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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1894
Page
2
An incoherent police brief from an unnamed county mentions a town and a parade, with unclear references to people and actions. The readable fragments name a few pieces but lack coherent facts or dates to determine a concrete event or outcome.
Bev Knowlie Brick and Voslepatt Mettediet case appears amid a curio of local notices and social mentions. Mrs Houghtaling and her daughter visit Hibbardston as neighbors observe events at LG Warner's home Friday night.
Incomplete local notes report North Wheeler, Jota Woodcock and family facing hardship. The entry mentions Ohue, Woodcock in St. Louis and Lafayette incidents, a horse killed by a cow last Saturday, and various scattered notices including changes of residence and stray livestock losses.
Ter Grant lost his Burgers month gearing in a food eater incident. A. J. Bartow returned Wednesday from Orhyates after a week’s vacation. WT. H. Bardwell went to Cherry Monday for hunting. F. Milsinger of Alma visited Sunday among friends. A child of Frank Newcomb and a Chaproan child recover from malaria. There is talk of a new mill at ch pings. Seley Ainsbury attended a lawsuit in Stanton Monday and Tuesday.
Sumner residents reported several social events including a birthday party for Mise Tie Hooth and a gathering hosted by Mrs Mary Clow. A grand rapid wna dance at the Dince last week was attended by many, with another dance planned soon. Bell remains unwell. Mrs Andrews plans a visit to a nearby milinery goods store as Fowler and Son prepare for college in St Louis.
BiH residents remember a school dance at Stinga Atpengi's on Thursday night. Joe Reed notes plans for a future event while families visit, including Will Baxa0's father and brother. A house project by Jo appears ongoing as Tamese Hall completes a 129 rod digging job.
A garbled OCR snippet references Mise Mryule Raymond, a Greenville tender, illness near a week, school placement, and various names including A Austin and family. The text is mistranscribed with unclear events, dates, and locations, making precise facts impossible.
Mrs Check visits her nephew Van Hautes as illness stories spread through Riverdale. Buina Miner shows signs of typhoid fever but improves, while Miss Miner’s illness has caused complications for caregivers. Mr and Mrs Sharp listed for the tax role, Mrs Pratt undergoes surgery with slim prospects. New meat market opens, Mayor Bergy and family visit. Oyster supper at KG M hall a success, Stonders’ house fire on Haddon Street. Uncle Knous jokes about bicycling safety.
Reading from Olly last Monday Pearl Terrill returns home after three weeks with sick family members including a child with billous fever and another with lung fever. Rev King preached his farewell sermon last Sunday as pastor of four years. The church plans a forum Saturday evening and invites all to attend while decisions on a new occupant are pending.
Elba Center reports a carpenter and mason at work for winter preparations. Mr. Sporbock bought forty acres in section 15 hitting land improvements, including a log house being completed. Local land buyers seek similar parcels and caution neighbors about cheap thefts as the season approaches. A school incident involved a disturbance, and Hosa Moore’s discipline stirred tensions. Moore is now reported improved.
S E Bethany reports farmers busily plowing and digging potatoes while corn yields good. Mrs Geo Kaufman visiting son in Washington town suffers typhoid fever, friends hopeful for recovery. Fred Shonitien challenges to build an excellent barn. Frank Hiptey and Hallie Van Wie assist Kaufman’s barn. Mrs Dell Groner visits sister Mrs Mary Nevins who has been ill. Harry Moore and Misses Sarah Moore and Fannie Smith visit Alma. No preaching at Bethany first Baptist church Sabbath. pastor to preach at Chippewa Baptist church Isabella county. Sunday school at Bethany 3 p m. All cordially invited.
Elm Hall notes report sick child in the Andrews household with typhoid fever and Nye family moves southeast area. Grand Rapids meeting attendance. B H Welle of Ithaca visiting. daily meetings at M E church. Mrs Finch from Sumner preached at P M church last Sunday evening, and locals joked about her sermons. M E society visited Mrs Copp. Chas Mudford now hobbling. pro tem dentist used locally. Westaburg’s Miss Button and Will Ambler with Lottie Lyons of Ithaca in town. Mrs Rice of the Hall also visiting Ithaca. Politicking and church entry mischief noted. concerns urged over rowdy behavior and potential consequences. Supervisor Schheffer attended the annual board gathering at Mhaea Inet wee. Simiry Gibson hosted knot-tying Sunday. Hawley-Divie fire suit mentioned. court decision on appeal with costs awarded to plaintiff.
Newark residents hosted visitors from Jett Kinnel’s and updates include deaths, burials, moves, and ongoing building work. Myron Davis moved into Sara Mervite’s hen house. Tred Garter buried in Naldrett cemetery. district schools closing. typhoid fever cases. various homes under construction or renovation. several residents making housing changes and carpentry work ongoing.
Mira Hayes suffers illness while Dr Clark relocates practice to a new office. Family and friends visit from Detroit and St. Louis. Wilks remains seriously ill as town residents send well wishes.
A fragmentary Forest Hill page lists visits by Mes Dorn Dorot of Teaspile and relatives, a nest destruction scene near Gen. Katenhus, and family news including marriages and travels. Other items mention church events, community visits from Amn Giver Bugbay and Dow MAKihAU, and local residents attending services and meetings.
In Breckenridge, fear and hope mingle as wild strawberries blossom amid apple and fruit tales. Local residents discuss a new planting initiative with Mr. Miller’s family joining the effort and H. Bexton involved in the growing venture as villagers plan a community future.
St Luci court rumors swirl as a man named Curtis is allegedly shot four times during a tense incident at Mew Hill. Neighbors describe a strained family feud transpiring over months with a marshal summoned and a concealed back doorway escape.
Fragmentary report describes a shootout with multiple wounds and disputed duty of a marshal. It notes surgeon comments on recovery, public sentiment, and calls for action to suppress local trouble. The text also records legal notices on estate matters and guardianship petitions with dates and petition details.
Dina died at Advaved age with son Tanie Taylor present in Willlanseton Michigan. She was mother to several surviving children and matriarch of five generations, grandmother to Mrs. Sloan and Mrs. Van Goggio, and great grandmother to many. Her remains were taken to River Grove Gratiot County for burial near her husband who died earlier.
Probate Court issues orders in the estate of Henry Mine appointing administrator with care to the minor and approving guardianship. approves appointment of guardians for power. orders in the matter of Mary Manion adjudging insanity and transfer to a northern asylum. petition for Elizabeth Guernsey guardianship granted. and estate of Leah Hate deceased allows claims.
shuffled names list property deeds and transfers across Arcadia Lafayette Newark and St Paul Minnesota. includes Emeline Beard Lew Whiver William H Newton George H Ble Utidge J Henry Lancashire Am Wright Edward D Andrews Hert Woodward Anson Danly Armele Ryan Simon Kinyon Charles A Nelson Alvira M Dale Louie Heath Morton Clark Milton Dallas and others with parcel notes and proposed notices.
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