Newton Dispatches Word of Severe Weather and Local Visits
HAPPENINGS IN THE wea COUNTY reports threshing disrupted by heavy Tuesday rain. Ralph Barrett of Cheboygan visits his brother and friends. Blanch Flanders and Golda Philips seen in town. Lester reunion set for Beadle Lake. Wayne Flanders and Jota Philips call on friends. Duncan Robertson marries Helen Adams in Detroit area. Community events include a Home Grange gathering at Eugene Talmadge’s and a charity sale at C. G. Morris Sons’ with Miss Carlotta Cook as guest. Various residents travel to Union City, Lansing, and Battle Creek for visits and shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Barrett
Cheboygan
Bia
Joseph Barrett
Thia
Blanch Flanders
Golda
Philips
Anns Schray and Sons
Mary Rommel
Ralph
Conrad Smith
Lester Family
Beadle Lake
Wayne Flanders
Jota” Philips
Leo Flanders
Lola Corey
al J. W. Philige
Robrin Marshall
Hugens Taffe
Talmadge
Talmadge and Wite Royal Eartathers
Raymond Talsdge
Eng
Fred Atwardt
W. Philips
Gral @uers
A. W. Flandera
C. L. Philips
Anns, Schray
Meds Man Ad
Bernice
Raymond Talge
Pred
el Grange
Eugene ‘Talmadge
North Newton
Home Grange
Glent
W. R. Simons
Marshall
Simons
Duncan Robertson
Detroit
Misa Helen Adams
Ini
Rev. Albright
Miguel Wrils Weermen
Ethel ‘Hawke
C. G. Morrig and Sons
Carlotta Cook
Chss
Stendiford
Athens
Union City
Dayton Beach
Citizeng
Cras. Hosmer
Werta
Main Street
Mra. C. BF. Grill
Walker
L. W. Green
Howard City
Frank Harrison
Mason
Leo
Biss Beatrice
Glaser
Bliss Beatrice Harrison
Bell Office
Bettie Cres
E. B. Hollenbeck
Flouste
Birtie Dunn
Lee Lake
Wir
Jack Uhrich
Jackson
Wolficke
Jack Palmer
Chas. Smith
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jay Simons
Carl Gau
Frankfort
Hick
Bay View
Petesley
Miss Haze? Simmons
Martha Fuller
Kelamazoo
Carverville L A S Social Enjoys Games and Music
In Carverville Mrs Albert Van Arman hosted a large L A S social evening of games and conversation. A short program featured an instrumental by Miss Alte Carr, a quartet by four young ladies, and a song by Mr and Mrs Fendell which was very well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert van Arman
Alte Carrat
Fendell
North Albion social roundup with a region picnic
Mrs Floy Moyert and nieces visit the Voorhess family in Mendonsara as Rice Crask Farmers plan their picnic on August 17 at Rice Creek school grounds with John K Campbell of Ypsilanti as speaker. A ball game and other amusements promised. Several local residents and guests are noted visiting, staying, or hosting over the weekend and at nearby picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Crask Farmers
Orange
John K. Camp-bell
Ypsilanti
Yary
Arthur Bine
Bri
Page
Lee
Aldie Tooley
Steve Tooley
Newton Curtis
Charles
Verne Veerhee
Bessie Putnam
Charles Samson
Ducklake
Dell Sears
Arza
Bessie Tooley
Fannie Wilson
Bessie Page
Arthur Line
Marshall
Charlotte Pittinger
Battle Creek
Bir
Hert Kibby
Homer
Charles ‘Oorcees
Amelia Debbert
Lena Haeske
South Albion
Werk
Frank Smolark
Alpion
Frank Debbert
Frieda Smolerk
Lancing
Pebbert
Mrs
Herbert
Lincoln
Rosetta Lincoln
Cleveland District Social Notes Mention Local Visits
Mrs Jessie Greenman and mother Mrs Levi Showerman of Bellevue visited sister Mrs Steven Patten and family at Swarta Creek from Saturday to Tuesday. Miss Edits Falmiler and Lewis Igest visited Irene Greenman. Frank Cooley and son George spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Charles Cooley. Upright left for a week at Cognac. Mrs George Heigh visited Battle Creek to attend the Chautangas. Mr and Mrs Join Thomas attended the Baggett mother event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Greenman
Levi Showerman
Bellesve
Steven Patten
Swarta
Creek
Edits Falmiler
Lewis
Teeser
Battle Creek
Join Thomas
Baggett Mather
Grange event postponed to August twenty second
East Convis notes a Wesley Hammond social postponed from last Saturday to Aug 22 at the ball. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Younglove of Rice Greek, Gee Hopkins of Battle Creek with the Scotts, and a Pine Lake Sunday school picnic with about seventy two attendees and activities like boating bathing and sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Hammond
Younglove
Hopkins
Battle Cresk
B. W. Scott
Pine’lake
Ali
Jay Carver
Jem Wy
A. van Asmans
Adails Gary
Homer
C. Dowding
Freer
Bis. Wasner
Baton
Rapida
Will
H. I. Mann
Marshall Wers
Terrace Hill
A. A. Geiger
Irs
Mary Weaver
Guy and
Allis
Fred Hamilton
Local Social News From Fredonia Tekonsha Area
Fredonia Tekonsha society notes list visitors and gatherings around Marshall Eckford and Albion. Residents like Rossia Pett Elsie Mitchall and Mitchalls family host and travel to Detroit Birmingham and nearby towns while others, including Richfield and Sailor families, share meals and weekend visits.
