Old Settlers Meet Northport Reelected Historian
The Grand Traverse Herald reports the Northport Old Settlers meeting closed mid afternoon with W S Anderson reelected historian. FE Sprague proposed a constitutional amendment moving future meetings to the second Wednesday in June, which passed unanimously. Festivities included Traverse City band performances, a strong welcome from Northport and a long fact-filled address by J J McLaughlin of Elk Rapids on local history.
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Old Settlers
Northport
W. S. Anderson
FE. &. Sprague
Traverse City
Suttons Bay
Aew
J. J. McLaughlin
Elk Rapids
Hoyt & Babcock
Mike Gay
J. N. Smith
Thhey
Chicago
Grand Traverse
Mr. Smith
J. W. Milliken
Frank Hamilton
Grand ‘Raverse Herald
Leelanau
Odd Fellows
EE. L. Sprague
F. J. Bryan
Methodist Church
St Francis Commencement Dramatizes The Miracle of Roses
A large crowd witnessed St Francis school commencement at City Opera House. The drama The Miracle of Roses featured capable amateur actors with standout performances. The opening chorus My Own United States impressed, with white dresses and American colors. Miss C Secor delivered a thoughtful salutatory about beginnings, patience, and the journey ahead.
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St. Francis
St. Francis School
City Opera House
United States
Miss C. Secor
Servia's Bloody Feud Explodes in Serbian History
A Belgrade Herald report traces the origin of Servia’s dynastic feud from Kara George’s revolt to Milosh Obren and the late 19th century struggles. It recounts betrayals that shaped the Obren and Karageorge lines, leading to the current murder and succession legend surrounding King Milan and Queen Natalie’s era.
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Servia
Belgrade
Sergia
Inter Ocean
Hadji Mustapha
George
Peter
Kara
Kara George
Austria
Napoleon
Russia
Milosh
Milosh Abren
Balkan
Milosh Obren
Vienna
Milan
Michael
Alexander
Sara George
Obren
Old Milosh
Peter Karageorge
Uving
Lucerne
Draga Maschin
Natalie
Thompsonville club eyed for Detroit Independents games
Thompsonville Michigan club backs a plan to host the Detroit Independent baseball team at their park or at Traverse City venues. The Thompsonville Baseball Association says several independent teams could be played this summer, signaling a possible season of fast ball in the area.
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Thompsonville
Detroit Independents
Michigan
Mich
Traverse City
Detroit Independent
Thompsonville B. B. Association
Teachers in Early Days in Trav erse City Schools
Mrs J Ellis of Sturgis Michigan writes to correct a historic school roster from 1850s to 1860s referencing Rev J Crum who taught during 1864 65 and who cried at news of President Lincoln s assassination in March 1865 She notes Archie Jamieson and Rev Henry Blake as later instructors and recalls the old days with nostalgia.
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J. Ellis
the Herald
Sturgis
Traverse City
Er. J. Crum
Archie Jamie
Henry Blake
Crum
J. Isllis
Mich
North Yakima Welcomes John A Perry From Petoskey
John A Perry now located in North Yakima Washington writes that the city of about 7000 people lies on the Northern Pacific line in the Yakima valley fruit belt. He notes over 6000 carloads of fruit and vegetables shipped last season with prospects for this season higher. The valley is irrigated by mountain snowmelt water and the Yakima river runs through the city feeding the vast region.
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Washington
John A. Perry
Petoskey
North Yakima
Wash
Thomas T. Bates
Northern Pacific Railroad
Yakima Valley
Great Fruit Belt
Tacoma
Seattle
Yakima
Columbia
Oregon
Band Association Formed in Grand Traverse Region
A Northport meeting drew four representative bands to form a Grand Traverse area band association. J Gray was elected chairman and Charles A Skelcher secretary. A September convention is planned in the city to unite about 50 to 75 bands for a noncompetitive tour of regional music.
