Battle Creek hosts large Calhoun Farmers' Institute round up
The Calhoun County Farmers Institute met in Battle Creek for two days with large attendance. Colon O Lillie of Coopersville led sessions on Gorn and Silo and Three-Year Rotation. F A Converse spoke on Fertility and Maintenance and Care of Diary Stock. Milo D Campbell and Dr Henry B Baker addressed taxation defense of home health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Calhoun County
Battle Creek
Colon O. Lillie
Coopersville
Colon C. Lillie
F. A. Converse
Woodville
Michigan
Iits
Howe
Lansing
Milo D. Campbell
State Tax Commission
Taxation
The
Tax Commission
Henry B. Baker
State Board of Health
Calhoun County Farmer's Institute
FL Fulton
South Slaven
Colon C. Lillian
Ss. I. Sulton
CG Wade
Bellevue
Ars
Irma 'T. Jones
Tansing
Hatchet Board Deliberations on Special Session Signals Delays
NR. Hatch explains that signatures fall short for a special board session and a grand jury call. Six signers remain on the petition, thirteen needed. Committee reports delayed unless a session occurs. Prosecutor Hatch urges a grand jury to probe shortages, officials’ conduct, and possible bribery linked to county accounts and the Poor Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Powell and
Shipp
Messrs
Henry and
Wilkins
Judge Smith
Hatch
Elas
Hyde
Trumps
Ue Wise
Rumored Developments in Richard Miller Case at Battle Creek
The report suggests new disclosures in the Richard Miller disappearance case in Battle Creek. Mrs. Julia Willard, who found the body in a sand bank, claims a dream guided the discovery and was paid the bounties offered for the body. She sued B W Pinch, who questioned her under oath with attorney Crosby cross examining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Miller
Battle Creek
Richard
Julia Willard
B.W. Pinch
Crosby
Aid Praseente
Calls for complete investigation of county crimes
Undue effort is made to smear innocent men instead of targeting known criminals in Marshall and Calhoun counties. The News questions motives of committees and insists on thorough, fair inquiry to expose real wrongdoers without harming reputable locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Calhoun County
Reith
Attac Cing Iumogent Vien
Constipation Cure Promoted With Crushed Cereal Cake
An advertisement touts E. B. Hughes picture praising a constipation remedy. It claims the crushed cereal cake is a specific for relief and describes a highly flavored table beverage as part of the product line.
Old Times Told At Grand Army of the Republic Installations
Officers were installed by Post Commander David Walkinshaw in Marshall with men and women listed for G A R posts. Guests from Battle Creek and Albion attended a campfire program with songs, speeches, and an oyster supper for about 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehall Momlay
Odiltrove
David Walkinshaw
Goumander
J. M. Getehelden
T. van Aviat
Waltz
C. FT. Lane
Chaaplain
A. Peterman
H. FH. Miller
R. Rohr
John Guzzius
Cunard
Geo. Goodwin
S. 2. Shotwell
J. Jeffreys
W. BR. GC
Mary Beach
Maggie Town
Carrie Goodwin
Libbie Etheridge
Carrie Marble
Chaphain
Inez McGunnion
Orra Martin
Lillie Shellemberger
Laura van Arn
Sarah Smith
Margaret Heyser
Golor Beaterly
Lora Richards
May Armstrong
Stella Page
Cola Wagner
A. R
Migs Furner
Elder Pattison
Cornwell
Rafter
Marble
Miller
Gertrude
Master Lee
Reuben Boroughs
Battle Creek
Albion
J. J. Cornwell
Lin
America
G. A. RB
Marshall
Tribe of Ben Hur Installs Officers at Odgen DU Ball
The Tribe of Ben Hur held its officer installation at the AO OD W ball. New officers include Past Chief John Smith, Judge-Marshall H Scarr, Keeper of Outer Gate George W Wilson, Keeper of Inner Gate Mattie A Brewer, and others. George Rowley serves as Master of Ceremonies and Andrew Zimmerman as Ben Hur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be Hur
AierBl
Chiet
John Smith
Mattie A. Brewer
Orris J. Renniger
Sorine
J. Potter
Real Estate Docket Delayed as Council Debates Bridge Work
City council meets on Monday with full attendance as committees report no finance or street updates. Lamson & Crowley seek extension for sewer work on Marsall Avenue. council weighs costs to extend contract and avoid engineer fees. Cemetery land purchase along South Marsall avenue favored. timber offer discussed. Marshall Avenue bridge extra work bill disputed, later resolved for partial payment and rest referred to finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Finance Committee
Street and Bridge Committee
Sidewalk Committee
Fire Department
Ald
Joy
Water Works
Lamson & Crowley
Anson
Noesers
Isle of Jane
Ald. Court
South Mars All Avenue
Hughes Street
Geo. Southworth
Court
Ancon
Marshall Avenue
Mumaw & Briegel
Alds
Miller
State
Sycamore
Brown
W. J. Dowsett
Runaway Horses Ruin buggy. one horse shot
Barhite's hired pair of four year olds bolted on Main Street at about 5 pm Tuesday. They headed toward Eagle and Prospect, smashed the buggy, and a horse broke its leg after a tree collision. The injured horse was taken to Peter Lockwood's barn. a vet advised humane euthanasia. Mr and Mrs Barhite were in Kalamazoo serving as witnesses to a trial. They reside four miles north beyond a large sink hole.
