1929-11-14; Saline Observer

              THE
VOLUME 49
SALINE, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICH., THURSDAY,-NOVEMBER 14,, 1929 -
NUMBER 4
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YOUR BOY—WHAT ABOUT HIS
FUTURE?
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You're Life Insurance—you say—will-take
care of his complete education. But chances
are you'll live to see him through j prep
school and even college. What then? Will.
the money be there to meet his needs?
A Savings Account, started for, him now
will solve that problem. - Added to regularly and with the 3% interest we (pay, it will
soon amount tQ a tidy sum.
Do your duty by that lad and start
an Account, here for him today.
Saline Savings Bank
The One Story Bank one the Corner
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The Melancholy Days
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American Legion And
j      -    Boy Scouts? Benefit
TSie Quality Grocery
PHONE 86
FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT
Annual 0. E. S. County,
Convention Meets Here
SECURE "LICENSES'
TO HUNT DEER
Splendid Program Featured the Occasion—Election of Officers.
Impressive List From Saline and Vicinity.
20 MULE TI
Get 3 to i
ram  any
using 20
times more suds
soap—simply by
ule Team Borax
The'annual convention of Waslitenaw County Order of Eastern Star
met in Saline "Friday, November 8.
The afternoon was taken up.with
the business meeting. and election of
officers, and the following program
was given: „ ' "  *
fBTarce, "A Little Stage Struck," by
the "Misses Evelyn and. Alma Ernst.
Play, "Eva Sprague Goodrich's
Brilliant Idea."
CHARACTES
Eva Rawson, Milan—Who is chairman, of the committee.
Ivan Trebilcox, "Milan—Who is observing.
Emma Vickers, Chelsea—Who
hates turkey suppers. . .«   '
Ruby Bates, Dexter—Who is call- ,
ed a bargain hunter. j
Ethel Slittler, Ann Arbor—Who
doesn't want an entertainment.
Anna Briggs, Saline—Who is always late.
Eva Sprague Goodrich, Ann Arbor
—Who has a brilliant idea.
Place:  Saline, Mich.
Time:  November 8, 1929.
Solo, Miss Katherine Briggs.
Closing the program, all sang "God
Be With You Till We Meet Again."
after which the meeting, was adjourned. ' ,
The new officers are:
President—fMfrs. Lerah Denton of
Milan.
First Vice President—Luman Sea-
mans, Ypsilanti.
Second Vice President—Mrs. Mary
Steinbach, Dexter. i
Secretary-Treasurer—Mrs. Kather-
ine S. Groomes, Ann Arbor. i
At 5:30 the ladies of St. Paul's
church served a banquet.
In the evening the work was put
pn by the different officers *of the
county.
Several of the Grand Officers were
present, including Grand Cond. Mrs.
N.   B.   Pike;   Grand  Electra,   ""Sirs, j
Spaulding; Worthy Matron, Mary 11
Stuart of Femdale and Mr. Eggle- '
son, president, of Wayne county. [
Those from Saline and vicinity who
have secured deer hunting licenses
are A. K. fLee, George J. Klager, William. Burkhardt. Arthur Armbruster,
Rudolph Gross, Grover Winkle, fD. D
Tanner, F. J. Marion, Eugene Betz,
Jacob Finkbeiner, L. E. Fairbank.
Alfred Kuebler, J. W. Harmon, Mr.
and Mrs. fLee Tescher, Theodore
Stimpson, Jacob Maurer, Mark Sugden and Elmer Boettner.
Mrs. Tescher has* always accompanied Mr. Tescher on his trips, but
this is the first time she has gone prepared to shoot bear or deer, and all
are hoping she will get her quota.
HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE
Miss Gugerty and Miss Sears Suffer
Heavy  Loss   Saturday. •
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"The home of Miss Gugerty and Miss
Sears, located on North Maple avenue, was totally destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. The origin of the
fire is not known, but probably
started from sparks form the chimney, as it was first discovered ablaze
0*5. the roof.
The contents of the first floor were
saved, but nothing could be taken
from the second floor as the flames
spread rapidly. The loss is partially covered by insurance;
As soon as convenient the ladies
expect to rebuild, the lower part cf
the house being in such shape that it
is deemed feasible to convert it into
a bungalow.
