East Washington Neighbors Attend Visits and Local Elections
Local notes recount visitors like Rev Durea of Chicago and Mrs Geo Daggett among others. In district No 2,8 Susanson elected assessor, ES Reist reappointed for a full term, and Theodore Form spoker filled a vacancy. A surprise greeted Rev Beers and wife while Miss Almeda Auten secured a job at Johe's restaurant in Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Ringle
Hamilton
Martin
Susanson
Henry Whitford
Sidney Thurston
Sinckney
Livingston County
Wi. Martin
Rachel Patterson
Marion
Wiliam Martio Jr
C. Erving Leist
Howard Martio
Duplain
RK. Boyce
North Star
Geo. Dagpett
Dia Theidore Formspoker
the Cavancy
Local People and Visitors Reported in Various Towns
A string of brief notes lists residents and visitors: Ferrinton Ell Goodwit of Portland and J B Resseguie of Middleton in town for business. Wood of Pompeii and Chichester in St Louis and Tywo. Mrs I L Merman and family traveling to Petoskey. Chas Musser and wife visiting his mother in Weidman. Durfee family in Maple Rapids. Mrs T H Walker of Howell visiting son F B Durfee. Mr and Mrs E Steffey of Crystal Lake in town. Milo Porter’s family visited. Miss Frances Detar from Ithaca visiting sister Mrs J Kingey. Mrs W L Baker traveling to Jonesville. M E Sheridan to Huston and New York City. Miss Michel Cuichester and Miss vii Jalyeat at a party in Pompeii. Mrs A C Gillett visiting mother near Jackson. Mrs A Pettit, formerly of the area, dies in Kalkaska. Lewis injured in John McPiverson barn incident. Adney Widdie of Beanton? Louis? on a visit. Mrs W W Duker and son return from Kalkaska after months with Baker family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ell Goodwit
Portland
J.B. Resseguie
Middleton
Gilargey Wood
Pompeii
Tywo
Chaltt
Matherton
Chichester
St. Louis
I. L. Merman
Petoskey
Chas. Musser
Weidman
Durfee
Maple Rapids
T. H. Walker
Howell
F. BE. Durfee
E Steffey
Crystal Lake
Mr. Porter
Milo Porter
Minnié Longwood
Washington, Michigan
Walker
A. Kirk
W. Kinney
Newark
I. B. Kinney
Jamaily
Frances Detar
Ithaca
J. Kingey
W. L. Baker
Jonesville
Michigan
Huston
New York City
Michel Cuichester
Vii
Jalyeat
Pomepell
A. C. Gillett
Jackson
A. Pettit
Kalkaska
MM. Lewis
John McPivrsons
Adney Widdie
Beaoston
Louis
W. W. Duker
Holland to Pere Marquette Route Clarified
Fragmentary timetable notes mention a daily departure from Holland and a returning service. The text includes garbled route markers and labels, with references to a Pere Marquette line and a distant Chicago connection, seeking the cheapest and fastest option. The legibility is limited, but the core idea is travel scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Marquette Kalway Ieee
Holland Oes
Aed Bop
Henri Ouare
Attamnsoes
Caboago Crone
Local Notices of Visits and Travelers
Earnest Smith is at home on a visit. Carl Nelson received a new buggy. Mrs Belle Matteson spent several days in St Johns last week. Lewes Boyd of Shepherdsville was in town last week Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J Lowe of Maple Rapids were in town last week Wednesday on business. Mr and Mrs Frank Nestern of Maple Rapids were in town last week Friday on business. Frank Plimley of Detroit was guest of Mr and Mrs James Scott and relatives a few days last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Smith
Hoe
Carl Nelson
Belle Matteson
St Johns
Lewes Boyd
Shepherdsville
J. Lowe
Mape Rapids
Frank Nestern
Maple Rapids
Frank Plimley
Detroit
James Scott
Wermuths and locals feature in New Haven items
New Haven notes report Adolph Wermuth building a barn and the Wermuth school house undergoing repairs with a new floor and window casings. Reuben Cheney returns to lead the Center area's school as Samuel Daniels arrives to study in Newark, while several residents travel for schooling, visiting relatives, or hosting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Wermuth
Dick Chapman
Jonla
Burt Wermuth
Agricultural College
Reuben Cheney
Lona
Richard Chapman
Thornton
Samuel Daniels
Newark
Berore Cheney
Wood
Clelia McLaren
Townsend
May Salisbury
North Shane
Caly
Ruby
Dota McSabb
Hyde
FH. Mclaren
4. S. Becenter
Mra
Vernon An Bertha Eer
Loyd
Alma
Hrearge Lewis
Misette Gabrion
Charlotte Strouse
Beulah
North Star
McNabb
Roy Robinson
Tennessee
Grace Cushman
Petchey
Wermuth
Maple Rapids Gossip and Visits Across Town
Maple Rapids brief items list residents and visitors including W 8 Barnard in Fulton, J W Baldwin on business in Lansing and Charlotte, Geo Randolph of Carson City visiting in June, Miss Minnie Randolph of North Shade and Miss Marvel Hurt both ill, typhoid fever. Local movements include Elmer McKinney working for Burt P Cowles, Henry Henney building a barn for Joe Upton, Frank Terwilliger family returning to town, Rev E Mudge and wife visiting from Chicago, Mrs Mudge recently had cancer removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameuse
