City council debates garbage pickup and paving plans
At a July meeting Alderman Withington was absent as councilors debated garbage collection, cement sidewalks, and street paving. The panel approved covered metal garbage receptacles, discussed wiring more electric lights, and considered paving priorities from East Church to Broad streets with emphasis on Broad asphalt paving next year.
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City’ Council
Ald
Ald Payne
M. H. Highy
Ald. Stearns
North Main
Front
Center
Frank
Vine
Marison
Hoisington
Opel Elmstret
John Edmund
Detroit Southern Railway
Bent Dale Avenue
Hunt
Wolverton
Tom Navin
Franklin
David van Alstine
Holsington
Stearns
Cousell
Hmit
East Church Street
West Church Street
Maumee
Broad Street
Adrien Water Company
Payne
Xsigarus
Adrian
Hydrant near Lamb factory topic at council meeting
Reports presented include a burglary, an assault and battery, cruelty to animals, eight arrests for drinking and four lodgers. Alderman Meyer approved remarks and called for investigation, with the council adjourning after the crime report.
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Tom
Ald. Meyer
Gounei
False Claim Aims at Pom Piper in Chicago Opera Scene
Miss Bessie Winans known as the Pom Piper of Babes in Towland was claimed yesterday as the long lost daughter of Mrs. Daniel Armitage of 1773 West North avenue in a Grand Opera house dressing room incident. Mrs. Armitage, wife of the Security Investment association director, declared she had found her daughter but Miss Wynn denied the match causing a hysterical scene.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Bessie Winan
Babes In Towland
Daniel 3
Armitage
West North Avenue
Grand Opera House
Grand
Miss Wynn
Hamlin
Wizard of Oz
Charles Wynn
Detroit
Frederick Wynn
Louisville
Thorpe
McDonald
Severe storm hits Adrian area with lightning and damage
After supper last night a severe rainstorm struck the region bringing forked lightning that lit up the sky and knocked out electric lights. Trees were struck and limb breakage reported. the worst damage occurred at Adrian Genter grange hall with structural damage and broken gas mantles. Estimates place total damages around $25 as other properties including a windmill and telephone pole suffered impact. several homes in Lena Junction and Adrian township endured minor damage.
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Adrian Genter Grange Hall
N. Houd
West Adriay
Potnam
Wilbur
O. G. Road
Lenawee Junction
S. I. Robnson
Adrian
Second Wife Sues Thomas in Divorced Cruelty Case
Albert Bethel Thomas former Detroit Stock Exchange secretary faces a divorce suit and multiple cruelty allegations from his second wife actress Ethel M Robinson once known as Trixie of the Telephone Girl company. The couple, residing at Eldorado apartments Detroit, are also tied to a replevin action over furniture, with claims of missed payments and disputed ownership.
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Adrian
Ibis
Detroit News
Whiogo
Albert
Bethel Thomas
Detroit Stock* Exchange
Thomas
Hallion Chittenden Thomas
Thomas No
Rolmert
William MW. Isom
Keuilwartty Tr
Ethel M. Robinson
Trixie
Telephone Girl
Mes
Detroit
Eldorado
John R. . Street
Valance
Leonard Bros
Lebdell
Asphalt dreams on Broad Street and Fourth of July sparks
A fragment from a city discussion imagines paving Broad Street with asphalt, adding two tree lined rows and wide medians with flower beds between the tracks to create an elegant Michigan thoroughfare. The proposal, playful yet practical, envisions a safe park like promenade with minimal fuel impact amid hot weather.
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Michigan
Horticultural Meeting at Fruit Ridge July Picnic
A July horticultural program is planned at the residence of Geo. and Horton Fruit Ridge. The event includes a morning train ride from the east, table picnic dinner, and a long program of prayers, songs, solos, and discussions led by local leaders. Numerous residents and invited guests are listed as participants.
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Sand Creek
Mars and Moon Close Encounter Promises Storms
An astronomy note from Detroit by Miles J. McGuirl predicts a close Mars moon alignment tonight at 9:90 standard time causing thunder storms high winds and hot weather for two days. The forecast mentions clear skies may reveal Mars two degrees north of the moon with recurring 87 day cycles and varying moon phases.
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Mars
Miles J. McGuirl
Detroit
Chettur
Jenkins Collett Wedding Notices From Ousted News
Ousted notices announce the Jenkins Collett wedding with Charles Alfred Collett and Dora Jenkins paired, date read as Thursday June 3, in South Wayne Wisconsin. Ab homie after July 14, Ousted Michigan. Rob ert Ladd and Mrs. Fred Ladd visiting Adrain Ireland while Agnes Roberts married at Erie Post Monday and honeymooning in this city. The Ladd brothers operate a wholesale supplies business in Saginaw under Ladi Dros.
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Jenkins-Collett
Charles Alfred Collett
Dora Jenkins
South Wayne
Wisconsin
Ab Homie
Mich
Robert Sladd
Fred Ladd
Adrian
Ireland
Agnes Roberts
Erie
Ant
Beride
Saginaw
Fred
John Ladd
Ladi Dros
In Memory of Grant B Miller of Fairfield Mich
Grant B Miller born Fairfield Michigan May 12 188 died June 27 19 aged 53 years 1 month 15 days. Survived by wife Ella Stebins and children Myra Eleanor Lillian and three grandchildren. Funeral at M B Church Fairfield, burial at Fairfield Cemetery.
