Calhoun County Fair Premium List Issued in City
The Calhoun County Agricultural Society released the 62nd annual fair premium list for October 2. Officers are President Wm Foster, Vice President Frank Smith, Secretary Wm Arthur, Treasurer T J Shipp. Superintendents include D Walkinshaw cattle, Othello Townsend horses, James Hughes stalls, Lafayette Harris speed, C E Southwell sheep, Jas McDonald swine, J Ball poultry, M Hurd apiary, Mrs M Ball dairy, G S Woolsey grange and flower clubs, R Woolsey fruit, C L Hogne vegetables, Wm S Bucking grain, Wim Powell farm implements, Tf L Day miscellaneous, Wm Powell mechanical work, Lizzie Southwell domestic manufactures, Mrs Owen Townsend home products, Mrs Gi S Woolsey and Mrs Miliott Sprague sewing machines and musical instruments, M Gillett floral hall, G S Woolsey forage, with others. Entries advised before fair. catalogue details from association officers.
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Calhoun County
Statesman
Wm. Foster
Frank Smith
Arthur
T. J. Shipp
D. Walkinshaw
Othello Townsend
James Hughes
Lafayette Harris
C. E. Southwell
Jas. McDonald
J. Ball
M. Hurd
M. Ball
Grange
G. S. Woolsey
R.woolsey
C. L Hogne
Wim. Powell
Tf. L. Day
Wm Powell
Lizzie Southwell
Owen Townsend
Woolsey
Miliott Sprague
A. O. Pattison
D. Bosley
Nannie Bentley
M. Gillett
Floral Hall
Justice Kersten's Morphine Comment Sparks Storm
Chicago interview subjects including Miss Mary Miller react to Justice Kersten's remark that a morphine addict should take an overdose. Miller, a leading lawyer now practicing in Chicago, says a morphine fiend has a right to live and may reform or be cured, disagreeing with the judge's stance.
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Chicago
Kerstens
Veterans Elect Officers After Calhoun County Meet
The tenth annual encampment of the Calhoun County Veterans battalion closed at Battle Creek Friday noon with a successful meeting. Officers elected for the coming year include Colonel Julius Gilford Burlington Lieutenant colonel John J. Cornwell Battle Stock Major Robert C. Williams Partello Surgeon S AM Holton Battle Creek Chaplain Rev J M Getchell Marshall
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Calhoun County Veterans’ Battalion
Battle Creek
Burlington
Julius Gilford
John J. Cornwell
Battle Stock
Robert C. Williams
S. AM. Holton
J. M. Getchell
Marshall
Wanted a Woman of Intelligence for Yearly Stay
Classified notice seeks a young woman of intelligence to live with Mus. B. C. Sruanr at 121 Green St. She must keep good hours and social norms, accompany him to religious talks, and provide good references. The offer promises a good home and yearly lodging with a religiously aligned, high order lifestyle.
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Mus
B. C. Sruanr
Green St
Democratic Congressional Committee Names At Battle Creek
The report from the Democratic convention that nominated 8 D Williams for Congress in Battle Creek lists the congressional committee members as Colhowich Clarence S Joy Branch Leroy Lockwood Beaton James H Gallery Hillsdale Captain John Frisbie Kalamazoo T P Williams with Mr Joy of the city serving as chair and county delegate.
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D. Williams
Congress
Battle Greek
Battle Creek
Congressional Committee
Colhowich
Clarence 8
Joy
Leroy Lockwood
Beaton
James H. Gallery
Hillsdale
John Frisbie
Kalamazoo
T. P. Williams
Theyll Meet Here For Michigan Cavalry Reunion
Members of the Second Michigan Cavalry plan a reunion in this city on October 10. An executive committee met at W A Wall's shop this afternoon to organize with headquarters at the New Herndon. Speakers and handshakes are planned, guests will gather at Marshall for the day with talks and socializing. Committee members include John Maresh Win Kidner Lew Waternyin W A Waly W Walters W Marshall W D Moody and A L Coulter.
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Second Michigan Cavalry
W. A. Wall
New Herndon
Marshall
John Maresh
Starshall
Win. Kidner
Peedonia
Lew Waternyin
Homer
Win
Waly
Marshal
Walters
W. D. Moody
Big Rapids
Coulter
Chicago
Suspect Walker to Face Sanity Hearing in Battle Creek
Prominent prosecutor Hatch plans to seek court permission to appoint three physicians to examine Dammy Walker after his July 30 assault on Chief Farrington. Hatch presents Walker as sane now but seeks commitment if the panel finds insanity, which would send him to the Ionia state asylum. Walker's case remains in limbo as proceedings hinge on the September circuit term.
