Paw Paw Settlement Saga of the Gremys in 1830s
The narrative recalls Peter Gremys and family moving to Paw Paw in the 1830s with DeRosier through Indian trails to claim land. They build a mansion at Afin and Gremps streets, welcome New Year visitors who are Indian women kissing the household, causing alarm. The piece reflects frontier life, pioneer travel, and early Michigan settlement.
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Peter Gremyps
Schooknef
deRosier
Grempa
Gaid DeRosir
Inti
Paw Paw River
Gremps
Paw Paw
Gramps
Diniels
Soing West
Gremor
Gremys
Euos Barrett
Magen
Detroit
Afin
Geaux
Wabash
Tramp Joke Ends With Husband Maimed by Dog
In a Cleveland scene a prank by Philander Bummy ends when he disguises himself as a tramp to test his wife Lucinda. The staged intrusion leads to an altercation with a red headed man and a guard dog, leaving Bummy injured and later identified as the homeowner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philander Bummy
Rogers, Park
Lucinda
Philander
Afnwaukee
Seamand
Mrs. Bunniy
Boston
Mrs. Bummy
Fred
Bumnmy
Bammy
Jfr
Nero
Soox
Bummy
Population figures for Ireland in the late 19th century
The tax population of Ireland is stated at 5,412,397 with a decline of about 3,000,000 in under twenty-five years. Roman Catholics show a small drop, while Episcopalians and Presbyterians show a slight rise since 1861.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Rival pledges buy church pews in dramatic auction
A dramatic bidding war between Sisters A and B raised funds for church pews, with Sister A ultimately buying the pew after pushing past Sister B’s higher offers. The event, despite financial stringency, yielded more than the previous year and drew comment in the Chicago Tribune.
How to Let Pews
A West Side minister uses rivalry between two wealthy wives to boost church pew sales during a time of tight finances. He flirts with Sister A to provoke Sister B, insinuating she cannot worship near a red headed woman, then pushes the plan to stir competition and raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister A
Sister B
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Michelas
Chicago
Iirs, Bummy and
the Tramp
Hugh Maher
Times
Chicago Tribune
Parsons
Billard Rooms
Tobaccs
Masonic Blk
Main Street
Goshen
Ndiana
Riquor
Cale and
Ema
LWE
Dickhamms Lager
ALE
FABER
Main St
Elkhart
Ind
Geo. B. Wood
Elkhart County
Elkhart City
Bess
Elkhart, End
Clray & Wire
Wakarusa
Moodsy
Ladies Furs
Lonsdale Austin
Clay & Wire
Wakarusa, Ind
John A. Walter
Lecke
John A, Walter
Voy Nun
Stegfe
Gould
J. Truman Steteer
Carey
Apam Trilinger
City Meat Market
Elkhart St
Wakarusa, Mnd
Axe
Norarny Puserc
Albion
Indiana
J.D. Black
France
Swartz
Wagon Carriage Maker
Routh Rickhart
Werntz and Sellers
Wentz & Sellers
Gisincer & Smith, Blacksmiths
Fort Wayne, Ind
C. B. Oakley
Doty Brothers
American
Ipallian' Marble
Yameston Kx
Ane
W. Staley
Wakarust
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