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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
2
A promotional letter extols Vinol as a scientific cod liver extract without oily drawbacks. It claims Vinol rebuilt strength after grippe illness and includes a Bangor Maine testimonial from A. S. Amazren at 2 Birch St. It advertises a guarantee to refund the purchase if it fails to meet claims.
A semi monthly jail inspection by Judge Lane H R S Calhoun county officials reports 210 prisoners confined at various times in the past six months. On February 14, thirty males were jailed with five awaiting trial, twenty five serving sentences, one awaiting sentence, and one awaiting commitment.
Lynn of Benton Harbor organizes The Sanatory Food Co Ltd with capital stock of £500,000, £250,000 paid in, and $50,000 held by Lynn. Five stockholders include John W. Fletcher as vice president A Lee Benton Harbor secretary and treasurer and Mr Schriber. The company aims to manufacture and market a new food called Avess Mafia.
The fifth annual Lincoln Republican Club of Calhoun County held its dinner Thursday Feb 18 at the Battle Creek Auditorium with about five hundred attendees. Officers were confirmed for 1903 including President F A Graham and Secretary O A Leonard, and a motion set Albion as next meeting site. Speakers included Dallas Bodeman, Philip T Colegrove, Amos Parker Wilder, and editor Wilder praised Michigan education and national progress while urging reforms to election practices and party leadership. The Germania Orchestra provided music.
A disastrous fire destroyed the Eckford store and contents of W. O. Willitts between ten and eleven Friday night. Only a wagon, eleven pounds of frankform, and eight cans of oysters survived. The loss is about $2,000 with partial insurance coverage and the building insured for $500. Willitts had moved his business from Convis to Eckford last spring.
A Tuesday evening concert at the Presbyterian church in Marshall drew a likely full house. The program featured pianist MacDowell, violin pieces, vocal numbers, and selections by Gounod and Rogers with Minnie Hebb Kellogg performing. Tickets were 25 cents, and the event spotlighted fine interior decor and community support.
A devastating blaze at a Battle Creek sanatorium, starting in the basement near the bath and chemical lab, destroyed the hospital and cottages. About 200 patients escaped. one patient died from burns. The estimated loss is $500,000, insured for $156,000, with reconstruction planned. Chief Weeks and staff suffered minor injuries. A public meeting was called to address the disaster.
Voter registration scheduled March 18 and 19 in most Michigan towns under the law of 101, Act No. 2. Registrations shift from the Saturday before election to Tuesday and Wednesday. Existing registrants need not re register. Also includes a misleading medical ad inserted with erroneous claims about mercury and various tonics.
The Albion council approved submitting the municipal ownership of the electric lighting system to voters at the spring election. The package includes 124 enclosed arc lights at 1,200 candle power and 7,000 nineteen candle power incandescent lamps, totaling $25,000, with the report accepted and motions carried unanimously.
San Francisco dispatch reports attorney O R Mains arrested by a U S marshal on fraud charges. Mains claimed to represent a western fuel mining and transport syndicate and the American London Safety Deposit Company, with a claimed capital of 4 billion. Dr Charles B Bennett of Wauseon Ohio questioned Mains standing and was urged to invest 3000 before warnings led to the arrest.
Sherman Kinney and Lulu Kinney were arrested on West Green Street on a disturbance complaint by Pearl Williams. Justice Dennison sentenced one to ninety days in the Detroit House of Correction or a $50 fine, while Mon. Kinney received 24 hours to leave the city. Mrs Kinney and her son planned to move to Hillsdale. the incident centers on a reportedly disorderly premises and local residents’ relief.
City Jank Shop remains under K Bobley with offers of top prices for all iron metal and Feek yin. Caution urged for outsiders claiming to work for us do not provide sensitive information.
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