Mrs W T Rixburgh Dies After Lingering Illness At Home
Mrs W T Rexburg died at her home 231 East Ninth street after a lingering illness. Born in Genesee county in 1871, she married W T Roxburgh at Big Rapids on April 17, 1865. An ardent Methodist Episcopal Church worker, she leaves her husband and a surviving daughter or relative unnamed in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Rexburg
East Ninth Street
Tler
Pannie Fay
Genesee County
W. T. Roxburgh
Big Rapids
Methodist Episcopal Church
Obituary mentions relatives and funeral details
The deceased is survived by her son Donald and her mother Mrs. J Fay who lived with her along with a constant attendant. One sister Mrs Ray E Webster of East Jordan also survives. Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon with interment at Oakwood.
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Donald
J. Fay
Ray
E. Webster
East Jordan
Oakwood
Two Unique Exhibits at the Big Produce Show
At the Hannah and Lay Mercantile Co fair two notable needlework pieces draw attention. Mrs Chris Groth of Elk Rapids displays a Wool yard sailing vessel design from 1862 on a Black Prince ship, crafted by her brother at 18 during a West Indies voyage. Edward Foote, 14, nephew of Mrs Groth, shows a glass checkerboard in black red and orange with fine detailing.
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Hannah & Lay Mercantile Co
Chris. Groth
Elk Rapids
Queen Victoria
West Indies
Edward Foote
Farmers Demand Government Rail Ownership in Canada
In Ottawa a 500-strong farmers delegation pressed five key demands for reform including government ownership of a Hudson Bay railway, free agricultural goods on the tariff, a Canadian chilled meat trade, cooperative societies laws, and public control of Fort William and Port Arthur elevators. They urged reciprocity in natural products and timber and free trade in agricultural implements with the United States to raise wheat prices and lower equipment costs.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
House of Commons
Dominion
Grain Growers’ Associations
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Dominion Grange
Hudson Bay
Fort William
Port Arthur
United States
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Hudson Bay Railway
Belif
Seaboard
Morde i
Will Again Take Charge Fred R Barney Returns to Barney Store
Fred R Barney came back to the city Saturday and will resume active management of the Barney Store. Creditors in Grand Rapids Friday approved a trustee led interim management by John T Beadle until the bankruptcy trusteeship ends. The move reflects confidence in Barney despite his voluntary filing December 2 due to personal reasons, not insolvency, and the store’s long proven profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R.barney
Barney
Grand Rapids
Tathers
John T. Beadle
Boys Junior Club Election At Baptist Church
The Boys' Junior club of the Baptist church held a Friday evening meeting with a pot luck supper for twenty members. Officers elected for the coming year were President Will Hamstock, Vice President Charles Sleder, Secretary Vance Barber, Treasurer Ben Sleder, and Sergeant Albert Peck. A winter program plan was outlined for the season.
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the Baptist Church
Will Hamstock
Charles Sleder
Vance Barber
Ben Sleder
Albert Peck
Will Hold Homecoming at Grand Traverse Grange
Grand Traverse subordinate grange will hold its final meeting of the year Saturday afternoon in the grange hall on Cass Street. Reports from all officers on the year and from the state Grange meeting will be presented. On Saturday January 7, 1911, officers will be installed and a general celebration held to welcome all members back for a homecoming.
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Grand Traverse
Cass Street
Mrs Chas Little to Leave for Missouri for Thompsonville
Mrs Chas Little plans to depart Monday morning for Thompsonville to spend Christmas with friends and relatives. She will be joined later by Mr Little who has left his post at Hamilton Clothing to become traveling salesman for Anderson Tool Company of Anderson Indiana, headquartered in Kansas City Missouri. The Littles are longtime residents and well respected in the city. Mr Little previously worked for Houlton Clothing for five to six years.
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Chas
Little Jeff
Thompsonville
Mr. Little
Little
Houlton Clothing Company
Gas Plant Explosion Shatters Home Near City
A Leeds area gas plant in Ed Lautner's basement exploded Friday night, blowing out all first floor windows while the family was away. Authorities say if the occupants had been home, a fatality could have occurred.
