Happenings in the Wet County
Hazel Chamberlain returned home after two weeks with her sister Mrs. Will Rice of Battle Creek. Several residents traveled to Battle Creek on Thursday and Sunday visits were exchanged with family and friends across Battle Creek Pennfield Urbandale Augusta and Ease Leroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Chamberlain
Will Rice
Battle Creek
Rob Sherman
Ellen Guy
Jessie
South Climax
Jori Bowles
Frank Dohnson
Doane Paley
Rey. Shannon
Emery Avery
Ease Leroy
M. Vaughn
Ruby Hicks
Pennfield
M. Sprague
Raymond
R. Tatboter
Datiie Creek
Easter Socials and Local Notices in Athens Illinois
ATHENS ILL Easter visitors include T Morris and wife with Karl Miller and wife of Albion. Easter fair by Congregational ladies a success. Will Haurned wife expecting a baby boy around April 10. Erona Aanks of Leonidas visited Greenfield and Lola Ritter. J M Standiford and spouses at service for Arthur Standiford in Kalamazoo. Mrs Seth Holmes dies near town after peritonitis. Funeral held at Reform Church with Eastern Star burial at Burr Oak cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Il.t. Morris
Karl Miller
Albion
Congregational Church
Pata
Apel
Erona Aanks
Leonidas
Eo- Greenfieht
Lola. Ritter
Vicksburg
Groves Fox
J.M
Reform Church
Eastern Star
Burr Oax
South Bedford Social News Highlights
C P Smith and wife of Derby spent the week with Joseph Lee and wife in South Bedford. L G T M M party attendees in Augusta included Mrs Hoyer and others. Henry Simons and daughter visited Mrs Will Wakefield in Augusta. An Easter dinner hosted by Chas Simons and wife for Roy Tobias and families. Fred Lindhurst hosted Chas Lindhurst and wife from Battle Creek. Mrs Elbert Baker shows gradual recovery. Julian Day returned from near Ceres after visiting his son Herbert. Mrs C Pierce and children visited Charlotte to see her ill husband. David Watts back at school after mumps. Chester Clevengers ill with rheumatism. A Bornham moved near Climax. Mrs Alice Beebee of Vicksburg visited Henry and Chas Simons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P Smith
Derby
Joseph Lee
Mesdames E. Hoyer
W. Willison
H. Gilson
Augusta
Henry Simons
EB. Orus
Wieforner
Will Wakefield
Chas, Simons
Roy Tobias
Lansing
Ceres
Herbert
C. Pierce
Charlotte
David Watts
Chester Clevengers
A. Bornham
Climax
Alice Beebee
Vicksburg
Henry
Chas. Simons
B. W. Philips
Ohy Pamons Grange
Athens
D.L. Philips
Ind. W. Philips
Henry Randt
Cleveland Case
Ed Koateh
Ernest Holenbeck
Aihens
BR. W. Porter's
Joo
Leona
Wayne Flanders
Golda
Henry Philips
Ora Sayers
Bernice
Mean Tangs
Neal
Neva Spacer
Leo
Leona Planders
Oak Grove
Grandme Eyre
East
Newton
Frank Hurd
East Leroy
Harry Burkhardt
Weing
J. Smith
RB. W. Porter
Henry Spooner
Ceresco
Johna Smith
Sonday
Leonz
Flanders
Eff
Neva Spooner
Albert [Agelshaw
Gupp
Cross
Herbert Spooner
Battle Creek
Angle
C. D
Bellevue Social Roundup and Local Happenings
Ralph King and family visited Elmer Barrett and wife in North Convis. Theodore Boehmer bought out Frank Neadham’s livery in Bellevue. W C Dyer rented his Bellevue hotel to John Pease of Charlotte. Anns Denniston took a bookkeeper post at 2 Store in Bronson Aronday. Julia Barrett hosted friends from Esisbrook Saturday evening. Easter visits and travel noted across the community with church notices and Masonic invitation for the 23d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph King
Miss Chapman
Elmer Barrett
Theodore Boehmer
Frank Neadham
Bellevue
John Pease
Charlotte
Anns Denniston
Bronson Aronday
Julia Barrett
Esisbrook
Palniiter
Elmer
Pennheid
A.M
Kalimo
Narrow escape from a mad horse injury in Wisconsin
Biren of Leetoun Wisconsin escaped serious harm after a severe saddle wound developed. Doctors could not heal the frightful sore until Bucklen's Arnica salve was applied, reportedly curing the wound completely. The ad promotes Arnica salve for ulcers burns boils eczema sores bruises and pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biren
Leetoun
Wis
Bucklen
Bradshaw
Davis District Social Notes and Local Visits
Mary McAuliffe and Geo Kimerick visited Prank Tooley and wife on Sunday. Mrs Win Brewer and son Reynard called on Mrs J Kimerick in Kellogg district Wednesday. Harold Yost wife of Curt West Albion spent Sunday with Jas Keck family. Mrs Matthew Kerwin of Deve rea u eaued on the Misses McAulliffe Thursday. James Keck lost a valuable horse Sunday. Fred Brandt of Snyder district spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Dorothy Smith. Mesdames Wm Kimerick George Kimerick and Chas Kimmer and daughter Naomi attended the hh A S at Mrs Bessie Tooley's Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McAuliffe
