Marshall Teen Reuben Borough Wins State Oratorical
A high school contest Friday at the Presbyterian church crowned Reuben Borough of Marshall as the district representative for the state oratorical contest. Borough’s speech Our Greatest Contribution to the World earned top marks from two thought and style judges and one on delivery, placing him first overall. The event drew about 500 attendees as other contestants from Coldwater Paw Paw St Joseph Albion Union City Hastings Dowagiac and Battle Creek competed with orations on Bonaparte education and other historic topics. The next state contest will be held in Muskegon Lansing Port Huron and Marshall with the winner advancing to the state title.
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Presbyterian Church
Marshall
Reuben Borough
Borough
Heavill
Strdents
Stuart
Joseph Hamilton
The
Philippines
Glenn E. Warner
Paw Paw
Bonaparte
Ernest C. Hartwell
Albion
Frank H. Underwood
Union City
Marshall High School
Louis Osborn
Coldwater
America
Sir William Wallace
van Lien Minor
Battle Creek
Frank TF. Edwards
Benedict Arnold
Oscar Schoenbeck
St. Joseph
Eugens Mallen
Hastings
Civdel
E. I. Johnson
Louis Osborne
van Lieu Minor
Eugene Mullen
Frank J. Edwards
Dowagiac
F. A. Barbour
Ypsilanti
John 8. P. Tatlock
University of Michigan
Kingsbury Bacheloer
Hillsdale College
E. F. Johnson
Law Department
U. of M
C. B. Williams
Kalamazoo College
Thomas W. Nadal
Olivet College
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
Muskegon
Lansing
Port Huron
J P LEE DEAD PROMINENT MICHIGAN ATTORNEY DIES
Detriot Free Press reports Lansing lawyer J P Lee a prominent central Michigan attorney died in Butte Montana after relocating there for health reasons. Born near Athens he trained at the University of Michigan and practiced in Lansing for about ten years. He served as acting attorney general under Luce and was a close associate of Charles Towne. The death is a shock to Michigan friends and relatives.
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Detroit Free Press
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Butte
Mont
J.P. Lee
Athens
University of Michigan
Luce
Lanning
Lee
Non
Chas. A. Towne
Mr. Lee
Sewer Diggers Battle Cold Weather On Job
Lamson and Crowley run about 50 men trenching sewers in freezing, wet ground. Jefferso street near Green hosts a crew. main line on Marshall avenue will be dug out. Ditch on Spruce at Hamilton near Cycle Works, springy soil slows progress. Crews push toward completion as soon as possible.
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Lamson & Crowley
Que Gang
Jefersonu Street
Green
Mansion Street
Marshall Avenue
Spruce Street
Hamilton Street
Hyde bound over on three of four counts in embezzlement case
Justice Merrill ordered A O Hyde bound over to the circuit court on three counts of embezzlement as a public official and as an agent. The fourth count was dropped by the defense, and the amount involved was reduced from 5000 to 3000 dollars. The circuit court may hear the case at the May term. Porter urged the appeal to quash the complaint for binding over on three counts instead of choosing one.
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A. O. Hyde
Circuit Court
Merrill
Hyde
Mr. Hyde
Slyde
Porter
W.d. Dibble
John Houston
W. G. Parkas
Lea
Formation of county school officers association discussed
In February a township school officer committee invited to the city to plan an association of school officers. A program for April 10 in the G A B hall was prepared and carried forward. Mrs Emma Willitts read a paper on officer and teacher cooperation and was asked to publish it in full. Commissioner W H French of Hillsdale County gave an instructive talk on general school topics and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A.B. Hall
W. H. French
Hilladale County
Local Music Program Sets Up Permanent Association
M L Chasauf Beckford led the music while Wayetts Rogers of Homer attended for Mr Chase. A vocal solo by Rogers pleased the audience. Frank Minges of Battle Creek reported a constitution for a permanent organization which was adopted. Two annual meetings are planned with officers and an executive committee. Officers: Ernest Burnham president Frank Minges vice president Emma S Willits secretary. Executive committee: Walter Scott Convis H J Day Frestonia George R Peet Battle Creek.
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M. L. Chasauf Beckford
Wayetts Rogers
Homer
Chase
Rogers
Frank Minges
Battle Creek
Ernest Burnham
Mra
Emma
Willits
Walter Scott Convis
H. J. Day
Frestonia
George R. Peet
Out Again in Again That the Arm of the Law Is a Long One
Fred Moran, released from Battle Creek custody after serving time with Sheriff Williams, spent a few days at the county jail vicinity. He used jail funds, bought tobacco and bakery goods on credit, and then boarded a train to Battle Creek where officers intercepted him upon arrival. Moran faces further arrest for the misdeeds cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Moran
Fred
Battle Creek
Sheriff Williams
Williams
Moran
Fenton's
Republican committee sets Albion for Michigan district convention
A Kalamazoo Telegraph special reports the Michigan third district Republican committee met in Albion. They set May 2 for the congressional convention in Albion, with delegates to the state convention and presidential nominating delegates elected. Full attendance listed including Warren, Root, Knappen, Kessler, Barre. Gardner appears unopposed for renomination. counties assign delegates: Kalamazoo 18, Calhoun 20, Exton 16, Branch 13, Hillsdale 15.
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Kalamazoo
Republican Congressional Committee
Albion
Third
Michigan
Albion House
Congress
Congressional Committee
R. L. Warren
Maton
R. Root
Branch
George A. Knappen
Kessler
Calhoun
M. Barre
Hillsdale
Washington Gardner
Exton
Rev Wagner to Leave for Moore Park Post
Rev W H Wagner returns from conference and learns his next assignment will be Moore Park in St Joseph county as the German Evangelical church enforces a four year limit. Rev Clifford Miller to replace him, coming from Monroe county amid strong recommendations. Wagner leaves fondly remembered by many in the city and Ellis, with his family staying briefly for Lola’s studies.
