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

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NESS

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. Lars NELSON and Mrs. NESS were made glad by the arrival of their mother from Denmark last Monday morning, whom they had not seen for over twenty-five years. (6 Apr 1905)


Mrs. NESS JENSON

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. Lars NELSON and Mrs. NESS were made glad by the arrival of their mother from Denmark last Monday morning, whom they had not seen for over twenty-five years. (6 Apr 1905)


F. W. EDSALL

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:
-FREDERIC ITEMS.
F. W. EDSALL will soon depart for Groveton, Texas, where his son, J. C. is located. All are sorry to loose F. W. and his estimable wife. (6 Apr 1905)


J. C. EDSALL

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:
-FREDERIC ITEMS.
F. W. EDSALL will soon depart for Groveton, Texas, where his son, J. C. is located. All are sorry to loose F. W. and his estimable wife. (6 Apr 1905)


WILDER

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:
-Thorwald PETERSON and Mrs. Olive WILDER were married at the Methodist parsonage on Monday evening, April 10, at 8:30. Rev. H. A. SHELDON officiating. Mr. PETERSON is a well-known and popular member of the band, playing the solo b cornet. In a general way some of the band boys knew of his intention to commit matrimony, but did not know the day fixed. However, when the license was issued on Monday, they decided to quietly watch him. When about 8 o'clock Mr. PETRSON and his intended bride wended their way to the parsonage the watch reported at the band hall and a few minutes later the band was on hand. A sentinel was posted at a window to watch proceedings and just as Mr. SHELDON finished the ceremony the band began to play one of Mr. PETERSON's favorite tunes. The serenade was a complete and agreeable surprise. The band boys give it out straight that no bachelor member can marry without taking a serenade in his'n. (13 Apr 1905)


Mrs. Olive WILDER

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:
-Thorwald PETERSON and Mrs. Olive WILDER were married at the Methodist parsonage on Monday evening, April 10, at 8:30. Rev. H. A. SHELDON officiating. Mr. PETERSON is a well-known and popular member of the band, playing the solo b cornet. In a general way some of the band boys knew of his intention to commit matrimony, but did not know the day fixed. However, when the license was issued on Monday, they decided to quietly watch him. When about 8 o'clock Mr. PETRSON and his intended bride wended their way to the parsonage the watch reported at the band hall and a few minutes later the band was on hand. A sentinel was posted at a window to watch proceedings and just as Mr. SHELDON finished the ceremony the band began to play one of Mr. PETERSON's favorite tunes. The serenade was a complete and agreeable surprise. The band boys give it out straight that no bachelor member can marry without taking a serenade in his'n. (13 Apr 1905)

RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE.
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove by death, Mrs. Thomas WILDER, mother of Mrs. Olive PETERSON be it
Resolved, That we extend to our sister member the sympathy and love of this Hive in this, her sad bereavement in the loss of a beloved Mother. We commend her to the loving care of Him, who doeth all things well. Trust in God He will give you strength to bear this trial.
Be it,
Resolved, That these Resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our hive and a copy of the same be given to our siter, Mrs. Olive PETERSON.
MRS. ROSE BALHOFF.
MRS. BERTHA OAKS.
MRS. LAURA AMIDON.
committee.
Crawford Hive No. 690 L. O. T. M. M. (11 Mar 1909)


Henry HEIDERMAN

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:
-Rev. H. A. SHELDON went to Higgins Lake, Tuesday, for the purpose of uniting in matrimony Mr. Henry HEIDERMAN and Miss Martha STRUBEL. Mrs. SHELDON and Miss OLIVE enjoyed the ride with him. (20 Apr 1905)

-DIED-Wednesday, Jan. 23, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. HEIDEMANN at Higgins Lake, aged one day. (31 Jan 1907)


Martha STRUBEL

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:
-Rev. H. A. SHELDON went to Higgins Lake, Tuesday, for the purpose of uniting in matrimony Mr. Henry HEIDERMAN and Miss Martha STRUBEL. Mrs. SHELDON and Miss OLIVE enjoyed the ride with him. (20 Apr 1905)


Rev. H. A. SHELDON

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:
-Rev. H. A. SHELDON went to Higgins Lake, Tuesday, for the purpose of uniting in matrimony Mr. Henry HEIDERMAN and Miss Martha STRUBEL. Mrs. SHELDON and Miss OLIVE enjoyed the ride with him. (20 Apr 1905)

-The report from the M. E. Conference at Detroit says Rev. H. A. SHELDON will return as pastor of this church for the ensuing year, and Rev. A. E. GAY will remain at Frederic. (21 Sep 1905)

-A surprise is given our people this week by the announcement that Rev. H. A. SHELDON is about to leave us, and will, in a few days remove to Davenport, Washington. The matter of his call to that place had been under consideration for some time, but not so soon anticipated, until yesterday when consumated by telegraph. His going will be regretted by his friends here. No arrangement is yet made concerning his successor. Mr. SHELDON had desired a change of climate on account of a slight catarrhal affection which he feared was increasing, and this call is pleasing to him for that reason, as well as bring for his financial benefit. (21 Dec 1905)