Blashfield Funeral Held for Palmar in Clarendon Church
Palmer Blashfield died Monday morning July 21 after four year heart trouble. Funeral conducted Wednesday August 2 at West Clarendon church by Rev Randall of Tekonha. Several relatives from Quincy Beloit Marshall and Jackson attended along with local neighbors and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. &. Olney
Jack Pritchard
Howard
Palmer Blashfield
West Clarendgon Church
Randall
Tekoneha
Addie MecCartie
Quincy
Ang
Ales Troop
Lottie Benham
Eima Youngs
Marguerite Ward
Jay McQuiley
S. Saron Osborn
Nichols
Marengo
Peter Bissbieth
F. J. Dibble
Marshall
Jas. Blashfield
Jackson
Palmar Blashfield
Bellevus Visit Noted By Local Friends
Marengo resident Miss May Clark hosted nine teen guests in Bellevus during a period of social visits. Reverend A Fearesley and wife attended the HstekRapila event, adding to the weekend gatherings with local clergy presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
May Clark
Bellevus
A. Fearesley
Eras
Bellevue Village Social Notes From Fragments
Masting and Mims Mulvaney relatives in Bellevue. Min Valetae McClure in the creek last Thursday. Mila Putana of Richland, Michigan, visited friends in the village Friday. Miss Hisel Wixegat of Partellota visiting Mrs. Sam Obering. Mr. and Mrs. Jo in Deits of Fort Wayne guests this week at J. H. McClure’s home. A. C. Adame and wife of Jackson guests early week at D. L. Adama’s. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Merritt spent Sunday in South Butler with parents. Ada Hamilton of Bellevue visited Elmer Mulraney. Kerbert Bates home from Battle Creek Sunday. Gertrude Roper of Albion spent Sunday with Mrs. Jennie Clark. Rhoda Mulv rany of Eckford visited J. C. Cooper Sunday. Louise and Marguerite Nicola of Chicago visiting A. C. Pattison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Adame
Jackson
D. L. Adama
Bruce Merritt
South
Butler
Willard Willams
Miss Ada
Hamilton
Bellevue
Elmer Mulraney
S. Kerbert Bates
Battle Crack
Misa Gertrude Roper
Albion
Jennie Clark
Rhoda Mulvrany of
Eckford
J. C. Cooper's
Louise and
Marguérite Nichola
Chicago
A. C. Pattison
Estabrook Hectt at Lee Center Church Aug 9
Notice invites all to attend the Estabrook event at Lee Center church Wednesday evening August 9 with admission 10 and 16 cents. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned in a roundup of social calls and a welcome for Rev. John Coz who returns to preach after several years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veto Greenfield
3. C. Wetmase
Vergercromd
John Coz
Lee. Center
Local Social News From Porter District and Nearby
Porter district notes a flurry of visits and travels with Mrs W W Pendill in Battle Creek and CG Langridge visiting sister Miss Nellie Langridge in Aidicn. Marshall area visitors include Mr and Mrs W F Lehrster with daughter at Mrs John Ruddock’s, and Mr and Mrs Clarence Daines hosting guests from Aberdeen. Numerous trips to Olivet, Bellevue, Battle Creek and Union City are reported among locals including Rob Sherman, Charley Hicka, Norman Bowles and Miss Florence Bowles.