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Northport
Grand Traverse
Old Settlers
J. Gray
Charles A. Skelcher
Fire damages Fooch building and steamer Rebecca
A fire on Wednesday June 9 damaged the Fooch building housing the steamer Rebecca during winter. Owner 3B. St Boughey was away, so the boat was not yet in commission. Geo H Higgins of Grand Rapids, and W P Darling and W ja Kreeger of Kalamazoo raised the alarm and helped fight the blaze. Water from the lake aided, bucket brigade worked well, boat badly scorched, building slightly damaged.
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Fooch
Rebecca
St. Boughey
Geo. H. Higgins
Grand Rapids
W. P. Darling
W. Ja, Kreeger
Kalamazoo
David Tweddle Pioneer of Leelanau County Dies at 74
David Tweddle longtime Leelanau County pioneer died at his Empire home on Tuesday June 9 from a paralytic stroke suffered a week earlier. He leaves wife and six children: Jr Tweddle of Grand Rapids, George Tweddle of Empire, Mrs Fred Hallett, and William Ida and Jessie all at home. Born in England, he emigrated as a young man and served as county treasurer for many years. He resided in Leelanau County for many years and was held in high esteem.
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David Tweddle
Leelanau County
Empire
Jr. Tweddle
Grand Rapids
George Tweddle
Fred Hallett
William
Ida
Jessie
Mr. Tweddle
Ingland
America
Hig County
M. Mijatovitch
London
Mowbray House
Alexander
Boston
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Hong Kong
Daily Mail
Mary A. Johnson
Brownstown
Ind
Roosevelt
Washington
Florence Nightingale
Hampshire
England
Germany
Friedrich
East Las Vegas
New Mexico
San Billo
Milton J. Flood
Jie
Massachusetts
E. P. Hoyt
New York
Adirondacks
American Zionists’ Congress
Pittsburg
Palestine
United States
Ware
Snyman
General Fouche
New York City
Chihuahua
General Viljoen
South Africa
Colorado
San Luis Valley
la Veta
Tennessee
Marshall
Leadville
Cripple Creek
Arkansas
Margaret Danielson
Cambridge
Minn
Treasury Department
United States Treasury
Wammonton
N. J
Jena Werner
Frederick Werner
Werner
Maccabees Gather For Two Day Macabees Rally In Boyne
Charlevoix county Macabees assemble in Boyne Michigan for a two day gathering drawing crowds from nearby towns. An expected 2000 visitors attend with parade bands athletic events and four base ball teams. Perry Powers Cadillac and J. J. Burns L O T M leader will speak in the park while visiting teams display degree work at Maccabee hall.
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Boyne
Mich
Maccabees
Charlevoix County
Perry I. Powers
Cadillac
J. J. Burns
Maccabee Hall
Michigan crop report notes frost damage across fruits
Lansing Michigan release reports the late month freeze caused widespread damage to nearly all fruit crops with prospects deteriorating for the season. The terse bulletin highlights reduced yields and uncertain outlook for growers statewide.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan Crop Report
Dr Miles Remedies Featured In Personal Health Claims
An old clipping recounts testimonials for Dr Miles' Restorative Nervine and Anti Pain Pills. It describes sciatic rheumatism relief, heart symptoms cured, and praise from various individuals. The piece also mentions other General News items and oblique references to medical philanthropy and public notices.
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la Grippe
Miles
Dr. Miles
Fred Myers
Redfield
Peach crop prospects vary by region in the state
The report notes curl leaf favors peach shrinkage and colder regions may see smaller fruit yields. Northern counties show brighter prospects, with a table listing fruit crop percentages across varieties as of the present time.
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Pres
Classroom row over diploma ends with vacant chair
At commencement exercises a female classmate was seated ahead of Wildhack who refused to attend after his seat was not moved. He did not appear and 113 chairs remained empty. Authorities plan to withhold his diploma. In Sapello valley New Mexico a wall eight inches deep breached, destroying crops and killing many sheep.
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Ored
Wildhack
Emmerich
Sapello Valley
New Mexico
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