Pleasant Journey Across the North to Duluth and Beyond
W. T. McDougle recounts a long rail and ship journey from Red Lodge Montana to Duluth Minnesota. He describes friendly locals, agricultural scenes, weather shifts, and a sea voyage through the Soo Locks to Lake Huron, noting strikes and the Ship Tioneta and the Detroit passage. He reflects on America’s attractions and safety aboard the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePoy
Red Lodge
Mont
Northern Pacific
Duluth
Minn
Great Lakes Transit Corporation
S. S. Tioneta
Detroit
Mich
Norton
Wife
Montana
Billings
North Dakota
Yellow Stone Valley
South Dakota
Minnesota
North America
Sault Ste. Marie
U. S
Canada
U.S
Lake Huron
Straits of Macmaw
St. Clair River
Port Huron
Lake St. Clair
St Clair River
Detroit River
America
W. T. McDougle
Nu Way Gate Made Here by D W Boxell
The Nu Way Gate is built by D W Boxell and sold by Farmers Elevator Co. It uses seven boards and eight steel uprights with six braces. It opens both ways, clears twelve inches when opened, lifts over snow, and promises no sagging with adjustable hinges. See Farmers Elevator Co. for details and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Way
D. W. Boxell
Farmers Elevator Company
Boxell
The
Farmers Elevator Co
Palmer Opens Real Estate and Insurance Office
Palmer Ice former Farmers Trust Company cashier announces new real estate and insurance office at Fairmount with public congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Ice
Farmers Trust Company
Fairmount
Success
Palmer
Paxton Family in Bad Auto Accident
A Van Buren county auto wreck near Dillman injures several Pax ton family members and bystanders, with W A Paxton and Lewis Paxton among the injured. Mrs Paxton suffers head injuries and others including Mrs Morrisett and Charles Paxton sustain shoulder, knee, and concussion injuries. Ford occupants' identities vary across reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
T. C. Morrisett
Dillman
Maxwell
W. A. Paxton
Lewis Paxton
Jackson Crossing
Paxton
Ford
Independence
Kansas
Morrisett
Robert
Anna Margaret Paxton
Walter Paxton
Charles Paxton
Bluffton
Robert Morrisett
Hail Storm Damages Goan Crops Near Milo
A heavy morning hail storm north east of Van Buren caused extensive corn damage in Milo area. Windows and vegetables suffered. initial estimates put crop losses in the thousands though tassels and ears remained, with rain aiding potential recovery. Mr. Alva Ducknall gathered hail later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Milo
Alva Ducknall
Neighbors Help Save Buildings After Fire
We express sincere gratitude to neighbors and even strangers who fought to save our buildings from destruction. Special thanks to telephone operators for rapid fire news and to all who donated labor and equipment in the rescue efforts.
Street Improves With Concrete Coat Before Library
First street in front of the library received a thin concrete coat by street commissioner Henry Spilker. The work laid over brick could lead to extension if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Street
Henry Spilker
Grab Box Sale at Paxton and Company Store
W A Paxton and Company holds a grab box sale at their corner store starting after the band concert tonight. Boxes priced at 10 cents each contain various items worth more than the price, with some boxes containing articles that formerly sold up to $2.26. The timing is set for 9:81 due to the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Paxton & Company
Collings Company Leaders Praise 1922 Progress
Dwight Harrison reviews 1922 vs 1921 performance, praising contributions from women in the audience and key regional leaders. The address highlights sales school growth, Indiana and Ohio divisions, and the value of the annual report and a pamphlet titled Prosperity and the Dollings Industries mailed to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Harrison
Service Department
Harrison
R. L. Collings Company
Collings
Dallings
Pennsylvania
D. W. Brown
George Porter
Indiana
John R. Brown
Mont Leakey
Murray Avery
Extension
Ohio
Ernest Loveman
Miletus Garner
Lloyd O’brien
Harold Simpson
Toledo
Renick Dunlap
Benham
F. D. Connelley
Dollings
Connelley
Harrisons
Wilbanks
Parker
Herbert S. O’brien
Dollings Industries
John A Burke Funeral Friday in Montpelier
John Allen Burke 81 a Civil War veteran died at his Montpelier home after a long illness. He was born in Wells County Indiana and moved here nineteen years ago. Surviving are his widow Sarah E B Burke and seven children. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ with Van Buren Odd Fellows assisting and burial in Corey Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allen Burke
Montpelier
Mr. Burke
Wells County
Indiana
Grant County
Montpeliers
158Rd Infantry
Indiana Voluteers
Johnson Post
van Buren Lodjre
Christian Church
Sarah EB. Burke
Frank Burke
Huntington
Warren Burke
Oklahoma
Charles Burke
Toledo
Enoch Burke
Landersville
Ind
Kay Burke
Montana
Leota Ward
Maggie Gladhill
Nebraska
Quot and Arnett Reunion Sunday at Matter Park
The Scott Arnett reunion will be held at Matter Park Marion on Sunday August 6. A social hour runs 8 to 10:30 am followed by a religious service led by Rev Stephen Scott of Fairmount. A 12:30 pm dinner and 1:30 pm business meeting with program, songs scripture reading and reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott-Arnett
Matter Park
Marion
Stephen Scott
Fairmount
Stephen Scott Thursonin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Zell Miller
Near Farrville
Farrville
Miller
Virgil Adamson
Mr. Miller
Doyle
Mr. Adamson
R. L. Collings Companies
John A. Burke
Vetran
Quot and Arnett
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