Masquerade Ball Aids Kalamazoo Music Fund
The third annual masquerade ball by Mesaba F A Stuart W H Arthur Bid Marshall and E H Grant at the Marshall opera house drew about 110 couples. Fischers Orchestra from Kalamazoo provided music while Mrs Brinderhoff catered. Masks hid attendees as they enjoyed a two-part hall setup and a grand march. Net receipts expected near $100 for the high school piano fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesaca
F. A. Stuart
W. H. Arthur
Bid. Marshall
E.H. Grant
Pera
Monlar
Marshall
Debs FF
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Peter Quinn Celebrated
Mr and Mrs Peter Quinn of North Linden Street celebrated their Golden Wedding at home in this city on Wednesday. He is 72, a former boiler maker with M.O.K.R and later with C. J. and M. shops. she is 70 and mother to 12 children, six living. They came from County Tyrone Ireland and have many friends in this city and elsewhere who wish them many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Quinn
North Linden Street
Lowell
Mags
Quinn
M.O.K. R
Arn. Quinn
Tyron Ireland
Attorney Mains Arrested Over Bigamy Rumor
Lowell attorney Edward Q. Mains returned from California denying a Los Angeles bigamy report. He traveled to Ionia County to join his Michigan wife and children, while Grand Rapids and Los Angeles sheriffs arranged detention if divorce proved pending. The case involves local civic figures and a forthcoming meeting on building a new U A HR hall.
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Edward Q. Mains
Lowell
California
Los Angeles
Bern
Ionia County
Suesday
Chapman
Grand Rapids
Minns
Au Offher
Warne
Grand Hapida
Charles R. Motos
Guihcup County
Michigan vs Texas Letter From Boerne Farmer
A Michigan resident writes from Boerne Texas describing travel from San Antonio, weather, and local conditions. He notes cattle and sheep losses from cold, drought in the west, rising crop values, and a claim that Calhoun County, Michigan, is the best place to live and earn a living. He mentions local attractions like Chisholm Falls and Fern Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Marshall Nowa
Mia
Honck
Paul
Twoveeka
San Antonio
Boerne
Ag Peaka
Fern Bank
Michigan
Calhoun County
Arkan
Union
Real Estate Transfers Listed by Calhoun Abstract
The News thanks Calhoun County Abstract Company for a batch of transfers. George W. Buckley sells part of lot 79 in Battle Creek to American Steam Pump Co. Arthur Randall acquires multiple parcels from Sma Randall in Tekonsha and nearby townships. Thomas E. Church sells 40 acres in Preonia to Frederick H. Sweet. Several other deeds record transfers in Albion, Battle Creek, Homer, Marshall, Eckford, and Tekonsha, including parcels to Laura Robertson, Carlton Clark, Frankie M. Martin, Martha J. Nelson, and W. Conroy. A postal lease in Albion is noted at 540 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Buckley
American Steam Pump Co
Twart
Battle Creek
Sma Randall
Arthur Randall
Tee Ieonsha
Smmadtandall
Harvey N. Randall
Stephen Y. R. Johnson
John K Moag
Emuett
Sarah E. Manning
Laura T. Robertson
Albion
Leora B. Bentley
Carlton’ L. Clark
Marshall
Herbert
Aldrich
Frankie M. Martin
Manchesters
Floyd Tillotson
Martha J. Nelson
Homer
Hannah Barton
George E. Cutting
Eckford
Elizabeth Merritt
W. Conroy
Charles Merritt
Gertrude Hamilton
Frank Pratley
Acknowledgement of Life Insurance Payment in 1901
A letter from Albion Michigan dated December 19, 1901 reports Union Central Life Insurance Co Detroit sent a check for 2142.20 to settle policy 25463. The writer praises the company and promotes other remedies, noting agents, addresses, and testimonials.
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Albion
Mich
J. D. Bake
Union Central Life Ins. Co
Detroit
N. L. Wamburgh
Apam WaGrek
Fi Union Centre
Paya
Detroit Southern Buys Pere Marquette Branch
Rumor cites reliable authority that Detroit Southern has purchased the Pere Marquette branch between Allegan and Muskegon, planning Michigan division operation from Detroit and Toledo to Allegan Grand Haven and Muskegon. Officials prepare for a shift in management with potential fare changes and service adjustments after February 1. A jumble of unrelated ad copy and garbled text follows.
