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Saranac, Michigan

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THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, MI; Thursday, April 7, 1898:

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OBITUARY - PETER SCHEIDT THE ADVERTISER, SARANAC, (Ionia County), MICHIGAN;
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1898:

OBITUARY - Peter Scheidt, an old pioneer of this county, living in Miriam, died last week Monday, aged 90 years. Mr. Scheidt was born in France near the line of Germany and emigrated to this country in an early day, stopping in Elyria, Ohio, for a number of years and moving from there to his farm in the German settlement thirty-six years ago.
He died at his son's, who is on the old farm his father first settled on. His wife died twelve years ago. The deceased was a man of strong constitution, having never been sick until his last days which were only a gradual wasting away.
He leaves two sons, John and Peter, and two daughters, Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Jonas.

The funeral occurred Wednesday morning at the Catholic church, Rev. Fr. Muer officiating---Belding Banner.

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OBITUARY – RANDALL MONKS (MONK): Randall Monks was born in Canada in 1822. He came to Michigan in 1839 with his parents Philip and Margaret Monk. He died at his home in Boston, April 1, '98, at 8 o'clock in the morning.

He was the youngest of eleven children, the deceased had survived the rest of the family. He was married to Miss Mary Joseph in 1841, his wife passing away in 1892.

The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Monk were six in number, four survive him, Philip Monk of Boston, Mrs. Louisa Lamson of Ithaca, Mrs. Dortha Carr and Mrs. Amelia Pratt, both of Keene, and Milo Van Beres, (Monk) adopted son, of Boston.

The funeral was held from his home in Boston, Sunday April 3rd, conducted by Rev. W. H. Wright, of Saranac.

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CARD OF THANKS – We wish to express our thanks to the friends and neighbors for their assistance during the sickness and death of our father, Randal Monks, also for the flowers and to the singers. – The Children.

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ELECTION RETURNS.

The result last Monday in BOSTON TOWNSHIP was very gratifying to the Republicans. Last year the silver party elected their supervisor by 41 majority; this year the Republicans elected their man by 7 majority, a gain of 48, and with the exception of the treasurer, whose majority was the same as last year.
The Republicans cut down the majorities for every candidate. This proves to the satisfaction of all, that Boston can be counted in the Republican column. The vote stood as follows:
SUPERVISOR: Charles E. Huhn 249-7; Henry Frace 232
CLERK: Edwin Wallington 221; G. Verne Payne 250-29
TREASURER: Percy R.Page 222; Lewis C. David 249-27
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: James Harker 228; Wesley Cilley 244-16
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER: Goodrich H. Barbour 223; Milland F. Sargen(t?) 248-25
MEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW: Edson P. Gifford 242-14; Milton A. Page 223
SCHOOL INSPECTOR: Edna M. Vickery 242-14; Lulu Payne 244-18
CONSTABLES: William H. Lind 216; John Taylor 229; Bert Leary 226; Albert S. Densmore 235; George B. Kellar 245; Eugene Wood 233; Luke Otis 227; Winfield S. Hughson 218.

BERLIN TOWNSHIP ELECTION:
SUPERVISOR: Homer Adgate, s 188; Edward Patrick, r 163
CLERK: John C. Smith, s 183; John Waltman, r 161
TREASURER: A. P. Lowrey, s 173; Henry B. Darnell, r 169
SCHOOL INSPECTOR: Harvey Hart, s 182; Irving Minor, 4 162
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER: Ralph Crane, s 172; Charles M. Sible 171
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE: B. P. Butler, s 179; Nelson Simmons, r 164; Thomas H. Ellis, s (vac.) 177; S. R. Curtis, r 166
MEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW: James Sac Lewis, s 178; Miles Bennett, r 165
CONSTABLES: Gilbert Curtiss, s 180; Adam Bonhogle, s 180; Abraham Snyder, s 178; William Youngs, s 179; George Foster, r 162; R. S. Hines, r 163, George Allen, r 164; Carl Lowery, r 164

The Democrats elected their city ticket in Ionia last Monday.
Belding elected the entire Republican ticket.
Odessa returned to its first love, and is now in the Republican column.
The election in Ionia county, as near as can be learned at this time, will give 10 Republican supervisors and 11 Democrats.

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SCHOOL COLUMN:
Edited by Maggie LAMBERT.
Alice WEBER and Elga PIFER are back at school.
Nettie RUSS and Beatrice LEE have entered the grammar department.
Burr CARR has entered the second intermediate.
Ollie HICKOK and Mabel CROSBY have left school.
Fem PARKS is back at school.
“Old Glory” is again floating from the flagstaff.
The ninth grade will finish their arithmetic with the eleventh grade under Mr. TALLMAN.
Mr. HART has charge of the ninth grade botany class.
 

THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, Ionia County, MI; Thursday, September 28, 1899:

Married at Westville:
One of the prettiest home weddings of the season occurred Thursday evening, Sept. 14, 1899, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. PIFER, in Westville, when their daughter, Edith M., was united in marriage to Mr. Geo. H. WARNER, a well-to-do farmer of Berlin. The bride was tastefully dressed (in) white satin with pearl trimmings, carrying a bouquet of bridal roses, while the groom was dressed in the usual black. They were attended by the bride’s sister, Leona L. and Mr. Will ADGATE of Berlin. At eight o’clock sharp, the groom and bride marched to the beautiful strains of the wedding march played by Miss Edith ALLEN and stood under the wedding bell of white and gold trimmings, the ceremony being performed by Rev. F. E. STOWELL, the bride’s uncle. After the usual congratulations the large company of invited guests marched to the beautifully decorated dining room and partook of a bountiful supper. They received many beautiful and costly presents too numerous to mention. Mr. and Mrs. WARNER will be at home to their friends at their residence in Berlin after Oct. 6. – ONE WHO WAS THERE.

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COUNTY NEWS:

Guy W. HART, a job printer of Lake Odessa had the misfortune to lose the first three fingers of his right hand Monday, by getting them caught in a press.

Frank E. DORMUS, ex-postmaster and editor of the PORTLAND REVIEW, will move to Detroit and enter the Detroit College of Law. Postmaster Mauren will be assuming the business and editorial management of the REVIEW.

As it seems to be an assured fact that the C. M. & N. E. railroad will be built through the township of SEBEWA and an effort is being made to establish a new town on the farm of Oliver BENSCHOTER, just west of Weippert’s mill.

DEATH: Mrs. Ada E. LUCE died at her home in Ionia township Monday. Deceased was 42 years of age and was the mother of May LUCE, killed at the fatal Lyons crossing two years ago. The only surviving member of the family is one son. The funeral for Mrs. LUCE was held Wednesday afternoon from the GRAHAM school, interment in Tuttle cemetery. – Ionia Sentinel.

Miss Gladys WILMINGTON, a Collins balloonist, was injured at Portage, Wis. Recently. In dropping she struck the roof of a house, and fell from there to the ground, striking on a sharpened stake which had been driven in the ground for some unknown purpose. The flesh on one of her limbs was torn from the bone for a distance of twelve inches, while the other limb was broken.

DEATH: Mrs. Sarah OSGOOD, the esteemed wife of our townsman, Dorr OSGOOD, after a short but severe illness, died last Saturday morning. All residents knew she was ill and seriously so, but still the announcement of her death was unexpected, although her children had been summoned. The event causes a gloom to shadow the faces of those who knew her and her respected husband, for all here are friends of Mr. and Mrs. OSGOOD – Belding Star Smyrna Cor.

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred TOWNER of Danby township celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage last Monday. They have resided 40 years on the farm where they now live.

There is a possibility of the city losing the Herrick Casket Factory from its list of industries. Lyons is after it and offers to donate a building machinery and power for ten years to secure it. Mr. HERRICK is thinking seriously of accepting the offer, and only a few details now stand in the way of completing the deal. BELDING STAR.

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THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, Ionia County, MI; Thursday, August 28, 1902:

MARRIED, at the residence of the bride’s parents in Hearsey, August 27, Bert POTTER to Miss Myrtle GREEN. They are visiting Saranac relatives and friends after which they will take up their residence in Grand Rapids.

GOOD RACES LAST THURSDAY – The second meeting of the series of races to be given by the Driving Club was a grand success. There was a good turnout and a fine lot of horses were on hand. The free for all race was won by Maude A. owned by S. B. ANWAY; second Flossie, owned by Philip TAYLOR, Saranac; third by Don R. owned by J. H. REED of Pewamo. Three minute race was won by D.O. owned by D. O. McVEIGH of Ionia; second Nora, Ed. ROWE of Ionia; third Steel Pamter, Scott THOMAS, Lowell. The running race was won by Boy In Blue owned by Dell WOOD of McCords, second Billy, owned M. B. WILKINSON, Hubbardston.

DR. MANN DEAD. Dr. W. A. MANN died at his house in Lake Odessa last Thursday after sickness of one week, of typhoid fever. He was born at Strathray, Canada, December 17, 1857. He came to Michigan about twelve years ago and has lived at Bay City, Clarksville and Lake Odessa. While at Clarksville, he made frequent visits to this place, both in a professional and social way. He was a member of the M. W. of A. and visited the Saranac camp a number of times. He had many friends in this section. He leaves a wife and one son to mourn. The remains were taken to his old home in Canada for burial last Friday.

HAPPILY MARRIED:
Dr. A. E. GESLER and Mrs. Helen Burbank were united in marriage Aug. 25th at the residence of Mr. Allen, Washington Boulevard, Oak Park, who is an uncle of the bride. Rev. Mr. Strong pastor of the Congregational church, Oak Park, officiating.
“The doctor is gone away and stairs all paint” is what the sign read on the entrance to Dr. Gesler’s office the fore part of the week. Now the paint is all dry and the doctor is back.

Mrs. Geo. J. WENDLE died at Lansing Aug. 19th. The remains were brought to Ionia for interment last Thursday.
Aug. 20, Rev. M. L. Fox of Ionia married Richard C. BOGERT of Palo and Lottie HALSTEAD of Pewamo.

Mrs. Ed. NOLAN of Hubbardston died Aug. 20, leaving a large family of small children.

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. BENTLEY of Grand Rapids visited their Saranac friends picnic day.

About thirty of the friends of Miss Ednah LEWIS gave her a surprise party at the home of her friend, Miss Nellie RAYMOR, Tuesday evening. Refreshments were served and all pronounced it a very enjoyable time. Miss LEWIS, who is a graduate of the Saranac school is a most successful teacher and she has enjoyed her vacation with her Saranac friends.

Two Michigan descendants of Sampson MASON held their fourth annual reunion at the home of Mrs. Louisa MASON HUBBELL of Chauncey last Thursday. There was a good attendance. It was decided to hold the next reunion at the home of A. E. MASON, Grattan, the second Thursday in August 1903. The day was pleasantly spent in exchanging reminiscences and visiting.

Master Lyle BRALEY visited his uncle in Grand Rapids last week.

Guy HAWLEY and Miss Anna MILLER of Manistee are visiting his mother, Mrs. THOMAS.

Mrs. Ben KIMBAL returned from a visit with her sister, Mrs. Oscar DAFOE at Alma last Saturday.

Miss Lena BRALEY and Miss Nina HUHN visited Grand Rapids friends Friday and Saturday.

Miss Maude SOMERS of Pewamo and Miss Ida RANDOLPH of Maple Rapids are visiting at J. C. OSBORNS.

Miss Carry and Kittie MILLER of New York City are visiting their cousin, Mrs. A. B. PARDEE of Boston and Mrs. A. S. Densmose of Saranac.

John POTTER of Berlin died last Wednesday. The funeral was held from the late residence on Friday conducted by Rev. Ottan, the interment was in the Saranac cemetery.

Just thirty-nine years ago last Tuesday, Aug. 26th, 1863, W. G. CLARK began his career as a merchant in Saranac and has ever since been connected with the business interests of this village. He has ever been an honest and upright man in his dealings and this fact no doubt accounts for his unusual success and the esteem in which he is held by the people of this community and also by his brother merchants.

MRS. DUNKON BLAIR of Ionia died last Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Blair own a farm near Mrs. A. B. PARDEES and formerly lived there and the older settlers remember them. Mrs. Blair has been in poor health for some time, but her illness was not considered serious until towards the last. The funeral was held at Ionia on Tuesday. A number of the old neighbors attended the services. The remains were laid to rest in the Saranac cemetery.

T. S. BARBER is in the east looking up the fruit market.

Mrs. Corey of Grand Rapids is visiting at W. W. DEANS.

Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Benson called on relatives and friends in Clarksville Thursday.

Mrs. John WHITBY and son William of Clarksville made Mr. and Mrs. M. A. BENSON a visit last Sunday.

Alonzo PARMETER of Ionia and Jennie SMITH of Orleans were married Aug. 21 by Rev. M. L. Fox of Ionia.

Mr. and Mrs. R. P. COLE of Durrand brought the remains of their infant daughter to Orleans for interment last Friday.

Invitations have been issued for the marriage, on Sept. 21, of Miss Ruby Bell Davis of Danby and Fred. A. Klotz of Orange.

NATHAN HEATH of Palo, one of the pioneer farmers of Ronald township, was stricken with paralysis of the throat last Thursday and rendered speechless.

George DENSMORE, of this city died in Orange, six miles south of the city at noon Thursday. He went to his farm for a load of hay, and when he started back home the horses became uneasy and started before he was ready. He became fatigued in trying to catch them and sat down by the roadside and said that was too much for him and died. David ELDRIDGE was with him at the time. Dr. Bailey was called and pronounced it heart disease. Deceased was 62 years of age and leaves six children to mourn his loss. He has been a long time resident of Ionia and his occupation was shoe making.

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THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, MI; September 4, 1902:

A PRETTY WEDDING.
A very pretty little wedding took place Wednesday the 27th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. GREENE of Hersey, when their daughter, Myrtle was united in marriage to E. Bert POTTER of Grand Rapids, formerly of Saranac. The rooms were tastefully decorated with wreaths of evergreen and pink and white sweetpeas. The bridal pair were attended by Misses Iva and Hazael GREENE and Messrs. Ray MASON and Leigh PROCTOR being sisters and cousins of the bride. Miss Nellie HOOVER played the wedding march during which the couple took their places under a large bell covered with pink and white flowers, where the ceremony was performed by Rev. O. F. DaFOE, uncle to the bride. The bride was dressed in white lansdown and carried pink and white roses. The bridesmaids were also dressed in white and wore dainty bouquets of sweet peas, while the groom and groomsmen wore the conventional black. Light refreshments were served, after which the bride donned her travelling suit, the bridal pair were taken to Reed City where they took the afternoon train for Saranac being there met by a large company of friends who joined in giving hearty congratulations. From there they went to Grand Rapids where they will make their future home. About thirty guests were present all relatives except Miss Nellie Hoover of Kalkaska. Many beautiful as well as useful presents were received from friends and relatives.

