County Specials Marengo Jan 7 Social and Church Notes
Jackson visitors at Henry Eyre’s. New Year party at Bruce and LeRoy Fish home. Storm disrupted Sunday services. Epworth League and Reading Circle events noted. Announcements of forthcoming gatherings at E Murdock’s, Mrs Frank Clark’s, and Mrs J R Witheo’s. Local travel, schooling, weddings, and civic activities summarized with names like Miss Jennie McCormick, Norvell McCormick, Earl Johnson, Zella Starks, Blanche Starks, Maud Halleck, George Wilder, A. Dickey, and neighbors in Marengo and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crace
Perry Eyre
Henry Eyre
Jackson
Bruce
LeRoy Fish
E. Murdock
Thisvening
Foresmnon Nor Epworth League
Jennie
Norvell McCormick
Earl Johson
Krug'a Business College
Bruce Fish
Ypsilanti
BJ. Emery
Zella
Blanche Starks
Myra Lusk
FE. B. Smith
A. Dickey
Eckford
Marshall
Marengo
Chas. Roseberry
Anna Belle Starks
George Wilder
Maud Halleck
Albion
G. Packard
P. Mulvany’s
Bellevue
Frank Clark
Alf Aro
Pravching
Chisholm
L.A
H. P. Neal
Crowtemen
Loulies' Aid Surety
J. R Witheo
Albare
Lester Returns from Visit to Sister in Michigan
Ceresco reports Newton J. Lester returned last Saturday from a frame visit to his brother and sister at Toda River Michigan. Gulyer remains confined to the location noted earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton J. Lester
Toda River
Mich
Gulyer
Reopening and Events at Local Methodist Church
The Methodist church reopened on January 6 with morning services at 11 led by Rev. Jno. Graham. Rev. G. W. Tathill gave a pastorate history. A ten cent dinner followed at the A. C. U. W. ball, and Andrews' Choral Union of Coldwater entertained in the evening. Also notes of local movements, school returns, and social events amid various short notices and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. Graham
G. W. Tathill
Ladies’ Aid Society
Andrews’ Choral Union
Coldwater
B. E. Doty
Ashley
Ind
Janet Falling
Kittie Batt
Ypsitanti
New Years Run of News From Battle Creek Area
Will Phelps and family spend New Years with relatives as another pioneer, Dewidt Matt, dies in East LeRoy. Funeral held at Baptist church with Rev. A Cameron officiating. burial beside his wife. Church meetings, lectures, and literary society plans fill the week. Notes on locals: Miss Josie Cavanaugh returns home, Daniel Whelihan and Miss Laura Young guests, Rev. Harbridge moves to new charges, community notices, and medical tidbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Phelps
Battle Creek
Phelps
Dewidt Matt
Emmett
East LeRoy
Cameron
The
Congregational Church and Society
Josie Cavanaugh
Dowagixe
Pierce Cavanaaugh
Yuous Peoples’ Literary Society
Grubbins’ Hall
Dickie
Albion
Daniel Whelihan
Detroit
Laura Young
Misa Jennie Huggett
North Marshall
PLS
AG. Cameron
John Graham
Grip
Eri. H. Harbridge
Chester
Carmel
Harbridge
C. P. Smith
Eastlake
Congo
Ridge Town
Ont
Abbott
Augusta
Congregational Church
Lewis
Taft
Lulu Phelps
A. PL
Pharington
Marshall
Local Notes and Wedding At North DykeTA Residents
A fragmentary local item notes Maren Viera and a wedding at a North DykeTA residence between Mrs. Well Known in This Verity and Mr. Wilda of Ava Athor. Robins observed Saturday January 2 amid mild weather, with townsfolk expressing mixed feelings about a recent poem ruling. Subscription requests mentioned as well as correspondence from the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda
Ava Athor
Witter
Robins
bLlis
Buss
Tie Betiple
Born to Randt family in Emmett A tiny newborn girl
A baby girl weighing 2 pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Randt in Emmett on January 4. The infant is reported to be in good condition with parents grateful for the newborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan
Frank Randt
Little Lady
Fredonta Church Services Note Morning Time 10 37
