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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
3
Dalton City Indiana suffered a dramatic early Saturday burglary as the bank vault was blown open with dynamite and more than five thousand dollars stolen. About six hundred dollars in burned notes were recovered after the explosion, with thieves discarding the damaged bills.
The Cincinnati Northern surveys between Dandee and Toledo to install a line of its own into Toledo. The line would bypass the Ann Arbor tracks, potentially saving money and timetable adjustments if surveying favors construction. Knox Stomach Tablets are advertised for stomach disorders with fifty doses at fifty cents.
Reports from southern Luzon describe a skirmish near Guinobatan Albay where a unit of the Ninth United States Cavalry attacked insurgents. Forty five rebels killed and many wounded, an American sergeant wounded by a bolo in cornered action. Wire cutting delayed official details.
Henry Norton, sentenced to seven years in April 1807 for nesault with intent to kill in Calhoun county, has been pardoned by Governor Pingree per Battle Creek Moon. A. W. Lockton, his prosecuting attorney, expressed satisfaction, noting extenuating circumstances. Norton, from Kentucky, pursued a rival in Tekonsha, armed with a shotgun, fired, the shot striking a chair. he was bound over and convicted in circuit court.
Frank Gould of Factoryville advertised for a housekeeper in the Cincinnati Enquirer and hired Mrs. Rena Sigman of Hedges, with her daughter aged 0. Gould fled with two boys, aged unknown, to Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, leaving the housekeeper destitute as neighbors tend to her needs.
Pratt Courtright, long with the state tax commission detailing railroad property, is home again. Mr. and Mrs. George Coleman take the family to Detroit to spend Christmas with Mr. Coleman's parents. Delbert Timbrooke, on furlough, left for New York City after serving at Cienfuegos on Cuba's southern coast. his next assignment is undecided.
The January term of the supreme court begins Tuesday January 8 with a docket of 199 cases, 27 more than the previous year's corresponding term.
Marriage licenses issued for George Miller of Blue Island Chicago and Berenice Porter of this city. Mayor elect Hurley of Salem Massachusetts funds charity. Loyal natives in the Philippines organize a political party with a platform. Congressman Tawney of Minnesota favors beer tax cut. Indian schools chief foresees activation of Indian g s. Washington residents protest railroad encroachment on city beauty. Detectives arrest Joseph Mahoney in Chicago for Detroit loot. The Hay-Fauncefote treaty to be sent to Lord Salisbury for New Year. Romania declines loan due to independence conditions. British officer in Kansas City buys 6000 horses and mules for South African war. Chicago industries worry transfer of ocean steamers to transport service. All eastern warships to Washington for McKinley inauguration. Emissaries to Hawaii advise Southern blacks to relocate to sugar plantations.
For sale the Dr. Jones FP Smiley farm of 160 acres in the northwest part of Marengo Calhoun County Michigan. 40 acres in section 6 and 60 acres in section 7. First class condition, nearly all under the plow. Buildings in good condition. Orchard and water good. Must be sold to close out the Dr. Smiley estate. For terms apply to Dr. Grouse H Guyane Ea.
A long joint note from the powers to China outlines harsh indemnity terms after the Boxer outrages. Li Hung Chang expected to attend the preliminary joint note meeting with Prince Ching, while officials hope for prompt action and possible Hague reference if China cannot comply.
A historic proclamation lists gruesome massacres in northern China including the murder of Baron von Ketteler and the assault on foreign legations. It details Allied demands for punishment, indemnities, monuments, arms embargoes, and political guarantees, plus continued occupation until compliance. The document also notes the June killing of Japan’s Suyama and a separate shipwreck near Goteborg with seven drownings.
A long list of 1960 events includes New Year dinner at M E church January 1 and many local meetings in Drummond Circle with J E Foley, Epworth leagues, and city dances. Highlights cover Grand Chapter Joyal Arch Masons in Detroit, Star lecture courses, and teacher examinations in Marshall. Plus a birthday message to Mrs James Lane Sr from Convnis Ladies Aid, ending with a poem about aging and youth dated November 20, 1960.
Fredonia district 7 monthly report shows 14 enrolled, 12 attending daily, 2 absent once. top spelling student Alta Bailey. grammar Ernest Kinch. arithmetic honors Kittie Tilton Glen Breakey Charlie Snell. language Ira Bailey. Also local ad copy promotes Knill's Red Pills for women and men, White Liver Pills, and Kidney Pills with prices and distributor Houil's Red White and Blue Co. of Huron, Michigan.
Hoffman Bros sell farm property including 100 head of stock horses cattle hogs two wagons cultivators hay and corn on the ear under five dollars cash and deferred payment on seven notes ten percent interest sale on Wednesday January 2 at 10 o clock at the Howell farm 111 miles south 44 miles west of Lyon Lake Church.
Promote planning a hunting trip across Minnesota and North Dakota with guidance from Northern Pacific Ry. Details list game regions, species, and camping on trout streams. Ends with call to write for help and a note on very mild weather in Stockholm dated Dec. 24.
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