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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1927
Page
1
The Observer presents its Fourth Annual Farm Edition as a buying center with firms in cooperation offering science based farming articles by world known authorities. Each story is advertising funded by the firms but written from facts and intended to interest farmers.
A Washtenaw county circuit court notice lists jurors including Charles Feldkamp Theodore April J A Shoutterly Sadler Charles Cornell George McCollum Lucille Menafee J A Mahaffy Ann Arbor J Harley Augusta Morris Gilbert Bridgewater Stanley Webb Dexter Edward Traub Albert Briggs Freedom Albert G Koch Northfield Will Harwood Pittsfield Foster Smith Salem B J Svider Saline Harry Marshall Scio August Lindo Sharon Bert Cannon Superior Theodore Reimenschneider Sylvan John Moore Webster Fred G Hasely Richard E Limpke Ypsilanti township Frank G Simmons William Thayer Ypsilanti city. The piece then critiques bus lines for erratic schedules causing riders to miss connections and grow discouraged. It notes the Oriole bus changing times to 7:30, and a Saturday schedule shift to 9:25 with limited notice, frustrating the public.
Board of auditors records show August general administration costs at 9044.10 with total county expenses at 7350.05. Sheep claims and dog bounties, medical exams, and miscellaneous services contributed to the spend. Deputy sheriffs and other officers costs reached 1061.90, the contagious disease fund 499.01, building supplies 70.98, and fuel light gas water 146.16.
The October docket lists 239 civil and 31 criminal matters. County Clerk Claramon L. Pray compiled 208 civil cases with 83 issues of fact and 78 stagnated for three years, plus eight first class and 39 fourth class chancery cases. Prosecutor Carl H. Stuhlberg prepared 31 criminal matters. The term opens before Judge George W. Sample on Monday, October 3.
A lively body contrasts with a tired one troubled by impaired kidney action and urinary irregularities. The ad promotes FOLEY PILLS as a diuretic stimulant to restore health and energy, claiming wide use and Wheeler's Pharmacy endorsement. A next week notice teases a $150 month spare-time opportunity.
The International Sunday school lesson for next Sunday features Elijah vs the Priests of Baal on Mt Carmel. Sunday services include 10 o'clock Elijah's Challenge to the Nation and 7:30 God's Challenge to Elijah. Sunday school 14 15, Epworth League 6 30, Thursday 7:30 prayer and praise. All invited to hear both sides discussed.
The Federated Church lists morning worship at 10 30 with the Lord's Supper after the service. Bible school at 11 45. Young people's service at 7 00 and evening service at 7 45. A cordial invitation extends to all, especially strangers, to honor the day as a devoted act.
The Christian Science Society of Saline holds services Sunday at 10 30 a m in the hall over Citizens Bank with the subject Unreality A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 7 30 p m A cordial invitation is extended to all Sunday school after the morning service pupils under 20 admitted.
Mrs Thomas Henderson hosted a weekend shower for Miss Luella Birkle with 25 place settings. Pink and white decorations graced the event as relatives from Detroit Highland Park Milford and Walkerville Ontario attended and presented gifts.
A staged tale set in Shantytown follows Mrs. Tubbs a resilient mother of four as a roaming grocer pursues marriage. Misunderstandings with Miss Clingie Vine and a romance with a census taker unfold amid acts and a Thanksgiving scene.
Public auction on October 5, 1927 at 1 p m located 2 miles north and 1 east of Milan at the Town Line school. Items include 400 White Leghorn pullets 300 Barred Rock pullets 50 Rhode Island Reds 150 Barred Rock breeding cockerels 100 yearling Barred Rock hens plus supplies equipment and a Fordson tractor with terms 7 percent. Auctioneers Guy Thompson and clerk John D. Lawson.
Thieves entered the Milan Variety store by prying the front door with an iron bar and badly mutilating locks and door frame. They fled before identification, according to the Milan Leader.
Frances E Conklin born November 17 1852 in the Irish Hills west of Clinton died at her Saline home September 23 1927 about 12 30 pm. She married William Derendinger in 1874 and raised son Bert while serving 35 years as a Maccabee and Eastern Star member. Funeral held at her home with Rev Reuben Crosby officiating and Oakwood Cemetery interment.
Classified listings show items for sale including bushel crates Berkshire boat thoroughbred yearling Shropshire ram and breeding ewes plus two corn binders and a silo. Piano lessons begin October 1 by Miss Vesta Mills. Lost bag with raincoats laundry and name J B Howell. reward offered by Mrs Frank J Day Rid 3 Clinton.
Oak finished home with new double garage and large lot on a prime street. Price and terms favorable. Willis M Fowler notes readers may send legal printing notices for estate settlements to this newspaper via probate judge. Owning to today’s fast world, rural schools churches and presses retain grounded values.
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