Local notes and weather keep residents wary
In New Haven township rain lenses flood roads as holes and ditches brim. Francis M. Gaskell and ex resident Ener Coemera visit neighbors, with Duryll seen at his workshop amid sleigh preparations. A death is reported from Mr Crouse's farm, funeral held January 1, 1807. Reding Circle meets at Davis school with a Cuba independence debate study adjourned due to absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GJ. Duryll
O. L. Eddy
Davis Rehool
United States
Cuba
Village Notes from Hagene and Vicinity Struggle to Save Wood Aid
The town reports a busy period with Mrs. Brown and her group behind the counters at a Hagene post, farmers hauling hay to Ithaca, and E. Hawkins shipping large quantities. Mr. and Mrs. Webb and Louis Davis visited friends, then returned home after a two week stay. A minor accident befell Jate Davis recently, details scarce. Local firms pursue wool contracts at the electric plant, with several residents drawing wood to the same site. Christmas scenes appear as Sante Claus visits and children cheer, while a few adults express concern over market conditions and community enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagene
Mr. Brown
Ithaca
E. Hawkins
Chas
Webb
Dang Theter
Louis
Lave
Jate Davis
Borisus
Joe
Washington
Electric Hult
Flhwen
Clhan
Newark
Henry Day
Jesse Smalley
Mra
Bainley
Johnny Husted
Mie Stanley
Sante Claus Daie
Dior
Summerton Fire and Alma Watch Meeting Referenced
A fire at a residence on Vine Street in Summerton sparked a local inquiry. The report notes a party at L. D. Jahmson's theater and a nearby watch meeting attended by residents returning from the Alma vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Jahmson
Theath
Alma
Brady School Line Opens for Winter Term
January term begins as Miss Maxhans teaches at Brady school. Mma W Walters is summoned to her mother's Durand home amid serious loss. A debating club at Trish town pep hi oo house meets Fridays with enthusiasm and high spirits. Mr Low Church and Miss Edith Burper wed last Friday, wishing prosperity and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Walters
Durand
Trish Town
Pehioo
Mr. Low Church
Edith Burper
Local Officials, Trials, and Plays Highlight Week
Reforming sessions of the board of supervisors. Reed bond on Friday. officials in the register and treasurer offices. Trials include a guilty verdict with fines or jail and a case of alleged poker sharks. The Rathbone Sisters perform Noble Out Cast at Charle’s opera house. A J Hicks receives praise. Local gossip mentions Constable McCullough, Prosecutor Smith, and Archy Met in defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Reed
Vffice
Otto
G. A Haferth
P.M. Vandercook
Verb Jense
Maple Rapids
Sheri
McCullough
John Doe
Doe
Smith
Briggs
Charel’s
Aga
Evel
A. J. Hicks
Snot
Binavelt
Local trouble eases after night police action
Reports say Supervisor Cota and Charles Coleman along with Sheriff Pettit and Preventors broke up a gang of thieves terrorizing the area. Coffin and Coleman nabbed two men returning from a lodge with filed tools. One suspect refused to leave the night port, while other town concerns include chicken thefts and a Timber issue from last summer. Scott Knapp returns to Flint and Mrs. Jaker is able to go out. talk centers on Jesse Popple running for Supervisor next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cota
Charles Coleman
Sherif Pettit
Coffin
Coleman
Scott Knapp
Flint
Jaker
J. Allen
Willie Comstock to Take Charge Amid Flooded Farm Area
Willie Comstock, returning from a railroad office, is expected home soon to manage his father's farm as the vicinity endures historic flooding. Will Phillips and his mother have just returned from Portland where they visited for a week. Talks of revival meetings at the church continue and Baptists plan to proceed with their spring activities. Hall's Vegetable Skinn Renew er is advertised as a remedy in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Comstock
Will Phillips
Mother
Portland
Baptiste
Local Notes From Alma and Nearby Towns
Mr Dan Vanderbeek has moved to Alma from the North. Mr and Mrs John Pitt spent the holidays near Grand Rapids. Brower went to Maron for New Years. Henry Harrison returned to Ann Arbor University Tuesday. Mrs Randolph came home from St Jonne Monday. Mr and Mrs Wn Moody host a visit from their daughter’s family at Coopersville. Mr and Mrs Griffin entertained Mr Frank Heath of Pale. Weather remarks amuse readers as warmth with showers and then cold trigger grumbles. School began Monday with 46 pupils. John Beery started with his household goods for Tennessee. A family reunion for Mr and Mrs J W Donne’s relatives December 3st ended with a band serenade and a repast of lunch ice cream and cake. Edith Kapp returned to Ann Arbor Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Brady
North
John Pitt
Grand Rapids
Mr. Brower
Maron
Henry Harrison
Ann Arbor University
Mrs. Randolph
St. Jonne
Wn. Moody
Coopersville
Griffin
Frank Heath
Pale
John Beery
Tennessee
J. W. Donne
Luuch
Edith Kapp
Ann Arbor
Unclear local notes mention community events and visits
Fragmented report from St Louis area cites names like Miss Briggs and Mandy Briggs, tasks such as resuming duties, and visits to friends. Mentions high point events, holidays, and local institutions with scattered references to families, locations, and dates. details are garbled and partially unreadable.
