Convention Closes With Resolutions And Exercises
Grand Rapids Miss Woffin presided as the convention closed after a day of routine business. Officers and department superintendents were appointed and ratified for the coming year. Notable items included amendments to the constitution, a speech on colored race by Dowagine delegate Josie Martin, and gratitude to Owosso mayor Emory. A Loyal Temperance Legion was organized with Adelbert Norcrosa as president. Weathered program featured physical culture demonstrations, charity efforts for soldiers in new possessions, and thanks to Marshall for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Cook
Exchange Bureau
Hoisington
Kalamazoo
Frank Allen
Clara Wheeler
Grand Rapids
Clara Kennedy
Jackson
5. M. Boweman
Williamaton
M. KE. Danesmore
Ovenso
Bay City
Morehouse
Ann Arbor
Josie Martin
Dowagine
State Federation of Womane Clubs
Mra. Calkins
Mra. Stevens
Emory
Owosso
Mary T. Lathrop
House of Representatives
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League Societies
Jennie Voorhies
Plymouth
Maric
Floyd Starr
Loyal Temperance Legion
Rowley
Loyal Temperance Legions
Miss Gordon
L. Ft. L
Bliss
Grand Lodge
Harold Blair
Big Rapids
Jos. Hamilton
J. E. Pratt
L. J. Newcomb
Convention Notes From W. O. T. U. State Meeting
The Newa acknowledges Mrs A K Densmore of Ann Arbor as Union Siz aad reporter for an excellent report on the W O T U state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newa
A. K. Densmore
Ann Arbor
Union Sizaad
Scarce Potatoes Spark Market Price Jumps
Market reports show potatoes are scarce with prices rising rapidly, 30 to 40 cents jump in days. Debates persist on domestic supply, with dealers claiming ample storage while farmers lack time to bring in produce and rot destroying stock. Also notes a promotion offering $100 reward for Hall’s Catarrh Cure and details on Buffalo Pan Americam Exposition lodging plans by The Teachers’ Pan-Tourist Company for visitors and tours to Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Pan-Tourist Company (Incorporated
Niagara Falls
Pan-Tourist Co
Hooney
Brisbane
Deaf Woman Donates 10000 To Nicholson Institute
A wealthy donor cured of deafness by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drops gave 10000 dollars to the institute. The gift aims to free deaf people from costly apparatus, supporting the No. 6615 address at 780 Eighth Avenue.
Rail consolidation sparks Tecumseh layoffs and growth hopes
Rumors say the Detroit and Lima Northern may be bought by Ohio Southern and merged with Michigan division of Cincinnati Northern, triggering a rail boom. Tecumseh shops face closure with 36 of 50 laid off. Tecumseh merchants funded bonuses to attract work, while Springfield and Tecumseh crews await a new night passenger train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit and
Lima Northern
Ohio Southern
Cincinnati Northern
Detroit
Lima
Michigan
Toledo and
Alegan
Toledo& Milwaukes
Vanderbilts
Ohio
Jake Michigan
Grand Haven
Allegan
Springfield
Tecumseh
Rural Free Delivery Route Established in Area
A rural free delivery route from the post office in this city through Marengo township was ordered by the Washington post office department. The 26 mile route will begin July 1 with D. D. Smith of Marengo as carrier, serving 41 square miles and 630 people. Tokio post office will close and Rice Creek will be served by the rural carrier, with all mail directed to this city after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poat
Marengo Township
Postoffice Department
Washington
D. D. Smith
Marengo
Tokio
Rice Creek
Pan-American Exposition excursion rates announced
Michigan Central lists Pan-American Exposition fares in Buffalo with day and 15 day limits plus 10 day options and special Tuesday round trips. Cincinnati Northern schedules an excursion to Toledo on June 1 with 7:54 a.m. departure and 11:50 a.m. arrival, round trip fares $1.00 for one day limit and $1.25 for Monday return. Children 5 to 12 half fare. Special Lake Erie attractions noted. Notice from Marshall Michigan June 1 1901. City marshal bans ball playing on streets. Lawn swings advertised by Oater & Gleason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Central
Buffalo
M. F. Ryan
T. A
Toledo
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
Lake Erie Park and Casino
Marshall, Mich
Wattins D. Stoxe
West Point Cadet Appointee Chosen in Third District
