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

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Mrs. F. N.(or H.) LEROY

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. C. J. HATHAWAY was suddenly called home Sunday by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. F. N. LEROY of Orion. (5 Mar 1908)

-Mr. and Mrs. C. J. HATHAWAY are enjoying a visit from their respective mothers, Mrs. J. B. HATHAWAY and Mrs. F. H. IVORY of Orion, Mich. The two mothers ought to be able to keep the "boy" straight. (23 Jul 1908)

-Mrs. C. J. HATHAWAY is visiting for a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. IVORY, at Orion, Mich. (19 Nov 1908)


Charles CORWIN

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:
-SOUTH BRANCH ITEMS.
Chas. CORWIN and Mrs. BIGGS, ate their Christmas dinner, with their brother John. (9 Jan 1902)

-CORWIN-BARBER NUPTIALS.
Wednesday evening, Feb. 26, a very pretty wedding service was solemized when Miss Carrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank BARBER, was united in holy matrimony to Charles CORWIN in the presence of relatives and friends at the home of the groom's sister, Mrs. Geo. BIGGS at Grayling. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. G. JOHNSON, of the M. E. church. the bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Chris HOESLI. Immediately following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding supper was served. The young couple are both well and favorably known, having lived near Cheney all their lives. The groom is the owner of a fine farm here and has met with unusual success in his chosen vocation. The young couple will now co-operate in making farm life more successful and attractive. May the bright romance of their young lives always shine with undiminishing lustre throughout their days. - Roscommon Herald. (12 Mar 1908)

-Born-To Mr. and Mrs. Charles CORWIN of Pere Cheney, December, 9 a son. (17 Dec 1908)


Carrie BARBER

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:
-CORWIN-BARBER NUPTIALS.
Wednesday evening, Feb. 26, a very pretty wedding service was solemized when Miss Carrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank BARBER, was united in holy matrimony to Charles CORWIN in the presence of relatives and friends at the home of the groom's sister, Mrs. Geo. BIGGS at Grayling. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. G. JOHNSON, of the M. E. church. the bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Chris HOESLI. Immediately following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding supper was served. The young couple are both well and favorably known, having lived near Cheney all their lives. The groom is the owner of a fine farm here and has met with unusual success in his chosen vocation. The young couple will now co-operate in making farm life more successful and attractive. May the bright romance of their young lives always shine with undiminishing lustre throughout their days. - Roscommon Herald. (12 Mar 1908)


MCCRACKEN

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 FREAKS.
About twenty-five persons made a complete surprise on Mrs. McCRACKEN's fifty-sixth anniversary, some useful mementoes were left. Lunch was served and every one went home happy. (19 Mar 1908)


Mrs. MCCRACKEN

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 FREAKS.
About twenty-five persons made a complete surprise on Mrs. McCRACKEN's fifty-sixth anniversary, some useful mementoes were left. Lunch was served and every one went home happy. (19 Mar 1908)


C. D. 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:
-FREDERIC ITEMS.
C. D. SMITH and wife are made happy over the arrival of a baby girl at their home. (3 Aug 1905)


Mrs. C. D. 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:
-FREDERIC FREAKS.
Mrs. C. D. SMITH returned from a three weeks visit at Bay City, while there she adopted a baby boy, which the home folks are much pleased with. (19 Mar 1908)


STINSON

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 FREAKS.
-Mrs. STINSON of Waters is jubelant over the arrival of a baby boy. (19 Mar 1908)


Mrs. STINSON

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 FREAKS.
-Mrs. STINSON of Waters is jubelant over the arrival of a baby boy. (19 Mar 1908)


FREDENBURGH

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. Alice FREDENBURGH of Troy, N. Y. was here last week to attend the golden wedding of her aunt, Mrs. J. F. WILCOX. Her father, Lewis E. PIKE of Vermont, enlisted in the 2nd U. S. Sharpshooters, of which regiment I was a member, and received a mortal wound in the battle of the Wilderness in 1864, but a short distance from where I had established my field hospital, I think he died the third day thereafter. I remember him as a brave and gentlemanly soldier and was glad to meet his daughter, though to her he is hardly a memory as she was not then three years of age. His widow yet survives and I send her most reverent and cordial greeting for my comrade's sake. (26 Mar 1908)


