Marshall City Council Considers Telephone Franchise
At the Monday common council session all members were present except two Aldermen. An ordinance to grant a People's Telephone Company of Marshall a 30 year franchise for local exchanges was read. rates proposed include 45 per year for residents and 24 for businesses. The measure, with bonds and service terms, was laid on the table as other city business proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Connell
Aldermen Court
Hamilton
Grant
W.T. Phelps
Commercial Savings Bank
SM. Baftery
Albion
Marshall
People’s Telephone
Bell People
Ald
Carver
George Hindénach
Exchange Street
J. 8
Cox
West State Street
Egeler
Leedle Bros
City payment demand for care during smallpox illness
Alderman Miller moved to draw an order for the amount. A communication from Dr P M Foote claimed the city owed him 140 for daily care of Harvie Diver during a recent illness with smallpox. The matter, presented for payment, was referred to the City Attorney on Alder man Dean's motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Miller
P.M. Foote
Harvie Diver
Dean
Foote
First real taste of winter hits southern Michigan
A severe cold wave gripped the area with temperatures from five to ten below zero, dropping to zero and below overnight. Families lacked fuel and food as authorities provided aid. snow and icy roads hindered travel while rail service largely held, though Michigan Central faced damage to telegraph lines from frost and frozen tracks.
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Meercury
Michigan
Michigan Central
West End
Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
An advertised medical claim asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages as a constitutional disease. It promotes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any cure it fails to provide. Endorsements invite testimonials and specify Toledo, Ohio publishers and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Mall
F. J. Chenney & CO
Toledo
O.sela
All's Family
F. Wells
Villa Ridge
Mr. Wells
Lana
Electric car plans inch toward Marshall and Jackson
F. Frisbie and B. E. Snow of Jackson met at the Fast Tavern to discuss the electric rail line between Battle Creek and Jackson for the Boland interests. Frisbie refused a firm forecast but hoped for a spring completion, noting progress and on-site inspections before leaving for Marshall aboard the Michigan Central.
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F.frisbie
BE. H. Snow
Jackson
Marshall
Jebb Remedy Co Forms Capitalized Drug Company
The Jebb Remedy Co of Battle Creek filed articles of association with the Register of Deeds, capital 50000 with half paid in. The firm will manufacture and sell Jebb remedies direct to patients via mail order, not through drug trade. Stockholders include Freedom G. Shepard, Charles E. Thomas, and Edward N. Jebb among others. officers listed with I J Shepard as chairman and H P Moyer as vice-chairman. An advertisement notes Rocky Mountain Tea and jewelry items in local stores.
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Jebb Remedy Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Register of Deeds
Daskam
Jebb
Jeabb
Freedom G. Shepard
Charles E. Thomas
Chcolette GC. Beach
Willam J. Smith
Albert ©. Kingman
Arthur B. Williams
Edward N. Jebb
M. D
Harvey P. Moyer
Guilford Leslie
Albinus P. Manning
John 3. Norris
William G.blood
Marshall
I.J. Shepard
H. P. Moyer
A. P. Manning
W. J. Smith
A. ©. Kingman
E.R. Jebb
J. B. Norris
Primary Election Law Debated By Detroit Republicans
Detroit Journal interviews prominent Republicans on a proposed special session to pass a primary election law. Jesse M. Hateh endorses the law and a session. Judge Herbert E. Winsor warns against direct nomination and favors keeping conventions. W. H. Arthur supports purification of state politics and opposes a special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Detroit Journal
Sonltim Ut
Jesse M. Hateh
Faye O
Special Baton
Y “Lam
Herbert E. Winsor
Michigan
W. HE. Arthur
Real Estate Transfers in Battle Creek Area
A list of property transfers recorded with Calhoun County Abstract Company shows numerous deeds in Battle Creek and surrounding towns. Transactions include parcels in Kirby, Mechem, Welch, Park, Emnett, and other additions, with prices ranging from 100 to 2100 dollars and several interest and acreage notes. A miscellaneous note mentions J. Cathcart selling camera sets at discount for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newa
Calhoun County Abstract Company
Hatch Diock
Cora B. Barrows
Robert H. Calling
Mott
Battle Creel
Louise L. Kirby
Jans H. Naylor
Kirby
Battle Creek
Frank Starkey
Dot Kirby
Nelson A. Beardsles
Morgan A. Lewis
Mechem
William Gaswell
B. A. Pulver
Jacres
Athens
Kos
W. J. Moxam
Fredric
Wakeham
Kreck
Chiu
Elizabeth Merritt
M. Effie Mulrine
Chas. Merritt
George W. Coopr
Sarah A. Boggs
Hattle Creek
Harmon Lindsay
William T. Ran [Sey
Park
Emma Eeaves
Ascha O'Hara
Emnett Park
Nogene A. Dodd
Willard H. Dodd
Clarendon
Micael Hannan
Minnie Hannan
Leroy
Bua
Calvin A. Rich
Clellan G. Billings
Burlington
John VanArman
Earl, VanArman
North Marshall
Ave
Marshall
A. Wi. Vause
K. Housel
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Lion Goffee
S. M. Raftery of
Kaote
Mia Sinattpay Weil
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Dic
Swartwout & Swartwout
U.S. Hyde
Mast State Street
K. Eblinge
Dusty
Bill
Toor
Dee
Bradshaw's
Priah
the Jebb Remedy Co
Kites Arteles of
Association—Capital Stack
Swartwoat & Swartwoat
Catheart's
Stara
X-mas Toys
Cuba
Christicus
Dell
Santa Claus Eture
Grand Rapids Bissel
Aneries Queen Bissell
Worth & BU
State St
Matel Tukre Winsor
Arthnar
Edwin B. Carrier
Myron Bolles
Marenge
W. CG. Henry
BW. Pinch
Manchester
Erry Howell
B. W. Pinch
Skinner
Battle Creeck
Alexander St. Cliyman
Charles Hunt
Bedford
Abbie Barrett
Edwin H. Lutf
Lea
G. W. Haug
Edward Haug
Frances A. Jordon
Charles G.taidon
Welch
Battha Creek
Wdrs
J. N. Shaw
Leo KB. Wood
Charles 0. Lindon
Thomas C. Hunt
Loy
Charles A. Morey
Noel Rice
Homer
Joseph S. Manning
G. W. Bechenn
Samuel J. Titus
Frank E. Halliday
Miles S. Curtis
South Island
Goguat Lake
Batre Creek
Mery McBeth
Battle Creek and Marshall Traction Company
Hisusett
Jesse Bower
Cathcart
Kudaks Gic
Khamen
Bob Sleigh
Farshall Wagon Y & Windmill Co
G, CO. Bentley & Son
Bradshaw
Lyons
J. W. Bradshaw
the Driggist
Lehigh Valley
Jackson Hill
Marshill Ead
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