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Detroit Southern
Pere Marquette
Allegan
Buskegon
Michigan
Cincinnati Northern
Detroit
Toledo
Grand Haven
Muskegon
Howe Kind
Wmenlegem Vt
Cincutneri Worthern
Elected Officers At First Baptist Church Annual Meeting
The Baylise Courch Congregation Weld Whew amnual meeting and roll call Wednesday reported church health and a treasurer balance of 0.40. A rule bans holding two offices simultaneously. Officials elected include Clerk George Layersoll Deacon E Osborn and R Schisy Trustees W A Powell B B Stuart A W Boribper Treasurer Y H Osborn Sunday School Supt Henry Exvizer Assistant Supt Jobo Cusris. Missionary Treasurer 6 Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church Society
Deicous
E. Osborn
Robert Schisy
W. A. Powell
B. B. Stuart
A.W. Boribper
Their Tin Wedding At Home Of Mr And Mrs Miller
Mr and Mrs Grant Miller of this city were married on January 7 1892. They celebrated their tenth anniversary at their Hanover street home Wednesday evening with about thirty relatives and friends. The entertainment included cards games and a bountiful repast. The News wishes them many more joyful anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Grant Miler
Grant Miller
Hanover Street
Mrs. Miller
Reduced Rates Granted by Michigan Passenger Association
The Michigan Passenger Association met in Detroit Wednesday and approved reduced one and one third one way fare for round trips on the certificate plan to support events including a Sunday school conference in Detroit February 21 to 24, Dairymen’s and agricultural college meetings February 4 to 6, AOUW grand lodge in Battle Creek February 11, MOA state convention February 13 to 16, Merchants’ Exchange excursion in Detroit March 2, North American Skate League Detroit May 28 to 27, and Traverse City Dairyman’s Association March 5 to 6.
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Michigan Passenger Association
Detroit
Michigan Dairymen's Association
Agricultural College
Grand Lodge of Michigan
Battle Creek
Merchants’ and Manufactures
North American Skate League
Grand Traverse Dairyman's Association
Traverse City
Probate Court Next Week Hearings Schedule
Judge Lane presides in probate court with cases listed for next week. Estates include Allison Van Syckle Joseph Manning William Butler Otis P Green Sammel Jennings Alexander Mary Swart Adeline Cary Helen Swart Lety Houghton Mary Hodgeman William Shoup Nancy White Lyman Vandebnorg with various actions such as claims, final accounts, appointment of administrator, probate of will, and confirmation of sale hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Allison B. van Syckle
Joseph &. Manning
William Butler
Otis P. Green
Sammel
Jennings
Hetate
Alexander
Mavy
Sylvia Spoor
Adeline Cary
Helen
Swart
Lety J. Houghton
Mary J. Hodgeman
Will
Dun
Willian Shoup
Nancy S$. White
Lyman D. Vandebnorg
Assassination at Franklin Ky Farm House
Franklin Kentucky reports the killing of G D Pleas Hall at his home five miles from Franklin Saturday night. He was shot through a window with a loaded double barreled gun. Hall, 45, a well known farmer, died leaving wife and four children terrified. No clew found. hounds sent. town expects possible lynching if suspect is caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Jan
Hall
San Antonio Livestock Losses Due to Drought and Hunger
In San Antonio excessive drought and high feed costs have forced farmers to kill over 100 horses and cattle to avoid starvation. The animals belong to the poorer class, who cannot afford sufficient feed amid a 12 month drought with no relief in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Leimg
Marriage Licenses of Battle Creek Couples Listed
Henry A. Dest and Nettie Jobuede, both of Battle Creek, appear on the marriage license list. Freak Alwardt and Hickuo Goth, also of Battle Creek, are recorded in the same notice in the weekly News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Dest
Nettie Jobuede
Battle Creek
Alwardt
Binals Hickuo ‘Goth
Local notes from Battle Creek January events and arrests
Various briefs from Battle Creek include births, church announcements, legal actions, and civic notes. Highlights: a baptism and sermon at Baptist church, new duties at Trinity church, appeals in state court, cancer surgery for a local resident, a meteor sighting, jail stays for drunkenness, a masquerade party in Marengo, political moves in Washington affecting postmasters, poultry show results, and business incorporations in the area.
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Flaghers Orchestra
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Mains of
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Shell
U. A
Bo Izkenny
B. Meitele
Zis
Largéat and
Dost
George Monck
Marengo
Calhoun County Abstract Company
Hatch Block
van Bleet Weidiins Company
Bulleyue
van Plicer
Theo
Ven Pivot Medicine Co
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Viiucs
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Probate Court
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Ann Arbor
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Gognae Lake
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J. J. O'Brien
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Cater d& Gleason
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Merrill
Jeese Thutch
Tompkins
Washington Dispatch
Alfred Milnes
Culdwaer
Gardner
Benjamin B. Garman
Branch County
Republican Committee
Frank E. Marsh
Quincey
Frank L. Irwin
Walter D. Sharp
Litchfield
Newton Tadman
Amy Eclinger
George Green
Michigan Millers Association
Lanning
Bert Hotchkiss
London
American Express
State Board of Health
Sarah Newton
Robert Williams
East State Street
Williams ¢ Rourke
Lizzie Murphey
Ro Butler
L. Bock
Jackson
Rhode Island
Reds
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Heds
H. P. Dearing
Michigan Central
T. O. Pierce
Charlotte Tribons
George Hardy
Duck Lake
Calhoun Co
Mr. Pierce
Hardy
State Pardon Board
Battle Creek Business University Quu
Austin
J. B. Krag Business College
School of
J.B. Krug
de. W. H. Hungney
Guldwell
J. W. Gordes
de. C
Landen
Macris Garnsay
Bettle Creek
Winsor
Pardos
Hin
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Wade Tug
Hate
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Cartalii Busluces
Bavile Creek Pore Food
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Ned. Paelpe
Jovral
Butil Creek Journal
Kellogg Food and Blood Company
Austin Weduveday
Prenk Mitchell
A. Ouider
Kellogg
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