Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2026 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ =========================================================================== USGenNet Data Repository Notice: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization. Non-commercial organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the consent of the transcriber prior to use. Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. ============================================================================= Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. ============================================================================= The Grand Traverse Herald November 13, 1879 GEORGE LEAVER, while skinning a deer he had shot in the woods in Marilla township, Manistee county, was shot and instantly killed by J. CHEESEBRO who mistook him for a bear. The coroner's jury returned a verdict in accordance with the facts and exonerating CHEESEBRO. ===============================================================================