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

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Mrs. C. E. HARTWICK

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. E. HARTWICK who will be remembered as one of the oldest settlers of Grayling and the mother of L. W. COLTER, came up from her home in Bassnister last Saturday, accompanied by her sister from Erie, Pa., for a few days visit. She was greatly pleased with many changes in our village. (15 Oct 1908)


Alfred C. OLSON

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:
-Cards are out announcing the marriage of Olive E. GOODRICH, and Alfred C. OLSON at the residence of the parents of the bride in Gaylord on Thursday, October 15. The happy couple will receive the heartiest congratulations of all our people who will welcome them. At Home, after November 2., in this village. (22 Oct 1908)

-The Central Drug Store has changed hands, Nels P. OLSON having sold his interest to his son, Alfred C., who will continue the business. He has always lived here and is acquainted with nearly everybody in the county, and has proven his business ability sufficiently to assure his success. Mr. ROESER will remain in the store as pharmacist. Alfred is congratulated on every side and our people are glad that he will remain a citizen of "the only town on the map." (21 Oct 1909)


Olive E. GOODRICH

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:
-Cards are out announcing the marriage of Olive E. GOODRICH, and Alfred C. OLSON at the residence of the parents of the bride in Gaylord on Thursday, October 15. The happy couple will receive the heartiest congratulations of all our people who will welcome them. At Home, after November 2., in this village. (22 Oct 1908)


Frank D. PHELPS

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:
-Cards are out announcing the marriage of Frank D. PHELPS of this village and Miss Eva HINDS of Flint, at that city on the 25th inst. "At Home" in Grayling after December 1st. Mr. PHELPS is one of our most popular young men, and his bride will be warmly welcomed with him by our people. (29 Oct 1908)


Eva HINDS

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:
-Cards are out announcing the marriage of Frank D. PHELPS of this village and Miss Eva HINDS of Flint, at that city on the 25th inst. "At Home" in Grayling after December 1st. Mr. PHELPS is one of our most popular young men, and his bride will be warmly welcomed with him by our people. (29 Oct 1908)

-Mr. and Mrs. E. H. BAKER, and little son of Flint are spending the week with her sister, Mrs. Frank PHELPS. (22 Apr 1909)

-Mrs. Frank PHELPS has been visiting the past week at her old home in Stanton. (2 Dec 1909)


CLACKEN

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. B. CALLAHAN entertained three sisters last week, Mrs. CLACKEN, of Battle Creek, Mrs. SHANAHAN of Grayling and Mrs. T. BRENNAN of Deward. (5 Nov 1908)


Mrs. Clacken BRADY

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. B. CALLAHAN entertained three sisters last week, Mrs. CLACKEN, of Battle Creek, Mrs. SHANAHAN of Grayling and Mrs. T. BRENNAN of Deward. (5 Nov 1908)


August AMOS

The following information extracted from the 1880 Census of Rush, Shiawassee, MI:
name - August AMOS
a.27
b.Wurtemburg, Germany
occupation - Farmer
married to Emma
f.b.Wurtemburg, Germany
m.b.Wurtemburg, Germany

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:
-Thomas AMOS and wife have returned to their home at Henderson, after making his brother, August AMOS, a visit. They were well pleased with Grayling and Portage lake. (6 Sep 1906)


Emma

The following information extracted from the 1880 Census of Rush, Shiawassee, MI:
name - Emma AMOS
a.20
b.MI
married to August AMOS
f.b.OH
m.b.OH

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. A. H. AMOS has been with her parents, who are past eighty years of age, and are both in critical condition for the past three weeks at their home near Owosso. Report gives but little hope of their recovery. (26 Nov 1908)

-RESOLUTION OF CONDOLANCE.
Again the angel of death has visited the home of our esteemed sister Emma AMOS and taken from her the beloved mother and father, Therefore be it
Resolved, That we as a committee appointed, adopt the following resolutions, we in behalf of the members of the Marvin Relief Corps No. 162, tender to our sister the love and sympathy in the lonely hours of her bereavement, and be it further
Resolved, That we with her, show our loving spirit and tender thoughts, one for another in our loved order. The home is vacant, they will be missed, but we feel assured that our Heavenly Father has called them to the full enjoyment of that sweet rest promised those that love Him, and be it further
Resolved, That our little words of kindness can not console her, but we commend her to the Love of Him who will never forsake nor leave her, and may she look to Him for strength and comfort, and say, it is Thy will, not mine, be done, and be it
Further Resolved, A copy of these resolutions be spread on the record of this Corps and also given to our local paper for publication.
REBECCA WRIGHT
AMANDA TYLER
ELIZA BROTT
Committee. (18 Mar 1909)


Nora AMOS

The following information extracted from the 1880 Census of Rush, Shiawassee, MI:
name - Nora AMOS
a.2
b.MI
f.b.Wurtemburg, Germany
m.b.OH


Mrs. ROCKHILL

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.
Mrs. ROCKHILL of Toledo is visiting her son, Ray HINTON, at the Dickinson Ranche. (26 Nov 1908)


Ray HINTON

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.
Mrs. ROCKHILL of Toledo is visiting her son, Ray HINTON, at the Dickinson Ranche. (26 Nov 1908)


ROCKHILL

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.
Mrs. ROCKHILL of Toledo is visiting her son, Ray HINTON, at the Dickinson Ranche. (26 Nov 1908)


Mrs. ROCKHILL

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.
Mrs. ROCKHILL of Toledo is visiting her son, Ray HINTON, at the Dickinson Ranche. (26 Nov 1908)


D. LAMPHERE

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. D. LAMPHERE went to visit at her old home at Caro about three weeks ago, and was taken ill and is yet unable to come home. (3 Dec 1908)


Mrs. D. LAMPHERE

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. D. LAMPHERE went to visit at her old home at Caro about three weeks ago, and was taken ill and is yet unable to come home. (3 Dec 1908)


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. L. W. COLTER had the pleasure of entertaining her sisters, Mrs. BAKER of Owosso and Mrs. HAINES of Henderson, for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a surprise, as she had not seen them for fifteen years. (3 Dec 1908)


BAKER

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. L. W. COLTER had the pleasure of entertaining her sisters, Mrs. BAKER of Owosso and Mrs. HAINES of Henderson, for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a surprise, as she had not seen them for fifteen years. (3 Dec 1908)


Mrs. BAKER

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. L. W. COLTER had the pleasure of entertaining her sisters, Mrs. BAKER of Owosso and Mrs. HAINES of Henderson, for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a surprise, as she had not seen them for fifteen years. (3 Dec 1908)


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