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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
1
A daylight bank heist near town was thwarted when Detroit thieves in a stolen Hudson were spotted by Deputy Sheriff Cook. After a tense pursuit the gang was surrounded. weapons were seized and all four men and the woman were arrested. Sentences followed in Marquette and Ton ia, with the gang leader John Sullivan escaping custody.
A baby health clinic will be held at the council rooms on Wednesday September 29. Specialists from Ann Arbor will be assisted by the public health nurse. Bring babies for a free examination and health talk with the doctors.
Tom Mix known as the daredevil of the screen presents his latest thriller The Terror at the Liberty theatre Saturday. He plays Bat Carson a Deputy US Marshal who pursues gold thieves at Sonoita mines with daring stunts and a romantic plot involving a bandit’s sister. Francella Billington leads a strong supporting cast including Lester Cuneo Charles K. French Lucille Youngs Joseph Bennett and Wilbur Higby.
The Saline Common Council meets September 13 with President Fucss presiding. Bills from Detroit Edison, lamp, water, labor and supplies are approved. Taxes may be extended to October 1. A petition from Wiedman Amto Co to build a concrete brick garage on Michigan avenue is granted.
The Federated Church announces Sunday school at 11 15 with Pastor W J Cross and a prayer and Bible study session on Thursday at 7 30 p m A welcome to all attendees invited to join.
Dr. William Hoffman, hospital pastor for the Detroit Council of Churches and funded by the Women's Interdenominational Missionary Board, visits 16 hospitals with over 2,000 patients. He follows up cases, writes letters, offers counsel, and aims to comfort patients of all creeds, bringing religious support to the sick and lonely.
The United States Weather Bureau and state game wardens will supervise duck hunting from September 16 to December 1. Sunrise is 5 19 am and sunset 5 47 pm on opening day, with central standard time used to determine shooting times. State Game Commissioner John Baird vows strict enforcement of the hours.
Village taxes are due with the extension having been granted for time limit. Please attend to this matter at once. Miss Lottie Wallace, Village Treasurer.
Openings and accidents across Michigan for fall 1920 include Augion-St Joseph academy enrolling 460, Omer Creamery at a loss of 38000 to be rebuilt, a runaway horse injuring a Wayland church, major road and park projects, and legal notices on local governance and personnel.
Farmers may buy genuine leather U S Army halters at less than half value along with Wool Blankets Hip Rubber Boots canned meats and cookware at on site sale. The event runs all day Saturdays and Wednesdays until midnight at 213 North 4th Avenue Ann Arbor with limited stock.
Per line first insertions. Then 3c per line Linden charge 25 Bailey Stark prompt timing. For Sale thoroughbred rab bits The Tavern 52x For Sale Bushel Crates Barrels Fahner good timing Bailey Stark hardware Saline For Sale popcorn beans patter nuts walnuts vinegar cider barrels Frank Camburn phone 160 For Sale Thoroughbred Barred Reoch cockerels six months old Cotton phone 74 Fine Wool buck for sale or exchange Phone 199 F21 52x Harold Miller Visiting cards invitations announcements printed or engraved Observer office Wanted customers for milk and cream Have good Jersey cows A Co Lange 306 B Henry street phone 76 For Sale Two sows with pigs Fine Wool ram McCormick corn blender Fred J Wiedman phone 200 F12 Let us have your vulcanizing jobs Satisfaction as to work and price assured George Uphats Wiedman Garage For Sale Top buggy nearly new Also road wagon and gasoline engine on trucks Wiedman Auto Company Use Red Crown Gasoline Doesn’t overheat motor more miles per gallon At storage tanks 2 of country and 30c at garages Earl Fosdick Agent Wanted At the Martha Cook Building Ann Arbor helpers for dining room pantry kitchen work also girl for work on first floor Good home and wages Apply to House Director phone 2150 Ix WANTED People in this vicinity who have any legal printing required in the settlement of estates etc to have it sent to this newspaper The rates universal mm such matters and to have your notices appear in this paper it is only necessary to ask he probate judge to send them here
Bracey & Son seek all kinds of saw timber after renewing their lease at the Fabrier mill. They offer good prices whether standing or at the mill and request written contact or a phone call to No. 70 to arrange a visit.
The Detroit United Lines timetable lists departures from Saline at 6 55 a m 8 40 a m and every two hours until 8 40 pm 10 45 pm 1 15 am and from Ypsilanti at 6 30 am 7 40 am and every two hours until 7 40 pm 10 15 pm and 12 45 am The last car waits for the theatre car from Ann Arbor Connections at Wayne for Plymouth and Northville and at Ypsilanti for Detroit and Jackson In effect May 18 1920.
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