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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
8
A vast carriage train with 34 double-length cars carries parade paraphernalia for the largest arena yet, seating 20000. Cavalry, artillery, and various relics are displayed while five bands under Harry Crigler perform as crowds are admitted in the afternoon and evening.
The brief notes report haying in full swing and a voting contest closing Saturday at ten. News includes a car service between Jackson and Grass Lake starting Saturday, leadership change in the Electric Light office, and obituaries for Mrs. Vonisa Ward. A storm caused minor damage, local business updates, and plans for fairs and state events in Michigan.
Morse Carey of Joliet Illinois returns home from Dr Gallups. Miss Mary K Miller to Chicago. Families from Detroit Kalamazoo and Battle Creek visit Gull Lake and Ann Arbor. Various visits, travels, and departures noted including teachers, agents, and local residents. Several entries mention hospital visits and operating plans in nearby towns.
The Board of Supervisors met at 2:00 pm with Clerk Austin noting a roll call. An adjournment was taken, spending $114 for a ten minute session with no business transacted, then reconvened at 1:50 pm with several members absent and minutes read and approved.
Judge Chester presided over John Richer versus Orris Hastwan with jurors excused to Thursday morning. In habeas corpus, Frank Holder et al vs Pearl Lee, the plaintiff failed to appear and the girl was released. she is 16 from Newton and was to wed an 80 year old man named Henry Frohm. The Gate of John A. Hiker vs Orris Eastman ended with a verdict for the plaintiff for 37.50. Case 35 Colton Sucad Furnace vs L Moble is set for further action with lawyers listed for both sides.
A grand 10 day fair unfolds with displays of cuwligs and suldtiers, a surprise ride by the One Etteet Cavalende, and lavish exhibiti ons. The event features swift horses, parade elements, and a program by Lifvie see ib gny exhibi t wih. Daily News reports full coverage and notices.
Als Amna Brewster mother of Miss Hattie Brewster lies unconscious at her State street home. The daughter found her in the doorway after returning from Lepper's store on Wednesday. Doctors say she remains seriously ill and it is doubtful she will recover.
Mrs W W Sheldon of Albion a 60 year old prominent widow cut her throat with a razor Wednesday in what is feared to be a fatal act aided by an overdose taken for sleeplessness. She has been ill for weeks affecting her mind and is sister of O Gale and A J Gale pioneers in Albion. An excursion schedule to Battle Creek and Kalamazoo is listed for Sunday with special trains and fares.
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