Kingsley Notes and Local Appointments and News
Miss Kate Wood resigns from the Bell telephone board to teach in Old Mission. Walter Webster and Miss Marsh Vasser wed Sept. 10 at her parents’ home with Rev. S J Hail officiating. Friday was field day at Fife Lake with the Kingsley cornet band providing music. Various local visits, travels, and moves are noted, including Dr J J Brownson’s typhoid pneumonia, and a planned ice cream social and open air concert by the Kingsley cornet band on Oct. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife Lake
Kingsley Cornet Band
Leland Tripp
Winnie Rial
Ann Arbor
J. J. Brownson
Dickie
Milford
Hall
Davisburg
Cook
Hodge
D. L. Ensign
Michigan
Leland
Ervey Tripp
Buckley
Wexford
Chas
Anson
Manton
Franra Newmarch
Anspect and Sons
Adolph and
Robbie
Columbus
Janie McMurray
Travoyose City
Burtis
Halladay
George Lockhart
Traverse City
Howard Duan
Lizzie Cronknite
Kalamazoo
Kingsley Cornet
Stinson
Bert McCarthy
U. of M
Arthur Mardew
Fires Threaten Wexford Center Homes As Rain Helps
Forest fires cause heavy damage in Wexford Center with rain aiding defenses. EE W Rohr and family narrowly escaped engulfment as smoke and heat trapped them in a hot house. Local visits show town activity including churchgoers and a Sunday school convention set for October 4 at the Church of Christ.
Made of wool CLOTHCRAFT clothes stand in
Pleasing customers keeps them coming back with better clothes at lower prices each season. The store stresses mutual benefit by aligning customer interests with shop goals.
Holiday Camp Move Remains for Winter
The forward family has relocated to camp for the winter. Willis Southwick and wife visited Beulah for fruit last week. Mrs. Bell Baird and two daughters from Oden are visiting her sister Mrs. Myers. May Southwick traveled to Benzonia to aid her brother's ill wife. The Pomona charge Rev C Sanders faces declining health as the Evangelical church quarterly meeting draws a large crowd with sermons by Presiding Elder Hettler of Grand Rapids on Sept 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istee
Forward
Willis Southwick
Beulah
Bell Baird
Oden
Myers
May Southwick
C. Sanders
Pomona
Evangelical Church
Hettler
Grand Rapids
Fire destroys W. A. Martin property in Wellston
In Wellston the home and blacksmith shop of W A Martin were burned Friday morning at about dawn. Firefighters, alerted by EE Baird and helpers, extinguished the blaze but the loss is total with no insurance. Norman Gunn aided in saving the depot. Visitors included William and David Maurer of Wellston and Dell Fairbanks with Gus Myers of Elk Rapids. Miss Mabelle Wairos returned to Brethren for a visit. The town note also mentions a carload of lumber received on the 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
William
David Maurer
Manistee
Dell Fairbanks
Gus Myers
Elk Rapids
Mr. Harris
Chicago
Mabelle Wairos
Brethren
W. A. Martin
EE. EL. Baird
Norman Gunn
Obituary of Birs Clandace Bisard Pioneer of Grand Traverse
Birs Clandace Bisard born August 18 1887 in Ohio died September 25 in Blair township aged 1 1 years one month seven days after a long illness. She joined the M I church over 40 years ago and helped in Monroe Center class since its organization. Funeral at Monroe Center church with choir singing placed beside her husband in Monroe cemetery. She leaves two sons George near Grawn and Homer in Grant and a brother Edward Aldrich of Grawn. EB W Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clandace Bisard
Aldrich
Ohio
Blair Township
Sane
M. I
Monroe Center
Grand Traverse County
Monroe Center Church
Anderson
Eleep
Jesus
Monroe
George
Grawn
Homer
Grant
Edward Aldrich
Proemont notes and local visits in town
