Prominent Marshall residents ordered to appear before state tax panel
A dispatch lists W E Bosley Augusta R Phelps and many others summoned to the State Tax Commissioner meeting in Marshall next Monday July 6. Included are executrices, real estate holders, business leaders and township supervisors to bring tax rolls. Discrepancies in assessments noted with somes properties omitted or valued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commission
Detroit
Tax Commission
W.E. Bosley
Augusta R. Phelps
George T. Phelps
S. E. Cronin
Jeronish Cronin
Pyramid Drug Co
H. Gorham
Charlotte E. H. Gorham
Mary FE. Wheeler
Mark B. Brewer
Charles J. Brewer
Edgar G. Brewer
George Perrett
George Perrett & Sons
Matthew Grace
FP. G. Seaman
Ward_Bros
W. G. Frink
C. L. Hamilton
Grace Hamilton
Rowena Hamilton
W. BR. Lepper
P. Hayes
Li. F. Page
Gev
R. Perrett, Jr
M. M.perrett
B. F. Welch
James M. Way
Caroline E. Cameron
John Powell
Joy
Theo
H Cook
John Wiseman
William Martin
Joseph Gramer
E. Cronin
Charles E. Gorham
Evlyn Dibble
Emily D. Hostwick
G. P. Gook
Commercial Savings Bank of
Marshall
Andrew Chrystal
Alice D. Hubbard
Homer
Horace N. Burrell
Litchfieid
Hillsdale County
David Opilvie Adams
Homer Township
LeRoy Township
Newton A. Kelsey
Aisresmienats
Bern
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Weekly News
Property parcel transfers across Battle Creek Albion Marshall and nearby townships include W H Conklin to Priscilla Qady. Joseph Wagner to Van N Wagner. Anna B Grill to Chas Li Wood. Sidney D Tucker to Geo B Kulp. Mary Rice to Geo I Wilson. Geo E Wilson to Maris E Evans. Luther Wallace Mayo to J Porter Mayo. Madalene Leffingwell to Fred M Beaman. Andrew Caldwell to Gottlob J Schweitzer. Vashtia Rowley to Albert W Oxley. Andrew Caldwell to Win A Marxen. Heirs of Amy A Manchester to Perry H Manchester. Minnie EB Jarvis to Jas Court & Sons. Jesse M Hateh to Herbert Pardoe. Geo W Chase to Geo Douglass. Phels M Mellen to Hugh LP Ont. Clarence township owners. Alonzo B Cleveland to Chas H Wrbb. Thomas G Hunt to Albert Radford. Jessa M Hatch to John A Cappie.
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W H Conklin
Priscilla Qady
Merrit
Joseph Wagner
van N Wagner
Burlington
Anna B Grill
Chas Li Wood
Burr Oak Street
Athens
Sidney D Tucker
Geo B Kulp
Meachem
Battle Creek
Mary © Rice
Geo I Wilson
al & Cummings
Geo E Wilson
Maris E Evans
al E Cumming
Luther Wallace Mayo
J Porter Mayo
Pennfield
Madalene Leffingwell
Fred M Beaman
Albion
Andrew Caldwell
Gottlob J Schweitzer
West Battle Creek
Vashtia Rowley
Albert W Oxley
Battre Creek
Caldwell
Amy A Manchester
Perry H Manchester
Evarts
Minnie EB Jarvis
Jas Court & Sons
Marshall Township
Jesse M Hateh
Herbert Pardoe
Marshall
Geo W Chase
Geo Douglass
Kingdiau’s
Add
Phels M Mellen
Hugh LP
Man
Cue
Athens Township
Frank A Harat
Frank Harat
Clarence
Alonzo
Cleveland
Chas H Wrbb
Thomas G Hunt
Blbert Radford
LeRoy
Jessa M Hatch
John A Cappie
Welch
Republican Politics in Galhoun County Contests
Postmaster Arthur notes strong GOP bias in county affairs and previews the upcoming county convention likely in late August. Sheriff Williams and Register of Deeds Daskam are expected renominated. Prosecuting Attorney Hatch faces doubt though a state observer favors a second term. Probate Judge James Henry is the sole nominee. County Clerk is contested among Ethan Allen, Rank McNary, and D Stephen Smith, with L O Robinson also mentioned but not declared.
