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Mayfield, Grand Traverse, Michigan Extracted Newspaper Articles |
Mayfield Trivia but dates are not in order nor is there any format to the articles saved. They are from the scrapbook of Mrs. Audrey Dils, of Kingsley.
These are clippings from the newspapers and many do not have years.
21st 1895 - HOLLIDAY & GRAY WED
Newspaper of the 22 of February - Assume 1895
Justice Brown had a rush of business yesterday afternoon, which caused him to determine that times are not so hard as some folks choose to think, after all, and in spite of the blizzard. He was about to lock up his office to go home and relieve the cravings of a rapidly developing appetite when a young couple with a yearning mein [sic] bashfully entered.
The young man modestly bade known the object of their visit and the justice began to see silver linings to the dark clouds of business depression. The introduction of an officially executed marriage license was followed by the ceremony that always brings happiness to at least two souls, and Miss Delia E. Holliday and Harry Y. Gray were made one in holy bonds. The bride and groom are a charming couple who reside in Mayfield.
GRAY, HARRY Y HOLLIDAY, DELLA E 1895 Liber 3, page 079 Marriage
GRAY, DELLA 04-03-1963 / GRAY, HARRY 05-07-1987 probably this Harry - Deaths
2 Mar 1903
Mrs. D. Ensign of Kingsley and a lady friend from Saginaw were calling in Mayfield Thursday last.
Miss Bessie Emmons left Saturday noon for Traverse City to begin the duties of her new position at the asylum.
Mr. and Mrs. John Seely are spending some time with Mrs. Seely's mother, Mrs. Fran Thompson.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Addie A. Gibbs Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Gibbs pleasantly surprised the members by serving a dainty lunch.
Miss Jessie Foster, who has been with relatives in this part of the state for a year or more, was joined recently by her brother, Eugene Foster, of New York state. They are now being entertained at the home of their uncle, Frank Sayers.
Mr. Paton and Mr. Stafford have each been having a sharp attack of the grip.
Isaac Howell had a part of his ear nearly cut off by a piece of flying bark Monday.
Married at Grand Rapids, Feb. 28 1903, by Rev. Ramsdell, Miss Blanche Kelly of Mayfield and Mr. Theodore Schneider of Grand Rapids. Miss Kelly has been a great favorite with a large circle of friends who are united in wishing her happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Schneider returned to Mayfield Saturday evening. Mr. Schneider formerly lived in Traverse City and is at present a Knight of the Grip in the interests of the Kelly Shingle Co.
26 August 1903
Pretty Wedding at Hodge
Kingsley, Mich., Aug 27.--A very happy marriage took place at Hodge yesterday afternoon at the home of the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Winchcomb. The principals were Miss Lulu Winchcomb and Mr. Irwin Rawlings. (No marriage record found in index)
The ceremony took place at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Rev. A. L. Thurston of Kingsley officiating. There were 40 guests present, many from Traverse City, Kingsley and Fife Lake.
The rooms of the dwelling were beautifully trimmed with smilax and potted plants while the fragrance of cut flowers pervaded the apartments.
Following the ceremony the bridal party and guests sat down to a sumptuous wedding supper, finely served, and good cheer, with sincere congratulations, were the order of the occasion.
Miss Ada Rose of Copemish, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr. Ed. Rawlings attended the groom. The wedding march was rendered by Miss Cora Dell of Traverse City.
The bride and groom received many useful and ornamental gifts, and will from now on receive warm congratulations of a wide circle of friends. They will be at home to friends after September 1.
18 Jan 1904
A blizzard struck this town last night
Walter Cunningham was in Mayfield Sunday
The Ladies' Aid Society met last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Sayers
Mrs. Boman was a caller in town one day last week.
Leo James spent last Friday and Saturday in Traverse City.
Miss Glada Rose of Copemish arrived in Mayfield last Saturday night. She expects to spend some time here.
Platt Barnum, who has been in partnership with Ira Linton in the hardware business at Kingsley, is now employed by the Gibbs firm of this place driving team.
Little Grace Maynard has been very sick with pneumonia but is slowing gaining.
Mrs. Will Chase has been very low with spinal meningitis.
Mrs. Platt Barnum of Kingsley spent a couple of days in Mayfield last week.
Mrs. Harley Holliday has gone to Walton to visit her sister, Mrs. Clara Smith
Jose Scott has accepted a position as fireman for the Traverse City Manufacturing Co.