' Big Home Talent Minstrel and Vaude-
i ville  Show Billed For
November 21-22.
A treat is in store for Saline and
vicinity, when local talent will appear
in a blackface minstrel, accompanied
by vaudeville and comedy acts, in the
opera house on the evenings of Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22,
for the benefit of the American Legion
and the Boy Scouts.
Intensive rehearsals are in progress
and by the time the curtain goes up
on the first act a week from tonight
the various members of the troupe
will be as near letter perfect in thier
parts as it is possible to make them.
The minstrel program will be presented by 40 local entertainers. First-
come the funny ends, Edward A. Harper, Walter Towler, Max Fosdick,
Adolf Lindemann, "Carl Woelper and
Dwight Hoppie, who can give a good
account of themselves as singers and
dancers. Such ballad singers as
George Martin, Dorothy Tower, Edward Henne, Harold Miller,. Harrison
Harwood and M. W. fBifartin will b3
very much in evidence.
A splendid singing" chorus, comprising Jack Johnston, Andrew Hartman,
Archie Lawrence, N. J. Wardell, Elmer Lange, Robert Klught, Helen
Schmidt, Armine and Doris'Westfall,
and many others will do their share,
as* will the Broadway girls in songs
and dances. Erwin Schmid and Edgar Westfall will deliver laughing material in wholesale lots.
There will be a presentation of- "My
Old Kentucky Home," ia which all of
the company will take part.
A "more complete list of those taking part will probably appear in our
next issue.
Mrs. M. W. Martin will preside at
the piano and there will be a free
band concert each (night in front of
the opera house at 7:30. The shows
will begin at 8:15. Special wardrobe,
scenery and stage settings.
The American Legion and Boy
Scouts promise in this one of the bes£
home talent minstrel shows ever
staged in Saline, Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22. Don't forget the time and place.
Will Spend Christmas in Delhi, India
FEAR TULAREMIA IS
- m LENAWEE COUNTY
George Glenn Wood, son,, of Mrs.
Ida A. Wood of Omaha, Nebraska,
left October 31 for New York City
and on November 6 sailed on a business trip to Karachi, India. He is
scheduled to spend Christmas day in
the British India capital city. He will
visit other foreign countries before
returning to the states*.
Mr. Wood spent a short time here
a year agod with his mother on their
return trip of a Mediterranean-Nor-
To stop at DIXIE Station?, everywhere in the, 10-
""    ' , Ohio,
South
Dakota) whenever you need gas, oil or service, is like
taking your own DIXIE Station with you on. your
trip.
Use DIXIE Quality and DIXIE Service and
your ear will Run Better, Go Farther, Last
Longer and Cost Less to Operate.
STAEBLER OIL COMPANY
Orders niay be left at Henderson's.    Phone 272.
' way cruise.
Wood.
He is a nephew of A. A.
Fred
iS  of tularemia infection in
ffalnawfte county rabbits was expressed a few days ago when two rabbits I „ *'feQ   lJUCI1>. '
from    the    bounty    sent    to    Ann, Sunday   m<™
Arbor   were   found   to show decided ,
tendencies toward the disease. i
This disease which attacks rabbits,'
FRED OUCH
Olich,
Westside Garage
KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRES AND TUBES
Quality, better than ever; prices,
LOWER THAN EVER!
Expert General' Repairing, All Makes of Cars
STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS
JOHN DICKS  ' BERT GILLEN
aged   60   years,   died
at   Bethel   Faith
home at Bridgewater.   He was born
in Russia.
He is survived by the widow, Anna,
, .     , „ in .Russia; a daughter, Olga, in North
is not so dangerous for humans when  _ ,   . __ .,. .
f° " f™5." ,    . ,   . °    tf      Dakota,   and. two  sons,   Julius   and
the meat has been cooked, but the in-   -■_,„,.,,;''_„»    ,-„   »,,_,.;„    „„..   __.„__.„i
_,.■..•       . ■ _   , 4.    . * Ferdinand,   in   Russia,   and -several
fections   is   spread- by   contact   on
cuts   or   infections   on   the human,
bing.   There is no outward evidence'
of   the   disease   in a rabbit, the only
places   that   the   infection   attacks
being the organs and glands. ' s
Hunters are advised by local veteri- j
narians to ward against possible in- :
fection by carrying a bottle of denat- j
ured alcohol or other good disinfect- |
ant   with   which   to clean the hands j
THE OBSERVER LINEEs
Classified Advertising
6c per line first insertion, 4c per line
each subsequent insertion.
