Taxpayer suit seeks injunction over Homer village bond issue
Several taxpayers challenge Homer's plan to issue 10 000 bonds for water works claiming funds would fund factory bonuses. A circuit court suit filed Saturday seeks an injunction to halt tax collection for the bond. Plaintiffs include John and Charlotte Masten and others. M H Nichols represents them. The village previously approved the proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Village
Homer
John
Charlotte Masten
Wm. Raby, Sr
J. Vandeberg
Harry Stone
Hannah CO. Bowe
M.H
Prize Banner Awarded to Michigan WCTU District
Washington dispatch reports the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union prize banner for the year’s largest district membership gain was awarded to Michigan's third district. President Mrs I W Sloan of Tekonsha accepted the banner, with Secy S L Jurreys noting five counties in the district Branch Jackson Calhoun Barry Eaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldewater
W. C
Winthia City
Washington, D. C
National ‘Woman's Christian Temperance ‘Union
Michigan
I. W. Sloan
Tekonsha
Michigan Central surveys new Kalamazoo route to hasten trains
Rail news notes a Michigan Central Railroad survey for a route into Kalamazoo County to bypass a steep section between Kalamazoo and Oshkimo, aiming to raise train speeds. A Benton Harbor and Toledo mortgage of 2 240 000 dollars is filed in Berrien County by Mr Dallin, with 8 000 tons of rails contracted for delivery May 1 to June 10, 1901 and the road described as a sure thing for next year. An ad pitches Kuill's Red Pills for Wan People and Kuill's White Liver Pills as tonics and remedies for common female troubles and liver or kidney issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Central Railroad Company
Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo
Oshiemo
Benton Harbor & Toledo
Berrien County
Dallin
Coldwater
Kuill
Kulli
Port Huron
Mich
Three Fires Strain Marshall Fire Dept in Two Days
Marshall's fire department fought three blazes in two days. Grace Schuyler home suffered attic woodwork damage from a chimney fire. At Michigan Central depot a rear office fire started near the ticket agent, burning lights and telegraph lines. damage estimated at 300 to 400 dollars. A third fire at Phillip Boehm’s building caused minor siding flames from hot ashes, with total damage under ten dollars.
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Marshall
Grace Schuyler
Prospect
Grand Streets
Michigan Central
Canis
Keefe
Union Hotel
Kerfor
Gifford
I¢ Ia
Frank Hutchins
Phillip Boehm
Mrs Archibald Hay Burial in Kalamazoo
Funeral for Mrs Archibald O Hay of Kalamazoo held at St Marys church with Father Ludlier officiating. Interment at Catholic cemetery. Maiden name McNamara she leaves husband and a three year old son. Ill six months and in Borgesa hospital. Cause of death consumption. Out of town attendees included Miss Ree McNamara James Hay and wife Mr and Mrs McDaniels Miss Emma Hay and Mrs James Cronin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald O. Hay
Kalamazoo
Re. Mary's Church
Borgesa Hospital
Misa Ree McNamara
James Hay
McDaniels
Emma Hay
Mason
James Cronin
Chicago
Track Tanks Proposed on Michigan Central Line
The Inckton Patriot reports tanks to be laid between Chicago and Detroit to allow fast trains to run without stops. Each tank about 1500 feet long, three will be placed, enabling water intake at speed. Locations include between Chicago and Niles, Niles and Jackson, Jackson and Detroit, with possible extension to Detroit Buffalo division. Passenger engines to be fitted with track scoops for high speed water intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Central Railroad
Chicago
Detroit
Inckton Patriot
Michigan Central
Niles
City
Jackson
Chicago Detroit
Detroit Buffalo
Three societies elect officers at St Albans lodge meeting
At St Albans lodge No. 20 F and A M Friday officers were chosen for the year including W M J J DeShane and W E Gorham as treasurer. The Woman's Relief Corps at the G A R hall named Maggie G Town as president and Carrie Marble as treasurer with installation set for Jan 7. Rebecca officers elected Marshall lodge No 108 also announced Noble Grand Mrs M E Laberteaus and other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans Lodge No
A. M
The
W.R. C
G. A. R. Hall
Maggie G. Town
Carrien Goodwin
Lina Peeling
Carrie Marble
Laura Vanarman
Ora Martin
Mary Marsh
Carrie Goodwin
Rebeccas
Marshall Lodge
Order of Rebeccas
Noble Grand
M. E. Laberteaus
K. M. Leach
Myrtie Anson
W. BH. Elston
C. Stuart
Marriage Licenses for Hastings and Battle Creek Pair
Frank Sisson of Hastings and Addie Cooley of Battle Creek receive marriage licenses. Public notices promote Hulls Catarrh Cure by J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy, with a $100 cure-for-failure offer and endorsements for Bull's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sisson
Hastings
Addie Cooley
Battle Creek
Tax Notice to Marshall Taxpayers
Notice to Marshall residents that city tax rolls for state county and school taxes are ready for collection. Pay before January 10 to avoid extra collection costs. payment office located in Southworth Houston Building upstairs. J J DeLusay City Treasurer. The Daily News price details.