A surprise party was given last Friday night on Harold Gibbs, it being his birthday. The party was given a sleigh ride, followed by a marshmallow repast and playing of games. They report having had a very nice time.
Saturday evening a merry party gathered at the home of Mrs. Frank Sayers in honor of her birthday. It was a surprise and a decided success. The evening was spent in playing cards. Refreshments were served, consisting of apples, nuts and candy. A good time was reported by all.
Jumping to 10 Sept 1907
PRETTY HOME WEDDING
A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rose, Tuesday of this week, when their daughter, Glada and Wm. Williams were united in the hold bonds of matrimony, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Bentall, the Congregational minister of Honor.
Promptly at 2:30 o'clock the wedding march was played by Miss Mae Billington, the groom and minister marched in followed by the bride with her father followed by the ring bearer and flower girl. The bride was given away by her father.
Eric Rose, brother of the bride, acted as groomsman, Miss Mary Henderson as bridesmaid, Dorris James as flower girl. Vira Rose was ring bearer and carried the ring in a large white aster.
The house was beautifully decorated with flowers and ferns.
The bride was charmingly attired in cream melrose trimmed with lace. She wore a veil and carried bride's roses. The bridesmaid wore cream voile over pink, and the groom wore black.
After the wedding ceremony, dainty refreshments consisting of brick ice cream and cake were served and the brides cake was passed around. They received many beautiful and costly pieces of silverware, china and cut glass and other gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams are both well known and highly esteemed young people of this place and have hosts of friends who wish them abundant happiness and a prosperous wedded life.
The happy couple left the same evening for Grand Rapids and expect to return Saturday evening. After Sept. 20th, they will be at home to their many friends at Flowerville Farm southeast of town.
Those who attended the wedding from out of town were: M. E. Buck of Bath, N. Y., Mrs. Sayers and Mrs. James of Mayfield; Mrs. Winchcomb and Erwin Rollins and wife of Kingsley; Rev. Bentall, wife and sister, Miss Grace and Dr. Edmonds and wife of Honor; and Mrs. Nettie Cameron of Traverse City. (No marriage record found for GT County in index)
Miscellaneous with no way of telling the date and could have been a any time. ;)
HI, DIDDLE, DIDDLE, This Cow Almost Jumps Over Moon
When Roswell Blackhurst of Mayfield, left the house recently to go to the pasture after old Bess, the family cow, he was thinking deeply. He slanted a glance toward the pasture and saw Bess feeding near the gate with her back toward him and her head down, so Mr. Blackhurst went on thinking. Apparently Bess didn't hear him coming because she kept her head down and kept eating. When he approached her he absent-mindedly gave Bess a sound slap on the rump, just to let her know it was milking time and she better head for the barn.
Mr. Blackhurst then received the surprise of his life. Old Bess gave one snort, soared over the pasture fence and in three leaps was lost in the pine trees. He thought for a minute of the old "Hi, Diddle, Diddle" rhyme in which the cow jumped over the moon and other things happened. Gazing dazedly around the pasture Mr. Blackhurst saw old Bess grazing quietly some distance away. The old Bess he had slapped on the rump was a deer.
Mr. Blackhurst said there seemed to be no objection on the part of either the deer or the family cow to sharing the field. The animal disappeared so quickly and Mr. Blackhurst was so surprised that he was unable to determine whether the deer was a buck or a doe. He does know, however that it could jump.
WORE A SOILED SHIRT
Mayfield Man Given a Practical Lesson on Cleanliness
A young man in Mayfield was given a practical lesson yesterday on the value of personal cleanliness. It is declared by his fellow workmen in the mill that he has worn the same shirt all winter without ever having it washed, and they were determined that he should take a bath and have his shirt renovated, if it had to be accomplished by use of force.
Yesterday afternoon he was standing in the engine room of the mill when he was seized by a fellow workman and another, with a broom dipped in the drippings from the cylinder of the engine, proceeded to give the gentleman a scrub. The water was somewhat greasy, but it is said that the result was gratifying to the men employed in the mill, with the single exception of the owner of the long used shirt.
SECOND ANNUAL GAME SUPPER
"The Paradise Heights Sportsmen' held their annual "Game Supper" at Bert LeBaron's, Saturday evening, Nov. 7. there were forty-one present. The house was prettily decorated for the occasion.