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John O’BRIEN and family of Durand have been visiting his sister Mrs. James TOLES the past week. Mr. O’BRIEN has held the position of station agent at Durand for the past 20 years.

The Ping Pong set at Arnold’s goes to Walter C. Scott. There were 1982 corn and beans in the bottle and his guess which was the nearest to the actual number. The lowest guess was 121 and the highest 4,526,920.

Miss Carrie DENSMORE and Miss Mary OTIS have returned from Grand Rapids having spent a few days looking over the new fall millinery and have selected several handsome pattern hats.
 

THE ADVERTISER. Saranac, MI; Thursday, March 23, 1905:

FRONT PAGE: OBITUARY: Robert Blake MINOR – THE ADVERTISER. SARANAC, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1905, VOL. XI, NO 49 (front page):

"Obituary - ROBERT BLAKE MINOR - Robert Blake Minor was born August 1st, 1834 in Riga, Monroe county, New York and died at his home, March 15th, 1905, being 70 years, 7 months and 15 days old.
He was one of a family of five brothers and two sisters, all of whom preceded him by death save one sister, Mrs. Wm. H. Smith of Bellville, this state.

When his country was in peril he accepted its call for volunteers and enlisted Oct. 19, 1861 in Company A., Tenth Michigan Infantry re-enlisting Feb. 1864, and remaining until the close of the war.

He was married to Helen A. Andrew November 15, 1865, and immediately settled on the farm in Berlin township which has ever since been their home. To them were born ten children, Mrs. Ida A. Sherwood and Mrs. Ella Carman both living on farms near their old home, Dr. Earnest B. Minor of Traverse City, Mrs. Myrtle B. Walker of White Cloud, Mich., Rev. Irving W. Minor, student of Albion College, Clara B., Etta L., Mary S., Ray R., still remain at home. The youngest child, Lena H., died June 20, 1897.

There are also eleven grandchildren who had won a place in his affections.

Mr. Minor was converted when about twentytwo years of age and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. He maintained his Christian integrity through his army career and throughout his entire life. He became identified with Free Methodists in the year seventyone, being a charter member of that church located near his home.

He was a devoted husband, a tender and loving parent, an ardent Christian and a good neighbor.

He was a great worker and spared not himself for the comfort and blessing of his family; the prosperity of his church and being a public spirited man he was interested in the betterment of his community. During his last sickness which was short but severe, he was thoughtful of others and constant in his praise of Jesus, who was to him a precious friend and great Savior.

At eight o'clock Wednesday evening last he peacefully fell asleep and entered into his rest.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them."
The funeral services were held Saturday from the house, conducted by Rev. Manly DaFoe, a former pastor and friend of the family, assisted by Rev. McDonald of Saranac. There were many and beautiful floral offerings.
Very appropriate music was rendered by Mrs. Eugene Smith and Mrs. Wm. Peer of Ionia.

The remains were borne by loving hands to the Saranac cemetery where all that is mortal was laid to rest awaiting the resurrection morning."

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OBITUARY (with photograph): D. W. ANDERSON was born in Pembroke, N.Y. Aug. 16, 1833 and died at the home of his son, George, at Rosebush, March 16, 1905, after a long lingering sickness.
Mr. Anderson came to Saranac in 1855 and engaged in the wagon and blacksmith business and was very successful. He was, from that time until about three years ago when he sold out here, identified with the business interests and the development of the town.

He was married Aug. 29, 1852 at Salem, Wis. to Helen Samborn and after her death was he was again married to Juliette Granger September 8, 1870, she also having passed away a few years ago.

He was the father of seven children, three, George, Fred and Elmer survive him. He was a good husband, kind father, and a respected citizen and neighbor.

The funeral services were held at Rosebush and the remains were brought here Thursday for burial. A brief service was held at the cemetery, conducted by Rev. J. E. Tedford.

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COUNTY NEWS: Ralph MATTISON of Ronald, died March 13, aged 74 years.

Sylvester BROCK and Eva ANDREWS of Lake Odessa were married by Justice Waugh of Ionia Wednesday.

M. E. DOREMUS of Easton has sold his farm in Easton and will move to the state of Washington where he will engage in the lumber business.

DEATH: - *(page 3, column 2):
"County News - Timothy Brown died at 9:30 Wednesday morning at his home, Harrison and Cleveland streets, Ionia. He was 87 years of age and for 45 years has been a resident of Ionia. Since the death of his wife 32 years ago, Mr. Brown made his home with his son, Thomas, at the old homestead. Four children survive him, Thomas, of Ionia; Nicholas, of Duluth; Mrs. Julia Wesshaver, of Holland; and Mrs. Noble Micks, of Ionia. Probably no citizen of Ionia was better known than "Tim" Brown. He was born in Ireland 87 years ago and his life was one of the varied adventure. His travels have taken him over much of the world. Fifty years ago he was at work putting railroads through Canada, and was one of the section men who built the Grand Trunk through Ionia. On a bet of $25 minus his coat and shoes he carried the American flag through the streets of a Canadian village when such an act was treason."

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THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, Ionia County, MI; Thursday, August 26, 1909:
 

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OBITUARY: JAMES R. SCOTT - THE ADVERTISER, SARANAC, (Ionia County), MICHIGAN;THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1909

OBITUARY - JAMES R. SCOTT - James R. Scott was born in Endinburg, Scotland, May 12, 1819. Came to Canada when a child with his parents, lived there about thirty years, then he came to Michigan, where he has since lived.

He was the father of twelve children, nine of who with his beloved wife survive him. After a lingering illness he passed away Aug. 21,about eight o'clock A.M. The funeral was held from the M. E. church Monday at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. G. K. Fairbanks.
(Above mayalso may be viewed at: http://usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/ionia/webbbs/obits/index.cgi?index)

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THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, Ionia County, MI; Thursday, March 21, 1912:

FAREWELL DINNER:
On Wednesday evening March 13, the members of Saranac Rebekah and I.O.O.F. lodges gave an eight o’clock dinner and reception at their hall in honor of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. EARLE and family who are soon to leave for their new home at Barryton…..guests to the number of one hundred and fifty…..Gilbert CURTISS with a few well chosen words presented Mr. Earle with a handsome leather rocker from the Odd Fellows and Mrs. EARLE and Miss Wilma with several pieces of dainty china from the Rebekahs.

Mrs. WINTZ spent Sunday with Fremont friends and attended the dedication of the new Congregational church which has been completed since Rev. Paul took charge of the church.

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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING:
The Ionia County Horticultural Society will hold its April meeting in Saranac on Tuesday, April 2. A fine program is being prepared and the principal speaker will be Professor Taft of the Agricultural college and Hon. N. B. Hayes, of North Plains……

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Mrs. Glenn JONES was in Grand Rapids, Monday.

Mr. SIMPSON, of Leanington, Ont., visited his son, Dr. SIMPSON, last week.

Willis EARLE loaded his household goods on Monday for shipment to Barryton.

Wm. GOOD and family, of Lakeview, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry GARFIELD.

Mrs. Thos. D. BRANSON left on Monday for California to visit her mother. She expects to be gone a year. Her daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Grover HASKINS accompanied her to Grand Rapids.

Orvin M. PICKINS, 21, Woodland, and Luna F. Switizer, 21, Sebewa township, took out a marriage license in the county clerk’s office Wednesday morning.

Michael HAUCK on Wednesday pleaded guilty to keeping a gambling place, before Justice MURPHY, at Ionia, and paid a fine of $10.00 and the costs of prosecution.

Wm. PECKERINS passed away at the County Infirmary Wednesday morning, at the age of 71 years. He was received from Belding some five years ago, whence the remains were taken for interment.

Rev. E. E. Branch, of Ionia, on Tuesday performed the marriage ceremony for Miss Ella M. DANIELS, of Greenville, and Lester N. MINER, of Portland. The bride was eighteen years old and the bridegroom registered as nineteen.

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OBITUARY – Edward D. LEWIS was born in Herefordshire, Werndden Cottage, England, May 9th, 1829 and died in Saranac, March 15th, 1912. 83 years 10 months 6 days.

Mr. LEWIS came to New York state in 1850, he enlisted in Co. A, 50 New York in September 1861, and served through the war.

He was a member of Hill P. CLARK Post No. 153, G.A.R.

He was united in marriage to Mrs. Martha LYNN in 1866. They came to Michigan in 1867, and in 1884 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hughes of Sparta, Mich.

Mr. LEWIS was a successful farmer until ten years ago, when he sold his farm and moved to town, in May 1909 they moved to Saranac.

He united with the Church of England when a young man.

He was a faithful husband and father. He leaves to mourn, a wife and one son, Thomas; three grand children and one adopted daughter, Nettie HAMMOND, of Belding; two step children, Monroe LYNN, of Big Rapids and Mrs. Mary BRIGGS, of Howard City.

These were his last words: “We cannot, Lord, Thy purpose see, but all is well that is done by Thee”.
The funeral services were held from the late home on Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. R. L. WINTZ. The burial was in the Saranac cemetery and the services were in charge of the G.A.R.

CARD OF THANKS:
We wish to express to the neighbors and friends our thanks and appreciation for their kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our husband and father. Also the members of the G.A.R. and W.R.C. for the flowers and assistance. – Mrs. Edward LEWIS and family.

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OBITUARY – Emily PIFER
Mrs. Emily S. PIFER was born in Graton township, October 16, 1855; and answered the summons to the life beyond, March 14, 1912; age 56 years, 4 months and 28 days.
In 1874 she was united in marriage to Ed. HARRINGTON, of Mecosta county, Michigan, who preceded her ten years afterwards.
To this union were born five children, four daughters and one son. Her daughter, Mrs. Edith WARNER, preceded her in 1900. In 1888 she was united in marriage to Geo. R. PIFER, of Montcalm county. To this union were born five children, three sons and two daughters. The seventeen months old son, Arlington, has preceded her.
She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband George R. PIFER, eight children: Mrs.Cora RUNNER, Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. Ethel CURTIS, of Belviere; Mrs. Leona TIPKIN, Blue Ridge, Wash.; Mrs. Elgin SMITH of Tulahassa, Florida; Albert, Arline and ARwin PIFER, of Saranac; also one step-son, Walter PIFER, of Ravenna; two brothers, Fred SANFORD, Cleveland, Ohio; and Frank STOWELL, of Lowell, beside eight grand children and many neighbors.
Mrs. PIFER’S life has been spent largely in Mecosta and Montcalm counties, coming from Lowell to Saranac in October of 1911. Two weeks ago she submitted to an operation in Ann Arbor hospital, which proved fatal.
The funeral services were held from the home, Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. F. E. GEORGE. The interment was at the Saranac cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS – We wish to thank the many kind friends and neighbors for their kind offerings, and the extension of their deepest sympathies on the loss of our beloved wife and mother. – Geo. R. PIFER and family.

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OBITUARY:
Dispatches received here announce the death at Miami, Fla., on March 14, of Joseph A. ROGERS, for many years a resident of this city, whose occupation here was as drayman. His age was 84 years and 16 days. He was born in Massachusetts, but had been a resident of Ionia county over half a century. His wife died many years ago, and the only child is Ada J., wife of S.P. LEACH, at whose home two miles north of city.
Mr. ROGERS lived here for many years, until he went to Florida a year and a half ago. Mr. ROGERS served in the Civil war as a member of Co. 1, 21st Michigan Infantry, and was a member of Wm. H. Borden Post G.A.R. Burial will be at place of death. – IONIA STANDARD.

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MARRIAGE LICENSES:
Leo H. ELSBY, Kent; Mildred BOLENBAUGH, Belding – 25-27.
Monroe JOHNSON, St. Paul; Helen M. McCOLLUM, Chicago – 23-22.
Wm. T. SHORES, Belding; Lula BECKWITH, Belding – 19-18.
Orvin M. PICKENS, Woodland; Luna F. SWEITZER, Sebewa – 21-21.
Harry ADAMS, Keene; Rosa KELLY, South Haven – 28-32.
Frank L. SMITH, Ionia; Mabel E. ALVORD, Ionia – 19-18.
Lester N. MINER, Portland; Ella M. DANIELS, Greenville – 19-18.
Hanmer C. BUTLER, Danby; Flaudie Fleck, Mecosta – 20-21.

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NEWS:
Clarence RENWICK has moved from his farm in Keene to his mother’s house in Saranac.
Allie CONKLIN.

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OBITUARY: George W. ROGERS
Geo. W. ROGERS was born at Barryton, Mass.; May 12, 1833, and died at his home in this village on Sunday, March 24, 1912.

Mr. ROGERS came to Michigan in 1854 and has been a resident of this vicinity since. He served in Co. G, Regulars ___ ___during the war. He was married to Miss Julia A. CHAMPLIN in Grand Rapids on November 8, 1860. They have lived in the home in which he died for forty years. He was formerly in the grocery business here. For four years Mr. Rogers has been in poor health and since last August he has been confined to the house and has been a great sufferer. Mrs. ROGERS, who was stricken down two weeks ago and has been in serious condition since and three children, Mrs. Jennie E. FOURNIER, of Cleveland; Ford ROGERS, of Elkhart, Ind.; and Miss Nellie ROGERS, survive him.

Mr. ROGERS was a man of excellent habits and of fine moral character and had a host of friends who extend to the family their sympathy in this time of sorrow affliction. On account of the illness of Mrs. ROGERS, no services were held at the home but a short service was conducted at the cemetery on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. R. L. WINTZ.

THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, Ionia County, MI; June 19, 1918:

Front page (with photograph): "Dr. Gesler Succombs - On Saturday, June 15th, 1918, at 11 o'clock, Dr. Albert E. Gesler passed to the great beyond after a long illness.

Dr. Gesler, on June 22, 1877, just after he had completed his medical course at the Pulte Medical College at Cincinnati; opened an office in Saranac and commenced the practice of his profession. On September 10, 1879, he was married to Vesta C. A. Harris. A year later, Mrs. Gesler took up the study of medicine and later graduated from the Herring Medical College at St. Louis, Missouri, and from that time until her death, June 10, 1901, they were engaged in the very successful practice of their chosen profession in Saranac. To this union were born two sons, James Farrand, of Chicago, and Karl Grant, now in a military training camp in Texas.

August 25, 1902, the doctor was married to Mrs. Helen Burbank, of Salt Lake City, Utah. She with the two sons; two brothers, Edward, of Hastings, and Arthur of Oregon; four sisters, Mrs. Maria Seiber, of Hastings, Mrs. Sarah Mosier, of Cloverdale, Mrs. Mattie Marion, of Augusta, and Mrs. Carrie Morthland, of Cedar Creek, survive him.

Albert E. Gesler was born in Montville, St. Joseph county, July 17, 1850 and was the son of Rev. and Mrs. Lewis C. Gesler, a minister of the United Brethren church. Dr. Gesler received his elementary education in the schools of Barry county and after a two years course at Loni college, he took up teaching and later entered Kansas Normal College to prepare himself for that work, but on account of the illness of his father, he was called home and later took up the study of medicine which was his life work and in this he has always kept abreast of the times, taking post graduate courses at different colleges. Dr. Gesler for nearly forty-one years has been closely identified in the church, social and civil affairs of this community. He has been an active member of the Congregational church all these years and has held the office of president of the church board, trustee, clerk and Sunday school superintendent and deacon.