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Hatch
Battle Creek
the Journal
Ciienil Court
Smith
Walker
Farrington
Hate
Circuit Court
Bradshaw to Occupy Mubrey Furniture Store
J W Bradshaw plans to move into the Eagle Glock space formerly held by Mubrey vigor store. Interior work includes new papering and painting, with Bradshaw keeping most mahogany furniture and aiming for a bright, improved corner location for safer nighttime passage. Expected stock move in around early September.
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Hiradstuny
J.W. Bradshaw
Mubrey Vigor
Gash For Tobacco Tags Stand ard Navy and Spear Head plugs
For a limited time I will pay one half cent each for tin tags from Stand ard Navy and Spear Head plug tobacco. Address 0. 0. Ssa7Tk, Maraball, Mich.
Williams the Man Receives 60 Votes In 82 Cast at Flint Ballot
Calhoun County favored Williams in the Democratic convention at Battle Creek with 60 of 82 ballots. Williams' nomination by W. S. Powers followed Hillsdale and Eaton counties caucusing to back him. After initial ballots, Williams gained a majority and the nomination was made unanimous.
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Calhoun County
Flint
Battle Creek
Congressional Committee
Lloyd Lockwood
Kalamaano County
Wm. EK. Hough
Hillsdale
A. B. Hemingway
Branch
O. G. Gleason
A. Cole
Calhoun
Kalamazoo
Charles F. Gerawick
Hilledale
A. Weaver
Eaton
W. 5S. Powers
D. Williams
Jr. M. Powers
Eaton County
Wil- Hames
Kalama
J. L. Frisbie
W. D. Sampson
Williams Owhoun
Sampson
Andh
Willian
Williams
Frisbie
Powers
Northern banner excursion to Toledo draws big crowd
Sunday saw the Cincinnati Northern carrier the season’s banner excursion to Toledo with a large turnout. Allegan reports strong sales near 119 tickets from Michigan, Allegan Military Band led the way to keep spirits high as 675 passengers rode to Toledo. Ohio division contributed just over 100 tickets. Ticket Agent Anson sold 20 tickets from Allegan.
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Cincinnati
Toledo
Ohio Division
Michigan
Allegan
Allegan Military Band
Anson
Farmers Picnic at Spectacle Lake Aims for August 22
The Assion Farmers club hosts a district picnic at Spectacle Lake on Thursday August 22 with D. Williams of Bettle Creek as the day’s orator. The event invites all and notes Williams is a Democratic congressional candidate and a speaker of high standing. Attendees may hear a strong speech and compare it to Washington Jardner's successor.
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Assion Farmers’ Club
Spectacle Lake
D. Willams
Bettle Creek
William
Congress
Siy
Washington Jardners
Next Man George Goowin Sees Big Sunflower Plant
George J Goodwin of West Hanover Street grows a giant sunflower twelve feet high with forty one blossoms. A strong wind last Saturday toppled it and a pole was driven into the ground to steady the plant. A little girl has special interest in its cultivation and the sunflower now stands with support.
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George J, Goodwin
West Hanover Street
Fooled the Officer Charged in Assault Case
Simmons and John Sherer are accused of a conspiracy to entrap a 17 year old girl. Deputy Sheriff Prank Failing arrested Simmons after a chase into a cornfield aided by the village marshal. The woman is described as weak minded and another associate is under arrest with others suspected.
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Fill Simmons
Tokonsha
Arthur Truax
Simmons
John Sherer
Prank
Bist
Court and crime notes from Albion and surrounding areas
Court cases surface including Johs Monk appealing a recent desertion ruling in Judge Tillotson s court. An Albion justice faces scrutiny for oaths during coroner jury swearing. Ernest Wickings is arraigned for assault on his 70 year old Sheridan landlady. case dismissed. Sheriff Williams offers 120 dollars for horse thieves in Lenawee county after a Tecumseh break in. Police warn of a Power Publishing agent in Michigan. Pine Creek liquor case charges against Charles De Beau. Willard Spicer fined. A Lansing perjury suit against a lawyer is proposed by R Miller. Auctioneer BE Galloway, Marshall, Mich. The weekly News, 1.00.
