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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
2
An advertisement extols Vinol as a nourishing cure for inflamed lungs throat and bronchial tubes. A testimonial from Thomas C Priory Wickfora claims winter cough pains vanished after using Vinol and the firm invites inquiries with a money back guarantee.
A heated column reports swift mobilization among Michigan Maccabees factions for June elections, led by Major N S Boynton. The official organ Michigan Maccabea and editor Loughead face sharp rebukes as deputies wages salary and loyalty disputes. Critics label the paper as yellow journalism while Sir Knight leaders predict a major executive committee shakeup and new members. the article notes tensions with the order’s head and calls for unity amid turmoil.
Two Battle Creek men, Phillip Griswold 28 and Adelbert Scott 27, were killed when a Lehigh Express struck them as they walked along a railroad track returning home from work. Griswold, once a local worker, left a wife and siblings. Scott left behind a family. A coroner’s jury was convened and the inquest adjourned to Tuesday.
Teader Jacobs, a retired Albion clothier, sues Michigan Central Railroad Co. for 3000 damages in circuit court through attorney Adelbert Culver. He claims he was denied return transportation after officials doubted his identity at the Pan American Exposition. A detective shadowed him, leading to a rough ejection and a forced stay in Buffalo, causing missed business opportunities.
Leading figures from Michigan Central Lake Shore and Cincinnati Northern visited Marshall Saturday to review the Michigan division of the Cincinnati Northern on a press tour. The special train left Allegan at 9 AM, arrived 11 50 AM, and is scheduled to reach Toledo by 4 PM after stops at each station. officials and crew dined at Marshall and inspected shops before departure.
A well known Battle Creek figure announced in the city today plans to move a leading local food concern to Marsh Jall. He said ground and buildings are secured and the firm will employ about 100 bonds as arrangements progress. Further details will be announced soon.
City Board of Health met Monday evening with Health Officer Joy presiding. Several bills were discussed and either allowed or tabled, including payments to E Babcock, Henry Harrington, and others for petty services and medicines. The mayor questioned tax payer funding for physician care, and a proposal to attend smallpox cases was not adopted. The session adjourned.
A garbled list shows multiple marriage licenses or proposed unions among individuals from Marshall Albion Athens Dowegius Battle Creek Hower Toledo Warshall Kelamazoy and others. Names such as Calvin Hewitt Anna Wall Etta, James Ball Katie Mathews William Raver Phoebe Barris Joza Werner Marthe Curtis Charles Read Eulics Baxter Frank Jeffery Pacebe Cranmore Trina Chamberlain Eve Jackett Raymond Wilder Georgi Patterson appear amid distorted text and stray phrases.
A fragmented 1858 Toledo firm oath advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for unsolved catarrh. It mentions Frane J. Cueney, a notary A W Gizason, and vague testimonials. The piece also references Hall’s Family Pills and local notices from Union School and weekly News.
Prosecutor Hatch’s semi annual report to the Secretary of State shows Calhoun county crime slowed in the past six months. There were 269 cases prosecuted and 211 convictions with several acquittals dismissals and settlements. Circuit and justice courts list counts by offense with multiple prosecutions and outcomes. A sensational ad for a tonic ends the page.
The annual winter meeting will be held in Albion high school on Saturday. Morning program includes opening exercises, secretary report, President’s Address by O A Groninger of Athens, drills, papers, and a decision on county exhibit at the county fair. Afternoon session features talks by Rev W T Jaquess, Prof D H Roberts, President Samuel Dickie and school officials.
The Gull Lake ice yacht races drew a large crowd including many from Marshall. The Joker, owned by D. A. Olin of Kalamazoo, won the 20 mile state championship in 44:59. The Zero, Drake & Foulk of Muskegon, placed second, and Tormentor, A. H. Humphrey of Kalamazoo, third. In the sweepstakes, Zero won fifty dollars. Joker second, Tormentor third, Queen fourth, with 86:48 for the twenty mile course. Tormentor won the first race of a three race series for the Wills trophy cup, Joker second, Crackerjack third. A Marshall party capsized in the gale. several sailors were bruised, Wue 0ODY seriously hurt.
At the annual meeting the association elected President Miss KE Hughes Vice President Mrs Z Snyder Secretary Mrs Y A Lepper Treasurer Mrs W J Dibple and seven directors for three years including W H Porter F W Dickay John Butler G C Bentley G A Bullard T N Wright and Miss Victoria Monk.
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