Williamsburg Grange Forms With Deputies Ladd and Spurs
Forty charter members gathered Wednesday for the organization of a grange at Williamsburg led by Deputies E O Ladd and Lowell Spurs. A series of local items followed including a delayed opening for the American Steam Laundry to May 15 and a fatal heart failure in East Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
E O Ladd
Lowell
Duncan Caldwell
Emima
Jacob Seegmiller
Kingsley
Eliza Doty
T. T. Kates
Pullman
Clara Doty
Hendrick & Co
Ann Arbor
E E Miller
City Opera House
Christian Endeavor
Amos Wood
Marion Weathers
Personal notes from Traverse City town life
Theodore Ludgate of the Traverse City Lumber Company is in Chicago on business. Arthur Lardie left for Rockford to take a new position. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Hale host their daughter Mrs. D. C. Carlin of Greenville. A baby boy welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Strong on Bohemia street. D Tweddle travels east to regain health. Curtis Murray received a 98 Sterling racer via Merchants Company. A. E. Bingham returns from Chicago with cattle for market. I. H Seaman of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show plans a July 19 appearance. Frank Lee promotes the Clipper bicycle. J. A. Montague showcases a nickel plated chainless wheel. Mrs. E. P. Billings and daughter Julia visit from Grand Rapids and plan a summer at their Lodgewod cottage. R. Clark Hubbard heads to Elk Rapids for a musical revival directed by he and his wife. Miss Bessie Loudon leaves for Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor May Festival. Anton Olson leaves for Seattle to enter lumber business. family stays behind. Ralph H. Haslett takes a two week vacation to Ann Arbor and Jackson plus stops in Grand Rapids and Lansing. attends May Festival concerts. L. A. Pratt visits from Ann Arbor after five weeks traveling to Washington and New York. witnesses war debate in Congress and the swift passage of the Declaration of War.
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Arthur Lardie
Rockford, Ills
Asa Hale
D. C. Carlin
Greenville
V. A. Strong
Bohemia Street
D Tweddle
Curtis Murray
Park Place
Mercantile Company
A. E Bingham
Chicago
I. H Seaman
Buffalo Bill
Frank Lee
Grand Rapids
J. A. Montague
E. P. Billings
Julia
Ludge Wood
R. Clark Hubbard
Elk Rapids
Bessie Loudon
Ann Arbor
University Hall
Anton Olson
Oval Dish Company
Shomberg Lumber
Glen Haven
Seattle
Washington
Ralph H. Haslett
Jackson
Lansing
Clarence Whitney
Mme. Gadski
L. A
Pratt
Hampton Roads
New York
Congress
House of
Sampson Reported to Annihilate Spanish Fleet Near Porto Rico
Chicago dispatch reports Admiral Sampson met and annihilated the Spanish Cape Verde fleet off Porto Rico. Other specials say nine American ships bombard San Juan Puerto Rico as Cardenas Harbor sees a clash with Spanish gun boats. deadly losses occur including Engineer Worth Bagley and four others aboard the Winslow.
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Sampson
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Port Au Prince
Porto Rico
New York
Fort de Frances
San Juan
Reception for Rev A J Eldred on May thirteenth
On Friday evening May 13 a reception honors Rev A J Eldred for over fifty years of service as citizen and gospel minister. The aged Civil War veteran will share pioneer ministry experiences and army chaplain reminiscences as friends present a token of esteem. Light refreshments served. all are invited regardless of church membership.
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A. J. Eldred
Hns
No title in Chicago Post quote about engagement pride
A Chicago Post quotation comments on jealousy and pride after learning of an engagement. The speaker remarks there is no accounting for tastes and likens the engaged girl’s happiness to winning a booby prize. The tone is scornful and reflective of social rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Round Lake Spearing Crackdown Nets Dozens of Fines
Game and fish law enforcement on Round Lake nets multiple arrests and fines. O W Kibby, an Antrim County officer, helps coordinate the raid after night patrols and border lines hindered early arrests. In Van Buren and Kalkaska areas, six men were tried and fined, others await transfer and hearing. authorities vow to stop illegal spearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Kibby
Antrim County
Round Lake
Grand Traverse
Kalkaska
Antrim
Kidby
Chase S Osborne
Uriah Vargason
van Buren
Wire
John, Waiker
William Anderson
Ed Smith
Jacob Thompson
Jona Olsen
Art Woodham
Denis Martin
Westwood
Milliams
Elihu
William
Delbert Turk
South Milton
Bellaire
Return Visit of Drs B S Co Physicians at Hotel Whiting
Readers are urged to visit Drs B S Co physicians who specialize in chronic and private diseases. They invite consultations at the Hotel Whiting Traverse City on Friday May 20 1898. Consultation is free and confidential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. B.S & Co
Whiting
Traverse City
Finest loaf in the city for five cents
Thurrell and Gane advertise a five cent finest loaf and offer a glass of the best ice cream soda for five cents at Wait's Drug Store as a street corner promotion.
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Thurrell & Gane
Wait’s Drug Store
Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Weakness And Disease
Claim says Electric Bitters cure back and kidney troubles malaria nerves and tiredness. Touted as a vegetable tonic restoring vigor and aiding liver and kidneys with laxative effects. Sold by S. E Wait and J. G Johnson for 50 cents a bottle. Nitro-Tabs offered at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E Wait
J.G Johnson
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Traverse Bay
Eagle
State Bank
Traverse CiTy, M
Perry Hannah
A. T. Lay
Jas. Morgan
J.T. Hannah
Ss. Garland
First National Bank
Stnckholders
Our Savings Department
H.S. Hull
Jno
T. Beadle
B. J. Morgan
C. A. Hammond
H. S. Hull
J. Morgan
C.A. Hammond
Frank Hamilton
D. C. Leach
M. B. Covell
Fike
Oo. P. Carver
Wim. McDonald
Brandats, Bie, Cor
West Front St
J W Gauntlet
F. A. Earl
Star Steam Laundry
Park Street
DR. Higagins
Over McNamara’s Shoe Store
Hacies Bicycle Shop
Union St
EE. Miller
Bert Johnson
W. W. Miller
George Ash
Union Street
Theodore Ludgate
Traverse City Lumber Company
Lapthit War News
Cardenas Harbor
Key West
Wilmington
Todd
Winslow
Hudson
Matanzas
Worth Bagley
John Vervails
Josiah Tunnith
J. W. Weeks
J. Daniels
Winsiow
Bagley
Dewey
Philippines
Hong Kong
Concord
Iioil
Mindanao
Boston
General Wheeler
Tampa
Wheeler
Chattanooga
Cuba
New England
Allen
Geo. Downing
M. BH. Church
City News CO
Grand Rapids Herald
Geo
Winnie
Eagle Office
Keek
Front Street
Alfred V. Friedrich
Neck O' Woods
J.va. Mello
Front
H. E. Gibbs
Prop
Hartford
Hartford Steam Boiler Co
New York Plate Glass Co
EE. Ww
Hastings
Johnson Block
Neeneran Millinery
Bogston
Michigan
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