Grand Haven Daily Tribune Article Index

1908

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Article Title Description Article Description
   
Pearls and Buttons Business Pearl button and clam business booming in Lamont
Pearl Business in Grand Haven Selling Grand river pearls in Grand Haven
Canoe Meet in Spring Lake American Canoe Association to hold national meet in Spring Lake
Canoe Meet in Spring Lake More on canoe meet at Spring Lake
Corls Piano Factory Photo Photo of Corls piano factory at Battle Creek - chosen over Grand Haven
Hobo Graft Problem More on hobo graft problem in Holland
Dumping Oil to Calm the Lake Steamer dumps barrel of oil to calm water at harbor
New Movie Theater Opens Star Vaudette Theater opens on Boyden block
Star Vaudette Theater Ad Display ad for Star Vaudette Theater
Hobo Graft Problem Huge article on hobo graft problem
Two Vaudette Theaters Grand Haven can support two Vaudette theaters
Hobo Problem More on hobo problem
New Football Sweater New football sweaters described
Grand River Peal Mining  Grand River Pearl mining described
Indian Treasure Found Old Indian claim found - $17,000 discovered 
Ludington Breakwater Cost $600,000 to be spent to build Ludington breakwater
Hobo Problem Solution  Charlottes solution to hobo problem
Ben Hur Movie at Grand Haven Original Vaudette Theater Ben Hur ad
Water Street Neglect The sad state of Water Street
Wave Phenomena Nyak struck by two huge waves (seiche?)
Daytime Electricity Grand Haven to have daytime electrical current
Wave Phenomena Indiana also hit by giant waves
Anti Liquor Movement Grand Haven to have temperance meeting
Ali Baba and Forty Thieves Movie Star Vaudette ad for Ali Baba and Forty Thieves Movie
Effects of Daytime Current The effects on Grand Haven of daytime electrical current
Old Pioneer Days Recalled Old residents, Elizabeth Griffin, Sarah Savidge, Jean Parrision recall GHs Past
Dewey Hill Purchase Proposal Proposal to purchase Dewey Hill from State
Early Local History Preservation Proposal to preserve early Grand Haven history
Walrus Tusk from Alaska S. L. Monroe receives walrus tusk from Alaska
Negro' Concert Company Plays Negro. Concert company, The Mississippians, plays at Congregational Church
Photos of Grand Haven N. E. Brown photograph showing various scenes at Grand Haven
Masquerade Ball a Success Masquerade Ball at Armory a big success
Mississippians Review Review of "The Mississippians"
Dewey Hill Park Proposal Proposal to make Dewey Hill a park
Objections to Day Current Objections to daytime electrical current
Shipping Data U. S. Customs release shipping figures
Central Park Maintenance Central Park walks should be cleared of snow
Dewey Hill Park Objections Objections to Dewey Hill Park
Worst Winter for Navigation Winter of 1907-8 worst winter for sailing ever
Demand for New Foghorn Grand Haven needs a better foghorn
Grand Havens Greatest Revival Description of Grand Havens greatest revival
Image of Grand Haven in 1872 Old image of Grand Haven in 1872
End of Hobo Problem End of hobo problem in Grand Haven
Pier Deterioration Pier by Government Pond is sinking
Start Daytime Electrical Current Grand Haven to have daytime electrical current tomorrow
Ferry Probate Case Development New development in Ferry probate case
"American Troubadour" Play "American Troubadour" plays at Unitarian Church
Theater for Plays is Needed Why Grand Haven needs a theater for plays
Rebuilding of Naomi The rebuilding of the Naomi is progressing
Portable Stage for Armory Portable stage being built at armory
Curfew Law Needed Why Grand Haven needs a curfew law
Michigan Day in California Michigan Day in California - photo
Installation of Fire Alarm Boxes New city fire alarm boxes being installed
Florida Keys Railroad Story and picture of Florida Keys railroad
Dewey Hill Park Proposal More on Dewey Hill park / rifle range proposal
Cannons for Howard St. Park? Howard and Fifth St.Park to get cannons? 
