Pioneer Called Home Theodore Josenhans Dies at 71
Theodore Josenhans died at his farm on Tuesday October 23 1923 at 6 30 pm after weeks of suffering. He was 71 years and 27 days old born September 27 1852 in Germany and came to this country at age three. He married Della Warner March 31 1891. she died January 3 1915. He is survived by five sisters and four brothers. Funeral at 2 00 pm Friday at his sisters home.
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Theodore Josenhans
Léconbeng
Wartembers
Germany
Michigan
Della Warner
Jessé Warner
Josenhams
Mooreville
Fraternity Lodge to Host County Mason Masters Friday
Frater nity Lodge No. 262 F. & A. M. Ann Arbor will entertain the Mason ic Masters Association of the county Friday October 26 starting 4 PM Eastern. Dinner at 6:15 followed by a M M degree demonstration with W M Ed D Brown Chelsea S W E F L Blosser Manchester J W Chas W Koch Saline J D H G Bates Dexter and others including John P High Ann Arbor R Everard Ypsilanti Milton J Baxter Chelsea Glyde B Simons Leon W Strong and the Fraternity Lodge fellowcraft team. A large county Master Masons turnout is expected.
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Fraternity Lodge No
Ann Arbor
Masonic Masters Association
W. M
D. Brown
Chelsea
S. Wef
EL Blosser
Fraternity Lodge
Willing Workers Meeting elects new officers
The Willing Workers met with Mrs Hallie Mehler on October 18 for their annual meeting and officer election. A noon dinner followed a victrola opening and devotional led by Mrs Walters. Officers elected were President Mrs Mattie Craig Vice President Mrs Hinzel Gordon Secretary Mrs Mabel Needham Treasurer Miss Billa McMann Corresponding Secretary Mrs Dorothy Heilman. The club adjourned to meet Mrs Grace Hammond for the November dinner.
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Hallie Mehler
Walters
Lizzie White
Latine
Mattie Craig
Hinzel Gordon
Mabel Needham
Billa McMann
Dorothy Heilman
Grace Hammond
Saline Woman's Club Meeting Reports Welcome Tone
The Saline Woman's Club met with Mrs Weienniett on Tuesday October 16 with good attendance. After business, symposiums were given and papers read by Mrs Merritt Martin in Mrs Samuel Boyd's absence on The Yankee. Mrs Camburn spoke on Mountain Whites and This Hoosier. Mrs Briggs and Mrs Burkhart sang Greetings of Welcome. Next meeting is October 30 at Miss Buckman's home with the delegate's federation report.
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Saline
Weienniett
Samuel Boyd
Mirs
Merritt Martin
Frank Camburn
Vesta
Mills
Luther Briggs
Fred Burkhart
Miss Mills
Miss Buckman
Federation
York Man Builds Remarkable Cement Mixer From Scrap
Central York correspondent reports John Connors own creation built from parts of a washing machine manure spreader grain drill binder windmill ensilage ender and pump jack. Powered by a small gasoline engine he claims it cost only 4.50 to assemble.
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Central York
John Connor
Joseph Sweeney
Connor
Attention Basketball Practice Update
Notice calls players to attend three remaining practices before the season opener.
Third Annual American Legion Game Banquet Recap
The third annual Legion banquet drew about 180 attendees Tuesday evening. George Miller served as toastmaster introducing speakers while Walter Cook gave the welcome and spoke on Legion aid to disabled soldiers and families including Roosevelt hospital wall Battle Creek and Detroit hospital care. Dr J B Wallace offered remarks on patriotism and loyalty, with several light jokes. D B South of Ypsilanti praised nearby towns for wartime drives supporting soldiers overseas and Saline’s strong records. Prof Menefee of Ann Arbor described Children’s Billet activities aiding children of disabled servicemen with homes at Bad Axe and Otter Lake, supervised by reliable mothers. Roscoe Bonistesl of Ann Arbor spoke on The Legion of Today urging support for returning veterans in business and home towns, ending with a prayer and America. For Sale Pure late Petoskey potatoes from Washtenaw county farmland near Lodi cemetery, FR Clements.
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George Miller
Walter Cook
Tropawood
Roosevelt Hospital
Battle Creek
the Word
Detroit
J. B. Wallace
Louis Burke
Annn Arbor
Ypsilanti
D. B. South
Ann Arbor
Saline
United States
Menefee
Legion of Michisam
Bad Axe
Otter Lake
Roscoe Bonistesl
Legion of Today
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Northville Plant Produces Over 44 Million Ford Valves
Ford Motor Company plant in Northville Michigan near Detroit concentrates on valves for Model T and Fordson Tractor engines. Opened in March 1920 the facility runs three eight hour shifts employing 350 workers and outputs over 85 000 Ford valves and 10 000 Fordson valves daily. Since opening it has produced more than 44 000 000 valves to date.
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Ford Motor Company
Northville
Mich
Detroit
Ford Model T Motors
Fordson Tractor Motors
Fordson
Farmers' Cub Meeting Attracts Women Led Program
The Saline Farmers' club held a profitable Saturday meeting at Mrs. Ada Lutz home. On Woman's Day the program was run by women including Mrs. Heilman and Mrs. Hildmer who spoke on Why Women Should Be Elected to Congress. Arthur Lutz reported farm size and crops, with a dinner and stock views. A past member, Mrs. Kate Weiennett, discussed What Women Should Know About Corporations on Investment Enterprises. A follow up event is planned for Saturday November 10.
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Saline Farmers’ Club
Ada Lutz
Arthur
Mirs. Heilman
Roll Call
Arthur Lutz
Arthur Miller
Kate Weiennett
Farmers’ Club
Charles Miller and Son
For Sale and Want Ads in The Observer
Classified notices list Beagle puppies chestnut coal farm horses dairy cattle and hogs with contact details. Local services include painting and paper hanging and optometrist services. items like calling cards and wedding announcements offered at The Observer office.
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Observer
Apples for sale and land notices across Michigan farms
Notce forbids hunting on lands owned by Guy S Collins. Apple King Fruit Farm sells apples at $1 per bushel west of Dexter and north of Chelsea. Chelsea's C J Johnson advertises apples and farm sales. County fair highlights Poland China pigs for sale. George Needham promotes sprayed fruit and ready containers. Manchester area orchard and detour M23 route offers apples daily. Local garage and Chevrolet dealer listings appear.
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Apple King Fruit Farm
Dexter
Chelsea
C. J. Johnson
Chelsea, Mich
Manchester
Bridgewater
Woodward
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the Observer
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Cook
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Olivia Avenue
Emil H. Arnold
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