Social notes from East Newton and surrounding areas
East Newton notes list guests and visits across towns including Mr and Mrs Syrit Kirgand and WM Genstey of Ann Arbor visiting EB Strarie's. Teams of guests from Battle Creek and Tekonsha attend local homes. An ice cream social at J Brenner’s hosted by the Lutheran L As largely drew attendees and proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syrit Kirgand
WM. Genstey
Ann Arbor
EB. Strarie
Adelbert Lansing
Battle Creek
Ine Limpert
Luin Stierle
Meriah
Mattie Francisce
Sylvester Ward Sune
Helker
BE. Stierla
M. Geasley
Marshall
Austin Duston and Marshall Families Gather in Local Visits
Residents and relatives from Austin and Marshall shared visits and dinners. Many listed households include Walkinshaw, Huggett, Doty, Hart, Beaws, and Campbell family members visiting Battie Creek, Battle Creek, Augusta, and nearby towns. Social events featured Ladies' Aid gathering with 37 attendees and plans for a September meeting.
Community Notices from Cleveland District Scene
The excerpt lists various local social visits and gatherings around Cleveland District. Mr and Mrs F H Randall visited Battle Creek while Miss Walkinshaw stayed at the farm. Families Huggett Gitchell hosted and visited, and Mrs Hart Doty hosted with Josephs Aghley. The N M F C plans a meeting August 15 at Mr and Mrs F Bentisy. Edith Palmiter hosted and Miss Clara Palmiter hosted at Kala amsaoo Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Randall
Battle Creek
F. Bentisy
Hart Doty
Josephs Aghley
Maurica
Platt
Irens Greenman
Edith Palmiter
Clara Palmiter
Kalaamsaoo Normal
Local Social Newsgathering Notes and Visits
Lee section 18 Myr and Mrs Anson Van Vorhees and two children of Marshall have been guests at William Psimer s for the past week. Mr and Mrs Ed Burman and little Russell were Sunday guests at the latter s grandparents B M Weaver. Mr and Mrs Henry Dedeick and children spending a few days with relatives in Jackson. Miss Mina Palmer spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Palmer. Mr and Mrs John Dedrick spent Tuesday in Battle Creek. Clarence Daines drawing wheat recently. Mr and Mrs R W Rosencrantz are the proud parents of twin girls born to Mr and Mrs Histon Palmer of Bellevue Aug 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dedrick
Battle Creek
Clarence Daines
R. W. Rosencrantz
Birs
Histon Palmer
Bellevue
Sonoma People Take Trips and Host Visitors
Seymour Busch and family left for New York state on a business and pleasure trip. Wilton Beadle and family visited Wilbur Porter on Sunday. Attorney Jacobs and family Sundayed with George Fuller and family. Sumner Owen spent Sunday in Sonoma. Miss Derr Lewis sang at Vicksburg during the spiritualistic camp meeting Sunday. Mrs. E Blakeslee entertained her sister-in-law from Battle Creek Friday. Alden Zutphen has moved to the home farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Busch
New York State
Wilton Beadle
Wilbur Porter
Attorney Jacobs
George Fuller
Fame Tly
Sumner Owen
Sonoma
Derr Lewis
Vicksburg
Sundey
E. Blakeslee
Battle Creek
Alden Zutphen
South Bedford Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Josep Lee visited E E Boyer on Sunday. Little Kermit Dey cut the end of his left thumb off in a lawn mower Tuesday. George Mace visited his sister Mrs C Bimons and family. Mrs Cletus Ple rea and chikkon ara spent the week with her hue hand at Charlotte. Herbert Day and family spent Sunday at Guillake. Mrs E E Boyer attended a porch party at Mrs A U Kings in Augusta Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Frank Orna were in attic Creek Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bedford
Josep Lee
E. E. Boyer
Little Kermit Dey
George Mace
A. U. King
North Comig. . Mr. and Mrs. D. Holdep of Bat He Creek
Mr and Mrs Elmer Barrett returned from a two weeks visit in New York state. They attended many social functions including two reunion events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Comig
