County News Briefs and Local Items
Mrs Allie Statter replied to St Louis Monday morning. Mr Angel of Belding visited on business Tuesday. AW Geritlin traveled to Mt Piewsant Tuesday. Leery was refused from Vin, Ohio. Haycraft moved dwelling to the Daly farm south of here for now. School will begin next week for spring term. Mrs John Scott improving. Edith Smith to be out soon after illness. Dick Harrington reports barber business flourishing. HK Letts ready for business. picket mill in order. Mrs Charies Hoover very sick. county politics interest high.
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Allie Statter
St Louis
Mr. Angel
Belding
Geritlin
Mt. Piewsant
Egiert
North Stattort
Vin
Ohio
Haycraft
Daly Fara
John Scott
Edith Smith
Dick Harrington
HK Letts
Local Notes From Fulton R District
Fulton R letters report several community updates. Art Cowles begins trading horses and farms, aligning with Woo Pressier of Washington to move a township soon. Downs visits from Toledo plans a new residence. Mrs. George Rupert may arrive from St Louis this week. Fulton district spring term will see Burch in charge with likely success. Webster previews farm work while Phippeny and his wife host visiting friends.
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Art Cowles
Woo Pressier
Washington
Downs
Toledo
Sys
George Rupert
St. Louis
Burch
Sant Fulton
John Bureh
H. Webster
George Phippeny
Local notes from Elm Hall and Cedar Corners district
Elm Hall residents report Albert N. Morton fills vacant seat left by H B Gibson. Dell Sly buys Munford farm and becomes a full-fledged farmer. Mrs. Cora Prichard teaches Cedar Corners school, second grade certificate awarded. Descriptions of church services and local sermons, plus a health note on a patient from Grand Bayou. Weather outlook warns of sudden temperature drops and rising health concerns. An advertisement urges timely use of Avery Susuparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert N. Morton
H. LB. Gibson
Dell Sly
Munford
Cora Prichard
Cedar Corners
Dewsie Maxtall
Destrict
Seville
M. E. Church of ‘Vis Pilates
Hargman
Steve
Berek
Rae
Kev Nobhiaon
Geo
Grand Rayiite
Sis Gon Pioud
Tom
Caledonia divorce case and business notes loom
April 17 records show a divorce on extreme cruelty against Islel, with a physician involved, and references to travel to Grand Rapids and southern points. It notes Koons selling out, Fleming’s departure for Woodhull, and local merchants planning new souvenir advertising for Gratint County farmers. Jere Langin and Zenow Mienchait appear among village plumbers.
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Caledonia Wa
da. Morey
Porcing i
U Fleming
Woodhull
Iinoia
Bes
Newt
Medi
Jere Langin
Jock Ters
Zenow Mienchait
Village Gazette notes and odd events amid town life
The column lists varied town happenings from a Saturday gathering and school bond vote to a local steamer franchise inquiry on Lake Allen. It mentions Dr. Wood's Norway Vine Syrup for children, a runaway horse damaging a buggy, a nine month old birth, Lake Allen’s beauty, and local arrests, medical cures, and social events. It also notes a planing mill accident, a goat-ride dare, and a charity ice cream social attracting crowds.
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Suellensbacker
Sensobaugh
Wm. Bissell
M. E Church
Chas. Merrill
Aigh
Lake Allen
J. F. Thiswell
Mackabees
Robert McClure
N. W. Babcock
Allomni Ice Cr
Holmes Guilty of First Degree Murder in Utica Trial
Holmes, a Michigan Agricultural College graduate, was found guilty of murder in the first degree in Grand Rapids Michigan. The case centers on the January 12 killing of Albert Johnson at a boarding house where Holmes and Johnson were staying. The defense secured bail after a circuit court commissioner reviewed the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Johnson
Hotes
Jolngot
Pulloe
Holmes
Trial drags as sheriff withholds prisoner nerve long case
A lengthy murder trial ends in delays after the sheriff refuses to produce a prisoner. Testimony reveals medical experts affirm the defendant’s condition while counsel asserts procedural failings and public sentiment grows weary of the delay and cost. An advertisement touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as a stomach aid, promoting health and strength.
