CITY GOES DEMOCRATIC IN ELECTION RESULTS
John Powell elected mayor by a large citywide majority, carrying nearly all wards except the Republican stronghold in Ward 1. N G Brown named recorder. J J DeShane wins treasurer. E J Dennison and David Cunningham elected justice of the peace. Roy Grant elected school inspector, with Ward 3 voting strongest for him. Majorities and ward-by-ward splits detail a broad Democratic sweep amid local ticket divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Powell
Ood
N. G. Brown
Recorder
Lawrence Page
John Herthorn
J. J. DeShane
DeShane
Justices of the Peace
E. J. Dennison
David Cunningham
BR. B. Wilkins
Ehuer Bennett
Antone Egeler
I. H. Bisbee
Frank Green
Albion
Charles W. Dalrymple
Edward H. Land
Democratic Peoples'Union-Silver
Frank W. Culver
M. Raftery
Justice of the Peace
GC. CG. Fame
Frank A. Grahium
Hop
Q. A. Leonard
Martin Haven
Ensign
Dem
W. Gress
M. D. Shepard
W. Riowey
R.A. Wiellerwax
Constables
D. Day
Austin
Tibbitts
Fo Ghutebess
Wisner defends investigation clash with Statesman Chronicle
A C Wisner attacks the Statesman and News Chronicle partnership and editorial manipulation in a decades old probe begun in 1897. He accuses the paper of typographical error spin, asserts John Powell led the committee, and denounces the postmaster’s role and political stances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
the Statesman and Chronicle
Ente County
Statesman
News-Chronicle
Chronicle
poRonamie
News and Chronicle
John Powell
Statesman-Snyder-Chronicle
Argu
Henry
John Fowell
Wm. Johnson
A. GO Wisner
Judge Denies Motion in Gifford v Roberts Case
Judge Smith held a circuit court session Wednesday to hear motions. In Walter Gifford vs J J Roberts he denied a motion to set aside the order dismissing the case with costs including a $10 attorney fee. Total costs amount to $35.50. In City of Battle Creek vs Board of Supervisors the respondent must answer the city brief within 40 days. Findings were handed down as stated in The News. This is the judge’s first visit since and first chance to order the findings entered.
Miss Laura Fish Dead After Illness and Pneumonia
Laura Fish of Marengo died Saturday morning after a three week illness that began with a severe cold and developed pneumonia and nervous prostration. She was 17, a Marengo high school junior, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester R Fish, with sister Irene and brothers Bruce and Roy. Funeral held Tuesday at her home at 10:30 a.m. The family and community extend condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Fish
Hopase
Marrengo
Miss Fish
Chester R. Fish
Marengo
Irene
Bruce
W.P
Sud Roy
Utah
Pish
Jose
Wfe
Naurengo
School officers plan county association meeting
Calhoun county school officers will organize a county School Officers Association at 1 20 PM Tuesday April 10 at Calhoun County Hall. The program includes talks on best practices for public schools and cooperation of teachers and officers. A constitution will be proposed and a permanent group formed inviting patrons and staff to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Burnham
Calhoun County
CG Alr. Hall
Vschool Officers' Association
Jackson
Hillsdale
Jae. Willisop
Pennfield
E. P. Keep
Pelconstia
Emma
Willits
Marshall
R. M. Gubbins
Boinett
W. H. French
Walter Score
Genvis
John L. Hartung
Homer
L. G. Coller
Newton
M. L Clase
Eckford
Calhoun County School Officers’ Association
Sfftgers
Sanderson estate settlement closes notable case
An order in the probate court assigns the Rodolphus Sanderson estate realty valued for 310 acres in Newton and 80 acres in Battle Creek. Widow Mary Sanderson receives half, brothers Charles and Lucius Sanderson one sixth each, and two nieces Helen Healey and Lucia Laird one twelfth each. Administrator Nicholas T. Cox is discharged, and the estate is fully settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
Rodolphus Sanderson
Register of Deeds Office
Newton
Mary Sanderson
Charles
Lucius Sanderson
John Beans Birthday and Election Milestone Observed
John Bean turned 62 on Wednesday and marked his forty first voting anniversary. A rumor claimed he was a Marshall city constable for 56 years, which he denied. He has served 20 years in the constabulary and was re elected from the third ward for the second time on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bean
Mr. Bean
Marshall
John
Constabulary
Mr Wisner Defends Probate Fees in Showers Case
A letter questions Judge Ingersoll's probate court charges in the Showers estate matter. It lists items such as copying certificates and court expenses totaling about 231.85 dollars and asks for statutory authority and accountability for collecting and handling estate fees. The writer accuses the judge of improper self‑billing and calls for explanations and potential refunds.