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Arthur
Galhoun County
Williama
Daskam
Fisk
Fhatch
Hnatch
James Henry
Battle Creek
Ethan Allen
Rank McNary
Geroy
D. Stephen Smith
Marengo
L. 0. Robinson
Teo
Robinson
Foreclosed on Lien Aims to Seize Road Bed Here
Foreclosure action filed by John Seymour to obtain the Columbus Marshall and Northeastern railroad road bed. A lis pendens was recorded to prevent transfer, with Coldwater Marshall and Mackinaw railroad made a party. Attorney Grant Edwards and B D Chamber represent Seymour. Subpoena set for August 3. Defendant Lustig disputes the lien amount. Seymour claims the debt at 820,000 and seeks undisputed possession to proceed with construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seymour Hes
Columbus, Marshall & Northeastern Railroad
Austin
Register of Deeds
Bediny
Eld Coldwater
Marshall & Mackinaw Rmilroad
Seymour
James Green Dead In Battle Creek
James Green of Battle Creek, president of Advance Thresher Co., died at his home on Marshall Street after a short illness. He was about 62, a prominent local citizen, and leaves a son Charles. His wife had died two years earlier. Cousin Mrs. W E Bosley traveled to Battle Creek after receiving word.
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James Green
Battle Creek
Advance Thresher Co
Marshall Street
Mr. Green
Charles Green
Green
Detroit
Kree
Belfast
Ireland
Witness
Joseph Cunningham
William W. Blackett
Lake Avenue
Pharn
William Blackett
Leroy
Blackett
First annual Macca bee Picnic honors three lodges
The inaugural Macca bee Picnic Association event gathered about 3060 attendees at Ducklake on Friday afternoon. City delegates included Commander Merrill Fred Weidleich Mr and Mrs Wilbur and W H Bourke, representing The Daily News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Maccabee Picnic Association
Springport
Brookfeld
Partello
Ducklake
Commander Merrill
Fred Weidleich
Wilbur
W. H. Bourke
Fugitive in Albion Store-Theft Chase Ends in Escape
A short, heavy set man in a blue suit and brown derby sparked a countywide manhunt after a Monday night burglary spree across Albion. Deputies pursued from the Michigan Central depot, firing five shots near the depot, but the suspect fled toward a cornfield and vanished. Authorities believe he was desperate, not clearly tied to the earlier break-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Central
Albion
Green
Albion News
Newa
Qgarrington & Utt
Welling & Griffiths
Wilder & Son
Charles Raynor
R. J. Frost
Fred Hageman
Superior Street
Marshall
Ty Oil Tanks
Cincinnati Northern
Raoning Aiea
Wiliams
Hiatt Bie
Waterproofing canvas like a duck for shows
J D Harrison of Harrison Bros explains the simple method to waterproof canvas using wax and gasoline. The process, demonstrated on a 10 by 12 awning, dries in about six hours and can waterproof clothing and gear with minimal cost. He notes their theatre used 300 pounds of wax and five barrels of gasoline for the full job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
J. D. Harrison
Harrison Bros
South
Change in Ownership Predicted for Cincinnati Northern
A Van Wert Bulletin report cites an experienced railroad man forecasting ownership changes for the Cincinnati Northern after noting recent track and general improvements. He suggests the Big Four seeks a Detroit outlet and may absorb the Northern someday, with Michigan Central and Big Four under similar management. The piece closes with thanks for support during a period of sorrow.
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Cincinnati Northern
Sayls
van Wert Bulletin
Big Four
Detroit
Cincinnati
Michigan Central
Farmers picnic and local notices update at Pine Lake
Bray of brief items: August 16 farmers picnic at Pine Lake. Mrs Kittie Clark of Chicago tabs at Fred Zangers. Miss Vida Vary plays organ at Baptist church. Battle Creek population projected at 10,884. Post office business up nearly $20,000 in two years. C H Hillabrant moves groceries to Brewer store. Local ads and merchant editor pieces noted. Judge Haldeman is visiting Battle Creek Sanitarium. Louise Chapman leaves for two week vacation with brother Harry in Tecumseh. Michigan State Fair tickets arriving for Grand Rapids Sept 24–28. Verne Blanchard in Ninth Infantry at Tianjin, China, unharmed. Weathered slang and national politics chatter. Mrs Sternberg visiting brother in Washington. Republican senatorial convention set for Aug 8 in Battle Creek.
