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Extractions From the "Avalanche" a Crawford Co., MI Newspaper 1879-1940's

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EVANS

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mrs. EVANS, of Grand Rapids, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. N. HARTWICK, being called here by the serious illness of Mr. HARTWICK. (8 Aug 1895)


Kittie HARTWICK

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mrs. EVANS, of Grand Rapids, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. N. HARTWICK, being called here by the serious illness of Mr. HARTWICK. (8 Aug 1895)

-Mrs. Kittie EVANS, of Grand Rapids, is visiting her mother, Mrs. N. HARTWICK. (7 May 1896)

-Mrs. WOODWORTH is enjoying a vacation and visiting relatives in Big Rapids, Millbrook and other points. Her sister, Mrs. Kittie EVANS, and her husband of New York will accompany her home. (22 Jun 1905)


Geo. O'BRIEN

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-CARD OF THANKS.
The strongest words are but faint expression of our appreciation of the wonderful kindness and tender sympathy shown us in the hour of terrible affliction, brough by the untoward death of our little Ray. To the teachers and scholars of our school, to friends and neighbors, in short to all who so befriended us, we can only breath a prayer of thanks with the hope that if any are so called to suffer, they may find the same friendly support.
Mr. and Mrs. GEO. O'BRIEN. (16 Nov 1899)

-Born, Sept, 6th to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O'BRIEN, a son. (13 Sep 1900)

-George O'BRIEN has sold his pleasant home on Michigan Avenue, to R. P. FORBES, who in turn has sold it to Register of Deeds, Allen B. FAILING, who will make it his residence. Mr. O'BRIEN will remove to West Bay City. (24 Apr 1902)


Ray O'BRIEN

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Last Thursday, there occurred one of the most sad events ever recorded in our village. Ray, the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O'BRIEN, had obtained some matches, and while alone in the barn, in some way started a fire from which his clothing was ignited and he ran screaming from the building. Mr. T. A. CARNEY happened to be on the opposite side of the street and went to his aid, but in the child's fright he ran from him across the side street into a neighbor's yard, where his mother had gone a moment before. Mr. CARNEY wrapped his coat about him and smothered the flames and carried him home, and summoned medical aid, and all that was possible was done to relieve his suffering, but to no avail, as he died about eight o'clock. The body was taken to Bay City Friday for interment, and was accompanied to the train by scores of his little schoolmates, and an immense concourse of our citizens, who thus expressed the deepest sympathy for the bereaved ones. (16 Nov 1899)

-CARD OF THANKS.
The strongest words are but faint expression of our appreciation of the wonderful kindness and tender sympathy shown us in the hour of terrible affliction, brough by the untoward death of our little Ray. To the teachers and scholars of our school, to friends and neighbors, in short to all who so befriended us, we can only breath a prayer of thanks with the hope that if any are so called to suffer, they may find the same friendly support.
Mr. and Mrs. GEO. O'BRIEN. (16 Nov 1899)


F. DOUMP

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-At 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Lewiston, in a row over a board bill, Fred BISNETTE struck Mrs. F. DOUMP with the blade of an ax, cutting into the skull. It is doubtful if she recovers. BISNETTE was arrested to await results, and was brought here and put in jail by Sheriff NELSON, of Montmorency County. (8 Aug 1895)


Mrs. F. DOUMP

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-At 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Lewiston, in a row over a board bill, Fred BISNETTE struck Mrs. F. DOUMP with the blade of an ax, cutting into the skull. It is doubtful if she recovers. BISNETTE was arrested to await results, and was brought here and put in jail by Sheriff NELSON, of Montmorency County. (8 Aug 1895)


H. V. HOWE

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mrs. H. V. HOWE is enjoying the pleasure of a visit from her husband, who is employed in St. Louis, Mo. (15 Aug 1895)


Mrs. H. V. HOWE

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mrs. H. V. HOWE is enjoying the pleasure of a visit from her husband, who is employed in St. Louis, Mo. (15 Aug 1895)


B. L. HERRINGTON

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mrs. B. L. HERRINGTON is visiting with her daughter, in Trenton. She will return here for the winter. (15 Aug 1895)


Mrs. B. L. HERRINGTON

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mrs. B. L. HERRINGTON is visiting with her daughter, in Trenton. She will return here for the winter. (15 Aug 1895)


FATHER

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mrs. STANTON and daughter, of Union City, are visiting with her sister Mrs. C. W. WEST, of Center Plains and Mrs. A. H. MARSH of this village. (5 Sep 1895)


STANTON

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mrs. STANTON and daughter, of Union City, are visiting with her sister Mrs. C. W. WEST, of Center Plains and Mrs. A. H. MARSH of this village. (5 Sep 1895)


Mrs. STANTON FATHER

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mrs. STANTON and daughter, of Union City, are visiting with her sister Mrs. C. W. WEST, of Center Plains and Mrs. A. H. MARSH of this village. (5 Sep 1895)


Millard SMITH

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Millard SMITH, late of Novi, Oakland county has located on section 32, two miles north, and will try farming on the plains. (5 Sep 1895)


Charles CLARK

The following information extracted from the 1900 Census of Grayling, Crawford, MI:
name - Carl (although the name isn't Charles, all other information matches) CLARK
a.67
b.Jul 1832 in Germany
occupation - Carpenter
Immigrated to US 1850, lived in US 50 years
married to Mageritta CLARK 41 years
f.b.Germany
m.b.Germany

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Died-At his home in this village, Thursday, February 23, Charles CLARK, aged 73 years. Deceased was born in Germany, July 23, 1832, and came to this country about thirty years ago, following his trade as cabinet maker until compelled to desist by age and failing health. he leaves his aged wife and two sons, Charles L. and John, both of this village. The furneral was held from the residence Sunday, February 26. (2 Mar 1905)


Mrs. Margaret CLARK

The following information extracted from the 1900 Census of Grayling, Crawford, MI:
name - Mageritta CLARK
a.63
b.Oct 1836 in Germany
Immigrated to US in 1850, lived in US 50 years
married to Carl CLARK 41 years
mother of 2 children of which 2 still survived
f.b.Germany
m.b.Germany

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Died-At the residence of her son in this village. Friday, Sept. 25th., Margaret CLARK, age 72 years. Mrs. CLARK had been a resident here for 15 years and for several years has been in delicate health, following an attack of typhoid pneumonia, and at times seemed mentally unbalanced, but more especially since the death of her husband. Every possible care has been given her by her sons. Charles S., and John L. CLARK, with constant watchfulness, though no mania was exhibited, but great mental depression, until at last, being left alone for a few moments she ended the struggle by strangulation. her body was laid to rest on Saturday by the side of her husband in Elmwood cemetery. (1 Oct 1908)


FATHER

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mr. and Mrs. BABCOCK of Bay City, have been visiting with her sister Mrs. A. J. DAVIS, during the past week. (12 Sep 1895)


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