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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
1
Sheriff Wurster and deputies with George W. Cook raided Bridgewater soft drink parlors on a Friday night, seizing beverages including grenadine port wine creme de menthe gin whisky and two kegs of beer. Three men, described as new to the village, were arrested and jailed pending trial.
Saline Savings Bank held its annual stockholders meeting on January 11 electing directors George Burkhart R L Finch George J Feldkamp J H Feldkamp Joseph Burkhardt Fred Fettler F C Wiecman Alfred Hertler and Lee Tescher Officers named include President George Burkhart Acting VP Lee Tescher VP R L Finch Cashier A R Burkhardt and Assistant Cashier G C Townsend The bank reports 25000 capital 25000 surplus 10500 profits and about 750000 in assets Citizens Bankeld directors re elected B P Davenport E A Hauser J W Hull B D Hammond W M Fowler C A Curtiss Martin Fuoss W S Harwood and Arthur J Lutz Officers re elected President B P Davenport Vice President and Cashier C A Curtiss Vice President J W Hull Vice President Martin Fuoss Assistant Cashier Lloyd Fairbank Assistant Cashier H A Holmes Total resources exceed one million dollars.
Born in Godrich Ontario in 1873 Thomas B. Henderson faced early hardship after moving to Detroit. He financed his education by working at Linkey Shoe Co and became a dentist, opening a Romeo office, then a Detroit practice before settling in Saline in 1918 where he maintains a large, balanced schedule.
The handle factory has installed steam power and now emits a regular whistle to workers. Mr Shurtz previously used electric power but faced piles of shavings blocking the yard. He added a steam plant to repurpose the surplus as fuel, cutting electric costs and improving efficiency.
The Saline Poultry Association meets Tuesday evening January 25 at the Fosdicks. A one act farce titled Mrs Feather's Book Agent will be performed by association men. A pot luck supper will be served and amusement is promised.
The Christian Science society of Saline meets in the hall over Citizens Bank every Sunday at 10 30 am with the subject Truth A testimonial meeting is set for Wednesday at 730 pm A cordial invitation extended to all Sunday school follows the morning service and admits pupils under 20 to the class
Sunday schedule follows the usual order with morning worship at 10:00 and evening service at 7:30. Tonight at 7:30 the Rev. John Martin district superintendent will speak and preside over the quarterly conference inviting all members and officers to attend.
Michigan growers will exhibit field crops horticultural products and poultry during Farmers Week at Michigan State College from January 1 to February 4. The program includes corn and grain competitions egg show apple and floral displays potato classes seed judging and a new greenhouse floral feature. Exhibits aim to teach grading for markets and highlight prize winning entries from state shows.
Basketball game held last Wednesday in the opera house between Love Athletic Club and High School drew a fair crowd. Love Athletic Club won 11 to 9 with Estermyer Hoeft L. F. Love Carr R. G. Armbauster leading the lineup for Love while Lambarth Gordon Mohrhardt Lamib G. Cc. Gordon started for High School.
Tom Mix stars as Jeff Boyden in Fox Film version of Hard Boiled, a Western tale of crooks led by Diamond Sadie planning a jewel haul at Boiling Springs. With Spec ODonnell and Marjorie Gregg, the rescue unfolds amid dramatic action and a notable supporting cast.
Mrs Harriet Wheeler age 100 celebrated at granddaughter’s Tecumseh home. Born Harriet Kent she came from New York with parents 90 years ago. Widowed Civil War veteran Curtis G Wheeler died. One living child Mrs C G Childester of Detroit. Five generations include Leroy Holdridge Tecumseh and Clarence Holdridge. She recalls early Indian days and has been blind eight years. Government fights alcohol poison. bootleggers noted. Classifieds list various sales and services. Notice to water consumers with dates.
Local ads showcase items for sale including coats from Dietiker's by Henry O. Dieterle, Toulouse geese from W. Carr, a Fordson truck at 125.00, and genuine Ford batteries at Wiedman Garage. Also promoting Wonder Laying mash, Saline Mercantile Co products, and Solite High Test gasoline with car start claims.
Local notices list sale items from Saline Mercantile Co and Hutzel & Schnirring, including Rosenthal corn husker and McCormick Deering 4 roll husker. Also ads for refrigerator, stove, cabinets, beds, and property rentals. Services offered include nursing, plumbing, eye care, and auto repair. Also farm sale of late Fred Beottger property near Saline and local real estate interests.
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