Eckford Farmers Club Meet and Local Society Notes
The Eckford Farmers club gathers Nov 18 at 10 am at Mr and Mrs Fred Mabrie with a program including music prayer roll call anecdotes and talks on state commission Household Economy and hired help on the farm. Eckford Presbyter ia Ladies Aid society installs officers and plans a Dec 18 rezume meeting and a social at Silas Deckers. Community notices cover church events health notes and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckford Farmers’ Club
Fred Mabile
New State Commission
T. J. Shipp
John Taylor
Solon Robinson
S. Pecker
Ira Jexton
Clara Washburn
Bdd Randall
Silas Decker
East Eckford
Craig
Albion
Local notes and notices from Marengo village and vicinity
Retired John Garin returns from a visit to his sister in Litch. Various residents, including Marl Johnson at Ham Coleman in Marshall, and Mayor Townsend’s party at Warren Newton’s, are noted. Miss Grace Eyra improves slowly. a surprise party honors J R Starke and wife but weather kept attendees small. Further items cover auctions, moves, visitors from Albion and Chicago, mill job prospects, and local legal and health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garin
N Litch
Marl Johnson
Ham
Coleman
Marshall
Townsend
Wits
Warren Newton
Grace Eyra
J. R. Starke
H. P. Neal
Assyria
Barry Co
BR. W. Fish
J. R. Starks
Albion
Charles Ammerman
J. Webster
Chicago
Arthur
Mr. Webster
George Brownell
Bochman
Alton
LeRoy Fish
Salt Lake City
Utah
J R. Withee
George Ackley
Arthur Patterson
George
Arch Sunberg
Joe Wesley
David Resbaugh
Robt. J. Smith
George Wilder Nee Halleck
Ann Arbor
Ladies' Aid Society
Marengo Village
H. N. McCormick
S. Prine
Sunday school convention draws large crowd in Geresco
The Geresco Sunday school convention led by W. A. Powell of Marshall drew a well attended gathering. Township officers elected include President EB Mills Vice President Charles Mickel and Secretary-Treasurer Madge Raven. Local moves and visits noted among residents with several from Battle Creek Jackson Albany and Detroit. The office advertises printing auction bills and invites orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Powell
Marshall
EB. B. Mills
Charles Mickel
Madge Raven
William Harper
Newton
Dan Wholiban
Detroit
Thomas Dickenson
Buffalo
Ora Neugent
Hillsdale
Albany
N. Y
Willard Phelps
Battle Creek
Dr. Marshall of
Frank Reid
Eugene Nelson
Albion
Sirma Phelps
Frank Lovejoy
North Woods
Birs
L. C. Callar
James Stiles
Dr. Gubbins
Harry Kline
Local notes and obituaries from town newspapers
Community updates include religious group meetings at Epworth league and Ladies Missionary society, a high school boys football team organized with Arthur Parks manager and Louis Welch captain, and property moves. Obituaries report Thomas Eslow’s death after paralysis, funeral at the Methodist church, plus marriages and local business changes including G D Champion buying a meat market and Mrs Nettie Arthur renting a house. David H Jones serves on U S District Court jury in Detroit. Chapter notes mention Rev P J Mareety preaching, and several residents moving or occupying new homes. One Minute Cough Cure is praised by J D Bridges for croup relief in Lancaster New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Neva Latey
Arthur Parks
Louis Welch
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
George A. Fricke
Jackson
Jerome Knickerbocker
Clarendon
Raby House
North Leigh Street
P. J. Mareety
G. D. Champion
Knowles & Arey
H. B. Shear
West Main Street
Nettie Arthur
H. B. Hanchett
Marshall
Harry Vandeburg
David H. Jones
Detroit
United States District Court
Thomas Eslow
John Bayes
Everett Street
Tekonsha Notes And Local Notices From Battle Creek
Mesdames Clizte Burleson attend W C T A convention in Battle Creek with others unable to attend. Birth announced for Raymond Browns child. Postmaster mail weighing service ran Oct 3 to Nov 6, totaling 1407 pounds, 1372 by rail and 324 locally delivered. Tekonsha mill adds Bell telephone. Charles Miller sells farm to George Welch for 2300 dollars. Harris guests at Rev Randall’s in Marshall. Barn frame raised by F E Allen. Mrs Clarke organized a Women’s Christian Temperance Union at Partello. Charles Miller’s pension increases to 14 dollars monthly. Hat trimming social netted six dollars for P S C B. Hunting trip to Mio Oscoda county. Rev Morrison of Calumet to serve in village church. Claude Cooper visits Bellevue. Miss Mamie Knight and Gale Stanton wed near the village. I H Darrow buys Harmon and Allen stock to start own business. Public health note warns about blood poison. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
S. H. Clizte
A. H. Burleson
Battle Creek
L. Hogmire
Wu. Howard
Tekonsha
Charles Miller
George Welch
L. J. Harris
Marshall
F. R. Randall
F.E. Allen
Ars. S. H. Clirke
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Partello
B. L. Sinclair
A. D. Eldred
Frank Darrow
Q Clark Wildey
Eldred
Frank Abrams
Mio
Oscoda County
D. Morrison
Calumet
Morrison
Claude Cooper
Bellevue
Mamie Knight
Gae E. Stanton
Union City
