Local Ads and Notes Showcase Oddities and Appointments
A jumble of small ads lists screen doors, jars, wash machines, fruit jars, and tinware with prices. Also noted is Col. G W Pond of Lansing chosen as rural free delivery special agent for Michigan with a $1,400 salary plus expenses. A humorous reform tale follows about a man attempting tobacco cure, then consuming candy and erasers, illustrating quirks in frugal living.
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G. W. 3B
Pond
Lansing
Michigan
Wedding notices on east State street soon
Brief wedding and birth notices from a historical page mention a ceremony on East State Street, a June 15 date for a Rev and Mrs Hamilton daughter and a June 1 birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Grace. Also notes on local transport, a balloon ascent, a baseball game score, bank examiner appointment, and assorted local happenings.
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East State Street
Horn
Josephy Hamilton
Mathew Grace
Michigan Central
Detroit
Jackson
Randall
Longlake
Kalmazoo
Junction
Buffalo
Knight Templars
Louisville
Court and Crime Briefs Reflect Local Cases and Adverse Verifications
Monday proceedings in Justice Merrill's court continued for G F East of the German Benevolent society while Van Voorhees exam adjourned to Wednesday. Miss Emma Brie and Eugene Gurtis testimony noted, Porter's motion to dismiss denied. A F Williams, tied to horse and carriage theft, settled out of court and is at large in southern state with claims of a churn sale right for 34000. Supreme Court denied mandamus in Hatchne case related to Peter Van Sickle. Johnson accused of breaking Vogt Bros saloon window, awaiting arrest due to liquor intoxication and agreed fines. James Hickey of Battle Creek jailed in Eaton Rapids for improper conduct with a 10 year old near Gognac lake. Albion James Hickey charged with criminal assault, arraigned at Ruttle Creek, June 28 set for examination, held on 1000 bond, defended by L A Tompkins.
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G. F. East
German Benevolent Society
Justice Merrill
van Voorhees
Emma Brie
Eugene Gurtis
Wig
Mrrrill
Porter
A. F. Williams
Jitto
Battle Creek
Supreme Court
Hatchne
Smith
Peter van Sickle
Winsor
Muteb
James Hickey
Eaton Rapids
Graham
Albion
How
Gognac Lake
George R. Peet
Battle Creek Township
Ruttle Creek
L. A. Tompkins
Circuit Court Fray in Banting vs Van Rudex Wade
The Homer Banting Co case against Van Rudex and Wheeler continued on plaintiff motion. Juries excused to June 24 for Hyde case. Hindelong vs Gallahan finished and sent to jury after eight hours deliberation, verdict for defendant. Calendar reorganized with June 1 and June 21 lists. divorce case Austin S. Halls iday vs Katherine B Holladay noted.
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Homer Banting Co
van Rudex
Wheeler
Hyde
W. D. Hindelong
J. J. Gallahan
Usree Oolock
John H. Kallahan
Lou É& Stewart
Albion
J. E. Folay
The Carnival Comes to town During July Fourth Festivities
The executive committee of the carnival has contracted with Sturgis Carnival committee of Cincinnati for an exhibition in the city during the carnival on July 3 and 5. The company arrives July 3 from Milwaukee and includes 125 people and a top band. Features will include Midway, Ferris wheel on State street, Speedy the diver, trapeze and wire acts, and 22 daily performances all free. Woodmen parade on July 4 promises grand floats and colorful displays with many camps present. Tomorrow’s meeting will align committees for the event.
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Sturgis Carnival Committee
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
State Street
Speedy
Michigan
Old Town
Electric Storm Destroys Livestock Across Farms
A severe thunder storm swept the area early morning with fierce lightning causing damage. Six cattle owned by John Powell and Mr. Pullman perished in Fredonia township while the barn suffered only minor damage. Southworth lost two head on his farm and John Storrs of Marenga reported several sheep killed.
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John Powell
Pullman
Fredonia
Southworth
John Storrs
Marenga
Marshall High School Baseball Team Beats Battle Creek Team
The Marshall boys defeated the Business College team from Battle Creek by a score that left both teams evenly matched in a hotly contested game. Marshall has a promising record, having won six of nine games played.
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Battle Creek
Business College
Marshall Boys
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward
An old advertisement offers a 100 dollar reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features J Cheney Co and endorsements from West Truax and others. Claims Hall's Cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials and other products marketed by the Toledo, Ohio firms.
