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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
2
A collection of testimonial snippets extols Vinol and Vinci tonic benefits for weak health fatigue coughs and general vigor. Mrs A H Hinpe Bangor Me notes restored appetite strength and wellbeing after using Vinol. Arxon Mason of Liddeford Me reports a coughing child cured by one bottle.
The Monday session saw the City Fathers and Board of Health in attendance with minutes read and approved. A list of election commissioners was set, and the council agreed to prepare charter materials. Multiple small bills were approved and an adjournment scheduled for Thursday April 10. Health Board actions followed with several expenses listed for supplies and services.
The Minstrels program for April ninth at the Opera House promises artistic entertainment for the Ladies Library association. Interlocutor L O Calkina leads a cast including Gauss Colegrove Pratt Phelps Joy Chaorch Stuart Lepper Gardinier Joy and others with musical numbers by Carl Rowley and Fischer's Pan American orchestra. General admission thirty cents reserved seats fifty cents. Sale opens at Swartwour's Saturday.
Fragmented text references upholstery, chairs, coaching, and a street address 317 West Hanover St. with unclear names and actions. The readable items suggest a local trades notice or brief about furniture work and related services and a person or business name.
Committed death by own action is reported involving at Balile Creek and a child death in September. Names such as Lela Wise and a girl with a sense of self are referenced with unclear details. The text mentions a bakery and a local seller Swertwoet or Swertwout and a stake in a community setting.
In quiet ward caucuses Democrats and Republicans listed nominees for supervisor and aldermen across four wards. For each ward names appear for long and short term aldermen and a constable, with ward committees named. indications point to a lively campaign ahead. The note closes with an advertisement for Foley's Kidney Cure.
Evans aged 61 died suddenly Monday morning after feeling well earlier. He worked for Andrew Chrystal for years, went to Dr. Greene's store after a brief illness, and died of heart disease at home around ten o'clock. He lived in the city for thirty years, belonged to the Christian Church and United Brotherhood, and is survived by four children Eugene Davis Vivian Evans Y H Evans and Owen J Evans.
Notice announces I have bought the interest of AL Dean in Reilly and Dean livery and removed the rival from across the street. I will continue the livery business with a first class stock and can accommodate the public. Stephen Huily asks for public support and mentions low prices. Almost every soap but salt soap at Bradshaw's, bread, and bakery items are noted.
Deputy sheriffs Graham and Furner intercepted 18 year old Eddie Conklin and 14 year old Willie Burns, who fled from Chicago after a parental whipping. They rode a way freight, were dropped at Marengo, and returned with tearful faces to Albion, to be reunited with their mothers soon.
Judge George Ingersoll, aged eighty three, longtime Marshall resident and miller, died Sunday evening at his home on West Mansion Street after a life of public service and business. Born February 5, 1810 in Victor New York, he built a career in milling, dry goods, and public offices, including probate judge for 18 years. Funeral Wednesday at two, Rev. H. G. Allen officiating. burial at Oakridge. He served as alderman, board of education president, and helped build the C M and M railroad. He married three times and leaves several children and relatives in Michigan and Chicago suburbs.
Mrs Blanch Thunder and Mr Charles Bell wed Thursday evening at the North Mulberry Street home of Mr and Mrs George Thunder. Rev F D Hobson officiated before about fifty relatives and friends with Bertha Curtin as bridesmaid and G Schmid as best man. The couple will reside in Grand Rapids.
In circuit court on Friday the Jacob Whitcomb case concluded with Judge Winsor charging the jury. The jury retired under Officer Garfied and returned a verdict granting $500 to the plaintiff. The proofs closed today and arguments continued as thirty two witnesses testified.
A list of marriage licenses includes George McGea of Lansing with Clara Schneilman of Marshall. Earl Johnson with Myrtla Belle Owen of Marshall. John Heyser Jr. with Marcella Curren. Cliford Thayer with Anna Helle Tompkins of Homer. multiple couples from Albion, Battle Creek and other cities. An item from Kansas City Missouri recounts a family praising Foley's Honey and Tar for whooping cough relief.
The Commoner has reached a record circulation of 160,060 within six months. The paper focuses on political, economic, and social questions. A special offer pairs The Commoner with the Marshall News for one year at a discounted rate, with regular prices noted for Daily and Weekly News subscribers.
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