This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
8
Fragmented report outlines lawmakers in Aston weighing severe penalties for abducting anyone under US years, with penalties up to lengthy imprisonment. Mentions proposed acts, city relief, and a push for firm consequences in child protection amid cross references to other national items.
A disputed prize fight in Gilbet Kane county ended early Tuesday with no police presence or interference. Gov. Yates pledged action if a repeat occurs, stating no prize fight will be allowed in the state while he is governor and the military could be used. Meanwhile Mrs William Clark of Lost Creek Pa is gravely injured after a dynamite cap accident while washing clothes. her left hand was severed and her condition is critical.
Father P A Baart dedicated a memorial hall for his own memory, donated to St Marys parish and financed from book proceeds. The one story hall seats 800 to 1000, features frescoed walls, electric lighting, and a stage. A Cecilia life painting decorates the curtain. Guests enjoyed a banquet with music, toasts, and a program including readings by local figures. Notre Dame head Morrissey was expected but ill.
The cage of Mains and Cavanagh against B and F J Morgan was heard before Justice Parke at Homer. James Powers urged security for costs as the case was adjourned to Tuesday for a ruling. witnesses doubt the judge will require it. Plaintiffs claim $800 for legal services from each Morgan. defendants say they paid all bills.
President Ingalls of the Big Payir returns from New York as disputes among bondholders of the Cinema Northern escalate. He notes the Northern affairs may be settled in a few days or take years as tensions flare and threats of securing property arise.
Mrs J G Eyeler is ill with pneumonia. H E Hughes has grip. George Greenfield suspects grip but keeps hope. Grant is laid up with grip. A masqu eade ends poorly. Miss Ethel Preed is unwell. Mrs J G Leach and two children are away from home. West Hanover Street shows activity.
Rumors claim Deputy Sheriff Frank Grahuni was the target of a staged escape plot by county jail inmates. A supposed plan involved prisoners hiring him back to Albion to enact the scheme, with details reflecting inmate influence and a recurring chef role.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state establish the Homer Electric Light Co and the Gortright Milling Co in the village of Tromer. The light company, capitalized at 40,000 shares 1000 each, aims to furnish electric power and lighting. Plant sits south of the city on the old mill site. Milling firm capitalized at 22,000 with 2,200 shares of 10 each, to continue the Cortright family plant.
A dense list of February to June year events in Battle Creek and surrounding areas. Includes state barbers board exams at the Williams house, Masquerade benefit for a high school piano fund, junior hops at Ann Arbor, various lectures, court openings, teachers associations, republican conventions, and numerous circle meetings in Drummond and nearby cities. Read The Daily News for local news. ten cents a week at your door.
Miss Iva Norris visits the city. Several residents including C. Miller in Boston on business and Prof. Tande en route to Albion. Frank Laberteaux from Albion called at the Letty. Miss Jeupurt traveled to Battle Creek while J W Baird from Battle Creek was in town. W Haskell and A Whitney from Battle Creek present this morning. John Cornwell of Kinmundy township in the city. H W Winsor returns from a business trip to Tanesville Wisconsin. W V Lipe of Jackson attended an event and returned home. Jesse Arthur of Battle Creek in the city for probate business. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Burlingame back from Angola Indiana after a relative's death. Mabel Woolkey, Louise Powers and Madge Jan Dello attended Miss Milla Cole funeral at Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs. L Page and daughter Nixie return from New York. Bedford township resident Hume praises the interurban’s benefits.
Mr and Mrs S H Gorham hosted a refined at home in honor of Mr and Mrs Charles Truesdell Gorham. Guests arrived between RB and 11 o clock and many attended. A pink and white collation greeted them with a pink rose centerpiece. Notable out of town guests included Mr and Mrs F W Lipe of Jackson Miss Florence Dwight of Chicago and Mrs C Bennett of Jackson.
The Daily News reports a probate matter in which Denis Per week notes the estate of Wat Porky Lewes Isher. An administrator is named under an order to convey sections and parcels of land in Michigan, detailing starting points, roads, and quarter sections. The notice enumerates parcel boundaries and ownership claims, referencing School District No. and territory roads.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.