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Ed Lautner
Veteran Charls Schultz Dies After Long Illness
Charles Schultz died Sunday night at 10 30 at age 83 at his daughter Mrs. Charles King 1008 East Eighth Street after a long illness. He served in the G A R McPherson Post and had lived in the city for some time. His wife died about eight years ago and two daughters Mrs. Charles King and Mrs. Theodore Moon survive in the city. The funeral was from Mrs. King’s home Wednesday at 1 50 PM and from Oak Park Congregational church at 2 30 PM Rev A A Alington officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood.
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Chas. Schultz
Charles King
East Eighth Street
G.A. R. McPherson Post
Theodore Moon
Charles Palmer Read dies after attack in Grawn
Charles Palmer, who attacked his wife and mother-in-law in Grawn Tuesday night and then cut his own throat, died Saturday forenoon. Born in 1898 in Harpersfield Delaware County, he had lived in the Grand Traverse region, working on farms. He leaves several relatives in Williamsburg.
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Charles Palmer
Grawn
Harpersfield
Delaware County
Grand Traverse
Wiliamsburs
New Banks Approved In Michigan State Savings Armarda Incorporation
Lansing Dec 16 The state savings bank department today authorized the Michigan State Savings bank at Vassar and approved the incorporation of the Farmers State Bank at Armada with an authorized capital of 25000 dollars. Attorney George H Cross is getting along after a severe typhoid fever. Gestas W Lardie is confined to his home with a pneumonia attack.
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Lansing
State Savings Bank Department
Michigan State Savings Bank
Vassar
Farmers’ State Bank
Armada
George H. Cross
Serge
Gestas W. Lardie
Rome
London Journalist Arrives for Quick US Impressions
Washington dispatch reports H. H. Hoyt parliamentary correspondent for a London paper landed in New York with special trains and motor cars at his service. He met Taft and Canton, then hurried back toward New York to sail for London tomorrow evening. Also noted Bernie Pickard of Leland visiting on business.
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Washington
H. H. Hoyt
London
New York
Taft
Canton
United States
Joint Installation Planned by Camp and Ladies' Auxiliary
The Hanfab camp and Ladies' Auxiliary arrange a joint installation of officers for January 6 with a post event spread and entertainment. Reports show the camp in good condition and a new cabinet for supplies was installed to boost efficiency. Comrade Klaasen is appointed installing officer for the camp and Mrs Ve Meintest for the auxiliary.
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Camp and Ladies' Auxiliary
Cook
Knapp
Thirlby
Herkner
Klaasen
Kinasen
Ars. J. Ve Meintest
Aunil- Wry
State Official in Town To Be Appointed Dairy Commissioner
G M Dame of Northport, named to be Governor Osborn's state dairy and food commissioner, visits the city Monday. Dame is among officials to be promoted for exceptionally good service in a subordinate position.
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G. M. Dame
Northport
Osborn
Dairy and Food
Mr. Dame
Elliott family returns from Indiana visit
E Elliott and family returned from an extended visit with friends and relatives in Indiana, spending time away to reconnect and share news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Elliott
Vom
Indiana
Notice to Correspondents Requires Writer Names
The Herald reiterates that all letters must include the writer’s name. Correspondents from two to three points sent in this week lack identifiers. Going forward, no communications will be printed without clearly named authors.
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Mrs. W. T. Rixburgh
THE
Globe Dept. Store
Traverse City
Igray
Ganobowen
Ailaires
Navy
Albert
Globe Dept. Storb
Crry Traverse
E. Stanley & Son
Front
Will
F. R. Barney
Grand Traverse Grange
Missouri
Charles Little
Hamilton Clothing Co
Charles Schultz
Bernie Pickard
Leland
Tedey
Wedi
Hohner &Koch
Ptt
Grinnell Bros
Cor
Front and
Hannan Gamp Meeting
Hanfab
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