Powhatan Indian Opera Impresses Marshall Lodge Crowd
The Indian opera Powhatan with a cast of Powhatan, Pocahontas, Laughing Star, Captain John Smith, Captain Rolfe, and dancers wowed a record audience at the Opera House. Knights of Pythias aided by home talent staged a charming, lavish production with beautiful costumes, strong singing, and lively dances, yielding a nice fund for the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Joy
Mia
Toy's
Misa Lockwood
Meadames
O. W. Casper
W. Lewis
Smith O. O. Day
B. B. Stuart
Opera House
Marshall Lodge No 179
Knight of Pythian
W. A. Baker
Cyrus Brace Smith
Powhatan
Messrs
Gauld
Pratt
Jolly Rovers
Keiff
Lepper
Messra Arthur
Smith
Panther
Knights of Pythias
Medicine Man
Huanther
John Smith
Rolfe
Feer- Res
Pocahontas
Laughing Star
List of Petit Jurors Drawn for May Circuit Court
Edward Austin and local officials summoned a panel of petit jurors for the May term of the circuit court. The list includes jurors from Marshall, Marengo, Fredonia, Eckford, Homer, Lee, Newton, Penfield, Tekonsha, Athens, Battle Creek townships, Albion wards, and other areas with names such as A. E. Hendryx, Henry Hemstreet, Marvin Ferguson, Lara Murdock, Charles Katz Jr., John Paxon, Frank H. Darrow, Edward Kinch, and Frank Weeks among others. The term convenes on Monday May 18 at two o'clock, with jurors to report Monday May 20 at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jurora
Edward Austin
Sheriff Williams
Tillotson and Merrill
Circuit Court
A. E. Hendryx
Marshall
Henry Hemstreet
Marvin Ferguson
Sthward
A. B. Cook
Battle Creek
Frank Doty
Obas
Jackson
Jas
Mitchell
Edward Kinch
Maraball
Ternest August
Albion
Andrew Emmons
MM. O
Shepard
Frack Weeks
Fred Schultz
Sheridan
James Catro
Bedford
Chris O. Hyatt
Burlington
German Miller
Clarence
It’s Yours Attorney Probes Mrs. Niles Mystery
Battle Creek attorney has a letter from New York officials seeking information about Mrs. Susan Niles who died leaving $400000 with no heirs. She reportedly married in Rome New York in 1875, moved to seek divorce, likely under a secret union, and vanished locally after obtaining the divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. Thomas
Battle Creek
New York City
Susan Niles
Dibble, Brown & Thomas
Chas. E. Thomas
Rome
N. Y
Clarence A Conway Prepares for Military Academy Graduation
Washington dispatch reports cadets graduating from the National Military Academy on June 7, with Michigan leading, and Clarence A Conway of this city among 66 cadets who pass with high marks, ranking thirteenth on the list, a proud note for local friends. Also promotes Knill's Red Pills and White Liver Pills with testimonials and price claims aimed at both men and women seeking vitality and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Military Academy
Michigan
Clarence A. Conway
Knill
Kuill
Kumil
City Fathers Order Removal of Popportt Sidewalk Stands
At a regular meeting the city fathers approved minutes, referred petitions for cement sidewalks under ordinance No 87, and accepted bonds for John Oazzina A L Hindenach W D Stone and others. The cemetery board was deemed inactive and resignations accepted. Popcorn stands on Engle and Jefferson streets were ordered removed and bids for sidewalks under ordinance No 87 were to be opened next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
G. B. Gibbs
Mansion Street
O. J. Reniger
Green Street
Peter Lockwood
Eagle Street
A. McRoberta
G. A. O'Keefe
P. Hayes
State Street
J. M. Smyth
Kalamazoo Avenue
E J. Hatch
High Street
G. A. Bullard
G. A. Wilson
Engle Street
Mrs. Cook
Madison Street
H. E.winner
W. D. Stone
Coleman, Fish, Bean
Klauembnah Ach
F. Grant
John Rentechlur
Foley
S. F. Snyder
DeShane
Electric Light and Water Works Fund
Dean
Marshall
Kalamaxoo
Alderman Court
Chhairman
Smyth
John Whalen
Miller
Egeler
Page
Messrs Pryor and
Bonney
Engle
Jefferson Streets
New Dog Tax Law Adopted in Avatin County
Avatin County has issued an amended dog tax law. Key change applies to female dogs spayed, taxed at one dollar with a certificate from a veterinarian required. Sheriff now enforces taxation and may appoint deputies to destroy un taxed dogs if no receipt or label is produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole
Avatin
Pardons Board Consider George Hardy Case in Michigan
The state pardoning board held a session on Thursday in Detroit to review cases including George Hardy of Albion. The Jackson Patriot notes Hardy, sentenced from Marshall to life for a 22 year-old plan to rob Mrs. Jane Leonard of $1,000, a confederate killed her, and Hardy claimed nonparticipation. Records show a Chicago letter later questioned Hardy’s involvement and indicated the actual killer acted without Hardy.
