City Council Debates Paying Defunct Merchants Mutual Bill
City council discusses whether to pay the $110.82 bill from the receiver of the defunct Merchants Mutual Insurance Co. Ald Miller supports payment, noting the company liabilities and official investigations. Ald Zanger and Ald Court seek fuller review, and the matter is referred to the city attorney amid other council actions and petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defende Merchants’ Mutual Insurance Co
Ald Bordine
Recorder Brown
Ald ‘Zanger
Hoy Towne
Ald
Miller
Ald. Miller
Ebil
H. B. Hollon
R. 8
Miller & Miller
Zanger
Hollow
Dean
Brown
Ala
South Eagle Street
Dan Hagan
B P. Woods
Ald. Palmer
Monroe Street
Marshall Avenue
Ald. Egeler
Water Works Committee
Cincinnati Northern Shops
Powell
Eg¢ler
Sexton
Frank Green
Chas Tesch
Frank Noneyoun
James Donovan
Albion K P s Knights drill for Detroit encampment
Fifteen members of Albion lodge Knights of Pythias drilled Friday night for the upcoming Detroit encampment. Local ranks performed well despite limited practice, then gathered at the hall where three Marshall fellows were buttoned. Names of Albion knights present include Captain H H Harlow and First Lieutenant F C Sackett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Detroit
Albion
Albion Knights
H. H. Harlow
F. C. Sackett
W. J. Waldrot
J. Free
Sentinel
B. W. Butler
J. N. Nickerson
Fi. Schumacher
I. D. Evarts
W. V. Shepard
James Forbes
P. M. Denning
B. J. Weston
M. Gc, Reed
Harry Wilcox
F. Burnett
Deafness Ear Drums Charity Gift to Institute
A wealthy donor cured of deafness contributed 10 600 dollars to the Nicholson Institute at 1615 eighth avenue New York for free Ear Drums to assist the deaf unable to pay. The Weekly News price is listed as one dollar per year.
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Nicholson
Nicholson Institute
Eighth Avenue
New York
U.S. A
STATE'S POSSESSIONS Tidy Michigan land report reveals acreage shifts
The forthcoming commissioner of the State land office report shows the state holds over 100000 acres less land than a year earlier. Total land held at year end and various forfeitures swamp land and homestead adjustments are detailed, with receipts totaling 200703.51 dollars from all sources.
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State Land Office
Auditor General
Seymour Enters A Kick About Foreclosure Suit
Contractor John Seymour protests the foreclosure suit by C M N railroad, claiming the railroad and related company defendants have long contested and cheated Marshall laborers and local workers who furnished materials. He cites Aug 17 1900 as his letter date and notes appearances by Marshall attorneys.
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John Seymour
Hopson
Marshall Evening News
The
Hudson Gazette
Marshall
Joly Seymour
Marengo Methodists file articles of incorporation
Marengo's Methodist Episcopal church incorporation is filed with the County Clerk. The society names as its object worship and labor under Methodist rules, with life limited to 30 years. Signatories include James Barry Peter Ott Laura Lusk George Carter Kuma Barry Lettie Emmons Maggie Carter Pollena Kennedy Julia Copper. The document is witnessed by Presiding Elder Mageety of Jackson and a notary.
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Marengo
Austin
Marengo Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Mageety
Jackson
James Barry
Peter Ott
Laura Lusk
George Carter
Kuma Barry
Let
Gage Printing Co Formed From W C Gage & Sons
Battle Creek gains a new limited company as W C Gage & Sons converts to Gage Printing Co. with stockholders including W C Gage as chairman and officers Frank H. Gage and Fred W. Gage. Capital stock set at 200000 with 100000 paid in, and $75000 real estate and machinery from the old firm plus presses and equipment valued in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Register of Deeds
W.C. Gage & Sons
The
Gage Printing Co., Limited
W. GC. Gage
Trank IH
Gage
Fred W. Gage
W. CO. Gage & Sons
Detroit Sailor Arthur Giroux Dead at Sea
Arthur Giroux, 21, Detroit native and sailor, died August 1 aboard Sampson's flagship off Portland Ma. He was crushed in the capstan chains during weighing anchor. Gov. Pingree sought government aid to move the body to Detroit, but the navy declined.