Ferrysburg Railway Bridge Grand Trunk construction of railroad bridge to Ferrysburg progressing
GH Boys - Join the Navy Why Grand Haven boys should join the Navy
New Department Store VanZalms new department store to open / description
Student Pool Room Ban Grand Haven students to be banned from pool rooms
Planting Trees on Dewey Hill  Planting trees on Dewey Hill - sand fences
Aviation / Henry Farmer Airplane Photo of Henry Farmer aeroplane
Temperance Hurts Downtown Temperance movement restricts lower Washington development
Recreation Banned to Minors Pool rooms and bowling alley closed to minors
Dewey Hill Park Proposal More on Dewey Hill becoming a city park
City Military Mobilization Plan Co F gets quick mobilization plan
Cutler Block New Floor New hardwood floor laid in Cutler block
Recreation Banned to Minors Letter to Editor on poolroom law
Child Safety Around Railroads Danger of children on train tracks seeking coal
Missing Officer Found in Theater Missing steamer officer found in Vaudette Theater
Cow Poisoner Captured Alleged cow poisoner captured
Mayor Corl Resigns Mayor Corl Resigns
Highland Park Lease Extended Former Mayor Koeltz 'Father of Highland Park' gets park lease extended
Ferrysburg Railway Bridge Work continues on Ferrysburg railroad bridge despite labor problems
Famous Civil War Drum Story of Grand Havens famous Civil War drum
Highland Park Cement Walks Old wooden walks at Highland Parks replaced with cement ones
Grand Haven's Co F Personnel Co F map of area showing with tacks where each company member lives
Cannons for Central Park Robbins as choice of cannon for Central Park
Car Ferry G. Haven Crew Drunk Car ferry Grand Haven short-handed - crew drunk
Letter from Mexico Grand Haven man writes home from San Blas, Sinaloa, Mexico
Growing Tobacco Locally Man grows tobacco in Grand Haven
Sunday Liquor Law Enforcement  Sunday liquor law strictly enforced
City / New Fire Alarm System City fire alarm system tied into Water Works whistle
Grand Haven Railroad Importance Grand Haven is becoming an important station on the Grand Trunk
Bridge Worker Drowns in River Bridge construction worker falls in Grand River and drowns
Judge Kirby Photograph Photograph of Judge Kirby
Ice jam Threatens Bridges Ice jam threatens Interurban and new Grand Trunk bridge
Ice jam Threatens Bridges Ice threat to bridge relieved by dynamite
City / New Fire Alarm System More on new fire alarm system
Life Saving Service / Personnel Grand Haven Life Saving crew listed - believed to be the best on the lakes
Book Based on GH Lumbering Stewart Edward White's "The Partners" based on Grand Haven Lumbering
Third Ward Division Proposal Why Third Ward should be divided into two wards
Muskegon Opera House Ad Grand Opera House at Muskegon Tribune ad
Central School Fire Drills Fire drills practiced at Central School
Near Pier Drowning Man falls off pier at float bridge - saved
Near Bridge Drowning Another man falls off new railroad bridge - saved
Ransom Robinson in Town Ransom Robinson, early Grand Haven pioneer, in town
Near Multiple Pier Drowning Robert Fisher saves child and woman off pier
Near Multiple Pier Drowning Rescued pier victims recuperating
Negro' Comedy Movie Negro' comedy movie "The Woo-ing and Wedding of a Coon" at Star Vaudette
Description of New Town Clock Description of new town clock
Grand Haven Hit by Sand Storm Grand Haven hit by fierce sand storm
Photo of Vander…? Photo of Vander …?
Muskegon Cannon Theft Story Michigan Tradesman magazine recalls story of Grand Haven theft of cannon  
Pier Walk Safety Why pier walks should be safe - supplement
Female Accouster Arrested Female Accouster fights with sheriff while being arrested
Fire Alarm Box Locations Location and instructions for new city fire alarm boxes
Railroad Bridge Worker Profile Description of workers on Grand Trunk railroad bridge
Gildner Hotel Addition Addition planned for Gildner Hotel
Sheriff Trapped in Office Sheriff falls asleep and is trapped in Prosecutors office
Mrs. Ewing Article Article on Mrs. Ewing
Body Found on Beach  Body found on beach - possible bridge worker
Nyak Almost Grounds Strong currents almost ground Nyak - 2 articles
Body Found on Beach  Body found on beach - possible Arcadia wreck victim
Pier Drowning Story of light keeper drowned off breakwater
Pier Drowning  Story of man swept off Muskegon breakwater last fall
Peter Danhof Good photo of Peter Danhof
Near Multiple Pier Drowning Carnegie Award denied Bob Fisher for pier rescue
Golf Course Vandalism Golf flags and markers destroyed by vandalism
Fire Alarm Complaints Complaints about new fire alarm boxes - supplement
Daytime Electricity Use Daytime electricity good for ironing clothes
Washington Street Dust Storm Dust storm on Washington Street
New Town Clock Arrives New town clock arrives
Grand Haven Life Savers Grand Haven to have motorized lifeboat - supplement
Bad Condition of Piers The deplorable condition of the Grand Haven piers
New Passenger Steamer Grand Haven to get new passenger steamer Pere Marquette #5 - supplement 
Horse Damage to Trees Complaint of delivery horses barking trees
Howard St. Extended to Pier Howard Street extended to pier / Government Pond partially filled
Man Falls Into Government Pond Captain Kendrick falls into Government Pond - OK
1st Reformed Church Bell Big bell hoisted into 1st Reformed Church tower
Automobile / Invention Charles Boyden automobile overhauled for touring or speeding
Decorative Street Lighting  Decorative incandescent lights strung on Washington Street
New Passenger Steamer New steamer Pere Marquette arrives at Grand Haven - big story 
NE Brown Kite Photography NE Brown takes aerial photographs of Grand Haven 1,500 feet up
Central Park Concerts Proposed Proposal for band concerts in Central Park
Problems with Postal Cards Trouble at Post Office with postal cards - rules listed
New Saloon Ordinance Passed New saloon ordinance passed
1st Reformed Church Bell Description of new bell and tower clock maker - good!
