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Newspaper
Marshall Daily News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
1
A historical notice profiles Phineas Pamp-to-Be as a survivor in a lineage of distinguished ancestors, tracing his notable place within a shorn but enduring tribal heritage and prominence.
Phineas Pampe-to-pe, last chief of the Pottowatomies, lives with seventy five tribe members on Nottawa creek reserve. Once powerful, he now serves mainly as signatory for government papers as the tribe becomes democratic. He recalls Mogua-go and long line of chiefs, while noting hunting days are over and forefathers’ bones lie under white ploughed fields.
Calhoun county Agricultural Society re elected W H Gorsline as President William Gray as Secretary G B Barnes as General Superintendent and T J Shipp as Treasurer An auditing committee was named as Wm Bosley BE Simmons and Geo Coleman The March meeting will address major business Secretary Gray reported attendance at the 60th annual fair setting a record high credits given to weather attractions exhibits press and advertising Plans to curb future spending until receipts allow are noted The financial report lists receipts from ticket sales dining hall privileges grandstand and exhibits with several small items noted including photographs and imported stationery displays at Bradshaw's Main St Battle Creek
The narrative recalls an exile of an Indigenous leader who fled during removal to return to Nottawa Creek in this county. He and others formed the Moguago tribe after resisting removal, with dreams of regaining southern Michigan lands once controlled south of the Kalamazoo river. They recall clashes with Shawnee forces from Indiana.
A Sunday closing law rumor centered on Haynor’s Saloon as John Wagner and friends hunting trip guests entered the back room. Sheriff Graham investigated, finding Haynor alone there, debunking the scandal and urging firm public virtue alongside cautions about alcohol and youth.
Rev A A Geiger preached a Sunday sermon urging adults to address young men with larger ideals and plans. He cited the church, parents, and Christian workers as key voices, stressing that youth is a critical period for habit formation and lifelong character development.
An embargo on hay shows no current market impact locally, with prices steady if raised soon. otherwise they may fall. Michigan, a major hay producer, faces high demand and a statewide value estimate of 35 million dollars, despite shipments being blocked.
A historical note describes an old waterway project called the Southern Michigan Canal extending from St. Ise to Monroe, with limited readable details and an unclear ending.
Ex May or Todd of Jackson discusses a historic plan for a ship canal across southern Michigan linking Lakes Michigan and Erie. The proposed southern route would cut 1200 miles off Chicago to Buffalo travel, reduce coal use, flood damage, and broaden trade for southern Michigan and nearby states. A central meeting of officials is urged to pursue deep waterways funding and authorization.
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