Parcel transfers and property deeds across Riverdale Alma and Fulton
A dense list of property transfers and deeds. Names include M and Barnard, North Star D Bobzien, J L Skinner, Bethany Jno, Campbell, Cohoon's add Alma, OM Clark, B Roy, Woodward's add Alma, Townsend, Josh Schult, Lafayette Sophronia Evans, JG Rundio, Alice Gulise, Mary Holsnes, George Franks, F R Root, and Park Place, with parcels in Riverdale Alma Fulton and surrounding blocks. Transfers mention nw se ne sw and related lot and block references, dates implied by file notation.
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Barnard
Lewns
Riverdale
Lyell and
Tod E Hanes
North Star
Bobzien
L Skinner
Bethany Jno
Campbell
Wilt
Alma OM
Clark
Roy
Woodward
Alma
Townsend Et al
Josh Schult
R Root
Fulton
Fifteen Killed In South Shore Collision Near Chesterton
Fifteen men were killed and at least a dozen injured in a head on crash Saturday night between two heavy cars of the South Shore railway at Samuel's Crossing near Chesterton Indiana. A westbound car reportedly came down a hill at great speed. it struck an eastbound car. The motorman of the westbound train was killed. the eastbound motorman jumped after applying brakes. Passengers were farmers and Porter and Michigan City residents. Bodies were extricated after hours as injured were taken to farmhouses and nearby towns.
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Chesterton
Ind
South Shore Electric Railway
Samuel's Crossing
Lake Shore
Porter
Michigan City
South Bend
Reyes Abandons Office Heads for Europe
Cartagena reports confirm Colombia’s Gen Rafael Reyes has left the presidency and sailed from Santa Marta on a small fruit steamer believed to be bound for Southampton. Holguin and the ministry approve the move, Reyes plans to return for Congress July 20, while most countrymen fear disruption of peace remains unlikely.
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Reyes
Congress
Michigan Items Report of Train Ride Wedding in Kalamazoo
Roger Huntington and Fern Walkman of Waterloo were married by Rev. D. C. Osborne after a stopover on a Michigan Central train near Kalamazoo. The wedding occurred as the train ran into a station amid a note of urgency. Thirty men from Co. L Ann Arbor ambushed Troop A Detroit during a sham march to the Kalamazoo G A R encampment, nearly wiping out the unit before the cavalry camped in Ann Arbor for the night.
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Roger Huntington
Fern Walkman
Waterloo
Michigan Central
Kalamazoo
D. C. Osborne
Co. L
Ann Arbor
Detroit
Not Born to Die by Accident in Mine Rescue
James Kreiger a 15 year old of Shamokin Pennsylvania fell into a 200 foot mine breach. He clung to a projecting post fifty feet from the surface as a rope was lowered. He was hauled to the surface with only a few bruises, surviving the dangerous fall.
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James Kreiger
Shamokin
Mail Sorting Accuracy Through 1897
In the railway mail service of 1888 errors occurred in distribution at one in 8700 correctly handled. By 1897 after the system modernization, about 1 in 12,000 pieces were inaccurately sorted, showing improved accuracy.
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Railway
Health Ad Claims Pain Relief Through Faintly Sevucine
An odd health ad asks if you feel discomfort and suggests Lane's Faintly Sevucine as a cure. It presents phrases about pain in the body and mentions bowel relief and general wellness in a casual promotional tone.
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Tex
Lane
Sanitation of the State Fair Grounds Proclaimed
State Fair officials pledge full sanitation of live stock and all show buildings for the 1909 fair opening September 2. A corps of experts will spray and disinfect stables and grounds using Kreto, with Parke, Davis & Company in charge to prevent contagious disease.
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Falr
Partes
Meseys, Parke, Davis & Company
Thie
Michigan Fair to Feature Dan Patch and Minor Heir in World Championship Race
Harness racing fans will witness Dan Patch and Minor Heir race at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit. Owner M. W. Savage recently bought Minor Heir for $45,000, and both horses will be trained to peak for the tests of speed, stamina, and gameness. Trainer Harry Hersey says both are being tuned with careful mileage to reach fast times and fair competition.
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Dan Patch
Minor Heir
M. W. Savage
Mr. Savage
Harry Hersey
Michigan State Fair
Detroit
Henry C. Hersey
Dan
Minor Hell
Michigan State Fair Shows Strong Attendance and Profit
The Michigan State Fair posted a robust attendance of 186,000 versus Wisconsin 122,000 and New York 166,000, with Michigan net profits of 846,000. Disbursements reached 94,546.29, while other states reported varied totals, highlighting the fair’s relative financial strength.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
New York
Kentucky
Ohio
N Ka
Orneas Intersta
Indiana
Iowa
Nebraska
Spokane
South Dakota
Oklahoma
WI In
Town
Spakasa Ate
Park Grounds Improve for State Fair at Wigan
Park grounds at Wigan are receiving extensive improvements. Rains foster lush growth while workers mow, trim, and plant shrubs for a fall display. Nursery firms plan a fall exhibit. gravel walks replace mud. a 240 foot horse barn rises, aiming to be one of the nation’s finest for exhibitors at the forthcoming state fair.
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Wigan
Besh
Wholesalers' Day at Michigan State Fair planned
September 6 at the Michigan State Fair will be Wholesalers' Day with the Detroit Wholesale Association arranging entertainments for merchants from Michigan and surrounding states. A tent offers free telephone service, and Wholesalers Night features an horseshow vaudeville and a grand fireworks display. Railroads will grant reduced fares into Detroit for the event.
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Detroit
Michigam
Michigan
Wholesal Association
Tt le
Indian village promised as feature at Michigan State Fair
The Michigan State Fair management has secured an education oriented Indian village attraction for September 2 to 10. The faux Western village led by Chief Two Stars will include about one hundred Indians living in tepees in a semi barbaric setting, performing war dances, archery, bronco riding, rope work, and cattle handling to attract visitors of all ages.
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Two Stars
Tepes
Western Plains
The State Fair of Today Opens September at Michigan
The Michigan State fair opens September 2 and runs to September 10, serving as a broad educational clearinghouse for breeders, feeders, producers, scientists, and general industry. It promotes exhibition, competition, and progress across agriculture, home life, and industrial sectors, drawing public attention to quality stock, products, and educational achievements.
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Michigan
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Alma State Savings Bank
Pythian Club
J. C. Foster
Main
Elm
Milt
Scott
Sil
Ano
Michigan State
Satified
Park
Real Indian Village
Monster
Crystal, Mich
U.S. Weather Bureau
State Agricultural College
E. A. Holden
Lansing, Mich
Bethany Township
St. Louis
S . Louis
A. A
A.A
American Transfer CO
ST. Louis, Mich
Zatto P. Wood
Alma, Michiti
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