New Rug Cleaning Business Rug cleaning business started - new rug cleaning process
Anti Liquor Movement Entire Tribune supplement on temperance - photographs, ordinances 
Naomi Rebuild Delayed Rebuild of Naomi stopped to wait for lower steel prices
Rice House (Hotel) Remains Builders uncover foundation of Rice House (hotel)
New Marine Safety Laws Laws passed for life preservers, lines aboard ships and boats
City / Military / New Rifle New Springfield rifles for Co. F
New City Clock Started Clock at First Reformed Church started at 4:10 pm  
Emergency Water Supply Proposal to put water reservoir on top of hill by 5-Mile Hill for emergency use
Description of Township Roads Description of township roads into the city
False Alarm on Fire Box False alarm on fire box
Sewer Route Proposal  Proposal to have sewer empty into channel rather than north dead channel
False Alarm on Fire Box Fire Dept. to get bloodhound to track down alarm box pranksters
Story of Captain Packard Story of old lake salt Captain Packard
John Connell Dies John Connell died recently in Ludington (son of Patrick Connell)
Problems Facing Grand Haven City Problems:  sewer - emergency water supply - paving Washington Street 
Lighthouse in Advertising Early use of lighthouse in Beacon Shoe ad 
Automobile Accident with Buggy Automobile collides with buggy at Peach Plains
Funny Criticism of Reverend Funny criticism of reverend
Black Boat Survivor Survivor of Milwaukee Black Boat wreck noted
Automobile Accident with Buggy Buggy owner files suit against automobile owner
GH Soldier and Anarchist Grand Haven soldier arrested for association with anarchist 
Old Circuses Recalled Dan Rice circuses of the 1860s recalled
Terrible Shape of GH Piers Terrible shape of Grand Haven piers - dangerous
Demand for Eastmanville Bridge There should be a bridge over the Grand River at Eastmanville
Relic of Alpena Wreck John Brinkman of Holland has stairway post from Alpena wreck
Central Park Re-Sodding Central Park must be re-sodded because of moss
Speeding Automobile Complaints Grand Haven River Road residents complain of speeding automobiles, drunks
GH Man Knew Jesse James Grand Haven man, Fred Maulder, knew Jesse James
New York "Streets in the Air" "Streets in the Air" proposal for New York City - drawing
Discovery of Pier Crib Afloat  Pier crib discovered afloat in Lake Michigan
Pier Safety Warning Sign Dangerous - Keep Off' sign placed on pier
Pier Crib Afloat Nothing heard of derelict pier crib - navigational hazard
Work on Grand River Sandbars Corps of Engineers working on Grand River sandbars 
Need for Paving Washington St.  Need for paving Washington Street
Gasoline Boat  Regulations  
New Trees for Dewey Hill  
Beer Party Arrests Beer parties at Bennetts (Mulligans) Hollow leads to arrests
Bicycle Regulations Bicyclists warned not to drive on sidewalks
Need for New Baseball Park  
New Trees for Dewey Hill More on new trees for Dewey Hill
Incandescent Lighting Plans Plans for incandescent lighting for Highland Park and Central Park 
Woman's Club and Central Park How the Woman's Club has beautified Grand Haven and Central Park
NE Brown Advertising Ad for NE Brown photographs
Interurban Resort Benefits How Interurban can enhance Highland Park and Spring Lake - supplement
Central Park Cannons Council proceedings on Sacketts Harbor cannons for Central Park - supp.
