Some Old Timers and Hinted Currency Curios
The Observer notes four early American currency pieces from 1837 to 1863. A 15 cent shinplaster from Orleans County Bank dated July 10 1862, a 25 cent shinplaster by C and A Bres Detroit dated Nov 10 1862, a Bank of Pontiac one dollar note dated Sept 1 1863, and a Bank of Saline three dollar bill dated Dec 14 1837. Also described is an old account book from Charles Burkhart with 1867 entries showing eggs at 25 cents, broom 25 cents, sugar at 15 cents, bread 15 cents. Curios may be seen at The Observer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Pontiac
Bank of Saline
S. Finch
W. Cammett
Cbstarles
Burkhart
Observer
Life of Sarah M Allen. Elbridge to Saline obituary
Sarah M Allen born January 4 1849 in Elbridge New York moved to Saline Michigan in 1897. She married Joseph S Kyte February 5 1880 and mother to six children four of whom survived with Florence dying in 1907. A devoted church member in Elbridge and Saline she attended First Baptist and later Methodist Episcopal services until ill health confined her. She died March 4 after saying Thy will be done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah ‘M. Allen
Elbridge
Saline
Mich
Joseph S. Kyte
Florence
First Baptist Church of
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rlev
T. E. Potter
Methodist Church Notes Rev C P Saviess Pastor
The Epworth League hosts a Friday evening social at the parsonage with games and eats. Palm Sunday observances begin with 10 am worship and 11 30 am church school, followed by a 7 30 pm study on Christ's third utterance. Holy week devotions 7 30 pm daily except Saturday, with Good Friday services and Easter preparation.
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Epworth League
Christ
Salina Farmers' Club Meets for Dinner and Reports
The Salina Farmers' Club held its Saturday meeting on March 12 with Mr and Mrs Frank Stilts as hosts. After dinner and viewing the premises, Vice-president Josenhaas called the meeting to order. readings were given. host and reviewing reports were discussed. Mrs Heilman presented advantages and disadvantages of farm and city life. Leon Vealey recited the poem Laska. the group adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina Farmers’club
Frank Stilts
Josenhaas
Hildner
Stilts
Laska
Saline Leads Early China Famine Fund Drive
Local committee publicized Saline as an early organized community in Michigan for the China famine fund. The sale of saving stamps launched by the local group proceeded at ten stations, with kids from four grammar grades selling them. Chairman C P Bayless urged simple sacrifices to save lives now and pledged every penny helps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Michigan
Zigaretti
Obituary of Alice Rhoades Forbes From Milan Family
Alice Rhoades Forbes born August 22, 1845 in Saline Washington County died March 9, 1991. She married Byron W. Forbes October 9, 1863 and had nine children. Survived by eight children and 1144 grandchildren with two great grandchildren. Lived on the Feld camp farm, moved to Milan in 1896, widowed 1913. Died at daughter Mrs Elmer Trim's home with family present. Buried from Mrs Flora Gauntlett's home Saturday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rhoades
Saline
Washteriaw County
Byron W. Forbes
Milan
Elmer Trim
Clyde
Ross Forbes
Alberta
Canada
Flora Gauntlett
Milford Burglary Strikes Minister Amid Heavy Losses
Rev J D Young pastor of the Methodist church in Milford reports burglars plundered his home Sunday night taking his life savings valued at 3500 in liberty bonds 200 in Victory loan bonds 2000 in negotiable mortgages 7000 in land contracts and 165 in War Savings stamps the account stated in the Rochester Clarion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Young
Methodist
Milford
Rochester
Clarion
Republican caucus result names township nominees
At the caucus held in Lodi township on March 14 candidates were nominated for town officers. Gen Henry Bredernitz as supervisor, Gertrude Lutz as township clerk, Max Fosdick as treasurer, Bert S Osborn as Justice of the Peace, Aaron Weidmayer as highway commissioner, Sebastian Finkbeiner as highway overseer, Deste Robison as member of the board of review, and Charles W W Koch, Jobe Feuerbacher, Matthew Seeger, Christ P Finkbeiner as constables. Democrats also named nominees for township offices including Mikhael Grossban as supervisor, Jacob Bierkle as clerk, Mark Sweetland as treasurer, Edward 4 as highway commissioner, Joseph Burkhardt as Justice of the Peace, Ernest D Meyer as highway overseer, Emanuel Zedtre as member of the board of review, Edgar Drake, Hens Flanigan, Edward Wagner, Leander Kappler as constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry ,Bredernitz
Gertrude Lutz
Max Fosdick
Bert. S. Osborn
Aaron Weidmayer
Sebastian Finkbeiner
Deste Robison
W.W. Koch
Jobe Feuerbacher
Matthew “Seeger
Christ P. Finkbeiner
Lodi
Mikhael
Grossban ‘Glerk
Jacob Bierkle
Mark. Sweetland
Edward
Joseph Burkhardt
Ernest DD Meyer
Emanuel Zedtre
Edgar Drake
Hens Flanigan
Edward Wagner
Leander
Kappler
Marriage Licenses Quietly Issued in Local Records
The list shows licenses issued for individuals including Herman Hashley aged 28 and Sharon Ethel Trene Whipple aged 25 from Lima and Ann Arbor residents Katherine Smith aged 20 and Ray Nixon aged 26 along with Florace Rodriguez 22 from Chile and Dexter area. Details reflect names ages and hometowns in the marriage license notices.