I. H. Darrow
Harmon & Allen
Athens News Misses Daly and Pine Died. Local Obituaries
Mrs Permelia Daly died November 4 at Nichols Hospital Battle Creek after tumor surgery. She leaves two sons Earl and Lynn. Funeral at Congregational church Tuesday with Rev A H Hannaford. Interment at Bury Oak cemetery. Mrs Pine Cree, mother of Chas Harvey, died November 2. Funeral at North Athens Baptist Church. Dr FE Grant visited Battle Creek. Mrs Himeris visiting Albion. A J Walls family returned to Burlingame Kansas. Henry Guasg visited locals. Born to Mr and Mrs J J Wells a son Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permelia
Daly
Nichols Hospital
Battle Creek
Earl
Lynn
Bury Oak
Pine
Chas, Harvey
Baptist Church
North Athens
FE. Grant
N. S. Elmer
Gilchrist
Mich
Mra. Himeris
Albion
A. J. Walls
Burlingame
Kansas
Henry Guasg
A. Smith
Wm. Watrous
East Leroy
J.J. Wells
Rattler Heater Sold by Bostay Harpware
Marshall will meet with Mrs Calver November 16. Gentlemen invited. Directors boards to be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostay
Local society notes and business moves in Burlington
Sage clears Grand Trunk job at Battle Crash and moves with family soon. Birth announced to Hugh Flanders family. Mrs. R. W. Elwood cared for Mrs. Lillie Gould in Burlington. Carrie Johnson relocates to Union City for son Claud’s schooling. Reuben Murray rents Burlington farm and takes possession. Nelson Toland buys Owen Bros. store. Miss Belle Lyon ends fall term with two week vacation and Bible gift from pupils. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure endorsed by J. Fleming of Murray Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wait Sage
Grand Trunk
Battle Crash
Hugh Flanders
R. W. Elwood
Burlington
Lillie Gould
Carrie Johnson
Union City
Claud
Reuben Murray
Nelson Toland
Owen Bros
Belle Lyon
Bessie Sutherland
Burlington notices and ads mix in local items
Local brief items report Mrs. J L Morgan’s gradual improvement and visits from residents of Battle Creek Union City Tekonsha Hodunk and Jones. The Loyal Order of Fo rsters entertained sisters from nearby towns. An advertisement touts Ancklin’s Arnica salve for wounds and a cattle sale near Union City with four cents a pound, plus life insurance pitches from B D Hand Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callle
Union City
M. W. Tuaction
O’Leary Brps Ad Promises Low Wilson Heater Prices
A compact newspaper item notes O’Leary Brps, run by Tom and Dan Bee, promoting the Wilson Heater as the lowest price store made, inviting readers to inspect the line and big Bee advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
O’leary
Tom and
Dan
TOM & Dan
Detroit Live Stock Market Prices Reported
Michigan Central Live Stock Yards Detroit November 8 buyers show quiet demand for cattle with liberal receipts prime steers and heifers 4.50 to 5.00, handy butchers cattle 4.00 to 4.50, common 2.25, canners 2.50, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 4.00. Calves active at 30.50, sheep and lambs weaker prime lambs 4.40 to 4.70, mixed 3.25 to 4.25, culls 2.00 to 3.00. Hogs leading feature with large receipts and active trade prime weights 4.00 to 4.05, Yorkers 4.00 to 4.05, pigs 3.75 to 3.80, roughs 2.75 to 2.25. Per cwt prices vary by class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Central
Detroit
Cripptea
A and L Society Meeting at Mrs Fountain’s Home
The A and L society will meet with Mrs. Charles Fountain on November 16, with dinner served. Admission is 10 cents. Solen Robinson visited at S. E. H. Southworth’s last week. Miss Butterfield of Charlotte Bantley with her aunt Mrs. B. Mra. B. B. Slayton purchased a house and lot, and will move there soon. Mrs. Sears and son Lavergne expect to 50.00 Axlaons Lavras ter with Mrs Sears daughter, Mrs. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.and L. Society
Charles Fountain
Adtoisaion
E. Robinson
Solen Robinson
S. EH. Southworth
Miss Butterfield
Charlotte
Bantley
B. B. Slayton
Ord
Mra
Sears and Son
Lavergne
Lavras Ter
Sears
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Hood
Eaton
Stafford Springs
Eckford
A. O. Hydes
Fredonia
Mrs. Patrick
New York
Hoagland
Frank Maffrey
Elisha Wilson
Concord
Frank Muffrey
John
Geresco
Edward Loomis
Phelps
George Wickwire
Mark Goodwin
William Gregg
Hiram Katas
J. J. White
W.C. T.U
Fred Matt
the Ladies OF
Brer
J. D. Bridges
Democrat
Lancaster
N. H
A. O. Hyde
DeWitt
Itn Scortess
York
Athens
The
Rattler
Stanley
J. Fleming
Murray Neb
Hyde
J. L. Morgan
E. C. Barton
Lettie Randall
John Ryan
Jones
Wagner
Fred Watkins
E. E. Walker
Hodunk
G. B. Steadman
Newark
Ancklin
B.D. Hand & Co
Box Ga
Lansing
Market Review
Marshall Produce Market
Michigan Central Stock Yards
Coocu
Thia
Marshall Light
Central Druggists
Bliss
Ans
Saginaw, W
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Jas, M. Parsons
Otto Hon
D. &. Beach, Insurance
Hamilton Street
Day's Lumber Yard
Masshall
Michigan
Rice Creek
Mrs. Y
Ree Eer
West State Street
Henry D. Curtis
Mrs.merrill
Gronin
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