Harbor / City Docks Council proceedings on need for city docks - supplement
Washington Street History Sawdust and old stumps found beneath Washington Street
Sea Monster / Phenomena Sea monster seen in Grand River
New Trees for Dewey Hill Letter to editor on tree planting
New City Drinking Fountain On New city drinking fountain turned on - Third and Washington Streets
Life Saving Service / Personnel Henry Bottje assigned to Holland Life Saving Station
Strike at Crosby Docks Small strike develops at Crosby docks
Central Park Grass Cutter Central Park has a horse-drawn roller and grass cutter
State Oratorical Contest State Oratorical contest at 1st Reformed Church
First Reformed Church Dedication New First Reformed Church dedicated
Fire Alarm Box Effectiveness Fire alarm boxes show where fire is
State Oratorical Contest State Oratorical contest described
Derelict Pier Crib Spotted in Lake  
Central Park Fountain Opened Central Park fountain gilded and uncovered for season
Highland Park Utility Billing Highland Park residents must pay $5 deposit to get city utilities
Highland Park Break-Ins Highland Park cottages broken into
Photograph of Mrs. T. C. Irwin Photograph of Mrs. T. C. Irwin - consertist
Packet Steamer Lizzie Walsh Description of packet steamer Lizzie Walsh
New Athletic Field  Grand Haven to get new athletic field
Pioneer John Adams Described Old Robinson township pioneer John Adams described 
First Reformed Church Organ First Reformed Church organ dedicated
Boydens Automobile Overhauled  
Sheldon Athletic Field Described New Sheldon athletic field described
Strike at Crosby Docks Freight handlers at Crosby docks have another strike
Dewey Hill Target Range Target range plans laid out for Dewey Hill
New Saloon Described New Cooper & Miller saloon on Washington and Water Streets described
Supremacy of Horse Over Auto Why the automobile will never replace the horse
Strike at Crosby Docks Grand Trunk denies responsibility for freight handlers strike
Strike at Crosby Docks Captain Crosby says he doesn't need fright handlers at Grand Haven
Highland Park Building Boom Boseker too busy building cottages to fix up his own place
Strike at Crosby Docks Many old Crosby warehouse unloaders already out of work
Racist Soda Water Ad  
Exclusive Railway Cars Coming Exclusive railway cars coming to Grand Haven and car ferry
Central Park Concerts First open air concerts in Central Park for summer
John Sparks Circus Poster  
New Jackson St. Sewer Outlet  New sewer outlet into channel at Jackson St.
Grand Haven Essay Grand Rapids Press essay contest winner writes about Grand Haven
Central Park Concert Director Photo of P. A. TenHouse, Central Park Concert Director
Vaudette Violin Player Photo of violin player at Vaudtte - Hazel Eckert
IF YOU HAVE ASTIGMATISM Ad  
Strike at Crosby Docks Same old freight handlers hired back at Crosby warehouse
Highland Park Pioneer Return of Major Wham, Highland park pioneer
Rowdies Upset Concert Rowdies upset Akeley Hall concert with stones
City Mascot Near Death Prince' fire horse sick and near death
John Sparks Circus Described  
Anti Liquor Movement How 'dry laws' have affected Holland - good
Saul Wedding Anniversary Photo of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Saul golden wedding anniversary 
Many Highland Park Improvements  
New Sewer Outlet Description of sewer outlet under river construction
City Mascot 'Prince' Recovering Fire horse 'Prince' recovering
Automobile Driven to Grand Haven Dr. Presley drives to Grand Haven in automobile
City and Highland Park Plat Very descriptive plat of Grand Haven and Highland Park made
Description of Circus Parade  
US Live Savers Report for 1907  
Terrible Shape of GH Piers Terrible shape of Grand Haven piers described
City Mascot 'Prince' Recovering Fire horse Prince still recovering
Panama Canal Railroad Panama Canal - Busiest little railroad in the world
Holland Pier Crib Tragedy Report Good account of Holland pier crib tragedy in 1907 Life Saver Report
Motorized Adding Machine Trial Burroughs motorized adding machine on trial at bank
Controversial Speaker Coming  University of Michigan controversial speaker coming to Grand Haven
Demand for Emergency Water More arguments for a  standing water supply on nearby sand dune
Fire Horse 'Prince' Put to Sleep  
Central Park Concert Grand Haven Band plans another concert in Central Park
Grand River Navigation Ends Grand River navigation comes to an end - ships sold
Fire Horse 'Prince' Put to Sleep More on the death of fire horse 'Prince.'
