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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1900
Page
5
The South Bedford library club gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Bowne despite bad weather. The meeting featured an instructive program and the next gathering is planned for Feb 7 at Mrs Hung's. Local notes mention visits, illness, and community events across Lees Center and surrounding towns.
Mercury was eight degrees below zero Wednesday morning in Pulaski. A Will Perrott child has been ill for days. Daniel Sargent moved into his repaired tenant house after fire. Fred Ryan of Hanover lectured to a small congregation Friday. Heirs of Wm Butter's estate visited Jackson probate. John Nowley, long a resident at Fred Wildt's, died Sunday. funeral at his house Wednesday after long illness.
Mr and Mrs Maiser and her mother returned from Leonidas after visiting relatives. About seventy five neighbors and friends surprised Mr and Mrs Henry Eyre Friday night with a pointed supper and a good time.
Chas Reid of Lee Center visited Convis where a moved Ing house belonged to Frank Hinman burned Sunday. George Hinman started the blaze while checking ham smoking and left, sparking a fast spread that consumed the old structure. Neighbors fought the flames to save nearby homes.
E B Hughes Bedroom Sutta Stanley Mrs Enedeker is not so well this Mrs Florence Kimble entertained the Ladies Aid society last Thursday Mrs Ben Beck planned a surprise upon her husband Tuesday night which was a complete success Clayton Dodge was the guest of Henry Eyre and wife of Fredonia last week Charlie Ivens was home from Battle Creek Sunday Thursday being the 80th birthday of Mrs Toland relatives and friends planned a surprise upon her Notwithstanding the savers cold a large company was present to offer congratulations and good wishes A beautiful picnic dinner was served and the day was most delightfully spent.
The Maple Grove society hosts a chicken pie supper at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thunder Luesday evening on February 6 from seven to nine. Proceeds support the pastor's salary. Nearby notes mention Mrs. H. M. Albertson hosting friends and Miss Genevra Parker delivering an elocution recital at Eckford Presbyterian church next Tuesday evening with admission ten cents.
A roundup of visits and social events. Jacob Muisner and wife and Mrs Jacob Wormly visit friends abu Colon and Leonidas. Battle Creek residents Mr and Mrs Culver visit Lovejoy. Carl Godfrey stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Godfrey. Church services canceled due to storm. Mary Sweet to move into village, occupying Mrs David Vero's house. Local mills busy in cold weather. Ceresco farmers to meet Feb 7 at Markham home with music and recitations. Emmet Pedro club hosts and plans next meeting with Hough. Julius Converse of Abscota visiting Knapp. Miss C C Bly visiting Francisco in Newton. Junior P O E to meet at parsonage. Lecture by Miss Mary P Wright on Turkish missions draws interest. Amaranth Jubilee singers concert praised. birthday party planned for Feb 14 at V S Phelps home with music. Rice Creek notes: Williams ill. revival near end. Ela Paxson sick. Christian Endeavor reorganization discussed.
The Ladies Aid society will meet at Mrs A I American on Thursday Feb 8 with all invited. Dinner 10 cents. Also notes include local sickness, mill activity, telephones, dances, a grand jury petition, and community notices from Marengo and nearby towns.
East Newton furniture dealer E B Hughes demands free mail delivery and a grand jury. Arthur and Ray Williams return from North Dakota and Kalamazoo for a family reunion celebrating their parents 80th anniversary. Guests arrive with souvenirs and a lively social, while Will Eyres hosts a music-filled gathering. Memorial services for Gilbert Brown set at Presbyterian church. Daisy Blair becomes stenographer for Union Dock and Storage in Port Huron. Farewell receptions honor James M Merritt, wife and Frank W Hill, wife ahead of Los Angeles departure. Homer creamery plant acquired by Litchfield Butter and Cheese, to be operated with Litchfield institution after new machinery installed.
Advertisement touts Blood Cure a Barsaparna compound in tablet form for blood and skin diseases including anemia scrofula rheumatism syphilitic affections and dyspepsia with no mercury minerals or poisonous drugs. Claims gentle stomach liver bowel regulation and faster cures at 50 cents per box from local druggists. Also mentions folding bath tub company and Marshall Daily News subscription rates.
A long list records transfers of parcels in Battle Creek Homer Tekonsha Bedford Athens LeRoy and surrounding areas. Buyers include Geo Strong Matilda Robbina Jennie Eliott and Frank Stuart among others with prices from 25 to 6 060 dollars. Notable parcels include Beardalee's add Battle Creek Frisbie's add and Emmett Park holdings.
A village of 1,100 hosts 650 lodge members as Albion gears for the Calhoun County Teachers meeting on February 10 with an address by Superintendent Hammond on A Decade of Education in Michigan. Whitehall reports gold finds near the rail line and Kalamazoo County farmers seek higher beet prices at 34.50 per ton for beets testing 12 percent sugar. Detroit area stock markets show cattle and hog prices and varied market activity.
An advertisement offers $2.50 worth of new heart and nerve treatment free from Dr. Miles Medical Association. It cites testimonials from notable figures and claims success after failures by many physicians. It urges readers to request the treatment and provides address 201 to 209 State Street. An additional note mentions a veterinary surgeon W M Hovey at the Stone Barn.
An advertising note lists multiple newspapers including The Marshal News Marshall Mich The Pilgrim a monthly home journal and various weekly papers across cities. It mentions low clubbing rates and requests readers to contact The Marshall News for subscriptions.
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