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Grant B. Miller
Fairfield
Mich
Ghas. Miller
Eleanor Lowe-Miller
Adrian
Tts
Infaney
Eleanor
Pred Morse
Lillian
Herbert Blaine
Everett
Washington
Jesus
Bilder Booth
Jasper
M. B
No Pity Shown and Pile Cure Advert
A testimonial from F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a terrible pile condition of 24 tumors after other remedies failed. The ad praises the salve for burns aches and pains and lists B J Shepherd Hart Shaw and Pennock's as the low priced sellers near Independence Day fireworks charms.
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F. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
B. J. Shepherd
Hart & Shaw
Wasting Away A Salem Man Credits Petey Kidney Cure
A Salem Missouri man writes that kidney disease left him thin and weak for five years. After trying many doctors and remedies he used Petey's Kidney Cure and claims he was cured in under two bottles. Also mentions Acker's Blood Elixir as a tonic and purifier with money-back guarantee. Includes promotional travel and excursion ticket discounts for Fourth of July holidays with local agents and contact information.
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Stabert R. Watts
Salem
Petey
City, Pharmacy
Ail. B. Thompson
Frank Lin Wells Dies Suddenly at 80 in Constantine
Special to The Veteran Constantine Michigan July 3 Frank Lin Wells a member of the state board of agriculture died suddenly at his home this morning from heart disease He was 80 years old Wells served on the state board and was widely known in agricultural circles in Michigan and beyond.
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Board of Agriculture
Constantine
Mich
Franklin Wells
State Board of Agriculture
Turkish Bulgarian War Fears Rise In Vienna Talks
The Austrian foreign office received a note from the Turkish ambassador denying Bulgarian blame over frontier troop movements. In London circles the Vienna view shifts toward possible war with Turkey as Constantinople reports discuss the risk of hostilities at any moment. Separately in Jackson Michigan, arrests followed a double homicide case tied to Warren Thorpe and his second wife, with inquiries revealing complex family relations and questions about the death of Thorpe.
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Vienne
London
Vienna
Daily Telegraph
Turkey
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Pera
Jackson, Mich
Ware Vane
Warren Thorpe
Imer Kirkty
Helmer
Over Thirty Thousand Patents Granted in Fiscal Year
Washington report shows 33,229 patents granted and 54,256 applications filed in the fiscal year ending June 34. Receipts totaled 1,591,251 dollars. The year is described as one of the most prosperous in the patent office’s history.
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Washington
Patent Office
Mother’s Deed as Husband Finds Bodies in LeRoy
Rochester July 3. A tragic scene in LeRoy when Mrs Willian Baxter hanged herself and two children, Goodson eight and Gladys two. The husband, returning home at six, broke a window to enter, found them hanging in an attic above the kitchen. He had been ill after drinking wine she gave him the night before, suspected poisoned. Authorities will analyze the remaining contents.
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Rochester
LeRoy
Willian Baxter
Goodson
Gladys
Lagen
Local Church Notes and Community Notices
Church schedules fill the page with ministers and Sunday services. First Methodist Protestant fills pulpits as Rev. C W Stephenson preaches, with Rev John Gregory and A K Fox on schedule. First Presbyterian and First Baptist share service details, while Church of Christ at Everitstall notes Bible school and Sunday sermons. Also listed are M E F and other fraternal notices, an herbal remedy ad, and a shoe sale announcement for the Fourth.
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First Methodist Protestant
C. W. Stephenson
John Gregory
A. K. Fox
First Presbyterian Church
E. M. McMillin
Ray
A. W
Monroe
Mich
Albare
First Baptist Church
Franklin W.sweetpastor
Christ
Church of Christ
Everitstall
West Church Street
Huntsman
Bible School
Christian Endeavor Society
M Lb
J. T Nickerson
Glass
Sun Patriotism
Epworth League
Servion
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Bessie Wynn
Dr. King
B. J. Shepherd & Co
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Ry
Chicago
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry Dn
la Salle Street
van Buren Street
LaSalle
Sherman Streets
W. G. McConnell
Pennock’s
the Telephone Girl
A.B
Timns
Chilawood
Merre
GEO
Horton, Fruit Ridge
N. B. Horton
W. Tl. Keight
Audienes
J. H. Gale
Lillie Andferson
Miss Bertha] Porter
Divner
Garlening
Drake
B. I. Laing
David M. Holden
Ttscession
H. C. Bradish
Audiente
Clara Briggs
Esther Grean
Charles Morse
Lizzie Telford
Albert Waring
Russell
Droke Dann
W. G. Porter
Blizs Russell
Joli Gregory
W. C. Smith
Peader
James Lane
C. & Wader
Presnant Knight
Porter
Evans ML Russell
Evans Russell
Dolly
J. H. Cole
J. C. Tolford
Mina Peters
Mary Livesay
Amos Gaumer
H. P. Tolfart
Chica Brigus
Belle Tuttle
Atica Tolford
FE. H. Porter
Robert Telford
Ida Tufts
Mrs. Wer Day
Florence Willett
Lt. W. Porter
Silas Griffith
Exant Willett
Lois Cole
Mavie Porter
PFE
Kennedy
City
Acker
Wyatt
Blackman Township
Tim Wes
Me. Tharpe
Elso
Jackson
Husband
Wm. McKinley
K. L
H. No
A. Q, TI
W. Ball
Minnie Sharlow
Faith Lodge
Eastern Star
B.S
Zoe L. Decker
WMS May Kellogg Chase
Ser
W. H. Hooker & Co
Buffalo
H. B. Wyatt & Co
Frank Clements
Pentecost
Union Church
Benedict
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