Blavatsky the Mystic in 19th Century Accounts
The article traces Helena Blavatsky’s life from her birth in southern Russia through her marriage to Count Blavatsky, travels in Tibet and the Orient, and rise as a famed spirit medium in America. It describes purported séances, table tipping, spirit rappings, and letters claimed to answer questions, finishing with her death on May 8, 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Petrovna Hahn
Alexis Hahn
Russia
Saratov
Helena
Count Blavatsky
Tibet
India
Orient
Egypt
Syria
America
John King
Gugliostro
Freemasonry
Madame Blavatsky
Theosophical Society
Blavatsky
Uncommon Hawken Rifles and the Man Behind the Gun
This piece profiles Samuel Hawken, the St Louis gunmaker born in 1792, noting his partner brother Jacob, their handcrafted Hawken rifles, the single price of 25 dollars, Jacob’s death in 1849, and Samuel’s later years including a return to the shop. It highlights the Missouri Historical Society owning one of two Hawken rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hawken
Sam
Hawken
St."Louis
Samuel Hawken
Maryland
St. Louis
Jacob Hawken
Samuel
Kentucky
Meramec River
Missouri
John P. Gemmer
Gemmer
The
Missouri Historical Society
Blue racer skin on display at Day Spring window
Hart ford Day Spring notes a blue racer skin displayed in its window after the snake shed its skin. Earl Nutting found the cast off along the Ed Beatty farm near the river bayou last week. The note adds snakes shed yearly and the old skin preserves the form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Nutting
Ed Beatty
Michigan
Hartford
Frog Farming Techniques and Growth Timelines
The article explains commercial frog farming in the southern states, especially Louisiana, detailing pond and fencing setups, lighting to attract insects, and warm conditions for feeding. It compares frog growth, noting faster transformation in the Gulf climate and longer cycles in the north, and suggests frog meat as a delicacy. It closes with a moral urging daily good deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Gulf States
The
Fish Commission of
Pennsylvania
Aged Dairy Bull at Meat Prices Seen as Good Investment
Michigan dairy extension notes that buying a 4 to 5 year old purebred dairy bull at roughly meat prices can be profitable. An aged bull allows scrutiny of daughters for proving sire, with bulls traded at 31 to 40 months by many Michigan associations. A safe bull pen costs about 25 dollars plus a few days work, and bulletins offer construction details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Baltzer
Michigan State College Extension
Baltzer
Michigan
Michigan State College
Public Notice Order for Will Probate in Washte naw County
In Michigan Washte naw Probate Court hears petition to admit an instrument as the last will and testament of Nathan Bordine deceased. Hearing set for August 23 1987 at 10 AM at the Probate Office. Public notice ordered by publication in The Saline Observer for three consecutive weeks. Judge Jay G Pray presiding. Nora O Borgert Register of Probate. July 29 August 5 12 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
Ann Arbor
Said
Jay G. Pray
Nathan Bordine
Leslie W. Goddard
Saline Observer
Nora O. Borgert
Notice of Hearing Claims in Wash Tenaw Probate Court
In the County of Wash Tenaw John Burkhardt deceased four months from July 22 1937 are allowed for creditors to present claims to the Probate Office Ann Arbor before November 27 1937. Claims will be heard September 27 1937 and November 27 1937 at ten in the forenoon. Dated Ann Arbor July 22 1937 Judge of Probate Jay G Pray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Michigan
Washtenaw
John Burkhardt
Ann Arbor
A. D
Ann. Arbor
Jay G. Pray
Edward James Muir
Public Notice of Final Administration Account Hearing
In Ann Arbor on July 31 1937 Judge Fay G Pray presided over the probate matter for Sarah A Gould deceased. Jay S Gould administrator requests allowance and distribution of estate. The hearing is set for August 31 1937 at 10:00 am at the Probate Office with public notice to run three weeks in The Saline Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
Ann Arbor
Said
Fay G
Sarah A. Gould
Jay S. Gould
Saline
Jay G. Pray
Nora. O. Borgert
Probate notice for Edward James Muir deceased
The Washtenaw County Probate Court announces creditors may file claims against Edward James Muir, deceased. Claims must be presented by October 21, 1937, for examination and adjustment at the Probate Office in Ann Arbor. The hearing dates are August 21, 1937 and October 21, 1987 at 10 a.m.
Mortgage Sale Notice for Briggs Property in Washtenaw
The Citizens Bank of Saline Mich igan forecloses a June 30 1931 mortgage on Silas L Briggs and Celia E Briggs property in Pittsfield Township Washtenaw County Michigan. Sale at the south front of Ann Arbor Courthouse on July 13 in the forenoon of the year 1937 to satisfy unpaid principal interest and attorney fees totaling 3457.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas L. Briggs
Celia E. Briggs
City of
Saline
Washtenaw County
Michigan
Citizens Bank of
Ann Arbor
Washtenaw
Pittsfield
County of
Jefferson C Rouse
Citizens Bank of Saline
Foreclosure Notice on Saline Property Mortgage
Mortgage dated August 2 1920 by Webb K DePuy to Citizens Bank of Saline in Washtenaw County Michigan foreclosed for 6834.49 unpaid, sale set at Ann Arbor on August 13 1937. Property spans multiple parcels totaling about 120 acres in Saline Township. Mortgagee is Saline Corporation. attorneys named. public notice dates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb EK. DePuy
Saline Township
Washtenaw County
Michigan
Citizens Bank of Saline
Saline
Register of Deeds
Ann Arbor
Washtenaw
County of Washtenaw
State of Michigan
Section Thirteen
Township Four
Saline and
Monroe Road
Burke & Burke
Collie Snoozer Proves High Intelligence in Tests
A performing collie named Snoozer tested with a psycho-galvinometer proved more honest than the average person and showed the intelligence of a twelve year old. Dr Orlando Scott led tests before scientists, noting chimpanzees as highly intelligent and able to imitate human actions such as using a knife and fork. Appleton comments that distrust of friends is a greater disgrace than deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Scott
T. C. Appleton
Cazier V Henrette Cazier Chancery Notice Ann Arbor
In the circuit court of Michigan Sitting at Ann Arbor on July 12 1837 Clyde G Cazier sues Hen retta Cazier. Defendant must appear within three months or a judgment may be entered. Publication will begin two weeks from now in The Saline Observer. Judge George W Sample Deputy Luella M Smith. Attorney Lee N Brown Ypsilanti. Notices run July 15 22 29 August 5 12 19 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Michigan
Washtenaw
Chancery
Ann Arbor
Clyde G. Cazier
Henretta Cazier
Lee N. Brown
Saline Observer
George W. Sample
Luella M. Smith
Ypsilanti
Michigan
Say
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice for Ann Arbor Property
Mortgage on property in Ann Arbor Washtenaw County foreclosed for 1937 sale. Assignee Christ Bilakos. sale set for August 23 1937 at 10 a.m. at south front door of the Court House. Attorney John P. Kirk. publication dates span May 27 to Aug 19 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reco
Register of Deeds
County of
Washtenaw
State of Michigan
M. Robbins
Alice J. Robbins
Ann Arbor Savings Bank
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Huron Street
Office of the Register of Deeds
County
Ann Street
Washtenaw County
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Christ Bilakos
John P. Kirk
Ypsilanti, Michi
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Sphinx
Mysterious Brotherhood
Elme Scott Watso
W. M. Couch
Gnd
Ukraine
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