He was a member of Boston Lodge F. & A., and took an active part in their deliberations. During the two years that he was president of the village the Saranac water works system and the boulevard lighting system were installed and he, with his co-workers on the board of trustees, gave their time and best efforts to see that every interest of the village was protected, and to these efforts we are indebted for these spendid improvements.

Dr. Gesler was an honored citizen and he always found time to give to the church, social and civic interests of the community his best endeavors and his professional work was always of that high order and with personal interest that is always an assurance of success. He did his best and he passed on with confidence and assurance, that he had completed his work to the best of his ability, and was satisfied to leave the results in the hands of an all wise maker.

Funeral services were held in the Congregational church Monday at 1:30 p.m., Rev. W. S. Ross officiating and other ministers assisting. A very large assembly filled the church to overflowing. The floral gifts were many and beautiful.
The stores and business places were closed during the funeral hour as a mark of respect to his memory."

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L.L.C. The Saranac L. L. C. met Thursday, June 13, with Mrs. Fred CAHOON.

Twenty-five members responded to roll call. This meeting being the last meeting of the year there was no program, everyone visited and knitted and thoroughly enjoyed herself.

Mrs. Chester CRANE of Battle Creek was a guest of the club.
The second division furnished the supper which proved to be a regular Hoover luncheon with lots of good things to eat.
All’s well that ends well, So fare you well’ till we meet again – Mrs. Leo S. HUHN, Sec.

THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, Ionia County, MI; November 14, 1923:

BUDDIES BANQUET ON BUNNY PIE
About seventy-five of the members of the American Legion and Auxiliary and their guests of the Relief Corps and Post gathered the banquet board at the Rebekah Hall on Monday evening and did full justice to the annual Armistice rabbit pie supper prepared by the ladies of the Auxiliary of which Mrs. Amy STEBBINS is president.

A pleasing program followed the supper with John ADGATE as toastmaster. Will Stebbins, Post Commander welcomed the guests. A beautiful vocal solo wand encore was rendered by Marie GATES with Mrs. Dorothy GAMSBY as accompanist. Supt. MacLEACHERN was then introduced as one of the “buddies” and entertained with amusing reminiscences of happenings in France.

Mrs. Glen ADGATE and Mrs. Sadie BILLINGER delightfully rendered vocal duet and encore, Mrs. Earl SCHEID and Mrs. John ADGATE followed with an instrumental duet. Mrs. Bertha EDDY responded to her introduction with a few well chosen words followed by the singing of AMERICA………

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WEDDING:
EEFSEN-ADGATE
Miss Mildred Adgate, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis ADGATE, who live in Berlin township, was united in marriage Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock to Herman EEFSEN of Orleans township. The ceremony was performed at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. E. L. SUTCLIFFE. Mrs. EEFSEN has been taking a nurse’s training course at the Blodgett hospital at Grand Rapids. She was a member of the graduating class of 1920. After December first they will make their home in Orleans.

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Friends and relatives from out of town who were here to attend the funeral for Mrs. Helen A. Minor were: Mrs. I. L. WHEELER, Mr. and Mrs. James MARTINEK and two children and Dr. and Mrs. E. B. MINOR and daughter, Aseneth of Traverse City; Rev. and Mrs. I. W. MINOR and two sons, Raymond and Willard, and daughter, Geraldine, of Kalamazoo; Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Walker and son, Robert, Miss Mildred GROOVE, Mr. and Mrs. WEBB, and Mr. and Mrs. Clark ROCKFELLER of Grand Rapids; Mr. Frank SHERWOOD and daughter, Mary, of Ionia; Mr. and Mrs. Otis MINOR and son, Neal, and daughter, Grace of Lake Odessa; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie ANDREWS, Mrs. Oscar LEITCH, and Miss Mildred ANDREWS of Durand; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar BLISS and Mr. and Mrs. Clair BLISS of Lansing.

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YOUNG PEOPLE’S MEETING:
Miss BAIRD was the leader of the Young People’s meeting which was held last Sunday evening.
Mr. WEAVER has kindly consented to lead the meeting next Sunday evening at 6:30. Everyone is cordially invited – Freda GARLICK, Sec’y.

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Mr. and Mrs. Fred HUNTER of Saranac and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph BIGLEY of Keene visited the latter’s brother, Charles WESTBROOK, and family near Spencer Mills Church Sunday.

Two of Berlin township’s pioneers, Marshal TANNER, and Mrs. R. B. MINOR, came to life’s parting at nearly the same time and their funerals were held on Sunday. They were both among the early settlers of that township and both have been active in the social and civic affairs of the community, and were held in the highest esteem and friendship.

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CARD OF THANKS – We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the neighbors and friends for their kind deeds to the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs for the flowers, to the singers, also Rev. HALLADAY for his kind and cheerful words at the time of the death and burial of our sister. – Clinton HAYES and Family, Mrs. Frank MOHAR and Family, Mrs. Vincent MOHAR and Family, Walter J. HAYES.

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R. C. RATHBUN has moved back to his farm in Keene.
Mrs. Addie CAMPBELL of Toronto, Ont. came last week to visit Mrs. J. R. HAY.

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CARD OF THANKS – Words are inadequate to express our appreciation and thanks to the dear neighbors and friends for the friendly sympathy for the beautiful flowers and music, and the many, many deeds of generous thoughtfulness, which did so much to help us bear our great sorrow in the sudden loss of our dear son and brother, Earl. – Mr. and Mrs. Merton JEPSON, Mr. and Mrs. Dale JEPSON.

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CARD OF THANKS – I wish to thank the friends who were so kind to me and assisted me to my home in my illness – Mrs. A. GORDON

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Albert BROTHERS, aged 73, residing in Orleans township, was found dead in his home, the body lying near the stove. It is thought that the aged man had dropped dead two or three days previously. He had been in ill health for several years and had lived alone. Heart disease is believed to have been the cause of death.

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Mr. and Mrs. Howard OLMSTEAD and children visited Mr. and Mrs. John STAIR of Grand Rapids Sunday afternoon.

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OBITUARY - Mrs. Helen A. MINOR - Helen Aseneth, daughter of Ephriam and Lucretia (PECK) ANDREWS, was born in Orleans Co, N.Y., April 25, 1843 and departed this life at her home in Saranac, Michigan, Nov. 9, 1923.

While yet young she came with her parents to Shiawasee county, Michigan. Before the Civil War broke out she became engaged to Robert Blake MINOR, a sturdy young farmer of those pioneer days.

He enlisted as a volunteer and after serving three years and nine months under Gen. Phil Sherman, with whom he marched to the Sea, he returned to Michigan to claim his bride.

Helen A. ANDREWS plighted her troth to the gallant young soldier, the marriage ceremony taking place at her parents' home near Durand, Michigan, Nov. 15, 1865, Rev. Edwin T. BRANCH, a Presbyerian clergyman officiated. The young married couple immediately took up a homestead at Berlin Center, Ionia County, where they lived through all their married life. To their union were born ten children, all of whom reached the goal of manhood and womanhood save one, Lena, the youngest daughter, who slipped away from the home nest and entered the Home Celestial.

June 20th, 1897, the next break in the family circle occurred when the faithful husband and father was called Home, after a companionship of forty years. On Jan. 6, 1919 the eldest daughter, Mrs. Ida SHERWOOD, joined the company in Heaven.
Mrs. MINOR remained on the farm until the fall of 1915, when she purchased her home in Saranac where she closed her earthly career. Remaining to mourn their loss are eight children: Mrs. Ella CARMAN of Berlin; Dr. Ernest B. MINOR of Traverse City; Mrs. Myrtle B. WALKER of Grand Rapids, Rev. Irving W. MINOR of Kalamazoo; Miss Clara B. MINOR who has remained the faithful companion of her mother until her death; Mrs. Etta L. MARTINEK and Mrs. Mary S. WHEELER of Traverse City; and Raymond R. MINOR of Saranac; twenty four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. MINOR remained in good health and enjoyed so much the family homecomings which occurred annually. The last reunion was held August 17, 1923, at the beautiful and Spacious summer home of Dr. and Mrs. E. B. MINOR at Long Lake, near Traverse City. Mother Minor greatly enjoyed the pastimes of her children who gathered together on this occasion. She remained with her children in the north for three delightful weeks returning to Saranac by auto.

Five weeks previous to her passing, she took to her bed and while hoping for her recovery yet patiently awaited the end. She suffered exceedingly yet never murmured. She grew old gracefully, the trials and burdens of life only sweetened her spirit.
In early life she was converted to God and espoused the cause of Christ. With her companion the family altar never ceased to be the regular custom of the home. Her hope grew brighter as the years sped by and prophecy was fulfilled in her life.

"At the evening time there shall be light." Passing out of the shadow Into the purer light; Stepping behind the curtain Getting a clearer sight. Laying aside the burden; This weary mortal coil Done with the world's vexations, Done with its tears and toil, Tired of all earth's playthings, Heartsick and ready to sleep, Ready to bid our friends farewell, Wondering why they weep. Passing out of the shadow Into eternal day; Why do we call it dying, This sweet going away?

The funeral service was held from the home in Saranac at three o'clock Sunday afternoon, Nov. 11, 1923. Mr. and Mrs. Earl ADGATE, of Ionia, oldtime friends of the family rendered beautiful music. The hymns used were "Sometime, Somewhere", and "It is Well With My Soul". Rev. John G. BIERY of the local M. E. church offered prayer full of comfort. Rev. I. W. MINOR of Kalamazoo, pastor of the Stockbridge M. E. church read his mother's favorite chapters, John 14 and 15. Rev. Harry E. WALKER, a son-in-law, spoke from John 17-24, "Father I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am."

Six of the grandsons tenderly bore the casket from the home to the place of interment and C. N. WEBB and Clark ROCKEFELLER of Grand Rapids sang, "The Silver Cord" at the grave. The large gathering of friends and neighbors and the beautiful floral offerings attested the affection and high esteem in which Mother MINOR was held.

CARD OF THANKS - We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many expressions of love and sympathy extended to us during the illness and death of our dear mother. ~ The MINOR Family.

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Guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. BARBER Monday were Lyman BONNER of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Ethel PRYOR of Portland and J. L. WATSON of Jackson.

THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, Ionia County, Michigan; January 16, 1929:

DEATH - THE ADVERTISER, Saranac (Ionia County), Michigan, January 16, 1929 (front page):
JEROME WALKER PASSES - Last Thursday at the home of his daughter in Hastings, Jerome WALKER passes on after a short illness.

He came to Ionia county at an early age and resided within the county until 1921, when he moved to a farm near Hastings.
During the Otis FULLER administration at the Ionia reformatory he was deputy warden and as such he performed a splendid service both to the state and the prisoners, ever ready to help those who would try to help themselves, but firm with those who needed that kind of treatment. This kind of service accomplished the object sought and many men went back to the outer world and made good because of the service that Mr. WALKER had given in this position.

He was a man who made and held a friendship, always ready to help in time of trouble. In the business, social and family life he was one who always had the highest respect of all.

The remains were brought to Saranac Saturday afternoon, and because of a break-down in the funeral car, it was about two hours late in arriving, and the funeral was held from the M. E. church and was conducted by Rev. O. W. Carr.

The Odd Fellows lodge of Ionia had charge of the services, and considering the day there was a large attendance of the members. The burial was in the Saranac cemetery in the family lot. Mrs. WALKER was so ill she could not attend the funeral.

THE ADVERTISER. SARANAC, (IONIA COUNTY) MICHIGAN, January 16, 1929:

OBITUARY - Jerome R. WALKER was born in Loraine, Ohio, on March 7th, 1856, where he resided until the age of 12 years. They moved to Ionia county, where he resided until 1921, then moving to Hastings and took up his work on a farm where his late illness overtook him, causing him to leave this earthly body on Thursday morning, Jan. 10, at the home of his daughter. He was married Nov. 3, 1882, to Mary RIER, to whom no children came to bless their lives, but death entering their family, they took a child of their niece into their home and their lives and hearts, making their home bright and happy. He leaves to mourn his loss his ever devoted wife, the daughter and husband, one own brother, Mr. W. A. WALKER; one half-brother, Mr. C. L. CARTWRIGHT, both of Battle Creek, Mich. Many other relatives live to mourn the loss of one who was always cheerful and bright under all circumstances. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Ionia for the past twenty-five years and leaves many friends who also mourn the loss of one now gone to his eternal reward.

The funeral was held from the M. E. church in Saranac Saturday afternoon, Rev. W. F. KENDRICK officiating. The Odd Fellows lodge of Ionia having charge of the services.

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Thane BENEDICT of Ionia was in town Monday.

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ODD FELLOWS---REBEKAHS –
A joint installation of the officers of the Saranac lodges of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs was held Thursday night. There was a large crowd present and a supper was served. Stanley EDDY for the Odd Fellows and Jessie KELLY for the Rebekahs with their staffs, installed the following officers:

ODD FELLOWS: N.G.. – Hudson MYERS; V.G. – Gordon CONNER; R.S. – Keith TALCOTT; F. S. – James SCOTT; T. – Amil JOHNSON; R. S.N.G. – Lee LEARY; L.S.N.G. – Archie TRAVIS; Warden – Arden OTIS; Conductor – Henry SCHLOSSER; Chaplain – E. N. KELLER; R.S.S. – Robert WEEKS; L.S.S. – Lloyd SHAVER; I.G. – Wm. EDSON; O.G. – Clarence RENWICK; R.S.V.G. – Harry DODDS; L.S.V.G. – Glenn ADGATE.

REBEKAHS: N.G. – Alma CUTLER; V.G. – Bessie TAYLOR; R.S. – Mrs. C. LOWREY; F.S. – Mrs. W. CARMAN; Treas. – Mrs. Austin CHASE; R.S.N.G. – Ethel FINCH; L.S.N.G. – Susie RAYMOND; Warden – Lena KELLER; Conductor – Blanche POWERS; Chaplain – Eliza STARK; I. G. – Fred RAYMOND; O.G. – E. N. KELLER; R.S.V.G.- Della SCOTT; L.S.V.G. – Erla MYERS.

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REV. CARR’S MOTHER PASSES ON – Rev. Olow W. CARR was called to Kalamazoo last Wednesday by the death of his mother, Mrs. James S. CARR. Mrs. CARR and the children were there for the funeral services on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. which was held in the Simpson M. E. church, where she has for many years been a member. She has been a resident of Kalamazoo since she was a girl. She was married to James S. CARR forty-eight years ago. She leaves besides her husband, James S. CARR, four sons – Rev. Orlow W. CARR of Saranac; Wilbert O., Jesse B. and Leo J. CARR, of Kalamazoo; also nine grandchildren. She was a most faithful and devoted wife and a most wonderful mother. She was preceded by a daughter who died just eight years ago the same date of her death.