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W. H. Wagner
Wagner
Moore Park
St. Joseph County
Clifford Miller
Monroe County
Ellis
Lola Wagner
Meeting at Lansing presbytery installs Albion pastor
The Lansing presbytery held its first session at the city church Wednesday evening with Rev. W. H. Hoffman of Concord as moderator. The installation of Mr. Hamilton as pastor of the local church closed the meeting, with Rev. Jaquess of Albion preaching and Rev. Zimmerman of Mason delivering the pastor's charge. The next presbytery meeting will be in Jackson in 1901.
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Jagarra
Albion
Frektop
Lansing
Yugatlay
W. H. Hoffman
Concord
W. H. Potter
Battle Creek
P. Quick
H. H. van Auken
West Winsor
Bissell
van Auken
W. D. Cote
Brooklyn
W. T. Jaquess
Albions
General Assembly
St. Louis
Hillis
Chicago
Swindt of
Penama
L. W. Mills
Mason
Mr. Hamilton
W. £. Jaquess
W. 5. Zimmerman
Inglis
Jackson
Rev. Inglis
Rev. Hamilton
Mr. Inglis
Hamilton
Weeting Ann
Hamiltour
Ingersoll
Lepper
Phelps
Hunting
Marriage Licenses List From Various Michigan Towns
Edward R. La Grange and Amy L. McBain of Batus Creek. Wo J. McFadden of Marshall and Mary Randall of Eckford. Woo M. Miller and Mas Maud Fan ning of Battle Creek. Chas A. Schroger of Marshall and Kara D. Clough of Albion. Richard H. Juckett and Clariss Bar ibar, both of Burlington.
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Edward R. la Grange
Amy L. McBain
Batus Creek
Wo. J. McFadden
Marshall
Mary Randall
Eckford
Woo. M. Miller
Mas
Maud Fanning
Battle Creek
Chas. A. Schroger
Kara D. Clough
Albion
Richard H. Juckett
Clarisss Baribar
Burlington
Easter Program at Grace Church
Easter morning services at Grace Church include a program by the Grace Church group and the Wil Wold Services led by W W Marshall Commandery, K.P. Additional details were noted for morning sessions.
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Marshall Commandery
K.P
Wil Wold
Michigan Democrats Call State Convention for Port Huron
Daniel J. Campau announces Michigan Democrats will meet in Port Huron on May 1 at 11 a.m. to elect four delegates at large and district delegates for the National Democratic Convention in Kansas City. Counties vary by votes. Calhoun to receive 20 delegates.
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Daniel J. Campan
Democratic State Committee
Michigan
Port Huron
Kansas City
Missouri
Detroit
Gancas
State Central Committee
Committee On Permanent Organization and Order
Daniel J. Campau
Dharles
Hampton
Barry
Calhona
Eutow
Hilisdal Eee Pet Io Jackson
Kulutuatua
St. Joseph
Personal news notes from Marshall and nearby areas
Miss Belle Kincaid spent Sunday with her sister in Jackson. Dr. George Green of Berrien Springs spent Sunday in the city. Mesars. Gene Davis and David Auer left Monday for Stansbury Missouri to take positions in the railroad shops. Miss Lena Kappis will leave for Nebraska next month and remain about a year. Upon her return her cousin Miss Kate Dingler will accompany her.
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Belle Kincaid
Jackson
George Green
Berrien Springs
Gene Davis
David Auer
Stansbury
Missouri
Lena Kappis
Nebraska
Kate Dingler
Complaint Signed by Three On Hyde Embezzlement Case
A new complaint accuses A. O. Hyde of obtaining money by false pretenses, supplementing prior embezzlement charges. The 21 page document lists six instances including nursing and duplicate bills, with overdrafts cited in Winsor Hous ton and Foote cases and an insane fund overdraft of 200.8. The sheriff may arrest Hyde today while the circuit court case proceeds.
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A. O. Hyde
Hyde
Investigating Committee
John Powell
Atch
Circuit Court
Arnold
EL. E. Winsor
John Houston
Foote
Winsor
Henstom
Investigting Committee
Mr. Hyde
Phil
Treasury
Jottings on Local affairs and upcoming events
Mrs. Louisa Hamilton arrives for Rev. Joseph Hamiltons installation as pastor. Apninaldo from Manila to attend K P minstrel show next week. Alma Buckland and Chas Chamberlain wed at Mrs Edwards home in Battle Creek. Drummond circle to propose topics for next year. Mooring meeting at J Foley home. Albion music festival May 8 15 features noted artists with half fare rail travel.
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Louisa Hamilton
Joseph Hamilton
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Apninaldo
Manila
K. P
Mias Alma Buckland
Chas
Chaamberlain
Battle Greek
Edwonds
Bure
Chamberlain
Drummond
J. #. Foley
Albion
Madame Flavie Vanden Hende
New York
Madiamne Roqua Lion
Chicago
Lucille Stephenson
Holmes Cowper
Edwin Oberlea Bowden
Frank Hing Clark
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Pormax
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Kingsbury
C. T. Cook
Cook
K. J. Smith
W. E. Bosley
Parsons
Anion A Crowley
AO. Hyde
Terqaecution
Carter
Calhoun County School Univers
Gardner
Mets
Congressiman
Evangelical Conference
E. B. Hughes
Grace Church
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Jesus
Ory Savior
Christ
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Olden
Lee Borough
Jésus
Marshall News
Inventipating Committee
Frive and
Duplicite Bila
Eedles
Ping
Nedles
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