Saw Tooth Phenomena Folgart VanZanten has saw tooth in his jaw for 35 years
Ship Unloading / Invention Coal unloaded from ship with conveyor
Lake Ave. Development Highland Park residents want to see Lake Ave. development
Grand River Excursion Boat Proposal to run river boat excursions on Grand River
Old Grand Haven Tug 'Deer' Burns Old Grand Haven tug 'Deer' burns in Saginaw Bay
Sheriff Automobile Chase County Sheriff gives chase to horse thief with an automobile
Ship Unloading / Invention Havenites come to watch coal being unloaded by conveyor - supplement
Pier Damaged Examined Congressman Dykema inspects Grand Haven pier damage
More on Conveyor Coal Unloading  
Wildlife / Phenomena Millions of potato bugs wash up on Highland Park beach
Coal Unloading Delayed Damage to Robbins shed delays coal unloading 
Steamer Grand Sinks Grand River steamer Grand sinks in Grand Haven harbor 
Horse Falls Through Street Horse falls through Washington Street
Water Tower Plans supplement
Grand Haven Harbor Importance Big article on the importance of Grand Haven harbor - good 
Sewer Line Construction Construction of new sewer line disrupts Water St.
Indian Bones Found Under Street Indian bones found while digging sewer trench beneath Water St.
Grand and Rapids Repaired Grand River steamers Grand and Rapids docked in harbor - repair 
Cheap Cash Department Store Photograph of Cheap Cash Department Store
More Indian Bones Found More Indian bones found beneath Water St. and Washington
River Steamers to Leave Captain Cavanaugh to pilot Grand and Rapids to Menomonee
City Water From Lake Michigan Plan to pump water from Lake Michigan to city - supplement
Railroad Exhibit Car Photograph  
Last Day of School  Last day of school article - Importance of vacation
Railroad Exhibit Car Photograph Photograph of 'Monster Shark' - exhibit car
Invasion of Potato Bugs Dramatic article - Grand Haven 'invaded' by potato bugs
River Steamers Leave Grand and Rapids leave Grand Haven harbor
Water Street Sewer Section Done Water Street sewer work done - Interurban resumes route to Highland Park
River Steamers Lake Route Grand and Rapids taking southern route around Lake Michigan
Description of River Steamers Description of Grand and Rapids in Wisconsin
Pier Repair Material Arrives  
River Steamers at Menominee Grand and Rapids arrive at Menominee - 2 articles
Little Black Lake Drowning Step-off drowning' in Little Black Lake, Muskegon
Empty-Handed Pier Fisherman  Funny story of pier fisherman coming home empty handed
Story of 'Lager Beer Charley' Story of 'Lager Beer Charley' and the Ironsides 
Motor Boat Regulations Government regulations for motor boat navigation - supplement
Duncan Estate Sold  
Pirate Ship Captured off Frankfort  
Highland Park Pier Extended Highland Park pole pier extended - breakwater considered
Highland Park Expects Good Year Highland Park expects a good season despite hard times
Local Mineral Water Ad Ad for natural mineral water at Grand Haven
Fourth of July Events Listed  
Bicycle Swimming Device   Bicycle-like swimming device - story and drawing
Spring Lake / Phenomena? Why Spring Lake is strange
Republican National Convention Photograph of Republican National Convention in Chicago
Funny Fireworks Safety Poster  
Central Park Concert Success Central Park concerts successful - new uniforms
Balloon Race Passes Over GH Chicago Balloon race passes over Grand Haven
Reichardts Bookstore Opens  
Central Park Vandalized  Hoodlums vandalizing Central Park 
Charles Boyden Drives 'Fast Car' Charles Boyden drives 'fast car' to Grand Rapids
Aerial Photo of Highland Park Aerial photo of Highland Park taken by kite photographer NE Brown
Photograph of Michigan Governor Photograph of Michigan Governor Fred Warner
New Pier Deck Improvements supplement
Pirate Ship at Grand Haven Pirate ship' Wanderer at Grand Haven
Automobile Route Through GH Automobile route to pass through Grand Haven
Pirate Ship Wanderer Described supplement
More on Pirate Dan Seavers  
Spring Lake Venetian Night Description of Spring Lake Venetian night - many previous articles
Michigan Governor Visits GH Michigan Governor visits Grand Haven - 2 articles
Pier Superstructure Rebuild Contract for rebuilding south pier superstructure approved
Venetian Night Accident Lady hit in the head with rocket at Spring Lake Venetian Night fireworks
Spring Lake Venetian Night Description of Spring Lake Venetian night
Interurban Tracks Sand Covered Highland Park complaints of sand on Interurban beach tracks
Proposed Extensions for Piers Proposed extension of north and south piers
Proposed Site for New Library Proposal to buy Cutler residence for new library site - supplement
Virginia Begins Grand Haven Route Virginia arrives at Grand Haven for maiden voyage on Goodrich Line 
Washington St. Paving Petition  
Emergency Water Supply Importance of having a 'stand pipe' (water tower) 
Grand Haven's 'Canadian Side' Popularity of the 'Canadian Side' of the river (north side) and North Shore
Grand River Camping  Many camping tents line both sides of the Grand River
Len Fishers North Shore House  Mention of Len Fishers North Shore House
Attempted Jail Break Thwarted  
Need to Pave Washington Street  Importance of paving Washington Street - big article
City Fire Alarm System Inspected  City fire alarm system inspected by manufacturers
Inner Pier Deck Work Completed   
City Shade Trees Vandalized Vandals destroying many city shade trees 
Changes in Shipping Good article on the changes in shipping
Virginia Stopped for Passengers Tug stops Virginia to board late passengers
Night Swimming Lights  Highland Park gets electric beach lights for night bathing
Emergency Water Supply Importance of new stand pipe (water tower)  - description
Pier Improvements / Float Bridge New float bridge built for Government Pond
Emergency Water Supply Hill for new stand pipe (water tower) is 217 ft.
