Local notices and social roundup from The County
The column lists visits and moves among residents including George Bell and daughter at J. W. Bell’s, Mrs James Martin of East Marshall visiting brother Chas Broat, and Mrs Krank Weed staying in Tecumseh. Transients move to Moscow near Tecumseh. reception to Charlea Mickel and wife. Residents travel to Toledo and Buffalo, church circle meeting in Battle Creek, schools opening after Labor Day, mill grade work near the old crossing, several names attending events, and notes on crops with corn promising and potatoes improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bell
Oliver
J. W. Bell
James Martin
East Marshall
Chas Broat
Guy Calver
Battle Creek
Orlenda
Mra
Krank Weed
Tecumseh
Charlea Mickel
Moscow
Tecumach Tueaday
L D Palmer
Elmer Wrightman
John Wrightman
Pennfield
William Wrightman
Ladiew
Congregational Church
Milton Swartwout
Gale Brothers
Buffalo
Leowla Hutchinson
Detroit
Wnd
Frisbie
Clarendon Community Notes and Travel Gossip
John Dutcher continues work at R H Lawrences. Blanch Edgerton attended a show in Coldwater last Thursday. Ossia and Vernon Doolittle visit Battle Creek this week. Frank Rarick rides a new buggy. Arthur Sloan returns home from Indiana after two months. W B Lawrence and family visited Albion. Blanch Edgerton spent Sunday with her parents. Joe Hollenbeck sidelined by a lame leg from a barrel accident. Allie Rarick moves into H E Olney’s tenant barge. Locals attended Lyon Lake picnic. Mrs Emerson Cortright visits son A B Cortright of Charlesworth. Taylor and wife visit J A Cortright. Bert Allan leaves for Penn to teach. Emerson Cortright Jr visits near Albion. Mrs J A Cortright hosts a picnic for C Brather and wife of Chicago. Rhea Carter visits Maud Cortright. Mrs Parker and Mrs Taylor of Greenville visit. Ira Baum residence destroyed by fire, chimney blamed. most goods saved. Siva R Cortright and daughter visit Potterville. Mrs Hoag and son visit Springport. Perry Steve goes to Battle Creek with potatoes for sale. Teachers securing township positions listed. Pulaski to attend Concord carnival. John Wilbur visits from Jackson. Blue Hickevitis and sisters visit Charite. return Tuesday. People visit Detroit excavation trip. Mary Hooper wins first prize in local women’s foot race. Pulaski crowd attends Mactabee picnic at Swada’s Lake. Frank Hoory travels to Greenville to see ill father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossia
Vernon Doolittle
Battle Creek
Frank Rarick
Arthur Sloan
Indiana
W B Lawrence
Albion
Blanch Edgerton
J & Parker
E Taylor
Greenville
Ira Baum
Siva R Cortright
E Hoag
Springport
Potterville
Local notes and upcoming events in Gull Lake area
Mra Frank Peters returns from Gull Lake and the Success Pub meets Friday August 30. Alice Romans visits Misa Gray before starting school in the Ward district north of Marshall. Nellie Taylor returns from a four week Pan-American trip with positive reports. The medicine show ends its town run Tuesday night. Edna Argesenos returns to Clarendon from John Taylor's. Maccabees plan to dedicate a new hall Wednesday evening September with two glee clubs and notable speakers. supper at eight o'clock, 50 cents. Will Biskirt recovers from chicken pox. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Hart Cushman August 27. Grigg sells out and will move back to Indiana. Farmers picnic at Lyon Lake drew many locals. Mabel Leggett visits Climax. Ernest Kappis visits Arthur Wagner. Miss Billington of Battle Creek visits Leggett’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success
Alice Romans
Blanchard
Misa Gray
Marshall
The
Maccabees
Will Biskirt
Hart Cushman
Grigg
Indiana
Lyon Lake
Burlington Roundup of Local Social and Sports Notices
A Burlington brief highlights attendees at a Union City ball game, visiting relatives, illnesses, and travel. Mentions Mrs Jesse Underwood, Mrs Budlong ill, L A Henry on the sick list, Minnie Randall visiting Clarendon Inlendo, Fred Cole and Grace home from Battle Creek, EW Cameron in town, Burlington and Stanley beating Newton, Clyde Morley and wife to Girard, and visiting families from Chicago and Lincoln Neb among others. Union City played Burlington with a 26 to 0 score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Jesse Underwood
Budlong
Ms. L. A. Henry
Minnie Randall
Clarendon
Cameron
Burlington
Stanley
Newton
Clyde Morley
Girard
Charley Brown
Mattis
Katy
Ypperland
Hattie Gaye
Marengo Notes and Local Appointments in Illinois
Florence Eldridge and others visit, many locals travel to see relatives in Jackson and Homer. Mitchell Bros of Battle Creek win a contract to grade road between Marshall and Marengo, with thirty-five teams at work and ties arriving. Local teachers for district schools named, LBO meetings held, and health ads for Knox remedies conclude the hamlet page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Bros. of
Battle Creek
Here
Marengo
Obituary for Mrs Emily Van Zant and early prose obituary
