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

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KNIGHT

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. Birdseye KNIGHT of Bay City, who has been visiting with her sister Mrs. T. A. CARNEY, returned home last Thursday. (10 Sep 1896)


Mrs. Birdseye KNIGHT HILLIKER

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. Birdseye KNIGHT of Bay City, who has been visiting with her sister Mrs. T. A. CARNEY, returned home last Thursday. (10 Sep 1896)


Elmer E. BAUGHART

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:
-MARRIED-At the residence of the parents of the bride, Wednesday, September 9th, Miss E. Maybelle DYER, to Elmer E. BAUGHART, Rev. S. EDGECUMBE officiating. The happy couple took the "Flyer" for Buffalo and Niagrara Falls, and will return to Owosso for a visit, before settling down. (10 Sep 1896)


E. Maybelle DYER

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:
-MARRIED-At the residence of the parents of the bride, Wednesday, September 9th, Miss E. Maybelle DYER, to Elmer E. BAUGHART, Rev. S. EDGECUMBE officiating. The happy couple took the "Flyer" for Buffalo and Niagrara Falls, and will return to Owosso for a visit, before settling down. (10 Sep 1896)


Eugene C. KENDRICK

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:
-Miss Marcia KENDRICK, of Marsland, Nebreska, arrived here yesterday morning, and will be "At Home" at our house. Eugene seems about as happy as though it was some other fellows sister. (17 Sep 1896)

-Eugene C. KENDRICK, of Grayling, was a pleasant caller while in town, Wednesday. He was home on a Holiday vacation from the Agricultural College, and returned to his labors Wednesday. - Otsego County Herald. (6 Jan 1898)

-As noticed last week, E. C. KENDRICK has returned to his hold home in Nebraska. His friends here had hoped that on the completion of his college course he would return here to reside, but the fates have decided otherwise. He will take with him the respect and kindest regards of this community, with their hope for his success. (28 Sep 1899)

-E. C. KENDRICK, who will be remembered by our citizens, will have charge of a large creamery, near their ranche, at Marsland, Neb., this summer. (9 May 1901)

-Married-At Alliance, Nebraska, June 25th, Eugene C. KENDRICK, of Marsland, and Miss Rose BENSON. - The young couple will be well remembered here by many friends, who will extend congratulation, and hope they may "live long and prosper." (10 Jul 1902)

-Eugene C. KENDRICK cut his visit short here and started, Monday, for another car of horses from the Nebraska ranche. His wife and boy will remain to finish the visit and enliven the editorial home. (7 Oct 1909)

-Mrs. Rose KENDRICK received a letter form her husband, Monday, which was not particularly conducive to her pleasure. Their household effects were all left packed ready for shipment, in the house which they had sold with the ranch in Nebraska, and Eugene was at Marsland closing up his business affairs, and selling balance of the stock, machinery and implements preparatory to coming to Michigan. The house caught fire and he will be excused from moving any of their goods or paying freight the long distance, as everything was consumed, and no insurance to help cover the loss. (13 Jan 1910)


Rose BENSON

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. M. COLE and her niece, Miss Rose BENSON, left for their new home in Big Rapids, Tuesday. Mr. COLE will remain here in the employ of Salling, Hanson & Co. Miss BENSON enters the training school at Big Rapids to complete the teacher's course and will also take a course in elocution. (12 Aug 1897)

-Married-At Alliance, Nebraska, June 25th, Eugene C. KENDRICK, of Marsland, and Miss Rose BENSON. - The young couple will be well remembered here by many friends, who will extend congratulation, and hope they may "live long and prosper." (10 Jul 1902)


KENDRICK

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:
-Miss Marcia KENDRICK, of Marsland, Nebreska, arrived here yesterday morning, and will be "At Home" at our house. Eugene seems about as happy as though it was some other fellows sister. (17 Sep 1896)


Marcia KENDRICK

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:
-Miss Marcia KENDRICK, of Marsland, Nebreska, arrived here yesterday morning, and will be "At Home" at our house. Eugene seems about as happy as though it was some other fellows sister. (17 Sep 1896)

-Miss Marcia KENDRICK, who has resided here for over four years, took the p. m. train, Tuesday, for the old home in Nebraska, where she has been engaged to teach for the next year, beginning Dec. 2. She will be missed from her home here, but doubly welcomed by the family there. (29 Nov 1900)

-The friends of Miss Marcia KENDRICK will be glad to know, that she passed the state examination and received a first grade certificate in Nebraska, and has a fine position in Harrion, where she will teach this year. (12 Sep 1901)


Fred SLEIGHT

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:
-MARRIED-Wednesday, September 23d, at the residence of the brides parents, Miss Musa HAVENS and Mr. Fred SLIGHT, Rev. W. H. MAWHAWTER officiating. The happy pair took the night express south, and are followed with the best wishes of our people. (24 Sep 1896)

-JOHANNESBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
Mrs. Wright HAVENS of Graying came up last Thursday for a weeks visit with her daughter Mrs. Fred SLEIGTH. (5 Oct 1905)