Many Dogs Killed Around GH A great number of dogs are killed around Grand Haven
Society Girls Visit Highland Park St. Louis society girls visit Highland Park
Life Savers Get Motorized Boat Grand Haven Life Savers get motorized lifeboat
Draw Bridge Openings Draw bridges need not be opened for certain craft
Steamer Race Controversy Controversy caused by Virginia - Puritan race across Lake Michigan
Lyman Twins Pacific Coast Tour Lyman Twins to make tour of Pacific coast
Gen. Gillespie / Pier Construction  Gen. Gillespie, dredge, kept busy with pier construction and repair
Life Savers Motorized Boat Life Savers new motorized lifeboat, Resistless, described - tested  
Cutler Residence Photograph Photograph of Cutler residence / demolition 
Public Works Head Praised Public Works Superintendent Francisco praised - day electricity, water supply 
Shipwreck Navigational Hazard Shipwreck off Chicago is a navigational hazard - good description
Buffalo Bill Show Coming to GH Buffalo Bill show coming to Grand Haven - description
Highland Park Religious Services Sunday night religious services held at Highland Park beach
Highland Park Garbage Crackdown Board of Health cracks down on Highland Park garbage dumping in woods
Washington St. Brick Paving Plans Proposal for paving Washington St. with brick
Charles Boyden Drives 'Fast Car' Charles Boyden drives 'fast car' to Holland via Bass River
Dewey Hill Campers Campers set up on foot of Dewey Hill
Eckert Family Concert Photograph Big, clear photograph of Eckert Family - concert playbill 
Holland Automobile Factory Charles Boyden makes proposal for a Holland automobile factory
Opposition to Water Tower Opposition to standing water pipe
Catwalk Removed for Repair Pier 'tramway' taken down for  repair
Boy Killed beneath Interurban Boy killed beneath Interurban on 5th Street
Sheriff Candidate Photograph Photograph of Cornelius Nyland for Sheriff
Central Park Cannons Shipped Cannons for Central Park shipped
Cannons Arrive for Central Park   
Boy Saved from Mob Grand Haven man saves boy from mob in Springfield, Illinois 
Water Tower Proposal Vetoed Mayor vetoes standing pipe proposal
Fire Alarm System Undependable People warned not to depend on city fire alarm system 
Harbor Boathouse Burns Boat house at river front burns
Water Tower Argument More argument on standing water pipe reservoir continues
Automobile Racing in Ad Racing automobiles in baking company advertisement
Pier Work Described Description of pier work - pier to be lowered
Old Athletic Club Photograph Old Athletic Club photograph on display - names listed
Town Clock Keeps Good Time  
Evolution of Street Car w/ Drawings good!
