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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
2
A promotion for VINOL claims the remedy strengthens the body and enriches blood to prevent grippe complications and pneumonia. A testimonial from Mrs. F. C. Barer of Middletown, Conn., describes dramatic recovery from grippe after using VINOL, with a refund promise for dissatisfied customers.
Large crowd attended Rev Dr Baars sermon at St Marys church during Lent. He argued the key question Whence came Man Whither go t, defending Christian doctrine against indifferentism pantheism and atheism while stressing intellect and purpose as defining human nature.
The author argues religion rests in intellect, not sentiment, linking the supernatural order to divine revelation and God as creator. He defines natural and supernatural, notes natural laws, and outlines virtues: faith hope charity as supernatural, and prudence justice fortitude temperance as moral. He asserts no conflict in Christian systems and that true perfection comes through Christianity.
Col. Bryan arrangements are being made for a lecture in Marshall in the second week of March. Hon William Jennings Bryan is coming to Marshall with Mrs G H Greene in charge for the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church. Bryan's secretary at Lincoln says February dates are full and arrangements will place him here during the stated week.
Charles Secord, captured in Milwaukee on Larceny charges, was brought to the county jail by Sheriff Williams of Battle Creek. He described himself as 5 years old, 147 pounds, 9 feet 7 inches tall, a hotel clerk by trade, recently at the Morton House in Grand Rapids. Requisition papers were secured but Secord returned without them.
Hr. Andrew Mokes and Misa Mabel Curtis eloped from Marshall township and wed in Michigan City Indiana after meeting Thursday. KeKee, 25, and Curtis, 24, had dated three years and planned to marry with her mother’s consent but faced objections. They attempted to visit the clerk’s office but did not complete the step. Curtis’s mother filed for a guardian for her daughter, and Mrs McKee is described as deaf.
Health board met after the council session with Joy presiding. Bills were listed and many approved for local families and services while Dr Houston’s 75 bill to treat A W Palmer faced table removal and a heated vote, with Mayor Powell urging taxpayers not to pay. Ald. Miller supported approval, others opposed.
Detroit speakers led a Thursday evening debate on expansion at the Eagle Opera House. Jeffries of Detroit delivered a whirlwind argument while Lougheed of Detroit and J W Lougheed editor of the Michigan Maccabee weighed in. Most tents represented and Mrs Jeffries favored expansion after the speeches.
Battle Creek Iron Works Co Ltd filed articles of partnership with Register of Deeds Diskin. Capital is 600000 divided into shares of 100, 501000 paid in, balance Treasury stock. It will manufacture hardware, ventilators, sinks, terraces and other ironware including agricultural implements. Officers include Philip T Colegrove Hastings 315760, Sylvester Greusel Hastings 71250, Biles S Curtis Battle Creek 1000, Clement Smith Hastings 5000, Frank Book Battle Creek 1000, William W Potter Hastings 3000, Dusne D Ford Battle Creek 1000, William Puller Battle Creek 1000.
Prof Edwin B Sparks of Chicago University gave the third University Extension lecture at the Baptist church Friday evening. He discussed Robert Morris as nation financier, the founding of the confederation, Revolutionary finances, and Morris’s role in funding the war. The talk drew close attention for nearly two hours and the next lecture, March 7, will cover Alexander Hamilton the Builder of The Constitution.
Col William H Dickey a former city resident and Civil War veteran died Friday night at the Michigan asylum in Kalamazoo after a stroke. He led the Twelfth Regiment of colored infantry for two years and served in the Sixth Michigan infantry earlier. Survived by two daughters Mrs Eston of Homer and another in Burlington, and a brother Benjamin Dickey of Marshall township. Remains were taken to Burlington for burial.
The Memorial Hall soliciting committee announces growing public encouragement and notes that only one person has declined a subscription. J W Dowsett, son of a veteran, offered support to commemorate the soldiers. The committee urges others to subscribe or provide names to be added to the roll, with members H A Clute David Walkinshaw and John Cazzius.
The notice lists multiple marriage licenses including William A. Corlies and Pearl L. Wagner of Albion. Outs Rock and Nela Wells of Battle Creek. William Reade and Melissa Brown ell of Pine Creek. George E. Clark of Detroit and Thera Gluck of Albion. Alton D. Ellitt and Edythe M. Carringted of Albion. Gro. Riker of Litchfield and Minn. Td. Jackett of Homer. J. D. Allen and Bus Meller bork of Tekoushi. The fragmentary item ends with unreadable lines and publisher marks.
San Francisco Chronicle reports attorney A. B. Mains, linked to a myriad of speculative syndicates with capital claims reaching billions, remains jailed after an $1,500 bond set by Commissioner Heacock. A postal inquiry traces his scheme involving Wauseon and Battle Creek banks, urging Bennett to invest $8,000 and sign contracts to back a vast oil syndicate.
The Commoner reports a record circulation of 100000 copies within six months, claiming unprecedented reach in American periodical history. It promotes National focus on political economic and social issues and notes a subscription offer with Mr Bryan for the year combining The Commoner and Marshall News at 1.65.
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