By VIRGINIA PAULSON Negaunee Historical Society NEGAUNEE — Alexander Maitland was born at Kilmarnock, Scotland, on June 20, 1844 to James and Barbara (Kerr) Maitland. His father was engaged in the wholesale boot and shoe business until 1856, when he moved his family to America. ...

By PHIL TARVAINEN and BEN ORDIWAY Guest Contributors And when I am forgotten, as I shall be And sleep in dull, cold marble, where no mention Of me more must be heard of, say, “I taught thee.” Cardinal Wolsey–Henry VIII Act 3, Scene 2 They say the Army gets smaller the longer ...

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — For more than two hours on a Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Gustavo Castillo led the Pentecostal congregation he’s been growing in this Minneapolis suburb through prayer, Scriptures, rousing music and sometimes tearful testimonials. But it all may end soon. A ...

NEGAUNEE — The “white house” is no more, it burned to the ground at two o’clock on a Monday morning in 1879. When the fire was discovered, a general alarm was sounded, but the engine was not taken out. Three or four people went out to the scene of the fire just in time to see the ...