Emily Van Zant born September 5 1842 in Marengo township Calhoun county Michigan died August 28 1901 aged almost 69 years maiden name Wagner married to Bornt Van Zant November 4 1860 survived by two daughters and two sons funeral held Sunday afternoon in M F E church Marshall Michigan residents for 20 years described as loving friendly and conscious to the last. The notice continues with an extended meditation on faith and the adjacent obituary for N J 1824 to 1901 describing another life of devotion and service in church and family concluding with a tribute to steadfast faith and heavenly hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily van Zant
Marengo Township
Calhoun County
Mich
Wagner
Marshall
van Zant
Angela
N. J
Frederick
Mary Courtright
Yates County
Nancy Griswold
Jerusalem
Yatea
Alleghany
Wisconsin
Newton
Marquette County
Newton Township
Elizabeth Blossom
Fredonia
Christ
Jesus
God
Noble life remembered at Congregational church funeral
Funeral services were held Friday August 11 at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev King at the Congregational church. The message praised a noble life and precious memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Congregational Church
Jottings From Battle Creek County News Briefs
Prisoners arrived at the county jail from Battle Creek. Eckford Maccabees to dedicate a new hall. Hendryx give Old Ladies Home map of the United States. Barney Julina buys Albion clothing business. St Mary's Academy opens musical department. enroll now. Streeter's Big Stock Company to perform during county fair week. Premium list for the 53rd county fair. entries urged. McClure and Hogan jailed for a ride theft. Rev George Findlay ordained Baptist minister. to Philippines as missionary. Mitchell Bros win electric road contract to Marengo. Wedding announced for Lillian Balcom and Herman Vogt. Disease tallies for week end Aug 24. Child near Misses Tesch nearly injured after jumping from wagon. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by Madison Medicine Co. New stock of shirts and workwear at Fletcher the Clothier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Julina
Vicksburg Haa
F. FF. Hoaglin
Albion
Hoaglin
St Mary's Academy
Joseph McClure
Joseph Hogan
Battle Creek
Grand Trank
George E. Findlay
Philippines
Markets Chronicle Mixed Grain and Live Stock Prices
Chicago reports fluctuate for flour and corn with unsettled wheat futures. Butter and lard show steady demand, while pork prices ease. cattle and hog markets in Detroit show active trading and varied prices. Marshall market lists staples like wheat, butter, eggs, hay, and potatoes with current bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frorvisiona
Chicago
Patanta
Atraghta
Creamaerton
Detroit
Michigan Central Live
Marshall Market
Bargain Household Items Listed For Sale
A flea market style ad lists pocket and jack knives at 25 cents, a washing machine at 3 dollars with return option, cream separators in multiple capacities, milk pails, ink tablets, carriage bolts, and Japanese paper napkins. The ad promises value, satisfaction, and visible “seeing is believing” claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.O. W
Ibis
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Ceresco
John Maynard
Toledo
Martin
Thomas Gale
Wineburg
Moore Park
Winesday
F Young's
Estebrook
Charles Nepacle
Jas Wetmore
Shariiff
Parivllo
Blanche Praté
Defwuce
Obi
Aups Stevens
H Kehler
South Lee
Gurfeld School House
John Dutcher
R H Lawrence’s
OY Lawrence
Coldwater
Joe Hollenbeck
Allie Rarick
H. E. Olney
Duck Lake
Emerson Cortright
A B Cortright
Charlesworth
Taylor
Bert Allan
Penn
Emerson Cortright Jr
Taylor's
J A Cortright
E Cortright
Lake
Tuesaday
C Brather
Rhea Carter
Maud Cortright
Perry Steve
Mirai Blumisy
No 1
Predonia
Biss Jontinge
Mred Hultey
Sarah Collins
Pierre
al Len] Muisner
Fredouin Center
O Jus Fou
Nod
Pulaski
Concord
John Wilbur
Jackson
Bessie
Jessie
Parsons
Mary Hooper
Swada’s Lake Lest Phureday
Prank Hoory
Greego Last Briday
Eckford
Frank Peters
Gull Lake
Nellie Taylor
Edna Argesenos
John Taylor's
Carverville
Mabel Leggett
Ernest Kappis
Arthur Wagner
Miss Billington of
Mr. Leggett
Fred Cole
Grace
Battle Greek
Lovie McWethy
Las
Lincoln
Neb
Irs
Harwood
Aixs
O Currier
Hur
Ralph
Cornelie
Myron Bolles
Avosy
Florence Eldridge
Sheridan
Gildercleeve’s
AJ Lusk
EJ Wilcox
Edith
Charlottes
Lawra Avery
Minnie Fiero
P Fulkerson
Mra Hyde
Eaton Rapids
Barrett Woughs
Harry Smith
ED Campbell
Gon Forrent
of Jackson
Mra Eugene Brown
Misa Pearl Sherman
Homer
Harvey Alexander
Misa Lena Malaner
RM Smith
Mra J R McNeil
Athens
Richard King of
Parmaia
Oase
Clarence Sonle
Hillsdale
Ladies Aid Society
Mra Hermaen Rogers of
Kalamazoo
Mias I Hoyt
Mies Q Rose
Miss Anthony
Miss Hamilton
W H Marston
Kibbler
Miss Hattie Newton
North Marshall
Albert Huggett
Cenins
FO Travis
OL Travis
Sayloa
W F Sackett
Jesse Hoggatt's
Canvis
Roy Pond
Centreville
Ed Arnold
Bessie Richfield
Geo Ackerson
Clark Johnson’s
Tom Hamilton
Frank Ackerson
Fred Cummings
O R Sweet
Losco County
Paul Pond
Sod
Travis
Butterfield
Carmel
Eaton County
LBO
Nellie’ Burlingame
Theodore Bull
P M King
Grace Ball
Miss Bull
Knox
Krew Ramples
van Fleet Medicine Company
Bellovus
van Fleet
Adidreas the
Venu Fleet Medicine Co
Bellovus, Mich
Good & Amstata
B. Hegies
Dndga Winsor
A.B. Hendryx
United States
Streeter
Ong
Lillian Balcom
Herman
Vogt
Charles Tesch
Presbyterian
Brace Lake
Agit
S. K. Church
Madison Medicine Co
Swartwout
Fletcher
New York
Bila O. T. F
Unicago
Nagel
Diniers
Che Guiall Sam
Gulcans
Dee Je
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