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

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John WRIGHT

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:
-Word is received from John WRIGHT from Catawba, Ohio, that his daughter Ella Sophronia was burned to death on Good Friday, her clothing having caught fire from a gasoline stove. She was 16 years of age. The funeral and burial was at Port Clinton, Ohio, last Monday. (23 Apr 1908)


Ella Sophronia WRIGHT

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:
-Word is received from John WRIGHT from Catawba, Ohio, that his daughter Ella Sophronia was burned to death on Good Friday, her clothing having caught fire from a gasoline stove. She was 16 years of age. The funeral and burial was at Port Clinton, Ohio, last Monday. (23 Apr 1908)


GINGELL

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:
-HARDGROVE HAPPENINGS.
Mrs. Lucy GINGELL was happily surprised last week by the unexpected arrival of her mother, Mrs. BENEDICK from near Lapeer. (23 Apr 1908)


Mrs. Lucy GINGELL

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:
-HARDGROVE HAPPENINGS.
Mrs. Lucy GINGELL was happily surprised last week by the unexpected arrival of her mother, Mrs. BENEDICK from near Lapeer. (23 Apr 1908)


BENEDICK

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:
-HARDGROVE HAPPENINGS.
Mrs. Lucy GINGELL was happily surprised last week by the unexpected arrival of her mother, Mrs. BENEDICK from near Lapeer. (23 Apr 1908)


Mrs. BENEDICK

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:
-HARDGROVE HAPPENINGS.
Mrs. Lucy GINGELL was happily surprised last week by the unexpected arrival of her mother, Mrs. BENEDICK from near Lapeer. (23 Apr 1908)


J. MALAFANT

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. Charles ROBINSON are enjoying a visit from their daughters, Mrs. H. JOHNSON of Bay City and Mrs. J. MALAFANT of Cheboygan. (23 Apr 1908)


Maude ROBINSON

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. Charles ROBINSON are enjoying a visit from their daughters, Mrs. H. JOHNSON of Bay City and Mrs. J. MALAFANT of Cheboygan. (23 Apr 1908)

-Grandpa and Grandma Charles ROBINSON were more than giving thanks last Thursday. Aside from the home family, their daughters Mrs. L. H. JOHNSON of Bay City and Mrs. J. J. MALAULAUT of Cheboygan, with their husbands and all the children were here to help eat the Thanksgiving dinner. All are ever welcome home. (3 Dec 1908)

-Mrs. Maude MALANFANT of Cheboygan and Mrs. Lillian ROBINSON of Bay City, with the babies, took their Thanksgiving dinner with grandma and grandpa C. P. ROBINSON. (2 Dec 1909)


Samuel MCDONALD

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 Manistee House by Rev. A. C. KILDEGAARD on Monday afternoon April 27th, 1908. Mr. Samuel McDONALD and Miss Harriet RORER. (30 Apr 1908)


Harriet RORER

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 Manistee House by Rev. A. C. KILDEGAARD on Monday afternoon April 27th, 1908. Mr. Samuel McDONALD and Miss Harriet RORER. (30 Apr 1908)


Andrew BALOFF

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. Andrew BALOFF entertained about forty friends Saturday evening it being the 20th anniversary of their marriage. Progressive pedro was the chief amusement of the evening. First prizes were won by Will McNEVIN and Mrs. J. BURTON. Consolation prizes were won by Geo. REIB and Mrs. G. WEEKS. Dainty refreshments were served after which our Genial Post Master presented host and hostess with a beautiful set of China in behalf of the guests there assembled. At a late hour all departed wishing them many more happy anniversaries, all declaring they had a good time. (30 Apr 1908)


Mrs. Andrew BALOFF

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. Andrew BALOFF entertained about forty friends Saturday evening it being the 20th anniversary of their marriage. Progressive pedro was the chief amusement of the evening. First prizes were won by Will McNEVIN and Mrs. J. BURTON. Consolation prizes were won by Geo. REIB and Mrs. G. WEEKS. Dainty refreshments were served after which our Genial Post Master presented host and hostess with a beautiful set of China in behalf of the guests there assembled. At a late hour all departed wishing them many more happy anniversaries, all declaring they had a good time. (30 Apr 1908)


Adolph P. FELDHAUSER

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 Frederic, May 4th, Miss Delia DELAIRE and Adolph P. FELDHAUSER, both of Maple Forest. Rev. REISS, officiating. Their home will be on the P. M. HOYT farm, and they start with the best wishes of hosts of friends. (14 May 1908)


Delia DELAIRE

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 Frederic, May 4th, Miss Delia DELAIRE and Adolph P. FELDHAUSER, both of Maple Forest. Rev. REISS, officiating. Their home will be on the P. M. HOYT farm, and they start with the best wishes of hosts of friends. (14 May 1908)


CARL

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. John EVERETT, with her neice, Mrs. Mary CARL were driving Sunday, and just as they were on the bridge near the mill, a number of boys who were fishing suddenly raised their poles frightening the horse, which turned squarely around throwing both ladies from the carriage, Mrs. EVERETT was severely bruised and shocked so that she had to be carried home of a stretcher. Dr. INSLEY reports that though the injury is painfully severe, he does not think it positively dangerous. (21 May 1908)


Mrs. Mary CARL

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. John EVERETT, with her neice, Mrs. Mary CARL were driving Sunday, and just as they were on the bridge near the mill, a number of boys who were fishing suddenly raised their poles frightening the horse, which turned squarely around throwing both ladies from the carriage, Mrs. EVERETT was severely bruised and shocked so that she had to be carried home of a stretcher. Dr. INSLEY reports that though the injury is painfully severe, he does not think it positively dangerous. (21 May 1908)


J. O. CUNNINGHAM

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. J. O. CUNNINGHAM, who has for some years been a member of the Saginaw bar, has opened a law office in Buck's corner block, 2nd floor, having decided to locate here for the practice of his profession. He comes here with excellent endorsements and with his family is already fairly settled in Mr. LANGEVIN's house on peninsular Avenue, near the Catholic church. They are welcome additions to Grayling. (14 Nov 1907)


Mrs. J. O. CUNNINGHAM WHITE

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. J. O. CUNNINGHAM had a most enjoyable visit last week with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. WHITE of Northville, Wayne county. Mr. WHITE was a comrade of our former citizen, Wm. WOODBURN, whom he remembers well. (21 May 1908)


H. M. WHITE

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. J. O. CUNNINGHAM had a most enjoyable visit last week with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. WHITE of Northville, Wayne county. Mr. WHITE was a comrade of our former citizen, Wm. WOODBURN, whom he remembers well. (21 May 1908)


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