Desperadoes Try Jail Break Through Floor Tunnels
An attempted jail delivery was staged by Chas McCleary Joe Wilson and James Wilson under Sheriff Williams. They tore up floor strips and a damaged section to tunnel to the wall then hauled out dirt and stone to escape. McCleary and Wilson received two and five year sentences at Jackson. the third man stopped before finishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Williams
Chas McCleary
Joe Wilson
von Raub
James Wilson
Turnkey Furner
McCleary
Wilson
Jackson
In Memoriam for James M Parsons Vestry and Bank Directors Pay Tribute
A memorial set of resolutions dated June 5 and June 6 1900 from Trinity church Marshall and the Commercial Savings Bank honor James M Parsons. They praise his Christian life deputy fidelity and kindness and note his death June 1 1900 at age ninety three months and eight days. The documents express condolences to his family and record that his memory remains a living example. An unrelated ad for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin appears in the same fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Marshall
James M. Parsons
The
Commercial Savings Bank
Parsons
Graduation Invitations Sent for Naughty Naught MHS Class
Cards for the Naughty Naught MHS graduating class invitations were printed in The News job room and mailed to relatives in several cities. The blue and white invites announce the commencement events including a sermon by Rev. Bailey at the Baptist church June 1 at 7 30, class day at the high school grounds June 18 at 9 80, and an address by Prof. R M Wonley of the U of M at the Presbyterian church at 8 o'clock that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H.S
Rev. Bailey
Baptist Church
R. M. Wonley
U. of M
Presbyterian Church
Gordon Asks Pay in Private Work Case at Poor Farm
In a Fredonia court Pat Gordon sues former Poor Farm keeper W G Parkis for wages. Jury includes Richard Towne Amos Wilson Isaac Whitmore Charles Edgerton A Mc Roberta and M J Gillett. Trial notes show 1808 six weeks work for 25 dollars and 1895 over 70 days for 4.10 and a coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Gordon
W. G. Parkis
Justice Merrill
Richard Towne
Amos Wilson
Isaac Whitmore
Charles Edgerton
A. McRoberta
M. J. Gillett
Dinnner
Gordon
Parkis
Fredonia
Chie
Joy Clarence
Parkin
Cordon
Conley
Hateh Dé Page
Sal Danker Runs Five Miler at Age 58
Sal Danker of the Marshall Pur nace Co a mould er, aged 58, faced a bet from fellow workers who joked about his age. After work they gathered at the fair ground, Danker stripped, and he completed a five mile run in sixty minutes without a stop, proving his claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal Dunker
Marshall Purnace Co
Dunker
Sol
Real estate transfers list with multiple parcels and buyers
Real estate transfers show a series of property sales including Theodore Windhate to Emmy M Allen for 120 acres in Leroy at 4000 dollars and Matthew Armstrong to CleHan Fin ley for 207 acres in Homer at 5260 dollars. Other transfers include Albion, Battle Creek, and Athens parcels with various buyers and prices ranging from 350 to 8000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Windhate
Emmy M Allen
Leroy
Matthew Armstrong
CleHan Finley
Homer
Marua Moore
Albert Witchinske
Erie Street
Albion
Hiram Peck
Frank A Stuart
Marehall
Oscar L
Agnes Tripp
Benjamin W Pinch
Meachem’s
Battle Creek
Park Walks Bids Opened and Local Improvements Voted
At Monday night’s council meeting Aldermen approved sidewalk petitions on Green State and Marshall avenues and ordered crosswalks and a Hudson street foot entry. Bids were invited for filling the West Park with dirt and for building park sidewalls. John Cuzzins and Joly Reutsehler sought park walk contracts, with the recorder to contract with M. Curvine not exceeding 12 cents per square foot. Fire company coats and Marshall Avenue access were also discussed along with routine finances and adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Dean
George Hindenach
Green and
Jefferson Streets
Greet and Exchange
F. G. Seaman
Geo. Greena
H. 5
Winger
Thies Wan
O. H. Mann
East State Street
Ald. Court
Chas
Rosentranty
Green Street
Isaac Bishie
Marshall Avenue
Caroline Deuel
State Street
W. Stone
Roo
Progpeet Street
Peter Lockwood
Prospect Street
Mrs. Casey
Mulberry Street
George
Hudson Street
Bordine
Recorder
Amazu
John Cuzzins
Joly Reutsehler
Wis
Asuper
Perrinville
Ned
Nicaws
Recorder Grown
Fisher
Ali. Palmer
East End Park
Ali. Zanger
Grand Rapids Excursion to Celebrate Maccabee Day
A brass band and 168 Maccabees and friends traveled by Michigan Central to Grand Rapids on Tuesday to honor Maccabee day. The group, smaller than expected, rode via Kalamazoo and railroad shunting, with 500 tickets anticipated but not all sold. Enthusiasts praised No. 103 and planned street parades in Furniture City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Dewey
Kalamazoo
Furniture City
Olivet to Host Fourth of July Celebration and Events
The city plans a July 4 celebration with Olivet college to stage a commencement concert on June 21 and a Shoreday event on June 2. Other items note a birth, a new furnace at a alderman’s home, band postponements, residency changes, census appointment, travel notes, and local society efforts for India aid, with various small-town updates and upcoming excursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivet
Olivet College
Truman Toles
East Green Street
Battle Creek
Lyon Lake
K. D. Keyes
Oliver
Mich
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Wim
Guy
Poor House
Emate
Sal Danker
Yeur Ghd Moulder
Urday
Spain
EH Rousseau
Tenac
Ellen Potter
Warner & Church
Robert’ S Moore
Rosa Fox
Athens
John Cuzzine
Perrinville Wromen
Nessa
Con
Jay Gould
City News
Ald. i. O. Miller
North
H. T
Peck
Eugene Hoeltzel
E. AL. McPherson
Census Bureau
Washington
Dell Timbrook
Cuba
Hoe
Second Regular Infantry
Cirnfuegor
Joseph Hamilton
Ning Po
China
Hamilton
Toledo
Cincinnati Northern
Ohio Division
Mra. GC
J. W. Fletcher
St. Joseph
Marshall Tledias
Mr. Vletcher
Oukhiuwdl
Chilson
Lansing Journal
Gardanier
Atlantic
Mississippi River
John B. Wai Orman
Tekousha News
Wm. Hoskins
Newton Township
Ceresca
Atlock
J. M. Getehel
Qousbridge
India
P. W. McReynolds
Christian Church
Union Christian College of Indiana
McReynolds
Michigan Central
Detroit
Walter Bennett
North Mulberry Street
O'Leary Bros
Victor
Cain
W.E. Upjohn
Indiana
Theodore Hopkins
Kalamazoo Avenue
Dr. Hahn
Niles
Livingston Ott
Adell Wood
Methodist Prreenage Thorsday
L. N. Pattison
Convia
Jor Denel
Ernest Vernor
Charley Merrill
Denel
John Lansing
Remins
Denty
Shaw
Bert Hudson
Coon
Frank Wyckett
Rhino
McHale
Ringling Bros
Eckford
Mandeville
Lake Pontccartrain
W.O. LT. U
L. E. Dykeman
P. Tuffee
5. N. Osborne
Washington, D. C
Kaill
Kuill’s
Twine
Manila
Leedle Bros
Carver & Cater
E. State St
Shade Goods
M. S. O’keefe & Co
Sample
R.C. Hawkins
Agt
Marshall, Mich
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