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Jacob
Herman
Hashley
Sharon
Ethel Trene Whipple
Lima
Florace Rodriguez
Chile
S.A
Katherine -Smith
Ann Arbor
Ray “H.nixon
Fislen Salisbury
Dexter
Saline Proclamation Urges Good Friday Observance
Saline Village officials urged all stores to close from 9 30 a m to 3 p m on Good Friday March 25 1921 in memory of Jesus agony on the cross. Citizens were urged to attend worship services and observe the holy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
Detroit
Ann Arbor
Martin Fucss
Saline
Washtenaw
Jesus Christ
Council OF
Federated Church Reports Unity and Pre Easter Plans
The Federated Church meeting noted harmonious service after union and re elected officers except treasurer and secretary who resigned. Lloyd Fairbanks and E F Henne elected. Grawford of Detroit and Mrs Reed from Grand River Ave M E Church highlighted. Pre Easter services begin next Sunday using His Last Week booklet priced 10 cents. Sunday times listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church
Lloyd Fairbanks
E. F. Henne
Grawford
Detroit
Reed
Grand River Avenue
M. E
Crawford
Christ
Pearl White Stars in The White Moll At Liberty
Pearl White makes her Fox debut in The White Moll at the Liberty theatre a vivid photoplay blending suspense romance and drama. The underworld tale follows a young settlement worker who reforms criminals and aids the needy amid rapid action and a romance with a reformed gangster. Richard C. Travers leads a strong supporting cast with writing by Ling Sheldon and direction by Watry Millarde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Theatre
Pearl White
Wikliam
Fox
White Mall
Frank L. Packard
Miss. White
New York
Underworld
Pearl
White
Horse
Richard C. Travers
Ling? Sheldon
Watry Millarde
Thirty Millions for Soldiers Vote Planned in Michigan
Voters in Michigan will decide in April on a proposed 30 million bond to fund bonuses for World War I veterans including soldiers sailors and nurses. Supporters note the federal government may not pay. the state legislature submits the question to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michigan Rail Passenger Fares Increase
Michigan rail passengers face a six tenth of a cent per mile rise to 3.6 cents per mile. Interstate commerce commission previously set 2 cents for in state travel while 8.6 cents applied to cross state trips. federal judges upheld the commission’s authority enabling the fare hike after Michigan litigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Interstate” Commerce Commission
Washington
Iommerce Commission
School Notes on English Classes and Basketball Schedule
English V has completed American literature and studies advanced composition. Chemistry finishes nitrogen compounds. English I reads Irving’s The Knickerbocker History of New York. Boys basketball canceled vs Milan due to bad roads. Girls lost 16-18. boys won 36-11. Teams travel to Ypsi March 17-19 for tournament. English III and IV finish Silas Marner and Macbeth this month. Chapel program postponed then held March 14 with songs, prayers, and a classroom play featuring First and Second Primary students.
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Irving
Knickerbocker
New York
Milan
ShirSday
Yost
Elurrah
Ypsi
Eliot
Silas Marner
Shakespeare
Macbeth
America
Lynford_ Bracey
Loretta Westphal
Miss Bullen
Andrey Jordan
Harold Layher
Bowers
Phlox
Edith Rose Parsons
Frances Smith
Holyhiocks
Irene Fitzrald
Marguerite Schnebelt
Dietta
Merton
Graves
the Post
Lauren
Schieh
Katherine
Mardonfield
the Press
Dorothy
Alber
Stephen Wainworth
Helen Barr
Helen_ jampp
Miss “Bullen
Classified Advertisements Observed in Local Paper
Observer Liners lists for sale animals including horses, cattle, hogs and work stock. Listings show owners and contact numbers such as Fred Aprill Wm Clough and Charles Geyer, plus farm goods like barley alfalfa and a nine year old black team. Also notices for visiting cards announcements and piano tuning services by AE Combs at 406 N Hamilton Ypsilanti.
Timber and farm supply ads dominate brief notices
Timber buyers seek all kinds of saw timber paying well at the mill. Also call for sharp-eyed poultry eyes and legal printing notices for estate settlements to appear in the local newspaper with probate index guidance.
Piano Tuning Notice From Victor Allmenidinger
Notice warns that a man canvassing in town may claim to take over customers. Authorization clarifies no one else may solicit and that regular visits to Saline every two weeks continue. Orders may be placed with Mrs. Vesta Mills or at 1203 Forest Avenue Ann Arbor. Victor Allmenidinger lists his associations with university and conservatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elam
Saline
Vesta. Mills
Forest Avenue
Ann Arbor
Victor Allmenidinger
University School of Music
St. Thomas ‘Conservatory of Music
Sir Mar Ty
Conservatory of Music
Detroit United Lines schedules May 13 1040 service details
Intercity timetable notes Detroit United Lines running from Saline to Ypsilanti with departures at 6 50 a m 8 40 a m and every two hours to 8 40 a m 10 46 p m from Saline and 6 25 a m 7 40 a m and every two hours to 7 40 a m 10 15 a m from Ypsilanti with connections to Ann Arbor Wayne Plymouth and Northville trains. May 13 1040 in effect.
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Detroit United Lines
Eastern Standard
Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor
Wayne
Plymouth
Northvilles
Detroit
Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tony
Woolworth
Saline Savings Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Burkhart Bros
Cottost
Jet
Martin Fuoss
Schnebeli
Schnebelt’s Bakery
Methodist’ Church
C. P. Saviess
Farmers” Club’ Meeting
OF China Famine ‘Organization
the Federated Church
W. J. Cross
Scotth Collie
Wm. Clough
Bracey
Fred Aprill
A. C Lange
E. Henry Street
Charles Geyer
iFor
I. S
Wm. Clements & Son
Poland
Ricd Richards
Emily H. Arnold
S. Main Street
Potatloes
Andrew Girbach
Durham
Bill
Fred * Robson
R. D
Combs
Maibe
Pianes
Hamilton Street
G. EF. Braghy &Son
Hollis
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