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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
8
In Washtenaw County Michigan the Saline Savings Bank closes its books February 21 1921. Cashier ER D Skinner attests the statement’s accuracy under oath before Notary Public Edwin H Smith on January 3 1921. Attestants George Burkhart R L Finch and George J Feldkamp sign the document.
The document names officers and assistants at the Burkhardt Bank. George Burkhart appears as president and also among listed staff. George J Mann and George J Feldkamp are identified as vice president and board member. Edwin H Smith is noted as assistant cashier with Alwin R Burkhardt as assistant cashier.
Frank Rose J H Feldkamp R L Finch Joseph Burkhardt E D Skinner and Fred Uertler listed as directors on the recent public board roster with positions noted. The document confirms their roles and affiliations within the organization.
Miss Marguerite Riedel of Detroit visited her father over Sunday. Bersuder Brothers cut ice for William Schaffer at Manchester Monday. Miss Gertrude Scheurer and Julius Schmid of Ann Arbor spent Wednesday in Detroit. Miss Selma Boettner hosted cousin Miss Rheta Lutz of Detroit over Sunday. Mrs. Ralph Blankard of Ypsilanti visited sister Miss Elsie Nissley for the weekend. William Breining and family were in Ann Arbor on business Wednesday. William Reed and son with Will Ellis of Detroit spent Saturday on his farm here. Gertrude Bersuder and Joseph Bersuder visited Mr and Mrs Jacob Henes. Mrs. Gottlieb Scherdt and Mrs Katherine Keuhner of Freedom spent Sunday with the Bersuders, Keuhner staying a few weeks. G B Middlemess was called to Detroit by the death of his sister Mrs E Taylor after a long illness. he returned Sunday.
The column records many local visits and family updates. Adom, born to Mr. and Mrs. John Connor on February 22, is noted alongside visits by Mrs. Leslie Biasley and Mrs. Samuel Craig. Several residents relocate, host events, or similar everyday happenings across Milan Rochester Ann Arbor Monroe and nearby farms.
Macon notes report illness in several residents including Naomi Frost and Grace Welsh with gradual improvements. Visits feature Vern Graf of Ypsilanti, John Jackson from Jackson, and trips to Ann Arbor for medical care and family gatherings. Social events include a fifth anniversary in Tecumseh, a farewell surprise for Wallace and Myrtle Demarcia, and an auction by Everett Trawis with strong sale prices.
William Gregg spent Sunday at D G Richards home. H C Reeves of Monroe stayed a few days at his farm. Mr Hanser hosts his father for several days. William Richards visits his son Max. Inez and Ola LeBaron visit Harley Welsh Sunday. Peter Sommers sold his farm and moves to John Clars. Nelson Reeves of Monroe visited Friday night and Saturday with Herbert and Madison Richards.
Donald Craig spends Thursday night with Floyd Swain. Mrs. Ella Collins visits son Elsworth Collins and family in Macon. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Dibble move to their new home in Tecumseh. Maud Goodrich of Ann Arbor weekends with her mother and brother. Vealey and Stilts visit Ypsilanti. Virginia LaGrave visits Detroit sister. Mrs. Kleversant and Mrs. Craig visit Hugh Craig’s family in York. A farewell party for the Dibble couple is held with best wishes for Tecumseh.
West Mooreville M E McMullen was in Toledo Tuesday. Alfred Lewis spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs RB Hendershot. Ralph Moorehead visited Leith Westfall in Milan. Mrs Caroline Wolcott of Detroit visits daughter Mrs B Hobbs. Dr D P McLachlan went to Ann Arbor hospital Tuesday for treatment. Mrs Arthur Carter and daughter Maurita spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs C B Hobbs. Loyal Bush and family nine guests of Will Macken in Milan. Ernest Dieterle and family visited Sherman Cook near Urania. Stanley Goodell of the U of M spent Sunday with uncle Gus Goldsmith and family. May Kent of Toledo staying with mother Mrs Janz Hale who has been ill. Clarence Culver rents farm and moved to Mooreville home. Maurita Carter visited Mr and Mrs J Clark in Ypsilanti Wednesday through Sunday. Lafayette Spink and family of Milan visited Chester Hiberger. Vesta Goldsmith of Ypsilanti visited sister Mrs Walter Greashaber. Edith Westfall and aunt Mrs Ann Martin visiting relatives in Hudson. George Saffell and Miss Maxine spent Sunday with Walter Greashaber. Aaron Westfall and daughter Dora Mae visited Charles Rhodes. Mary Moon fell in her home last week and is largely immobilized. Fred Lewis Irene visited daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Henry Bruckner in Milan. Charles McMullen and family moved to new home south of Milan. Ava Grams moved onto McMullen farm.
The Michigan state farm bureau reports nearly one million pounds of its three million pound wool pool sold since May 15 1920 with grading ongoing at about 20000 pounds daily. Mills and manufacturers seek Michigan wool for volume and quality, and two bureau owned blanket factories push demand for wool blankets. The bureau aims to add value for farmers by selling wool in manufactured form.
Edward J Muir advertises Hi Grade Gasoline Sinclair Kerosene Pennant and Mobiloil with delivery options and store pricing. The store highlights gasoline pumps auto accessories paints heaters and tools plus arming and cutlery items.
The document records C. A. Curtiss as cashier swearing to bank books, with the name C. A. Gurtiss noted, sworn before Notary Lloyd E. Fairbank on February 28 1921. Attest witnesses B P Davenport R E Hausdr W M Fowler, directors.
G. C. Townsend, John W. Hull, W. M. Fowler, BE. A. Hauser, and Martin Fuoss are listed as individuals in the record. The snippet names five persons tied to a likely organizational or legal context from the era.
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