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Newspaper

Grand Traverse Herald

Location

Traverse City, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

2

Memorial Service For Mrs Stiles At W C T U Meeting

At the regular W C T U meeting a memorial service honored Mrs A Stiles longtime secretary. Her chair bore black drapery and sprays of chrysanthemums signifying four members lost in eight months. Readings from the 14th chapter of St John and a prayer followed a duet by Mrs Dell and Mrs Buller. Reverend Wright of Asbury Church spoke, noting Mrs Stiles life of good deeds.

Reguar A. Stiles St. John C. C. Cooper Dell

Voice Family Return After 24 Years Far From Home

USAL Voice formerly of Northport now residing in Denver visited Northport with his wife and two children Florence and Birdie after 24 years away. Friends urged him to stay and take the Vernon to Chicago during a blizzard as he left for Denver on the Lawrence. The reunion included his sister Minnie Voice and other relatives at Mrs. A. A. Powers' home.

Grand Traverse US AL Voice Northport Denver Florence Birdie A. A. Powers Mr. Voice Chicago Lawrence Miss Minnie Voice Vernon

Man defies pressure to voyage. blizzard sinks Vernon

Time and Mr Voice resisted persuasion to alter plans and left that night with his sister aboard the Vernon. The blizzard trapped the ship, all aboard perished except one passenger, Mr Stone who died a year later from exposure. Mr Voice later returned to Michigan for a short visit but has not seen his hometown since.

Voice Lawrence Vernon Mr. Stone Mr. Voice West Michigan

Pioneer Mrs Josephine Bartz Dies at Monroe Center

Mrs Josephine Bartz of Traverse City died at Monroe Center Friday forenoon at 16 o clock aged 73 and had lived in the region 26 years. She was mother of ten, four surviving: Robert at Monroe Center, Will hospitalized at the asylum, John of this city, and Mrs Mary Raver of Malone Station. Funeral service set for Monday morning at the Catholic church near Monroe Center.

Josephine Bartz Traverse City Monroe Center Bartz Robert Will Asylum John Mary Raver Malone Station

Historical use of bloodhounds in warfare and pursuit

The article recalls how bloodhounds aided armies in historic campaigns such as Essex’s suppression of the Irish rebellion, and in Scottish feuds where kings and clans used tracking dogs to trap fugitives. It notes Wallace’s alleged hatred of pursuers and Bruce’s methods of escaping through river, tree, and water.

Earl of Essex Oflizabeth Scotland England Wallace Bruce Kiliue

Blunt Excuse Over Clergyman Teeth Rascal Story

An English clergyman on temporary duty injures his false teeth and cannot preach after a dentist’s post delays. In the vestry, the clerk delivers the corny excuse that the parson must wear artful teeth busted last Wednesday and has not received them from London, so the sermon is canceled. Carborundum, a product from the electric furnace, yields crystals that polish steel and diamonds.

London New York World

Painless Death For Kittens Reported By Institute

An annual report from the London Institute for Lost and Starving Cats describes a method to kill kittens or puppies using a chloroform-soaked wadding under a press cover. The text instructs pressing the cover, holding it for minutes, then leaving the body to stiffen before burial.

London Institute

Adoption of new state constitution shows 66 826 majority

Seventy three counties report to the secretary of state with 170 778 votes for adoption and 104 432 against, a majority of 66 826. Returns may raise the total by about 10 000. In Lansing several local residents are noted visiting or returning home for Thanksgiving and business, including Bliss Verona Wasson Alba. Mrs D A Williams and daughter. Miss Mary Bradshaw. Mrs Cora King Homestead. Frank Burns now of Manistique. Erwin Rawlings Mayfield township treasurer. W F P Fanck of Chicago trade calls. My Faneck. Fred A Doubleday. and others on local business.

Lansing Mich Secretary of State Cerona Bliss Verona Wasson Alba D. A. Williams Mary Bradshaw Frankfort Cora King Homestead Frank Burns Manistique Martin Bahle Suttons Dry H. Sturm Reed City Erwin Rawlings Mayfield Township W. FP. Fanck F. S. Webster Company Chicago Harvey Avery My. Faneck Yawmin & Erhe Manufacturing Company Fred A. Dowsleday Doubleday Brothers & Co

Personal notes from Saturday’s Record

Mrs. William Pittsburgh visited Cadillac today. Miss Anna Weber returned to Kingsley after visiting here. Mrs. Mary Shauger returned to Cheboygan after visiting here. Mrs. C. Swalm and two children went to Escanaba to locate. Mrs. M. Matchett returned to Wing sley. Miss Ethel Allison returned to Afan

William Pittsburgh Cadillac Anna Weber Kingsley Mary Shauger Cheboygan C. Swalm Escanaba M. Matchett Wingsley Ethel Allison Afan

The General Demand for a Simple Laxative Remedy

The Well Informed seek a mild liquid laxative known for safety and value. California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted remedy trusted by physicians for family use. Buy genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product. price 50 cents per bottle.

California Fig Syrup Co

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