Ben Fwen
Jotn Moyer
Barnard
Pulton
JM. Whittaker
Lester Tylee
Kiedfern & Co
Mrseu
Niver
Howell
Ypsilanty
Clyde Wells
Battle Creek
Friends
Geo. Randolph
Carson City
Burt P. Cowles
Henry Henney
Joe Upton
Otis Cowles
Lansing
Detroit
Frank Terwilliger
Yamily
See
Anderson
Vine Cennes
Indiana
E Mudge
Chicaw
Distress After Eating Cured by Dyspepsia Cure
Judge W T Holland of Greensburg reports severe indigestion after meals with one hour of distress and restless nights. He tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and claims full recovery, noting improved sleep and digestion. Sold by Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Holland
Greensburg
Charles
Weather delays Maple Rapids show and local notices
Marriages are noted at the bride’s home with details of the couples and witnesses. A weather disruption postponed the show by the Leip men. Local youth form an athletic club with dues and initiations. Other items include a wedding at the bride’s parents and a farm residence plan for the couple. Deputy Owen captures Rattlesnake Jack and a court case set for August 2. Farmers’ dogs chase sheep, with owners paying damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. A Crawford
Fred. Phlips
Mies Gertrude Crawford
J. B Poote
Levi Dean
Sidney Morrison
Uato Pone
Maple Rapids Athletic Club
Tony
Verve Bajuuer
North
Lebanon
Edna Hue
Alma
Awelit Bamber
Suerit
Owen
Neil
Tubbardston
Sedefi
Dfrack Phillips
Dell Payne
Uey
Lester Tyler
J. E. Foote
Mr. Phillips
Davis School District Tales and Local Visits
Davis district residents report school starts and enrollments in Davis School District. J M Verian returns from Indiana to repair lease. Maite Humber attends carnival in St Louis. Mrs Francis Hutchinson visits Merriton with friends. Davis Yerlan and J M Yerlan of Arcadia visit Montcalm County friends. local families host guests and attend infant wedding tuner events in Sumner area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dience Sly
J. M. Verian
Indiana
Bebe Groves
Lis
Pompeiiiver
Jonnie Cr Zier
Lewis Distret
Maite Nn
Humber
St Louis
Francis Hutchinson
Merrinton
Davis Yerlan
J. M. Yerlan
Arcarda
Montcalm
J Yerlan
Elmer Virian
Alma
Geo. Sexton
Sherd Wetherell
Cuarters
Sumi
Local Social Visits Across Cities
Mrs Floyd Wright visits her father in New Haven. Sam Walker and his mother call on friends in Alma Sunday. Mrs Place visited her daughter Mrs Jake Mluwfeld last week. The street fair at St Louis was attended by Sam Walker and others. Mr and Mrs Mert Waggoner of Iinaca visited Sam Wagoner Sunday. Roy Miller and wife returned from two weeks with friends in Charlotte. Nora Burgess of Ithaca visited her parents last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Wright
New Haven
Sam Walker
Alma
Jake Mluwfeld
Sever
St. Loui
St. Lewis
Mert Waggoner
Iinaca
Sam Wagoner
Roy Miller
Charlotte
Nora Burgess
Ithaca
Cworge Burgess
Peary Set for Another Polar Dash Commander to Lead Expedition
Rear Admiral Robert E Peary receives three year leave of absence approved by the president and Navy Secretary Darling to resume pursuit of the North Pole. Officials express full support and cordial wishes for the Arctic venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Pele
Robert BR Peary
North Pole
Darling
President Roosevelt Heads to Syracuse for Labor Day Address
President Roosevelt departed last night for Syracuse New York to open the New York State fair and deliver a Labor Day speech. He was accompanied by Secretary Loeb several members of the executive staff press representatives and four secret service officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Oyster Hay
N.Y
Roosevelt
Loeb
Secret Service
Three Men Killed In Wreck Near Fyde
Altoona Pa Sept 7 One of the worst freight wrecks on the middle division of the Pennsylvania railroad years occurred Saturday night at Fyde east of here An eastbound freight train ran into another and forty onre and their contents were scattered over the tracks Three men were instantly killed All passenger trains were from four to nine hours late The property fees will be about 100000000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Middle Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fyde
Fragmented text from Peath Herald records
An excerpted, garbled OCR fragment mentions a man named Pa and questions of truth. It references innocence, trial, and feelings of sorrow, but the surrounding context is unreadable and unclear. The source appears to be an old local paper page segment with major text loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lever
Kleago Revord
Herald
Miss Balfour Visits Ireland Village Controversy
Fragmented OCR notes recount a claim about Miss Balfour visiting Ireland and remarking on local poverty in a rural village Arrat. The quoted line references “Cinine” and a remark about suffering without aid, attributed to John Pull.