Don't anyone get the mistaken idea that game comprised the entire "Bill of Fare." We would like to have somebody mention something that is worth eating, that they didn't have and an abundance of it. After all had been served and one man had taken a little after lunch of either pieces of pie, one family was known to take home three baskets of leftovers for their share of the spoils.
The ladies thinking the men ought to have their game after working so hard to procure it generously put it on the table for them and set away the common roast chicken for themselves. But one gentleman catching sight of a particularly inviting fowl, thought common chicken good enough for him so he went to the cupboard and helped himself, the ladies hearing the commotion rushed to the rescue and by crawling under the table succeeded in securing the remains.
This may be an awfully hard year but the farmers of this vicinity are sure of one square meal.
UNKNOWN YEAR
June 1 ?
School closed here Friday. Miss Amy Weidman, the teacher, we hear has been re-engaged for another year, at an increased salary.
Mrs. Lena Overholt of Kingsley visited Mrs. Schneider Thursday.
Thursday afternoon the ladies' aid society met with Mrs. George Rarick. There was a full attendance Ice cream and cake were served on the lawn during the afternoon. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Jackson.
Marion Gibbs and Nellie Thompson are home from school for the summer vacation.
Eugene Foster and Joe Holdcroft were in town to spend Sunday.
About sixty guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Rarick Saturday evening at a farewell party in honor of their daughter, Mrs. Bert Gardner, who started for her home in Mt. Vernon, Wash., June 1st. A fine program of mostly musical numbers was rendered during the evening. Mrs. Gardner was the recipient of a handsome silver cake basket from those present as an expression of friendly regard. The presentation was made by Mrs. Addie Gibbs in a few pleasing and appropriate remarks. Light refreshments were served by a bevy of young girls. Those present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Will Taylor, of the Barrett neighborhood, Miss Mary Knight of Hodge, Avery Wynkoop, Miss Dahl Marigold and Miss Louis Rollo of Kingsley.
Willie Gibbs of Traverse City is here to spend vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Barnum drove to Kingsley Friday last.
Marriage 1906 - 25th Anniversary 1931
Sherman Buys - Bessie Emmons
Twenty friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Buys, 215 East Eleventh St., Saturday evening in commemoration of their 25th wedding anniversary. Following a bountiful supper, card games were played. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Jas. Burden and Mrs. Myron Cunningham. A lovely oil painting of Grand Traverse bay by Mrs. Burden was presented to the honored couple by their friends.
MORE??? cannot tell from this clipping. BUYS, SHERMAN P EMMONS, BESSIE 1906 Liber 3, page 248 Marriage
2 Aug 1936 - Gills Reunion
The Gill reunion was held Sunday at the Irwin Rawlings home. Over 30 people were present to enjoy a bountiful potluck dinner. Among the guests from away were:
Mr. and Mrs. B. James and daughter, Mildred.
Mrs. Jennie Rose
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Buys and daughter, Joy of Traverse City.
Leon Rose of Frankfort
Mr. and Mrs. William Williams of Copemish
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rawlings and children of Buckley
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sayers of Mayfield and their guest Hazel Howe of Indiana
Miss Zenna Rawlings of Grand Rapids
Miss Dorothy Peterson of Grand Rapids
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Neilson and children of Flint.
Neilson is a guess at the spelling as the article had Dewey Weaver and Weaver is crossed out and Neilson written in.
1938 Mayfield Local News
Feb?--Mrs. Frank Sayers had as recent guests, Mrs. Anna Baier, Mrs. Mabel Snyder, Mrs. Rose Taylor, Mrs. Lulu Rawlings and Mrs. Mary Taberer of Kingsley and Mrs. Maud Scott of Romeo.
The Mayfield Old Settlers picnic was held in the grove Sunday. Mrs. Barnum, Mrs. Hampson ad Mrs. Iona Whybrew of Gladstone came for the picnic and have been visiting their old friends here.
Mrs. Maud Scott of Romeo and Mrs. Blanche Snyder of Iron Mountain are spending a few days at their summer home.
Mrs. Harry Sargent and daughter Janet and Edna have returned from a trip to the east. Mary and Glee Shephard of Boston returned with them.
Clara Harvey of Flint is visiting at the home of Mrs. Frank Sayers.
Miss Margery Wilson who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Paul McConle has returned home.
The Ladies' Aid met at the home of Mrs. Ralph Glass at Brown Bridge Dam Thursday afternoon.