A competitive examination held in Albion determined the Third district’s cadet appointee to West Point. Ten contestants remained after two were rejected by the physician and two failed the literary exam. Robert L. Bongton of Battle Creek won, with Irving J. Palmer of Kalamazoo as alternate. Glenn Grant of this city and others underwent physical and mental tests conducted by local professors and doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Albion
Congressman Gardner
Robert L. Bongton
Battle Creek
Irving J. Palmer
Kalamazoo
Glenn Grant
Dra. Roland Parmeter
W. H. Sawyer
Hillsdale
Profs. Williams
Coburn
McKone
Corner Stone Laid for German Lutheran Church
The corner stone of the new German Lutheran church was laid Sunday afternoon with a crowd near two thousand in attendance. The ceremony began at 2:30 with the building committee and assistant contractor Mr. Pike leading to the cornerstone as Rev. E Wenk of Waterloo Michigan preached. The mayor and common council attended. The stone bears the inscription Erste Dentache Ev Luth Zions Kirch U A G 1856 1901. Construction progresses as rapidly as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
E. Wenk
Waterloo
Mich
Erste Dentache Ev. Luth. Zions Kirch U. A. G
Circuit Court Friday and Monday jury notes and rulings
In the circuit court, juries returned a verdict of no cause for action in H R H Williams v David W Murray. An order stayed proceedings for 20 days with 60 days to file a bill of exceptions. Cases 46 56 34 40 and 83 to be tried. various motions denied or granted. Judges Smith decisions include People v Augustus Q Hyde continued denied. John Freed v James M Rapsher calendar strike granted. Saturday continued Mains and Cavanaugh v F B Morgan. other cases set for Monday. Monday adjourned with no hearings. Tuesday off day. case No 40 to resume if Fred Schultz arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
H.R. H. Williams
David W. Murray
H.R. Mains
H. W. Cavannagh
F.B. Morgan
Smith
the People
Augustus Q. Lyde
W. H. Porter Fisking
John Freed
James M. Rapsher
Maina
Cavanaugh
F. B. Morgan
Mains
Cavanagh
Fred Scholtz
Albion
John Kindig
Athens
Battle Creek
Schultz
Bent
No Fire Protection Discussed by City Fathers Carnival Licenses Proposed
City council notes absent members and elected Miller as recorder pro tem. A sewer extension petition was referred to the sewer committee. Alderman Court urged fire protection at night but no action taken. Ways and means approved carnival arrest licenses for July 3–6. Licenses for scavenger work discussed and referred. Cesspool and street sewer matters referred. Page ordered sewer materials. debate on who should oversee Prospects Street sewer. State Street sewer cost approved with special assessment to property owners. Various bills allowed. adjournment for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Dean and Smyth
Miller
Duicenin Home
James Court
Ald. Court
Tour Oclobk
Carve
Ways and Means Committee
A.B. Cole
Battle Creek
Court
Carver
Gordon and
State Streets
Page
Mir. Page
Mrr
Prospect Street
Alderman Court
Egeler
General Sewer
State Street
High Street
Near End Park
Saxton
Oak Ride Cemetery
MRS STUART RESIGNS FROM TEMPERANCE WORK
Mrs F S Stuart, long time state superintendent of Lumberman and children s work and a veteran in WCTU and Good Templar circles, resigns from temperance work to lead a private life. The LT L class drill at the state convention will be followed by a reception in her honor as she retires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ales
Stuart
Lumberman
Good Templar
Knill’s Red and White Liver Pills Advertised
An old newspaper classified ad markets Knill’s Red Pills as a tonic for weak people and women, claiming they restore health and strength and prepare the body for warmer weather. It also promotes Knill’s White Liver Pills as a liver invigorator and bowel regulator in a compact sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knill
Kuill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Woffin
Perdita
Rose Wood
Allen
Marshall
Dr. Greene
Robert Peck
Miss Coffin
Harriet Densmore
Rose Wood-Allen
Jesus
Hall
West & Truax
Warome
Hinway & Marvin
Cincinnati
Olfo Southern
Hele Wea
Postotice
Swartwout
Ziman
Oater & Gleason
Robert L. Boughton
Tattle Urees
New Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ways and Steans
T. Shanahan
Marshall, Pich
Osporn Harvester
Gater & Gleason
City Steam Laundry
Proprietors
W. State St
Qyfarshall ‘Ron & Metal CO
East State Street
A. W. Hoffman
Geo. Colling
East State St
Kegghle
A&w
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