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Ernest Wickings
Paulina Gretsinger
Sheridan
Albion Justice
Farrington
Buttle Creek
Power Publishing Company
New York City
Michigan
Charles de Beau
Pine Creek
Bidwell
Annis
Battle Creek
Willard Spicer
de Beau
DeBesa
R. Miller
Miller
Lansing
Tillotton
Hatch
Kenry J. O'Neill
Anteags
Vrance
Elven Ofelat
von Waldersee
Ghina
Aguinaldo
London
Fingland
Victor Emmanuel
Tinly
Bryan
Chicago
McKinley
San Francisco
Jack Letts
Corinth
Miss
Hr Fx
Whitie
Robert
Slughes
Rogers Toecnonodge Company
Paterson
Ned
Doath
Geen
E.R. Welleston
Sany Franciisco
Philippines
Wis
Notuwski
Denver
Col
Matulay
Wild
Wadge John IL Reagan
Texas State Railway Commission
Jetinrdort Davis
Ilesatu
William Steinitz dies in New York and other early reports
Short specials report the death of chess master William Steinitz in New York on Monday. Other items note the opening of the fourth Zionist Congress in London with 500 delegates, Cuba and army supply notes, and various political and social happenings across the United States and Europe, including figures in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia.
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William Steinitz
New York
London
Michigan University
Sam
New Pass
Buttala
N. C
William M. Gravenhorst
Netherlands
Brooklyn
Cuba
Chicago
Neely
Gilbert BM. Eitehenek
Omaha
United Stes
John M. Thurson
Civic event calendar with numerous August meetings
An extensive list of upcoming events and conventions across Michigan with dates from August through October. Includes teacher exams, county and state party conventions, G A R encampments, fairs, reunions, and a Michigan Labor and infantry gathering. Secretaries named for each listing.
Farmers convert St Louis creamery into cheese factory
The vicinity around St Louis bars will see the local creamery plant converted into a cheese factory. The notice promotes Michigan Walmer in Detroit as the oldest weekly agricultural journal offering veterinary services and market reports, with a weekly literary and households section, inviting readers to subscribe for five cents in stamps or coin.
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St Louis
Michigan Walmer
Detroit
Mich
Marshall News
Ruhlin Loses in Madison Square Garden Fight
The report outlines a boxing match at Madison Square Garden where Ruhlin, facing the older Fitzsimmons, was knocked out in the sixth round amid a tense, bruising bout. The piece details the back and forth, noting Fitzsimmons’ decisive blows as the turning point and Ruhlin’s near rise to victory at moments.
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New York
Rubitesimnmons
Australia
Amet- Taueluven
The
Gata Rarhlin
Akrongia
Peiday Wight Beire
Twentieth Century Club
Madison Square Garden
Wid
Drowana Teres
Broady
Rublin
Fitzsimmons
Wiidel
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Foy
Anthorn County
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Chloe
Rocky Mountain Tea
Maude
Madison Medicine Co
Maraball, Mich
the Man
Cincinnati Northern
Picwic
Albion Farmers Club
George Goowin
Kail
Knill
Johs Monk
Tillotson
Albion
Sherif Williams
Lenawee County
Tecumseh
BE. A. Galloway
Marshall, Mich
Calhoun County School Officers Association
Jackson
Groat Haven
G. A. BR
Hastings
Barry County
Tharmera
Hon
S. D. Williams
Longako
Kalamazoo County
Marshall—Calthoun County
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G. A. .R.ith
Michigan MI
Three Rivers
19Th
Michigan Infantry
Grand Rapids
I. H. Butterfield
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Hillsdall
W. Terwilliger
Marshall—Calhoun County
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Charlotte—Haton Connty
Geo. A. Perry
2D Michigan Cavalry
GO. L. Bauer
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Ruhlin
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Supreme Court
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Charles BL VW
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Lincsay
Unitesd States Supreme Court
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Dessiv Morrison
Gail
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Bay City
George D. Jackson
Volodu. GO
Flossie Swetland
Fredonia
N. Y
Putis Bay
William M. Gravenlorst
Fis
Mannor
Madison
Physicians Directory
Citas
J. Carson
M.D
Post Graduate Hospital
Howrh
Cam
Martin Block
Ehoge
Starr King Church
Greene's Drug Store
W. Prospect
George H. Greene
W. State Street
North Fagla St
Fried TL Harris
Smiley
No. 124
State St
Helen M. Parker
John Butler
N. B. Sherman
Hart's
EK. G. Brewer's Dry Good Store
Madiner St
Marshall Ave
WH. Rowland
Grace Bros
F. G. Powers
Welch Blook
Shepherd's
Mette
Greene's
H. A. Fillotson
Justice of the Peace Insurance Agent
Ovar
Stairwa Fast
Brewor
Leedle
Bros
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