3 July 1885
Mayfield, July 3--The Mayfield picnic held at the grove Sunday, June 30th, was attended by one-time residents from far and near. About 175 were present. A program of songs and talks followed the picnic dinner. Among the out-of-town participants were Mr. and Mrs. George Peppler and family of Muskegon, Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Goss and daughter Rhoda and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Manigold also of Muskegon. Mr. and Mrs. Lucy Macy and family of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hudson of Allegan, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harvey of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis of Frankfort, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vandervort and family of Durand, Roy McKeague and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben States of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Maud Scott of Romeo, and George Mapleloft and daughter of Paris.
The above article, I am going to second guess was in the Traverse City Newspaper and the following one in a Kingsley newspaper. OR.. just a second article at a different time but either way it is surely the same picnic.
An unusually large number of people attended the annual Mayfield picnic held recently in the grove in that place. The picnic was served potluck style to 175 persons. Only a few residents remain to partake in the annual event since the big lumber and shingle mills furnished employment for the villages have shut down, making it necessary for them to seek employment in other parts of the state.
Several were called upon by the president of the association to make a few remarks, and they expressed the happiness it afforded them to again visit Mayfield A standing vote of thanks was given the officers of the association as well as the residents of the village for their efforts in making the picnic the great success that it was and by unanimous vote the same officers were re-elected to serve for the ensuing year.
Many came from different parts of the country that might once again shake hands and visit with their old neighbors and friends. Among those from other towns were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harvey and family of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vandervort and family of Durand, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hudson of Allegan, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Macy and family and Roy McKeage of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. David Manigold, Mr. and Mrs. George Peppler and family of Muskegon, Mr. and Mrs. David McGuinneas of Elberta, George Mapleloft and daughter Edna of Paris.
Note: There is a handwritten note stating that: Maud Scott of Romeo was at the picnic. Maud was omitted from the article.
CAMP ARBUTUS GIRLS HAVING REAL OUTING - MAYBE 1917-1919?
A jolly bunch of girls from Camp Arbutus hiked into town this morning on their way to the Peninsula for a couple of days' camping. They were clad in the regular camp habiliments, middy blouses and bloomers, and wore their hair in pigtails after the fashion of their small sisters. In fact, if it had not been for their stature they might easily have been mistaken for youngsters, so happy was their deportment, and so apparently unconscious of the amazement of the city folk, who thought a new kind of circus had arrived for their especial benefit. A big farm wagon was loaded with supplies and later loaded with the young women, who will pitch tent tonight in one of the beauty spots of the region.
Camp Arbutus is located on Lake Arbutus near Mayfield, and is dedicated to a hearty, healthy life close to nature. It has a capable corps of chaperons, physical director and trained nurse, and the rules of camp life are strictly enforced. The season this year will last nine weeks, and during that time and opportunity for a genuine outing has been given to about 30 young women and girls. Among the features of the camp are the fishing, boating and swimming, and before a camper leaves she has become comparatively proficient in all three. A new sport recently undertaken, and which bids fair to rival all others, is riding logs down the river. Many long walks are taken by the campers, hikes that include more miles than the average pedestrian would consider possible, and yet leave the Camp Arbutus girls ready for further fun and frolic. Last week Thursday a trip to the Forks of the Boardman was made, a distance of nine miles, and boats were conveyed there by team. The return trip by water was a delightful experience as the Boardman twists and turns 36 miles of the 9 miles direct route over land.
Annual Mayfield Picnic - Fine Event of 145 Attending
Unknown Newspaper – but 99 -9/10% sure it is: Traverse City Record Eagle clipping
Date: Assumed 1937 if so, printed with the permission of Traverse City Record EagleIndex for Article
Platte Barnum
Maine Brown
Jean (Barnum) Brown
David Hollidayl
Dr. G. A. Holliday
Mrs. Maude Scott
Mrs. Blanche Snyder
One of the old timers who attend the annual Mayfield picnic Sunday was Maine Brown of Conway, who is remembered as the man who ran out on the logs and pulled David Holliday from the Mayfield pond 42 years ago. The rescue came too late, however, for Holliday drowned. David was a brother of Dr. G. A. Holliday, local practitioner.
One hundred forty-five attended yesterday’s get-together. There was a basket dinner at noon, followed by several hours of interesting reminiscing. Among those in attendance from distant places were.
