01 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1886
Page
1
The piece notes Pollasky Bros. advertising with a bee hive sign and urges locals to buy there to receive handsome souvenirs. It mentions other town happenings as well including new buildings, auctions, and social plans while referencing festive events and local trades. The tone is brisk and promotional with several names and places tied to ongoing neighborhood activity.
Jou Tens of Alma protests the roadster class No. 7 premium awarded at the Gratiot County Fair held in Hines, offering to forfeit and enter a rematch in walk trot or run for mare or colt. He urges judges to reconsider and back their judgment if it was fairly earned, dated Alma September 26, 1966.
A Presbyterian Synod delegation visited Alma after examining proposals from Mt. Pleasant, St Louis, Ithaca, and Alma. They favored Alma following a thorough review and will report at the Grand Rapids meeting on Oct 12, where action is expected to ratify the recommendation, signaling growth for Alma.
The article reports two political meetings at Wright's Opera House where Hon Tarsney and Hon Horr debated issues for Congress in the district. A large crowd attended Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, tariff and finance dominated discussion, with both candidates praised. Republicans and Democrats framed the campaign as lively and competitive.
Mrs William Rodes Elwell is quite ill and Mrs Bamborough visits New York. Old Mrs Fink is dangerously ill with slim hopes of recovery. Mrs Adam Mutin of Emmett Co visits old friends. Sonia sends two here buying sheep cattle and hogs. Grange catcher breaks a finger after a lively Saturday baseball game. Keller sister from Rochester attends niece's wedding then returns home.
The Gratiot County Board of School Examiners announces full teacher examinations to be held in St. Louis on September 24 and 25, Ithaca on October 2 and 30, with sessions starting Friday at 1 p.m. Officials O M. Eveners O G Terris and Giles T. Brown oversee the process in Ithaca on September 7, 1888.
A fragmented ad lists white table linen at 22 45 cents per yard with fast colors Turkey Red 32 and 4c, all linen towels priced 9 14 and 20 cents, fancy linens with knotted fringe in several prices, two-thirds of value. Also notes few unlaundried shirts and an item valued at $11 million by J. L. Miller.
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