Old Grand Haven Days Recalled Man recalls old Grand Haven days
Forest Fire Smoke  East shore of Lake Michigan shrouded by forest fire smoke
Water Works and Tower Discussed Standing water pipe and Water Works proposals discussed
Machine Shop Purchased Robert Fisher purchases Machine shop
Public Library Opens  Public library opens on Cutler block - previously in high school
John Behm Windmill Ad  
Grand Havens Secret Societies Grand Havens secret societies - Free Masonry; Odd Fellows
Description of New Library  
Report of Four Boaters Lost Surfman Fisher reports small boat and four people lost off Holland
Report of Four Boaters Lost Boat with four people may be lost off Holland
Black Boat and D&M Depot Photo Description of Black Boats and D & M Depot - picture
Gum Machine Stolen Gum machine stolen out of Pere Marquette station
Harbor Sand Bar Problem Description of Grand Havens sand bar problem at mouth of channel
Sunday Liquor Purchase Methods Methods of purchasing liquor on Sundays
Pier Fog Signal House Torn Down Old fog signal house on pier torn down
City Beautiful' Flag Story  
Grand Haven Duck Hunting  
Work Progressing on South Pier  
Library Reading Room Description  
Bathing Dress Styles  
Butter Churner Invention Man builds bridge for automobiles that churns butter
Pile Driver Arrives for S. Pier Work  
Problems with New Town Clock  
Spring Lake Drowning Woman drowns while bathing in Spring Lake
Crockery Murder Suicide Crockery man shoots wife then self
Map of Davis Addition - supplement  
Forest Fire Smoke Covers Harbor Harbor and lakefront covered with thick forest fire smoke - previous article
Stabbing Incident in Jail  
Co F Leaves for Indiana  Co F leaves for Indiana for national mobilization
Fog Signal Runs for 78 Hours Pier fog signal runs 78 hours continuously - description
Pier Signals Lack Coal Many pier signal houses are out of coal for sirens
Co F Losses Its Cook  
False Alarms by Fire Boxes City fire alarm system causes many false alarms
Henry S. Dornbos Photograph  
Heavy Smoke Slows Pier Work  
Central Park Cannons Cannons strewn about Central Park 'battlefield.' - supplement
Co F Leaves for Indiana  Co. F has long wait at train station but is now off to Indiana
New Car Ferry for Grand Haven Grand Haven to get new car ferry 'Manistique' (Milwaukee)  
Story on Car Ferry Manistique Story on car ferry Manistique (Milwaukee)
Photograph of New Car Ferry Good photograph of car ferry Manistique (Milwaukee) 
Central Park Gun Carriages  Carriages arrive for cannons in Central Park
Two Grand Haven Boys Drown Two Grand Haven boys drown in boating mishap near tannery
Storm Stops Pier Work South storm stops pier repair work
Operator Trapped in Signal House Operator Grenell trapped by storm in pier signal house
Rescue from Signal House  Operator Grenell rescued from pier signal house
Car Ferry Manistique at Milwaukee Car ferry Manistique arrives at Milwaukee dry dock
Pier Repairs Rushed / Weather Pier repairs rushed to beat storm season - supplement
Car Ferry Milwaukee Arrives at GH Car Ferry Milwaukee (Manistique) arrives at Grand Haven - description
Automobile Accident Fatality Former Grand Haven man killed in automobile accident
Central Park Cannons Foundations for Central Park cannons constructed - supplement
Photos of GH Car Ferries Photographs of car ferries Grand Haven and Milwaukee - supplement
Plans for Paving Washington St.  - supplement
Attempted Pier Suicide Grand Haven boys save man from suicide off pier
Captain's New Automobile Grand Haven captain gets new automobile
Rattlesnake Killed on Elliot St.  
Fire Alarm System Fails Again  
Early Grand Haven Days Recalled Pioneer recalls early Grand Haven days
Complaints:  Boys with Slingshots  
Pigeon Raising Problems Grand Haven man has problem raising pigeons
GH Soldier Who Died at Shiloh Story of Grand Haven Civil War soldier Austin Wright who died at Shiloh
Pier Repair Progressing More pier stone arrives
Fire Alarm System Defended Public Works Superintendent Francisco defends fire alarm system
More on Fire Alarm Controversy  
Little Dog Almost Starves to Death Little dog almost starves to death in Western Union battery room
Clear Gerrit Dykema Picture   
Train Sparks Cause Sawdust Fires  
Navigation / Forest Fire Smoke  Forest fire smoke a hazard to navigation
Football Game Protested Grand Haven leaves football field in protest over game with Grand Rapids
Newsboy Attempted Suicide Colored' news boy tries to commit suicide
Pier Timbers Found Floating  Pier timbers found floating off Grand Haven harbor
Life Savers Beach Football Team Life Savers organize beach football team
More on Fire Alarm System  
Washington St. Sewer Connections Washington St. business owners asked to make connections before paving
NE Brown Picture Studio  Nat Brown to build picture studio on corner of Washington and Water St.
Interurban City Street Hazards Big holes endanger Interurban on Washington St.
New Pier Catwalk Being Built  New tramway (catwalk) on pier being built
Central Park Cannons Mounted Cannons mounted on carriages in Central Park
Lake Michigan Water Supply  Measurements taken and plans made for Lake Michigan water supply 
Carnegie Award for GH Resident Grand Haven resident gets Carnegie Hero Medal at Charlevoix
Central Park Cannon in Place Central Park cannon in place - aimed!