Two Sides of a Case Slowpay Moeter
A fragmentary notice discusses a dispute and a request to consult a tailor. Names appear garbled and unclear but imply a sought resolution with reference to a tailor or dressmaker. Further readable context is limited and no concrete dates or places are evident.
Unclear Text With Clergy and Whistle Confusion
A garbled Sunday scene references clergy, a quest involving a stray dog, and a March talk about whisky. The fragmentary speech includes vague quotes about not whistling for a dog on the Lord's day and mentions a speaker named Whatley in a gravity filled moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mclergy Tin
Vanimas
Thala Pronger and Bold Gamble in Odd Exchange
A fragmentary exchange shows Thala Pronger and Gussie in a playful bet about marriage refusing. Gussie, intent on increasing spirit, teases with a dollar wager while Balthware American as the attributed source provides a scrambled framing of the dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie
Fragmentary Local Exchange Report
In a garbled exchange two individuals reference an acquaintance named Mrs Tub by and a past social event. The dialogue mentions a passage and a failing dealer, but the context remains unclear and incomplete.
Local notes from Wheeler and neighboring towns
N Wheeler A Stone and wife called on F Sibley Sunday. Sibley visiting WN Sinley at Dice Saginaw county. Robert Helms and wife spent Sunday with Solomon Splece. Abe hott The 1 Bi Ladies Aid Society to meet with Mrs Crismore September 1. Mrs Boudgard of Canada visiting daughter Mrs Van Epps and son Frank. Tumonds team fan away Thursday. No damage done. Mr Vinewa and daughter Mina of Ovid visited W Rouse and H Hoyt Saturday and Sunday. Toval Grisware to stay with grandmother Crismare at Minneton and attend service this winter. A L Guernsey returned from visit to brother Elk Rapids. On way home visited son Arthur's wife at Traverse City asylum. Mrs L J Hoyt and Mr W J Root celebrated birthdays September 5 at Hoyt home. Rev G W Sibley wife and granddaughter of Wheeler, Verna Merritt of Breckenridge and A M Root of Forest IL were out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Stone
F. Sibley
Hert Sibley
WN. Sinley
Dice
Saginaw County
Robert Helms
Solomon Splece
Dobson
Win
Abe Hott
Ladies’ Aid Society
Jon Crismore
Boudgard
Canada
van Epps
Tuimonds
Vinewa
Mina
Ovid
W. Rouse
Henry Hoyt
Tova
Grisware
Crismare
Minnieton
Seribel
A. Il
Guernsey
Elk Rapids
Arthur
Traverse City Asylum
L. J. Hoyt
W. J. Root
Mr. Hoyt
GW. Sibley
Wheeler
Verna Merritt
Breckenridge
A. M. Root
Forest IL
The Perfect Way Theme in Odd Advertisement Text
A fragmented ad copy mocks hypocrisy and urges a cure from Dow's Olotment with grand claims. It mentions Lie day Seep Cirtog and a note about drugstores and price zero cents. The tone blends satire with a sales pitch and a cryptic warning.
