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

Notes


Frank L. MICHELSON

The following information extracted from the 1880 Census of Manistee, Manistee, MI:
name - Frank L. MICHAELSON
a.6
b.MI
f.b.Denmark
m.b.Denmark

The following information extracted from the 1900 Census of Grayling, Crawford, MI:
name - Frank L. MICHELSON
a.26
b.Oct 1873 in MI
occupation - Supt. of Lumber Firm
f.b.Denmark
m.b.Denmark

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:
-Frank MICKELSON started south last Friday night. He will visit a few days with his cousin Miss Mary JORGERENSON, at Hillsdale College and the balance of his time with his sister Bessie, at Oberlin College, returning in time for his classes next week. (31 Mar 1892)

-The many friends of Frank MICHELSON gathered at his home last Saturday evening, to greet him on his nineteenth birthday. Frank attended to his office work during the evening as usual and at the ninth hour not seeing any of his young friends around, returned home, and on entering the room was greatly surprised to see so many awaiting his arrival, after which they were highly entertained. Refreshments were served at a late hour, and all returned home happy. (3 Nov 1892)

-JOHANNESBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
Mr. A. MICHELSON of Grayling was the guest of his brother F. L. over Sunday. (21 Dec 1905)

-Mr. and Mrs. F. L. MICHELSON and son Lewis came down from Johannesburg, Saturday morning, to spend Sunday with "Grandpa." Frank went home Monday morning, Mrs. MICHELSON and son remaining to visit friends returning home this morning. (1 Feb 1906)

-JOHANNESBURG CORRESPNDENCE.
F. L. MICHELSON entertained his brother Axel of Grayling, and his cousin from Duluth on Friday of last week. Axel acted as a guide while here and took the ladies for a drive in the country and showed them the sights around town. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. MICHELSON accompanied them to Grayling on same day. (2 Aug 1906)

-Mr. and Mrs. F. L. MICHELSON of Johannesburg are rejoicing over the arrival of a new son, on the 13th inst. They are nearly as happy as Grandpa. (19 Sep 1907)


Mrs. F. L. MICHELSON LANTZ

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. F. L. MICHELSON, Master Louis and Grandpa LANTZ left last Monday for an extended visit in southern Ohio, her old home. F. L. accompanied them as far as Bay City. (10 May 1906)


Lewis MICHELSON

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. F. L. MICHELSON and son Lewis came down from Johannesburg, Saturday morning, to spend Sunday with "Grandpa." Frank went home Monday morning, Mrs. MICHELSON and son remaining to visit friends returning home this morning. (1 Feb 1906)


Dr. H. W. KNAPP

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:
-JOHANNESBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
Dr. H. W. KNAPP made a business trip to Detroit last Friday. He was accompanied by his daughter Eunice. (1 Feb 1906)


Eunice KNAPP

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:
-JOHANNESBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
Dr. H. W. KNAPP made a business trip to Detroit last Friday. He was accompanied by his daughter Eunice. (1 Feb 1906)


ROSEVERE

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:
-JUDGE CORRESPONDENCE.
Miss Iva ROSEVERE of West Branch is visiting her sister Mrs. HOUGHTON. (1 Feb 1906)


HOUGHTON

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:
-JUDGE CORRESPONDENCE.
Miss Iva ROSEVERE of West Branch is visiting her sister Mrs. HOUGHTON. (1 Feb 1906)


Mrs. HOUGHTON ROSEVERE

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:
-JUDGE CORRESPONDENCE.
Miss Iva ROSEVERE of West Branch is visiting her sister Mrs. HOUGHTON. (1 Feb 1906)


Sheriff Abner J. STILWELL

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:
-Sheriff STILWELL and famly have been enjoying a visit with Mr. and Mrs. TUNNLEY, of Gaines, for the past week. The ladies are sisters. (1 Feb 1906)

-Sheriff STILWELL has bought the interest of J. C. FOREMAN in the livery business and will go it alone. He is getting his summer rigs ready for business. (22 Mar 1906)