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KEENE TAX NOTICE – I will be at the Saranac State Bank each Saturday in January for the collection of taxes. – Robert HARDY, Treasurer.

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Mrs. James DILDINE of Easton township died at the home of her son in Lansing Friday night. She had been a resident of that vicinity all her life. The funeral services were held from Dildine church, where she was a most faithful member, on Monday conducted by Rev. W. F. KENDRICK.

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SAMUEL WEBBER PASSES – Samuel WEBBER, formerly a resident here, died at Flint and the remains were brought here Wednesday and his burial was on Thursday. He is survived by three brothers—Elmer of Saginaw; Jay of Six Lakes and Clark of Saranac. He was 68 years of age.

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Mrs. Noah JEPSON keeps about the same as she has been for several weeks.
Miss Beulah KING, who is teaching at Ada, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. STUART.
Mrs. Bertha EDDY, Mrs. Hamilton WALTER and Mrs. Nellie AYERS were in Niles the first of the week for eye treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert CURTISS on Sunday entertained in honor of her father, L. C. DAVIES, birthday Mr. and Mrs. Forrest
     DAVID and daughter Ethel of Grand Ledge were guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank HEETHER were in Greenville Monday and found her brother, George KELLER, who recently underwent a
     serious operation, coming just fine.

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OBITUARY - Emaline SWEET was born in the town of Champlain, Clinton county, N.Y., Feb. 21, 1841, and died at her home in Keene Jan. 9, 1929, at the age of 87 years, 10 months, 18 days.

In 1866 she came to Michigan and lived at Georgetown, Ottawa county. She was married to Reuben CONROE in October, 1877, and in 1868 (1878?) moved to Berlin township, where to them were born two children---Mrs. Nettie HUBBARD of Lake Odessa and Elmer H. CONROE of Keene. On Nov. 21, 1886, her husband passed away at their home in Berlin township. The remainder of her life was spent on the farm till the last few years of her life when she with her son Elmer moved to their home in the township of Keene, where she spent the remainder of her life.

Mrs. CONROE was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist church of West Berlin, being converted under the ministry of Rev. RICHARDS at the Randall school house. She leaves to mourn their loss the two children and one step-son, William CONROE, of Berlin; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild beside a host of friends. We feel that our loss is her gain.

Funeral services were held at the home of her son Friday afternoon, Rev. G. W. CAPPY officiating. The burial was in the Saranac cemetery.

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Howard LANE of Pontiac was here last week to visit his mother, Mrs. Carrie LANE. She is somewhat improved.

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OBITUARY - John Phillip SCOTT was born in Ontario, Canada, July 30, 1845, and died Jan. 8, 1929. In 1872 he was married to Miss Sarah LEE and they came to Michigan, where they made their home for five years, then went to Northwest Canada. To this union seven children were born, two of whom are living---J. Fred of Prince Albert, Sask., and Lawrence L. of Edmonton, Alberta.

Several years after the death of his wife he returned to Michigan and has made his home here with his brother and step-mother since 1912.

Besides his sons he leaves to mourn his departure his step-mother, Mrs. Lydia SCOTT; three brothers, William R. of VERMILLION, Alberta; Wellington of Orleans, Mich.; and Walter at home; two half-brothers, James A. and Albert J. of Saranac; two sisters, Mrs. Alice STEVENS of Lakeview and Mrs. Alma BEACH of Grand Rapids. There are also twelve grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the M. E. church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. W. F. KENDRICK officiating. Burial was made in the Saranac cemetery.

THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, Ionia County, Michigan; November 20, 1929:

Nov. 13 being Harvey RUSS’ birthday the Old Time Club thought it would be a good time to surprise him and they sure did. After playing twelve games of pedro, dainty refreshments were served, consisting of ice cream, cake and wafers, home-made candy and filled dates.

Those receiving high honors were Mrs. Lottie CONNER and Carl LOWERY and consolations going to Mrs. George HARDY and Will CONNER.

At a late hour all departed for home wishing Harvey many more happy birthdays.

BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY – Wednesday, Nov. 6, Mrs. Harold FROST of Keene entertained sixteen high school people in honor of her sister, Helen DODDS’ fifteenth birthday. The party was a complete surprise to Helen.

The early part of the evening was spent in music and singing, after which the group settled down to “Bunko” and “Progressive Flea”. The honors were won by Carol CAHOON, Russell STEBBINS, Woodrow BROOKS and Latham SNELL.
At 10:30 refreshments were served at a large table. Everything was carried out in the color scheme of yellow and white, from the large table centerpiece, nut cups and favors, to the four-tiered birthday cake topped by fifteen yellow candles.
After more music the jolly group departed, leaving Helen a lovely toilet set and several small articles. All declared they had spent a most enjoyable evening.

The invited guests were Betty CARR, Wanda GREENWALT, Shirley FASHBAUGH, Carol CAHOON, Helen CURTISS, Lena Marie HUFFMAN, Woodrow BROOKS, Russell STEBBINS, Clayo REED, Latham SNELL, Marcus OTIS, John WHITE and Emerson BERNDT.

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The OAK GROVE P.T.A was very pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. Otis WHITBY Nov. 12. After the usual business meeting, two contests were enjoyed by all, with honors being awarded to Mrs. I. W. JONES, Mrs. John CALLIER, Mrs. Myron KYSER and Mrs. John KOEWERS. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by the Misses Beulah WHITBY and Margaret PIKE. One guest, Mrs. I. W. JONES, was entertained…………Gladys H. COMPTON, Reporter.

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THE ADVERTISER, SARANAC, (Ionia County), MICHIGAN; NOVEMBER 20, 1929:
SUDDEN DEATH - Wednesday morning, Clyde WARD took John KOEWERS with him to Grand Rapids, where he was to take his old job with the Valley City Gas Company. When they got to Grand Rapids, Mr. WARD went into a store for a few minutes and when he returned Mr. KOEWERS had slumped down in the seat and Mr. WARD rushed him to the Butterworth hospital, but he was dead when he got him there. Mr. KOEWERS has lived on his farm just west of the Grove school house for the past seven years. He had not been in the best of health. The remains were taken from Grand Rapids to Zeeland, his old home. He was 49 years old and leaves a widow and seven children.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1929: CARD OF THANKS - We wish to express to the friends and neighbors, the Saranac and Oak Grove P.-T. A. and the Saranac High School, our thanks and appreciation for their kindness and for the flowers sent at the time of the death of our dear husband and father.
~ Mrs. J. KOEWERS and Children.

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START FOR FLORIDA – Mr. and Mrs. W. S. HEWITT left the first of the week for Florida. They had their home on wheels fixed up with every possible convenience and provisioned and they left with every prospect of a delightful trip and all will wish for them a safe and pleasant trip.

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DIEHL-MORRIS – On Friday, at the Methodist parsonage in Saranac, Miss Bernice MORRIS of Lowell and George DIEHL of Mt. Pleasant were united in marriage. Rev. M. BUTLER officiated.

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GET-TOGETHER CLUB – Club met with Bertha HARWOOD on Nov. 14. Thirteen members answered roll call by giving a Thanksgiving verse. After the business meeting music and readings were enjoyed by all. The hostess served a delicious lunch. We will meet with Jennie GOODELL Dec. 12.

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Eva A. HOPE of Ionia has started a suit for divorce against Frank M. HOPE.

Herbert KENT of Orleans is asking for a divorce from Bernice KENT.

Ms. Cora COTTINGHAM of Ionia has been awarded $1000 damages against Frank WARD of Lansing by a jury in the Ionia county circuit court, last week. She was injured in an automobile accident when the car in which she was riding collided with a truck driven by WARD on M-16.

Bruce LOWREY brought home a deer last week.

Elmer HILL and family of Grand Rapids spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. C. H. RACE.

Dr. HAY returned from his hunting trip Saturday. There were five in his camp and they got three deer.

Ralph BLACKMAN of Portland has sold 35 tons of white clover honey, and his brother, Russell BLACKMAN, 12,700 pounds, all produced by their colonies this season.

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MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS:
Hans CHRISTENSEN, 19, Ionia
Carmen GLADDING, 19, Montcalm Co.
Milton FOSS, 80, Belding
Estella BRADSHOW, 61, Belding

THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, Ionia County, MI; November 27, 1929:

OBITUARY - Vernette L. KIRBY was born in Wallowa, Oregon, July 25, 1899, and suddenly passed away at Maple Rapids where he has been engaged in the garage business the past three years, November the 22nd, at the age of 30 years, 3 months and 27 days.

When one year of age he came to Michigan, where he spent the remainder of his life.

January 5, 1923, he was united in marriage to Mable L. JONES of St. Johns. To this union three children were born: Yvonne age 5, Isabelle age 3, and Kakie age 15 months.

He also leaves to mourn his loss, a mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Dan KIRBY, a brother, E. L. KIRBY of Lansing; a sister, Muriel PECK, and a host of relatives and friends.

"A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled."
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of his parents, Rev. M. BUTLER officiating. Amid a profusion of beautiful flowers he was laid away in the Saranac cemetery."

CARD OF THANKS - We wish to express our most sincere thanks to each and everyone for the many acts of kindness shown us in our great sorrow, also for the beautiful floral offerings, and Rev. BUTLER for his comforting words.

Mrs. V. L. KIRBY and Children
Mr. and Mrs. Dan KIRBY
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. KIRBY
Mr. and Mrs. Carl PECK.

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KEENE BREEZES:
The Keene Ladies Aid Society will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Chas. LAMPKIN Wednesday, Dec. 4th for potluck dinner, at which time the North Keene Aid will entertain the South Keene and North Boston Aid. Each lady please come prepared with an article for a kitchen shower. You are cordially invited.

Mr. & Mrs. Ralph DODDS and Helen and Mr. and Mrs. Harold FROST attended the Passion Play in Grand Rapids Thursday evening and report it wonderful.

Mrs. Azor Parker and Rose Rosnie of Sand Lake were Friday afternoon callers at the Dell LEE home.

Mr. and Mrs. Alios DOLLAR, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey BROWN and Mr. and Mrs. Glen BRESTLEY and sister, Mary MEYERS, were Sunday visitors at the Chas. SPARKS home.

Mrs. Judson LEE, Mrs. H. N. LEE and Mr. and Mrs. Dell LEE ate birthday dinner with Mrs. Chas. SPARKS last Friday. We wish her many more birthdays.

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. WILKINSON and Jeanne and Mrs. Addie LEE were Sunday callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. GOODELL.

Mr. and Mrs. Harley HUNTER spent Sunday at the Warren REED home.

Frank SALISBURY of Orland, Indiana, came to the home of Harry FASHBAUGH last Saturday for an extended visit.

Wm. WELLS of Woodbury visited over night last Tuesday at the Henry FASHBAUGH home.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. COOK spent last Sunday in Grand Rapids.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry FASHBAUGH will eat Thanksgiving dinner with the Harry FASHBAUGH family.

E. M. FROST is improving from his recent illness and is out and around again.

The STEVENS school teacher was taken to St. Johns hospital recently for an operation for appendicitis.

We are pleased to note that Mrs. Vern SCOTT is on the gain at this writing.

Mr. and Mrs. L. LAMPKIN and family entertained with their Thanksgiving dinner last Sunday. Guests were Miss Lucille HAINES and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. LAMPKIN and Mrs. Chad LEE.

Mrs. Burr CARR will come home this week after spending a week in Grand Rapids, taking treatment at the Blodgett hospital for her spine. Mrs. Mary NORTON of Belding is caring for the home.

Mrs. James HOPKINS returned to her home near Ashley church last Friday after visiting several days with her mother and other relatives.

This community was greatly shocked by the untimely passing of Vernette KIRBY.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee LAMPKIN and family, Mrs. Chad LEE and Mrs. Chas. LAMPKIN attended the Passion Play in Grand Rapids last Tuesday night.

Clarence SEIFRIED returned last week from his hunting trip. His party got four deer and three bears.

Mr. and Mrs. Virsil REED, Warren REED, Wm. HUFFMAN, Leslie SYKES and Henry PRITCHARD returned from camp at Mio last Saturday.

Milton POWELL was in Detroit the first of the week.

Deputy Sheriff GOOD drove a band of gypsies out of town Monday.

Mrs. Vercha COVERT of Detroit came Wednesday for Thanksgiving with her parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley DUTT of Six Lakes spent Monday and Tuesday with his uncle, Elmer BOWEN and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BOWEN and Mr. and Mrs. Ray RICKERT spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ray GUNDELL of Millbrook.

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin FROST and Mr. and Mrs. Harold FROST left Wednesday morning for Dayton, Ohio, to spend Thanksgiving.

The KELLY saw-mill was moved to the WADSWORTH farm on Tuesday and will be started up as soon as it can be set up.

Mrs. Walthy JOHNSON has secured a verdict of $2000 in circuit court in settlement of her claim against the estate of Albert MEADE, for the care of her mother.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo BOLLER, November 23, a daughter, Marolyn Jane, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. W. HUNTER in Lowell.

Miss Norma MONKS of Lowell visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Miles MONKS, and her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ed KELLER, and attended a dance Friday night.

A straw stack tipped over last week and caught five head of young cattle under it on the T. S. BARBER farm in Berlin. Two were dead when they were uncovered by Eugene FOSBURG who is a tenant on the farm.

Mrs. Lucy NEWCOMBE of Milwaukee died at the home of her son there on Monday, aged 92. She was at one time a resident of Keene and was an aunt of Walter HIGGINS. The body will be brought to this vicinity for burial.

The way the diplomats all over the world are coming out for peace, convinces us of the fact that they are all married men.

Dr. HAY took Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George HULLIBERGER, of Easton, to the Butterworth hospital in Grand Rapids Sunday and Dr. HUTCHINSON operated for appendicitis Sunday night.

Mr. and Mrs. Lyle DARBY, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon MYERS and Homer MYERS returned from Mio on Monday, where they have been spending the past two weeks, deer hunting. Lyle bagged the only buck in the party.

The Mite Society of the Congregational church will hold their meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3, instead of Wednesday, with Mrs. Lee OTIS. Band No. 2 will serve light refreshments. There will also be a good program.

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SOUTH KEENE – NORTH BOSTON (Delayed Letter):

The Aid had a splendid meeting with Mrs. Ernest PINKNEY last Wednesday. Mrs. NOLAN of Grand Rapids gave a talk. The first Wednesday in December the North Keene Aid has their meeting with Mrs. Chas. LAMPKIN and at that time the South Keene Ladies Aid will be entertained. Let all the latter Aid be present who can.

The PEARSOLL school had a quilting bee at Mrs. Geo. RAIMER’S last Friday evening. Don’t forget the box social at PEARSOLL school Thursday evening of this week.

