Albion aviation army abandoned amid town notes
Local items cover a January board of supervisors session at the courthouse, a Battle Creek patent for a weighing machine, cigar window display on Eagle street, furniture price cuts ahead of the proprietor's departure, and various town notices. Community updates mention a Kalamazoo asylum death, county clerk housekeeping, school Christmas programs, marriages in Eckford, and calls to support Marshall merchants over nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Albert Bradford
Battle Creek
Chapman
Eagle Street
E. B. Hughes
Jim Comstock
Night
Garfield
Lee
Carverville
Miller
The
Evangelical Church
Marshall At
Marshall
Colun Involved Skating Accident and Other State Items
Roy Blanchard and Bert Fisk skated together at Colon when Blanchard fell and struck his head but is expected to live. Port Huron police face layoffs or pay cuts due to a short fund. The U of M urged to test naval architecture with a campus lagoon plan. Neil Gallagher faces wage dispute over a $1000 claim tied to one of his Beaver Islands steamers. Jackson disputes census figures, city directory shows a higher population. Xmas Goods advertised at Bradshaw's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Blanchard
Bert Fisk
Colon
Blanchard
Port Huron
U. of M
Neil Gallagher
Beaver Islands
Jackson
Old 1837 Atlas Curiosity Reveals Michigan Map Details
A Michigan collector owns an 1837 atlas from Robinson Pratt & Co. It shows Detroit at 2,600 people and Monroe at 4,500, with Michigan borders extending toward today’s Ohio and the Mississippi. The map hints at British Columbia north of Oregon and New Holland instead of Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Laberteaux
Robinson, Pratt & Co
New York
J. Olway
Australia
New Holland
Philippine Islands
United States
Oregon
British Columbia
Michigan
Detroit
Monroe
Pontiac
Tecumseh
Jonesville
Mt. Clemens
New York City
Toledo
Calhoun County
Kalamazoo
Jacksono
Jackson County
Meeting a Good One Practical Papers Read before WCTU
Wed nesday afternoon meeting of the W C T U drew a full crowd. Mrs F Stuart spoke on Education the Keystone to Successful Reform and Mrs Cook offered practical Do s and Don ts to mobilize members. A church sale of Christmas articles will be held at Bull Go s millinery next Friday and Saturday with dolls and other items for sale. Choicest perfumes at Bradshaw s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. ©. Stuart
Ladies of the Christian Church
Bull & Go
Watz Block
Death by own action ruling ends Keck inquiry in Clarence
John Keck a 32 year old well known farmer of Clarence township died at home near Rice Creek. A coroners jury found he killed himself with unknown means, noting a letter suggesting self harm though not presented in evidence. Keck faced illness debt and marital strife after a Sunday horse dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
John Keck
Clarence Township
Keck
Rice Creek
John Couurtright
Courtright
Leonard Monroe
M. F. Williams
N. L. Barnes
Frank Hart
Jay Court
C. H. Dale
Michael Keck
Railroad Rumblings and Holiday Fares Shift Names
The Cincinnati Northern shuts down for one day on Christmas as a routine brief layoff. Michigan Central runs greatly reduced holiday fares with tickets valid Dec 22 to Jan 1, good for travel day of sale and return by Jan 2. The line renames Clifton Ont to Niagara Park and Niagara Falls Ont to Victoria Park, to be used in future timetables and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Michigan Central
Clifton
Ont
Niagara Falls
Niagara Park
Victoria Park
Jackson Patriot
Baggage Crew Told to Report Casualties at Once
A Cincinnati Northern notice requires all conductors and engineers to report any casualty to the trainmaster within 48 hours. Failure to report will incur a ten days layoff, and attempts to cover up minor casualties may lead to dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Northern
Named new officers for Marshall Encampment No 2 I O O F
At the regular annual meeting Wednesday night Marshall Encampment No 2 I O O F elected officers Co P U W Hart S W A M Ehrman Sciber M Hibbard H P W M Stuart J W Roy H Towne Treagant John Hindenach Also notes a Sacrifices Sale with pianos and organs at M J Gitty. Pianos priced at 165 and 200 must close out stock by Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Gitety
Also Mentioned on This Page
City News
Aviation
Albion
Cassina M. King
Mr. King
A.C. Bronson
Olivet
Shoup
Presbyterian Sunday School
John Cuzzins
Gobergville
Mich
Nelson Wood, Joff and
Frank Audra
Jennie Hamilton
Eckford
Harry Jennings
North Adams
Verne Gibbs
Richard Martin
Sheridan & Hutching
Kansas
George Schweinfurth
Rockford, Ill
Xmas Goods
Bradshaw’s
ATLAS
Owned By
North. Marshall
J. Olney
Meadames Stuart and
Cook
Bradshaw's
Cruse & Blood
Gor MM. G. Railroad
China
Kodak
Germany
Russia
England
Big
Eastman
Clarence
Baggage Department
Benger
Ribe
Ben Hur
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