1929-10-10; Saline Observer

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THE
VOLUME 48
SALINE, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICH.,        THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10,1929
NUMBER 51
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USE THIS 3-WAY CHECK!
Only a gasoline refined, to produce the utmost in motoring efficiency can meet the triple test. Some gasolines give an extra-quick start but lack power; others
may have an abundance of power but are too hard to
start and lack a quick pick-up for traffic driving.
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ways: for starting, acceleration, power and mileage,
and when you do that—you'll be a confirmed Dixie
user.
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Orders may be Left at Henderson's.   Phone 272.
Westside Garage
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The WoiM Series
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SALINE WOTiAW-CLDB Hf t STS IZr—,
The Saline Woman's Club held their *** &JbfJ?nt. ^-f1* "f Wtt*
first meetinf October 1st at the home^f ^J^^^^fM;
of the president, Mrs. W. E. Dietiker.
The roll call was "Saline "Landmarks'." After the business meeting
the president gave her greetings.
A very interesting paper,, "History
of Saline," was given by Mrsff Agnes
Barr. "•■     -   •-',.
Mrs. Juanita Alexander favored us
with two vocal numbers, accompanied
by "Miss Vesta Mills at the piano, followed with two piano selections by
Wesley Dietiker.
The meeting adjourned to meej.
again October 15 at the M. fE. church",*
it being guest night.- - *'
HISTORY OY SALINE
The first wliite man to settle in Saline was Leonard Miller, in 1826.   He
built the first house here.    Previous
village   around   a   salt   spring   just
«-ons, also had a place in Saline, but
all are gone now. The only factory
here now is a handle factory, owned
by Thomas Shurtz, and two flour
mills south of the village.
Tile first church to be established
was the Baptist, in 1831, on May 20.
In that year twelve members of the
Presbyterian church of Newark, "N.
Y., came to Saline, on May 29, 1831
and on July 18 they met and took the
name of the Presbyterian church of
SMine.
, The Methodist society was organiz-
i| in 1833.
""The first school inside the village
was built in 1830 and I have been told
it stood about where Ben Uphaus now
lives. The first brick school house
stood on the lot occupied by the residences of Fred Burkhart and Dr. T. B.
to this Saline had been the home of
the Red men, who had a flourishing   Henderson.   The present school build-
ing was built in 1868.
south of the present village,  and a !    '.fhe post office was established in
burying ground on the-'east-bank of
Saline river, which was -much larger
than at the present time. Many Indian relics have "been found in this
resting place of the dead.
In the winter of 1794-95 General I
Anthony Wayne camped just south of j
town on land now owned by William ;
H. Barr. The burying ground was j
just back of Wayne's camping place, j
The second white settler was Dan- I
iel Cross, who built near Miller, and !
their places were used as taverns, or |
inns,' as they were often called. !
Orrin Fuller came in 1828, Samuel
Cross and George Miller in 1830.
Orange Risdon purchased his land in
1324 but did not settle until some
years later.
The first school house in the township was bir'* about a mile west of
the present village in the winter of
1830-31. It was mainly through the
efforts of Russell Briggs that this
was accomplished. The first mill was
a saw mill, erected by Chester and
Orrin Parsons, about two miles south
of the village.
The first frame house to be built
was erected by Orrin Parsons in 1829.
It is still standing" and is occupied by
Harold Finch.
In August, 1824, Orange Risdon entered the northeast quarter of section
1. He selected the foundation of a
future great city. Surrounded on ail
sides by lovely, fertile country capable of providing food in abundance,
and also water for manufacturing
purposes, it seemed an ideal spot for
a village.
In 1832 Mr. Risdon platted the village to which he gave the name of
Saline, after the river and township,
which already had been named. Since
1830, with Orange Risdon as postmas
ter.
Although Mr. Risdon's dream of a
great city has not come true, Saline
is a fine village and with a few improvements would be one of the finest
villages in Michigan.
Mrs. Agnes Barr.
the original survey several additions
have been made as they were needed,
the first one in January, 184S, by
David S. Haywood. After this none
were made until the railroad was
completed. In May A. H. Risdon
made a large addition to the village
and a few months later one was nd-
ded by Harvey Bennett, who surveyed
and platted a number of blocks in
Lodi township, adjoining the village
on the north, and in 1871 Russell
Mills made another addition.
