First Frame House on Briggs Farm Built in 1829
The Briggs farm house near Saline is noted as the first frame house in the area, built in 1829 by Orrin Parsons. The article recounts family ties, marriages, local merchants, the hidden tunnel used by runaway slaves and later horse thieves, and contrasts past charm with modern highways speeding past the old homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Parsons
Chris Dieterle
Roswell
DePuy House
Friis & Brackel
Charles
McKay Street
Minnie Norman
Saline
Orrin Parsons
Mable Case
Cornelius Parsons
C. F. Smith Company
Michigan Avenue
Grove L. Parsons
Canada
Local Man Alfred M Young Dies at 73 in Saline Township
Alfred Manley Young of Saline Township died at his home last Thursday at age 73. He was born June 27 1874 in Edgewood Illinois and moved to Michigan as a child. He operated a milk route for 15 years and ran a gas station near his home on US 112. He married Lydia Scherff on July 15 1903 and is survived by his wife three daughters three brothers two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 30 p m with Rev W Breitenbach officiating and burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Manley Young
Saline Township
Edgewood
Michigan
Mr. Young
Us-112
Lydia Scherff
Streator
Til
Majorie
Walter Harris
Paul Wiedmayer
Clinton
James
Alden
Ann Arbor
Edward
Austin Robison
Fred Stimpson
Saginaware
W. Breitenbach
Oakwood Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Loss
The family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness after the loss of their husband and father. They also thank Rev Breitenbach for comforting words from Mrs Young and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Breitenbach
Rotary Club hears childhood experiences in unique session
At The Tavern meeting last Thursday Rotarians shared past incidents from their childhood in an experience program. The group observed four members birthdays with singing led by Townsend as part of a lighthearted tax joke. Guests included Emil Ahrens, Tecumseh secretary, E. P. Nutting of Moline, and Mr Bodiey of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Henne
Reveling
Trout
G. C. Townsend
Wanny” Cook
Allie” Burkhardt
Emil Ahrens
Tecumseh Club
E. P. Nutting
Moline
J. Bodiey
Quincy
Saline City Taxes Due at Citizens Bank Saturday
Frank Camburn treasurer announces Saline city taxes are payable at Citizens Bank on Saturday August 28. The note says this is the only uptown date, with possible payments at home at other times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank
Frank Camburn
Expression of Thanks to All Who Sent Comforts
Miss Augusta Josenhans conveys sincere appreciation for the fruit flowers and other kindly offerings received during hospitalization and after returning home. The note requests readers to make themselves useful and present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Josenhans
Simplicity Kernels the Wedding Ceremony at Theurer Farm
The wedding of Lucile Clara Theurer to Stanley Buta of Gaines Michigan took place August 14 at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Theurer. The service was by Rev. Adolf Lederer with a garden floral setting and a peach organza gown. The couple plans a ten day motor trip through northern Michigan and Canada before settling in Flint Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Theurer
Lucile Clara
Stanley Buta
Gaines
Michigan
Adolf Lederer
Trinity Lutheran Church
Cadillac
Howell
Ann Arbor
Saline
Florence Ehnis
Buta
Coye Hoover
Pontiac Business College
General Motor
Flint
General Motors Company
Chevrolet
Canada
Lapeer Street
Mich
Interesting impressions from a Michigan woman about Germany
A Michigan woman returning from Germany shared vivid observations about daily life. She notes healthier-looking people, women performing heavier work, scarce sugar and gasoline, cyclists and autos, and practical home layouts with attached stables. She recalls thrifty, hard-working citizens adapting to taxes and laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Germany
TS. A
For Sale Milch Cow and Calf and 30 Acre Farm
Edna Gross of 317 East Michigan Avenue offers a for sale dairy set including a milch cow with calf and a 30 acre farm. The notice lists contact for interested buyers to inquire directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Gross
East
Michigan Avenue
Reward Dead or Alive for Farm Animals
Reward offered for any farm animals. prompt removal requested. Central Dead Stock Co advertises high prices and urges callers to ring Ann Arbor 2-2244 for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Central Dead Stock Co
Auto listings from Cook Motor Sales at authorized Chevrolet dealers
Vintage car showroom items list several used vehicles including a 1982 Ford Tudor, 1930 Ford Coupe, 1932 Chevrolet Truck, and 1929 Chevrolet Coach offered by Cook Motor Sales as authorized Chevrolet dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Bargains in tractors and farm supplies offered locally
Used Farmall tractors with a new guarantee and several 10 20 models, plus good used McCormick corn binders. Hayden Flour Mills Tecumseh offers a free 32 piece dinnerware set with every 25 bushels of wheat exchanged for flour and free flour storage. All Mix 42% Concentrate touted for growing and laying mash with money back guarantee. Saline Mercantile Company endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick
Herman Heininger
Hayden Flour Mills
Tecumseh
Saline Mercantile Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saline Savings Bank
A. C
Cole’s Feed Store
Home News
Briggs
Ruth Bond Hoyt
Saline-Monroe
Melissa
Zilpha
Rebecca
Sara
Orrin
Horace
Cornelius
A. D. Sumner
Flora
Clara
John Mitchell
Florence
Jay R. Watson
Fannie Mae
Luther Briggs
Sumner Briggs
Adrian
William H. Davenport
Davenport
James Brown
Rotary Club
Theurer
Wolverine
Parsons
W. E. Dietiker
Herman Bredernitz
I. C
Charles Schultz
Dr. Hess
Saline Mercantile Co
Ray Davis
Stevens & Bush
Otto Foster
Martin Fucss
Toonan & Johnson
Milan
Schult House
Ann Arbor St
Wiedman Auto Company
He, Mich
Ave
Seyler’s
Muir Hardware
Jesse Hewens
Route One
Ypsilanti
Parmak
Cole’s
U of M
L. O. Gibson
Ocalist
Packard St
Art's
Saline-Pleasant Lake Roads
Ambrose Ernst
Observer
Fred R. Braun
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