Musa HAVENS

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:
-MARRIED-Wednesday, September 23d, at the residence of the brides parents, Miss Musa HAVENS and Mr. Fred SLIGHT, Rev. W. H. MAWHAWTER officiating. The happy pair took the night express south, and are followed with the best wishes of our people. (24 Sep 1896)

-JOHANNESBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
Mrs. Wright HAVENS of Graying came up last Thursday for a weeks visit with her daughter Mrs. Fred SLEIGTH. (5 Oct 1905)

-JOHANNESBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
Mrs. SLEIGHT entertained her sister Miss Daisy HAVENS, also Miss Etta DUYREE of Grayling a few days last week. (26 Oct 1905)


H. DUDD

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. DUDD was called to her old home in Canada by the serious illness of her father, who died while she was there. She returned home this week. (10 May 1906)


Mrs. H. DUDD

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. DUDD was called to her old home in Canada by the serious illness of her father, who died while she was there. She returned home this week. (10 May 1906)


Geo. TYLER

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:
-Miss Mamie GOUPIEL and Geo. TYLER were united in marriage by Rev. Fr. WEBELER, in this city, the 7th inst. (8 Oct 1896)

-BORN-To Mr. and Mrs. Geo. TYLER, June 19, a daughter. (21 Jun 1900)

-George W. TYLER and family have returned from Johannesburg, and are again residents of Grayling. (11 Jul 1901)

-George W. TYLER was called to Detroit by Sunday nights train, by reason of the death of his brother, Willard TYLER, the brakeman who was killed in the Grand Trunk R. R. collision near Lenox. Mr. TYLER leaves his wife and three children in very moderate circumstances, his health having been such for the past year that his earnings have been small and his expenses increased. Sunday was his first run on the G. T. road. (2 Jan 1908)


Mamie GOUPIEL

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:
-Miss Mamie GOUPIEL and Geo. TYLER were united in marriage by Rev. Fr. WEBELER, in this city, the 7th inst. (8 Oct 1896)


Bert E. 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:
-MARRIED-Oct. 13th, at the residence of Wm. WOODBURN, Bert E. SMITH and Rosetty VAUGHN. Justice WOODBURN officiating. (15 Oct 1896)


Rosetty VAUGHN

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:
-MARRIED-Oct. 13th, at the residence of Wm. WOODBURN, Bert E. SMITH and Rosetty VAUGHN. Justice WOODBURN officiating. (15 Oct 1896)


CHORKEY

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. CHORKEY, mother of Mrs. A. BELMORE, of Beaver Creek, is 79 years of age, and has been entirely blind for nine years, but in that time has braided and made a large number of floor rugs, and knit innumerable stockings. She threads her own needle, and full arranges her own work, she is always apparently happy, and spends her time largely singing in her native tongue. (29 Oct 1896)


Mrs. CHORKEY

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. CHORKEY, mother of Mrs. A. BELMORE, of Beaver Creek, is 79 years of age, and has been entirely blind for nine years, but in that time has braided and made a large number of floor rugs, and knit innumerable stockings. She threads her own needle, and full arranges her own work, she is always apparently happy, and spends her time largely singing in her native tongue. (29 Oct 1896)


Adelbert 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:
-Last Monday was the 52nd. anniversary of the birth of Adelbert SMITH, of the Manistee Switch, and also the 27th. of his marriage, and in honor of the two events about seventy of their friends drove out to their home to help clebrate, and it was a celebration that will be remembered through the century. Such a night of fun and frolic is seldom experienced, and such a table spread, was enough to tickle the palate of a gourmand, meats, poultry and fruits of all varieties. No wonder the half starved visitors from the village were made sick? Mrs. SMITH was presented with a set of silver knives and forks, by the W. R. C., through their secretary, Mrs. C. W. WIGHT, and "Dell" with a G. A. R. pin, by Commander W. s. CHALKER, in a felicitous speech. S. S. CLAGGETT sent up a box of fine cigars to aid SMITH in his digestion. The sleigh-ride was not the least enjoyable part, and all wished the occasion would occur about once a week. (9 Dec 1897)


Mrs. Adelbert 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:
-Last Monday was the 52nd. anniversary of the birth of Adelbert SMITH, of the Manistee Switch, and also the 27th. of his marriage, and in honor of the two events about seventy of their friends drove out to their home to help clebrate, and it was a celebration that will be remembered through the century. Such a night of fun and frolic is seldom experienced, and such a table spread, was enough to tickle the palate of a gourmand, meats, poultry and fruits of all varieties. No wonder the half starved visitors from the village were made sick? Mrs. SMITH was presented with a set of silver knives and forks, by the W. R. C., through their secretary, Mrs. C. W. WIGHT, and "Dell" with a G. A. R. pin, by Commander W. s. CHALKER, in a felicitous speech. S. S. CLAGGETT sent up a box of fine cigars to aid SMITH in his digestion. The sleigh-ride was not the least enjoyable part, and all wished the occasion would occur about once a week. (9 Dec 1897)


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