Hazel BAIRD spent Saturday in Grand Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Homer THORNTON came back with her and spent Saturday night and Sunday at the James BAIRD home. Richard BAIRD was at Lansing Saturday and saw the M. S. C.-Detroit football game.

Mesdames Pearl HARDY and Nora BAIRD were in Ionia Wednesday morning.

Mr. and Mrs. DEMMONS and Jennie were in Rockford Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew STINGLER returned to their home in Grand Rapids Thursday.

Walter VANDENHOUT’S lady friend of Stanton and Sheldon GREENLAND and lady friend from Grand Rapids were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian VANDENHOUT and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard RAIMER of Grand Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Garie RAIMER of Lowell were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. RAIMER.

Mr. and Mrs. Ollie HOOVER and Roy of Pontiac were callers Sunday afternoon of Mr. and Mrs. John HOOVER.

Mr. and Mrs. Dave HARDY and Mr. and Mrs. Walter GIBSON were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elvert BAIRD. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Homer THORNTON and Mr. and Mrs. James BAIRD. Supper and evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. Milton WILCOX and Junior.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray RICKERT spent Saturday afternoon and night with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton SPARKS in Grand Rapids and all visited Sunday at Muskegon and saw the oil wells.

Mr. and Mrs. COLLAR and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. DENTON spent Sunday evening in Grand Rapids at the Regent theatre.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph WHEATON were Thursday and Sunday dinner guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed POTTER. Chris VANDENHOUT was a caller Sunday.

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SOUTH KEENE – NORTH BOSTON (Regular Letter):

Remember Keen Grange dance this week, Friday evening. Come and have a wonderful time at Keene Grange hall.

The South Keene Aid will be entertained for dinner this week Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the home of Mrs. Chas. LAMPKIN. Show your appreciation, South Keene, by attending. The meat committee for this Aid is as follows: Addie DANIELS, Ella DETMAR, Isadore DETMAR, May FAHSBAUGH and Mrs. JOHNSON.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BOWEN and Mr. and Mrs. Ray RICKERT spent from Saturday afternoon till Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ray GUNDELL.

Minnie PINKNEY spent from Monday till Saturday with her daughter, Myrtle in Ann Arbor. Ernest PINKNEY and Calvin went down and brought her home.

K. S. RICKERT and son Glenn were in Bay City Tuesday.

Mrs. Doris SPARKS entertained the LARKIN Club at her home in Grand Rapids Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Homer THORNTON were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elvert BAIRD. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hardy and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gibson were Sunday supper guests.

Marie and Victor CLEMENZ were Sunday dinner guests at the K. S. RICKERT home.

Kelsey DENTON had a family party at his home Sunday.

Mrs. Ray RICKERT spent from Tuesday till Friday evening with her daughter Doris at Grand Rapids.

Mrs. Frank YOUNGS spent the weekend with her daughter, Nora BAIRD.

Mrs. Chas. ZOILKOWSKI of Grand Rapids spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Joe LISZEWSKI.

Mrs. James BAIRD entertained the football boys Wednesday evening with a chicken pie supper, Mr. and Mrs. Roland FINCH and Mr. and Mrs. M. FINCH.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard RAIMER of Grand Rapids spent one night last week with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. RAIMER.

Nick SCRIPSMA and Billy LAIMAN spent Saturday evening at the Jake STALL home. Sunday night guests were Gerald STAAL and lady friend of Grand Rapids, and Ed COMPAGNER.

Mesdames Eve RAIMER, Leah STAAL and Gene CARR and Stormazand attended the theatre at Grand Rapids Thursday evening.

The PEARSOLL school had a very fine social Thursday evening. A good attendance and program and over $23 proceeds.

George STAAL and Catherine COMPAGNER, Ed COMPAGNER and lady friend were in Ionia Sunday evening to a show.

Mrs. Ed POTTER attended the Legion Auxillary in Lowell and stayed Tuesday evening with Mrs. Martin SCHNEIDER, and spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Clifton WHITE. Other callers there were Mrs. Norton HENRY and Allie CARR.

Seward WYMANS and boy friend spent Sunday afternoon at the POTTER home.

THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, Ionia County, MI; April 8, 1936:

Mrs. R. B. BOYLAN, 82, of Lowell, died at Kissimmii, Fla., on Monday where she was spending the winter. The body will be brought to Lowell.

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BERLIN NEWS:

Ardath OLMSTEAD spent the week end with Phyllis LOWREY.

Mrs. Susie DICKSON spent Tuesday evening with Mrs. Walter LEE.

Mrs. Myron RIGGS is improving and her friends are glad to see her out again.

Friday night is the Grange meeting.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert KIMBALL spent Sunday in Ada.

Mr. and Mrs. Lyle GOODELL were Sunday guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Art GOODELL.

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin SWIGGER of Grand Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Francis RISING were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvy RISING.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald GILMORE of Pontiac were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GILMORE, Mr. and Mrs. Ed WHITE of Ionia were also guests.

A large crowd attended the play Monday night, given by members of the Grange.

David STEADMAN is visiting his son in Ionia.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence BURMAN, who lived on the Frank FISHER place, has moved to Odessa township.

The Berlin Center Aid furnished the dinner and supper for the men on election day.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray CONNER were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. COMPTON.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred BRAMON were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer SHOOKS.

Mr. and Mrs. James TOPP, Sr., were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. LOWERY.

Mrs. Lynn BUTLER entertained the Clover Leaf Club last Wednesday.

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The funeral of A. J. BOWEN will be held from the home in Keene on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS By Our Own News Correspondents:

Miss Jennie PARMALEE is home from a week’s vacation.

Mrs. Judson BARGER, who has been at Nashville during the winter, came home last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Max ADGATE and sons spent Sunday with Mrs. Georgia ADGATE.

Miss Ethel DAVID returned Sunday after noon to her school work at Diamondale.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank HERRICK and children of Flint, spent the week end at the PARMALEE home.

Mr. and Mrs. Lyle BRALEY and family of Grand Rapids spent Sunday with his parents here.

Mr. and Mrs. Miles DODDS spent the week end in Lowell with his sister, Mrs. Hattie WALKER.

Miss Susie HUNT came by plane from Phoenix, Ariz., to attend the funeral of her mother.

Mrs. Nellie BARGER has returned to her home here after spending the winter in Nashville.

Mrs. Eugene CAHOON and daughter Gay, spent the week end with friends in Grand Rapids.

Mr. and Mrs. A. K. COBB of Boston township entertained the COBB family at dinner on Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. HUNT of Detroit were here Saturday arranging for the funeral of his mother, Mrs. E. H. HUNT.

Wm. GRANT has purchased the Ed GOODELL farm near Morrison Lake and Mrs. GOODELL has purchased a house and lot in Lake Odessa.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell STEERE and children, Ellen, Robert and James, of Crystal, were Sunday visitors at the Bert and Keith TALCOTT homes.

Mrs. Florence DAWSON and sons spent Friday and Saturday in Ionia with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Frank CORCORAN.

Mr. and Mrs. Al REMSTER, D. REMSTER and Miss Edith SPADE were visitors at Jesse Fosburg’s Saturday, returning to Flint that night.

Mr. and Mrs. CALHOUN of Grand Rapids came Monday to visit her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Jesse LOTT. Mrs. Calhoun remained for a longer visit.

Harold THORPE has been carrying the mail on route two for a few days as Glen TOWER, regular carrier has been incapacitated with a cold on his lungs.

L. D. and Catherine SHAVER have purchased the Cornelius COURTER place east of town, for Mrs. COURTER. They will move as soon as the house can be vacated and some remodeling done.

Mrs. Lottie WALLINGTON returned home on Saturday accompanied by her sister, Mrs. ELY and daughter, Vivian, of Indianapolis, Ind., where she had been spending the winter.

Shirley TUCKER has had water installed in the LEWIS blacksmith shop which he recently purchased and is making repairs and hopes soon to have it properly equipped for an up-to-date Body Shop.

Mrs. Pearl M. Millard, who with her husband, has spent the winter in Clearwater, Fla., wrote that they left for home on Monday and expect to take two or three weeks to make the trip to their home in Fremont.

Governor FITZGERALD has appointed C. H. RUNCIMAN of Lowell a member of the state emergency relief commission to succeed the late Charles H. BENDER of Grand Rapids. William J. NORTON of Detroit will be the new chairman of the commission.

Al BURBANK, Miss Helen COMPTON and Carl MEYERS of Adrian, spent Sunday night with Mrs. Louise COMPTON and Mrs. MEYERS returned home with them after spending two weeks with her mother. GARN COMPTON of Clarksville was also a Sunday guest and Miss Harriet COMPTON of Grand Rapids spent the week end at home.

Leander M. HOWE, 84, of Ionia, was fatally injured Friday noon when he stepped from behind a parked automobile on Lincoln avenue, in Ionia. He suffered a fractured skull, broken pelvis and collar bone. He died in the Ionia hospital Saturday afternoon. He was struck by a truck on the way from Detroit to Grand Rapids on M-21. A coroner’s jury called by Harry MYERS held Henry JACKSON of Detroit, driver of the truck, blameless and that it was an unavoidable accident.

Gordon CONNER is on the sick list.

Dorian ADGATE is another mumps patient.

Mrs. Minor CARMAN is visiting her mother in Traverse City.

Mrs. Ada HICKS of Belding is staying with her sister, Mrs. Mary RUSS, for a time.

Mr. and Mrs. VANDERHOFF of Cedar Springs visited her sister, Mrs. Geo. Lake, Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. A. M. SHERMAN, who have spent the winter in Lansing, came home Sunday.
A. W. HUNTLEY was in his store again last week after a short illness which confined him to his home.

Dr. S. A. CROWDER did not move from his apartment in the Mrs. RACE flat as was announced last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Max KAISER of Lansing called on Mrs. Wandah WITBECK, and Kay, last Friday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Clare HASKINS of Grand Rapids were Thursday evening guests of Dr. and Mrs. S. A. CROWDER.

Mrs. Vivian TISCHER is taking the spring term work at Western State Normal College at Kalamazoo.

Warren PETERSON who has been very ill for the last two weeks, is improving although still confined to his bed.

Mr. and Mrs. N. S. JOHNSON and Edla attended the funeral of Mrs. William HARRIS, at Belding, Saturday.

Rev. L. L. DEWEY of Grand Rapids, District Supt., conducted the service on the Saranac-Orleans circuit Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl HASKINS have moved from the BARGER house on the west side to the Carl PECK house on Church street.

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. WEBER spent part of last week with their daughter, Mrs. Clarence DOLLAWAY, of Lowell, because of her illness.

Mrs. Catherine SHAVER has enrolled at Ypsilanti State Teachers College for the spring term. Mrs. Lucile WEBER will finish her school year at the BEARD school.

Mrs. Fred STARK went to Grand Rapids Sunday where she will visit Mrs. Clara OBERLIN and will go from there to Battle Creek to visit Mrs. Maude MILLER.

Shirley SOLOMON is spending a week with Mrs. Mary RUSS while she is having the mumps so as not to expose the other members of her family to this “swell” disease.

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest GREENE and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer HILL attended a dinner dance in Grand Rapids Friday evening given for employees of the Standard Oil Company.

Mr. and Mrs. F. C. GOODELL of Edmore, visited with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur GOODELL, last week. Mr. GOODELL reports that he is having splendid success in his school work this year especially is this true of athletics.

Ray Owens, district manager of the Consumers Power Co., estimates that Ionia city gas users will be saved between $6,000 and $8,000 annually as a result of the new natural gas service expected to be put in operation there by May 1st.

Ed. HIGBEE, County Drain Commissioner has received notice from Washington that all WPA drain improvements will be halted until they can be checked and approved by the federal biological survey. This will take at least two months. The order affects a $286,000 program for Ionia county which called for improvement and cleaning out of 35 drains.

MANY THANKS: To the Royal Neighbors, P. N. G. Circle, and the Mite Society for fruit, plants, etc. and all the kind neighbors and friends who came to see me. I thank you all, it is pleasant to be remembered when one is shut in. My thanks also to Rev. Loomis and Rev. Gehring for pleasant calls. – Mrs. Eliza M. STARK.

Mrs. Garner Eddy is spending two or three weeks with her daughter, Mildred, in Detroit.

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RESOLUTION OF RESPECT – In memory of Sarah J. BURKE, who died March 10, 1936.

Death has again entered our chapter hall and called to the Eternal Home a dear Sister, who has completed her faithful labor here in ministering to the cry of the orphan, to the call of want and to the piteous trail of sorrow, and as a recompense has received the welcome plaudit, “well done”, from the Great Master.

And Whereas, the loving Father has called our beloved and respected Sister home, and she having been a true and faithful member of our Mystic Order, therefore,

Be It Resolved, That Valley Chapter, No. 276, Order of the Eastern Star, of Saranac, Michigan, in testimony of its loss, be draped in mourning for thirty days and that we tender to the family our sincere condolences in their deep affection, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family. – Mae L. COBB, Eda M. TALCOTT, Anna M. BRALEY, Committee.

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KEENE HEIGHTS – Mrs. Mary RICKERT:

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton SPARKS and children spent Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon MYERS, near Saranac.

Mr. and Mrs. Harley HUNTER spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will HUFFMAN.

Mr. and Mrs. James DENNIS and children of Lansing were week end and Sunday guests of her mother, Mrs. Mary RICKERT and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen GRAHAM of Lowell were also guests there. Callers in the afternoon were Lewie ALBAR and children, Miss Violet DENNIS and mother, Mrs. Letta DENNIS, of Grand Rapids, Lee TEFFT of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. Ward CONNER and son, Dick, and Geo. HARDY.

Mrs. Mary RICKERT called to see her sister, Mrs. B. E. RICKERT, in Saranac, Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray RICKERT had a birthday party for Russel WHEATON, Friday evening, it being his tenth birthday.

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NORTHEAST BERLIN NEWS – Nola ADGATE:

The Berlin Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. Glenn SIBLE. There was a good crowd attended. Mrs. Marion MITCHELL received the quilt.

Mr. and Mrs. Max ADGATE and family, Mrs. George ADGATE, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald ADGATE and daughter, spent Sunday in Grand Rapids with Mr. and Mrs. George CUPP.

Miss Dorothy LEWIS spent the week end at Clarksville with her mother, Mrs. Russell WALTERS.

Miss Stella POCIUS spent the week end at her home in Lyons.

Mrs. Vina MORRISON has been at the home of her mother caring for her during her illness.

Leslie MORRISON has purchased the Wade ALLEN farm.

CARD OF THANKS – I wish to thank all of those who helped to put out the fire at my home last Wednesday morning. – Mrs. D. G. HUHN.

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey KIDDER of Ionia, spent Sunday with Mrs. Kate HUNTER.

Mr. and Mrs. Elvert BAIRD have leased the Breman Oil Station went of town on M-21.

