Death of Fenton White Stirs City Unsavory Rumors
A 55 year old man known for scrubbing and odd jobs died after heavy whiskey drinking at the Vestibule saloon. An inquest adjourned to Monday will determine if any person bears criminal responsibility. Witnesses described drinking, possible admonitions to stop, and the bartender carrying White to the back of the saloon before he died. The coroner and jury plan further testimony to decide whether charges will be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
White
H. H. Miller
Capt. Ephram Marble
M.S. Delavergne
Geo. Hoeltzel
Chris
Arndis
W. Smaller
Coroner Church
Geo. Brownell
Frank Pettibone
I. W. Benston
Paschal Heebes
Brownell
Psttikone
Hughes
Hatch
New clothing and furnishing store opens in Marshall
Morre and Denel announce a men’s clothing and furnishing shop will debut in Marshall tomorrow. Proprietors Francis Denet and Wendell Morse bring long local ties from J. W. Fletcher and Grace Bros. and plan an initial stock to launch the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Tomorow
Morre & Denel
Marshall
Francis Denet
Wendell Morse
Mother's plea for missing Herbert Sapp in Ottawa notice
Mrs Sapp widow seeks her son Herbert N Sapp last known with Las Nuve office contact 10 Mrs B E Sapp 3 West Main Ottawa. Frank Cathcart says no further leads. Seen at Ruhl House Jackson around Jane date, may have headed to Chicago with spring muster.
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Herbert N. Sapp
Las Nuve
E. Sapp
Main Street
Ottawa
Frank Cathcart
Cathcart
Bos
Ruhl
Jackson
Jane
Company Ko
Sha Bors
Chicago
Council Meeting Fails to Hear Silo Track Request on Spence Street
A Monday council session drew a large crowd amid hopes sprucing up a Michigan Central sidetrack on Spruce Street. Opponents led by Chris Hornberger prepared to fight, but railroad officials did not seek any permit, leaving the anticipated clash unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce Street
Michigan Central
Chris Hornberger
Hornberger
Joseph Ehrman
Wim, Walz
Henry Bauer
Sirs. Hickay
Jefferson and
Eagle Streets
Ing. My
Severanthia
Pit Ontinanes Ag
New Railroad Mortgage Reported For Large Amount
A mortgage for 2 500 000 was filed with the register of deeds to finance the new railroad project. The filing signals progress on the Tiui road as authorities note the development and lease arrangements underway. The article cites the New York Trust and Security Company as the mortgagee and hints at continued planning and finance activity this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Tiui Road
Uia Miort-Gage
New York ‘Trust and Security Company
Horses Runaway Injures Man at Crossing
John Carsiot was knocked unconscious when his horses bolted near the Michigan Central crossing. They ran south for some distance after a telegraph pole broke the line, scattering the wagon and leaving Carsiot with fourteen stitches in the head plus lingering injuries from the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carsiot
John
Michigan Central
Farmers Picnic at Spectacle Lake Near Albion
A large farmers’ picnic will be held at Spectacle Lake near Albion on Wednesday August 16. A C Bird editor of the Farmers Club department in the Michigan Farmer will speak on Avion Essential to Success. Sanne Dickie of Albion will discuss The Farmers Place and Influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectacle Lake
Albion
A. C. Bird
Farmers Club
Michigan Farmer
Suceras
Sanne Dickie
Contractor Seymour Opens City Headquarters for Rail Project
Seymour has leased the pop house near the cycle works and plans to seat 140 workers at the new site. He will run from rooms occupied by Justice Reiley, with an office force of three to four. If injunctions are pursued against track laying on Spruce street, construction would start at Olivet, shifting wages from Marshall to Olivet for these workers.
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Seymour
Reiley Ever
Prioy & Kern
Mir. Seymour
Hornberser
Flyings Track
Spruce Street
Olivet Eng
Olivet
Marshall
Proposed Bezel Hotel Near Me Candy West Main
Bezel hotel plans stir city debate as officials consider a five story brick building or a four story option on the Habhind care ner block. Chicago architect Hudgert Newberry visited the city with details. project height and timeline remain under discussion amid local interest and approvals.
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Me‘Candy
West Main Straets
Hudgert
Newberry
Ciicagea
AB Athdtect
Steele
Chevonstey
Asia
Sere F. BK
Family Party at Albert Holmes Heritage Home
About thirty friends and relatives gathered at Albert Holmes heritage home for a Sunday celebration. A beautiful dinner was served and the afternoon included a display of fireworks in a classic family gathering. Guests included Mrs. Wing, Mrs. Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and relatives from nearby towns and Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Holmes
Lyon
Eritage
Airs
Wing
C. E. Glover
L. J. Johnson
A. Johnson
H. Holmes
Florence
Earl
Holmes
Nilton_ Searles
John
George Sind Robert
Joshua Gawood
K. B. Albaugh
Farol Albaugh
Fra. Johnson
Litchfeld
Walter L. Raynes
Frank Raynes
Beatrice Raynes
Florence Raynes
Battle Creek
Misa Myrtle Bush
Fredonia
Reunion of Calhoun veterans to held at West End park
Marshall hosts ninth reunion of the Calhoun County Veteran's Battalion next week with tents at West End park. The event features an extensive program including bicycle races, campfire at Eagle Opera House, speeches by Rev. L. McCoy and Rev. P. A. Baart, music, and a special rail fare to encourage participation from all counties.
