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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
1
Conway Tearle stars in Love's Masquerade at the Liberty Saturday night. The actor, among cinema’s top ten for histrionic ability, shines in dramatic scenes drawn from Edward J. Montague’s script and real life inspirations.
March term jurors include Lodi Otto Blaess Lyndon Charles Emsworth Manchester Otto H Davidter Northfield John Maulbetsch Pittsfield E J Reinold Salem Agnes Heeney Saline G D Finkbeiner Solo Jacob Schneider Sharon Albert A Feldkamp Superior William Spooner Webster Frank Kleinschmidt York Theodore Josenhans Ypsilanti Ross Kk Hall Second district F J Rust Ypsilanti G Will Wiard Ann Arbor City Fred C MacPherson James Blade Edward Walker Robert Hauser Harry A M L Hawley J E Eisenwater Ann Arbor Two George Green Augusta James V Potter Bridgewater Julinus Schiller Dexter Ernest Hopkins Freedom Michael Schiller Lima Charles Pratt Lodi Charles Fiegel
Zella C Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Hall became the bride of Duncan A Robison on February 10 1923 in Detroit The Rev C J Wood performed a double ring ceremony Attendants were Grant Austin and Gladys Strickland Both from Milan The couple took a wedding trip to Saginaw and Battle Creek and will reside on the Hall farm with the bride’s parents.
The Willing Workers gathered at Mrs. Ada Davenport's home on Friday February 16 despite bad weather. Thirty two people attended including local high school girls and teachers for dinner and the noon hours. A bountiful meal of escalloped potatoes meat loaf Waldorf salad rolls coffee banana pie and fried cakes was served by the hostess. Mrs Bertha Gordon acted as secretary in Mrs Mabel Needham's absence and roll call featured valentine quotations. No program was given and much of the day was spent tying and partly finishing three comfortables. The Marel meeting will be held with Miss Julia Gordon and roll call will be provided.
The Milan Leader reports the largest land sale in the area, 840 acres west of Milan totaling over two hundred thousand dollars. John Olds of Williamsport Indiana buys farms belonging to John Houshby Chester tiybarger Charles Goodridge Loyal Bush and F. W. Draper and will take possession by March first.
Attendance waned due to colds and grip with an Ann Arbor youth company and a duet by Henne and Martin. Rev Cress preached on The Completeness of Christ and His Accessibility as Rev Brown was absent. February 27 holds annual meetings for the Federated and Presbyterian societies with much business to conduct.
We express gratitude for acts of kindness and for the floral offerings from Mooreville L. C. T. M. and neighbors. Signed by Mrs. Clinton Clark and Niece.
Auction dates set for Harry Booth on Thursday February 22 C H Miller and Son on Friday February 23 Frank Davis on Monday February 26 David Sloss on Wednesday February 25 Ben Hehr on Wednesday March 7 Walter Cos on Tuesday March 13 Emanuel Cook on Monday March 19 For sale team harness and wagon with three inch tire Seller A Fitzgerald 22t.
Prof. R. E. Marshall of Michigan Agricultural College explains fertilizer needs for orchards in sod versus cultivated plots. He notes higher nitrogen rates for sod planted trees and provides age based application guidelines, cautioning gradual increases and adjustments for vigor and production. The piece also advertises local events and household items for sale.
Wiedmean Auto Company advertises reliable used cars with small down payments including 1916 Ford Touring for 25 dollars 1917 Ford Touring for 30 1918 Dodge Touring for 150 1920 Ford Touring for 100 1921 Ford Touring for 125 1919 Dodge Touring for 175 08 Chevrolet Touring for 25 1921 Chevrolet Sedan for 125 Overland Touring for 25 Studebaker Touring for 25 Overland Roadster for 25.
The Observer prints early classified notices for sales and rentals. Listings include farm horses, furnished rooms, a farm at I. G. C. Shaw location, tenancies at the confectionery above, and various trades such as painting and paper hanging. Also noted are poultry buyers, violin lessons in Saline weekly, and an optometrist advert offering eye exams and glasses.
Married man with farming and machinery experience advertises kerosene burner Aetna stove fitment and economical fuel. Publishes at The Tavern 23. Features baby chicks starting March 12 and weekly through June with breed variety and price lists from Washtenaw Hatchery Ann Arbor Michigan. Also notes auctioneer pictures for bills from Klager Schrader Finnell Merithew Thompson and Thompson Bear this in mind for advertising.
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