City Donates Site Building For East End Park
At the semi monthly city meeting the council approved donating use of the East End Park to Colegrove Post for a hall. A 20 year permission with city oversight was approved after aldermen discussed limits on utilities and sewer access. The plan includes an ornamental building to be erected and supervised by the city attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldermen Court
Page
Hamilton
Grant
H. A. Clute
Colegrove Post
East End
Old Congregational Church
Ald. Dean
Bes
Dean
Tere Shoould
Ivstenefeld
Parchut
Alaou
Vila
Matsinelits
Rodbari Gabo
Piewt
Bobari
Plea on Work, Prison, and Patent Cure Claims
A broken, error filled report alleges a Battle Creek man who claims he will never work again and has been jailed. The passage mocks patent medicines Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Household Pills, claiming sensational cures and misusing public funds for clothing.
Third Lecture on Revolution Prompts Wide Interest
Prof Ehwin E Sparks of Chicago University lectured on John Adams and Patrick Henry, Lexington and Concord, and Paul Revere to a growing audience at the Baptist church. A draft of the Declaration of Independence was displayed. The series continues Friday with Robert Morris the Financier of the Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehwin E. Sparks
Chicago University
Baptist Church
Lexington and Concord
Paul Revere
John Adama
Patrick Henry
Sully
Sparks
Robert Morris
Grand Stupids man sues over theft after alleged drugging
Charles Love a 63 year old Grand Stupids Michigan resident testified in court that he was drugged at Collins saloon and robbed of 405 dollars by Stephen Collins Pauline Palmer and Marie Gordon. He said they helped him to a hack at about 11 pm and he was not intoxicated by liquor but drugged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acklwankee
Charles Love
Mich
Stephen Collins
Pauline Palmer
Marie Gordon
Love
Collins
Mr. Love
Frank Harlow Killed in Phoenix Streetcar Crash
Mrs. Frank Harlow of Phoenix, Arizona telegraphed Monday that her husband Frank Harlow was killed that afternoon in a Phoenix streetcar accident. Former landlord of the Washington House, Harlow moved to Phoenix in fall 1900 for his wife’s health and had been a charter member of Marshall Camp No. 2850, Modern Woodmen of America. His insurance policy with Woodmen was $2,000. Mrs. Harlow and friends express sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Houston
Frank Harlow
Pheonix
Arizona
Harlow
Washington House
Phennix
Hug
Marshall Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Cars Mek
Barry Adonis Signs In Albion Contract With Electric Belt Co
Dowagiac traveler Harry Adonis known as the wheel barrow pilgrim arrived Friday in Marshall en route to Detroit and San Francisco. He closed a contract with Prof. Andrew Chrystal of the Electric Belt Company to advertise and receive 250 dollars in five equal installments. A wheelbarrow ride will bear the advertisement. Mr. Adonis received two further marriage offers during his Marshall stay, bringing total to twenty one. the brides names are withheld. He left for Albion Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Adonis
Dowagiac
Detroit
San Francisco
Andrew Chrystal
Electric Belt Company
Adonis
Shore Company
G. N. Langastaft
Marshall
Albion
Wedding of Carrie Shapard and George L Schofield in Albion
The Albion Daily News reports a noon ceremony at the Shepard home on E Pine Street uniting Miss Carrie Shapard of Albion and Mr. George L. Schofield of Oak Cliff Texas. Thirty-two guests attended a dinner with floral decor by Florist Arthur Dew as Rev W H B Ureh officiated. The couple will reside in Oak Cliff Dallas County Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion Daily News
W. H.B. Ureh
Ella Saxton
Jackson
Arthur Dew
Schofield
Futura
Oak Cliff
Dallas County
Texas
Michigan Central Passes Will Be Honored Between Homer and Allegan
