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1913-1914 Sault High Glee Club

Here’s an oldie, but goodie from long ago, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Enjoy. – Laurie Davis It has only been in the last two or three years that there has been much interest in musical organizations, but in that time they have grown into strong and able bodies. Among […]

Exploring New Territory

Hi everyone. I’m Maverick with another edition of “Cat Tales.” I’m not in the dog house, but I might deserve it. Some moms would probably put me in a dog house for being ornery, but not my mom. My mom handles my orneriness by talking with me and telling me […]

Henry Schoolcraft Dies

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 […]

Schoolcraft Marries Miss Johnston

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 […]

After The Coup

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 […]

End of Summer

Hi everyone, I am Maverick and for those who don’t know me, this is my column “Cat Tales.” My friend, Spaghetti Betty, and her parents like our community so much that they are building a house here. That’s a picture of Spaghetti Betty at the housing site. She’s excited because […]

Governor Cass and the Indians

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 […]

Reap What You Sow

“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 […]

SAULT HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM

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 […]

Schoolcraft Arrives on Steamer

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 […]