Shifting Sands Real Estate Changes in Gratiot County
Gratiot County real estate transfers for the week ending April 15 include Egiline J Packer to John J Crook and numerous deeds across Ithaca Alma and Arcada with several parcels described by lot, block, and section. Names include Clarence N Church Bertha E Barnes Monroe M Copp Emma Mallory Cornelia Young William Gilbert Adam Dennis and others in St Louis Arcada Alma Bethany North Star and Washington townships.
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Gratiot
Egiline J Packer
John J Crook Low
Ewell
St. Loui
Clarence N Church
Bertha E Barnes
Ithaca
Monroe
John Rt Peters
Alma
Monroe M
Jacov
Rogers
Emma Mallory
Arcada
Cornelia Young
William E Gilbert
Adam Dennis
Elba William W_ shaw
Elba
dJohn
B. Adams
James W Robinson
St Seville
P G Mallory
Arcada Alba
Woodbury
Harrison H McWilliams
New Haven
Nelson Yeoman
Robin Smith
Perrinton
George W Ward
Lottie
Parrish
Zarbaugh
Gwinner
Ellen R Cheeseman
Ellen Newland
St. Louis
Leroyy
Allen
Alexander Little
Wheeler
Chase Mumford
A Lovell
Sly
Sumner Frank Turrell
Joseph St Amebury
North Star
Frank A Crossley
Wm McCombs
Washington
Wim Andre
Sowers Memorial ME Church
Washington - Benton Smith
Joseph Russell
North Shade
Aaron d Raynor
William Robinson
Wheeler Chase Webster
Lorezza L. Kinney
Hamilton Lorenzo Ll. Rinne
M. Poster Chefey Mn Trost Ow
David D Shannon
Moses Wilhelm Uw
Joseph Sartor
George W Pringle
New Bicycle Club Formed in St Louis with Prominent Officers
A bicycle club was organized Monday led by President Fed H. Bernard and officers including Vice President Wood, Secretary L Vequegnat, and Treasurer Geo W. Moore. The group aims to foster camaraderie among wheelmen citywide and boost Bicycle Day at the upcoming carnival. membership target set at about 200 within ten days. Separately, Professor Ellicot Kris recounts Red Jacket’s playful yet pointed exchange with Joseph Ellicot about “Move along” during a log-placed chat at Tonawanda, illustrating Native American and settler interactions.
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Wheelmen
St Louis
Uee
Michigan
Fed H. Bernard
Wood
Tuger
WL. Yost
Corres
Oring Sicretar
Ea L
Vequegnat
M Blakeslee
Gieo W. Moore
Jadiva
Ellicott Kris
Hamilton College
Red Jacket
Evans
Joseph Elicott
Tonawanda
Niagara County
Ellicott
Holland Land Company
Knnnvn
Eighth Judicial District of
New York
Joe
Mr. Ellicott
Claw
Tim
Rad Jack
Wong
Cultivation Tips for Violets in Winter Months
Guidance on caring for violets in cold weather advises ample light and fresh air, with snow covering flames for brief periods to prevent mold. Avoid overcoddling, allow ventilation, and note blooms improve with proper temperature and spacing, while winter growth requires extra effort and care.
Mysterious Message From Readers Believed Misheard
Fragments show garbled lines asking why everyone gawks at an fool and claiming someone warned the bawor you, possibly referring to a stray, misheard note attributed to Aduns Pieeman. The text appears as disjointed graffiti or OCR junk with no clear event or date.
Moonlight Mischief and Chinese Fire Lore Fragment
Fragmented Qing era prose and a Rochester humor column recount a moonlit stage moment with Juliet and Romeo, a bamboo lottery pole, and a nervous audience, followed by a note on winter weather in China and a stray reference to an early Dr John Bum text. The piece blends theatrical whimsy with cultural anecdotes and oddities.
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Jayruese
Juputh Ste
Tokyo
Mowe
Wilidas
Wes
Juliet
Rocheo
Romeo
Norling
Rochester Ciniun and Advertiser
John Bum
Fragmented Verse From Detroit Tribune Poem Fragment
A torn OCR piece from the Detroit Tribune presents a garbled poem about youth, flirtation, and social tensions. It hints at a Prairieville swingster and references fashion, pride, and cautious behavior, with sparse readable lines suggesting a broader cultural satire.
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