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City of
Marshall
Southworth
Houston Bl
J.J. DeLusay
Calhoun County Fair prospects praised in letter
A Calhoun County Agricultural Society member writes Robinsons Weekly from Union City praising the fair program. He notes premium payments complete, mortgage paid, and plans for a bigger record breaking fair next fall with new officers. The letter echoes sentiments attributed to L L Hursh of Burlington as general president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City Paper
Calhoun
Calhoun County Agricultural Society
Robinsons Weekly
Union City
Michigan
Calhoun County
Association
L. L. Hursh
Burlington
Deafness cure funds aid Nicholson Institute ear drums
A wealthy donor gives 10 000 dollars to the Nicholson Institute to provide ear drums for the deaf. The notice lists tax collection events at Ceresco and Marshall Savings Bank and mentions piano and organ sales to close by January 1 with prices given.
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Ceresco
Commercial Savings Bank
Marshall
Marshall Tp
Lateral sewer petition and city rights in doubt
West Prospect Street property owners Wim and J. E. Page seek a street lateral from Mulberry to Linden to connect with the current line. Council doubts power to grant until suit settled. report by street and bridge committee to assess feasibility and advisability. Also Grand Rapids Atkinson bill amendment discussed. resignation from fire department accepted. Henry Vogt nominated to fill vacancy. minor routine committee actions and adjournment for two weeks.
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Wim
Ji. E. Page
West Prospect Street
Prospect Street
Linden
Mulberry Street
Mulberry
Linden Street
Ald
Dean
Als
Miller
Stréeg and Bridge Committee
Alds
Palmer
Court
Zanper
Grand Rapids
Ald. Miller
Nho
Recorder Brown
Chas, Katz
Fire Department
Henry Vogt
H. L. Day & Son
Finance Committee
Ald. Bordine
Thomas Lewis
South
Sycamore Street
Centennial celebration draws governors to national capital
Washington Neer reports a large attendance for the centennial of the national capital with arrivals of Gov. Shaw of Iowa Sec. of State Dobson Adjt Gen Byers and other leaders. President McKinley will open the events with a morning reception and unveilings. An afternoon parade review follows, ending with a night reception for state governors and dignitaries.
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Washington
Neer
Gov. Shaw
Iowa
Dobson
Adjt
Byers
Remley
Scofield
Wisconsin
Barnes
Oklahoma
Markham
California
McKintey
Theo. A. Bingham
McFarland
Capitol
States
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
District of Columbia
Naval Militia
Veterans of Wars
Diplomatic Corps
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Dewey
Miles
House of Representatives
Richardson
Jayne
McComas
Hoar
Daniel
Nortern Pacine Ry Hunting Trip Offer
Planning a fall hunting trip for big game or birds across Minnesota and Dakota plains. The Northern Pacific line invites inquiries to arrange camps near trout streams with hunting and fishing access. Letters to Chase, Prairie area, Minnesota.
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Minnesota
Dakota
Great Plains
Mountain County
Chase
Funeral Ship Brings 1500 War Dead Home to San Francisco
The transport Hancock arrived from Manila via Nagasaki with about 1500 bodies of sailors and soldiers who died in battle or from disease in the Philippines China Guam and Honolulu. The bodies will be quarantined a few days then moved to the Presidio for interment or shipment to relatives.
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San Francisco
Hancock
Manila
Nagnasaki
Philippines
China
Guam
Honolulu
Presidio
Current events from the era a varied scene of politics and sport
Countess de Castellaine worries over debt. The pope orders mass for nineteenth century deaths. Gov. Murphy seeks Arizona statehood in Washington. Gen. Roberts honored at Cape Town. One American Expansion league targets Theodore Roosevelt. Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching denied credentials. Erie railroad gains control of coal. Wood ends Cuban bar. Matthiessen refutes glucose blame. Neely case opens at Supreme Court. Chicago ministers plan crusade against vice. Vigilance committee targets dives. House of Commons passes queen's address. Oberlin case demurrer denied. Rocky Mountain is urged as nourishment for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess de Castellaine Igns
Gov. Murphy
Arizona
Washington
Gen. Roberts
Cape Town
American Expansion League
Theodore Roosevelt
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Erie Railroad
Wood
C.H. Matthiessen
C. F. W. Neely
United States Supreme Court
Chicago
House of Commons
Salisbury
Chamberlain
St. Louis
Oberlin
M. Carter
United States Army
Leavenworth Milittary
A CAR LOAD A WEEK cigar advertisement note
An ad extols a cigar as a satisfying, long lasting smoke with rich flavor and easy draw. It markets outdoor and indoor smoking appeal, claiming the product offers steady enjoyment per puff and urges readers to try it today. A separate note from Stella M. Page states she left the writer and he is no longer responsible for her debts.
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Stella M. Page
Page
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Dr. Schultheis
Hotel Royal
Pratrict
Konill
Department
Mins Grace Behngler’s
Mrs. Hay
Orlock
St Mary's Church
Sumner
Woman's Relief Corps
Wree
W.M
J. J. DeShane
J. W
Craig O. Miller
J. W.— Bert Smith
O. E. Gorham
J. F. Ganss
D.—A. Zimmerman
J. D
George Hindenach
W. H. Porter
F. B. Snyder
H. J. Hyde
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J Cheney
Tae
Bull
Beat
Harsh
Nicholson
Nicholson Institute
Eighth Avenue
New York
M. J. Gieri
Council
E. E. Pace
Conneil
Atkinson Bt
Iabes
Gabe
R. L Jlaassonx
Avent
National Caplini
Yron
B. Hughes
Minneapolis, Minn
Servant Girls
Minneapolis
Trades and Labor Council
Milwaukee
Dee
Ripon
Wis
James A. Campbell
There
Dartford
Rocky Mountain
Seedle Bros
Connection
E. B. Hughes
J. Nagel
West State ST
Vicinity
Bull & Co
Waltz
Marshall Mich
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