Lenawee County Man Recalls Davis Capture Flight From Richmond
Cal W. H. Crittenden of Company E Fourth Michigan Cavalry, sole survivor of the captors, relates the May 1865 pursuit from Macon to Irwinsville. The party tricked the fleeing Confederates, captured Jefferson Davis, and escorted him to Fortress Monroe after a deadly clash that left two Michigan men dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
W. H. Crittenden
Jefferson Davis
Michigan
Cal [Poral
Company E
Fourth Michigan Cavalrys
Georgia
B. D. Pritchard
Hawkinsville
Richmond
Abbbeysville
Wisconsin Cavalry
Irwinsville
Pritchard
Is Corps
Abberville
Purintas
Fudson
Charles Tyler
Robart Tripp
John Hines
George Ballard
Corporal Crittenden
Mgr
Crittenden
Gwanko
Ave
Tsahr
Mam
Hines
Colonel Johnson
Davis
Fring
Daris
Mme
Munger
Mw Saber
Clinton
Careful Hatching Tips From Poultry Experts
The United States Department of Agriculture stresses care and attention to detail to succeed in egg hatching. Start early, prepare a well ventilated incubator area, maintain steady temperatures, turn eggs daily, test eggs on day seven and fourteen, and keep hens well supplied with water grit and dust baths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Nericulture
China
Which Hens to Keep and Cockerels for Ready Production
The guide lists desirable hens: strong, healthy, vigorous birds with neat heads and strong heels, deep rectangular bodies, parallel contours, bright eyes, active demeanor, and short worn toe nails. Favor late molters, quiet friendly hens, early risers, and robust hens with healthy beaks and shanks. It also notes thin pelvic bones as a concern and promotes early-hatched, large crowned, strong, active, quick maturing cockerels for high production.
Missing man linked to large estate dispute and family inquiry
The report outlines a missing man, Frank Mills, whose mother Mary HY Mills seeks to recover a $30,000 estate claim. It notes his disappearance from his parents’ home thirty years ago near Ann Arbor and hints at ongoing efforts to locate him or resolve the inheritance matter.
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Mary HY Mills
Ann Arbor
Frank Millssis
The Wild Cat of Investment Lures With Profits
A concise warning profile describes the unreliable investor type who promises profit, attracts trusting people year after year, and leaves them financially worse off due to repeated losses.
Pay Your Bills Promptly A Civic Call to Thrift
A local merchant urges timely debt repayment to preserve personal and civic reputation. The piece argues honesty, fair dealing, and clear communication with creditors as key to maintaining trust and financial stability. It emphasizes that thrift builds estates and competency, while debt avoidance harms self-respect and community standing.
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Sehima
Perrza
Merchant Aid
Evolution of Fashion From Fig Leaves to Modern Skirts
A historical musing traces clothing shifts from fig leaves to trailing skirts and pants for women. It argues custom drives change toward simpler dress for comfort and health, noting side saddles and early resistance gave way to practical riding attire and modern simplicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Ife
Are You Budding The Show At Your Life
A lively plea to readers to embrace self presentation and enjoy the theatre of daily life. It urges shopping for beauty and home adornments via local advertisements and to read and support the merchants who advertise in the newspaper.
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Manchester Enterprise
Washtenaw County
Kuhl's Orchard
Pleasant Jak
Swangers
Dora
Stockman
Srange
Lansing
Ars. Stockman
County Grange
Chelsea
Anmcomn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lenawee County
Jeff Davis
Gare
Roy Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Belle Isle
Woodland News
Mercy Hospital
Jackson
Rives Junction
North Adams
Frank Kourt
Hambure Street
Polly
Frank
Brishton Argus
Oldfield
Europe
Wiedman Auto Company
George Auphaus
Mercer
Fred W. Gross
S. Main
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