The Congregational church in Fredonta holds morning services at 10 37 until further notice. Lucian Collins has returned home after visiting friends in Jackson for two months. C B Mickel began school Monday walking from Lee in the ruin the day before. Charles and Arthur Burrows went to Detroit for the holidays. Charles returned December 29 and Arthur will stay indefinitely. A local grocer cautions buyers about imitation Postum cereal coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Lucian Collins
Jackson
C. B. Mickel
Lee
Charles
Arthur Burrows
Detroit
Arthur
Thieves Break Into L M & Depot. Oil Stove Factory Reopens
Thieves broke into the L M depot last Thursday night, rifling drawers but stealing little enough to cover their trouble. The Electric oil stove factory has resumed work. Prayer meetings are being observed by the Presbyterian and M E churches. if interest continues, the meetings will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
M. BE
Clarendon Social Notes and Local News Tidbits
Jun 7 notes from Clarendon list visits among Hollenbecks and others, mention of deaths and travel, plus an advertising pitch for the Shaker Digestive Cordial claiming to aid digestion and encouraging trials with a 10 cent sample. The piece mixes personal visits, a death notice, and a patent medicine promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Will and Agnes Burrows Visit Sister on New Year's Day
Newton January 7 reports Will and Agnes Burrows of Fredonia visiting sister Mrs Ida Talmadge over New Year and returning Sunday. Grange store notes butter scarce and new members joining with delinquents reinstated. Albion Farmers club to meet January 10 with E D Billinghurst at 11 o clock. Warner reunion at Castle Ball Jackson January 1 draws guests from Flint Greenville Albion Concord Reading Cedar Springs Homer and Clarendon. Genealogies include over five hundred names. Dinner served and social time shared. Officers elected for the year: President Chase Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Agnes Burrows
Fredonia
Ida Talmadge
Grange
Albion Farmers’ Club
E. D. Billinghurst
Warner
Castleball
Jackson
Flint
Greenvile
Albion
Concord
Reading
Cedar Springs
Homer
Clarendon
George Doney
Pres
Chase Warner
Funti
Fatal omelet and a French revolutionary tale
A short tale retold by Misa Reith Lichel recounts Condorcet seeking dinner during the French Revolution. He asks for twelve eggs for an omelet, drawing scorn as an aristocrat, is arrested, and dies in prison. the incident is framed as a cautionary anecdote on ignorance and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Reith Lichel
Electric Bitters advertised as universal remedy
Electric Bitters touted as a seasonless medicine to combat languor, liver sluggishness, and malaria symptoms. Claims include preventing bilious fevers and alleviating headache indigestion and dizziness. Sold at 50 cents and 81 per bottle at W T Drakes drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrie
W. T. Drake
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A. D. Hyde
Harford
Shipp
Merrill Zimmerman
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Helen Mar Robinson
Messrs
Reid
Bender
Ray Randall
F. D. Miller
Nellie M.taylor
Miller
Randall
L. D. Rogers
Jewett
Olivet
Epworth League
L. D. Sackett
League
Gough
A. O. Hyde
Ceresco
Nores
Connis
Cornelia Rood
Les
Harry T. Brown
Conins
Potter
Mrs. Brown
Sylvester ¢ Talusha
Albion College
H. R. B. Quant
Toronto
Rev. Walker
Joel W. Shattuck
Partello
Muskegon
Lola A. Shattuck
Yartello
Com
Ay Shartleff
Lutfy KK
Wo Haye
Murray
Tames Seabolt
H. A. Shartleff
Sentprodu
Senet Keating
M.A. Folin Rude
Sills P.M. G
Amp
Bandleps
Sent
Mutler
Pick
Arthur Themes
Gary
A. C. Hyde
Harry Risers
Maren Viera
Ayer
Ayers
M. Brawle
Baker’s
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Fredonta
Nomer
Daniel Hollenbeck
Bryan
Ohio
Joseph Hollenbeck
Jay Thornton
Riley Porter
Joseph
Newton
Castoria
Infante
Lopez
Drs. B.S
Will Neat
Hotel Royal
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