Safe Plan Against Cholera and Dysentery Urged
A historical notice warns that cholera and dysentery can strike suddenly and urges keeping Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry on hand as the only safe plan. The message stresses prompt action to protect families during outbreaks.
Alma Citizens Back Doan's Kidney Pills Claim
Bara Dever of Lincoln Street recalls Civil War injury and chronic back and kidney pain worsened by urinary issues. After trying many remedies, she used Doan's Kidney Pills from Bivins & Rhodes and found relief. She endorses the product and notes Doan's Ointment for itching. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises as sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnre
Uni
Down
Alma
Bara Dever
Contor
Lincuin
Dean
Bivins & Rhodes
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Wildcat Insurance Agents Face Prosecution in Michigan
Lansing Sept 7 The commissioner of Insurance warns of wildcat fire insurers in several state sections who write policies without inspection and issue losses that never materialize After investigations arrests will follow against agents for these fraudulent firms Financially insolvent and unlicensed in any state these companies exploit defrauded property owners and risk criminal charges under Michigan law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Wienness
Michigan
Mier
Commissioner of Insurance
Pete
Drugged and Robbed Aboard Eastland
South Haven Michigan September 7 A young man identifying as Weston Upton of 214 Dayton Street Chicago was drugged and robbed of 40 dollars on the steamer Eastland between Chicago and South Haven. Dro Spooner for the Michigan Steamship company said Upton was given chloral hydrate and carried to Chicago last night. He was rigid and unconscious when the boat departed at folly clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Haven
Mich
Weston Upton
Dayton Street
Chicago
Eastland
Dro Spooner
Michigan Steamship Company
Upton
Chieago
Folclock
Brute Admits His Guilt in Cadillac Case
Seth Shattuck, accused child assaulter, was arraigned in Cadillac Michigan on Saturday before Judge Haskins. He waived examination and was bound over to circuit court on $1.00 bond, which he could not furnish. The exhumed body showed evidence of assault per a postmortem. Shattuck reportedly shows no remorse and admits the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brute
Cadillac
Mich
Seth Shattuck
Haskins
Elrcuit
Shattuck
Injured workers at St Louis Sugar plant after beam fall
A beam fell during work at the St Louis Sugar company factory when a guy rope broke. Several workmen were injured including Frank Fraley of New Baltimore who suffered multiple injuries and is in serious condition with doubtful recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Mich
St. Louis Sugar Company
Frank Fraley
New Baltimore
Rowdies Attack Detroit Detective Bowden
Detective Asa B. Bowden of the Scotten menu station in Detroit was beaten by rowdies while stopping an improper disturbance. He was confined to his home for several weeks. Three men are held on charges related to the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowdies
Detroit
Mitch
Asa B. Bowden
Scotten Menus
Banner Day for Licenses in St Joseph
County Clerk Church reported a banner day for licenses as twenty four were issued. Sunday fruit excursions from Indiana Ohio and Illinois and large crowds aboard steamers from Chicago contributed to the busy period for licensing and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Indiana
Ohio
Millnois Points
Chicago
Rural Carriers Meet in Owosso elects officers
At the Shiawassee County Association of Rural Free Delivery Carriers meeting in Owosso on Saturday thirty members attended. John Sprague was elected president and Philip Shepard secretary. A banquet followed at the Exchange Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owosse
Mich
Shiawassee County
John Sprague
Philip Shepard
Thin City
Xchange
Neighbor’s remedy saves Mercer Sumner man
Mr DP Daugherty of Mercer and Sumner reports a neighbor’s timely kindness saved his life. He was nearly exhausted by diarrhea when two physicians offered little hope until a neighbor gave him Chamberlin’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, which cured him in under a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Mercer and
Sumner
W. Vamont
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East Washington
Mr. Luce
Geo. Daggett
Rev. Durea
Howard Martin
Mr. Church
Jennie Whittaker
Prudence Dennis
Carson
Henry
Eureka
Holmes
Clara Schulty
Beers
Martino
A.C. Arnold
Ferrinton
Per Marquette Ry
Graham & Morton Line
Holland
Bannister
Davis School District
Arcada
Jontsy
N. Wheeler
Berry
A. Kreamer
Arkansas City
Kane
Mit
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
D&b
Airechon
Potat St
Schante
Bhemray
Prakermeas
Emia Buffal
Mic
Ties
Lers
Sway
Adams ST
Joldsyoung
Aed
National Medical Institute
Clark ST. Crreage
Wee Wee House
Sarber Shop
Seigel Wilson
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