114 years ago in Sanilac County On Monday morning the Ball brothers were operating a steam threshing machine on John McPherson’s farm, near Carsonville when a spark from the engine landed in one of the hay stacks. Not only did his hay burn, but also two stacks of oats and two of wheat, plus an implement shed. The barn and straw stack were saved by hard fire-fighting, but the loss, about $200, is a severe blow to Mr. read more
Oct. 2, 2013 - Sanilac County News