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Pine Lake
Kittie Clark
Chicago
Fred Zanger
Vida Vary
Baptist Church
Battle Creek
C. H. Hillabrant
Brewer
State and
Eagle Streets
Judge Haldeman
Louisville Courier-Journal
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Louise Chapman
Harry Chapman
Tecumseh
Grand Rapids
Calhoun
Kalamazoo
Bryan
Stevenson
McKinley
Roosevelt
Battle Creelk
Clotus
Marie Morse
Drowned Near Toner Lake In Keslar’s Deep Water Tragedy
Daniel O Connor a well known 27 year old farmer from South Albania drowned Sunday morning at Keslar s lake two miles north of Homer while swimming with two companions. The middle of three deep Albion lakes near King's Corners held the body after a search by improvised hooks and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O'Connor
Keslar’s
Homer
Mr. O'Connor
Tait
Esquires
Sherman
O'Connor
South Albia
Keslar's Lakes
King’s Corners
Albion Township
S Mall
Railroad Rumblings and Local Rail News
Thirty two tickets were sold from this station to Toledo Sunday. Trainmaster Stearns of the Cincinnati Northern camps at Gull Lake with his family. Ticket Agent O E Gifford of the Michigan Central spent Sunday in Battle Creek with his family. Pennsylvania leads in freight revenues among railroads. Freight Clerk E O Sandy of the Michigan Central vacationing at Hele Lake in Josco county. “Proceed at full speed” signs indicate direct engineers time and a clear track. Michigan Central depot staff includes twelve on pay rolls for freight and passenger work. Freight business in June shows a rise of about one to one and a half thousand dollars from last year. Review of Sewer Assessment by Marshall aldermen. The recorder to publish notice for a council and assessors review on Monday July 30 1900 at 1 o'clock.
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Toledo
Stearns
Cincinnati Northern
Gull Lake
O. E. Gifford
Michigan Central
Battle Creek
Pennsylvania
E. 0
Sandy
Hele Lake
Josco County
Lake
Night Force
Day Gang
McCall
Sune
Maybury club and local cement walk projects in Allegan
Allegan notes describe Mrs Mary Clayborne planning a new cement walk on North Eagle Street and Miss K B Billings adding a cement path around her Madison and Division Street residence. The item also mentions Arthur McKinstry organizing cigars for friends and a girl born Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Clayborne
North Eagle Street
K. B. Billings
Madison
Division Strecta
Arthur McKinstry
Grasshoppers devastate Clover and grain in county report
In Branel county grasshoppers now devastate clover with yields of the second crop in blossom ruined in hours. Helas are used attacked and grain ruined. James Doyle, once believed dead, is alive and rumored to be well. The Daily News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hovos
Branel
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Republican Politics
Jesman
John Seymour
HlalPay
Advance Thresher Company
Social World
the Daily News
Sheriff Williams
Desperado
Fugitive
Chase
van Wert
Thaubo
Joseph Heyser
Cblldren
Verne Blanchard
Tien Tsin
China
Coldwater Courier
Mrs. Sternberg
Washington, D. C
Geo. M. Sternberg
United States Army
Rev. L. N. Pattison
Messrs
Ganes
Pratt
Smith
Lyon Lake
Congressman Gardner
Charles Dickey
Victor Wilson
South Aid Street
Mead
Nustihe Tober
Celery City
Ladies Aid Society of
Convis
B M. Tempeton
Toner
Daniel O’connor
Keslar’s Lake
Oslock
O'Conner
Yours Truly
Leedle Bros
Connection
Allegan
Maybury
John Lee
Fredonia
Cedar Lake
A. M. Brown
Kalamazoo County
A.D. Bangham
Anna A. Banks
South Albion
Elmer Banks
Camajuani
Cuba
Oakridge
L. Schempf
Roy A. Schempf
Frank Schempf
Fred Schempf and Son
Jackson
Weickgenant
John Houser
Ed Barrows
Ann Arbor
Lyons
E. B. Hughes
Asp
Richard Taylor
the Marshll News
Pilgrim 4 Monthly Home Journal
Marshall News
Angies
Cincinnati Enquirer
the Marshall News Pan
Oso
National
the Marshall News
Marshall News and
Detroit Journal
Michigan Farner
Marshall Neven
Theiewa
New York World
Chicago Weekly Dispatch
Marshall, Mich
James Doyle
Daily News
Niagara Falls
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Toeibam
News Express
Boston
New York
Chigage
Fant Western Express
Pacific Express
Atlantic Express
Kreight
Spee
W. Rajglee
G Pi
Gi Rea
Maryball
Izoe
Lla
A. Ma
Sda Oo
Bis A
D- My
Giscinnati
Marshall A
Pertol
T. Clm. Schindler
Gon
Sone
Bolflak
Hart Street
R. Schley
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