Christmas in Dixie by J A Weller Letter from St Louis native
A reflective holiday piece from J A Weller describes Christmas in Tampa Florida and the Gulf coast. It contrasts old southern Christmas customs with modern multiethnic life, notes warmer weather, festive decorations, street revelry, and the blending of Cubans Spaniards Italians Greeks and Mexicans with African Americans. It covers festive foods markets and the arrival of seasonal produce and ships bringing bananas and holiday goods.
Marriages Listed By Names And Ages In City Notices
A fragmented list of marriages shows pairs with ages and residences including Fred H Reed 25 Fulton and Bessie White 20, Harry Kenway 20 with Avenda Mildred Spinner 22, Jno DeGrott 54 with Avenda Virginia Yerian sui, Wim Bradford 23 with Harriets N Murphy 23, Willie N Flannigan 22 with Libbie M Clark 18, Goo Parks 20 with Missie Snyder 17, Walter Purvis 27 with Lisle Putnam 17, Ishimad Dixon 2 with Denne Zittmerman 16, Chix S Allen 26 with Lafayette Dors Dunkel 18, Krauk Hoard 24 with Maud Sherman 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ote Fred H. Reed
Fulton
Bessie
White
Same
Harry Kenway
Avenda
Mildred Spinner
Snr
Jno. DeGrott
Virginia
Yerian Sui
Wim. Bradford
Wheeler
Harriets
Murphy
Willie N. Flannigan
North Seay
Libbie M. Clark
Goo. Parks
Riverdale
Misnie
Snyder
Walter Purvis
Alma
Lisle Putnam
Newark
Ishimad Dixon
St. Loui
Denne
Zittmerman
Chix S. Allen
Lafayette
Dors
Dunkel
Krauk Hoard
Maud
Sherman
Tax titles and taxes raise questions in quiet suit
A January case details a land dispute arising from delinquent taxes and a state purchase at tax sale. The opinion by Justice Montgomery upholds the sale as regular and valid under the 1898 law, noting hardship possible but affirming that tax titles from 1891 and 1898 sales remain enforceable. The decision addresses procedures after confirmation and the intent to compel payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Tay
Justice Montgomery
Npision
Wwowr
Behovee Arrest Warrant Issued for Alberb Brooks
A warrant is out for Alberb Brooks, a young married schoolteacher in Berlin township. The complaint comes from Mish Otis, daughter of Amos Otis, a wealthy Ber resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberb Brooks
Berlin
Mish Otis
Amos Otis
Brooks Charged With Criminal Assault Amidst Disturbing Claims
A man named Brooks faces a criminal assault charge after an alleged break in at a young Detroit teacher Miss Obs residence. He reportedly attacked her as the family slept, resisted by Miss Obs, and later became insane after morphine use and distress. Authorities detained him at the home of Wm Mitchell. Noted victims include six year old Godfrey Crouse’s son, killed while watching his father eat legs, in a separate incident. The text also makes obscure references to ailing literary lines and a medical advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Farmer
Brooks
Wm. Mitchell
Pestra
Mies Oris
Detroit
Saranae
Shild Kilind
Godfrey
Crouse
New Haven Stownehep
Maceo Alive Claim Sparks Paris Heraldanter Rumor
A Paris Heraldanter edition asserts that Antonio Maceo remains alive, claiming fresh reports verify his continued life. The piece notes reactions from readers and questions the rumor’s source, reflecting ongoing doubt among historians.
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Uunity News
South Arcada
Francis M. Gaskell
Waderan
Ener Coemera
Mule
Summerton
Itha
Long
Armos Pratt
Lok
Obie the
Mi Hicks
Yen Andy
Sears & Riliy
Tihe
Jota Jeffery
Tugar Dé Suri
Bt. Lows
Downalin Tron
Januery
Charles Spice
Alo
Norway
Beeve
Hall
Forest Hill
Dan Vanderbeek
St. Louis
Cillings
Jonny Thowley
Fred Taylor
Jack
Miss Herrin
Ularlic Pettis
Salen
Mies Mandy Briggs
Vie Crand Round
Aye Permiope’ Institute
Farmers’ Institute
Kenyon L. Butterfeld
Agricultural College
Hax
Harrisville
Alcena
Tawas Ulvy
Lowe Cred
Alleewan
Allegan Co
Holland
Otewa Gas
Muskegon
Lapoer Cos
Auburn
Hay Cay
Standish
Arenac Co
Emmett St. Clair
Croywell
Sanilac Coos
Bad Axe
Maron Co
Flushing
Genoese Co
Brooklyn
Quickson Co
Coldwater
Black Co
Albion
Calhoun Co
Kent Co
Three Rivers
St. Joseph
Cassopolis
Cams Co
Niles
Berrien Co
St Louis Maret
Dixie
J. A. Weller
Perth
Florida
Turkie
Sembarin
Gulf Country
Michigan
Gulf
Bethlehem
Sane
Young
America
Germaine
Ian
Tampa
St. Nick
Honduras
Gonden
Nerihers
Sue
Christies Three
Florida Mos
Sal
TAX Tiles
Abaiy
de Bievete
Dr. Thon
Hood
Joux H. Hoxmianarsen
Wheatland
Iowa
Hoods
T. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mass
Maceo
Paris
Anton O Maceo
Humphreys
Hellyac
Scarrinue
le Cnme
Apeot
Janina Grable
Bnet
Wien
Humphi
Eys
Nerous S
Debi
Vital Akness
Wimrnnsie Wan
Rea Heat
RAMS
Ric Elie Shan Pric Wit
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