Opens New Store by F A Zanger in Page area
Epick spa and new is everything in a dry goods store opened by F A Zanger in the Page area. Crowds toured the bright, clean shop despite bad weather, carnations and chrysanthemums given to callers, and the Mieses Easton millinery stock housed in the rear. Electric lights, two display windows, and a staff including Mrs Burghardt Miss Louise Chapman and Harry Bicknell marked the opening with clerks ready to serve.
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Epick
Spa
F. A. Zanger
O.K
Mieses’ Easton Millinery
Zanger
Burghardt
Louise Chapman
Harry Bicknell
They’ll Handle Easier Judge Says After Board Row
Judge Merrill was asked when he would seek a mandamus against the board of supervisors over a $183 bill dispute. The scene recalled a past clash between a city marshal and rural crowd where billiard cues and beer bottles were used, and the marshal joked he would wait a little. The judge echoed the remark that once Tillotson finishes, they’ll handle easier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Board of Supervisors
Squire Tillotson
Salcon
Mr. Morrill
Tillotson
Jury selection in Marie Butterfield Sanderson case in Marshall
A lengthy jury selection unfolds in the Butterfield Sanderson murder trial in Marshall Michigan with jurors cross examined for bias. Prosecutors and defense work through 70 plus candidates as jurors from Marshall Albion Sheridan Eckford Fredonia and surrounding townships are examined for potential prejudice while the defense outlines a plot theory and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Butterfield-Sanderson
Marie Butterfield
Battle Creek
Rudolph Sanderson
Miss Butterfield
Detroit
Jasper
Onyx Adams
Prothera of
Sanderson
Ann Arbor
Sandercon
Williams
Marshall
Marengo
Fredonia
Ecitford
Sarastimus
Grant Fellows and Seymour discuss railroad track plans
Hudson attorney Grant Fellows and contractor Seymour met in the city to talk with President Hollon of the railroad about the road’s affairs. Fellows refused to reveal details, Seymour expressed optimism about starting track laying soon, while Hollon denied any conference took place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Fellows
Hudson
Seymour
City
Fellows
Mr. Seymour
President Hollon
New Railroad
Guy
Hollon
Annual Meeting Report From Calhoun County Agricultural Society
The Calhoun County Agricultural Society held its annual meeting at the K P ball with Secretary W H Arthur presiding in the president's absence. William H Yester was elected president and officers were chosen including Frank Smith and W H Arthur with J R Robinson's successor confirmed. Treasury reported 550.15 in the bank and receipts of 2 981 69 from the fair plus a circus payment bringing total around 3 472 09. disbursements totaled 2 921 04. A proposed change to bylaw No 17 to adjust premium payment timing was set for discussion at the March meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County Agricultural Society
K. P. Ball
W. H. Arthur
L. J. Harsh
Burlington
O. L. Hogue
Emmett
William H. Yester
Battle Creek
Frank Smith
Marengo
Will Gray
GC. Robinson
Eckford
J. R. Robinson
George Welch
Tekonsha
Robert Gould
Ceresca
Mr. Henry
Knights of Pythias
Grand Rapids
Sforts
Michigan Traction completes Battle Creek Kalamazoo line work
The Michigan Traction company finishes laying track and erecting poles for the Battle Creek Kalamazoo electric road through Galesburg. Pledges in the franchise are said to be fulfilled, with crossing of the Michigan Central to be ready soon. Vice-President Des Allen of Battle Creek says Galesburg residents will enjoy the line before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Traction Company
Battle Creek-Kalamazoo
Galesburg
Michigan Central
Battle Creek
Des Allen
Public report on investigations to be released
Chairman Heury of the board appointed investigating committee says the final report will be made public after completion in all departments. The report is considered public property and will be filed with the clerk for public access. Witnesses are being examined daily and the contents are expected to be highly spiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heury
Board of Supervisors
Reverend Bela Fancher Dies at Homer After Long Ministry
Rev Bela Fancher died at Homer on Thursday morning at an estimated age over seventy. Born June 11, 1807 in New York he was ordained in Troy Ohio in 1886 and served for sixty years in gospel ministry. He led the Homer Presbyterian church for years and was county superintendent of schools 1869 to 1872, teaching at Homer Academy. married twice with several children now deceased. Funeral held at 10:80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bela Fancher
Homer
New York
Troy
Ohio
Presbyterian Church
Aline
Scythe found after 37 years near Ceresca village
In 1662 Simry Phelps left his scythe in a hay field to enlist for Old Abe. He never returned for the tool. Last week the farmer uncovered the scythe and swathe, surprisingly well preserved after 37 years, a curious artifact of that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simry Phelps
Ceresca
Mr. Phelps
Old Abe
Not a Success Divorces Sought in Court List of Cases
A term of court sees marriages failing and divorces sought by numerous parties. Names appear in a jumbled list for Taeda M Smith vs Alva K Smith Richard Adupketh vs Harriett Wooleeth Maida M Tras vs Teney Tro Sarl Anna Woodcock vs Tas Ti Woodenpk psepirite mivlitenance Joba We Brawava Ana Ellen Brown Suarion Phelas vs derogus Sheps Towiae BL Bi vk 1 Oliver Bell Eva Siaich vs Willan Suit Emily Gisford vs Uriah Gathind Ann M Patterson vs damel CL Bate turson Miuple M Bower vs Herbert ae Bower Grave Glidewall vs Exward Glide jwell.