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Hall
J. Chenry & Co
Toledo
J. Cheney
Excursions to Toledo and Battle Creek Railroad Specials
The Cincinnati Northern will run two special excursions to Toledo on Sunday June 23 leaving at 7 54 am and arriving 11 44 am. Round trip fare is 1.00 for same day return with a 1.25 rate for returns on Monday on regular trains. Children 5 to 12 pay half adult fare. Special attractions at Lake Erie park and Battle Creek. The Glacimai Northern runs a separate excursion to Battle Creek with a 7 30 am departure and 7 30 pm return, fare 60 cents for adults and half for children. Baseball games and Pan-American Exposition notes appear with travel advisories and ticketing details.
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Buffalo Bil
Fair Ground
Cincinnati Northern
Michigan Gentral
St. Mary
Rice Creek
J Emmons
Marengo
Edith Noneman
A Musical Department
St. Maury
A Academy
Baart Hall
Vranch No
United States National Association of Postaftics Clubs
Weeted
W. B. Welles
Herbert Paulkner
Howard Grant
Grant Abbott
Battle Creek
Wi. Abbott
Battle Creek Township
Battle Creeks
Board of Assessors
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
Toledo
Lojude
Laky Brig Park
Casind
Hiattle Creek
Glacimai Northern
Buttle Creek
Hlo
Am Saud Reraruily
Baseball
Paine
Tuledy
Indemnity Talks Prompt Brief Settlement Prospects
Washington reports a cable from Special Commissioner Rockhill confirms progress toward an early indemnity settlement with China on the American British proposal. Officials expect a prompt withdrawal of foreign troops and note the remaining priority issues include new trade treaties and related adjustments.
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Washington
State Department
Rockhill
Peking
China
Deaf Aid Fund List Promotes Sound Education
An appeal appears to support the Deaf and the Lustitute in aiding hearing-impaired individuals. The notice mentions Dr. Nic ial Bog Drauis and a campaign to fund equipment and services, urging readers to contribute to the cause through the Daily News Wideing & wees.
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Addeess
Hi Atiy
Nicial Bog Drauis
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J. Nagel
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Marth
Miles Townsend
J. RK
Meee
Oakridge
Joseph Selden
First National Bank of
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Marie Noneman
Lews Noneman
John Broadstreet
Clarence
Ceresco
Mary ‘I
Lathrop
St. Mary's Academy
Vents
Admiral Dewey
Culberson
Texas
Battle Greek
Michigan Central Golf League
Alansazuo Battle
Frank Needles
A. HH. Harrington
Olivet College
Marehall
Board of Review
Marshall
Tigre
Albion News Kouten
Williams
Arre Sturgis
Uncle Williams
Ly Samiels Abbey
Hyeryttau Dole
Goanty
Murphail
Johnson
Vogt Bros
Circuit Court
Musvar
Simary
Winn Puelps Ve. Crawford Kelsay
Ilemdayphe
Austin
Hallsiday
Katherine B. Holladay
le Gants
Sturgis Carnival Company of
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Severn
Michian Gentral
Geture
Ryan
Will
Rockiill
Hania
London
Shanghais
The
Globe
Mumday
Kai-Mong-Pa
Tionan
Tuan
KabVong-Fu
Nanking
John Fergusson
Moston
Thatergusson
Ti Tung Chane
Nauotat Shing
Fer
Uss
Daily Express
Cher
Ceatre
Emperor William
Ching
Cherbourg
President Loubet
Ve Mreneh
Iraven
Ientsin
Dune Is
Pientsin
Cambine
Saginaw
Midh
Us Ill
Saginawther Valley
Capital Tvend
Mershon
Sebcette, Parker & Co
Aherceny
Hily 1
Feason
Bounvefote
Daily Mail
Atedudrial
Lord Tuuneefote
York
James Ee. Wanbold
Overbrook
N. J
Essex County Asylum
Wout
Dhmaicu
Teteiveu Lere
Colombia
Downing
Oliver
Monilus
Viuture Jumber Company
French River
Georgian Bay
Detroit Vapor
Leedle Bros
Connection
Sayter
Detly News Wideing & Wees
McCormick
Sqarshall Wagon L . & Windmill Co
R. A. Bentley
Alko
Osmer & Shanareli
W. State St
Rocky Mountain
Yue Welle
Swarwout
Swerty
F. Bubssen
West State Street
Paw Paw, Mich
Phous
A. W. Hoffman Cepour
Geo. Keuchle
Bast State
St. Munger
Dre
Cusas
Murshel
Mich
Hil
A. Fillogoetson
Netary Public Justice of the Peace Insurance Agent
Bike Over
BM Bhuls Boyueh
Pecdad Shad
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