Combe Family Legacy and War Cost Debate
Detroit Tribune notes Hon. John H. Combe of Lenawee faces political contention amid praise for his fighting lineage. It recalls Gen John Combs on the Frederickburg line and a dramatic incident described by Capt. Bemis. The column links war costs to government outlays, citing War Department expenditures and auditors’ findings totaling over 120 million dollars and major quarterly account activity.
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Detroit Tribune
John H. Combe
Lenawee
Combe
John Comba
Fredrickeburg
John Combs
Fredrickaburg
Washington
War Department
Office of the Auditor of the War
Tment
Ssturiay
Treasury
Japan
Rapeer
India
Cayton
Mediterranean
Fragmentary note on officers accounts and debts in pesos
A fragment notes that the Philippines and pesos of Cubs must be converted to the domestic standard. It states that each officer's accounts show the treasury can know exact indebtedness at a glance.
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Philippines
Garfield's statement of Disciples beliefs for readers
The piece presents James A. Garfield's summary of Disciples of Christ beliefs including belief in God Jesus Christ the Son of God Holy Spirit and Scripture as divine. It notes Lord's Supper observance weekly and calls for unity among God’s people on the Bible. Public evangelistic meetings are advertised with times and location.
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James A. Garfield
God
Father
Jesus
Christ
White Front
West Maumee Street
Hosea
Churches Schedule Morning and Evening Services
The notice lists multiple church services for tomorrow across Christian Science, Methodist, Baptist, Christchurch, and Presbyterian congregations. It includes morning and evening sermons, Sunday School times, Bible classes, and special events with invited attendance.
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Christian Science
Everies Hall
M. P
Christian Endeavor
Second Baptist Church
Bible School
Christchurch
First Baptist Church
J. B. Banker
Paetor
Young Peoples Meeting
G. EB. Ackerman
D. D
Milo Dole
Epworth League
Elementa of
First Presbyterian Church
E. M. McMillin
C. E
Estimable Lady Dies at 73 in Ogden Center Home
Mrs Alan Russell aged 73 died at her daughter Mrs Elen Comatock's Ogden Center home after a lingering illness. Born in Trenton NJ in 1828 she married Alan W Russell in 1849. Funeral at Ridgeville church Fairfield conducted by Rev Matgler. She leaves husband and three children Adelbert Russell Elen Comstock and Mrs James Ferber.
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Alan Russell
Elen Comatock
Ogden Center
Ridgeville Church
Fairfield
Matgler
U. B. Church
Russell
Trenton
New Jersey
Alan W. Rossell
Ashtabula
Ogden
James Benfer
Delta
Elen Comstock
Adelbert Russell
Rossel
Ua. S. Young
Westgate Kennedy Wed On Lawn In Raisin Center
Mabel Westgate and William Kennedy married Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home in Raisin Center near Holloway. The ceremony on the lawn was performed by Rev. Mott of Tecumseh with about 50 guests present. The bride wore light blue alpaca with white trimming and carried roses. the groom wore black. Silver gifts predominated. The couple left that night for their Holloway home. Guests included Fill Moors of Ann Arbor Stella Gorton and son Jersey City Arthur Westgate and wife Emerson Haviland Chester Met Florence Rayner Nellie Bowerman Fred Westgate and families, all of Raisin Center.
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Orlando Westgate
Ear Raisin Center
Mabel Westgate
William Kennedy
Holloway
Rev. Mott
Tecumseh
Belessinen
Kennedy
Raiain
Mass Holloway
Fill Moors
Ann Arbor
City Council Brief on Bond Election and Alderman Vacancy
A short Friday council session addressed the recent bond election and a Fourth ward alderman vacancy. Alderman Elect Hunt was absent, likely to be sworn in Monday. Debates covered burying dead horses, public lighting on College Avenue bridge, and electric light debt. No firm actions were taken. committees urged to proceed. The meeting adjourned for a Monday reconvening to attend the school board meeting.
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Hunt
Mor- Gen
Ald
Swift
College Avenue Bridge
Park Street
Chandler Streat
Maumue
James
Raynolds
Preece Mineral Mask Lopsine Page and Ener Seva in the State
A terse notice reports unusual events affecting mineral or mining sectors in a state context. It names individuals or groups with roles tied to activities described but details are fragmented and unclear.
Funeral of Gov Hazen Pingree Draws Massive Detroit Crowd
Nearly 20,000 military and civic people joined the funeral procession through Woodward avenue led by Gov Bliss and staff. Business suspended and bells tolled as the casket was carried on a military wagon drawn by four artillery horses, escorted by 25 Cal. defera. The day marked one of the most impressive stateside pageants.
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Detroit
Hazen
Pingree
Vic
Woodward Avenue
Bliss
Ft Wayne
Cal. de Fera
Pioneer Dead in Tecamech Neighborhood
Mrs J S Butrick of West Maumee Street reports David Coryell of Newbury died Friday at 9 am from a complication of diseases. He was over seventy, spent most life in the county past Ridgeway years. Survived by a wife and three daughters Mrs Hoareman of St Johns, Mrs James Pocklington of Ridgeway, Mrs Alicn Smith of Britton, and many relatives. Funeral from Ridgeway church Sunday at 2:30 pm with burial in Ridgeway.
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J. S. Butrick
Weat Maumee Street
David Coryell
Newbury
Tecamech
Ridgeway
Ggryet
Hoareman
St. Johna
James Pocklington
Alicn Smith
Britton
Justice Court Fines Drunk Alfred ArcDonnell
Alfred ArcDonnell known as Al Cherry was arraigned before Justice G O Vandegrift Friday evening for drunkenness. He paid a $1 fine and $6 in costs and was given until 10 o clock to settle. The column also lists remaining letters in the Adrian Michigan post office for the week ending July 3, 1901.
