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“It Used to be Different.” from the January 1, 1891 Republican
While talking with an old resident who has resided in Door county for about thirty years he gave us some of the experience of a cold New Years day in…
“Short Takes.” from the January 1, 1885 Door County Advocate
In 1885, a man decided to touch his tongue to a cold ax head to see if it would really stick to it.
“Churches Observe New Year Entrance” from the January 3, 1930 Door County News
Various churches of Sturgeon Bay and Sawyer held special New Years eve services, among which were the fol­lowing: Sturgeon Bay Methodist, Rev. J. T…
“A Watch Night Service” from the January 4, 1923 Door County News
An inspiring New Year’s Watch Night service was held by the Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church Sunday night. The members gathered…
"Did you make a New Year's resolution?" from the January 3, 1978 Door County Advocate
Linda Adams asks
"Watchnight service was worth watching" from the December 29, 1977 Door County Advocate
I remember holding his hand as we briskly walked along the crunchy, snow blanketed streets of Iron Mountain (Michigan) and asking him what happened at…
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