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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
8
J S White Co offers a wide array of hats from 1.50 to 1.00 and ready to wear styles, children’s bonnets, belts, hose, sun bonnets, torchon laces, garden sets, tack hammers, shelf papers, and canned goods at sale prices. The notice invites trimming services, recalls “cash store” savings, and urges customers to visit for lower prices and bargains.
Michigan National Guard encampment planners favored Gull Lake as the best site for the 1902 encampment due to abundant water supply and excellent access though Hees Lake Newaygo County remains a strong contender. Board members visited Gull Lake and will meet again in Lansing next Tuesday to decide final location.
George W. Beavers unveiled a nationwide roster of promotions and new clerks for first and second class post offices to take effect July 1. The plan covers 1,075 offices with 5,730 clerks promoted and 1,600 additional clerks authorized. Arthur will inform three clerks of pay increases, including Welles who moves from 700 to 900 dollars per year, and Grant and Faulkner rising from 460 to 500 dollars.
The county canvass confirms Judge Montgomery won by 1,893 votes and Burnham for School Commissioner by 2,028. Amendments were defeated, with returns still pending for statewide measures as the board awaits additional results.
Willis Randall editor at Ligioner Indiana telegraphed his death to Willis Randall E B Stuart secretary of the Typographical Union. He died suddenly that morning with no definite cause given. Known as Dad, he worked on the News and Statesman in the city and will be buried in Indianapolis where relatives reside.
George A Johnson, longtime Michigan Central freight agent at Owosso, resigns and plans to move back to the city with his wife. Harry Brown moves from Jackson to Owosso. L W Maloy is promoted to Charlotte. several Jackson staff are reassigned. The Owosso office is to be taken over starting Monday. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised for rheumatism digestion and blood diseases at 850.
Mary A Miller for Deviney Allport held a fifth share in the Minnie Healy mine and sued to set aside a deed to James Farleigh. Farleigh induced the transfer and later reconveyed, then Stebbins held a $500 lien for care. Settlement awarded Stebbins the $500. potential sensational developments hinted. Farleigh active in local social circles.
Articles of Association filed today with Register of Deeds Daskam by Cream of Ceres Company Limited of Battle Greek. Capital stock 200000 divided into 2000 shares at 100 each. 640 shares paid up, 1361 treasury shares. Officers include President Wm Heffley 148 shares, Treasurer Harold M Fleming 40, Secretary Frederick Griggs 62, Managers Harrist M Hefflley 144, Archie Hillard 172, Grace E Fleming 3, Herbert O Evang 1. Company organized for 20 years to manufacture and sell food products.
Two representatives have visited Marshall this week amid rumors of a new condensed milk factory. It is reported capital is subscribed, stockholders may include local residents and a Chicago partner, a plant could be built near water power, and the city council may discuss it soon. If realized, local farmers would supply milk and the plant would bring many visitors daily.
A new company with 60000 capital stock in 500 shares of 100 each is filed by the American Cement Post Co Limited of Athens. The firm, organized for 20 years, will manufacture cement. Officers: President P T Simons Secretary D G Peck Treasurer David Mather Manager R Carpenter and Dor Waterman. Shareholders include Charles I Huxley 120 shares Dor Waterman 120 shares P L Simons 10 Orsamus Kellogg 10 Wm Lehr 10 David Munther 10 Charles Standiford 10 Dr Forent Overholt 5 Daniel G Peck 10 Fred A Bower 214 Rial Carpenter and John Snyder 10 A L Wood and L B Wood 10 ellie Woodrait 10 Isaac Snyder and George Doran 10 Dr F B Grant 5 Robert P Wisner 6 Willet A Mumbine 2/5 Martin Y Kellogg of Buttle Creek 10.
A senior postal order drafted by Supt. Machen and signed by the Postmaster General amends section 634 to allow free delivery letter carriers to wear a light gray shirt waist or blouse in place of coats during hot weather. The garments must be uniform at each office, with turn down collar, dark tie, and neat belt. Local carriers are expected to adopt the new attire in the heat months.
The second performance of the Indian play Powhatan drew about 200 attendees at the opera house on Tuesday. It again pleased the audience, with stronger acting and lively solos and encores. Receipts from both nights total around 26 dollars. after expenses and Baker's compensation, the Knights of Pythias add a small sum to their treasury. Mr W A Baker directed the production and earned thanks from Marshall citizens and lodge members.
The People v C W Loomis of Marengo was heard in Merrill office in a jury trial. Jurors were Towne Roa Brown Gillett Smith Swineford. Complainant Mrs Dibble testified. lawyers Miller Courtright Dennison represented the respondent.
John Storrs of this city sued Hy Rogers of Homer in Justice Merrill Court over a horse sold for 40 dollars that failed to meet representational claims. A six person jury heard the case with J M Hatch for plaintiffs and H W Cavanaugh for the defendant. Homer witnesses Isaac Robertuson E Decker H Martin J Osborne and H Watts testified.
The executive committee met at the Washington House in this city to plan the annual reunion in August. J. J. Cornwall of Emmett was chosen Lieutenant Colonel and appointed H. A. Clute as quartermaster. Other appointments will be announced later.
A Battle Creek dispatch dated April 18 reports attorney Charles R. Mains has relocated to California to start life anew. He sold his stake in Homer Steel Fence Co. to Len Hutchinson, with the premises now in Hutchinson’s possession, and his household goods were purchased by Ernie West. Mains reportedly bought a Tecumseh ticket and is not in town. friends say he has left for California.
Teachers' Committee members L B Gardner and W H Dodge, along with board President O Bement, depart tonight to survey candidates for the high school principalship. They will visit Saginaw Bay City Marshall Battle Creek and other towns and check Guy N Smith of St Joseph and Lusher Baker of Albion, former residents. The People vs G W Loontis case in Marengo ended with a hung jury, 4 to 2 for acquittal, and a retrial is set for April 24.
Cases to be heard starting April 22 include estates of John Keck Alexander Wilcox George Andrus Luther Wallace Henry A Watrous and Mary Hamilton Mary Harper Miles Rorabacher George Collins Loraine Beach James H Bartley Sophronia H Arey Levi Mills Mary L Allison Carl Starks Henry T Hinman with various claims, probate and administrator appointments and wills.
Spivial meeting of St Albans lodge No 20 F and A M on Friday for work on the third degree. A bouquet will be served. Regular meeting of W R O Friday afternoon. Department President Anun E Udell of Three Rivers will be with us. Banquet after meeting. By order of the secretary.
John Guy and Elizabeth E Brooks both of Battle Creek appear among marriage licenses. Elmer M Shoup and Adelia O Nua are listed as another couple seeking licenses in the same notice.
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