National Co operative Library Association reorganized at Battle Creek
The National Co operative Library Association and Publishing Company reorganized Friday in Battle Creek with capital of 30000 dollars. Ex congressman A M Tord of Kalminzog named president, N S Phelps of Ellis Publishing Co Battle Creek treasurer, S D Wilkins of Grand Rapids secretary. The aim is circulating top literature across the United States with libraries holding 100 176 and 260 books and membership cost one dollar for access to 240 books by leading authors. Offices moved to Battle Creek. operations to span Maine to California with many agents.
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National Co-operative Library Association and Publishing Company
Battle Creek
A. M. Tord
Kalaminzog
Phelps
Ellis Publishing Co
S. D. Wilkins
Grand Rapids
United States
Marshall
Battle Greek
Williams
Maine
California
Phe News
Sherwood Concert Company at the Opera House
A large appreciative audience attended the opera house Tuesday to hear Prof Bharwood perform Chopin’s cradle song though Mare Linne was absent ill under Dr Marshall’s care. Mr Coles’ flute solos and Prof Sherwood’s efforts pleased the crowd as the Star Lecture course resumes with Russell Conwell on Tuesday evening, January 2.
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Athough
Opera House
Prof. Bharwood
Mare Linne
Russel W. Conwell
Experiment of Long Ago and a Dog's Fate
A reader recalls a boyhood tale about feeding glass to rats with attempts to mix lard or cornmeal pudding. The dog followed, licked the dishes, and later died after twelve years from strychnine deemed mercy. The memory ties to Sanderson case discussions.
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Sanderson
Ho Suye O
Mary
Locked in vault by post office darkroom boys
A trio of post office workers used a brick vault as a makeshift darkroom to develop photos. After locking themselves in at about 10 pm, Lon Miaugh returned, turned the combination, and freed them, prompting wild noises and a joke about chickens. They vowed not to repeat it.
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Wildland Wooley West
Lon Miaugh
Tou
Grant
Real Estate Transfers and Patent Medicine Ad
Augustus O Hyde to Wm J Dibble for sec 23 Fredonia 400. Patrick Kelly to Mrs Thomas M Wells part of Perry Jet Marshall 750. Claressa Foot to Charles and Clara Buck lots in Athens village and surrounding land with life estate reservation. Owen L Hubbard to Joseph Doffer section 34 Convis. An old patent medicine advertisement touts Knill’s pills and tonics with prices and claimed cures. The fragment ends with a cereal cake claim and Daily News promotion.
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Augustus O. Hyde
Wm. J. Dibble
Fredonia
Patrick Kelly
Thomas MM. Wells
Perry Jet
State Street
Marshall
Claressa Foot
Charles
Clara Buck
Athens Village
Athens Township
Life
Owen L. Hubbard
Joseph Dofferseen
Sanderson jury portraits and trades noted
Officer Coleman tallies Sanderson jurors noting mustaches on all, one with a goatee, seven smoke, average family size 1.5 with 18 children, and over half are farmers. The trades listed include farmers and carpenters painters. Miller is mentioned in the trades list.
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Coleman
Sanderson Jury
Meaning of a set line in fish law defined
Justice Merrill received a letter from Fish Warden Morse clarifying the term set line. Morse explains that a set line is any fishing device placed in water or attached to ice or poles and used to catch fish, not held or immediately controlled by the operator.
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Morse Folly
Justice Merrill
Morse
Blood Cure for blood and skin diseases advertised
An improved Sarsuparnia compound in tublet form promises a cure for Amenia Scrofula Rheumatism Syphilitioc affections Dye Lepsia Cuturrial conditions and Bil fuuaness. It claims to be free from urcurial mineral or poisonous drugs and to regulate stomach liver and bowels. Costs 60 cents per box at Swartwout Swartwout Druggists Marshall Mich with sales visits planned by W H Haas Treasurer 106 Township.
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Swartwout
Marshall, Mich
Pursuit of Aguinaldo and Filipino forces in the Cordillera
Dispatches from Manila and nearby towns report Maj. Peyton abandoning pursuit of Aguinaldo and reaching the Baguen highlands. Aguinaldo reportedly left Bontoc with three women and two soldiers, heading toward Bayombong as Macahebes are being gathered. Other notes mention insurrectionists surrendering near Pamposa and Claveria, and U. S. forces clashing with Filipino bands in mountainous Laoag and Dinglas while officers plot terms for surrender.
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Manila
Peyton
Aguinaldo
Baguen
Grand Cordillera
Bontoc
Bayombong
Nueva Vizcaya
Maj
Marél
Cervantes
Haguen
Chadwick
Pamposa
Grn
Ceoneepeion
Vigan
Concepcion
Otto Washington
Otis
Smith
Negros
Panay
Luwon
American Congress
Laoag
Nocas
Manitong
North Tlocos
Sulsona
Cabugdon
Cagayan
Cabugaon
Young
Tina
Swigert
Third Cavalry
Dinglas
MecCalla
United States
Newark
Claveria
Pantelona
Michigan special session seeks tax equalization for railroads
Lansing December 19 The Michigan legislature opened a special session to consider a joint resolution for placing railroads on the same basis of taxation as other property, replacing the current tax on gross earnings. Gov Pingree urged immediate action, noting the plan aligns with state constitutional aims and cites the Atkinson act history. The house moved a constitutional amendment directing equal valuation with debate ongoing. senate fate uncertain.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Tingree
Grand Jury
Adams
House of Representatives
Pingree
Pingrée
State Supreme Court
House
Senate
Ile
Wingree
Indiana
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
Hielme
Gov
Committee On
Judiciary
Marriage Licenses Granted in Michigan Cities
Chas. F. McKenzie of Ann Arbor and Bertie L. Miles of Battle Creek obtained a license. William Hire and Maggie Church, both of Athans Henry, Lewia and Moelyina N. Asl borg, both of Battle Creek, were also issued licenses.
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Chas. F. McKenzie
Ann Arbor
Bertie L. Miles
Battle Creek
William Hire and
Maggie Church
Athans
Henry, Lewia
Moelyina N. Aslborg
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National Library Association
A.M. Todd
Bat Qe
Creek
Sherwood Concert Company
Cole
Wostemnice
Knill
Kuill
Kanil
the Daily News
Quttcer
Thioresbury
Pariers Forge
Nykics
Lee Center
Partetto
Commercial Savings Bank
W. H. Haas
Township
March
Bacuen
Durned
Duluth
Mion
Duluth Hoot & Shoe Company
B. McVittie
John Twaddle
John Welsh
Twaddle
Vietior
Selletoniainey O
Wil- Vian
Vance Marquis
Ohi
Campbell
Marquis v
Amany
Tobles
Havana
Chidwick
Macour
Colon Ceme
Inns
Kansas City
Great Britain
Transvaal
South Africa
5. M. Smith
Whis
Frankfort
Kentucky
Evan E. Settle
W. Gayle
Owen County
W. C. Owens
Gayle
Cheyenne
Wyo
Pacific Express
Fort Russell
Denver
Express Company
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Himucift
Sioux City
Kendrick
Pbonk
Sioux
Center
Ishag
Fred J. Zanger
L. F. Page Block
Cor. State and Fradison Sts
Grace Bros
C.herbert Thompson
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