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Newspaper

Grand Traverse Herald

Location

Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1908

Page

2

Fire threat to Wells Bigman Co basket factory. engine room fire

A fire in the engine room at the Wells Bigman Co basket factory was quickly controlled by workers and the fire department. Flames spread to the second floor but the wall prevented broader damage. only engine room damage and water damage to machinery were reported. Oscar Nelson, foreman, spotted smoke and activated a rapid response. Queen City No. 2 was dispatched as a precaution.

Wrells-Bigman Co Oscar Nelson Brigadte Aud Notic Rennie Queen City No. 2 Juste Oengine Reon Nelgson Come

Board of Trade Banquet Set for January Fifth

The annual board of trade banquet will be held on January fifth. Reports note Joardinan lake remains unfrozen and anglers claim several good Mackinaw trout catches. Lote Silver has taken over management of Dreamland today.

Board of Trade Lote Silver Dreamland

Wedded for Fifty Years A Manchelona Anniversary Reunites Couple

In Arancelona Michigan on December 26 Mr and Mrs D W Lazell marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a day long informal reception. They were married December 25 1858 at Grass Lake Eaton County and later moved to Mancelona in 1877 where they bought a farm. The celebrants include their son five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The ceremony hosted by Rev Foote featured a renewed union with many friends and relatives present. Mr Lazell a Civil War veteran and Odd Fellows member remains active in painting and paper hanging. Gifts included a gold headed cane valued at twenty eight dollars and several silver and gold pieces.

Arancelona Mich D. W. Lazell Lazell Mancelona Mr. Lazell Foote Lazel Odd Fellows Granse Mr. Lavell

Friedrichs Plan Winter Trip From January Start

A V Friedrich will depart the following Monday with Mrs Friedrich for Asheville North Carolina to rest at a noted health resort. They will travel next to New Orleans around Mardi Gras time before continuing to California for winter warmth and return when spring arrives.

A. VW Friedrich Asheville N. C Priedrich New Orleans California

Grand Traverse Grange Elects Officers for New Term

In a Saturday ceremony Grand Traverse grange elected officers led by Worthy Master Rd McMulen and Treasurer George A Robertson. Mrs Sarepta McMivilen becomes Secretary with Mrs Alice Gray stepping down after 21 years. R H Elsworth re elected Lecturer. installation and banquet set for January 16 with all day session.

Grand Traverse Grange Rd McMulen Duryes R. H. Elsworth Alice Gray Grange

Christmas Eve Shooting Shocks Garfield Avenue Family

Theodore Boyer of 212 Garfield avenue was shot in the abdomen while hauling a loaded gun toward him in the woods Sunday afternoon. He reached home where a physician dressed the wound and removed some shot later. The gun had a light charge, aiding his survival, as the bullet penetrated the left side but life remained intact.

Theodore Boyer Garfield Avenue Boyer Geyer

First Methodist Church Scene Opens in Williamsburg

In Williamsburg Michigan Dee 25 the First Methodist church served as the scene for a local event. The gathering drew residents and nearby families, highlighting community ties and faith-based activity in the area.

Williamsburg Mich Dee

Daily Harry E Daily dies after typhoid fever at home

Harry E Daily son of Mr and Mrs E B Daily dies at his home on West Ninth street after a three week illness of typhoid fever with pneumonia developing Thursday He is survived by his parents a brother Charles and two sisters Miss Ida Watts and another resident of the city The community mourns his loss

Harry E. Daily EB. M. Daily West Ninth Street Goelack Charles Turdass Ida Watts Iin Shay

Trial in Haines Case Takes New Turn In Court

Witness Skura faced cross examination as defense urged arrest for perjury after tangled testimony. Judge weighed perjury charges while the jury heard that Skura may have misremembered key details of the shooting incident. The trial proceeded with tense testimony and ongoing deliberations.

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