Orange Risdon built the first house
in the village, which for ten years
was used for a tavern. The first
store in the village was established
by a Mr. Finch and it was in the parlor of Mr. Risdon's house. In 1832
Mr. Finch erected the first store building, on the corner of Michigan avenue and Ann Arbor street, the site
now occupied by the Saline Savings
Bank. The second to enter business
was Caleb VanHusen.
In 1863 a company was formed by
men of the village and township to
manufacture salt. A building was
erected and a derrick put up, but af-
rer three unsuccessful attempts to
sink a well the project was abandoned-
There has always existed a doubt
in the minds of many whether the
contractor acted in good faith. That
salt has been made here in years gone
by is proved. Iron kettles have oeen
found which had been used for that
purpose.
Saline has never been noted as a
manufacturing center, yet there has
always been more or less of it done
here. The Schuyler mill was "built
in 1848 by Schuyler Hevwood. A mi;
is still standing in the same,,,
is idle.
In 1870 Schairer Brothers established an extensive business in making
wagons, buggies,-and fine carriages.
Some of their buildings are still
standing.
In 1853 James Seeley started a tannery business on Henry street. This
was purchased"* by Christian Helber
and later given to his son, Eugene
NEWSY NOTES FROM
s THE CLINTON "LOCAL
.^NTothing has been heard of Mrs.
Merle Greenfield, who disappeared on
the evening of September 29, after
an automobile accident near the
Bridgewater town hall. Mr. Greenfield has authorized the printing oi
bills, giving a description of his wife
and offering a reward, which will be
mailed to all the police departments
and Sheriffs' offices throughout this
vicinity.
Several from here were in Saline
Sunday evening to attend the dedication of the new pipe organ at the
Methodist Episcopal church. The recital was given by Mrs. Margaret
MaeGregor of the TJ. of M. school of
music faculty. Those attending from
here were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hause,
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Kimball, Mrs. J.
T. Clark, Mrs. Hazel Barnard, Mrs.
J. R. Foreman and W. S. Kimball.
Thirty relatives gathered Sunday at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Service to celebrate the 89th birthday
anniversary of her father, Charles
Sturm. A beautiful birthday cake
was a feature of the dinner. It was
a gift from his nieces and nephews,
and bore the inscription "Greetings,
"Uncle Charlie, on 89th Birthday."
The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Becker and George Sturm of De
troit; Ed. Sturm of Fremont, Ohio;
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gauss of Saline;
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rhein of Ann Arbor; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walz and
daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Braun,
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Braun, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Braun and Mrs. Ella
Schoettle and daughter of Jackson;
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schleh of Sand
lake; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Esslinger
of Ypsilanti; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben
Gauss of Dexter.
Mr. Sturm is Clinton's oldest business man, having been engaged in the
harness business here continuously for
63 years, and a familiar figure in the
community.
Miss Kate M. Cotton, an aged resident of the village, died Saturday evening at 10:15 at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Oliver Hewlett, in whose home
she had lived for two and one-half
years.
Relatives and friends attending the
funeral service from out of town
were Mrs. Martha Cotton-Robbins o'f
Holland; Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Hammond of Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Cotton and Mrs. Eleanor Cotton
of Saline; Mrs. Edith Smith of Tecumseh; Mrs. Mae Hull of Toledo;
Mrs. A. B. Park and son, Mrs. Carrie
Rich and Miss Florence Green of Adrian.
Christian Science Notes
The Christian Science Society of
Saline holds its services in the hall
above the Citizens bank Sunday at
10:30 a. m.
Subject: Are Sin, Disease and
"Death fReal?
Testimonial meeting Wednesday
evening at 7:30.
A cordial invitation is given to all.
Sunday school immediately follows
the morning service to which pupils
under 20 may be admitted.
Special discount on all orders for
Fertilizer either phoned in or personally left at our office. Saline Mercantile Company.
P. t. A. PLANS DISCUSSED    „
FOR., THE  ENSUENGr YEAH
Get Acquainted Evening Planned for
Opening Meeting.
At a recent meeting,of the executive board of the P. T. A. plans were
discussed for the year. It is the aim
to more fully co-ordinate the forces
of home, school and community for
the welfare of the children To do so
the teachers, parents and patrons
should become better acquainted and
for this purpose a "Get Acquainted"
evening is planned for the October
meeting, with refreshments and a
social time. It is also the plan, with
the cooperation of the teachers, to
have a short session .previous to one
meeting during the year so that those
interested may see the regular classes in operation.
