Annual Meeting of Calhoun County Agricultural Society
The forty fourth annual meeting in the opera house of Calhoun County opened with about 75 members. Officers were elected: W. B. Gorsline as president, Frank Smith as vice president, W. B. Gorsline and W. A. Powell as secretaries, with Willitts Wadford and William Gray reelected as auditors. The society reported debts and substantial receipts and expenditures for 1901, with finances reviewed by the treasurer and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County Agricultural Society
Harsh
Arthur
Radford
Finance Committee
Youchera
Trenanter Shipp
Laat
Eckford and Albion Officials Re elected Amid Talks of Tickets
T J Shipp of Eckford was reelected treasurer by acclamation. W W Lord of Marengo elected director for a year by 20 of 27 votes. J Wartman Albion and C T Hogne Emmett reelected directors for three years by acclamation. I W Goucher Denvis chosen director for two years replacing W H Gorsline Pennfield as president. Discussion on complimentary tickets no action. Committees to confer with Water Commissioners on rental refund and to form stock company for a new grand stand seating about 1600 at $12,000 to $15,000. receipts held for five years then sold to society. A new gentleman’s closet ordered for next fair. meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Shipp
Eckford
Trencnier
W. W. Lord
Marengo
J. Wartman
Albion
C. T. Hogne
Emmett
I. W. Goucher
Denvis
W. H. Gorsline
Pennfield
Fatal interurban crash claim ends in Battle Creek
Dennis F. Lusk of Marengo, 61, died at Nichols Hospital in Battle Creek after an interurban car struck him near Urbandale west of Battle Creek. He suffered multiple fractures and head injuries, remained unconscious until death Wednesday night. Survived by two children, burial planned in Marengo. Coroner ordered inquest. jury to meet Monday at Coroner Robertson’s office.
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Dennis F. Lusk
Marengo
Urbandale
Battle Creek
Nichols Hospital
Oslock
H. Fox
Frank Lusk
Marshall
Battle Greek
Battle Creek Journal
George A. Robertson
A. M. Smith
Justin @. Worthington
Edward Cunningham
Georges
Hall Henry Myora
A. P. Hazen
Stephen E. Gaskell
Accident at Marshall Creaiery Plant Injures Workman
A scaffold collapse at the Marshall Creaivery plant on South Madison Street Thursday injured four men. Frank Bagley sustained a serious spinal injury and was moved to his home on South Grand Street with Dr. Foote in attendance. O J Boekelow suffered a sprained ankle, Elmer Gates had minor bruises, and a fourth carpenter escaped unharmed. The doctor expected recovery in a few days.
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Marshall Creaiery Company
Madison Street
Frank Bagley
O. J. Boekelow
Elmer Gatea
Gates
Boekeloo
Mr. Bagley
Howmen
South Grand Street
Foote
Bagley
Poe
Albion youths endure fatal shooting in forest incident
Clurence Bratz and Babe Kratz of Albion survived a terrifying rifle event in the woods when companion Fred Davis reportedly fired near them, causing Kratz to lose part of an ear. Davis, aiming at a rabbit, allegedly fired as Kratz ran into the line of fire. The incident occurred Friday. local authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarente Krety
Albion
Babe
German Evangelical Lutheran Church to Dedicate New Edifice
The German Evangelical Lutheran church of Marshall will dedicate its new edifice with impressive services. Pastor O H Hendenrich and visiting ministers from Albion Waterloo Sturgis and Adrian will lead German and English programs. Morning 10:80 service features a sermon by Rev J F Mayer. afternoon 2:30 sermon by Rev E Wenk. evening 7:30 sermon by Rev H Heyn. City officials and citizens invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woglish
Mayor
Wonk
Eeichert
Heyn
Marshall
Rnglish
Ris
Marriage Licenses Report from Battle Creek Area
Marriage licenses granted to Asphenna A Elliston and Mary Crews both of Battle Creek Frank W Carpenter and Glencord Severance Battle Creek Fred Waidelich and F Louise Kraus Dota Marshall Robert R Richards Battle Creek Maury KE Hampton Hast Leroy Noble Auraud Ella Foster Tekongha Fred BF Hodgen Anna Larbeck Battle Creek Charles I Barker Battle Creek Carrie E Mattley Flowerville Roger G Cotton Minnie Florence Aunis Albion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asphenna A. Elliston
Mary Crews
Battle Creek
Frank W. Carpenter
Glencord Severance
Fred Waidelich
F. Louise Kraus Dota
Marshall
Robert R. Richards
Maury KE. Hampton
Hast Leroy
Noble Auraud
Ella Foster
Tekongha
Fred Bf, Hodgen
Anna Larbeckho
Charles I. Barker
Carrie E. Mattley
Flowerville
Roger G. Cotton
Minnie Florence Aunis
Albion
Pioneers honor Wright family birthday in 1901 gathering
In response to an invitation from Mr and Mrs Geo Wright twelve pioneers gathered November 7 1901 at the Wright homestead to celebrate Mrs Julius Wrights birthday. They enjoyed a post dinner program with reminiscences and a display of affection for the family. The combined ages of the dozen at dinner totaled 260 years with Frank B Wright the oldest at 82 and averages around 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Wright
Mr. Wright
Julius Wright
Old Wright
Albjomed
Wauy
Frank B. Wright
J. Wright
Peter Blue
Bre
Municipal Affairs Meeting Minutes Refer to Damages and Sidewalk Repair
City council met Monday with all members present. Minutes approved. A taxpayer letter warned of dangerous sidewalks on Watson Street and west State Street, suggesting city liability. Recorder Grant noted $200 electric light coupons paid to a Chicago firm. coupons canceled and filed. Motion to reconsider Holmes Bros. hitching posts was lost. Sewer specifications pending Dowsett. Bills approved include marshal and sexton. Adjourned for two weeks.
