Underground railroad tale from Cassopolis area settlers
A reader contributed a detailed sketch of Quakers aiding enslaved people fleeing to freedom via relays and hidden routes through Cassopolis Michigan and Youngs Prairie. The piece recounts James White and others, raids by Kentucky slave owners, a standoff with local settlers, and eventual freeing of the enslaved despite ensuing legal battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michganni
Canada
Ohio River
James White
North Carolina
Michigan
Carolina
Cassopolis
Zachariah Seegart
Stephen
Bogue
Youngs Prairie
Chris Hughes
Runni
Scosatrn
Chris
Cabin
Capri
Youngs Fedge
Kentuck
Yooung’s Prairie
Local 4 H project yields hatchery success for Robert Morton
Robert Morton on US 112 east of town has built a hatchery business from a 4-H chicken project. He specializes in the Gasson strain white leghorns with tested flock, sells fresh eggs at the door, and plans regular hatchings from a Jamesway incubator. Visitors welcome as he grows his enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morton
Us- 112
Robert
Snce
State Department of Animal Industry
Jamesway
Willing Workers Christmas Party Recalls December Meeting
The Willing Workers met with Mrs Grace Holcomb December 15 for a Christmas party. Twenty nine attended a delicious dinner and a short business meeting followed by program readings and songs. A Christmas tree and exchanged gifts capped the gathering. January meeting set with Mrs Luella Rhoades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Holcomb
Ella Munroe
Edgar Guest
Pearl Gilbert
Luella Rhoades
Christmas School Programs Feature Band Choir and Operetta
The article describes Christmas activities at the school with kindergarten and first grade rhythm bands, a housetops operetta, Jingle Bells and Little Town of Bethlehem carols, and a cantata The Music of Bethlehem by the high school glee club. The audience participates in singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
High School Glee Club
Train Wreck Survivor Improves After Fatality
Reports describe Mrs. Arthur Lutz returning home in Willis with her child, Mrs. Elta and baby back from Saline General Hospital, and Stanley Jarcuzka moved to Detroit after injuries from a wreck that killed his mother. BriegeBridgewater inmate Mrs. Martin Schaible injured in a recent auto crash visits daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elta
Baby
Willis
Martin Schaiblé
Bridgewater
Arthur
Lutz
Stanley Jarcuzka
Detroit
Bridgewater Savings Bank Sets Interest Rate by By Laws
Notice to depositors from Bridgewater Savings Bank Bridgewater Michigan states per the 1938 by laws and board resolution interest on savings deposit books and certificates of deposit will be one and one half percent annually until further orders signed by Pred Blumhardt president dates December 22 January 5 and 29. Card of thanks and bereavement notices appear thanking friends and Reverend figures for support and floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater Savings Bank
Bridgewater
Michigan
Rack Fr
Board of Directors
Pred Blumhardt
Breitenbach
Regina Finkbeiner
Jeanett Marie
Walter Laxman
Lydia Fahrner
Talk Survey Light and Dark Little Cost Remarkable Results
A report highlights a brief survey on light and dark themes with minimal cost and notable outcomes. The study notes meaningful insights from respondents and signals potential applicability to future projects.
Public Notice and Classified Ads from Saline Observer 1938
Public notice of an annual account of trustee in Michigan probate court with hearing set for January 4 1939 and publication in The Saline Observer. Additional classified items include for sale goods services farm products a 1938 Dodge and assorted household and building material listings from Saline firms and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John George Schweitzer
G. C. Townsend
Saline
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Merry Christmas
Eghooh
Gregintgl
Ade
Reveling Drug Store
Cole
Mr. Doodle
Bobby Breen
Irene Dare
Mickey’s Parrot
Popeye
Dicy Tracy
WTA
Pioneer Times
Stephen Bogue
Mosestown
Bill Jones
Aiké Raul
Revere
Young’s Prairie
Kentucky
Rawleigh & Co
United States
Ha.c. Aly
Aleena
Saline’ General Hospital
Lt. S
Parsons
Edwin Stierle
Polar Bear Casino
Finkbeiner
Parkerhouse
Saline Bakery
George F. Byers
S. Ann Arbor St
Hugh Austin
Wiedman Auto Company
Washien
Ann Arporin
Jay ‘G. Pray
Nora
Ventate
R. G. Wahl
Cole’s Feed Store
W. E. Dietiker
Kelly
Ann Arbor St
Airdale
A. J. Ernst
Feed Safe Way Dairy
Saline Mercantile Company
Saline Mercantile Co
Promino
Ann Arbor
Central Dead Stock Co
Art's
Saline-Pleasant Lake Roads
Saline Phobe
L. O. Gibson, M. D
Packard
Hill
Florence Wiedmayer
Schumann Accordion Studio
Mich
Plymouth
Mac Wierud
Cook Motor
Westinghouse
Norge
J. A. Geddis
West Cros St
Ypsilanti
Turkeys
Schhid’s Finer Foods
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