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Detroit Tribune
Dispatch
Arthur Giroux
Detroit
Sampson
New York
Portland
Giroux
I. .N. Giroug
Pingree
Brge
Navy Department
Washington
Newport
R. L
Ani
Navy
California
James Finley Arrested On Prostitution Resort Charge
James Finley was arrested Saturday night on complaint by Officer Comstock for keeping a resort for prostitutes. Justice Merrill issued the warrant, serving by Officer Coleman. Finley appeared before the justice and a date for examination was set for next Monday at Mi oclock. Reports tie the Dennison case to the arrest and indicate Hall girls stayed at Finley’s place during town visits. The action targets booths run by Mr. Pinky that he planned to remove.
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James Finley
Comstock
Justice Merrill
Coleman
Finley
Mi Oclock
Dennison
Hall
Bir
Pinky
Judge Smith Delivers Four County Court Decisions
Saturday afternoon Judge Smith handed down four decisions in county court. Birdie Hullenbeck vs Ed Breakey et al awarded plaintiff 475 dollars with costs to be taxed. Hinman vs DeCumy decree for the complainant with costs to be taxed. Frank Dilno vs Lydia Garfield case dismissed with costs to be taxed. John D Kitson vs Mary Barton et al decree for the defendant with costs to be taxed.
Remedy Promises Relief for Constipation
A brief ad notes Constipation as a nationwide issue with a remedy offered by A. L. Hindenach, druggist. The product claims to banish the curse and promises effects after moderate use in multiple sizes. The wording imitates a past advertisement tone.
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A. L. Hindenach
TIM DONOVAN DEAD IN SLEEP FATAL FALL IN CHICAGO
Tiny Donovan of Chicago who was injured by a fall from a building died Friday at 2 30 p m. He slept on a blanket on a roof during the hot spell and it is believed he walked in his sleep and fell. He was about 35 years old and a cousin of several locals. He lived here earlier and moved to Chicago years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Donovan
Chicago
Donovan
John Clary
Mr. Donovan
Matthew and
James Grace
Andrew Flynn
Wm. Martin
Jas. Fahey
List of New Books in the Ladies' Library
The News proceeds to publish a subscriber oriented catalogue of new titles placed in the Ladies' library. Names include The Reign of Law by James Hane Allen and The Isle of the Winds Crockett R. A long list follows with authors such as Cholmondeley Mary, Doyle Conan, Davis W., Jowett S. O., Twain Mark, Ray mond B., Flammarion C. and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Library
Allen
Jas. Hane
Diana Tempest
Cholmondeley
Mary
Crockett
Joan of the
Stearns Refuses $100 Donation To Soldiers' Monument
Ludington's Mr Stearns had pledged 100 dollars to the soldiers' monument fund during the Republican gubernatorial nomination race but the monument committee was informed there would be no hundred dollar contribution from him. Detroit's Hon D M Ferry already pledged a hundred dollars and confirmed it remained available.
Papers Read at County School Officials Meeting at Court House
The assembly room at the court house was half full for the county school officials meeting. Commissioner Burnham would have liked more attendees. Wagner of Paton county sent his paper on accuracy in annual reports. Irani Minges of Battle Creek township spoke on free text books. J.M. Willison of Penfield presented on the support of schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County School Officers’ Association
Burnham
Court House
Wagner
Paton County
Irani Minges
Battle Creek Township
J.M. Willison
Penfield
Flanders Private Car: a combined car and locomotive
The Cincinnati Northern hosts a rare private car that fuses car and locomotive. Built for Mr Flanders, it runs 60 miles on a water tank and coal, with a miniature engine and close track supervision. General Wanders worries about derailing but the unit remains in good repair and usable for inspection duties.
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Cincinnati Northern
Toledo Blade
Mr. Flanders
Amy Ktation
Mrr. Flanders
Stout Charged With Forgery In Brother’s Name
Chet Stout was arrested Saturday on a note said to be forged and signing as John Stout of Marshall township. Frank A. Green, a railroad worker, alleges the note was forged. Stout says his brother signed it. examination set for August 25 after release on $500 bond.
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Chet Stout
Frank A. Green
Mr. Stout
John Stout
Marshall Township
Coleaut
Merrill
Stout
Marriage Licenses Reported In Battle Creek Area
Marriage licenses issued for Willis A. Carpenter and Lulu G. Clark of Battle Creek appear in a list. A Pennsylvania judge died in Atlantic City on August 17, and other items note August 23 practice and various local names.