Mrs. Maude Scott of Romeo, Mrs. Blanche Snyder and children from Marquette. Platte Barnum and his sister Jean Brown, from St. Ignace. Mr. Barnum is a candidate for state senator.
end24 Sept 1938
At Mayfield
An old-time corn husking bee was held Saturday night at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sayers, of Mayfield, forty-five people from Mayfield participating. Several attended from Traverse City including: Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Buys and daughter Joy, James Burden, Miss Doris Burden, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Cunningham, Mrs. Bernice Mitchell and Miss Mildred James. After husking fifty bushels of corn, during which much merriment was created by the finding of several red ears, a social evening was enjoyed. Music was furnished by Joy Buys and her accordion. Refreshments of cider, doughnuts, pumpkin pie and coffee were served at the close of the evening.
1939 - July (2-3?)
Mayfield
Marguerite Wise spent Thursday and Friday at Lake Louise attending the Epworth League conference being held there the past week. She accompanied Rev. and Mrs. Tennant and daughter of Kingsley.Mr. Trevor and Mr. Kupke of Detroit have been week-end fishing at the Halladay home enjoying the Boardman river fishing during the caddis fly hatches.
Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Scott and family of Marysville, Ohio, have arrived at Arbutus Lake for the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Garth Barton and mother, Mrs. Nathan Palmeter, have arrived in Mayfield where they are camped in their trailer awaiting the T. C. A. convention which is scheduled for a later date in Traverse City. Mrs. Palmeter will visit friends and relatives in this neighborhood where she used to live before going to the Grand Rapids home for ex-soldiers and their wives.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Gibbs have as their guests Mrs. Bernice Smith and son, Reynolds, of Berkely, Mich.
Mrs. Ellen Verret and children and Mrs. Elizabeth Klingen and family are spending the weekend including the 4th with their mother, Mrs. Frank Holliday.
Marjorie Wilson returned from a two weeks' stay in Detroit Sunday afternoon. She was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Paul McKonkie while away and mar return with them after the 4th.
Harry Bant and Bob Bos, of Detroit have been sojourning in Mayfield recently. Mr. Bant having come home for a short time to recuperate from illness. They expect to return to Detroit in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Reichard, Jr., who have spent a week at their cottage at Arbutus Lake started on their return trip in Minnesota Sunday. They expect to make stops on their way through the Michigan resort country enroute home.
Mr. and Mrs. James Henry Sargent and little son of Royal Oak are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Sargent this week.
Miss Ruth Gibbs and Janet Sargent have gone to Old Mission where they have employment for the summer.
Mrs Hatie Rose, of Frankfort, and Mrs Melba Peterson and daughter of Lansing, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sayers.
The Mayfield Ladies Aid will cooperate with other M. E. aids at Kingsley Thursday meeting at the home of Mrs. Foster. A pot-luck dinner will be enjoyed followed by a "get-acquainted" social hour.
Little Patsy McManus had the misfortune to break and arm recently while playing. She was taken to Traverse City for medical treatment.
The 4-H club under Mrs. Blackhurst's leadership held a 4th of July picnic Monday Much interest is shown over the summer projects which are being carried on. Mrs. Roswell Blackhurst, Mrs. Harold Wilson, Mrs. Charles Wise, and Mrs. Norvall Wycoff attended P. T. A. county council in Traverse City last week.
May of 1939?
Mayfield
Mrs. Roswell Blackhurst, Mrs. Harold Wilson, Mrs. Charles Wise, and Mrs. Norvall Wyckoff attended P. T. A. county council in Traverse City last week.Mrs. Blackhurst accompanied her eighth grad pupils, Gordon Wheeler, Leona Anderson and Edna Sargent on the tour of instruction and entertainment provided by Judge Gilbert, Commissioner Eikey and civic organizations of Traverse City. All reported a fine time.
Mayfield people held a work day at Barnum cemetery last week, filling in the row of maple trees and shrubs. A rustic gate-way arch has been erected, bearing the name of the cemetery. Memorial Day services will be held on the grounds, in the morning as usual followed by the association business meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Chauning of Grand Rapids, have been visiting at the home of Mrs. Chauning's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Len Halladay.
Mrs. George Peppler and daughter, Velma, of Muskegon Heights were guests of Mrs. Georgia Manigold last week. Mrs. Peppler has sold the property left by her mother to Harry Bant.
Mrs. Harry Sargent left Friday for Ann Arbor to visit her daughter, Janet, and attend two concerts of the May Festival program. She will go later to Royal Oak for a visit at the home of her son, James Sargent.