High School Oratorical Contest At Presbyterian Church
Friday night at the Presbyterian Church will feature the high school oratorical contest with contestants from Marshall Coldwater St. Joseph Albion and Paw Paw among others. Judges from Michigan universities will decide thought style and delivery. Admission is 25 cents and proceeds go to the high school piano fund.
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Presbyterian Church
Stuart
Joseph Hamilton
Philippines
Glenn Ti. Warner
Paw Paw
Bonaparte
Ernest C. Hartwell
Albion
Frank H. Underwood
Union City Music
Root
Marshall High School
Louis Osborn
Coldwater
America
Reuben Borough
Marshal
Sir William, Wallace” van Lien Minor
Battle Creek
Frank T. Edwards
Danagiac
Benedict Arnold
Oscar Schoenbeck
St. Joseph
Eugene Mullen
Hastings
Plantation
Geibel
E. F. Johnson
F. A. Barbour
Ypsilanti
John S.P. Tullock
University of Michigan
Kingsbury Bachelder
Hillsdale College
K. F. Johnson
Law Department
B. Williams
Kalamazoo College
Thomas W. Nadal
Olivet College
Louis Osborne
Cold Water
van Lieu Minor
Union City
Glenn E. Warner
Rank T. Edwards
Downginc
Ren
Ben Borough
Marshall
Hyde Examination Before Justice Merrill In Court
A Q Hyde stood for examination before Justice Merrill with County Treasurer Fisk as sole witness. Fisk detailed asylum transaction records while the defense rested without further evidence. The reading and signing of testimony proceed, with potential transfer to higher courts if Hyde is bound over. Prosecutor Hatch to decide which of four counts to submit for binding over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.Q. Hyde
Justice Merrill
Fisk
Kate Watson
James J.henry
Mr. Hyde
A. UO. Hyde
Porter
Hatch
Hyde
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Board of Supervisors
Roy Grant
Lipy Nhcket
Gan Stale
Dom Bean Warren
Bpouieri Ward
Sinerviano Mani
I. Pomnest
IB. Wilkins
Tan
Alteran AL Beeler
Aid Leroy
Alarenton
Dibble
Chas. Born
Talbot Doolittle
Treansurer
Athens
Union-Silver
W. M. Albertson
Board of
Moemour
Deimoraith
Prank & Wintersteen, Co
Horace V. Swartwout
Swartwout
Geo. A. Martin
Irch Doolittle
Byron GC. Dovlithe
Arthur G. Randall
Albion Township
W.F. Grassman
Hicker
Beatyle Creek
Leon M. Gillette
Board of Education
A. T. Metcalf
Kalamazoo
Post
Marshall Township
Theodore H. Ball
W. CG. Burlingame
Vincent 8. Phelps
Sheridan
Sheridan Township
J. KB. O'Hara
Wn. Boyd
Robert Shafer
Chester Fish
Supervisor
J. Schwark
Wim
Rapp
Orin
RPO
Nekford Township
Henry Lusk
T. J. Shipp
Linky
Lee Township
Homer A. Chie
Frank Starks
Scott
Ceorge Haight
Norman Uiis
Joseph J Hurebens
W. G. Pullman
Oth
J. M. Willison
Guy C. Adams
Dennis McAllister
Leroy
Clerk
B. Morgan
Alfred Morgan
Berton Uuut
Mer. Huaut
Batile Comer
Gina
KH. Peet
Charles Hedneld
George RK. Fulley
Dforl
Hamiltaz
Eugene Jordan Will Voce
Edgar F. Nye
The
Bell Company
Philadelphia
Awit
Mr. Snd
E. B. Hughes
Max Powell
Siouile
Slicra
Miller Toy
Caistable Dew
Geo
Cole
Slulnd Wall
Knox
Bentley Alege
Ea W.L
Roy
A.C. Wisner
Dge Smith
Circuit Court
Burnham
Dey Phila
Feira
Alao
MR. Wisner
Judge Ingersoll
Barron
Ingersoll
Cullectines Lo' Ny
Eve Saenes
Co. Ingersoll
Singersoll
Jacob Showers
Sugersoll
A. . Hyde
Origanum
Wiswmn
Count Hyde
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