpa Grandma Fred Welch L. Magoon R. A M. M. Giteon New York Minnie Backer Helsing Visied Blanchant Landy Havens Homer W. A. Haight Frank Cleckeer Martin Henry Agamsigher

S. E. Newark Social Event At Barns Detailing Attendees

The S. E. Newark Boel Merere-Tae Minst social was well attended with 90 to 100 present. A lively program featured recitations and entertainment, including a bramble-baste tale, Spooner’s palm, and a shoe size mystery. A copper outing with A W W Barns was teased, and the next social will occur at Samtel Barns with a prepared program and refreshments.

Mra. C. M. Chaff Seth Stokes Mes. Filiutr Sarnttel | Barns Lee Crate Dake

Local Notes and Updates From Wheeler Township

North Wheeler reports routine items including Frank Rowa owning a cellar, Wilford Williams living at his pen house, and a teacher Miss Terry from Bethany. Donnie Crystler sustained a small head gash from a loose ax handle while Mrs Cooper’s illness ends with her death. Grandmother Sitley returns from New York, Henry from near Saginaw arrives home, and H D Curtis of Gratiot Printing notes a pleasant call. George Hollister modernizes his mill with a smoke stack. St Louis pastors to preach at Jackson Street school next Sunday. XXX

Frank Rowa Wilford Williams Herbert Stone Dackson Street Loum Miss Terry Buthany Na Donnie Crystler Mra. Cooper Sitley Wheeler Township New York Henry Saginaw H. D. Curtis Ant Ty Printing Co Geo. H. Hollister St. Louis Jackson Treet

Worn planting favors farmers in those parts this week

Farmers expect to finish planting this week with many acres of potatoes to be planted in the spring. The community notes visitors and family gatherings, including Mr. and Mrs. John Wright and Mr. Eugene Carter, and illness affecting Mrs. Dewitt Wacker. Local changes include Vallance starting a new house and the Ferrinton Cox company dispersing after a recent push.

Mere Grill Jonn Wright Jonn Carter Almin Cees Mies Howland Seriuml Dewitt Wacker Aircutt Martin Aleo Zoote Ferrinton Cox Yen Gino McKee

Central New Haven Farming Quiet After Planting Rush

Gora in Central New Haven reports farmers nearing completion of planting and pleasant weather. Sethion creamery operates, Spencer Hodge to build a new barn with J Chambers assisting. Mrs Procunier’s wife contends with rheumatism amid local news. Ladies Union Aid Society hosts ice cream and cake social at Joseph Wiles residence Thursday evening. Subtexts touch on Cleveland badges, political party ties, and fashion sentiment about badges.

Rebekah New Haven Sethion Creamery Spencer Hodge J. Cham Berere J. Chambers Hho. Ferrin Wm. Procunier Ladies’ Union Aid Society of Joseph Wiles Dane Seoane Cleveland Anti Free Trade Party Ara Renkkait

Elwell News Briefs and Local Incidents

A rough Elwell report notes a horse collapse and fatality after a race, along with an accident where a train ran off track and a man was dashed into a ditch. Herman Biggs returns to report barber business slow, while a thunder shower with hail hits Elwell. Local youths reportedly ingest chemicals at a medical institute event in town. Dr MecLaughlin attended a Grand Rapids medical institute last week. John Helding visited town for business.

Ethel Knapp Thoreday Coli Bert Chestnut Herman Biggs Coda County Elwell Snet Man MecLaughlin Grand Rapide John Helding

Merchant in East Savinaw visits friends over Sunday

An unnamed merchant from East Savinaw travels to town to visit friends during a Sunday excursion. The report notes lively business elsewhere and mentions photographs being taken as part of a local scene.

Toa & I East Savinaw Tito

Perrinton's Political Drift and Community Notices May 27

Local Perrinton civic updates discuss political shifts toward Republican views after the regalia show in the streets, with references to Stevens and Vanuntia and Gratiot County interests. Memorial services at the M E church, led by W A Leet, honor veterans, followed by dinner. A long town column notes resident health, a restaurant closing for repairs, and a search for Freedé Curlin with no trace found.

MoeraLie Stevens Vanuntia Didot Vince Haw Wenthe Curtis Gratiot County Painting Company Anid Company Flo Perrinton Ithaca Heale M. E. Shurch Steffe Collins Ahas A. Price Post Merrinton W. A. Leet M. KE M. BE. Church Aid Society Fulton Conor T. M. Society Geo. Groom

Real Estate Transfers Trickle Through Gratiot County

Sifted notices show numerous ellipsis filled transfers in Gratiot County from multiple parties including Anthony Landi to Fred Panier and Loyd Westbrook to Charl Mand along township sections 4 21 and 25. Amounts listed range around 2000 dollars with several parcels described as northwest or southwest quarters and other small tracts across Pine River Newark Arcada Hamilton and surrounding towns.

