THE ADVERTISER. Saranac, MI; Thursday, March 23, 1905:

FRONT PAGE: OBITUARY: Robert Blake MINOR – THE ADVERTISER. SARANAC, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1905, VOL. XI, NO 49 (front page):

"Obituary - ROBERT BLAKE MINOR - Robert Blake Minor was born August 1st, 1834 in Riga, Monroe county, New York and died at his home, March 15th, 1905, being 70 years, 7 months and 15 days old.
He was one of a family of five brothers and two sisters, all of whom preceded him by death save one sister, Mrs. Wm. H. Smith of Bellville, this state.

When his country was in peril he accepted its call for volunteers and enlisted Oct. 19, 1861 in Company A., Tenth Michigan Infantry re-enlisting Feb. 1864, and remaining until the close of the war.

He was married to Helen A. Andrew November 15, 1865, and immediately settled on the farm in Berlin township which has ever since been their home. To them were born ten children, Mrs. Ida A. Sherwood and Mrs. Ella Carman both living on farms near their old home, Dr. Earnest B. Minor of Traverse City, Mrs. Myrtle B. Walker of White Cloud, Mich., Rev. Irving W. Minor, student of Albion College, Clara B., Etta L., Mary S., Ray R., still remain at home. The youngest child, Lena H., died June 20, 1897.

There are also eleven grandchildren who had won a place in his affections.

Mr. Minor was converted when about twentytwo years of age and joined the Methodist Episcopal church. He maintained his Christian integrity through his army career and throughout his entire life. He became identified with Free Methodists in the year seventyone, being a charter member of that church located near his home.

He was a devoted husband, a tender and loving parent, an ardent Christian and a good neighbor.

He was a great worker and spared not himself for the comfort and blessing of his family; the prosperity of his church and being a public spirited man he was interested in the betterment of his community. During his last sickness which was short but severe, he was thoughtful of others and constant in his praise of Jesus, who was to him a precious friend and great Savior.

At eight o'clock Wednesday evening last he peacefully fell asleep and entered into his rest.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them."
The funeral services were held Saturday from the house, conducted by Rev. Manly DaFoe, a former pastor and friend of the family, assisted by Rev. McDonald of Saranac. There were many and beautiful floral offerings.
Very appropriate music was rendered by Mrs. Eugene Smith and Mrs. Wm. Peer of Ionia.

The remains were borne by loving hands to the Saranac cemetery where all that is mortal was laid to rest awaiting the resurrection morning."

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OBITUARY (with photograph): D. W. ANDERSON was born in Pembroke, N.Y. Aug. 16, 1833 and died at the home of his son, George, at Rosebush, March 16, 1905, after a long lingering sickness.
Mr. Anderson came to Saranac in 1855 and engaged in the wagon and blacksmith business and was very successful. He was, from that time until about three years ago when he sold out here, identified with the business interests and the development of the town.

He was married Aug. 29, 1852 at Salem, Wis. to Helen Samborn and after her death was he was again married to Juliette Granger September 8, 1870, she also having passed away a few years ago.

He was the father of seven children, three, George, Fred and Elmer survive him. He was a good husband, kind father, and a respected citizen and neighbor.

The funeral services were held at Rosebush and the remains were brought here Thursday for burial. A brief service was held at the cemetery, conducted by Rev. J. E. Tedford.

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COUNTY NEWS: Ralph MATTISON of Ronald, died March 13, aged 74 years.

Sylvester BROCK and Eva ANDREWS of Lake Odessa were married by Justice Waugh of Ionia Wednesday.

M. E. DOREMUS of Easton has sold his farm in Easton and will move to the state of Washington where he will engage in the lumber business.

DEATH: - *(page 3, column 2):
"County News - Timothy Brown died at 9:30 Wednesday morning at his home, Harrison and Cleveland streets, Ionia. He was 87 years of age and for 45 years has been a resident of Ionia. Since the death of his wife 32 years ago, Mr. Brown made his home with his son, Thomas, at the old homestead. Four children survive him, Thomas, of Ionia; Nicholas, of Duluth; Mrs. Julia Wesshaver, of Holland; and Mrs. Noble Micks, of Ionia. Probably no citizen of Ionia was better known than "Tim" Brown. He was born in Ireland 87 years ago and his life was one of the varied adventure. His travels have taken him over much of the world. Fifty years ago he was at work putting railroads through Canada, and was one of the section men who built the Grand Trunk through Ionia. On a bet of $25 minus his coat and shoes he carried the American flag through the streets of a Canadian village when such an act was treason."

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