Mrs. A. F. COBB acted as installing officer at a meeting of the White Shrine in Ionia last Thursday evening. Others attending from here were Mr. and Mrs. T. O. HARTWELL, A. F. COBB, George COBB, Mr. and Mrs. Robert BROWN, Mrs. Jane BROWN, Mrs. F. W. BRALEY, Mrs. Miles DODDS, Mrs. Eugene CAHOON and Miss Gay CAHOON, Phyllis MYERS and Rev. John GEHRING, the latter three being on the program. Mrs. Grace DARROW was installed Worthy High Priestess and Mr. Arthur WORTHY High Priest.

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CIRCUIT COURT JURY – The April Circuit Court Jury was drawn Monday by County Clerk William C. HOLTZ, Sheriff Herbert A. ROSS and Justice of the Peace Donald M. STEELE and John C. BEATTIE.

Those whose names were drawn are:
Ionia, first ward, Homer KENNEDY; Ionia, second ward, Florence WILDER; Ionia, third ward, Herbert ROBB; Ionia fourth ward, Paul KRESS, Belding first ward, Mrs. Iva EMERY, Belding second ward, Sarah COLVIN; Belding third ward, Frank ENGEMAN; North Plains, Tom DONAHUE; Ronald, John EAVES; Keene, Floyd ELLISON; Orleans, Wesley PETERSON; Otisco, Ben SHINDORF; Easton, Walter DILLENBECK; Portland, Robert LOCKWOOD; Lyons, Judson BANNON; Berlin, Seigel BENNETT; Orange, Fred BRICKLEY; Ionia twp, Mrs. Henry ROBERTSON; Boston, Dorothy GAMSBY; Campbell, John HEAVEN; Odessa, Jesse HAZEN; Sebewa, Maude PROBASCO; Danby, John BUTLER; Ionia city first ward, Fay HOWARD, John A. WINCHELL; Belding first ward, Mary JOHNSON; Belding second ward George WORTMAN; Belding, third ward, Selma PORTER.

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BELDING – Chattie CROZIER:

Nell SPARKS of Boyne City spent Tuesday night with Chattie CROZIER.

Born April 5, a 12-pound by to Mr. and Mrs. Orval RING.

Mr. Ed ENGEMAN and wife and Dorothy PURDY were at Mt. Pleasant Saturday looking up school interests.

The Chattie CROZIER house on Charles street had a bad roof fire Sunday, March 29. Small insurance.

Alfred DAVIS of Symrna passed away Saturday. Burial was held Monday at Smyrna.

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SOUTH KEENE – NORTH BOSTON, Mrs. Mary POTTER:

Cutler P.T.A. will meet Friday evening at the CUTLER school house. Mrs. COMPTON and Helen TOLES are the program committee and Hazel BAIRD and Lizzie HOOVER eats committee. Mrs. WEISGERBER will speak and a health talk will be given.

Mary POTTER will again open her home next week Wednesday for the Jolly Community Club for an early dinner. Election of officers. All members please be present.

Keene Grangers have decided to donate their hall and entertain with the Jolly Community Club in the near future for a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Geo. FRANKS who lost their home by fire. Watch these items for the date.

Nora BAIRD has re-leased the former BRENNEN oil station on M-21 and will serve light lunches and ice cream cones as well as gas and oils.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter VANDENHOUT of Grand Rapids spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. VANDENHOUT.

Louise and Genevieve BARKLEY of Eloise spent one day last week with their father, John BARLKEY. Ed. POTTER spent Sunday afternoon there.

Mr. COMPTON and son Clyde spent Monday evening at the Ed. POTTER home.

Mary Ann POTTER returned from Grand Rapids Friday and she and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. POTTER and Paul were in Ionia, Saturday. Nora BAIRD was also in Ionia, Saturday.

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KEENE BREEZES – Mrs. A. B. LEE:

And still winter is with us, snow and more snow. April has been winter weather this far.

Mr. and Mrs. Jessie PARKER and family and Mrs. Lewis STEVENS were callers on Mr. and Mrs. Ward WILLIAMS last Sunday and saw the fine new baby girl, Marion Esther, Mother and daughter are fine. Congratulations.

Robert HARDY, Jr., has been having the measles, but is nicely improved.

Mr. and Mrs. Don PIERCE have moved to Greenville where Mr. Pierce has accepted a position at the Greenville creamery driving truck.

Mr. and Mrs. Ward CONNER and son Richard, enjoyed the week end in Grand Rapids with friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BOOTH were last Tuesday guests at the Lewis STEVENS home.

Raymond FIERSTEEN entertained the mumps recently.

Corn husking, clover hulling, sheep shearing and buzzing wood is the order of the day with farmers.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde STEVENS and Mrs. W. M. DAILY and granddaughter and Gayla Van HOUGHTON were guests at the Lewis STEVENS home. Sunday, March 29 were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde STEVENS of Grand Rapids and other callers were Mrs. Wm. DAILY and granddaughter Gayla Van HOUGHTON, an old school teacher who taught the POTTERS Corners school some time ago, but now teaching in Odessa. Call again Gayla.

Nurine CAHOON returned from Lansing Sunday where she spent her spring vacation with her aunt.

Mrs. Flossie Marie LONG, 36, of Ionia, died at the Ionia hospital Monday, of pneumonia.

Rev. Ray S. ULLESBACK of Central Lake is the new pastor of the Portland Congregational church.

L. L. BURCH, who died at Rochester, Michigan, last week, was a former county clerk of Ionia county. He was 76 years of age.

Gov. John C. B. EHRINGHANS of N. Carolina will be the principal speaker at the Jefferson Day banquet Monday evening, April 13 at the Rowe Hotel, Grand Rapids.

Orange township has turned over to the Ionia County Road Commission $800 which was left in their road fund when the county took over all of the township roads.

Word received by relatives here from Elmer Stebbins of Stanton, tell of the death of his grandson, Robert STEBBINS, 7 years of age, at the hospital in Lakeview following an operation for appendicitis. Private funeral at the home on Wednesday.

Mrs. Clarence WOLVERTON, 70, of South Ionia, died Monday morning. She had been in poor health for a year. Surviving her are her husband, Clarence; one daughter, Mrs. E. C. LONGFIELD, Ionia county; two brothers, John HINDS and Albert HINDS, of Orange township and one sister, Mrs. Anna POST, of Belding.
 

THE ADVERTISER. Saranac, Ionia County, MI; April 15, 1936:

M. C. WEBER, E. C. GOOD, John FREEMAN, Mrs. Nelson O’BEIRNE, Arthur LOWREY and H. T. JOHNSON attended the Republican County Convention at Ionia, Tuesday.

W.C.T.U. – The W.C.T.U. was entertained at the home of Mrs. W. H. h April 10, attendance 17. Meeting was called to order by the president, Miss Mabel GOULD, with singing “Wind Bands of White Ribbon Around the World”. Miss GOULD offered prayer. Mrs. LOOMIS sang a solo with Mrs. FROST at the piano, which was very much appreciated. Miss BARBER read a short paper on the subject: “Local work of the W.C.T.U. Mr. GEHRING gave a very interesting talk.

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BAD FIRE – The fire which started just as we were going to press last Wednesday afternoon, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Quimby WELLS, which they recently purchased of the Mrs. Andrew LANE estate, and had just finished redecorating and making a number of improvement and moved in.

The fire was first discovered by Mr. WELLs when he went to the kitchen to get a glass of water for Mrs. WELLS who was ill. As he opened the door the flames burst into the room and before they were under control had practically ruined the inside of the frame part of the building. The brick part was not badly damaged.

Their household goods were removed from the building and the loss on them was mostly a removal loss. The loss was satisfactorily adjusted last week by the insurance company. The fire started in the woodshed, but, is not known how.
Mrs. Wells was ill at the time of the fire and was removed to a neighbor’s home.

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BERLIN PROGRESSIVE CLUB – Katherine TAYLOR was hostess Wednesday afternoon, April 9, to the Ladies’ Progressive Club of Berlin. Nine members and two associate members were present. Lorena DICKSON gave a review of the calendar for the coming year. Lillian DENMAN’S very interesting account of their Florida trip made us all wish that we might hit the Dixie Trail next fall. Then Jane NUSBAUM gave a talk on her five favorite magazines. In the contests Mildred SHERWOOD and Jane NUSBAUM won high honors. Maude DICKSON and Florence BENEDICT had the low scores.
Gladys DYKE received the “Surprise Feature”. The next meeting “Guest Day” May 13 will be held with Mildred SHERWOOD as hostess.

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HE SLUGGED HIM – Clifford MILLER, 40, a farmer living near Belding, started to drive to Belding at about 11 p.m. Saturday night when his car was stopped by a machine parked across the road. MILLER got out to see what the matter was, when one of the men struck him in the face and the two forced him back into his own car, when MILLER grabbed a crank from the rear of his car and struck one of the men over the head. When he fell to the pavement the second man picked up his injured companion and pushed him into their car and drove away toward Ionia. Miller suffered cuts and bruises on the face, but they did not succeed in robbing him. Deputy Neves of Belding has charge of the case.

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DEATH - MRS. OTIS RICHARDS:
On Friday, the remains of Mrs. Otis RICHARDS, 79, of Wayland was brought here for burial in the Saranac cemetery. The family was well known here years ago.

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P.T.A. TO HOLD HEALTH MEET – County Council, Supervisors and Others to Meet at Court Room April 21 – At the last regular meeting of P.T.A. held at the home of Dr. IMUS in Ionia, Harold E. STORZ, president of the Portland Association, gave a report on the activities of the local P.T.A. in securing the information and promoting activity toward fostering a health program for Ionia County.

Mrs. Roy PRYOR, also of Portland, who is Regional Chairman of District No. 4, obtained an excellent program covering this topic as a result of which this activity has received much impetus.

The president of the County Council, Mrs. Wm. WEISBERGER of Orange township, appointed Mr. STORZ as Chairman to arrange a meeting of all the P.T.A. groups in the county to that unified action might be undertaken.

This large gathering will take place at the Court House in the city of Ionia on April 21 at 7:30 P.M. Arrangements for the use of the Court Room being made by Mrs. George COE, Jr., President of the P.T.A. in Ionia.

At this time it is planned to have present all of the Supervisors of the county and an excellent program is now being arranged.
Mr. STORZ has appointed as subchairman, Mr. J. C. FOUNTAIN of Lake Odessa, who has been very active in this work.
Other members of the general committee are: Mrs. Walter Reed of Lake Odessa, Mr. Robert EARL of Belding, Mr. Harold R. WOOD of Lyons and Mrs. George COE of Ionia.

The sub-committee on arrangements includes: Mrs. Olive INSLEY, Otisco township; Mrs. Lester HULBERT, Orleans township; Mrs. Don FAUCENTT Ronald township; Miss Helen CUSACK, North Plains township; Mrs. Olive COMPTON, Keene township; Mrs. Lewis YOUNG, Easton township; Mrs. H. L. IMUS, Ionia township; Mrs. Henry MESTMAKEH, Lyons township; Mrs. Reuben LEE, Boston township; Mrs. A. RUMBAUGH, Berlin township; Mrs. R. HINDS, Orange township; Mrs. L. GREEN, Portland township; Mrs. Goodie SWIGER, Campbell township; Mrs. Victor WILSON, Sebewa township; Mrs. Frank BAKER, Danby township, and Mrs. Irwin HALL, Odessa township.

It is planned to have a speaker from the State Health Department who will explain the means of obtaining a public health unit for the county and possible costs of financing the same, going into the possibility or advisability of applying for assistance through the Kellogg Foundation or some similar organization.

All interested persons throughout the county are invited to attend. The meeting not only includes the Ionia County P.T.A., but also the groups from the cities of Ionia and Belding.

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WEDDING – NOYES-BLISS:
Miss Stella Irene BLISS of Odessa township and Gilbert NOYES of Boston township, Ionia county, were married Saturday afternoon, April 11, 1936, at the Congregational parsonage at Lake Odessa, by the Rev. E. H. HUMPHREY. They were attended by Elma NOYES, sister of the groom, and Gordon HOWLETT, cousin of the bride. They will reside on the Noyes farm in South Boston.

WEDDING – TERRILL-PHELPS:
At the Plainfield Methodist parsonage in Grand Rapids on April 14, Rev. WADE, an old friend of the family, united in marriage Jane Irene TERRILL of Lansing and Mr. Clayton PHELPS of Kalamazoo. Their new home was all ready for them in Kalamazoo.

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DEATH: ALBERT E. WILKINSON: (front page):
ALBERT E. WILKINSON - Albert E. WILKINSON was born Feb. 17, 1844 on a farm in Keene township now known as the TASKER farm. The farm was originally purchase from the government by Enoch Wilkinson, father of Brayton F. and Albert E. WILKINSON, who died in Detroit, April 12, 1936.

He was in the harness business in Saranac for over 20 years, moving to Ionia later to engage in business.

He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Rena XIDAS and Mrs. Edna MURTAGH of Detroit, and Clare WILKINSON of Lansing.
The funeral was held from the DENSMORE parlor Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John GEHRING. The burial was in the family lot in the Saranac cemetery.

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WEST BERLIN EXTENSION CLUB: The last meeting of the West Berlin Extension Club was held at the home of Marian MITCHELL, April 9, 1936. Our lesson, on flower arrangement, was presented by our leader, Clara EDDY and Jeanette SMITH……Marian MITCHELL, Secretary.
The West Berlin Extension Club met at the home of Mrs. Clara EDDY on March 26, 1936. Our lesson was on “the arrangement of accessories” and “cane seat weaving”…..We adjourned to meet with Marian MITCHELL for our next lesson. Marian MITCHELL, Secretary.

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COUNTY CONVENTION – The Republican County Convention at Ionia on Tuesday adopted resolutions endorsing Senator Arthur VANDENBERG for president, also the candidacy of Wilbur M. BRUCKER for Senator against James COUZENS and pledged its support to Representative Crawford and Governor FiTZHERALD, and endorsed Fred. W. GREEN as a delegate to the National Republican Convention. The delegate from Boston township to congressional convention is M. C. WEBER, alternate, Carl LOWREY. State convention, Ed. C. GOOD, alternate, Mrs. N. M. O’BEIRNE.

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GOLDEN WEDDING – Mr. and Mrs. Eugene PECK observed their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, April 5th by keeping open house all afternoon and evening at the HAIGHT township hall, near Bruce’s Crossing, Michigan.
More than a hundred friends and relatives were in attendance. The rooms and tables were decorated in gold and white, bouquets of daffodils, jonquils and ferns were used.

Three little granddaughters dressed in yellow, acted as ring bearers and flower girls. The Rev. Fred BERGFIELD, at 5 p.m. officiated at the ceremony. The “bride” of fifty years carried a bouquet of yellow roses tied with yellow tulle.