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Barhite
Main Street
Eagle Street
Prospect
Bavhite
Peter Lockwood
Kalamazoo
From Far Luzon A Manila Paper Described
A reader in Mis Clara Tucker’s circle shared a copy of Speedom from Manila. Edwin A Tucker, her son, serves in the U S Army in the Philippines after joining the 84th Michigan and later the regulars. The paper mixes up to date headlines with very poor printing and many ship line ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
Clara Tucker
Ppeedom
Manila
Ayers
Surry Saparilie
A Timely Book on Peril of the Republic
Percy T Magan and ex Michigan governor Charles S May present a strong case against the peril to the republic, arguing from Christian character and constitutional principles. The volume includes chapters on Roman and Spanish liberty and aims to clarify the Bible constitutional balance, priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy T. Magan
Chas. S. May
Hentemmt
Michigan
Poyere
City School Report Highlights December Month Data
The regular monthly report by Superintendent Lehr covers the city schools for the month ending December 22. It notes 40 foreign pupils, 87 in the high school, and the first semester ending January 27 with second term starting January 29, when new classes form citywide. Parents are urged to enroll eligible children promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehr
Disputed Rock Blasting Figures Delay City Sewer Bill
A special council meeting struggled to form a quorum as Town Townsend presided. Engineers Courtright Riggs and contractor Lamson clashed over rock blasting volumes 1 504 0 10 cubic yards vs 2 400 8 10 cubic yards, leaving the final payment to Lamson and Crowley open for later settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Alds
Anson
Palmer
Joy
Zanger
Courtright
Riggs
Messrs. Lamson & Crowley
Lamson
Langon
Lainson
Mr. Lamson
Messrs
Council
Ucder
Agin
Oratorical Contest May Tour District Hosts March 30
A movement aims to host the district high school oratorical contest in Marshall this year. Superintendent Lohr works to secure Marshall as the site for the last Friday in March, the 30th. Last year Battle Creek hosted and Finis Bentley lost by one point. Any district high school may send a delegate. the winner advances to the state meeting. Pia district includes Galhoun Ottawa Kent Allegan Barry Van Buren Kalamazoo Cass St. Joseph Berrien Branch counties.
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Lohr
Marshall
Battle Creek
Finis Bentley
Pia
Michigan High School Oratorical Association
Galhoun
Ottawa
Kent
Allegan
Barry van Buren
Kalamazoo
Cass
St. Joseph
Berrien
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples in County
Edwin F Holdin and Grave A Nor gian of Bartl Crock. Harris Sanford of Balle Creek. sid Etbel Stevens of Lee. Geo W Robinson of Eckford. Callie M Myers of Futon county. Ellsworth Babcuck and Ida Ten Byck of Newton. George D Champson and Cassie Gager of Hower. W G Martin and Louis Taylor of Athens. Jon B Hookway of Lee and Agnes Barker of Pennfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin F. Holdin
Grave A. Norgian
Bartl Crock
Harris Sanford
Balle Creek
Sid
Etbel Stevens
Lee
Geo. W. Robinson
Eckford
Callie M. Myers
Futon County
Ellsworth Babcuck
Ida ‘Ten Byck
Newton
W. G. Martin
Louis Taylor
Athens
Jon B. Hookway
Agnes Barker
Pennfield
Covering the Guilty Grand Jury Debate
Prosecutor Hatch defends calling a grand jury as a cost effective purge for county corruption. He argues secrecy of deliberations and contrasts it with solving complaints in justice courts, urging immediate action to uncover wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch
Anniversary of Stone wedding celebrated at home
Fifty year milestone observed by Mr and Mrs S W Stone with 40 to 50 friends honoring their anniversary. They wed in New York, moved to Michigan in 1877, lived on a township farm, then Marshall. Local residents extend best wishes for many more years together. Additionally the county courthouse seeks a 2500 vote to refurbish, and news on South Africa, medical ad about Dr Fort and Dr Scott offering private consultations in Marshall with free examination for first callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Stone
Marshall
South Africa
Dr. Fort
New York
Dir
Dre. B. 8. & Co. A. Physi
Mediciie
Scott
Royal Hotel
Los P.w
By Laws Change Affects Fire Protection Radius
The Citizens' Mutual Wire Insurance meeting at Eagle Opera House discussed by law changes. The board may rebuild or pay on any lost risk. Minimum distance for risks rose from 60 to 80 feet, then settled at 20 feet. Officers retained. notices to members planned with annual statements pending auditor general approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Mutual Wire Insurance Company
Eagle Opera House
Ovas Chioo
Woolsey
John
Patterson
W. 1
Bosley
Miles Townsend
Shepard
Tne
M. O. Shepard
Albion
A. J. Murray
Partello
Sec'y and
Treas
J. A. Underwood
Marshall
Geo. S. Woolsey
James Eyre
Murengo
D.A. Shafer
Sheridan
Scott
Keating
Lee
Caught in the Storm and Stomach Ailments Warned
Excerpt urges caution after shipwreck risk from a storm and warns about digestive ailments. Promotes Knox Stomach Tablets as a remedy while noting Crushed Cereal Guke aids blood circulation. Mentions shipping disaster on the North Atlantic and seeks readers to obtain medicine from Knox Chemical Co. Batavia Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Atlantic
Thenea
Knox
Knox Chemical Co
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E. B. Hughes
Rampura Bist
Ben Hur
Hull
Wight
Marehall Avennue Bridge
Maple Oyee Folding Bath’Tub Company
Marshall, Mich
Barhites
Luzon
National Cor Operative Library Association of
Buucy Pictures
Daily News
Lamson Matter
Dintriet
George D. Champson
Cassie Gager
Hower
Istele
Mrs. SW. Stone
Branch County
Citizens’? Mutual Insurance Company
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