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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1894
Page
2
The article recalls Marion and Lafayette counties detailing crop yields, stock and household concerns, with mentions of Mr. Tenney and family visiting, neighbors sick lists, and locals praising corn crop quality. Tales of winter plans, wood cutting, and rural pride reflect a resilient small-town citrus of farm work and community bonds.
A chaotic, spell‑struck recap from Summerton notes a Mr Wellend Slaughter of Summerton selling honey cake yeast to nearby merchants, a power meeting at Henry Yeasting’s, a death in Irish town, and scattered reminiscences of village events. The irregular narrative mixes payments, prayers, house visits, dances, and recalls of residents with fragmented names and odd phrases.
Local notes report various happenings around Elba Center including crop loss from sheep, failed work and illness in families, a meat market sale, land sales, and community gatherings. Mentioned are Haney, Yanks and Str Hoye residents, ValOlator west lands, Matteson drain work, and A Mattern family events.
A fragmented wartime era style message from an anonymous Arcada Republican appeals to voters and editors. It urges mobilization across the township to support a preferred chairmanship candidate, denounces rival Democrats, and calls for investigations into a representative while urging polling turnout and party unity.
District No. 7 in Sumner to Carson City trip ends in a wreck when a carriage overturns injuring a woman named Miss Cowles. Other local items include thefts, a preacher’s talk at Ba inggania hall, a guard dog incident, and a curious old tale.
Wallhog Merrie of North Dakota visits wife’s parents Mr and Mrs Roper. John Johnston and George Corgett travel to Bonato with Aly. Aly plans Canada visit before return. Emon Keyes to stay with Mr Petrie for winter. Local politics dominate talk though not much new. One school progressing finely.
A scanned local update from Bethany mentions Hor sey Ludwick handling 417 bushels on five nets, SM Barnes and others completing tasks, and Witten preparing to pit up logs. Welling and Arnold moved the saw mill back to the old stand on the Sebenevidy road. Neighbors plan winter work, and highway concerns on the county line are noted. Redfish cheese factory remains cheap this season and household incidents are briefly recorded.
North Star reports Mr and Mrs John Redknap moved to St. Louis to establish a new home. Bard and family return from Henrietta Michigan pleased with visit. Frank Gotte and Miss Cora Kleckner wed on Tuesday. The Frice house sold to UT Bechurch for a parsonage. J Perit’s new house now owned by Tom. Mrs Adda Mulhollind returns to Blanchard Michigan. Blacksmith shop once owned by John McNichol sold. Minnie Clark ill, and the cat Erysinelas appears in village notes. The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Jane Ger has been seriously ill for seven weeks.
West Pine River reports extensive grading at Wright cemetery and other improvements. Two weeks after, Fred Wright and Miss Daisy Campbell wed in a quiet ceremony. Daniel Wood of Pine River dug 300 bushels of sorted potatoes, while Hayes of Fowler visited relatives in Pine River. Nelson Many and Alvin Seenhath relocate to the Upper Peninsula for mill work. Other town residents await potato purchases this year.
A long, garbled local item lists small town happenings. It mentions Elwell, Edwell, Lathrop, Geo, Sandal, and TE Chapman's Massachusetts visit. It notes several buildings and businesses, a railroad agent named Mr Sutton, and a speech by Mr Wood of Kim Hall. Other entries recount accidents, family moves, and local trades, plus a hoard of financial discussion about Harrison and Cleveland debts.
Mrs A Pratt of Riverdale died at her home on Sunday at noon after a long illness. Funeral was held in Idkaca on Tuesday. She had been bedfast since June with her children by her side the last days, twin daughters abroad. A one year old boy from Riverdale is noted for whistling when told to go to sleep.
North Hamilton recalls the stricken death of L Sweatland casting sorrow across the community. The Sabbath school praises his service as superintendent and teacher while the new minister Reverend Klose prepares sermons for guidance. Ladies Aid met at Mrs A Weaver to share a supper and fellowship with many visitors, as families visit relatives and attend lodge events.
In Eureka news, Williams of Wisconsin relocates from the Geo Hibbard farm to the Titus farm. FE Bowes sold a horse last week for a substantial amount. Mrs Harriet Grobaugh, a pioneer of Gratiot County, died last Wednesday aged 75. Services were held at the church last Friday. Sam Stormfelt and wife moved to thio on Ausileee. Ben Stormfelt moved to Widow Heck's home. Andrew Folly has taken ante hisself a new wife. Lindsay sold his farm to Ohio brother indaw of John Beck. Mrs E Pierson returned from a visit in Eaton County, Inez Texas. Moon frog Sethoon dwelling Geo Grilfish. Grandam Turner visited friends in St Johns during the last two weeks. Thieves stole thirty dollars worth of clover seed and four bushels of wheat last Friday night. Ten agents who were here three weeks ago left town aboard a vehicle at McMaster's hotel. they are believed to be in trouble. Oraminn Turner visited Setiton to vieit fneside.
Elm Hall reports a six new meeting at MB elurel last Sunday morning. The ball game Saturday saw Pork Twet defeat 20 to 15. villagers note the boys need four more to finish. Local officials Tuttle Petit McNall were in town discussing the sheriff position. church services and family notices are listed with minor incidents.
Fragmentary ad text offers money and work opportunities, livestock raising, and how to improve farms in a well settled region. Mentions F J Whitacs of St Paul Minnesota and requests to send particulars and information free. The legible bits imply a promotional notice for employment and agricultural services.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to Gen. Bennet with a possible Toledo event. Limited readable facts mention a general and an agent, but details and context are missing from the text.
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