"MINEVIUM CHARGE, 25 CENTS
Wanted—Hay.    Carl Smith, phone
26-F2. 33tf
Complete  stocks  at lowest prices
at Dietiker's.
For Sale—Minnows.   Joe Camburn,
phone 180, Saline. " "*
Used Tools—Spreaders, Plows and
Harrows.    Parsons & Dodge.
For Sale—Six month offd Black Top
ram.   Mrs. C. Haas, phone 141-F22.
For Sale—-Round Oak heater with
coal fixtures, .20. Edw. J. Muir.   4tf
Wood for sale.
Parsons & Dodge.
Get your battery charged up be-]
fore winter.   No cHaifge for changing.'
Barney's Garage, phone Saline 151-
F12.
The ladies of the M. E. church will
serve dinner at 11:30 Friday in the
dining room of the "Methodist to which
the public is invited.
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2:00
o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the
residence, with Rev. H-s A. Ulrich of
Bethel Tabernacle, Milwaukee, Wis.,
officiating. Interment in Oak Grove
cemeteryT
ROTARY CLUB
Members  of the Rotary  Club
thoroughly after skinning and cleaning a rabbit. In this way any danger
may be avoided.—Addison Courier.
CAMP FIRE  NEVgS
The Camp Fire Girls held a party .
Monday night at the home of Velma (
Jedele, for the initiation of seven'
new members. Exciting games were ■
played. We are all very sorry that i
our guardian, Miss Stone, cannot be j
with us on account of illness. Miss j
Robillard is our assistant guardian.    *
gaged in a spelling contest at theii
meeting last Thursday.
Some very good talent was uncovered. The group composed of C. A.
Curtiss, Charles, Parsons, Fred Wiedman, Lee Tescher, Dr. -Woodbridge
and Dr. Wallace, won.
Following the contest plans for future community service were discussed.
Christian Science Notes
The Christian Science Society o*
Saline holds its services in the hall
above the Citizens bank Sunday at
10:30 a. m.
Testimonial    meeting    Wednesday
Subject: Mortals and Immortals,
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.
CARD OF THANKS '
We wish to thank the kind friends
and neighbors, the fire department,
and.the phone girls for their part in
working so tirelessly to save our
property.
Miss Gugerty,
Katherine Sears.
For Sale—Household goods, all up-
to-date, including electric player piano. Inquire above Saline Confectionery, on the corner.
Another 1929 Chevrolet Six
This coacl^ has the popular gray
Duco finish". The mileage and price
are both low. The tires are good ami
the finish, like new. Of course it carries our O. K. and guarantee.
Save .150.00- on this car and drive
a Six; small down payment, balance
G. M. A. G. terms.
GEO. V. COOK & SON
Authorized Chevrolet Dealers
1925 GHEVROLET COACH
Motor' overhauled, new pistons,
pins, rings, and all bearings tightened. The finish and top are good. The
Opportunity of a lifetime if you want
a cheap, good closed car.
Price reduced to"$150.00, down payment only §60.00 or your old car.
■     GEO. V. COOK & SON
Authorized Chevrolet Dealers
Used   Tractors—15-30,   10-20   and
Fordson.   Parsons & Dodge.
Acetylene  welding by  an  expert
Wiedman Auto Company.
For Sale—-Plymouth Rock pullets.
John Probyn, phone 1S0-F21.
Good crates at reasonable prices.
O. Briggs, phone 137-F14. '
Naptha for  cleaning purposes,   at
the "Wiedman Auto Company.
For Sate—House and lot on West
McKay street, §1,250.    Edw. J. Muir.
An eight roll Corn Husker in first
class condition.   Parsons & Dodge.
For Sale—Poland China boars and
sows.   Rex Gleason, phone 195-F2.   -1
Wanted—To buy all kinds of hay.
E. L. Klager^ Bridgewater, phone
186-F11.'     *
For genuine fuel for every machine
use our Better Gasoline. Henderson's
Dixie Service.
FOR SALE OR RENT
My home on Michigan avenue. Burt
Derendinger.
