River Wis Child Drowns After Field Search
Robbie E. Alexander six years old disappeared in a field near the Kalamazoo river while chasing a cow. A large search party found his body in about four feet of water near the riverbank. Coroner's inquest to determine cause, funeral held at the Christian church with mourners recalling the boy's faithful character and Christian faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbie E. Alexander
Mra
Walter H. Alexander
F. W
C. FE. Davis
Kalamazoo
Davis
Kingman
Groening
Fiz
Mora Perssana
Christ. Fox
The
Christian Church
Little Robbie
Death of Miss Sophie May Udell at Ypsilanti
Miss Sophie May Udell, 21, died suddenly at Ypsilanti while visiting with her mother for mineral water treatment. A beloved local resident since childhood, she graduated in 1880 and was renowned for her virtuous character. The funeral was conducted at home with Rev. J. E. Walton delivering the service and Oakridge Cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie May Udell
Ypsilanti
Hera
Legion
J. E. Walton
Oakridge Cemetery
B. Boyder
Noyes
H. EB. Holton
H. J. Coleman
M. H. Frink
C. B. McClure
County Convention Adopts Greenback Resolution at Grange Hall
A county convention at Grange hall with 25 greenbackers elected Edward White of Bedford as chairman and F A Iitaee as secretary. They resolved to oppose fusion with other parties except on a joint Greenback platform and selected delegates and alternates for the state convention at Lansing on August 17 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Hall
Edward White
Bedford
F. A. Iitaee
Greenback Party
Lansing
Aung
Edw'd White
Jus
A. Cortright
Clarence
Francis A. Stace
Marshall
Marvin French
Burlington
Thomse Huggett
Thos
Lane
Canvin
Alexander Connor
Battis Creek
Alexander Cunningham
Albion Town
Wm. A. Lace
Windstorm damages Bedford and Pennfield townships storm
A severe wind and hail storm tore through Bedford and Pennfield townships causing extensive damage. Apple trees and corn destroyed, windmills toppled, barns roofs blown, fences ruined, and livestock startled. Witnesses described the event as a hurricane like gale with a two mile wide track. No fatalities reported. Local reports note similar damage in nearby areas and scientific interest in the storm’s northwest track through the county. Land plaster advertised at J W Mentague’s lumber yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek Journal
Bedford
Peonfield
Z. Macomber
Beam
Dr. Watrous
Daniel Holtom
Thin City
Demorest
Pennfeld
Winomilla
Dan McAllister
Pennfield
Macomber
Barry
Eaton
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Robbie
Alexander
Wis
D. E. Millard
I. J. Manville
Millard
Paradise
Apiri
Battle Creeks
Martha
New York
Greenbackers
Lemmon Council
Greene
I. McDonough
Namiea
Albaugh & Cleveland
Hamilton & Day
Milea Fish Et al
Birch
State Street
Acrosa High Street
Nilamazoo Avenue
Jobo McKinstry
Kuldwazoo Avenue
Nouth
Fot
Jobn Walburne
Kalamazoo Avenue
McKinairy
Mopuzue
H. H. Henry
Bayley
Grand Street
Grand
Bagley
Ald
Ferguson
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Jobn Freed
Ald. Lockwood
Hurd's Mill
M. C
Aldus
Dan Smith
Barylog
O'Leary
Honey Tves
J. W. Montagua
Bille
Permittent Cemetery
Gottlob Schmid
F. B. Sherdan
Stone
F. G. Seaman
Kocher & Rowley
Crosswalk
Marshall Gas Co
E. J. Kirby
J. W. Men.tagme
Rprath
J. W. Mon. Maguee
Sonigane
J. M. Laberteaux
W.T. Phelps
Iniab
Imiths Studio
Smith
Lave Hosn
Europe
C.H. Thompsons Jewelry Store
Julius King
C.h.thompson
Green & Drake
Uodssepsses
Hester
C.b Webster
Ove
Chicago
Emery
Winch Bros
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