Holdep
Bat[He Creek
Silas ‘Thomas
Elmer Barrett
New York State
Reu
Lightning Strikes Kohlsville Church Killing Woman
At St John’s Evangelical church in Kohlsville Wisconsin a lightning bolt killed Mrs Henry Conrad and left several other women unconscious during a funeral service for Philip Brissel long resident of Kohlsville. The collapse halted the sermon as rescue efforts began and several mourners were treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bend
Wis
Philip Brissel
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Kohlsville
Henry Conrad
House of Worship
Philp Brissel
Mayville
Kohieville
John Frank
Frank
Conrad
Jacob Heinhardt
Geo. Sadlish
John Wolff
Flanders
Leona
East Eeray
Grange
Hall - Neds
Spooner
Wits
Harvey sGer
Joseph and
Relphrett
Kieh
Earl Burch
Ibid Smith
Beadle Lake
Young girl drinks poison in Battle Creek distress
Seventeen year old Mic Hazel Braker at Battle Creek attempts suicide after crying over poverty and longing for clothes. She recovered with prompt home remedies and care from Dr. L. T. Tower and H. R. Pesrea. Braker had moved to Battle Creek recently from Marable and has relatives nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michazel Braker
M. J. Dowling
Battle Creek
Dre. L. T. Tower
H. R. Pesrea
Mise Brakel
Bate Creek
Marabalt
Miss Brakefrat
Shepard Street
Dowling
Clarence Brakel
F. A. Kulp
Mrs. Dowling
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Wea
Cushman
Orville Page
Claude Viz Arman
Mary Dickinson
Edna Kelimo
Lattia Felter
Mallia van Arman
H. Clay
Mildred
Francis
Greenman Scott
Frederick
Claude Veo
Armen
Bernice van Armen
Miléred Clay
Ida van. Arman
Bernice van Arman
Ifr
John Langridge
Lansing
Kenda
Beterua
Bernard
Brookfield
Harold Barratt
Claude and
Albert Vanjarman
Lanes Iske
George Dickenson
Bundey
ATHNS
Carverville
North Albion
Floy Moyert
Laura
Doria Sturges
Mendonsara
Charlea Voorhess
Cleveland Dist
Convis
East Convis
Fredonia
Tekonsha
Rossia Pett
Thorsday
Herron
Ids Hornberger
Henry Yeat
John Sailor
Frenry
Mitchell's
Luck Mitchell
Priest Aldrich
Franz Sailor
Herry Mitchell
Joby Sailor
Arthur Mitchell
Clarendon
Lee Center Church
Ethel
Lars Graan
Field of Marshall
Les ‘Center
Olivet
Geo. Gray
Powers
Hira Wood
Ethel ‘Guillenfield
Myra Wetmere
W. W. Pendill
CG. O. Langridge
Misa Neliie
Langridge
Aidicn
F. Lehrster
John Ruddock
George Daines
Clarence
Daines
John Granger
Aberdeen
G. Owen Langriege
S. RB
C. Potter
Gaerl Boehmer
Hugh Boshmer
H. Boehmer
Loretta and
Katheran
Carle Boshmer
James Ruddock
Brace Tax Aps
John’ Ruddock
Joppa
Marlen Paander
Hazel Blackett
Rob Sherman
Charley Hicka
Norman
John Bowles
Willie
Gertie Bowles
George Davis
Florence Bowles
Bessie Calwell
Pardice
Mira. Eyre
Jenette Gordon
Bertha Blackett
Mgr
Fritz Burgardt
Ethel Daley
Susie Knox
Irs. Blosser
East Newton
Austin
DIGT
Harry Beaws
Berry Walkinshaw
Henry Huggett
Fred Huggett
Clara
Thomas
Wil Huggett
Dorthean
Katherine
M. Gitchel
Frank Beil
Joseprine Ashley
Earl Doty
Mary Walkinshaw
Kittie Walkinshaw
Battie Creek
Misser Pesri
Xina Hart
Mise Ruth Walkinshaw
Vernice
Mildred Walkinshaw
David Walkinshaw
Fred. Hamilton
Bedevue
Irene Greenman
Kala- Tatoo
Jamce James Hart
Ladies’ Aid Society
Geo. Moore
Cilata Detterich
Ruth Walkinshaw
J. Hart
Ross Hammond
Mary
Henry Walkinshaw
Henry Walkinshaw’s
Eseri
Doty
Violet
Hattie Creek
A. Campbell
Bern White
Augusta
Camp Sons
G. A. BR
Aoidiera
C. Colegrove
Kuip
Marzhail
Michigan
Mabel
Maude
Sus
Henry
Jim
Bob
Horace
Jack
Bill
Agnes
Phyllis
Doris
Jane
Tom
Phil Ann
Lucy
Josie
Myrtle
Mag
Kate
Anne
Charlis
Ben
Pets
Lottie
Mayme
Fan
Ynck Flanders
Leona Flanders
Tom's Cabin
Scray
Clay
Mead
Henry Randt
J. S Spooner
Ph Hollenbeck
Athena
W. Porter
H.W. Flanders
Tary Randt
Bon Standt
Tees
Ron
Albert Smith
Vona Flanders
Mitchell
Renee
Suumee
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