For Sale—-Cows; your choice of
two out of five. D. B. Haeussler,
phone 147-F23. «     5
Alemiting service^for all makes of
cars. Prices reasonable. Wiedman
Auto Company.
To Rent—House at 113 East Henry street. Inquire of Adolph Linde-
man, phone 213-F3. 6
For Sale-^—Registered Black Top
ram; also late potatoes. Arthur Heininger, phone 194-F2. .       3tf
For Sale—44 head of Shropshire
sheep; also large heating stove, j""].
L. Cramer, 1% miles E. of Saline.    4
Use Avicol Tablets for White Dia-.-
rhoea and Cholera and keep those-
chicks healthy.   Saline Mercantile Co.
Place your order for the .General
Electric Refrigerator with us.
Uphaus & Schroen.
USE WONDER FEED FOR THOSE
LAYING* HENS.     NONE  BETTER
SALINE MERCANTILE COMPAZsY-
Will buy your auto, old or wrecked. We also sell parts. Barney's
Garage,    Call Saline phone 151-F12.
For the month of November only,
a permanent wave, a shampoo and
finger wave, all for §6,50. Boettger>
Beauty Parlor. 4tf
Special discount on all orders for
Fertilizer 'either phoned in or personally left at our office. Saline^"Mercantile Company.
Berwind Briquettes, made from,
Pocahontas coal. The ideal fuel for
ranges. Try a small order. Edw. J.
Muir, phone 47 or 101. 4tf
Get a new Tractor and do your
plowing now. It will save a lot of
valuable time in the spring.-
Parsons & Dodge.
The Eastern Star- will give a card
party „to the members of the' order
and their friends in Masonic hall,.
"Friday evening, November 22.   4-5x
Genuine No. 3 Pocahontas, Kentucky Elkhorn, Scranton Hard Coal
Quality coals at right prices. Edw
J. Muir, phone 47 or 101. 4tf
Will sell all of my household goods
and tools at the house, 307 North
Ann Arbor street, on Saturday, November 16, at 2 o'clock p. m. Mrs.
Katherine Rentschler. 4
For Sale—Shropshire rams, yearlings and lambs* also one Duroc Jersey boar five months old. Clinton J~
HeWens, Ypsilanti, Mich., route 1-
One mile north and one-half mile west,
of Lincoln'school. 5
For Sale—If you want a real,,
home-like modern six-room house,
please look at the one formerly owned by George Shaw on East Henry
St. If at all interested see the present owner for a real bargain. " Will
rent. A. L. Ferguson, 721 Church St.,,
phone 22839, Ann. Arbor. 5
BEAU THE LINEfG  ADS TODAY!     I
1926 CHEVROLEr COUPE
Reducoed finish, and new tires. Motor overhauled. ""Only §175 for this
excellent car. Buy this car to save
on your more expensive car. It will
cave its price in one winter.
GEO, V. COOK & SON '
Authorized Chevrolet Dealers
1928 CHEVROLET COACH
Brand new tires, oversize in re*v.
Duco finish like new,  bumpers  a***,d
good spare tire.   An excellent buy il
you.wish this type of car.
Small down payment or your ea'-
and the balance on G. M. A. "C
terms.
Only $365.00.   Down payment §125.
balance G. M. A. C. monthly terms.
GEO. V. COOK & SON
Authorijzed Chevrolet Dealers
' For Sale—Nubeam Hot Blast heater. Burns soft coal or coke. Magazine for burning chestnut. Lottie
Wallace. 4-5x
1927 CHEVROLET COUPE
An. exceptionally good  car for a*-
pickup.   Has wide rear deck opening*
for a good sized box.   Gray Tan Du-'
co Finish. .
A Car With an OK That Counts.
Only §110.00  down payment,  balance ^G. M. A. C. terms.
GEO. V. COOK & SON
Authorised Chevrolet Dealerrs
For Sale—Half bed, springe cczd
mattress.
Crystal electric va.sher, §2o,GG.
1926 Essex coach; driven 20 000
miles. Lots of service left. "200
takes it. Terms or trade—whs4" have
y.ou? -
.   Virgil Mood, phone 258, Salir.";, av- '
enings.
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 appaar in.
this paper it is only necessary to ask.,
the Probate Judge to send them. here..