Refreshments were served at six o’clock. Bill NIPPO’S orchestra furnished the entertainment.
Mr. and Mrs. PECK were the recipients of many gifts including a purse of silver.
They have ten living children and thirty-four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. PECK were former residents of Keene township and were married there in 1886.
Eugene PECK was a brother of the late Clarence (CADD) PECK. Mrs. PECK (nee) Belle FROST, is a sister of Ed. FROST and Mrs. Dell LEE of Saranac.

They resided in Keene after their marriage, April 6, 1886, until the spring of 1888, when they moved to Groton, South Dakota, living there until October, 1893, when they homesteaded the farm in Haight township, near Bruce’s Crossing, Michigan, where they have resided for the past forty-three years.

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STORES WILL CLOSE FROM 2 TO 3 O’CLOCK THURSDAY – By proclamation of President, Victor Poole, all stores will close from 2 to 3 o’clock Thursday afternoon during the funeral of Oliver H. BROWER, the last of the Civil War soldiers in this vicinity.

It is fitting and proper that we thus pay our respects to the last one of this great army of patriotic citizens to depart from our midst.

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COUNCIL PROCEDINGS – Saranac, Mich., April 13, 1936 – Regular meeting of common council held Monday evening. Meeting called to order by President POOLE. Roll Call of members present were: POOLE, HUHN, STEBBINS, MERCER, WEBER, SCHEID and TALCOTT. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Bills received and read were as follows: Consumers Power Co., street lights $154.42; Saranac Oil and Gas Co., 110 gal. of gas, 5 gal. motor oil, 10 bls. Cup grease, $20.42; Standard Oil Co., 110 gal. gas, $15.96; Clint Hayes, 5 weeks salary, $100.00; Henry HASKINS, drawing grave 75 cents, drawing cinders, 9 hours, $6.75, total $7.50. Motion made and supported to allow Joe BILLINGER, Stanley BROOKS, Wm. FREY, Clayton MONKS, Homer MYERS, Newell TUCKER, Claude BARGER, Richard LYONS, James WALLINGTON, Max DENSMORE and L. C. DAHNS, $1.00 each for fighting fire at Quimby Wells.

Motion made and supported that bills be allowed and orders drawn for same. Carried. Motion made and supported that the water shall not be turned on for any water user owing a water bill. Carried. Motion made and supported that money received from bank dividend be turned over to general fund, also that village should have but two funds, General and Water Funds. Carried.

Motion made and supported to appoint Dr. BRALEY as health officer for ensuring year. Carried. Motion made and supported to give Clint Hayes authority to purchase what he needs to complete fire equipment. Carried. Motion made and supported to adjourn council meeting. Carried. JAMES SCOTT, Clerk.

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THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, Ionia County, MI; Wednesday, March 29, 1939:

(Front Page) Mrs. Eva BARBER Passes Early Last Friday Morning - In the death of our township clerk, Mrs. Eva M. BARBER, Saranac and Boston township has lost an ardent worker. Mrs. Barber is a life-long resident here, graduated from our high school, clerked in a local dry goods store, married one of our genial townspeople, E. D. BARBER, who preceded her in death a year ago, and active in the Saranac Woman's club of which she is a past president, also a member of the Thursday Bridge club. She was a loyal wife and mother and will be missed in our community.

Mrs. BARBER was born December 17, 1881, the daughter of George and Grace STARK. She was married to Ernest D. BARBER, in 1904, who passed away January 7, 1938. She has always spent her useful life here in Saranac and her large host of friends will greatly miss her keen interests in all civil and community work. Mrs. BARBER is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Pauline POST and Mrs. Esther Grace SANDBORN, in addition to three grandchildren, Barbara, Margie and Bryce POST.
The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the M. E. church, the Rev. John GEHRING of the Congregational church. Burial was in the Saranc cemetery.

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DO YOU REMEMBER? Taken from the Advertiser files of January 3, 1895:

Wm. LARKIN is the new clerk at S. A. WATT’S.

Chas. KYSER has purchased A. TUBB’S farm in South Boston.

Mr. HUNT of Detroit, visited his brother, E. H. HUNT, Tuesday.

Mrs. G. F. ABBOTT of St. Johns, is visiting her son, C. F. ABBOTT.

Prof. BRALEY of Detroit, was the guest of Dr. CONLEY over Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Will E. DENSMORE are pleasantly located in their new home at 16 Milton Ave., Grand Rapids.
MARRIED, on Dec. 27, by Justice T. M. NESBITT in Ionia, Homer FULLER and Miss Nellie FOWLER of Orleans.

After the developments of the past week we think parents should know where their boys spend the evenings.
Wm. J. RICHARDSON and Mary BENEDICT of Campbell, and William WOODARD of Berlin, and Ella BUXTON of Odessa, secured MARRIAGE LICENSES last Saturday.

Geo. W. FORD has been contemplating changing his vocation from a nursery agent to that of the tiller of the soil. He though that New Year’s day when the proper time to commence, driving out to the farm, went to work clearing off a new piece of ground. While using an ax it glanced, cutting a deep gash in his leg. George says he will wait until next year before he changes his occupation.

Burt DENSMORE has taken rooms over C. E. HUHN’S store.

Mrs. Maggie RATHBURN spent Christmas at her home in Rockford, Mich.

Thad MERCER received the box of candies at DODGE’S, Maurice PHILO the watch at WILKINSON & Co’s., and Mrs. Warren ELLISON the bedroom suite at Bretz’s, January 1st.

The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church will be entertained by Miss Blanche POWER at the residence of Dr. POWER, Wednesday afternoon and evening, Jan. 9th. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

The masquerade ball announced for Friday evening, Jan. 4th, at the new opera house, promises to be the event of the season. The boys have their arrangements completed and they assure all a pleasant time.

The Free Methodist society have their repairs on their church about completed, and as announced last week they will dedicate it Sunday, Jan. 13th. They have secured Rev. A. C. MARSHALL of Corunna, one of their strongest preachers, to conduct the services.

MARRIED, at the M. E. parsonage, New Year’s eve, by Rev. I. B. KENYON, Miss Anna TAYLOR of this village, to William P. TAYLOR of Ionia. The newly married couple left that evening for Ionia, their future home. Their many friends here extend congratulations.

Between 35 and 40 friends of Mr. and Mrs. M. ROOT of South Boston, visited them on their tenth wedding anniversary, New Year’s day. The ladies furnished a chicken pie supper, after which Rev. Mr. Arnold of Clarksville, presented Mr. and Mrs. R. with an extension table as a reminder of their visit.

BORN, to Mr. and Mrs. C. F. ABBOTT, Wednesday, a daughter, weight 6 ½ pounds.

MARRIED, at the home of the bride’s parents in Odessa, by Rev. A. G. HARTLE, William WOODARD of Berlin, to Miss Ella BUXTON. Both are well known here, the bride being formerly a resident of this village. We extend congratulations.
Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Henry LEE of Keene, were visited by a company of friends numbering nearly 100. This was the 20th anniversary of their wedding. After enjoying a pleasant evening, the company departed, leaving as a token of their visit a handsome set of dishes.

John TAYLOR, treasurer of Eureka township, had a narrow escape from death, Friday night, when robbers knocked him senseless. He had just deposited his money in the bank. It will be remembered that Mr. Taylor was held up by footpads several weeks ago but escaped by wounding one of his assailants.

Mr. and Mrs. F. C. HERRICK were called to Buffalo, N.Y., by the death of a cousin. They returned home Sunday afternoon.
FLOYD M. CONE IS NEW COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR – Prominent Ionia county attorney of Belding, was informed last week of his appointment to the position of Public Administrator for Ionia county by the Attorney General’s office. Mr. CONE is well qualified to fill this office of public trust. Ionia can well commend the Attorney General for this splendid appointment.

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DEATH - PERRY J. COMPTON: (front page):
PERRY J. COMPTON - Mr. and Mrs. Ray CASNER and Mr. and Mrs. Truman COMPTON were called to Muskegon, Tuesday, March 21, for funeral services of their father, Perry J. COMPTON, who passed away at his home at Lacota, March 19th.

Mr. COMPTON was born in Berlin township June 1, 1853. When a small boy he moved with his parents to Oceana county where he grew to manhood and married Miss Anna HENDRICKSON who passed away Aug. 7, 1908. Later he married Mrs. Eva CARRIER of Muskegon, who survives. Also surviving is another son, Charles COMPTON of Hesperia, and a sister, Mrs. Viroqua WATSON who at present is in California, and a half brother, Wm. S. COMPTON of Portland.

Short services were held at the Lutheran church at Bradyville and Mr. COMPTON was laid to rest beside the wife of his youth.

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FRANCES E. WILLARD UNION MEETING SUNDAY – The Frances E. Willard Union Memorial services will be held at the Methodist church on Sunday, April 2nd. This meeting was to have been held in February, but owing to the bad weather and illness it was postponed until next Sunday evening. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.

Phyllis GIBSON and Delores COLWELL were Ionia visitors Saturday morning.
MEMORIAM – In loving memory of our beloved son and brother, LeROY R. JONES, who died one year ago today, March 20, 1938. Softly at night the stars are shining On a quiet grave, Where lies one sweetly sleeping One we loved but could not save, God called him home, it was his will but in our hearts he dwelleth still. Mr. and Mrs. Glen H. JONES and Marie JONES HUFFMAN.

BIRTHDAY DINNER – Mr. and Mrs. Andrew BORUP entertained several of their children over the week end in honor of Mrs. BORUP’S birthday. Included in the Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Irvin ANDERSON and four children and Mr. and Mrs. John BORUP of Lapeer; Mr. and Mrs. Earl BORUP and Mr. and Mrs. Amol SLOWINSKI of Ionia; and Mr. and Mrs. Frani BORUP and Gilbert of Saranac.

HERBERT W. CONNOR SELECTED TO REPLACE MRS. BARBER ON BALLOT – Last week the Boston Township Republican Committee composed of M. C. WEBER, Mrs. Alice YOUNG and Mrs. Hazel TOWER, met and selected a candidate to be placed on the Republican ticket in place of Mrs. Eva BARBER who died early last Friday morning. The committee choose Herbert W. CONNER, Jr., local well-known barber. His name has been placed on the ballot for the spring election which will be held next Monday, April 3rd.

E. M. BRAKE IS SCHOOL COMMISSIONER CANDIDATE – Elwood M. BRAKE is completing his fourth term as commissioner of schools of Ionia county and has a splendid record behind him. He is a candidate for re-election at the spring election on April 3rd. Mr. Brake has built up a fine school system in Ionia county and is considered among the best school commissioners in the state. He is a man of high ideals and is constantly on the alert to improve the school system in Ionia county when ever needed. The Advertiser appreciates the opportunity of supporting a man of Mr. Blake’s ability and integrity.

Miss Harriet COMPTON of Grand Rapids, spent the week end with her mother and together they visited friends in Lowell, Saturday, and were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Garn COMPTON in Clarksville in the evening.

AUCTION SALE – There will be an auction sale of household goods and antiques at the WADSWORTH residence in the west part of the village on Saturday, April 8th. Watch for further notice in next week’s issue of the ADVERTISER.

MISSIONARY SOCIETY CELEBRATED 70th ANNIVERSARY PARTY – The Saranac Methodist Foreign Missionary society celebrated the 70th anniversary of the society at the Methodist church last Friday evening. A very fine pot-luck supper was served at seven o’clock and was followed by a program. The program was in charge of Mrs. Frank LOOMIS and was in keeping with the occasion. Mrs. Henry KIRBY, Miss Elizabeth JEPSON and Mrs. Eva HIGGINS assisted Mrs. LOOMIS. An interesting sketch dealing with the early history of the society was given by Mrs. LOOMIS and Miss JEPSON.

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KEENE HEIGHTS –

Mrs. Mary RICKERT. Mr. and Mrs. Ray RICKERT and Russell WHEATON were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton SPARKS, and afternoon and evening guests there were Mr. and Mrs. Lyle WHEATON and children of Grand Rapids.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen GRAHAM and daughter, Ardus, of Grand Rapids, spent Saturday afternoon and evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theron CAHOON, and the Clayton SPARKS family spent Saturday evening with relatives and friends there.

Mr. and Mrs. Louie TEFFT and son, Alfred, of Detroit, spent over Sunday with relatives and friends here.

Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth RAYMOR and children of Saranac, Mr. and Mrs. Guy RICKERT and Helen TEFFT spent Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George HARDY, Jr.

Mrs. Grace VANDERLIP and Mrs. Lucile PINCKNEY called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. STEWART, Sunday afternoon.
Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Guy RICKERT were Mr. and Mrs. Bob MUNGER and children from near Ionia, and Mr. and Mrs. Louie TEFFT and son, Alfred, of Detroit.

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT SARANAC – Advertiser Phone 68:

Mr. and Mrs. Ed WEIGAL and Mr. and Mrs. William CHESLEY of Grand Rapids, visited at the W. H. DRAPER home Sunday, nieces of Mrs. Estella McKAY.

Miss Betty DEMOREST spent Saturday with her sister in Lansing.
Mrs. Clara CHADWICK and son, Raymond, and Andrew HILL were in Grand Rapids, Saturday.
Mrs. Ardith MAGERS of Belding, spent part of last week with her mother, Mrs. Noah ATKINSON.
Mrs. C. H. RACE and Mrs. Elmer HILL were guests of Mrs. Fred DILLENBECK in Grand Rapids, Friday.
Miss Greta RENWICK is home from Grand Rapids caring for her mother, Mrs. Clarence RENWICK, who is seriously ill.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer HILL and Mr. and Mrs. Glen TOWER were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Minor LEONARD in Pewamo, Saturday night.

As we go to press we received word that Mr. Perry STEBBINS was taken to Blodgett hospital suffering with double pneumonia.

Kenneth GIBSON was confined to his bed several days last week on account of illness but is able to be back at the linotype in this office again.

Little Sue WALTER, one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay WALTER south of town, fell off the bed and broke her arm last week.

Mrs. Maggie TOLES, who makes her home with her son, Ben, fell Saturday night and suffered a compound fracture of her leg. She was removed to Blodgett hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Jud WELLER of Cedar Springs, were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clint BARTLETT. The dinner was in honor of Mrs. N. M. BARTLETT who celebrated her birthday Sunday.

Harold STEINKE, who is attending Michigan State College at East Lansing, is home for spring vacation. Saturday evening he was the guest of Kennett GIBSON who celebrated his birthday with a fine dinner prepared by his mother.

Mr. and Mrs. F. A. GIBSON were dinner guests of the latter’s sister, Mrs. Bertha WILLARD, in Grand Rapids, Sunday. In the afternoon Mr. GIBSON visited his daughter, Miss Margaret GIBSON, who is in training at Butterworth hospital.

Mrs. Guy HUMMEL and husband of near Sunfield, and Mrs. Maude Skutt and husband of St. Johns called on their mother, Mrs. John FREY, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BORDEN, last Sunday. Mrs. FREY is reported getting along nicely after her sick spell.

