Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-02-19
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Six ladies were baptized at the Baptist
church last sunday evening, Rev. Bald
win performing the ceremony
Mrs. c. l. Barber and daughter Jen-
ME of Albion. are visiting friends in this
place. The doctor is expected this
, week
Mrs John L Mathews who has been
on the sick list. is convalescing.
The funeral of Lewis Nudge, who died
last W ednesday evening, was held from
the Baptist church last Sunday afternoon
at $50, Rev Baldwin in charge. A large
number of friends were present. The de-
ceased leaves a widow. son and daughter
together with large number OF friends
10 mourn his loss
Larry Knckerbocker of Maple Rapids,
was in this place Monday
J. l. Miller of Chelsea, arrived in this
place Monday evening.
Prosecuting Attorney Smith of st
Louis IS in this place Tuesday on legal
business.
W H. Slater Of Kalamazoo, represen.
titive of the Sprague Collecting AGency
of Chicago, Is in this place this week
doing business.
Prof smith of st Louis was in this
place Tuesday looking after the interests
of his music class
Henry Oaks is enjoying a visit from
his son of Vassar.
S J. Miller of North star, was il this
place Monday.
Ed Hutchins Of Alma, is the new laun-
dryman at Andrew Gibbs laundry
Ed Drury of st. Louis, was in this
place on Monday.
4 large number of Presbyterians were
IN Alma Monday for the purpose of look
ing over the new Methodist church at
that place They intend TO build new
church here in the near future.
f. + Wilcs and wife of Lima. OHIO
attend d the funeral of Lewis Nudge
Mrs. Wies is daughter Of the deceased
and was at his bedside when ne expired.
5. l.. Nc MULLEN was in St. Louis Mon
day n business.
Edgar hurch aud Chas Groomes of
this place, called on friends in Alma
Sunday
/ he revival meetings at the Baptist
church are beng continued this week
c. " Martin left for Lansing on bust
ness Monday evening G.. A. Hafer is
assisting in the store in his absence.
Wesley Lincoln of Saginaw, visited
with friends in this place over sunday.
At a county convention of the Demo-
grpts, Populists and Free Silveri'es held
IN this place last Saturday, Prof. Coyell
of st. Louis, was nominated County
Commissioner Of schools The Professor
in few remarks thanked the conv IL
tion for his nomination aad assured
them that he was one Of their stripe
&c stated that he was not sure whether
gold or silver was the proper thing, but
he Thought the latter would save the
country. The Professor is fine appear
ing young man, but We are afraid ne will
not be IN the race should the present in
cumbent be nominated, as he will likely
be
The entertainment given by the Mo-
Fart Symphony Club Of New York City
at the opera house last Friday evening
was enjoyed by large number of music
lovers Everyone speaks IN the highest
terms of each and every selection. The
fremen cleared $50.
Mis- Minnie Sayles left for York State
on Monday morning TO visit friends
Miss Lillian Smith who has been visit
ing friends al this place for some time
left for her home in Canada Monday.
q The case of Homer Purdee VS.. FINN,
p Whittcmore. tried before Justice Brown
/ last saturday, resulted in a verdict 70
defendant
b The Christian Endeavors held socia
2 gathering at their rooms Tuesday even
+ ing. A very pleasant time was enjoye,
10y all.
4 Clifford, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fentford
u had his leg broken on Saturday by fall
ing under load of logs. This is villa