Olive SHELDON

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:
-Rev. H. A. SHELDON went to Higgins Lake, Tuesday, for the purpose of uniting in matrimony Mr. Henry HEIDERMAN and Miss Martha STRUBEL. Mrs. SHELDON and Miss OLIVE enjoyed the ride with him. (20 Apr 1905)


H. E. COLBURN

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. J. M. STRONG and daughter, of Sacramento, Cal., are visiting her sister, Mrs. H. E. COLBURN. (30 Apr 1905)


Mrs. H. E. COLBURN

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. J. M. STRONG and daughter, of Sacramento, Cal., are visiting her sister, Mrs. H. E. COLBURN. (30 Apr 1905)


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. J. M. STRONG and daughter, of Sacramento, Cal., are visiting her sister, Mrs. H. e. COLBURN. (30 Apr 1905)


J. M. STRONG

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. J. M. STRONG and daughter, of Sacramento, Cal., are visiting her sister, Mrs. H. e. COLBURN. (30 Apr 1905)


Mrs. J. M. STRONG

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. J. M. STRONG and daughter, of Sacramento, Cal., are visiting her sister, Mrs. H. e. COLBURN. (30 Apr 1905)


MERRILL

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. MERRILL of Hardgrove was adjudged insane last Tuesday and sent to the asylum at Traverse City by Judge BATTERSON. (30 Apr 1905)


Mrs. MERRILL

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. MERRILL of Hardgrove was adjudged insane last Tuesday and sent to the asylum at Traverse City by Judge BATTERSON. (30 Apr 1905)


E. B. CHAMBERLIN

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 L. H. CHAMBERLAIN, in this village, April 18, Mrs. E. B. CHAMBERLIN, aged 70 years. Funeral service was held at the home Thursday afternoon, and the body taken to Bay City Friday morning, for burial by the side of her husband. Deceased was born in Ogdensburg, N. Y., March 12, 1835, and married in 1856, at St. Clair, Mich., to E. CHAMBERLAIN, then of that city, who died about seven years ago. Three children were born them, L. H. of this place, Mrs. Carrie TRUMPLER, of Bay City, and Mrs. L. C. DINGLE, of Marquette, all of whom were present at the last sad rites. Since the death of her husband she has called it home with Mrs. DINGLE, but her time has been so divided with them all that she was a familiar figure in either city. She came here about two weeks before her death, apparently suffering with only a slight cold, but pneumonia supervened with such severity that she was confined to her bed but four days in spite of loving care and the best of medical attention. She had been an active and consistent member of the Presbyterian church for nearly half a century. A devoted christian, a loving wife and mother and a constant friend has gone to her reward. (30 Apr 1905)


Mrs. E. B. CHAMBERLIN

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 L. H. CHAMBERLAIN, in this village, April 18, Mrs. E. B. CHAMBERLIN, aged 70 years. Funeral service was held at the home Thursday afternoon, and the body taken to Bay City Friday morning, for burial by the side of her husband. Deceased was born in Ogdensburg, N. Y., March 12, 1835, and married in 1856, at St. Clair, Mich., to E. CHAMBERLAIN, then of that city, who died about seven years ago. Three children were born them, L. H. of this place, Mrs. Carrie TRUMPLER, of Bay City, and Mrs. L. C. DINGLE, of Marquette, all of whom were present at the last sad rites. Since the death of her husband she has called it home with Mrs. DINGLE, but her time has been so divided with them all that she was a familiar figure in either city. She came here about two weeks before her death, apparently suffering with only a slight cold, but pneumonia supervened with such severity that she was confined to her bed but four days in spite of loving care and the best of medical attention. She had been an active and consistent member of the Presbyterian church for nearly half a century. A devoted christian, a loving wife and mother and a constant friend has gone to her reward. (30 Apr 1905)


L. H. CHAMBERLIN

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 L. H. CHAMBERLAIN, in this village, April 18, Mrs. E. B. CHAMBERLIN, aged 70 years. Funeral service was held at the home Thursday afternoon, and the body taken to Bay City Friday morning, for burial by the side of her husband. Deceased was born in Ogdensburg, N. Y., March 12, 1835, and married in 1856, at St. Clair, Mich., to E. CHAMBERLAIN, then of that city, who died about seven years ago. Three children were born them, L. H. of this place, Mrs. Carrie TRUMPLER, of Bay City, and Mrs. L. C. DINGLE, of Marquette, all of whom were present at the last sad rites. Since the death of her husband she has called it home with Mrs. DINGLE, but her time has been so divided with them all that she was a familiar figure in either city. She came here about two weeks before her death, apparently suffering with only a slight cold, but pneumonia supervened with such severity that she was confined to her bed but four days in spite of loving care and the best of medical attention. She had been an active and consistent member of the Presbyterian church for nearly half a century. A devoted christian, a loving wife and mother and a constant friend has gone to her reward. (30 Apr 1905)

-Mr. and Mrs. L. H. CHAMBERLIN have been entertaining his sisters, Mrs. L. C. DINGLE of Houghton, and Mrs. J. C. TREMPLER of Bay City during the holidays. (6 Jan 1910)


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