Geo. Kimerick
Marion
Tooley
Win. Brewer
Reynard
Kimerick
Kelloge
Harold Yost
Ann
Ccurt West Albion
Jas.Keck
Matthew Kerwin
Devereaus i
McAulliffe
James Keck
Easter party and school fundraiser at Geo Rundle home
Estabrook Comedy Club members and friends held an Easter gathering at Julia Barrett’s Bellevue home with games and refreshments. A Heart Social for the school will be hosted by Geo Rundle on Friday April 21. Several entries note family visits and local student enrollments reaching eighty, with multiple households mentioned in the area around Pine Lake and Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estabrook Comedy Club
Julia. Jarrett
Bellevue
Sally Smart
Geo. Rundle
Linus Cook
Pine Lake
Eva Wood
Hadwin
Julia Barrett
Myra
Wetmore
Hubert McCaffery
Walter Scott
Alice Wood
Minnie Walker
Earl Wood
Lea Treadwell
Familly
Ld. Co. Wepture’s
Lena Barrington
Marshall
Robert Fuller
Chas. Dowding
Waster
Frank Stuits
Clarence Caines
G. Cusines
Porter District Social Notes From Battle Creek Trip
C Potter made a business trip to Battle Creek on Monday. Geo Clute and family spent Sunday at Harry Hrownell s in Marengo. Mrs James Weaver, Alice and Gey Weever spent Sunday at Fred Heral ton s. Charles Lane and wife of Marshall spent Wednesday with Mrs How Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KK. C. Potter
Battle Creek
Geo, Clute
Harry Hrownell
Marengo
James Weaver
Alice
Gey Weever
Fred Heralton
Charles Lane
Marshall
How Potter
Pine Creek Community Notes And Visits
Kares Rendle and wife returned home from a visit in Battle Creek. E C Parker and family are to Torin to Galesburg. Mrs F B Hoyt has been under the doctor's care but is improving now. The Easter supper at the Baptist church was well attended. Will Scout is still very poorly. Grandma Rundle was on the street Monday for the first time all winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kares Rendle
Battle Creek
Village Life in Ceresco and Nearby Communities
The note filled with names records visitors and residents in Ceresco and surrounding towns. It mentions Mamie Ulich of Ann Arbor, Elizabeth Smith of Marshal and many local households, travel to Kalamazoo for a funeral, remodeling of a parsonage, school closings, and a funeral at Loelong. The piece reflects social ties, arrivals, departures, and community events.
North Marshall Social Notes Quiet Week
Ruth Benthy is at home for a few weeks. Nellie Laneridge spent Sunday in Marshall. Ray and Bernice VanArman and Grace Lamphier of the Ward district will take the eighth grade examination in Mar a PT Lazares and wife of Burtinton visited D Bushnell’s last week. Mr and Mrs Chatterdon of Battle Creek spent Sunday at HD Sush ness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Marshall
Ruth Benthy
Nellie Laneridge
Marshal
Ray
Bernice VanArman
Grace Lamphier
Mara
Lazares
Burtinton
D. Bushnell
Mrs. Chatterdon
Battle Creek
Sushness
Midnight in the Ozarks Ailing Traveler Backs Patent Cure
Hiram Scranton of Clay City Illinois suffers a prolonged cough in the mountains and, urged by creditors, tries Dr. King's New Discovery. He reports it saved his life and helped him work again. The ad touts the remedy for coughs colds asthma croup hoarseness and related ailments with a one dollar price and a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozarks
Hiram Scranton
Clay City
Gredeetors
Imate
Dr. King
Humphreys Specifics for Wide Range of Ailments Sold
An 19th century advertisement offers DUNCHREYS POMEO MEDICINS CO remedies for congestion fever worms coughs dyspepsia and more. It lists numerous conditions including fever rheumatic pains digestive complaints and nervous debility and invites purchases by mail or receipt of money from New York corners Nine and Ann Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druzmisté
pHoa Dunchreys Pomeo, Medicins CO
Ann &Troets
New York
Cure Your Kidneys and Back Ailments with Doan's Pills
Silt text touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues. Mrs Adam Ties testifies to back pain relief and bladder problems after using the product, bought at F G Seaman Co. Drug Store and kept on hand. Foster-Silburn Co. Buffalo is listed as sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bright
Adam Ties
Marshall Ave
Marshall
F. G. Seaman & Co
Wirs
Foster-Silburn Co
Buffalo
North Marengo Social Gossip Highlights Local Visits
Local residents share Sunday visits and dinners with extended families across Marengo and nearby towns. Notable names include Cushman, Messenger, Philips, Spooner, Flanders, and Lane. events include Easter egg baskets for students and a school dance at Stanly Horsey.