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Thoraday
Detroit
George Hardy
Albion
Jackson Patriot
Marshall
Jackson
Jane Leonard
Hardy
Chicago
May Festival at Ann Arbor University Musical Society
The Eighth annual May Festival will be held in Ann Arbor from May 16 to 18 with five concerts. Featured soloists include Marie Kankel Zimmerman Madamé Schuman-Heink and Roselle contraltos, baritones Willams Miles Campadari, tenors Williams Hall, pianist Lockwood, violinist Seurm, violoncellist Hofmann, organist Renwick, and conductors Molenhacer and Stanley with Boston Festival Orchestra and Choral Union. A Michigan rail rate offers one fare forths round trip from May 15 to 20 for lower peninsula points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Musical Society of
Ann Arbor
Mich
Mra
Marie Kankel-Zimmerman
Madamé Schuman-Heink
Fielding Roselle
William A
Lower Peninsula
Michigan
Change of Attorneys in Twelve Circuit Court Cases
Judge H E Winser serves notice substituting Craig O Miller as attorney of record in twelve circuit court cases in which he was previously interested. Cases include John Seymour vs O M N Railroad Co et al and several actions involving banks, city of Marshall, and multiple individuals and entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.E. Winser Thoreday
Austin
Craig O. Miller
Circuit Court
John, Seymour
M. & N. Railroad Co
Luella Smith
Elizabeth Smith
J. Frank Church
John G. Brown
Edward Kennedy
QO. M. & N. E. Railroad Co
Harvie M. Merrilon
Board of Supervisors
Stephen F. Snyder
City of Marshall
Lucius C. Smith
Henry Sharpteen
Hamilton Bank Note Printing and Engraving Co
Ve. O. M. & Ww. E. Railroad Co
Anna M. Alexander
National City Bank Et al
Lottie Johnson
Oscar Johnson
Irene Belle Munger
Daniel M. Munger
John Freed
James M. Rapsher
Kalamazoo High School Field Day Relocated to City Grounds
The annual field day of the Kalamazoo River High School Athletic Association will move from Kalamazoo due to lack of a venue. May events shift to the fair ground in the city with the association promising entertainment and a full program including hurdles, sprints, relay, and field events. Aware notices also tout Rocky Mountain Sea cures and local flour brands in unrelated ad content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Fatal Runaway In Burlington Involving Union City Party
A Sunday morning runaway in Burlington killed Mrs. Wil Dunlap and injured others after a theatre party returned from Union City. The bus driver Fred Cote was in the front seat. Mrs Dunlap died from a skull fracture and a broken neck. Mrs Cole suffered internal injuries but is expected to live. The incident shocked the village and drew community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Wil Dunlap
George O
Cole
Arba Shoonmaker
Fred Cote
Union City
George
Fredee
Fred Cole
Lafayette
Dave Cole
Iowa Men Patent Engine Device To End Dead Center
Two Otoman Iowa men N A Baker and W W Rankin patent a mechanical device claimed to end the dead center in engines. It allegedly allows locomotives to run on one piston and promises 27 to 41 percent power gains by continuous drive, even stopping or starting at any point. It would reduce steam machinery and eccentric use, improving efficiency and earning capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
N. A. Baker
W. W. Rankin
Prophet in Jail Spurs Adventists to Start Church Schools
Helge T. Nelson, a Chicago man who claimed to be Ellen G. White's successor, was jailed for 20 days after being convicted of disturbing a religious meeting. The Seventh Day Adventists in conference voted to pull their children from public schools, planning church schools with Adventist teachers only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helge T. Nelson
Chicago
Ellen G. White
Justice Bidwell
Seventh Day Adventists In Conference
Church Schools
Cooking Contest Winners At W C IU Rooms
A Saturday cooking contest hosted by W C I U featured Johny cake sugar cookies lemon pie and bread events. Judges included Mrs Sunise Ball and Mrs H Day with winners named: Johny cake Mrs EB Marsh first and Mrs G O Jer second. white yeast bread Mrs Manning first and Mrs M Sanderay second. sugar cookies Mrs Jas Ball first and Mrs Mary Dibble second. lemon pie Myrii Youngs first and Ida Waltz second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunise Ball
Edward Craft
H. W. Mamnaw
Johnny Cake
EB. Marsh
G. 0
Jer
Manning
M. Sanderay
Jas’ ‘Ball
Mary Dibble
Myrii Youngs
Ida Waltz
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Charac
Yowhatay
B. Smith
King
Virginia Pocahontas
Blanche Kent
Charlotte Lepper
F. G
Bonbeam
Joe Leavy
E. Gauss
Tore Smith
National Miltary Academy
Aupapolly
the City Fathers
Beverail
Court Cemetery Committee
Craig C. Miller
Winker
Hlee Creek Mill
William Dunlap
Fred. Qole
Prophet
Seventh Day Advenotiate
Alt
Satuday
Ypsshal Wagon & Windmill Co
Leedle Bros
E. B. Hughes
W. H. Elston
H. J. Cortright
Real Estate Exchange
U. S
Chas. B. Mead
DRARM
Coors House
Schley's Junk Shop
BF Bas Syndicate
2 Dow
Marchal Citizen
R. Schley
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