A series of brief hometown items record births travels and visits. A baby boy A J Otto born to Mr and Mrs Dave Courturier returned home after supervising a new warehouse. Herman Pertner of Traverse City visited with his parents W Herrington of Solon passed through. Buss Gertrude Homminger left for St Josephs Academy Adrian. William Master of Elk Rapids was in town on business. Teresa Hohnettberg spent a day in Traverse City. Oliver Brow and Mrs Brigs were seen around Maple City and Traverse City. Mrs Versnyder remains ill. Residents attended the Suttons Bay county fair last week on September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provemont
Dave Couturier
A. J. Otto
Bodis
Herman Pertner
Traverse City
W. Herrington
Solon
Buss Gertrude Homminger
St. Joseph's Academy
Adrian
Elk Rapids
Community Notes and Socials From Summit City
Mrs P R Bogart has been sick the past week. Little Linke Taylor is on the sick list. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Ed Stryke is very ill with little hope of recovery. Mrs Emma Stoyke helped at her mother's home. Orrin Taylor visited his cousin Mrs Sarah Taylor. Fire nearly burned Sears Evans house Sunday evening. Heavy rain saved house and outbuildings. Mrs Clarissa Evans sold a house and two lots in Summit City. George Parker of Jingsley buying them. The Aid met Mrs Dave Pender last Wednesday and tied a comforter. Mrs Pender hosted watermelon for the ladies. They will meet Dr Lester Wheat in two weeks. Gleaners met in the Grange hall in Summit City last Tuesday, initiated one member, then refreshments. Social at Mr and Mrs Frank Box home Thursday evening Oct Lth hosted by the Gleaners. Everyone invited to room and bring a friend, members to attend. Proceeds to aid the Gleaner Clearinghouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarissa Evans
Summit City
George Parker
Jingsley
Dave Pender
Pender
Lester Wheat
Grange Hall
Frank Box
Gleaners
Gleaner Clearing House
H. R. Pettine
Glen Brugh
Indiana
H.geary
G. W. Benson
Traverse City
J. B. Byer
B. T.hoover
Mansfield
WA. Stump
Nappanee
Ind
General Conference of the Brethren of Christ Church
Michigan
J. FH. Buyer
Mayfield Fire Destroys Tom Oller House and Nearby Camps
Brush fires last week burned the Tom Oller residence on the Wim J Oller estate. Frank Taylor aided by strenuous effort saved the other residence and farm outbuildings. Frank Carver and Howard Whiting of Traverse City checked properties in danger. Kirkpatrick watched a new camp for Mrs Gibbs. A farther camp was burned and about 60 cords of bolts lost. Rain from Sunday night into Monday helped quell the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield
Tom Oller
Wim
Bere
Local notes on fires, arrivals, and family events
Fire suppression relief follows. John Wirkpatrick returns from North Dakota harvest work. Hotel foundation wall completed. Mr. Styker back at Soldier's Home after ten days at home. Lon Little welcomes a daughter. Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Art Biddlecome dies. Rev. Hall officiates. Mrs. A. S. Barnum sprains knee. Mrs. Fred Tabberer hosts visit from Mrs. Kidder of Tustin. Kirkpatrick family hosts daughter and grandson visiting from Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wirkpatrick
North Dakota
Mr. Styker
Grand Japids
Lon Little
Art Biddlecome
Mr. Hall
Kingsley
A. S. Barnum
Fred Tabberer
Kidder
Tustin
Kirkpatrick
West Elmira Fire Chronicle and Local Travel News
West Elmira residents recall a weekend of fires and rain aiding salvation from a large blaze. Mr and Mrs Ed Lake moved household goods after the fire while Dan Pratt handles lumber work. Local visits include C Bates and Mrs Lake traveling to Traverse City and families from Honor and Elmira meeting. Potatoes and corn work fill farmers' days.
Fires threaten H Geary's buildings in forest near Oviatt
The article notes a rapid response by neighbors saving H Geary's buildings from a blaze that started in dry grass near the forest. It mentions fire-fighting by Oviatt volunteers, a large local effort, and forest fire concerns after a Sunday rain. Also references community visits, relocations, and church organizers in Michigan and Indiana.