Mrs. J. P. BILLINGER, Mrs. Pearl BLASEN and Mrs. Lulu LEWIS attended the State Federation of Women’s Clubs in Grand Rapids, Friday. Mrs. Elmer HILL and Mrs. Glen TOWER attended the Saturday sessions and the West Central District luncheon at the Pantlind hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. Roger HILLIS and daughter, Shirley, drove through from Detroit, Sunday, to visit her mother, Mrs. Ella S. DENSMORE, who is still confined to her home by illness. Mr. and Mrs. Ray OWEN of Ionia, were also afternoon callers.

Word received from Mrs. Elav S. STEBBINS of Detroit, is that she is enjoying a trip to Florida.
F. T. DAVIS spent several days last week in Lansing.
Mr. Will DRAPER made a business trip to Ionia, Monday.
Mrs. Will KIMBLE of Ionia, called on relatives and friends here Sunday.
Forrest LANE of Hastings, spent Saturday afternoon with his parents.
Miss Norene CAHOON of Lansing, spent the week end with Hildegarde HILL.
Ladies Literary club will meet with Mrs. Vinnie GATES, Thursday, March 30th.
Miss Wave WALTER spent Sunday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip AYERS.
Mrs. CARLE has rented the J. B. HAWLEY house on Church street and will move soon.
Jake WEBER, who has been in Dearborn for some time, returned to his home here Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. HATCH of Lowell, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. George HATCH.
Mrs. Harriet MORRISON spent the week end in Detroit with relatives and attended the flower show.
Mr. and Mrs. Don WALDRON and family of Belding, called on the Stanley AYERS family Sunday.
Miss Lucile AYERS spent the week end with Miss Phyllis MEYERS in her apartment in Grand Rapids.
Mrs. Nellie OTIS and son, Marquis, of Lansing, are spending Wednesday (today) with Mrs. Nellie AYERS.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. SEYS of Grand Rapids, spent the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Earl SANDBORN.
Mr. and Mrs. Leland PAUL of Detroit, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. E. BAKER and Mr. and Mrs. C. S. BAKER, Tuesday.

Mrs. Glenn JONES and daughter, Marie, of Flint, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. S. DENSMORE and Mr. and Mrs. George HATCH.

Mrs. W. H. DRAPER received word from her daughter in Grand Rapids, Mrs. Harvey HOTCHKISS, that one of the children is ill with scarlet fever.

Mrs. Mabel CONNER and her mother, Mrs. Belle Foulks, returned home, Sunday, from Battle Creek where they have spent the winter with Mrs. L. W. SIBBRELL and daughter.

The Camp Fire Girls entertained Mrs. Willits with a surprise party, last Saturday afternoon. Refreshments were served and games played. The party was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone present.

Mrs. James HATCH spent the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Maurice CAHOON in South Boston. Mr. CAHOON had been seriously ill with flu and is in Pennock hospital at Hastings.

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene CAHOON and Mrs. Miles DODDS were in Grand Rapids, Saturday afternoon, to call on Leo COWLES of Smyrna, who is in St. Mary’s hospital seriously ill with pneumonia.

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. DODDS were called to Lake Odessa, Monday by the death of Mrs. DODD’S mother, Mrs. F. H. ALDRICH, who was 91 years of age. The funeral was held in Lake Odessa on Wednesday (today).

Mr. and Mrs. F. A. GIBSON were in Rockford, Monday evening, where they attended the 30th wedding anniversary of their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde M. REYNOLDS. A very enjoyable time was had. There were about 40 friends of the REYNOLD’S family in attendance.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert TALCOTT and Mr. and Mrs. Keith TALCOTT were at Crystal, Sunday, called there by the death of James H. STEERE, husband of Mr. TALCOTT’S sister, Alice TALCOTT STEERE, who died several years ago. They were former residents of Ronald township near Palo.

Albert REHORN, who with his wife, was called here by the sickness and death of D. F. WALTER, has been quite ill with flu. He has recovered and they expect to return to their home in Medina, N.Y. Thursday. Mrs. Edith AUSTIN will go with them and visit her brother, W. H. HOUGHWONT and family.

BIRTHDAY BRIDGE – Mrs. Georgia ADGATE entertained the Bridge club, Thursday, assisted by Mrs. Gerald ADGATE and Miss Lucile AYERS. Each member of the club brought a greeting card honoring the birthday of Mrs. Nina BENSON. A beautiful birthday cake was the feature of the delicious luncheon served by the hostess. Mrs. Joe BILLINGER held high score for the day and Mrs. Georgia ADGATE second. Mrs. Fred BURLESON will entertain in two weeks.

Mrs. Jerry WHEELER spent last week in Lansing.
Ross DARBY was in Lyons on business, Saturday evening.
Mrs. Ward HASKINS and Jean spent the week end in Edmore.
Mrs. J. R. HAY and Mrs. F. E. LANE were in Grand Rapids, Friday.
Walter TRUMBULL moved his family to Ionia the first of the week.
Kenneth and Phyllis GIBSON spent Monday evening in Cedar Springs.
Mrs. Etta WRIGHT of Belding, is spending the week with Mrs. May CURTIS.
Jay WALTER has recovered from an attack of flu and returned to his work in Freeport.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon HART of Flint, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. DENSMORE.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert BROWN, Mrs. Janie BROWN and Mrs. Mae COBB were in Ionia on business, Saturday afternoon.

Miss Gladys CAHOON of Detroit, was called here the first of the week by the serious illness of her brother, Maurice CAHOON.

A. M. EAVES and Cade AYERS of Belding, were in town, Monday afternoon, to attend the funeral for Mrs. Eva BARBER.

Mr. Jerome BROWN and Mr. and Mrs. William KUNZ of Chicago, were in Saranac visiting friends and relatives over the week end.

James B. JEPSON, who has been critically ill in Hines hospital in Chicago, was brought home, Tuesday morning. His condition is improved somewhat.

Mrs. Glenn COMPTON spent the week end with her parents in Grand Rapids. Mr. COMPTON went down for Sunday and she returned home with him.

O.E.S. MEETING – Regular meeting of Valley Chapter No. 276 will be held Wednesday evening, April 5. We expect to entertain the Lowell and Ada chapters. Let’s have a 100 per cent attendance. Evelyn JEPSON, W. M.; Fidelia SHAVER, Sec.

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DEATH - JOSEPH TAYLOR - Word came to friends here Saturday that Joseph TAYLOR had passed away Friday at the home of his niece in Barryton, and the body was brought here Sunday afternoon and laid to rest in the White cemetery.
Mr. TAYLOR, whose home is just east of Lowell, on M-21, was taken to Barryton a few weeks ago when he became ill.
He was the last one of the large TAYLOR family who lived here many years. He, with his wife, lived with Dr. Randall TAYLOR for sometime before his death. Mrs. TAYLOR preceded her husband two years ago.

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TOWNSEND CLUB – Regular business meeting was held Tuesday evening, March 21. The vice-president presided over the meeting as the president was called away due to the death of his father. We had a good meeting. Remarks by Mr. ST(?)HRAN of Chicago and other members.

Friday evening we were invited to Lowell to hear Mr. Frank CORSAN of Grand Rapids. He gave a very fine talk on the Townsend plan. We were taken to Lowell through the kindness of Harold FROST in his truck. This Tuesday evening, March 28th, we will have E. C. MOORE of Grand Rapids with us. We hope to fill the Ladies Aid rooms. Come all, both young and old. You will be entertained, we are sure. – Publicity Committee.

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GARDEN CLUB NOTES – All boys having bird houses to exhibit will bring them to WILKINSON’S Hardware store on or before Saturday, April 1st, they will be judged that day.
The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Sadie BILLINGER on April 14, 1939. The roll call with be “My Hobby”. Mrs. Hazel TOWER will have a paper on hobbies and Harriet MORRISON will give a report of the Flower Show at Detroit. – Harriet A. MORRISON, Sec.

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KEENE READING CONTEST – Following is the report of the county reading contest held in Keene township on Monday. These contests have been arranged by County School Commissioner E. M. BRAKE. Pauline KIRCHIN, WILKINSON school, grades 3 and 4; Clyde CARR, CUTLER school, grades 5 and 6; and Crystal WEEKS, TASKER school, grades 7 and 8. This report was made by Mrs. Lucile WEBER, teacher.

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CARD OF THANKS – I wish to thank the relatives and friends for the fruit, candy, cookies and cards sent me during my illness. Mary Jane EDDY

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NORTH CAMPBELL – Mrs. Zella ROTH –

Betty CISLER spent Tuesday night with Rita KAUFFMAN.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo ROEBUCK of Detroit, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray LEECE.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill CHORLAND entertained friends from Lansing over the week end.
Norma CISLER spent Tuesday night with Suzanne Houghton of Clarksville.
Mr. and Mrs. Oxel JOHNSON visited Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Carl ROTH.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LEECE were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray GIBBS.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry DeGOOD and Jimmie of Grand Rapids, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert CISLER.
Wm. HEASER and mother were Ionia visitors Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Russel PORTER of Jenison, moved on the Ray GIBBS place last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray LEECE and Mrs. Thomas LEECE visited, Saturday, in Grand Rapids.

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MORRISON LAKE – Mrs. Glen CONROE:

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest WHITE and children of Grand Rapids, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert TAYLOR.
Mrs. Gilbert LaVEAN spent two or three days last week with her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Marion LaVEAN.
Mrs. Dale CURTISS spent Friday with Mrs. Azor CURTISS.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel TANNER spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Glen CONROE.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen CONROE and children were in Grand Rapids, Tuesday afternoon, visiting Mrs. William CONROE.
There will be services at the West Berlin church all this week.

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POTTERS CORNERS – Mrs. Blanche GOODELL:

The WILKINSON school was entertained by their teacher, Mrs. Emma GOODELL, assisted by Mrs. Lee LAMPKIN, at the GOODELL maple sugar camp last Friday afternoon for supper. Pancakes and warm syrup were served, and although 16 cakes were baked at a time the children often stood in line waiting for another helping.

George HAAS is ill with the flu.

Milo REED is having more than his share of illness, being now confined with scarlet fever after an attack of the flu.

Clark ADAMS is making a very satisfactory recovery from an operation for appendicitis at the Ionia hospital. Mrs. ADAMS is staying at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton CAHOON.

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KEENE BREEZES – Mrs. Dell LEE:

Mr. and Mrs. Norman HIGGINS and Mr. and Mrs. George TAYLOR and Mr. and Mrs. Burr HIGGINS attended the funeral of Mildred ABBOTT which was held at his and his son’s home last Tuesday at Grandville.

Milo REED, who is ill and under quarantine with scarlet fever, is improving nicely.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton LAZAROUS and family moved from the R. H. DODD’S tenant house to a farm east of Ionia near Palo last week.

The Keene Grange will entertain with a benefit party at the Keene Grange hall election night. Twenty-five cents charges with light refreshments.

Sunday dinner guests at the Mrs. H. N. LEE home were Mr. and Mrs. Henry GABLE and daughter, Neta, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert SCHILDS, Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Azor PARKER, Sand Lake, and Elmer and Emma D. WEEKS of Edmore.

Mrs. Hazel CONNER and son, Glen, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman HIGGINS motored to Langston, Sunday, and visited Mr. and Mrs. Archie CANNON.

Mrs. Floyd SPARKS and daughters, Evelyn and Esther, were Wednesday afternoon callers of Hazel Kohn.

Naurine CAHOON is spending her Easter vacation with her parents and relatives this week.

Mr. and Mrs. George SCOTT and daughter, Mrs. Walter BREEZE, of Michigan City, Indiana, were Sunday dinner guests of his sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stevens, and enjoyed warm sugar.

Mr. Henry MORRISON of Albion, was a Sunday guest of his son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie RHINEHART.

Mrs. R. H. DODDS returned home from Odessa, Monday evening. She was called to her sister’s home by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Frank Aldrich, who passed away Sunday evening at the Sam WOLFORD home in Odessa.

Mr. and Mrs. Verl WEEKS and two children, Orlo and Emma Delle, and Myrtie Ackley of Edmore, Mr. and Mrs. Orlo WEEKS, Mr. and Mrs. Glen WEEKS and family were last Thursday guests at the Dell LEE home.

Mr. and Mrs. John JESKO and family of Belding, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold ANDERSON of Greenville, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Don PIERCE.

Mrs. Louise HARDY spent from Monday until Friday at the home of Dave HARDY assisting in the care of Mrs. George HARDY, who has been ill.

Mrs. Nina HATHORN left Tuesday for her home in Cambridge, Idaho, after spending several weeks in Keene and Vergennes visiting.

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YOU FIGURE IT OUT – IONIA (MPA) – How does he do it? Charles HUTCHINS, local restaurant proprietor not only writes with his left hand as well as with his right, but writes backwards just as proficiently. He can not only write his name backwards with his left hand, but can handle any given passage in this manner. With a pencil in each hand, he can multiply two sets of figures and come out with the same answers.

THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, Ionia County, MI; Thursday, August 29, 1968:

THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, MI, Thursday, August 29, 1968: "Mrs. Della SCOTT, 88, Passes on Thursday. Funeral services for Mrs. Effie (Della) SCOTT, 88, were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock at Morris-Roetman funeral home, the Rev. James FRANK officiating and burial was made in Saranac cemetery.

Mrs. SCOTT had been in failing health for several weeks and died in Ionia County Memorial hospital early Thursday morning, August 22, 1968. She had been a resident of Saranac fifty-six years.

Born in Boston township June 28, 1880, she was the daughter of Addison and Annie FULLER PALMER. She was married to James A. SCOTT in Mecosta February 11, 1899, and soon after they moved to Berlin township and to Saranac in 1912 which has since been their home. The couple observed their 69th wedding anniversary last February.

She was a member of the Saranac Rebekah lodge nearly fifty years and was active as long as her health permitted. She attended Galilee Baptist church.

Surviving besides her husband, James are three children, Mrs. Cecil TAYLOR and Clifford SCOTT of Saranac, and Mrs. Ernest WHITE of Grand Rapids, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren."

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LINNIE BENNETT DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS - THE ADVERTISER, Saranac, MI; Thursday, August 29, 1968, front page, column 7:

Linnie BENNETT Dies After Short Illness - Mrs. Linnie I. BENNETT of 704 East Main St., Ionia died Saturday, August 24, 1968 at the Roselawn Manor in Lansing following a short illness.

Born November 14, 1890 in Muskegon county, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis MILLS and spent most of her childhood in Muskegon county.

September 13, 1909 she was united in marriage to Ray BENNETT of Portland and they made their home in Portland until 1927 when they moved to Ionia. Her husband preceded her in death in 1964.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Winifred CLIFFORD of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Lois DePOTTY of Saranac, Mrs. Rosamond HOGAN of Ionia; one son, LeRoy of Grand Rapids; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Edna BENNETT of Hoquiam, Wash.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Myers funeral home, the Rev. Theodore FORBES of First Christian church officiating. Interment was made in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

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