Anthony Landi Fred Panier Elbo Loyd Westbrook Charl Mand Pompei Amn W. Wright Jacob B. Price Jacob P. Wad Price OCMOR Polly Patten Albert Patten Bethany Charles J. Allen Coskey Barty Jerbert Innborh N. W. Babcock Maria Garbino Pine River B. Price Ee J. Tippin J. Tippin Nagoda Prien Edmund Welch Henry C Smitt Lot Bik S. Knapp Sadd St. Louis Wilbur Nelson Alto Alten Daniela Newark Nesses N. Sharp Milton Dallas Arcada

Difference of opinion fuels the crowd and the race

Bits of umphy travel mintome of Bits of umphy travel mintome of Gratitude and treachery are rarely the two extremes of the same procession. Thanksgiving Day bands and gaudy officials depart leaving turkeys and tales. In Fiji they use platters, not turkeys.

Fiji You

A Woman's Persistence at a German Funeral and Civilian Aid

A narrative recounts Miss West and her companion attempting entry to a royal funeral in Germany aided by Mr Phelps and a legation seal. They navigate multiple entrances, impress a guard, and press for admission, while detailing General Grant’s famed candor and a related anecdote about a congressman and a veto, reflecting 19th century attitudes.

Puneral Germany Mine West Kaiser Witham Berlin Wena Lyne Phils Miss West Royity Miss Wert Ehipeh Mr. Phelps Phelps Lilmenlf Miss Weat Kate Wihelin

Interview with Chicago Visit Dull and Candid

A clumsy interview recounts lingering questions about a distinguished visitor from Chicago. The exchange touches on his five week stay, climate impressions, and whether his thoughts should be published in a sensational medium, ending with the reporter's blank note.

Yerromer Chicago

Tough on the Judge in court scene with two aged men

An old Irish judge faces a frail peasant witness who Backup: The elder man humorously navigates court procedure and questions the judge's capability. The exchange reveals the judge's fragile state and the surreal moment as the witness jokes about being fit for something else.

Defence at the Ball Game Aims for Stern Employer

A terse exchange recounts a game day defense and a playful line about being on the “qui rie” rather than offense. The dialogue hints at office life and sports ambiance with a touch of humor and character.

Air Pitladel

Fragmented Riddles and Silver Debate in May Articles

A collage of riddles about a island and a wall are followed by a long excerpt on silver versus gold standards. The text shifts to endorsements for various tonics and remedies, including Ayer’s preparations and King’s New Discovery, with advertisements urging readers to try free samples at B. S. Webb’s drug store.

Goa Ind Willy Agnes Lownie Mitelill St. Nicholas Dr. King H.E. Backlen & Co Dr. ‘Ring Webb

World Fair Souvenir Portfolio Offer

A mimeographed appeal offers the Souvenir Portfolio of the World’s Exposition for fifteen cents postage. Bucklen & Co. of Chicago advertise a full page view book at nominal price, promising refund of stamps if unsatisfied and allowing the buyer to keep the book.

I. Bucklen & CO Chicago Til

Time Fable Reflect March Scraps on Train Schedule

Fragmentary OCR entry shows a train timetable with Alma North and Toledo references, mentions times like 1:55 PM and 00:14 PM. Names such as Bennett and We Be Se Gen appear as unclear fragments, with an agent or station context implied.

Alma North Soutr Tbs Bennet Alma Toledo

Sleeping Car Route Update Between Saginaw and BRITTON

Service notice shows a sleeping car route between Saginaw and BRITTON with BRITTON listed as agent. Details are incomplete but indicate movement of sleeping car facilities along this corridor and the involvement of BRITTON as the local agent.

Saginaw Eping Saginaw WO Britton

Fragmented transit notice from Detroit depot

An OCR fragment describes railway connections at Detroit Union Depot to Canada with unclear fares and added charges. It mentions Grand Trunk Ry, a 0.85 rate, and an extra 35 cents for a service, but readable specifics are limited.

Nurek Union Station Grand Haplile Chicago West Michigan Detroit Union

Very Much Surprised by Neuralgia Relief Attempt

Patient afflicted with neuralgia for nearly two years, tried physiotherapy and various remedies without permanent relief. Describes purchase of a bottle of Dullam's Great German Liniment. Marketed by B BxeLL, Hamilton.

Dullam Hamil Vacitbenarghten

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