Democrats Choose Beckwith Chairman at County Convention
The Battle Creek county convention at Arbester hall selected J. C. Beckwith as chairman amid early protests and floor withdrawals. Delegates from Albion, Marengo, Bedford and other districts elected to the state convention. Beckwith would not attend, and committee members were named to organize the local party efforts.
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Bailey Rugs
Common Council of
Arbester Hall
Perday
Nerning
Ijdha
Cdiher
Noreinees
Dea
Cularan
Willson
Fay
Markey
Cobain
Uieir
Goat
R. Mases
Haste District
McCutcheon
Albion
Gira Sheridan
M. Borough
Mosro Willitts
Maristall
W. LE
Uae
Lees Roy Atdiis
Pe. Konsha
ELC
Mifleas
W. Baileys
Mindeey Elion Milas
Conklin
Bedford
Battle Creek Township
Haas
Sidistitiute
Beckwith
Glidirman
Leetoel
de Ronverit
W. Ansterbury
Brokaw Raith Creek
Andrew Mapes Bedford
W. D. Smith
Surhineton
Shedd
Clapcodon
Nk Sandelire
Jay CO. Snyder
Eckford
W. Brealey
Wellnope
Leroy
Dbas
Marengo Rosser
RL Langplere
Nevwton
Selinwurk Vaanaflehd
Sheridan
Ws Keats
Sox
Austin
Beektoms
Willers
F. SN
Steen
Tie
Local society notes and fair events update
Belle Vue guests join Mrs Kingsbury in entertaining and Miss Joyce Bitch hosts at Five Hundred for Miss Mabel Lane. Belle Dewey leaves Battle Creek for a new post at James Levi Company in Deburne Town. A pickpocket incident is noted at the fair with the victim unnamed. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Willis Weinert of Hughes Street.
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Willis Weinert
Hughes Street
Homer’s Mayor 8 A Progressive One
In a fair visit sequence Mayor John IL and Masten of Hammer are described as progressives. The piece discusses waterworks funding and a sinking fund to attract salaries, noting controversy around May Mis ten and the Wapustian alliance. The account reflects local political tensions and public works debates of the era.
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Herday Wis
John IL
Masten
Hammer
Wis
Issung
Record crowd at Calhoun fair reaches twenty four thousand
Thursday's fair drew about 24 000 attendees as vendors report booming business amid brisk activity. Officials noted strong turnout despite weather concerns and forecast continued crowds into the evening.
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Calhoun Fair
Eishier
Ciras
Tip
Social Evening Notes and Local Marital News
Miss Ale Welch entertained Wednesday in honor of Miss Mable Lane with five hundred in play and prizes for high score. Lea Taffeeson of Eckford, formerly of the city, married Tuesday at St Rose church in Hastings to Miss Agnes Donley of Grand Rapids. Mrs J M Redfield and Mrs N J Frink plan five hundred tomorrow for Mrs Chas Tinaie of San Francisco.
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Ale Welch
Mable Lane
Grace Stennens
Wis
Lea Taffeeson
Cornelia Taftee
Eckford
City
St. Rose's Church
Hastings
Agnes Donley
Grand Rapids
J. M. Redfield
N. J. Frink
Three tied in paging contest at county fair pace event
The 248 pace on Thursday at the fair witnessed six heats with ties among contenders Eyota Nesbit and others. Measured times reached around 2:30 and 2:18 pace was discussed, while performances by Megnetina and Thinnah Winsor drew cheers.
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Mey Tlyn Nesbit
Taidy Online
Dello Girl
Toon
Uente
Megnetina
Marjan
Dredner
Col
Knight of Life
Lady Online
Delton Girt
B Mitirhead
Pomtine
Mac Millirhesth
Theodore Bonney Arrested for Blind Pig Near Mill Pond
Police arrested Theodore Bonney, residing in a shack by the boat houses at the mill pond, on a warrant issued after Shevitt Graham's complaint about keeping a blind pig. Before warrant service, officers seized 24 quarts of whiskey, beer, and cider, plus bottles and corks. Evidence suggests Bonney’s prison period and sale of cider vinegar were connected to the case.
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Theodore Bonnie
Mill Pond
Shevitt Graham
Starfelt
Bonney
Priew
Oirs
Democrats are newspaperless in Marshall convention drama
At a county Democratic gathering in Marshall, delegates debated strategy while noting the party has not owned a local newspaper in sixty years. The discussion touched on the roles of the Enquirer, Chronicle, and Union Mirror amid calls for press support and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaiman
Vande Kate
Enquirer
Tralee
Moses
Marshall News
Abchiean
Alnion Mirror
Novoni
Woodbine
Marshall
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Marshall Man
Bailey
M. H. Ryder Marshall
Michigan
Homer
Aiteridahee
Mecca Alps
Eyota Neshit
Oan
Ll Willits
Mason Mieh
Why
Chim
Bewin
Sirsa
Mieh
Dello
Weiy Sabehy
ReBety
Rte
Siill Iot
Wits
Tata Ba Tianaah AG
Fiat Speand
Tian Think
Stir Bakery
Ilformant
East State Street
Gustin’s
Mwe
Vernor
Postoffice
Theodore Bonney
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Wills Department Store
Fountain Head
Empire
Robert Sherman
Fresenuts
Sherman Stock Co
Rite Au Swartwout
M. N. Ryder
City of Marshall
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