Port Oneida Notes and Local Events
A Port Oneida resident attended the wedding of Mr Charles Brunson to Anna Mikula. Mr Peter Behrens entertains his daughters Mrs Liltie Babb of Washington and Mrs Margaret Schmidt of Frankfort Mich. Mr George Juane called on Mrs Darwin. George Barley and wife with P J Burtiend left for Buffalo. Miss Rachel Werner visits mother Mrs Ben Holland and plans to go to Chicago October 1 for the winter. School opens Monday with Miss Anderson as teacher. Several residents expect to have telephones installed this week. Fire delays prevented Mr Freeman from keeping his Sunday appointment. Mrs Nancy M Hanson of Hamburg N Y reports a child burned and treated with Dr Thomas electric oil, the child then sleeping unrestfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Oneida
Alr
Chas, Brunson
Anna Mikula
Peter Behrens
Liltie Babb
Washington
Margaret Schmidt
Frankfort
Mich
George Juane
Darwin
George Barley
P. J. Burtiend
Buffalo
Rachel Werner
Ben Holland
Chicago
Miss Anderson
Freeman
Barley and Burfiend Visit Buffalo En Route to Niagara
Maple City travelers Mr. and Mrs. George Barley and P. Burfiend passed through town last Wednesday en route for Buffalo where Barley once lived. Burfiend will see Mrs. Burfiend's brother as part of the trip and stop in Lansing on the return. Also mention of Dean's Rez ulets as a laxative aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple City
George Barley
Burfiend
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Smoke Shrouds Frankfort Area With Lake Fire Threats
Forest fires blanket the Frankfort region for a month with dense smoke that obscures Point Betsey light, disrupts navigation, and drives ships inland. Liner captains report near misses as fog signals and whistles boom hourly. a heavy northwest gale and rain finally begin to ease the smoky danger, Sept 30.
Elk Lake News Briefs Include Births and Fair Plans
Elk Lake notes report two daughters born to Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lash last Wednesday. Miss Pearl Curry eyes Traverse City Tuesday for a new position. Families visit Elk Rapids and Wim Gay's. infant of Mrs. Suhel Prentice shows improvement. Firefighters battled a blaze Sunday west of Petobago Creek behind A M Campbells. rain followed easing concerns. George Curry and Gurney Beecham visited Wm. Currys. Sept. 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Lake
Willis Lash
Gilpin
Rose
Traverse City
Pearl Curry
Arthur Robinson
Ruby
Sarah Thompson
Elk Rapids
Wim, Gay's
Suhel Prentice
Winnie
Ora Ridler
Petobago Creek
A.M. Campbell
Lowell Spurs
George Curry
Gurney Beecham
Wm. Curry
Maple Ity Social Update From Michigan and Ohio
Mrs. Dr Burke departed to tour southern Michigan while Mr and Mrs Phillips journeyed to Ohio. Residents attended Suttons Bay fair last week. A box night yielded five dollars. E Densmore and wife left for a visit with son Midas and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Burke
Michigan
Phillips
Ohio
Suttons Bay
Densmore
Midas
Gratitude for Neighbor Helpers After Fire
The Williams family expresses thanks to neighbors and to Jas Wilson and sons and the Joad of men from Oviatt and vicinity who came early Sunday morning to fight a fierce wind fueled blaze and saved their home. God abundantly bless them all.
Mr and Mrs J Bird Travel to Keystone Today
Mr and Mrs J Bird of Rapid City visited Keystone today in what appears to be a personal trip. The brief item notes their movement without further context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bird
Rapid City
Keystone
Joente
Sunday School Convention at Interlochen October 10
The Grant and Green Lake Sunday school convention meets at Interlochen with morning and afternoon sessions. Speakers include Mrs. C Barnard Rev J Priestley and Rev Quinn, plus papers on Our Greatest Need and The Penny Idea. Lunch served. includes a round table and delegate election. Fred Trumbull and Amelia Kelley of Burdickville wed last Monday at Leland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant and Green Lake
Interlochen
C. Barnard
Henry Sackett
Dye
George Herron
J. Preistley
Barnard
F. W. Miller
C. Hester Gates
Rev. Quinn
Ottinger
Fred Trumbull
Amelia Kelley
Burdickville
Leland
Honor Alich Sept 29 Social News Items From Honor
