At a regular meeting of Grand Ledge Lodge No. 179 of F. A. M., Dec. 15, 1877, the following named persons were elected officers for the ensuing year: Hugh Rossman, W. M., Marvin T. Streeter, S. W.; Isaac M. Brown, J. W., Samuel Chadwick, Sec’y; Francis M. Kent, Treas.; Albert Newkirk, S. D.; Henry M. O’Neil, J. D.; Henry Swegles, Tyler. Regular meeting of the Lodge on Saturday, on or before the full moon in each month.
-S. CHADWICK, Sec’y.
The Grand Ledge Independent was founded in 1871 and published through 2018. After more than a century of serving the community, the newspaper's closure marked the end of an era for local news coverage in Grand Ledge, Michigan.
Mr. R. G. Abbey is getting along slow ly but surely with his new house. It is a fine building so far. James McConnell died at his home in Wacousta, Sunday, the 20th inst. His funeral took place at Compton church, Tuesday, at 1 o’clock. Burried under Masonic honors. He was born in the city…
Being Made in Defense of Simeon Kent, Who Shot His Brother. The arguments in the case of the People against Simeon Kent, charged with assault with intent to kill his brother Seth, are being made in the Circuit Court at Mason this afternoon, and the case may go to the jury tonight. Great interest is…
WAS RETURNING HOME FROM HIS WORK When He Was Hit By A Passing Automobile A very sad accident occurred Wednesday evening which snuffed out the life of a Grand Ledge youth Sherman L. Tidd and son Sherman V. aged seventeen years were returning from work In Lansing. They had ridden with fellow workmen as far…
SAD RESULTS OF A QUARREL AT WILLIAMSTON Williamston, Mich., Sept. 30 – Simon and Seth Kent, brothers, who have farms south of the village, went to Mason yesterday, and while there quarreled over some business. After returning home the quarreling was renewed. Simon became enraged and seized a double-barreled gun and fired both barrels at…
Miss Catherine Chase entertained her sister Vivian of Greenville over last week end. On Saturday evening in honor of the guest, Miss Chase entertained a party of twelve young ladles, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harrod at a Bridge party. First honors went to Miss Alice Becker and second to Miss Harriet…
L. C Tubbs Dies Suddenly; Grand Rapids Woman Dies During Visit. Special to the State Journal, GRAND LEDGE, Dec. 31.—L. C. Tubbs, 65, manager of the local Standard Oil station for years, was found dead at his place of business Monday evening at 7 o’clock, death being due to apoplexy. He leaves hie wife, and…