The Boy Seouts and Camp Fire
Girls will assist, putting on demonstrations of their work. • The .committees will provide programs for the
meetings as is the custom. The regular meeting will be held on the third
Monday evening in each month.
Watch for announcement of the
programs.
MRS. ADAM SEITZ
Dorothy, aged 55 years, wife of
Adam Seitz of Lodi, died Saturday
morning after a lingering illness. She
was born in Wurtembeg, Germany,
January 10, 1874, coming to this
country in 1890 and has since made
her home in Washtenaw county.
She is survived -by her husband:
two sons, Fred of Ann Arbor and
Carl at home; two daughters, Mrs.
Emma Frederick of Ann Arbor and
Anna at home; a sister, Mrs. Herman
Schallhorn of Ann Arbor; two brothers, Frederick Feuerbacher of Ann
Arbor and Michael Feuerbacher of
Detroit, several brothers and sisters
in Germany, and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at Trinity
Lutheran church, Rev. Adolf Lederer
offieiating. Interment in Fairvicw
cemetery, Ann Arbor.
Methodist Church Notes
S. Schofield, Minister
"No man is rich who sells out his
friends to make profits."
Morning worship Sunday, October
18, at 10:00. Sermon subject: "Divine Approach."
Bible school at 11:15. E. L. Cramer,
superintendent.
'Epworth League devotional meeting at 6:30.   Evening service at 7:30.
Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7:30.
Choir meeting Thursday evening at
7:00.
The Whatsoever Class will meet
with Mrs. Harry Holmes on Friday
evening at 7:30. All the ladies of the
church are invited to this meeting.
THE OBSERVER LINERS
Wanted—Hay.
26-F2.
Carl  Smith, phone
39tf
For   Sale—Half  bed,   springs   and
mattress.
Complete  stocks at lowest prices
at Dietiker's.
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For"*Sale—Fine Wool ram. Herman
Kohler, phone 143-F3. 51tf
For Sale—Two rat terrier puppies.
Albert Niethammer. 52
For Sale or Rent—Good farm.   A.
E. Cole, phone 193-F13.       , 51tf
For Sale—Estate Heatrola.   Lydia
Schweitzer, phone 192-F24. 51
Naptha for cleaning purposes,  at
the Wiedman Auto Company.
For   Sale—Sow   with   nine   pigs.
Fred Walker, phone 149-F32.       1
Eor Sale—Round Oak heater in
good condition. Henry Cornish, phone
168. 51
orSale—Chester White sow and 10
pigs 5 weeks old. Emanuel Lambarth, phone 136-F33. 52
Dance at Mooreville Saturday evening, October 12. Good music in attendance.    Everybody invited.
USE WONDER fEEED FOR THOSE
LAYING HENS. . NONE BETTER
SALINE MERCANTILE COMPANY.
For Sale—About 8 acres corn in
shock, cut before frost; also good
weat straw in barn. Wm. Schnir-
ring, at the farm. 52
The ladies of St. Paul's church
will serve a chicken supper on Friday
evening, October 18 in the church dining room. Supper served from 5:30.
Everybody is cordially invited.
1928 CHEVROLET SEDAN
Good Green Duco, good tires, bumpers and spare tire. This car has an
excellent motor which" we have carefully checked over.
A Car With an OK That Counts.
GEO. V. COOK & SON
Authorized Chevrolet Dealers
1927 CHEVROLET COUPE
An exceptionally good car for a
pickup.   Has wide rear deck opening
for a good sized box.   Gray Tan Duco Finish.
A Car With an OK That Counts.
GEO. V. COOK & SON  *
Authorized Chevrolet Dealers
Chevrolet Imperial Landau, 1927
This is the fkind of a used Car that
we are all looking for. Less than
8,000 miles, fully equipped with Bal-
crank bumpers, spare tire, etc. Excellent dark gray Duco finish. Of
course it is guaranteed.
GEO. V. COOK & SON
Authorized Chevrolet Dealers
For   Sale—Good, dry  wood.    Jay
Harmon, phone 228. 33tf
For Sale—Red Star gas-oil range.
Inquire at this office. 50tf
Good crates at reasonable prices*
O. Briggs, phone 137-F14.
Acetylene  welding by  an  expeit
Wiedman Auto Company.
