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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
8
Prosecutor Hatch reports six months of 1901 criminal activity in Calhoun County with 204 cases prosecuted, 252 convictions, seven acquittals, and numerous discharges and examinations. The justice court tally lists dozens of offenses including larceny, gambling, truancy, assault, and liquor violations across multiple courts.
A runaway on Kalamazoo Avenue near the Christian church parsonage caused a drayman to be thrown beneath a piano worth 825. Mrs. McReynold’s piano broke loose from a loaded wagon as horses bolted toward the depot and toward Sycamore street. The pianist, Wm Raymond, was badly bruised but not seriously harmed. the piano interior was badly damaged. The wagon suffered major damage, and the team crossed a fence near the Michigan Central depot before fleeing toward the park.
J S White & Co offers trimmed hats for 47 to 1.50 with half price sale, linen curtains and drapery patterns, box papers, felt cans, croquet balls, wood and porcelain novelties, and sale prices on coats and fabrics. Includes coffee deal and general cash-store savings as a promotional summary of stock and discounts.
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County Clerk Austin sent Calhoun County's 1900 birth totals to Lansing. The annual report notes a population increase of 613 for the year with birth counts across towns including Battle Creek 202 Albion 68 Marshall 52 Athens 27 and others.
Postmaster General Smith issues two orders for rural rail service. One curbs duplication of service in some areas. the other bars rural letter carriers from acting as agents for express firms or soliciting business. Carriers may sell newspapers on their own. postage on newspaper matter must be paid at second class rate. The order allows minor private tasks if they do not hinder duties.
County Clerk Austin reports 4445 marriage licenses issued this year a drop of 20 from 1900. Circuit court has 54 law cases and 82 chancery cases this year with 50 divorces and the rest injunctions or deed actions. Over 500 deaths in Culhoun county in 1900. Judge Winsor exercises discretion in O R Mains and H W Cavanagh v FP B Morgan with costs denied. Tax avalagh Trou paying saboue Clials.
The notice lists several couples connected to Bottle Creek with names like Harrice Parker, Batt Himie, J Westen, and Oly Hedboris. It expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors and mentions the mourning of Mrs Henry Kitvaas and others, noting a weekly news update from the Daily News.
Albion Wind-mill and Implement Co to reorganize with increased capital and added articles. New ownership may retain current officers I L Sibley and M D Weeks, with Jan H. Gook of Homer as general manager. Factory will expand to house several thousand dollars worth of extra machinery and two warehouses. Two engine patterns upright and horizontal to be produced from half to twelve horsepower.
Albion dispatch notes coal deposits north of the city and the Toledo and Northwestern railroad line nearing, promising light haul for mine access. Willian Boyd’s farm hosted a rich vein once opened but abandoned due to shipping limits, while Robert Gage of Jackson mined coal and shipped to state manufacturers, calling it first class steam coal. mining could pay with proper shipping facilities.
Probate Judge Lane lists hearing dates for estates and guardianships from July 29 to August 2. Notable items include estates of John VanBlarium Daniel Henning Henry Hubbard Manes Ann Smith Renselaw Elwood Levi Mills Elia Markham Hattie Vogt Ellen Manchester George Wiselvel Emma Blanchard and an appointment of guardian for an incompetent estate.
A serious fall, possibly fatal, occurred Wednesday around seven at the residence of C A Gardaiier on East Mansion Street. John Kappis, painting with his son, fell about twenty feet when two ladder steps gave way. He was removed to Gordon and Prospect streets where doctors found broken ribs and a paralyzed body from shoulders down. His brain was damaged but he talks, while his wife remains at his side awaiting his fate.
A blaze yesterday totally destroyed the Kansas Clay Buggy Company building at Ninth and Wyco streets in Abbess City Missouri. Loss is about 80000 dollars, fully covered by insurance. The incident appears contained with minimal street damage and no injuries reported.
Watch for school maams next week as Marshall observes small-town events. Cards celebrate birthdays, farm outputs, transit routes, court actions, and a forthcoming Southwestern Michigan Poultry and Belgian Hare show in Kala marz800. Officials report rail and electric line plans affecting Calhoun and surrounding counties.
Local banka reports 790 088 71 in July. Warmers picnic at Lyonlake drew about two thousand people. James Hitchcool elected president of the State Amateur Typographical Association at Monroe. Dr E J Pendell performed critical operation on Mrs William Miller of Eckford. patient improving. Fr Fisher of Detroit appointed assistant to Fr Sadlier at Battle Meesk. began duties. Meningitis and other illnesses reported in six places. whooping cough, diphtheria, measles, typhoid, scarlet fever, smallpox, consumption listed with counts for the state week ending July 20. William H Carns dies at 62 on Marshall Ave. funeral Sunday 8:20 from house. Rev Joseph Hamilton to officiate. burial in Quirkidge. Jerome Laraway freed after settlement. case dismissed. Battle Creek Journal.
Martha Groening was arrested Monday evening by Constable Klanembush on a charge of being a disorderly person. She was arraigned before Justice Dennison and ordered jailed until Tuesday when County Agent Whitney would attend to the case. She was sent to the state school at Adrian.
A quirky excerpt from a 1001 dated column references the Supreme Peas and Marshall Trent amid unclear dues and notices. The text includes garbled names and terms, with a closing note about weekly news and a price of one dollar for one year.
Secretary Long announced the selection of Admiral Dewey and Rear Admirals Benham and Skinberly to serve on the Schley Court of Inquiry. Commander Pittsburg, equipment officer at the Boston Navy Yard, was named judge advocate.
The Elks Grand Lodge convention opens at Pabst theater in Milwaukee with informal addresses led by Charles H. Hamilton. Mayor Rose and Judge Fisher speak as 724 dispensations reach 96,000 members and a Galveston fund donation is noted. Grand Exalted Ruler Pickett elected on first ballot.
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