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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1889
Page
8
The Alma tale lauds B W Ellison pioneer grocer for eighteen years in Alma, noting his store on the same lot, rock bottom prices, and generous service. James G Kress assists, with both men praised for affable conduct, prudent methods, and strong community esteem.
Report from New Haven notes Mrs. Jim McLearon and Mr. Win Bennett’s child sick, Mrs. Fred Smith’s child very ill, and Mr. Harrison Wood’s baby dead after a Friday wedding. A Sunday school concert is set at Wermuth school house on Oct ith at 8 o clock with all invited. Auske Bates’ boy fell from a tree, breaking his arm and possibly skull fracture, not expected to live. The community rejoices over Dist No 1 as Elder Rossmin of Elia Hall preaches there every two weeks for a year after a ten to twelve year gap.
Sheryl Pettit stopped a slugging match in Chariton and St Louis between Ed Barns and Joe Gager. Collins, eldest son of L A Colina of Emerson, died in Battle Creek at age 39. John Sheeler of Emerson, 72, died after a stroke. A reunion for Ithaca school pupils under Prof Pattengl is planned near Tthwea. The Gratiot Circuit Court dates for 1880 are listed. The Gratiot County Agriculture Society postponed the fair to October 1 2 4, a week later than previously advertised, to avoid conflicts with surrounding towns. Weather is noted as unpredictable.
West Arcada notes favorable progress at the school under Miss Filley. Various locals visit and move about the area including Miss Nellie Carey starting teaching on the town line on the brick. Mrs Palmeter from Chesaning carting for her daughter Mrs Spin Fink. Mrs Tarsons returned from a trip last Thursday reporting a pleasant time. Mrs Tuttle of St Louis visiting Mrs Cal Courter. Mrs R J LeKay of Salermanca New York visited cousin Mrs Allis this week. Ed Muller and sister visiting Plymouth and planning Detroit Exposition. Forbush, owner of the Johnnie Courter place, will add an upright extension with Amsbury Bros. handling the work.
The note highlights the first frost on Saturday night September 21 and notes local activity. Mr Smith profits from threshing, Mr and Mrs Lunshaw plan a Detroit visit with friends for the Exposition, and plans shift as State Grange lecturer Woodman postpones October 2 lecture until after the Ithaca fair. Local figures like T A Johnson and Join Lanshaw Jr relocate, a school year opens, and a yard overhaul is praised. A list praises farmers buying New American spring Louth cultivators from C F Wright, naming Clinton Nelson and others as buyers.
The East Coe area reports Sunday morning frost damaged late corn and clover as crops matured. Mrs J Burlingyne had a runaway while driving a young horse with minor injuries. Abram Wallice of Pleasant Valley is deranged after multiple losses and recent farm stock trades. Rev John Teonad of Greendale died of typhoid fever aged fourty four. Funeral at Williams school house with Rev Gates officiating. Several local deaths imply a period of several fatal losses.
Riverdale reports Mrs Mary Cross visiting Crystal friends while Mr and Mrs J B Gilson return from summer vacations. The trio of citizens came home from Detroit exposition after three days with high praise. W A Bradley and wife visited Grand Rapids earlier this week and Mrs Thomas Talon returned from Saginaw.
Local notices report the Citizens Course organized and to be opened by Melon Potter of New York on Friday night. Other items note McGuire's expected Owosso trip on October 1, a missing Tim Tarsney follower, Albert Madden's recent burial and condolences, Dr Andrews adding a Park House brick addition costing about 10000 dollars, Lay Bell winning three heats at Fowlerville, and remarks on the New Hotel Harrington in St Louis. Also listed are T A A hunter rates, an advertisement about a Monument or Tombstone by E L Brown of Alma, sewing machine notices for domestic use, barber shop offers, and livery exchange requests.
A fragment discusses plant chemical defenses against herbivores, noting tannin repels many animals and that some snails avoid or eat plants depending on tannin content. It also mentions Majolica origin, Faenza ware, and the shift to the term faience for colored clay vessels with white glaze.
A separated couple reunites after twenty years in the Far West. Florence Grampus recognizes old faults while Harry Shumpus reveals he built a modest fortune in business. The twist: his refined past belies a humble current enterprise manufacturing lampblack shoe polish.
A narrative on cat behavior highlights pets recognizing owners, waking masters, and showing affection. Examples include a cat at Christ Church Oxford avoiding cushions and a show feline pushing through crowds to reach its owner, illustrating deep interest and social bonds.
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