22 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1886
Page
1
A garbled 19th century column mix mentions local election timing, community notices, and numerous scattered names. It references visits, trades, church foundation work, and various town personalities, with unclear events and dates interwoven through misread text.
The Alma No. 244 lodge resolution laments the death of Brother Py D. Poult and expresses sympathy to his family. It notes the sorrow of the brethren, invokes faith in a better world, and asks the copy be sent to the bereaved with the lodge seal.
A new livery stable opened on Superior Street near Dallas Turf, with horses from Gertie and Mr Carmalini in the lineup. Prices listed include heavy socks per pair at 19 cents and bevy extensions at 25 cents. L. Miller signs indicate more bets or offerings on display.
A short note of gratitude from the family expresses thanks for sympathy and support shown after a recent bereavement. The message notes appreciation for friends and community, mentioning Mr and Mrs Derr and Mist as part of the acknowledgments.
Citizens witnessed two females in scarlet riding through town in a wagon smoking cigars. The scene sparked disgust among onlookers. The piece notes schools prosper and politics as topical, praising Eli Hill’s flourishing circulation and proposing a town literary union with readings and notes on forming a society in Ell Hall.
Parkinson K P Plowman and family raise friends in Clinton county with a note of absence about two weeks. Lizzie Latrop of Elwell to teach county line school this winter. W Faucett rents farm to son plans to build at Sheppend this winter and move in spring. Shepherd trades and moves. Mrs Kingsley, Alma resident, visiting relatives in our Savinaw.
Dated items mention the death of Mrs. Fink on the 17th and various community notes. Mention of Rev Haney and family traveling to Langston to take care of affairs. References to illnesses, local names, and unspecified events reflect a fragmented clipping from a small-town newspaper.
The article notes visiting Ohio friends in two weeks, mentions local industries such as mills and salt works, and cites a weather showing a rainbow over earth. It reports a large turnout expected for a GOP event on the 22nd with a special train, and mentions ship movements and cattle sales in Howell and Mason.
The passage urges easing children into funerals and deaths by concealing grim details, presenting a cheerful scene at home, removing reminders, and later explaining death when children are ready for reason and religion. It emphasizes preserving innocence and shielding young minds from distress.
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