Nearly new Buick sedan in excellent condition.   Wiedman Auto Co.
For Sale or Rent—Desirable house*;
Inquire of A. J. Warren, phone 17.
For Sale—Size 18 Garland heater,
good as new. Arthur Day, phone
152. ' 1
Ready furnished rooms for light
housekeeping. 400 East Michigan
avenue. 52
For Sale—Two registered Duroc*
Jersey boars. Jack Arend, phone
151-F11. 51
Wanted—To buy all kinds of hay.
E. Ii'. Klager, Bridgewater, phone
186-F11.
For genuine fuel for every maeffiiiie
use our Better Gasoline. Henderson's
Dixie Service.
Alemiting service for all makes of
cars. Prices reasonable. Wiedman
Auto Company. *
For Sale—Jungers range in excellent condition; also Perfection oil
stove.   Phone 220. 46tf
For Sale—Melons and tomatoes
While they last. In town Wednesdays
and Saturdays.   Emil Milkey.   50tf
Place your order for the GeneiSal
Electric Refrigerator with us.
Uphaus & Schroen.
Use Avicol Tablets for White Diai-
rhoea and Cholera and keep those-
chicks healthy.   Saline Mercantile Co.
The Trinity Lutheran church will
Serve a fried chicken supper Oct. 10
at the opera house, from 5:30 until
all are served.   Everyone welcome.
Hear the New Radiola No. 33,
$86.25 complete.
UPHAUS & SCHROEN
R. C. A. Dealers
Apples are now ready at the Woodward Fruit Farm 3 miles east o£
Manchester. Eating, cooking and ciu _*
apples 50c to $2.50 per bushel.     52
For Sale—Roll top desk, oak, large
size; large rocker, oak, done in brown
leather; large patent-Rocker;-oak,*
done in green leather.. Mrs. C. F,
Unterkircher, 213 E. Mich. Ave.
1925 CHEVROLET SEDAN
This car is priced far below its actual value. Has Blue Duco finish. We
have thoroughly checked this car and
can recommend it.
GEO. V". COOK & SON
Authorized Chevrolet Dealers
1926 CHEVROLET COUPE
Very low mileage. Brand new
Goodyear tires. Motor like new. No
dents in fenders and finish just as it
came from the factory.
GEO. V. COOK & SON
Authorized Chevrolet Dealers
1928 CHEVROfLET SEDAN
This four door car is excellent for
family use.   In good condition and a
very serviceable car.
Only $145 down.
A Car With an OK That Counts.
GEO. V. COOK & SON
Authorized Chevrolet Dealers
1926 CHEVROfLET COUfPEx
Body refinished, new tires, motor
reconditioned. A real buy for service.
Only $80 or your old car as down
payment, balance G. M. A. C. terms.
GEO. V. COOK & SON
Authorized Chevrolet Dealers
LATE 1926 CHEVROLET COACH
This car has the gray fDuco finish,
and spark and gas controls above the
steering wheel.- New tires and overhauled motor. Only $80 or your old-
car as down payment. Balance G. M.
A. C. terms.
GEO. V. COOK & SON
Authorized Chevrolet "Dealers
For Sale—Large Round Oak heater,
hard coal fixtures, perfectly good,
$25.00
Large quantity of fruit jars.
Half bed, springs and mattress; also 18x18 ingrain corpet, very cheap.
Crystal electric \,d.sher, $25.00.
1926 Essex coach, driven 20,000
miles. Lots of service left. $200
takes it. Terms or trade—what have
you?
Virgil Mood, phone 258, Saline, evenings.
BIG REDUCTION IN ICE BOXES
Many Below Cost
Regular price $38 Hibbard'Ice Box, -
now only $26.
Regular $42 Hibbard Ic'e Box, now
below cost—$29.
Regular .30 Furniture City Ice
Box, for quick sale at only $21.
Regular $35 Furniture City Ice
Box, another bargain at only $24.50.
Small ice chest, regular price
$13.20, you may get it if you hurry
at $9.24.
H. GROSS & SONS.
Wanted—People in this vicinity
who have any legal printing required
in the settlement of estates, etc., to
have it sent to this newspaper. The
rates are universal in such matters,
and to have your notices appear in
this -paper it is only necessary to ask
the Probate Judge to send them here.