Around the County highlights and local quirks
The Gritiel Journal notes J. W. Everett of New Haven owning a seven foot wingspan gray eagle. Robert Smith of Ithaca elected president of the Western Michigan Press Association. Middleton teachers association reports a profitable session though attendance was lower than hoped. Forest Till delegates attend Caplain church meeting in Clinton county. Shellenbarger challenges unknown half brother of Ithaca resident I. Phillips for 2000. One juror hurries home after a case, finding his horse and buggy in town and returning later, their mood not bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Everett
New Haven
Robert Smith
Ithaca
Western Michigan Press Association
Teachers Association
Middleton
Forest Till
The
Christian Church
Caplain
Clinton County
Shellenbarger
Phillips
Ithica
Gritiel Journal
Sumner Chronicle Local Notes and Visits
Sumner greetings as Miss Mary Dunlap returns home on a visit Frank Smith comes back to Sumner Miss Ida Dunlap of Alma visits her father Lettie Rosay recovers from German measles Farmers begin haying but crops are light Jacob Merchant of Arcada plans rebuilding after last spring fire Sunday School opens in Neves district with large turnout William McFaul named Superintendent A L Flewelling from Lansing visits his father Allie remains the same E M Butler injured ankle while logging, now on crutches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Sumner
Ida Dunlap
Alma
Lettie Rosay
Jacob Merchant
Arcada
Lust Spring
Neves
Wm. McFaul
A. L. Flewelling
Lansing
Allie
E. M. Butler
Mr. Root
Elwell and Tinkham Businesses Highlight Summer Activity
Farmers busy with crops and road work as Dr. McLeat visits town on Monday. Frank Taylor returns from Hersey where he taught school. Will Davenbury heads to Charlotte for a visit. Sunday social time shifted to 2 pm to 1 am. Elwellise ball club lost to Almanite 26 to 1 last Saturday. Tinkham, the butcher, operates two meat wagons on the road this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinkham
McLeat
Satuan
Frank Taylor
Hersey
Will Davenbury
Charlotte
Elwellise
School district lawsuit to be tried this week in circuit court
St Louis reports that the school district law suit will be tried in the circuit court this week. Will Cole has accepted a position with the Union Telegraph Company at East Saginaw. A M Stebbins and wife of Sheridan visited relatives here the first of the week. Art. Sheridan sanctioned by locals as Kennedy resigns as postmaster to Ewell, bringing relief to St Louis citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cole
Union Telegraph Company
East Saginaw
A. M. Stebbins
Sheridan
Art
Local St Louis News Highlights and Community Notes
The column surveys area happenings including Union School graduates John Smith and Lottie Kroll at the M E church last Friday. rumors on C W Giddings seeking a judgeship. St Louis Fire Department plans a Mt Pleasant trip on July 4. lumber shipments by Smith Hamlin Co and W W Dwight to Detroit. Silas Moody to build a residence. wool intake and sheep buying activity. Mrs Herbert Robinson’s recovery. a new Elm Hall blacksmith. Forest II Sunday school concert. Rev Judson Bartlett preaching. 600 cords of wood to be shipped to Ann Arbor. Wm Moody and wife visiting Medina County. health noted with 15 months since last death. J A LeBeau sells stock to E C Owen. local school close with picnic and exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Cornelius Stamp Vallor
Col
Saviors
Union School
John Smith
Lottie Kroll
M. E. Church
C. W. Giddings
Charles
Elm Hall
Forest II
Judson Bartlett
Ann Arbor
Wm. Moody
Medina County
Ohio
J. A. LeBeau
E. C. Owen
Thmsdale
Chauncey Barstow
Riverdale News Beat from Local Visit to Depot and Bridges
Riverdale residents share visits with Sackett and Shafer as the town notes travel, transit upgrades, and road improvements. Telecommunication lines run to Adams Store while a new iron bridge nears completion. The RB Company upgrades the depot with platforms and walks. The Pine River bridge project advances plans from Sumner and Sevilla. Burglaries, auctions, and town chatter round out a busy local week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. TL. Taft
Sherif Withud
Adams & Strong
Sumner
Sevilla
Pine River
W. B. Lathrop & Co
Ume the o s store tale of Alcot Saginaw and Riverdale news
A local story from Riverdale notes a merchant inviting Bi Jones to ride down and drive the vig back for Alma. Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Bradley celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a Saginaw trip and a village reception. The Riverdale band provides music for the welcome home but jokes they lack fog horns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcot
Saginaw
Bi Jones
Alma
Riverdale
Bill
Vestaborg
N. B. Bredley
Bradley
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples
A list of upcoming marriage licenses includes Abert L. Crispell aged 21 of New Maven to Minnie Hedding aged 17 of New Mave. Jesse Smalley 20 of Newark to Elia Damon 17 of New Maven. Samuel Arnold 27 of Ithaca to Ettie Scott 18 of Elwell. Also William H. Botsford 42 of New Haven to Ida McDonald 82 of New Maven. Charles Mulford 4 of Sumner to Clara Pulford 26 of Sumner. Frederick Newton 19 of Emerson to Alma Parks 1 of Emerson. Farwin Dean 80 of Harrison to Amy Vurtetlo 2 of St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abert L. Crispell
New Maven
Minnie Hedding
New Mave
Jesse Smalley
Newark
Elia Damon
Samuel Arnold
Ithaca
Ettie Scott
Elwell
William H. Botsford
New Haven
Ida McDonald
Charles Mulford
Sumner
Clara Pulford
Frederick Newton
Emerson
Alma Parks
Farwin Dean
Harrison
Amy Vurtetlo
St. Louis
Village council notes Alma 1880 cemetery land inquiry
Alma Michigan village council met June 13 1880 with President Montigel and trustees Dunham Dubbs and Tinker present. Minutes approved and bills allowed. Loan of 5000 from W B Torek Co reported. 150 transferred from water fund to general. Cemetery report proposes land value 1060 and payments to Turck and associated parties. deed from Alma Rural Association to village included. Also ad notices and shop ad content listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Mich
Alton
Outnain
Montigel
Dunham Dubbs
Tinker
Adams
Bagley
Chaims
David Rosenbury
Weeht
Schueiler & Stutz
Chiaageii Rt
Lake & Mayes
Woo
A. Honalitaliris
Gren
Canesiirsiian Med
Torek and Co
Turck
Ghrelin Hinds
Turek
Alia
Alma Rural Association
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ROOUD
Srasimateaton Tarugh
Ishes
Mary Dunlap
Kennedy
Mr. Ewell
Forest Hill
Sackett
Hattie Shafer
D. Fleming
John
RB. Company
Ross
Sere Arias
Connor
Owosso
G. Horkins
John Dunham
Dr. W. Kelly
Webbe’ Drug Store
Balak
Roeneton
Webb
Bailey & Beach
Isenet
Abraham
Belivitien
Nichols de Sheparee
Battle Creek
Michigan
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Ronk & Baughman
Alma, Micit
MMON
Tigel & CO
Bob
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E. L. Caldwell
Oliver Chilled
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