Notice from Detroit Michigan dated February 3 1902 states Michigan Central passes will be honored on the Detroit Toledo and Milwaukee railroad between Homer and Allegan and between Homer and Dundee. It requires eastbound trains to obtain orders or a clearance card and to register before leaving Homer, with Lam Dis as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Central
Hamer
Donalee
Detroit, Toledo & Milwaukee
Homer
Allegan
Dundee
Reysorps
Lam
Musical Concert At The Presiocertan Clineeh
Marshalh ovasie layess will be caver Oe Theat at tie Presiocertan clineeh Votobelaw. Beds A tie curte Goat papasiit tas eH prepared With fidluwans arimls Gratruon Huker Teter Mimuis Neah Belluge Hiena Rodgers Prof WS Columbus pianist. Aft. Guker will sing several numbers and Mrs Rodgers will duet in TH Prova tory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalh Ovasie
Thas Fidluwans
Gratruon
Huker
Dare
Boesteahins
Mimuis Neah Belluge
Reider
Hiena Rodgers
WS. Columbus
Aft
Guker
Rodgers
Kalamazoo Building and Loan buys Kalamazoo hotel
The Kalamazoo Building and Loan Association purchased the Khorbicu Hotel from Thornton and others to satisfy a $5054 debt. Circuit Court Commissioner J. Li Hooper of Battle Creek held the sale Saturday with W. Clapp of Battle Creek bidding $3011 and securing the property. he was the sole bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Hotel
Tsfy
Shous F. Shornton
Sue
Thornton
Elbert D. Gould
Mary J. Gould
Kalumavoo
Supreme Court action on Ohio Indian claim
Detroit News reports ex-Judge Shipman of Coldwater moved to advance on the docket the case of the 272 Porrawatoutie Indians of Calhoun and Aj e gun counties against the United States. The claim totals about 80,000 with interest. Indians who shared in the division see $58,000 at Dawagulo after Chicago fire taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uuiga States Supreme Court
Shipmin
Coldwater
Porrawatoutie
Calhoun
Ajegun
United Brats
I |Dians
Duwagulo
Chicago
Local Council Meeting Receives Health Officer Oversight
A Monday evening session allowed certain bills under Health Officer Joy presiding. Entries include A W Hoffan at 15.90 dollars and J Soon Munday at 24.50 for guard work and wire fence. Henry Hervidy noted in a board meeting for Leclh Wiss nursing and related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy
A.W. Hoffan
Wiser
Jsoon
Munday
Henry Hervidy
Leclh Wiss Fahaathioch
H. Cid
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure for Lung Decay
An advertisement-style account explains lung disease progression from diminished oxygen to blood change and claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery strengthens lungs and promotes full oxygenation. It cites a testimonial from Bee Pree vO Sitka White Co Indiana and notes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse the system of impurities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
B. F. Jackson & CO
Indianapolis
Indiana
Sule
J. W. Bradshaw
Real Estate Transfers Highlight Calhoun County Deals
The Calhoun County Abstract Company reports numerous land transfers in Battle Creek and surrounding townships. Transactions include Hoyt to Beckete for sections 16 and 22 Pennfield, Otia to Otis for lot 10 block 7 Battle Creek, and Stohl to Dutton for lot 160 Park addition Battle Creek, with values ranging from 100 to 1100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County Abstract Company
Hatch Block
Alicea L. Hoyt
Ivred A. Beckete
Pennfield
Land transfers and property sales list for Marshall area