Mrs. Alice FREDENBURGH PIKE

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. Alice FREDENBURGH of Troy, N. Y. was here last week to attend the golden wedding of her aunt, Mrs. J. F. WILCOX. Her father, Lewis E. PIKE of Vermont, enlisted in the 2nd U. S. Sharpshooters, of which regiment I was a member, and received a mortal wound in the battle of the Wilderness in 1864, but a short distance from where I had established my field hospital, I think he died the third day thereafter. I remember him as a brave and gentlemanly soldier and was glad to meet his daughter, though to her he is hardly a memory as she was not then three years of age. His widow yet survives and I send her most reverent and cordial greeting for my comrade's sake. (26 Mar 1908)


Lewis E. PIKE

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. Alice FREDENBURGH of Troy, N. Y. was here last week to attend the golden wedding of her aunt, Mrs. J. F. WILCOX. Her father, Lewis E. PIKE of Vermont, enlisted in the 2nd U. S. Sharpshooters, of which regiment I was a member, and received a mortal wound in the battle of the Wilderness in 1864, but a short distance from where I had established my field hospital, I think he died the third day thereafter. I remember him as a brave and gentlemanly soldier and was glad to meet his daughter, though to her he is hardly a memory as she was not then three years of age. His widow yet survives and I send her most reverent and cordial greeting for my comrade's sake. (26 Mar 1908)


Charles F. DICKINSON

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:
-LOVELLS LOCALS.
C. WEBSTER of Toledo, Ohio, arrived Wednesday morning, also Master C. H. DICKINSON, son of Chas. DICKINSON. (2 Apr 1908)

-CIRCUIT COURT.
Court was convened Monday afternoon with Hon. C. L. COLLINS, Circuit Judge of Bay County, in place of Judge SHARPE, who had exchanged places with him for the work.
The People vs. Charles F. DICKINSON, Assault with intent to commit the crime of rape. Acquitted, and discharged with his bond. (14 Jan 1909)

-PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD
At a session of said Court Held at the Probate Office in the Village of Grayling in said County, on the 11th day of August, A. D. 1909.
Present: Hon. Wellington BATTERSON, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Martha L. DICKINSON, deceased.
Charles F. DICKINSON having filed in said court his final administration accounty and his petition praying for the allowance thereof, and for the assignment and distribution of the residue of said estate.
It is ordered that the second day of September A. D. 1909, at ten o'clock be and is hereby appointed for examining and allowing said account and hearing said petition.
It is Further Ordered. That public notice hereof be given by publication of a copy of this order, for three successive weeks previous to said day of hearing, in the CRAWFORD AVALANCHE a newspaper printed and circulated in said county.
WELLINGTON BATTERSON,
Judge of Probate.
Dated August 11th A. D. 1909.
A true Copy.
WELLINGTON BATTERSON,
aug 12-3w Judge of Probate. (19 Aug 1909)


C. H. DICKINSON

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:
-LOVELLS LOCALS.
C. WEBSTER of Toledo, Ohio, arrived Wednesday morning, also Master C. H. DICKINSON, son of Chas. DICKINSON. (2 Apr 1908)


MARK

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:
-LOVELLS LOCALS.
Miss Etta MARK went to Grayling Saturday to meet her sister, Miss Bell MARK. (2 Apr 1908)


Etta MARK

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:
-LOVELLS LOCALS.
Miss Etta MARK went to Grayling Saturday to meet her sister, Miss Bell MARK. (2 Apr 1908)


Bell MARK

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:
-LOVELLS LOCALS.
Miss Etta MARK went to Grayling Saturday to meet her sister, Miss Bell MARK. (2 Apr 1908)


Rev. A. B. IMRIE

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 JOTTINGS.
Rev. A. B. IMRIE received a call last week from his son Norman, who is located near the "Soo" in the U. P. to assist in special services. He is expected home this week. (2 Apr 1908)


Norman IMRIE

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 JOTTINGS.
Rev. A. B. IMRIE received a call last week from his son Norman, who is located near the "Soo" in the U. P. to assist in special services. He is expected home this week. (2 Apr 1908)


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