Memorial notices and orphaned letters in a small town paper
The Statesman lists advertened letters from Marshall Catholina Mich including names like Weber, Trentoy, Summer, Willis, Thornton, and others, with a memorial poem for Patrick J. Cummings died August 20, 1802. The piece includes funeral hymn lines and a reverent tribute to departed kin, urging recipients to respond and address within the specified period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woner
Orey Ramuaring
Marshall
Catholin
Weber
Me Wallie Trentoy
Mary
Wesan Uuss
Mary Willis
Mia Dory Thorzons
NYDER
Patrick J. Cum Nings
Marti
Ron
Vast Michigan coastline notes and legends in 1890s press
Reports recount a fiery 85000 ire at pulp mills, illnesses from a gasoline accident, and a fatal burn injury to Mrs. Cooper and severe hand burns to her husband. A beach wash of grasshoppers prompts speculation of a Lake Michigan swarm from Dakota and Nebraska. Local option criticism and a past railway note mingle with regional notices and travel ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Grand Haven
Michigan
Dakota
Nebraska
Michi-gan
Grand Ledge
Maton
Addison, Landford
Battle Creak
Kimball
State Bank of Midland
Midland
West May
Toulor
Beford
Indiana
Marquette
Chisf Pokkapon
Chicago Herald
Public Land Division Chief Metlee Sees Reform at Work
W It Motlao's Now Joh reports no bio sketch for W J McGee who voted in this city. The Public Land Division under Metlee handles hundreds of land grant claims and owner disputes across railroads canals and river works. Metlee plans changes to streamline business for attorneys and improve records, while the division adjudicates thousands of land cases and interprets related laws. The notes include theatre listings, cook book promo, rail fare notices, and a medicinal patent cure ad alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. It. Motlao
Washington
W. J. McGee
Ching
Romul
Penedian Offeo
Inne
Canada
Seillore
Wagton Road
Brtaycen
Acta Ameridia
Nlne
Metlee
Atterneays
Ile
Castoria remedies promoted for infants and adults
An old ad-like fragment touts Castoria for babies and children with claims of soothing colic and crying. It also promotes Carter's Kidney & Backache Tea for headaches constipation and back pain, sold by W.J. Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Jubli Lyr
Drake
New Dress Dyeing Service Promises Rich Color Options
A Detroit dyeing firm offers to revive dated dresses this fall by dyeing them in colors such as green, teal, navy, brown, or black. The advertisement guarantees satisfaction and invites readers to request a price list, noting references from bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Brossy Dyeing
Randolph Street
Detroit
Mich
CURES RISING BREAST D'3 IN LEE COUNTY DRAIN CONTRACT
A long, garbled 1899 notice describes a public drainage project in Lee and Marengo townships Calhoun County Michigan. It covers cleaning ditches, building drains, and road water management with contract letting, required security, and inspection rules.
Drain construction notice in Clarence County Michigan
County drainage commissioner of Calhoun will hold a public hearing at the Clar ence courthouse on August 15 to consider a special assessment for the McComh and Saumtar drain in sections of Clarence Township. Bids will be opened at noon. plan outlines the work, dimensions, and responsible landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Uriah W. Gilford
Drata
Calhoun
State of
