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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1895
Page
2
The finest state clubs compete in a grand exhibition for every game. One fare round trip by railroad for all divisions. Grand Stand and large posters free of extra charge.
Yerington’s College and local society items note Allen in ill health now improved. Mrs Herbert Strong returned from Coldwater visit. Mr and Mrs O D Baker hosted Ithaca and Alma guests with crown and cake. Mrs Win Lewis died at home on Saturday September . She leaves four husbands and seven children. The community extends sympathy to the family on their bereavement.
An excursion train departs Detroit heading to Florida inviting all eager to improve themselves. The trip promises opportunity for a poor man to become a success in a new start.
No cold waves threaten crops says prospectus for winter farming on Aat joint lands. Properly treated plots yield yearly returns from five to seven dollars per acre. For details contact Southern Florida Land Co agent Lovie Miro.
A fragmented notice directs correspondents to send communications by Tuesday to Gratiot County papers. It instructs that, if issues arise, letters should be sent directly to the papers’ offices with Thursday forenoon as a potential deadline.
Fragmentary OCR items record Emerson host Book er Booker Simmnone and friends from Ashley Sanday, visits in Grand Rapids, and local chatter about Sanders, Rout Gamb le, Bal, and Denno Vortur. Many names appear garbled. activities include hosting, visiting, and school returns.
A fragmentary local items note various residents and visitors in Indiana including Mr and Mrs Dewitt and daughters Myrtie and Nolin viewing friends, Milvie Senders and Will Benreen visiting GrandRapids, and Park visiting a brother in Grand Rapides. Mention of illness includes Mrs Mary Spear and Win Phillips under doctor care showing partial health updates.
A Perrinton column notes multiple deaths and illnesses. The youngest son of George Care died at age 2 years 5 months, Wun Carr aged 75, and a Grant Mouser daughter aged 4 died on September 4. A 74-year-old Wim. Daniels died September 5 from dropsy. interments occurred in Carson City and Fulton Center cemeteries. Rev J W. Stetfe officiated. Other items report travel to Louie Ville for a national reunion, relocation of Chaa Chaffin to Ivabel, Gilett heading to Missouri, Dr. R H Sanborn visiting for a patient in Grand Rapid, and ongoing illness and recovery hopes for several local families.
Riverdale brief records a worker injuring a hand while at a business, a horse kicking a man with injuries, questions about a coat staining, a peppermint distillery rumor, a resident returning from a southern trip, and several forest fires. Additional notes mention fence damage on a new farm and a weekend period of unusual weather and incidents.
Mr. Chas Bonny father of Mrs. Sai Bevith died at the county poor house. The event featured a Bank tonnts tht dedication at New Haven Center and a large audience, with Grand Monto M. St. Salter delivering a message. After a luncheon by Sister Rebeccas, about one hundred attended. a remark about leaving tea and lights on moonlit darkness followed.
Crane and other teachers begin fall term at Pollwow district School in Diet No 1 and nearby districts with multiple instructors named. A two year old child was kicked by a colt but survived. A school social at the W school house raised about $20 with refreshments served. several local figures hosting events.
Mrs Hendershot enjoyed a visit from daughter Mrs Cora Rogers of Bay City. Rev Rafael Shepherd was in town on Tuesday. Mr Harton hosted his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Barton of Portland. Mrs Thwndolph visited St Louis this week. Several residents were noted visiting relatives and attending local events amid mild weather.
John A. Chittenden, (son of Charles Chittenden) died after being drawn into a drive wheel at the Salsette and Chittenden mill on Saturday. He slipped while crossing the shaft, his leg crushed, limb removed near the hip, and he died within minutes after arrival at home. Born December 1 in Morley, Mecosta county, he moved to Ashley as a child and resided there. Funeral at the Baptist church with Elder Klace speaking. burial at Owosso. He leaves a father, mother, one brother and three sisters.
Wheeler will begin classes next Monday with Mixes Spaulding teaching at the Hattive Webster. Visitors include Mrs. Wun and cousin, and several locals plan visits to Eaton Rapids and Jackson County. Farewell sermons and various travels are noted, including new term start for Nonth Wheeler and several residents embarking on trips and visits.
A chaotic account describes St Louis beating Ithaca in a notable baseball exhibition. It notes a large Ithaca turnout from Pine, excitement levels, and implied plans for a St Louis tournament with prizes. It also mentions a local birth and brain fever advice, reflecting a busy issue with scattered sports and community items.
North Wheeler KE Fowler attempted a bare on Taneday of inet Wetkomo as Wim Lieeon of Jackson, formerly a resident, visited friends in the community. Leman Wlement and AW Stone were in Saginaw Monday. Ho Stunn spent the fore part of inet week in West Pine River. Mr. E. Vowler started for Meantier Hill dale county on an extended chair the fore part of the week. Edward Housel and wife of Mason visited his brother Charles and other relatives Thursday and Friday last week. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Wa White died last. The services were held in school hean on Saturday. Jane Nott Mead Horne again.
Ithaca notes sketch fair preparations by county committee amid optimism. Will Van Buskirk visits Buffalo. Julyo Everden to New York on ten day business. Mrs Willan Lewis burial, Heath closing home, and electric work advances. Reservoir decision pending for water supply. town seeks new factories.
Fragmentary ledger style notice lists numerous real estate transfers and names across St Louis Newark New Haven Seville and Ashley. Individuals such as Louisa Sargent Fred Church Henry Cook and Florence Kirkey appear with blocks lots and tracts. The piece ends with an unrelated medical ad for Hordeck Blood Bitters claiming constipation causes blood disorders.
Probate and guardianship items listed with hearings on Sept and Oct dates. Requests include sale of personal estate, appointment of guardian, determination of lawful heirs, and final accounts for administrators. Names such as Archibald Hutchinson Bernard Fos Shcily A Batcock and others appear with dates and court actions.
Notices detail probate petitions and hearings for several estates including Bruun O Mhelpa Sos yh Budel and Wr d Garr with appointments to trustees. A Michigan crop report records wheat, barley yields and statewide averages, plus unusual temperature and rainfall patterns across regions. A dated anti diphtheria testimonial and a local property sale notice are included along with a residence for sale listing on Washington Avenue in St Louis.
Fragmented ad style text swirls around a claim about free samples of a remedy named Utte's care. The passage awkwardly asserts testing the product without charge and promises a golden color, thick consistency, and large packs, ending with odd phrases about barking coughs and attention to fluent audiences.
Incoherent ad style text touts Castomia as a cure for family illnesses including liver complaints and digestion issues. It promises a free trial pack and claims benefits with vague symptom descriptions and sensational language.
A severely garbled text fragment presents obscure names and events with no clear narrative. The readable portions mention Mhaey and Mastoeta and imply life stages or duties but lack coherent details, dates, or locations to form a concrete news item.
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