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Taeda M. Smith
Alva K. Smith
Richard Adupketh
Harriett Wooleeth
Maida M. Tras
Teney Tro Sarl
Anna Woodcock
Tas Ti. Woodenpk Psepirite Mivlitenance
Joba We
Sensational promise in county investigation report
Battle Creek Record reports the committee investigating the late poor superintendent’s accounts refused to interview but hints Calhoun County owes more money. Chairman Henry avoided yes or no, with rumors that the next report will be the biggest county sensation yet, as meetings stay secret and details delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Qhairtan
Calhoun’ County
Henry
Circuit Court List of Criminal Cases Heard
Circuit court convened at the courthouse with Judge Smith. The docket includes People vs. Mary Sanderson for attempted murder and multiple burglary, larceny, perjury, and liquor-law violation cases. Lester Hudson motion to dismiss false pretenses. Trials set for James Finley and Charles Hunter separately for liquor law violation.
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Circuit Court
Smith Oi
Jlawyers
Lester Hudson
Ito
ER. A. Montgomery
Lansing
Lin
Mary Sanderson
James Minley
Chas. Hunter
Hiram Worst
Don Townsend
Willian Davia
Joe Gregory
Daniel Shupe
Victor Harris
Lester 8. Hudson
Ada Sheldon
Ankon Shupe
Pople
H. Hoffert
Dos. Reide
A. J. White
Edward Goodrich
Win
A. Rogers
Brooks
Julia Mets
Dannie Zimmerman
Foley
James Finley
Cvpuurite
Dannie Ainmernin
Hoe
Warrior
Sheuteo Mate
Aimmernen
Winsor
Ndge Pooks
Llulbert
Amith
Uthline
Chas, Hunter
Howe
Missing blanket mystery at Justice Merrill window
Charley, county ditch digger, found his horse blankets missing after leaving the horse under Justice Merrill’s window. He searched the judge’s office with no trace of the robe. Merrill denies seeing it and no warrant was issued, leaving the matter unresolved until the thief is named.
Suit Dismissed In Coldwater Circuit Case Of Harsh
The suit filed last May in Coldwater circuit court charged L L Harsh of Burlington with alienating the affections of a married woman. A G Warner of Waion township was the plaintiff. Harsh held prominent local offices including president of the Calhoun County Mutual Fire Insurance Co and of the Improved Black-top Merino association and Calhoun County Agricultural Society. The court denied poverty relief for costs, but allowed Warner a $100 bond. The case was continued to December term and was dismissed with costs taxed against the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldwater
L. L. Harsh
Burlington
A. G. Warner
Waion Township
Harsh
Calhoun County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Merino Association
Rational
Calhoun Court
Fire alarm at Prospect and Mulberry saves Hess home
An alarm sounded at 3 o'clock Tuesday from the box at Prospect and Mulberry. Firefighters extinguished a attic chimney fire at Wellington Hess's house, 283 North Linden Street, with damage not exceeding $25. The residence is owned by O. Sinclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Marks
Prospect
Mulberry Streets
Wellington Hess
North Linden Street
O. Sinclair
Howse Smiley Weds Clover Rae at Windsor Presby
Howse Smiley and Clover Rae Boylan were married yesterday by Rev J C Tolniv at Windsor Canada. Rae Boylan, Chicago Times-Herald poetess, comes from Kada nivzoo and Battle Creek and is well known. The couple will reside with Mrs Mollie Tlichcock after a 4 PM Tuesday arrival. Smiley has many local friends offering congratulations.
A Poor Crutch and the Knox Stomach Tablets Claim
A skeptical argument against relying on stimulants to treat digestion. The text argues digestion should be aided by remedies that address the stomach liver and blood, promoting natural strength. It touts Knox Stomach Tablets as a direct cure for dyspepsia catarrh nervousness constipation and liver and stomach troubles.
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Wi Zanger
Ping
Washington
Hove
Mr. Butterfield
Albion
Sheridan
Ithogo
Hatch
Jesse
Clapp
Clark
Wrose
MT. J. Ferguson
District of
Michigan
Peter Holtmasta
W. Robinson
PD. B. Bryson
Kattle Creek
Crosby
L. W. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Deud
pUsleman
W. B. Rolf
E. T. Randall
Winfield
Pullman
Ansterburg
Fred Hoggett
Andrew Emmons
Thind
George Roper
Charles Sturdevant
H. Beaman
Will J. Huller
Leroy Edwin Fifely
The
Treasury
William J. Foster
Battie Creek
Kalamazoo
Chaiman Heury
Beythe
Scone Lucking
Charley Mead
March of Burlington
Waward Sailey Siewis
tCtover Bua
Secret Societies
Modern Wootmen
Masons
Rebekaha
Good Men
True
W M
E B Hughes
S& W
John J DeShane
W—G Craig O Miller Lee
J F Gaus ‘Treas
E Gorham Sen
F R Smith
Geo Hindenach
W E Bosley
W D Stone
W T Phelps
Woodmen of America
Moudey
Clarenca McMillan
J. C. van Zandt
E. E. Simmons
J. Allen
H. P. Benner
Watchman
Wm. Miller
Sentinel
Wm. Klaniibuash
E. J. Pendell
Board of Managers
L. 8
A. R
J. M. Getchell
J. H. Vanniman
Sunior
G. Fred Waltz
R. Lohr
C. J. Lane
Chaplan
H. A. Peterman
John I. Cuzzins
Peninantla Lodge
Kendle’s
WN. G
W. H. Elston
VN. G
M. E. Laberteaux
J. M. Hibbard
F. E. Yinger
R. Bradburn
Rebekah Lodge
No. 103
N. G
A. M. Hibbard
M. E. Laberteaaux
Maak Levit
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