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In 1923, Stanley Newton published, “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part nine of a continuing series, that tells the history of Sault Ste. Marie and area in its early years. I have left punctuation and grammar intact. – Laurie Davis “Mr. Johnston has plenty […]
In 1923, Stanley Newton published, “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part eight of a continuing series, that tells the history of Sault Ste. Marie and area in its early years. – Laurie Davis About a year after his arrival, Schoolcraft married Jane Johnston, the […]
In 1923, Stanley Newton published, “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part seven of a continuing series that tells the history of Sault Ste. Marie and area in its early years. – Laurie Davis “In a short time, we learned that Mrs. Johnston, who was […]
Schoolcraft mentions a ravine, which still exists near the foot of Bingham Avenue, and which in former times extended southward across the present line of Portage Avenue. But he does not say how far west of the ravine Sassaba’s lodge and the Indian village were placed, or at what distance […]
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” – Galatians 6:7-8 (NIV) As a child, I often heard, “You […]
This picture and story were taken from the 1914 Sault Ste. Marie High School annual. The Sault High School spirit was strong even back then. – Laurie Davis Men Receiving S’sWM. MacLachlan (Captain) Right Guard, James Sharpe – Quarterback, Clifford Everett – Left Guard, A. Weston – Right Half, Jay […]
In 1923, Stanley Newton published, “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part five of a continuing series that tells the history of Sault Ste. Marie and area in its early years. – Laurie Davis Schoolcraft Arrives on Steamer It appears to have been overlooked by […]
In 1923, Stanley Newton published, “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part four of a continuing series, that tells the history of Sault Ste. Marie and area in its early years. Enjoy! – Laurie Davis Letter of Reprimand Ramsay Crooks, a wonderful Scotchman who penetrated […]
In 1923, Stanley Newton published, “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” This is part three of a continuing series, that tells the history of Sault Ste. Marie and area in its early years. Enjoy! – Laurie Davis Americans Surrender Captain Roberts was in charge at St. Joseph […]
In 1923, Stanley Newton published, “The Story of Sault Ste. Marie and Chippewa County.” I will be doing a series of stories from his work. I hope you find them as interesting and informative as I have. – Laurie Davis Waub-ojeeg was the most famed of the Chippewas in the […]