Community Notices and Family Updates from Cleveland District
The Cleveland district reports social visits and family events. The Convis group meets Thursday at one o clock with Mrs Cynthia Cresnmag. The little son born to Mr and Mrs Frank Ranger Sunday lived only a few hours. Various local residents including Mr Templeton and families marked birthdays and Easter visits. Easter services and decorations drew attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Dist
Gonvis
Convis
L. A
Cynthia
Prank Ranger
Charles
Robert Bently
Tandfanher
Mr. Templeton
Alts
Hattie Hugpgett
Ceresco
Templeton
Same
Trene
Vance Greenman
Fred
Lucy Francis
Battle Creek
Jirs
John ‘Thomas
Rey
Mrs. J. Wilburn
Herbert Flynn
Fred Uugpett
Sweet Powders for Children Remedy Note
Mother approves Sweet Powders for Children described as relieving feverishness bad stomach teething disorders moving and regulating the bowel and a pleasant remedy for worms. Used by Dr Amattess for 22 years. Nerve fast. Aus Hrupgisis B5c. Sample SRE Address a S Olmoted LeRor NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amattess
A. S. Olmoted
LeRor NY
Electric Light and Water Report Continued From Last Week
Rates for water set from ten to twenty cents per thousand gallons. Hydrant rental charged at $2.73 monthly. Taps and meters inventory dated April 1, 1920 and 1911 show totals for customers, taps, meters, contracts and related ledgers. Itemized values include pumping station, real estate, sundries, stand pipe, supplies, and capital stock figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elty
Sueas Ee
Wese
Ees
M.U.R
Renee Wees
SOEAE
Ieee
Local justice inquiry hints at state matters unresolved
A fragmentary note references a state inquiry and justice concerns, mentioning figures named Roy and Geersl Por. Details are unclear but imply ongoing investigations or questions about state actions and accountability.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tarerene Gammings
Cattle Creek
Marshall Bird
Benny Selcomb
Urbandale
Jennie Albert
Boward Bevier
C. M. Burke
Dan Powers
Peter Stanley
John Edwards
Priday
South Bedford
North Convis
Davis District
Estabrook
Porter
Pine Creek
Hart & Sen
Coon Marshall, Mick
Mamie. Ulich
Ann Arbor
Elizabeth Smith
D. Smith
Power
Kalamazoo
Aod Dirs. Struble
Gautte Creek
P. Conroy
Kellay
Maude
Josephine
Palten
de Fred Cummings
Andrew Sutherland
Russell Pierce
California
Michigan
May Cavenaugh
Charles Motv
Lena Allen
Elvira Bowen
Thos. Dickson
Hyde
Bante Creek
Rita Biggs
Donald
Chitago
Tom Comstock
B. Mingle
S. Win
Preston
Mmmatt
Whiting Butching's
DeBland
Grand Rapids
Fred Lutz
E. Jackson
Battle Cresk
Win. Mickel’s
W.C. T
Maréaga
Pred Lury
Ypsilinl
Detroit
H. Ren
Andrew Sutheriand's
Jones
Allegan
C. Jones
Vierce
Jackson
Union City
ML. Pleasant
Wattle Creek
Humphreys
North Marengo
Jessie Cushman
Ernest Cushman
Geo. Cooley
Elgin Wagner
Chas. Cushman
Wilfred Ansell
Chas. Messenger
Clara Messenger
Rhodes
Louis Laupp
Luya Shultz
S. Woh
King
Tally
Geo, Cushman
Mrs. Kinesid
Gregory
Homer
Eugene Wagner
Lee
Henry Kibler
Earl Cushman
Marenau
Newton, Dist
Devay
Beatrice
Marshall Merchant
Burnett
West Green Street
City
Bauile Creek
Mich
E. R. Page
Electric Light and Water Report
Baz
Financial Statement
Water Works Department
Uabelieies
Wwe Eee
the Commercial Savings Bank
W. T. Phelps
Ashier
W. 2. Dibble
HM. U. R
Nralam Azo Diveston
Jacksom
Tprown
Daakson
Roy
Geersl Pori
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