Mr. and Mrs. James Sargent announced the birth of a son on May 9th. He will be named John Paul.
Miss Edith Steere, accompanied by friends, spent a few days at Camp Arbutus recently. Miss Steere made arrangements for the opening of the buildings and other preparations for summer camp, beginning June 21st. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sayers spent Sunday with relatives near Copemish.
Mrs. Don Evans has returned from the hospital where she went for surgical treatment several weeks ago.
Mothers were honored at both church and Sunday school services last Sunday. A bouquet was handed each mother as she entered or later delivered to any unable to attend.
Sunday, May 28th, will be celebrated as the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Mayfield chapel. A service will be held in the church at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. Paul Lowry of Kingsley and Rev. Robert Lincoln Kelley of Traverse City will officiate. All who are interested are invited to be present and those unable to attend are asked to send greetings. From its pioneer beginning to the present, the chapel has provided a central meeting place undenominational -- where all could worship and the young be trained in bible lore. Many have felt the imprint of its lessons in the years that have passed and the community reaped benefits untold. All honors to its founders.
May 1939 (different week)
The annual Old Settlers' picnic which was held Sunday in the grove, brought together again many former residents of this community. Those coming from long distances were Mrs. Ona Whybrew and daughter, Mabel, from Gladstone, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hudson of Allegan, Mrs. Kate Garrison of Muskegon, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kamrath and daughter, of Escanaba, Mrs. Leila Sayers Liskum and daughter of Boyne City, Marion Brown, and son of Onaway besides many from Traverse City and surrounding neighborhoods.
The day was ideal and though the crowd was somewhat smaller than last year many pleasant reminiscences were indulged in and his accordion music furnished by Kenneth Mitchell through the afternoon added much to the enjoyment. Short talks were given by Jim Coddington, Jim Burden, Marion Brown and Mrs. Whybrew. A poem from Atra Macy Barber of Blue Island, California, was read by Mrs. Sargent, and two other readings by Mrs. Hobbs comprised the program which was followed by election of officers for the ensuing year. And thus the Mayfield picnic for the year 1939 passed into history as once more good friends greeted each other and said good-bye.
H. S. Gibbs and son, Bob, spent the last week-end at Arbutus Lake coming up for a few days of fishing. Mrs. Gibbs and son, John are remaining at their cottage until Wednesday when they expect to return to their home in East Lansing.
The opening season of bass fishing brought many fisherman to Arbutus and other nearby lakes. Finding accommodations was the problem of the day, both in regard to boats and cottages, but many good catches, were made during the wee-end.
Mrs. Helen Glass Bond and baby have returned to Munson Hospital for tow are three days. Mr. Bond has been transferred to the Traverse City Western Union office and they will soon make their home in this vicinity again.
Mrs. Dorothy Wheeler and infant son who have been staying at the Lester Wheeler home for a few weeks, have returned to Alden where Mr. Smith is located.
George Weinand and Carl Sharpe of Detroit, who have recently purchased the Dohm property are here to make improvement on the place.
Clifford Reichard and bride of Minneapolis, Minn., are spending a week at their cottage at Arbutus Lake.
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Sargent had as guests over the week-end the Arthur Kamrath family of Escanaba. Mrs. Kamrath (formerly Ethel Whybrew) having returned to this community for the first time after twenty-seven years. Mrs. Kamrath is the granddaughter of one of the first pioneer families--that of Albert Barnum, the donor of the land included in the Mayfield cemetery and the man for whom the cemetery is named.
Miss Janet Sargent returned from a visit to Glen Ellyn, Ill., and Lake Geneva, Wis., Monday. She was the guest of a school friend, Grace Helen Horton, whole away.
Mrs. Ross Taylor of Kingsley...
Note: This is the end of the column that was saved. It will have to be obtained from the TADL microfilm set of local newspapers.
1939
Mayfield
Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Gibbs and family of East Lansing spent the week at their cottage at Arbutus Lake, returning home Tuesday morning.Mr. and Mrs. Theo Schroeder and children of Chicago are spending their vacation at the home of Mrs. Schroeder's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Holliday.
H. R. Sargent is extending his electric service to Arbutus Lake and expects to be furnishing lights there by the middle of the month.
Mrs. Bos and daughter Betty, accompanied by friends were week-end visitors at the Harry Bart home.