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Alfred ArcDonnell
al “Cherry
G. O. Vandegrift
Arofice
Adrian
Mich
Ames
Irving
Blake
Dee W
Cartwright
Jogiah
Foster
BH. F
Shares
Thos
Woober
Fred
Paraona
June Weather Recap Shows Heat and Light Rain
June brought warm days with a mean temperature around 68 to 70 degrees, near the 10 year average. The highest point reached was about Sj degrees above, while the coldest morning occurred on June 3. Rainfall ran below the 10 and 20 year averages, totaling around 2.23 inches, with the wettest year in 92 at 8.71 inches. Clear and cloudy days numbered nine and eleven respectively, with several days of mixed skies.
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Soen Janes
W. Howard
Maccabees Plan Jubilee Celebration at Manchester
The Maccabees of Washtenaw and adjoining counties announce a jubilee at Manchester on Thursday July 25. They have secured funds for prizes and music and expect some prominent Maccabee speakers. Special trains will carry delegates from Lenawee, Jackson, and Washtenaw counties to join Adrian residents for a day of sport and fellowship.
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Manchester
Maccabees
Washtenaw
Ies
Lenawee
Jackson
Washtenawee Anties
Adrian
School Board session ahead of annual meeting at Cronwell
A brief school board session Friday discussed a B resolution by Trusten Dole to grant librarian Mrs Jewell and assistant Misa Jewell a two week August vacation. the motion passed unanimously. Talk focused on a new high school building with plans to be reviewed at the annual meeting as many rooms are crowded, indicating progress and a need for more space.
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Cronwell Opera House
Trusten Dole
Alleged Rapist Detained in Rollin Case
Bert Deer, charged with rape of Edith Bailey, daughter of John M. Bailey of Rollin, was brought to jail by Deputy Sheriff Bertram. He waived examination before Justice Rogers of Addison. bail set at 2000 dollars, cannot furnish bail, awaiting October term trial. He is the only man in jail.
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Bert Deer
Sherif Bertram
Edith Bailey
John M. Bailey
Rollin
Rogers
Addison
Wilcox Memorial Gates at Oakwood Cemetery to Begin Next Week
The Wilcox memorial gates for Oakwood Cemetery and a bridge across the ravine are slated to start next week. The Toledo Bridge Company, holding the bridge contract, will send a surveyor next Tuesday to take measurements, while Harmon Granite Company is awarding contracts for the large entrance arch at Locust Street head.
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Wilcox
Oakwood Cemetery
Toledo Bridge Company
Meaurements
Harmon Granite Company
Locuat Street
A Horse Thief Suspect Named in Washtenaw Horse Thefts
Frederick Shoemaker is suspected of involvement in a series of humorous horse sterlings reported to have occurred around Washtenaw and Monroe, with authorities closing in on possible links to the thefts.
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Frederick Shoemaker
Washtenaw
Monroe
Burglary Suspect In Michigan Bailed After Arrest Conditions
Lenawee county police seek bail for a man described as deaf and dumb who was found with a stolen haul tied to a trip from Cleveland to Ann Arbor. Sheriff Gillen reports Jarvis horse and rig located in Cleveland and en route to Ypsilanti. A Shoemaker's quarter yard yielded a truck with bicycles and missing plates, tools and burners believed stolen.
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Lenawee
Ann Arbor
Sherif Fred Gillen
Cleveland
Jarvis
Ab Ypeilanti
Shoemaker’s Quatt
Dover S S Picnic at Mast Davis Grove
Dover Sunday School Association held a Fourth of July celebration in Mast Davis grove with a large turnout. Dover Center school paraded in a wagon with flags while town schools were represented. Rev. C. B. Allan of Detroit delivered a strong address. A four basket dinner followed and all enjoyed the day.
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Dover
Mast Davis’ Grove
Dover Center
C. B. Allan
Detroit
The Oldest Printer Visits Tecumseh Telegram
Uncle George Spofford of Tecumseh, oldest printer in Fanayen, visited Adrian today. After 55 years in the trade and two years at Tecumseh Herald for C. Stacy, he charmed listeners with recollections from Senawee newspaper days and old times in the trade.
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George Spofford
Tecumseh
Fanayen
Telegram
Tecumseh Herald
3. C. Stacy
Spofford
Exparienona
Dr. Jones Leaves Pastoral Post to Focus on Adrian College
Dr. David Jones, president of Adrian College and pastor of the M. P. church, declines a recalled charge to devote full time to the college. His pastorate ends September 1, and his followers expect regret at his departure. Jones is regarded as a leading pulpit orator in Southern Michigan and popular with Adrian residents and church attendees.
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Adrian
David Jones
Adrian College
M. P. Church
MP. Church
Old Farmer Eats Leg of Mutton in Private Dinner
An elderly farmer, after dining at a widow's hotel on market day, tests her pricing by asking for payment. He is served a private meal with two steaming legs of mutton and leaves satisfied. At the bar he offers payment but is told his leg was already eaten with his dinners, prompting comic misdirection.
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Banes
Bayleg
London
Conversion Through Fork and the Norfolk Farmer
An old Cambridge acquaintance recalls convincing a Norfolk farmer to attend church after a pig weighing dispute. The farmer mocks the preacher's knowledge, but the pig is later weighed at four stone, prompting the farmer’s promise to attend church next Sunday. Our want ads search the people.
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Cambridge
Norfolk
Manchester Guardian
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