Michigan
A. D
C. Willams
Lee
Doral
Lee and
Marengo
Phiba
Jewwa Pha
Drakeniog
Che
Marka
Strom
Lunds
Unska
L. Stevensul Eeloge
Otto
Ely
Utt
Poston
J. Hovkaway
Aid Lads
J. Hugkaway
Aid
Eetlion
I Hogkaway
Euch
J. Bookaway
J. Wagner
B. Church
Red Inc
Hinds
B. Church Ag
Degeribud
Guid Idudg
van Brickle
Eha
Gud Joh
Apcd
Bctoa Bal i
Cbs
Wanda Feta
Tbs
Bec
A. J
Salek
Midhgain
Josiah Lepper
George Logersull
Bervin
Burlindon
Amid Josiah Lepper
Couny
Etale
Aly. Ee A. D
WH. Lepper
State of Michican
Couute
Cilboun
Capitel Tuverturat Building and Loan Apgo~ Station
Cotoplaigune
John LU
Sima
Klige Bims
Gorge W. Nichols
Quarty of
Fonds
Jonos, Sims
Elien Sima
Thianuir
Minnesota
Marshall Stiteawan
Gonety
Laust
Wilah W. Gide
Michiwan
Coe Tanne
Oeloek
Tegstein
Peintian
A. Santer
Mrs Cenarion
Ana
Ar Eam
Helwaon
Tanide
Mra Csinoider Ons Ty Fay
Ser
Stanks Elgafn
Anid
Thanes
Wad Seraad
Iit Innis
M. Moore
Banda
N. Veeat
M. Kutoe
Bavoelip Edorlt
Anwar Torah
Clarence
Clarence Adiargy Toe Tha Bomett
Owly
Ace
Methigan
Cathoun
Ada G. Rovers
Lavern I. Huxers
Nutlee
Winder
Ton Qeorge Ingersoll
Proualtein
Forsaid
Erate
Marshall
J.C. Egeler
J. Molles
Patrick Kelly
Stata
Allino
Wid
Anid Lot
al- Lien
Dhe Marelli Road
Corporation Bar
South Wiewet
Marva Fay
Lola G Hugers
Janes A. Delbridge
Lave
Lycaerguss Stout
Adasé
Lavery
Winurs
Crean Sale
Rea EN
Calbaneac
Charles H. Prinzie
Eorge
Toxeraoll
Protain
Aid Sauntz
Iioent
Culhoun
Michizun
Biowlar
David Rwixe
Charles J. Pringle
Minor
Diaia Ramimirsiener
Dha Lonstig
Olmraney
Herwenn
Coes
Mtre
Brand Rennin
Frun
Tina
Batwenn
L. Henderean
East Betas
Pender Aletagee En
C. Butler
di Tanca
Anil Aerosa
Linda de Am
Rockie
Tos
F.ehi
Marie
Anedet A. Dysus
Magenhull
Thoree Ingersoll
Oliver Little
Moteoy Ann Little
Murmball
Sania
Maghall Starkyusy
George Ingersoll
Anne Judee
Pacbute
Vendarshout
Tekaastie
Suluouu
Michigen
William Muck
Charles Herderhutt
General Vartgere
Edwin J. Boris ix
Bartoer
Edwin J. Banislus
Winatoon
Charles H Enderscott
Les
Edwin J. Ennis
Junkton
Willian
Chu
Moudershot
Edwin d. Fov
Mota
Xed
Ibis
Sekill
Jackam
Sucksoo
Cashiun
Pivuise
Arahall
Uorce
Agersuds
Eleanor Harris
Dem Lyman J
Emtu
Thor
Miabret
Georga Ingersoll
Alexandar
Mary McInl
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Statesman
Irn
Rinore
Petoskey
Traverse City
Michigan Central
M. C
Cadillac
Munton
South Boardman
Walton
KaJkaska
Marcelona
el- Yhira
Boyue
South Haven
Co. N. Duescan
Agt
California
San Francisco
Hyde
Plunkal
Si Piguteard Gh
Munica
Lice Baking Powder Company
Chlenge
Statesman
Ourael Yen
GAL KR
A. Ry
Liadiuntpalis
Oho
M. Ry
Milain
T. C. M. Scuinner
Gov's
Haines
Cincinnati
Ohio
Chiragoe
U.N. Daneseer
Shy
Mice Female Seminary
Tee
Leone
Olorean
Skookum Root Hair Grower CO
South Fifth Avenue
New York, N.Y, PP
Aere
Chicago
Dominton
Bechner's
Uogniopolitia
Ymc.a
Alan
Bins
M. MM
Bruster
Montgomery
Ala
Jean
Hernss
Svemgsen
Theo Portine
Geross Sant
Henee
Rectios
Dr. Scriber
Inbenee
Nero
Anita Imbuecia
Grove
J.nehs
Sunburg
Ao F. Gsnune
Evkford, Mich
Andrew Chrystal
Marshall, Mich
Weincrs
Alece
Perretite
Maks
Harry Arrangement
Alexa
Suph
Ic., J. & M. Depot
Lansing
2Hneer
C. A. Kilbo
Ipb al, LL. Bom Aea, MD
John Lutier
Gallas
Lugeton Ni
Thorney and Jonnelty
Ofiyj
Aitjuse
Marstall
Tae
Mibgee
Milder
Vilaruens
Woedlhice
Mayneiart
EK J
Vendatal
Physica
L C. Smith
Don S
Parsons
Meni Legal S
Dest Insurance
Lnans & Reth Tee LA Stabe Street
Wise Nui’ Linen
Marsitall
Nice
Wogler
Augessesuh
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!