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Calhoun County
Marshall
Conmctl
USA
West End Park
Mark
Alger
Camp Alger
Ces
Engle Opera House
Colegrove Post
Reagan
Wny
Spain
Exon
Connell
A. mi
Getchell
L. McCoy
P. A. Baart
Eagle Opera House
M. Boroash
Townsend
J. M.geichell
Song
Lami
Mt Borough
Col
A. A. Jones
Pinto T. Goleg
Mortgage Reverdea and Railroad Bond Plans Emerged
Reading notes reveal a $2,860,000 mortgage filed with the Register of Deeds by Reverdea related firms. The piece discusses New York Security bonds, railroad financing, and proposed revenue impacts, with mentions of Judge Ingersall and H Green as potential preferred stock recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columus, Marshell & Northwestern
RB. A. Co
New York Security and
Hive
Westerns
Ingersall
H. ¥. Green
Olive
J Steck
Exhumed Body of Ernest Stevens Under Review by Commission
The body of Ernest Stevens, missing man last seen July 4 and recovered July 26, was exhumed yesterday. A commission of Drs Penduti Joy Green and Smiley conducted a thorough exam and will publish a written report tonight. Relatives insist he was murdered as investigators await the commission’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Stevens
Chupina
Penduti
Joy
Green
Smiley
Attor
Steven
Weather and Fire Damage Report From Local Storm
A storm caused extensive damage across Cincinnati area and nearby townships. Reports say barns burned in Eckford and Newton townships while telephone and telegraph lines suffered heavy destruction. A lightning strike felled a large tree on Spince Street near Nellie Wann’s property, bringing down W A Powells barn and damaging a road.
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Cincinnati
Kalumen
Eckford
Newton
Nellie Wann
Spince Street
W. A. Powell
Marshall Township
Cuffed Incident During Rowdy Camp Visit
During a chaotic gathering at Marshall Sunday, Battie Creek youths embraced a loud mood and attempted a prank involving a marshal. A lighted cigarette sparked attention as tensions rose briefly and a slap occurred, with bystanders reacting as others planned further actions amid confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmt
Battie Creek
Marshall Sanday
Marshal
Telephone Talk Sparks Hope of New Exchange
A Detroit style exchange battle looms as a new telephone company, tied to Kalamazoo and the New State firm, eyed Marshall and surrounding towns. Insiders say construction will soon begin, rates may drop below eight dollars a year for homes, and a brisk competition with the Bell system is anticipated. Local agent Billy Hindenach indicated the agency will stay at the express office, while a new operator faces the market.
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Detroit
Chicago
Whch
Imi
Marshall
The
Central: Telephone Company of
Kalamazog
Callicns County Telapone- Company
Battle Creet
Buss Toli
Bell
Alvion
Parma
Jackson
Bell Company
2 Tig Corporation
Cnnot
Ik. Svemas
R Ate
Wag
T Ge
Afr
Hindenach
Gets Better Place Colin Sinclair Takes New Superintendent Post
Colin Sinclair has been named to oversee departments and building on the Cincinnati W northern region and will move to Chatheaba Gir and Southeastern with headquarters at Qaivey EI. He departs soon and receives best wishes from Taieubsi and associated colleagues as he begins a new phase in his career.
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Colin Sinclair
Oridges
Cincinnati
Chatheaba
Gir
Southeastern
Qaivey
CASEY + keine
Sy Saber
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Lyzek
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Myunwarling
John Carder
John Strick
Speectacle Lake
Johnny
Battle
Marshali
Sisoke
U. &. Cigareng Cts
Family Party
Lyon Lake
Mike Fila
Enuwal
Ness
Eoers
Hatiront
West End
Dark Archer
Pacadé
Woman's Relief Corps
Mornfield
Ernest Barsham
Barhilina
Ravi Walkinsine
Colaned
Taba Wilson
Yeutenant
Carter
Wainet M. Gotcha
Dap
Putanero
Wrights
Oo. OY
Fes
Quartermaster
Morea
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Teemy
John Hepsi
Pie Court
Anase
Muaila
Ernest
Stevens
Commission
Rendall
Sinley
Stade
Barba
East
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Toschers Hanintathon
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