Sept 29 special notes report a revival of outdoor festivities with a fife and drum corps delighting residents last Saturday. Mrs. Fewlass, wife of the school superintendent, is ill at home under care. Local fires destroy buckwheat crop. travelers visit Honor while others depart for Manistee and Traverse City. District Deputy Cath solicits new M W of A members. Archie Bannatyne resumes saloon business. Community mentions of lumber camps and Naubinway mill close for season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife and
Thomas Fewlass
F. W. Fewlass
Charley Iliott
S Fretzell
Isogene Setwell
Platte River
Jim. S. Clark
Manistee
Cath
M. W
Archie Bannatyne
Swan Johnson
John Lewis
Petoskey
Frank
Traverse City
Mild Laxative for Baby's Bowels Endorsed by Doctor
A well known doctor warns against harsh purgatives for babies and recommends Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe pleasant laxative for the whole family. The ad cites mothers and users from multiple states praising its effectiveness for indigestion constipation and stomach trouble in children and adults. Free samples offered by mail to first time users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mattie Crouch
Typtronville
Tenn
Almon Wells
Jamaica
A. B. Cunningham
Fresno
Calif
Flora Mebrew
Bow Crock
Kan
Caldwell
Mary J. Young
Burlington
Alice Miller
Cianal Dover
Ohio
Jr. Caldwell
Caldwell Gilde
Monticello
Bouncing Baby Boy Spurs Local House Additions
The month sees new construction including a school house project, Flanigan Bros warehouse extension, Sparks warehouse work, and several residence additions. Nas supplied carpenters at a premium for months as work progressed in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanigan Bros
Sparks
Nas
Strike ends in Winnipeg with 20000 rail workers affected
Winnipeg reports the Canadian Pacific railway mechanics strike began August 4 and involved about 20,000 workers. The strike was declared off September 30 with settlement terms not yet announced. Also noted is Mrs. L Roscoe Jett visiting Toledo and Norwalk, Ohio, to see relatives, including sister Mrs. F D Kellorge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacifie Railway
Woo
Remedies for nasal catarrh and farm lease notice
Do the right thing if you have nasal catarrh. Get My’s Cream Balm at once. Do not use catarrh powders that may contain cocaine. Fly’s Cream Balm soothes secretions in the nose and throat. Also an Oklahoma farm lease: 160 acres in the Creek Nation, near a growing town, three miles away. Michigan farmer sought to raise polalous two crops in one year. address WH BE. Asahelby, Northport, Mich. 2-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mly
Fly
Ely
Iy Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Oklahoma
Grawing Town
Michigan
Ashelby
Northport
Mich
Ock
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Arkansas
Cood
Toleo
Indlenapeotis
A. E. Clark
G. l. Fenton
Lydia Brown
Edna Wall
Wenton's Hall
Paul Stoyke
Clarry Gray
Ottawa
Upper Peninsula
Frank Danford
Earl Weatherly
Dayton Schell
Jesse Brown
Wexford Center
EE. W. Rohr
Irwin Barr
D. Chalfants
T. Myers and
Famly
Johnson
Mr. Sanders
Scottville
Claude Downer
Bernie Cooper
Noffsinger
S. Clark
George Downer
Clotterman
Church of Christ
Ella Griffith
Porward
Nelson Borst
Frank Lewis
Sanders
Fletcler
Burke Lewis
Stoto S
Weilbelm
EB. W. Wood
West Elmira
R. Bates
BE. I. Lake
Lake
Dan Pratt
C. P. Bates
Lloyd Bates
Carl Gray
LeBron
Elmer Abbey
Lois Rogers
Gertrude Brooks
Rufus R. Bates
Wil Clark
John Clark
Ed Lake
Daniel Pratt
Sylvester Reed
Dave Smith
Will Lake
Bert Case
Thomas
Nancy M. Hanson
Hamburg, N.Y
Dean
Betsey
Nelson
H. A. Kingdon
Dick Putney
Riz
T. H. Sherman
B. H. Bracken
EL L. & Co
Howard Whiting
L F. Fuller
Pratt Et al
City of Traverse City
Wm. M. Gibson
Hugh Boyd
Harrison Pulcipher
Grace M. Sheffer
Ney
Kasd
Serena MecMalen
Elta M. Tillapaugh
George Carroll
H. Carroll
Andrew Carroll
Lawrence Carroll
Wai Af
Carroll
Win
Andrew Carrol
Chas. O. Smith
Wm. F. Harsha
Jonanna Weisler
Chas. H. Carpenter
P. H
W. P. Croiser
Emory Happy
Geo
Widrng
W. Hulette
Ith
Geo. W. Hulett
Melvin C. Craig
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Re Speel Range
Kivenhen
Globe Dept. Store
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