Richard Konkle of Birmingham, Michigan is spending his vacation with his cousin, Junior Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sayers of this community and Mr. and Mrs. Myron Cunningham of Traverse City spent the week-end at Arbutus Lake occupying the Sargent cottage. Mrs. B. M. James and Mildred James of Traverse City were their guests on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Sargent and little son returned to their home at Royal Oak Sunday after spending a week at the H. R. Sargent home. Jim had the good fortune to land a nine pound Northern Pike while on vacation besides some good catches of trout.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Manigold was called home to Detroit Monday evening by the serious illness of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Roswell Blackhurst accompanied her on the trip driving their car.
WOLF CHASES DEER THROUGH MAYFIELD 1939
School children of Mayfield report seeing a wolf chase a deer near their school earlier this week.
It happened just as school was dismissed and the scholars saw the deer running across the open field north of the village, headed towards town. Right behind it came what appeared to be a wolf, coyote or big dog. The deer, frightened and panting, cleared several fences and ran through the heart of the village, disappearing to the east.
The wolf, however, only a short distance behind the deer, halted when he approached the children, turned and slunk back north.
ANNUAL REUNION Gill-Buys
The 19th annual reunion of the Gill-Buys family was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. James, 311 South Maple street. Those attending from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sayers of Mayfield, Mr. and Mrs. Will Williams of Copemish, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Rose of Frankfort, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Rawlings of Kingsley, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Nielson and family of Flint, H. Rawlings,, Mr. and Mrs. James Burgin(K) ) and Miss Doris James of Grand Rapids.
PIONEERS WILL MEET AT CHURCH
Announcement was made today of the complete program for the fiftieth anniversary and rededication services at the Mayfield chapel Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
Present and former residents of that community have been issued invitations to attend the services, and it is expected that the chapel will be filled to capacity when the services begin. Plans for the anniversary program are being handled by the pastor, Rev. Paul L. Lowry of the Kingsley Methodist church and Rev. Robert Lincoln Kelley of the First Baptist church of Traverse City.
Following is the complete program:
Piano prelude-Mrs. Harry Sargent
Song Services-Rev. R. L. Kelley
Address-Rev Paul Lowry
Hymn
Offertory
Greeting-A short historical sketch will precede
readings of letters from absentees.
Rededicate remarks and prayer-Rev. R. L. Kelley
PostludeThree special selections by dual and quartet will be interspersed in the program.
CHURCH TO OBSERVE 50th ANNIVERSARY
Photo of Rev. Paul W. Lowry and Mayfield Chapel
In the same Mayfield chapel whose rafters rang with the hymns of a half-century ago, residents of that community will gather on Sunday, May 28, at 3:00 p. m. to sing at the fiftieth anniversary and rededication services today. Plans for the program are being handled by the present pastor, Rev. Paul L. Lowry of the Kingsley Methodist church and Rev. Robert Lincoln Kelley of the First Baptist church of Traverse City, who will officiate at the services. Invitations have been extended to every former Mayfield resident to attend, and those unable to be there in person have been asked to write letters of greeting.
Founded on May 19, 1889, the Mayfield chapel is undenominational, a community owned non-profit organization, and houses the Mayfield Sunday School Association. Only one of the original incorporators, George O. Koch of Cadillac, is still living, while the only remaining original trustee is Jennie Halladay of Mayfield. Other incorporators were Michael W. Jackson, Lucas Knight, Lorraine Gibbs, Benjamin Koch, Daniel Crandall, Alonzo Bowman, Ellen Kelly, Addie Gibbs; other trustees Michael Jackson, Lucas Knight, Addie Gibbs, Marietta Barnum.
Prior to 1889, Sunday School was held in the Mayfield Schoolhouse, conducted by Mr. Jackson. When the plan of a community church was drafted, nearly ever resident in the surrounding area contributed in labor or money towards the project, with many early Traverse City residents giving their support. Records of contributions were lost by fire a number of years ago.
Dedication exercises took place on May 19, 1889, and were conducted by Elder Ball of Petoskey, presiding elder of the Methodist church in this district. Through the years the chapel has grown and become and important part in the community, and the anniversary services will be in recognition of the import role the chapel has played in Mayfield's life.
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY - BURDEN
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In commemoration of their gold wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. James J. Burden will hold open house for their many friends at their home, 432 Fifth Street, Sunday afternoon from two until five o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Burden were married June 18, 1898, at Kalkaska and after residing there for six months located in Traverse City which has since been their home. (Family connections to Mayfield area)
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