In this episode, Bobbie Mathis and Brian McCombs from the Union City Society for Historic Preservation return to the show to talk about some interesting tales from the cities history. We talk about the apple lady, memories from WWII and a circus elephant who was saved from the brink of death by a determined local veterinarian.

Riverside Memories Tour: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riverside-memories-cemetery-tour-tickets-711115895787?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information on the events mentioned that are happening in Union City, visit: Saving Graves Union City Riverside Cemetery

For tickets for events mentioned that are happening at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum, visit: https://bcrhm.eventbrite.com

For information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com

In this episode I explore the history of the CK&S Railroad, also known as the 'Beer Bucket Train' and the 'Cuss, Kick & Swear' Railroad. It is a fascinating history that spans Kalamazoo, Barry and Eaton Counties.

For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:

https://michaeldelaware.com

To get tickets to the special event by the Steam Railroading Insitute on 'Michigan Train Robberies' click here.

In this episode, I explore an article written by Berenice Bryant Lowe in her book 'Tales of Battle Creek' entitled 'Battle Creek in Wartime'. She reviews the cities history from the Mexican American War, through the Civil War, World War I and World War II, including the impact of Fort Custer. She also details much of the women's contribution to the war effort in support of the troops at Camp Custer, and later Fort Custer.

For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:

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In this epside I explore the history of Fort St. Joseph that was the original settlement near Niles, Michigan. It was first established in the 1680's as a mission by French Jesuits, and then expanded to a garrison and trading post in the 1700's.

To read the WMU article referenced, visit:

https://wmich.edu/fortstjoseph/about/fort-history

To contact Michael Delaware, visit:

https://michaeldelaware.com

In this episode I explore the life of Berenice Bryant Lowe, the author of the book 'Tales of Battle Creek' published in 1976. Her anthology on the history of Battle Creek served as a foundation for many historians who have followed her work in recent years.

To listen to the interview with Berenice, visit: https://willardlibrary.org

For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:

https://michaeldelaware.com

In this episode I explore a forgotten murder story from 1889, where the body of an infant was found floating in the Kalamazoo River near Marshall, Michigan. The story of this crime spanned two counties, sparking a joint investigation beween the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department and the Kalamazoo Detective offer of the Police Department. In the end three people were charged with murder, and no one was ever convicted. A very sad and disturbing tale from the Victorian Era in Southwest Michigan.

In this episode I explore some of the early history of Cassopolis, and nearby Vandalia and the namesake of the County and village, Lewis Cass.

For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:

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In this episode I explore the history of the Burdick Hotel that once stood on the site of the present day Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo. The first building was built in 1850, and the hotel went through many evolutions over the many decades, but was a long standing legacy in the downtown district.

To read the Kalamazoo Library article on this story: https://www.kpl.gov/local-history/kalamazoo-history/business/burdick-hotel/

For more information or to contact Michael Delaware. visit:

https://michaeldelaware.com

In this episode, I explore the history of the founding of Parchment, Michigan and the paper mill in that community. Additionally, taking advantage of the recorded oral histories at the Parchment Library, I include an interview with a man who worked 40+ years for the KVP Mill and he offers a unique insight into that history.

For more oral histories from the Parchment Library, visit:

https://www.parchmentlibrary.org/local-history/oral-histories/

For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:

https://michaeldelaware.com

In this episode I explore the legacy of Autry DeWalt Mixon, better known as Junior Walker, and his band the All-Stars. The group began their early career in South Bend, Indiana and also in Southwest Michigan. They first sang their legendary 'Shotgun' which went on to become a #1 R&B Hit at the El Grotto Lounge in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1965.

The material in this episode comes from the book 'Here I Stand' written by Sonya and Sean Hollins. To get a copy of this book, visit:

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For more books by Sonya & Sean Hollins, visit Season Press Inc.

For more information on Michael Delaware, visit:

https://michaeldelaware.com