County R R Co sells land on section 80 Rekford. Minne W Springer to Kerella Coe 40 acres in section 17 Deroy. Alies McAllister et al to Frederick B Hooper 97 acres in Pennfield. Estella Goo to Minnia Springer 105 acres in Leroy. Frank Vandenburg to Erma Brainard 432 acres in Clarendon. Glenora Severance to Alfred B Verney lot 82 Park addition Battle Creek. Elizabeth M O Merritt to W T Dye lots 91 and 2 Charles Merritt's 4th addition Battle Creek for 400. Cornelia Tillotson to Mary Sara lot 1 and south part of Lot 1 block 18 Marshall for 1. Lewis J Griffin to Will L Griffin Burns street Albion for 300. W B Halladay to Arthur W Sisson Lot 63 Frisbie's 4th addition Battle Creek for 200. Marco H Bush to W B Halladay Lot 62 Frisbie's with addition Battle Creek for 200. Reuben F O Neil to John W Clark 62 feet off south part and west 1g of Lot 44 Homer for 1400. W H Elston to John RR Sterra Lot 443 Marshall for 175. Thomas M Thornton et al to Kalamazoo County Building & Loan Association Herndon hotel property Marshall ROHL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Otia
Clarissa C. Otis
Battle Creek
Jacob Stohl
Sarah J. Dutton
Park Addition
American Hulled Bean Co., Ltd
Korn Krisp Co., Ltd
Nicholas T. Gox
William M. Preston
Ponnfield
Charles E. Kobb
Henry Weckham
Charles Merritt
W. 1
Dyas
Charles M. Davis
Skinner
James ‘Tadman
John S. ‘Tadman
Eckford
Hattie S. Walker
Albert Noonan
Walters
Hattle Creek
Margaret Shepherd
Delos Hutchins
Leroy
John O. Floyd
Uri Masog
Albion
W.M. Preston
N.T. Cox
Pennfield
John G. Fox
William R. Grobe
James Henry
Albert E. Crandall
Urbandale
Ball
James S. Ball
Hurl J. Fellows
Calhoun State Bank
Homer
Maddhe Hatch Blodgett
Boyd KE
Rainey
Setion
Horner
Claurecdon
John L. Kindig
Charles Norton
Sieek LS
Athens
MarcaosTi Austin
Gester BM. Peel
Willig Secomd
Tuttle Sreek
R. R. Co
Rekford
W. Springer
Kerella Coe
Deroy
Alies McAllister Et al
Prederick B. Hooper
Estella Goo
Minnia Springer
Frank Vandenburg
Erma Brainard
Clarendon
Glenora Severance
Alfred B. Verney
Park
Elizabeth M. O. Merritt
Cornelia Tillotson
Mary T. Sara
Marshall
Lewis J. Grifin
Will L. Griffin
Burns Street
W. BE. Halladay
Arthur W. Sisson
Frisbie
Marco H. Bush
W. BE
Halladay
Reuben F. O'Neil
Tohn W. Clark
W.H. Elston
John RR
Sterra
Thomas FI. Thornton Et al
Conference lays plan for DT and M RR operation
Rail officials from Ti 8 M 3 8 R and MO BR met in Detroit to synchronize management of the DT M RR with conditions on the Goshen to Battle Creek line. L M S R BR will run Tiomer to Dundee and MO R 1 Homer to Allegan with equal shared running expenses on the Battle Creek division. Attendees included Wiedenbeck Elkhart Scribner Cleveland Crosa Elkhart Ackley Detroit Hennessey Jackson Chubb Detroit Pax Jackson McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.O. BR. R
Goshen
Ind
Battle Creek
Tiomer
Dundee
Homer
Allegan
Samper
James Wiedenbeck
Elkhart
W. H. Scribner
Cleveland
W. Crosa
A. B. Ackley
Detroit
B.J. Hennessey
Jackson
J. A. Chubb
Pax
RJ. McDonald
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Geo. Heise
Comet
Ohio
Vinci
W. H. Elston
C. Colegrove
Aifaira
Brey Frearing
Caounty
Hin
Batrla Cree
Mill Pond
Hall
By. J. Creasey & Co
Toledo
Hell
Olio
Apatks Potiverad
John Adamea
Barry Adonis
Tre Yryt
Mearphall
Electzin Roth Co
Albion Saturing
Wiss Carrig Shepard
George L. Schofield
Oak Oi
Texans
Ialiatin Hillsdale, Mich
Hie
Bhs Kelkineivs Building & Loan Associacon of
Halamuacuo
Whee Cobbins
The
United States
J. Byron Sperry
Willis Wddinon
Bartle Creek
Baral S
Handsall
J. Byran Sperry
Wallis
Batre Creek
Huma
Pranklin
Ida
Kuver
College Gubelivene
Manchesters
Doris Bluemaurhal
Albert Seckel
Bastion
Bedford
A.C. Hamblin
Batily Creek
Qguvorge Sandy
Hewtord B
Underwood
Tekousha
Sld
Hentyrd
Daederwood
G. H. Sands
Tukousha
Gihoun M. Barber
Katelia Coe
Boros
secHon
Baroy
O. M
M. KR. RK. Co
Heen
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Swartwout & Swarntont
van Fleet Medicine Company
Bellevue
van Fleet
Yan Fleet Medicine Co
Bellayue, Mich
C. A. Chesher
Byi
West State Street
Thaibed
O. F. Wells
Ville Ridge
Ill
Mr. Wellr
DR. Taft Bros, Medicine CO
East 180Th St
N.Y
Bob Sleighs
Marshall Wagon A & Windmill Co
GO. Bentley & Son
Lehigh Valley
Jackson Hill
Marshall Ridings
Metro
Coine and
Sea Us
Hair
Hamilton & Manson
Louie Ray Cglios Steyrere Point
L. J. Clark
Eal
Ssihias
Fedora
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