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Willis A. Carpenter and
Lulu G. Clark
Battle Creek
Peonsylvania
Atlantic City
N. d
Henry Green
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Bertin
Herr Krupp
Taunou
Excursion specials to Put in Bay and Toledo by Cincinnati Northern
The Cincinnati Northern schedules two excursions in late August. A big day trip to Put in Bay aboard the State of Ohio steamer costs 1.50 for the round trip, with departures from Marshall and Seelock and returns to Toledo. A social excursion to Toledo on August 26 costs 1 for round trip, with departures from Marshall and Toledo, tickets valid on regular trains through August 27. children 5 to 12 pay half. Also listed are vaudeville shows at Casino Baseball-Toledo and Columbus. Ticket agent A H Anson signs the notices.
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Cincinnati Northern
Putin Bay
Lake Erie
Marshall
Dolock
Toledo
Potin Bay
State of
Seelock
A. H. Anson
Wilbur-Kirwin Opera Co
Pasha
Green
Toledoes
Columbus
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Foley
Merchidnts’ Mutant Insurance Co
Data
Albion K. P
Uniformed Tank
Loral Fellows
Michigan—State Band Commissioner
Seymour
Artion
Church Incorporated
Alarenga
Methodists
Cuay Crry
Ind
W. B. Caldwell
Monticello
Dr. Caldwell
Tuen
Horm New Company
W.C. Gage and Sons
Register of Deeds’ Office
Willen
Curpe
Tim Donovan
Walt
Ladiey Library Association
Adda
Gideon
Dunbar
Paul L
Doyle
Conan
Caesar
Davis
Dorr
Julian Gor
Glasgow
Ellen
Howard
Dionysius
Dearcat
Hasvard
B. W. Li
Jowett
Pool
M. Tu
Quiller
Couch
Henry Worthington
Sherwood
Margaret
Philip Winwood
Stephens
R. N
Seeel
B.A
Wilkins
Bequesthel
Whitby
Beatrice
Man
Hadleyburg
Twain
Mark
Sophia
Weyman
Blanchard
Army FE
Standish
St. Louis
Drysdale
Day
Gen. Thomas
Dunn
Byron
Holbrook
Richard
Wild Carpathians
Johns
Maurus
Sol
Perry
Otis
James
Raymond
Seawell
Stoddard
W. C
Thompson
Patsy
Katooricut
Garter
Bell
Lilian
Flammarion
Stewart
Jos
Stead
Wan
Michigan
Chickamauga
Chattahooga
Missionary Ridge
Belknap
Chas. E
Harpers
Ios
MR. Stearns
Battle Crook Soldiers’ Monument Fund
A. L. Hindensch
Tate
Flanders
Cincinnati
Brothers
Starke
Gino
Lecas CoeNty
Ae Frask J. Ciextey
F. J. Crexey O Co
Chat
Tir
Frank J. Cuexny
Jean
A. W. Gusason
P. J. Ouenry & Co
Polado
O. War
the Daily News
Daily News
Largest
Sergent and Heat
Lucius Aley
Madison Mt
John Kelley
Marshall Ave
Penrson
Wm. Ryan
Olllag Ke Ward
Ad Qwestions
Istdawlw
Green St
al Aztuasr Oh West
City
G. A.chesher
West Endleed
Belfink Brewery
Hart Street
R. Schley
Cas. B. Meap
Marshall, Mich
Physicians Directory
Chas. J. Carson
M. D
Postdividuate Hospital
Verc
Omeo
Tod
Officain Martin Block
Phone
Starr King Church
Greene's
Prospect St
George H. Greene
State Street
Pagio St
Telephona No
Fred HL. Harris
Emiley
State St
Helen M. Parker
John Butler
N. BL. Sherman
Hart's
BF. G. Brower
Madison Ht
W. A. Rowland
Grace Bros
F. G. Powers
Man Orbenat
Ican
Nemos
R. L. Jackson
J. M. Parsons
Qoltice
North
Hamilton St
Metropolitan Life
L. A. PA
Shepherd's
Catarket
H. A. Tillotson
Notary Public Justice of the Peace Insurance Agent
Struit
Second Stairwa
Brewer's
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