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Grant
Watson Storer
West State Street
First National
Chicago
Ald
Egeler
Holmes Bros
Court
Smyth
Carver
Miller
Page
Dean
Hamilton
Dowsett
Marahil
Sexton
Elected Officers Named by Knights of Pythias and AOUW
The Calhoun lodge No. 45 AOUW and Marshall lodge No. 179 Knights of Pythias elected new officers for the coming year. AOUW installed Jan 6 1902. Pythias officers to be installed Jan 6 1903. Dr L S Joy selected as grand lodge representative. others include John Lansing Marshall Starr and J F Gauan.
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Calhoun Lode
M. W
John Lansing
G. F
Marshall Stare
Harry Lansing
John Hindenach
H. &. Winsor
Trustes
Marshall
Starr
J. F. Gauan
Moat A
R. L. Jackson
I. G
E. W. Hoskins
Wedding Bells Tie Fred Waidelich to Louise Kraus
Thanksgiving ceremony at the Waidelich home on North Liberty Street joined Fred Waidelich and Miss F Louise Kraus as husband and wife in the German Lutheran church setting. Fifty relatives attended with John Kraus as best man Libbie Waidelich bridesmaid. couple to reside in Battle Creek after a turkey dinner reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Waidelich
North Liberty Street
Fred Waidelich l
F. Louise Kraus
Mev. Or. H. Heidenreich
German Luthéran Church
John] Kraus
Mig
Impure Blood Cure Promised by Dr Pierce Remedy
An 19th century appeal touts Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as the cure for impure blood and eruptive diseases such as boils pimples and eczema It claims the medicine enriches the blood and cures stomach lung and blood ailments A 1008 page medical adviser book is offered free with mail order, with stamps required for mailing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
M. Garrick
Demster
Oswego Co
Hoth
Common Sense
Stampa
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Sunday School Board in Battle Creek Meets to Plan Work
The County Sunday School Association executive board met in Battle Creek. Prof E M Wood of Albion College spoke as president elect. Prof F B Goodrich was named chairman. Unpaid bills totaling 25.07 were approved. A $20 pledge plus a prior $50 gift was given to the State Sunday School Association. Mrs I K Henshaw of Homer was elected to fill a vacancy. The next annual convention will be held at Upton Age Sunday School with details to be set later. The board urged township apportionment of funds and district organizing efforts. W A Powell, Mrs Romando Davis, Emma Burleigh formed the banner committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
County Sunday School Association
Court Hong
W. A. Powell
E. M. Wood
Albion College
F. 8. Goodrich
Wood
State Sunday School Association
State Association
I. K. Henshaw
Homer
Lottie Emmons
Marengo
Upton Age Sunday School of
Battle Greek
Association
Toy
Goodrich
Romando Davis
Emma Burleigh
Echoals
E. W. Woon
Shot in the Foot Hurts Fredonia Man on Thanksgiving
Gilbert Peck of Fredonia was seriously injured when his hunting party’s gun fired accidentally near his home. The left foot was severed at the ankle and his companions stopped the bleeding before carrying him home. He is about 30, single, living with his mother. The incident occurred about L1 o'clock Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Peck
Fredonia
Mr. Peck
Foote
Court sessions note cases against Postom Cereal Co and others
The circuit court heard W S Dewrig et al versus Postom Cereal Co with multiple cases on call for Monday. John Hoynas admitted to citizenship. Local burglar Lester D Link of Burr Oak sentenced to one year at Tonia. community clemency sought for his mother, a widower. Other civil motions and demurrers discussed. various cases set for adjourned dates. Also listed are advertisements for remedies and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Dewrig
Lester D. Link
Burr Oak
Charles Gavaner
Battle Creek
Winsor
Tonia
Furner
Aday
Homer Steel Fence ‘Co
Ye & 8
Holbert
Horace
Costa
Maing & Cavanagh
B. F. Morgan
Michigan Sanitarium & Benevolent Association
City of
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W. W. Ford
W. FE. Tsonley
Spoid
Traneurer
Aes’t
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J. Waterman
Joel Houston
Fredonis
Tellers
Uveting
W. B. Gorsline
Peanfield
LD. K. Harch
Burlington
Frank Smith
Vics
L. L. Harsh
J- Wartumn Wood Star
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Yules
W. A. Arthur
William Gray
Maraball
Secretarieu
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Uh Exhbibile Aed Aitraceoes
Marshal Creaivery
Clurence Bratz
Alves
Gar Ueling
NEW German Church
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Predigor
Bancommittee
Baumeister
Festxaeste
Ding
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J. F. Mayer
Gober
Broeffnung
Pastor
E. Wenk
Waterloo
O. Eckert
Sturgis
H. Hayn
Adrian
Rocky Mountain
Municipal Affairs
Connell
Knights of Pythias
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Mr. Fred, Waidelich
Als F. Louise Krave
Heward
Hull
Caterra
F. J. Gheniny & CO
Volk
Druggista
Jas Jan Dells
Oper House
County Sunay School Association
Rocky Mountainex
Borgule Ub
Swartwout
Swaxkwout
Circuit Court
City Bank of
Gooch
Kalamazoo
Ishpeming
Annarbor
Goa Edwards
W. M. Foster
Chas. B. Mead
Honeo
M. A. Tullotson
Notary Public
Huatice
Gece
Attorneys At Law
Marshall Mien
Eperle’s
M. H. Starr
Star Bakery
Lamels
J. D. Smith
C. A. Chesher
Wear State Street
Michigan
South Linden Street
J. W. Lester
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Schley’s City Junk Shop
Detroit
Marshall Money
Bolin Bapwery
Hart Priest
R. Schley
A. Snyder
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