The Chesaning Argus, December, 1877
Local happenings in the village of Chesaning (and surrounding area) for the whole month of December, 1877.
March 5, 2023
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Chesaning in the News (1877 and Before)
While Chesaning may have had a few newspapers that reported on local happenings, no record has survived from before The Chesaning Argus began its run in October of 1877. Here are a few items that appeared in other sources that provide a glimpse into the early history of our village.
February 27, 2023
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The Chesaning Argus, November 28, 1877
Another quiet week, with no new tales of murder. We do, however, learn of a more recent death, and the effect it may have had on the local community.
February 19, 2023
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Chesaning in the News: An Old Indian Apple Orchard (1864)
The editor of the Saginaw Valley Republican has been rusticating among “musquitoes, sundry fans, handkerchiefs, &c.” (lucky fellow) up the Shiawassee River, and gives an interesting account of probably the oldest Apple Orchard in Michigan…
February 13, 2023
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Indian Sites of Chesaning
Chesaning was once an important center of Indian activity, before the arrival of European settlers. Unfortunately, most of the evidence of their presence has long since disappeared. Here is a brief summary of some important Native American sites whose presence is attested in various sources.
February 5, 2023
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