Central Park Cement Sidewalks More cement sidewalks built around Central Park
Cannon Dedication Ceremony  Cannon dedication ceremony announced
Cannon Dedication Ceremony  Description / announcement of Central Park cannon dedication ceremony
Work Continues on Pier Catwalk (Tramway)
Armory Steel Ceiling Why the armory needs a steel ceiling
More on Central Park Ceremony (Cannons)
Why Less Shipwrecks Why there are so few shipwrecks now
Work Continues on Pier Catwalk Work keeps rushing along on south pier tramway
Central Park Cannon Unveiled  
Boy finds Loaded Revolver Boy finds loaded revolver beneath sidewalk
Old Savidge Livery Barn Is old Savidge livery barn on Washington a nuisance?
Huge Movie theater Ad Huge display ad for Original Vaudette
Harbor Ships - Photograph Photograph description of four big ships at Grand Haven docks
Car Ferry Schedule Car Ferry Grand Haven and Milwaukee schedule description
Low Water Level on Grand River Low water level on Grand River causes navigation problems
Central Park Cannon - Letter Letter from Sacketts Harbor resident regarding cannon in Central Park
Pre Civil War Grand Haven Old copy of Clarion tells of pre Civil War Grand Haven
Lake Michigan Water Supply  More on Lake Michigan as water supply for Grand Haven
New Sewing Rooms Opened Mrs. Lysaght and Mrs. Fisher opens new sewing rooms on Fourth St.
Swan Captured Swan captured on lake and saved at home
Pier Work Continues Despite Cold  
Chicago Balloon Race Life Savers keep watch for Chicago balloons
Pere Marquette # 5 Gets Captain James O'Brian gets command of Pere Marquette #5
Napoleon Bonaparte Discussed Napoleon Bonaparte to be discussed at Presbyterian Church 
Stone Arrives for Pier Repair Small fleet arrives with stone for pier repair from Sturgeon Bay
Former GH Life Saver Drowns Former Grand Haven Life Saver Julius Salmonson drowns
Gold Found Along Grand River Detroit News announces that gold has been found along Grand River (copper?)
Snow Balling Nuisance Snow-balling on Washington and Third - Loafers Corner
Big Steam Roller Arrives Big steam roller arrives for Grand Haven
Aviation / Balloonist Gives Talk Balloonist Henry Clayton gives talk, shows pictures at Congregational Church
Iron Ore for Spring Lake Iron Co. Pentland arrives with iron ore load for Spring Lake Iron Co furnace
Stone Unloaded for South Pier  
Wreck of the Akeley Recalled   
Dan Miller Gold Life Saving Medal Mrs. Charles Boyden owns Dan Millers Gold Life Saving Medal - her uncle
Demented Woman Dies in Fire Demented woman dies if Ferrysburg house fire
Aviation / Grand Haven Aeronaut Former Grand Haven boy, James McBride, becomes aeronaut
Ludington Water Supply Studied Grand Haven studies Ludington L. Michigan water supply system 
Four Foot Owl Shot by GH Man  
Pier Catwalk (Tramway) Work Aerial walkway on catwalk to be completed tonight
What Life Savers Do During Winter List of crew
Pier Work Almost Completed  
Grand Haven Civil War Vets Meet Grand Haven survivors of the Battle of Franklin meet.
Steel Armory Ceiling Nearly Done  
Good Pier History U S Army Corps of Engineers Report gives good history of the piers
Another Freight Handlers Strike  
Santa Driving Automobile Ad  
NE Brown Kite Camera Patent NE Brown granted patent on aerial kite camera
Pier Work Rushed Before Ice  Work rushed on pier stone before coming of ice
False 'Man Overboard' Alarm Man Overboard false alarm on Pere Marquette #5
Letter To Editor Boy Electrocuted Letter to editor by man describing the electrocution of his son
The Speed of Modern Telegraphy  
Pier Sand Bar Problem Sand bar at harbor mouth causes problems
Grand Haven's Normal Class Story of Grand Haven's Normal Class
Spring Lake Golf Course Proposed Proposal to start a golf club and build a golf course at Spring Lake
Spring Lake is Tricky Navigation Spring Lake is tricky navigation for steamers
1st Reformed Church Languages 1st Reformed has morning services in Dutch; Evening services in English
Grand River Steamers River steamers Grand and Rapids to be used in Little Rock, Arkansas 
"Old Boys of Grand Haven"  Old Boys of Grand Haven' organized in Chicago
Suicidal Boy Released Suicidal boy released from protective custody
New Captain of Pere Marquette #5 Captain Cavanaugh to command Pere Marquette #5
Boy Saved from Channel Boy saved from drowning after falling in channel near Clinton St.
Winter Life at Life Saving Station  
Frequent Fires at Pump Station Description of frequent fires in city coal bin for pump station
Humane Society Proposal Proposal to set up a local humane society
Interurban Bob Sled Accident Bob sled full of kids hits Interurban on Washington St.
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