Was a Resident of Oneida Fifty-Eight Years Robert Somerville, a respected resident of Oneida township for nearly sixty years, died at his home southwest of this city Friday, June 14, at the advanced age of over 83 years. Mr. Somerville was born in Glasgow, Scotland, November 23, 1828. He came to America and located in Canada…
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…
While not unexpected, yet the death, on sunday morning last, at about 11 o’clock, of Dr. S. S. Messenger, caused a feeling of profound sadness to pervade the community. Dr. Messenger had practiced his profession in this village for more than a quarter of a century, and was well known by all. He had been…
DEGREES CONFERRED The Royal Arch Masons met Monday evening in regular convocation. After a business session, the Past and Most Excellent Master degree was conferred. This was followed by a buffet luncheon. SURPRISE ON THE BICES Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bice were surprised at their home last Sunday, by a group of relatives who wished…
Cornelius E. Powell, aged 46, passed away in Harper hospital, Detroit, last Saturday morning. He was taken to Detroit a week ago Tuesday for an operation. Mr. Powell was employed in the Grand Ledge Chair Company’s plant where he worked until a month ago when his health began to fail. The funeral services were held…
J. Frost expected in town soon. Mr. Aaron J. Reed this week adorned our table with a beautiful bouquet. Isaac Stettse, a prominent man in business circles at Charlotte, died last Monday. The Lansing reform club goes to Portland next week on an excursion. A young man living in Windsor township, named French, was arrested…