-Sheriff STILWELL has sold his Cheeny farm to a Mr. MARTIN from Cole City, Ill., who has bought 120 acres more from the state that jhoins it. He will be here this spring to stay. (29 Mar 1906)


Mrs. STILWELL

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:
-Sheriff STILWELL and famly have been enjoying a visit with Mr. and Mrs. TUNNLEY, of Gaines, for the past week. The ladies are sisters. (1 Feb 1906)

-Our Sheriff has had his house full for the past week, but they were given the freedom of the county and all seemed to have a happy time. Mrs. STILWELL's brother, Thos. DAYTOM and wife of White Oak, Homer GILBERT and wife and Miss GILBERT, of Lansing, comprised the party. They were discharged from custody Tuesday though the sheriff and family would have been glad to have had the sentence extended. (6 Sep 1906)


STILWELL

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:
-Sheriff STILWELL and famly have been enjoying a visit with Mr. and Mrs. TUNNLEY, of Gaines, for the past week. The ladies are sisters. (1 Feb 1906)


DAYTOM

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:
-Sheriff STILWELL and famly have been enjoying a visit with Mr. and Mrs. TUNNLEY, of Gaines, for the past week. The ladies are sisters. (1 Feb 1906)

-Our Sheriff has had his house full for the past week, but they were given the freedom of the county and all seemed to have a happy time. Mrs. STILWELL's brother, Thos. DAYTOM and wife of White Oak, Homer GILBERT and wife and Miss GILBERT, of Lansing, comprised the party. They were discharged from custody Tuesday though the sheriff and family would have been glad to have had the sentence extended. (6 Sep 1906)


Thos. DAYTOM

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:
-Our Sheriff has had his house full for the past week, but they were given the freedom of the county and all seemed to have a happy time. Mrs. STILWELL's brother, Thos. DAYTOM and wife of White Oak, Homer GILBERT and wife and Miss GILBERT, of Lansing, comprised the party. They were discharged from custody Tuesday though the sheriff and family would have been glad to have had the sentence extended. (6 Sep 1906)


TUNNLEY

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:
-Sheriff STILWELL and famly have been enjoying a visit with Mr. and Mrs. TUNNLEY, of Gaines, for the past week. The ladies are sisters. (1 Feb 1906)


Mrs. TUNNLEY

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:
-Sheriff STILWELL and famly have been enjoying a visit with Mr. and Mrs. TUNNLEY, of Gaines, for the past week. The ladies are sisters. (1 Feb 1906)


Elliot WEBB

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 office of the County Clerk, Saturday, January, 27th, Elliot WEBB and Miss Carrie A. WELDON, Justice John J. NEIDERER officiating, all of this county. (1 Feb 1906)


Carrie A. WELDON

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 office of the County Clerk, Saturday, January, 27th, Elliot WEBB and Miss Carrie A. WELDON, Justice John J. NEIDERER officiating, all of this county. (1 Feb 1906)


Richard J. BARTLETT

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:
-A very quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. G. M. METCALF Tuesday the 30th at 11 o'clock, when Mr. Richard J. BARTLETT and Miss Alta L. MASTERS, both of Frederic, were united in marriage by Rev. J. F. THOMPSON, pastor M. E. church. (1 Feb 1906)

-FREDERIC CORRESPONDENCE.
We are sorry to lose from our midst the families of Frank BRADY, Medese CHARRON, and Richard BARTLETT. (24 May 1906)

-Mr. BRADY takes charge of the M. C. R. R. yards at Mackinaw City. (24 May 1906)

-Mr. BARTLETT accompanies, Mr. BRADY as an assistant. We wish them success in their new fields of labor. (24 May 1906)


Alta L. MASTERS

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:
-A very quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. G. M. METCALF Tuesday the 30th at 11 o'clock, when Mr. Richard J. BARTLETT and Miss Alta L. MASTERS, both of Frederic, were united in marriage by Rev. J. F. THOMPSON, pastor M. E. church. (1 Feb 1906)


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