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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
2
Mr. J. E. Stevens shuts Hurd mill after two years as Michigan Central Railroad discrimination and limited wheat access cut profits. With capacity of 100 barrels daily, actual output averaged 457, causing continual losses and local trade harm. Town mourns loss of mill operations and steady market for farmers grain.
James Henry of Battle Creek, ex chair of the investigating committee, is widely touted as the Republican nominee for probate judge. The Battle Creek Journal lauds his trustworthiness, public spirit, and county-wide esteem, noting that party leaders have formed his name on the ticket though he has not actively campaigned.
The circuit court opened on Saturday, with no proceedings beyond calling some cases and adjourning. Friday's Calhoun County Telephone Co. and Frank Armstrong vs Wheelock consumed most of the session. testimony will continue next week. Cases 9 10 8 7 and 48 were put on call for Monday. Adjournment set for 1 80 in the afternoon.
Phe Tekonsha News cautions Marshall and Homer merchants and bill peddlers to stop meddling with farmers mail boxes on free delivery routes. Complaint arises of boxes opened and advertising matter placed inside. Offenders may face fines. suggestion to circumvent rules by full page ads in The News.
Prosecutor Hatch Attorney Dennison and Bud Rice conducted a field day in Justice Merrill's court examining Charles Dranshaw accused by Marcellus Roberts of stealing a sawbuck and pork. Cross-examinations and testimony by Bud Rice Roberta and Vroman followed with remarks drawing laughter from the crowd. Authorities note berry prospects look favorable with local outlets advertising supplies.
Alumni of the University of Michigan Law Department plan a reunion and banquet at the Inn Building in Ann Arbor on June 20 1900. A noon banquet will include speeches by prominent alumni and a prepared program. The faculty invites all graduates and former students to attend and urges early notice to Prof Elias Johnson, secretary. Several local lawyers from the county bar are expected to attend.
The Merrill court dismissed the burglary case against Charles Dranshaw Saturday afternoon after Charles testified that Marcellus Roberts pressed him to burn Roberts' house and abduct a farmer's boy, and the prosecutor moved to drop the charges. Coats were assessed to the complaining witness City Steam Laundry.
James M Parsons, a longtime Marshall resident born in West Springfield Massachusetts, died at 12 30 Friday morning at his Hamilton and Mansion streets home after a period of illness. He was 90, born February 28, and lived in the city since 1884. A former postmaster during Harrison’s first term, he remained active in insurance and local affairs, was a charter Odd Fellows member, and an active Episcopal church figure. He married Eleanor Dorsey in 1838 and had four children, only Sarah Parsons living with him. A respected обще figure has passed.
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