Michigan

Crystal Falls
The grounds are lovely, the cottage romantic; presenting one of the most attractive residences in the upper Peninsula.
—Florence Mining News.
NOTABLE EVENTS.
Mrs. H. C. Kimball was the first lady in town. Hella Doncett was the first child born in town. John Miller and Miss Maria Graber were the first couple united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Justice Adams. The first death was that of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Nicholson. The child was the first one born in Florence, Wisconsin. A little girl of Mr. and Mrs. Mcnulty was the second one that died. The Presbyterian denomination held the first services in town. Rev. Lowry, of Vermont, who was spending his vacation here, officiated. The first theatrical performance was given in Doncett's Opera House by the ¦ Oakes Bros., March 30, 1882. The first murder is still to be chronicled; also, the first suicide.

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