USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. ========================================================================== NEWSPAPER ARTICLES CONCERNING BLOCKS EXCERPT FROM COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AURORA BULLETIN AUGUST 23 1902 Richard Block submitted a bid for the improvement of upper Manchester Street by excavating, grading, curbing, and guttering and five foot cement sidewalks upon either side. Also for metaling roadway. Bid was on a basis of $.252 1/2 per lineal foot against each piece of property abutling on the street and was accompanied by a $50.00 check, same to be forfeited if said Block failed to enter into contract. Bid referred to committee as a whole. DEARBORN INDEPENDENT AUGUST 2, 1917 Mrs. Ella Block Stage and her son Austin were visiting Joseph Durbin and his family. SEPTEMBER 17, 1917 Mrs. William Block, Sr. entertained her sister Miss Mary Swigt of Pleasant Ridge, Ohio last week. JANUARY 17, 1918 Mr. & Mrs. Fred Block of Hyde Park, Ohio were recent juests of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Durbin. THE AURORA BULLETIN FRIDAY MARCH 11, 1911 Nickelo Sold: After managing the Nickelo for over two years Horace Block has sold the same to Clarence Everett. Mr. Block and wife left Thursday for Butte, Montana, where he is to take charge of a big fruit farm at a lucrative salary. Jo Ann Ramseyer