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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
3
Supt Wanders of the Cincinnati Northern urges the city to extend Linden street mains to reach the shops, now a quarter mile away with no hydrants nearby. The plant, among the city's largest employers, suffered two fires this spring with near-misses that could destroy the facility if a breeze aided flames.
Sunday marked opening day at Lyon Lake with Gilbert's band at Battle Creek. Up to 1500 people from Homer Telkonaha and surrounding areas enjoyed the festivities. The merry go round ran full all day and city transportation plus private rigs were stretched to meet demand. A barn owner even claimed he could rent out the Jersey cow too but declined.
J E Nichols boasts a garden on West Mansion Street that dwarfs two by three city plots. The pea vines reach five plus feet, with American Wonder varieties two and a half feet high and another tall vine predicted to reach sixteen feet bearing five foot pods. Observers may view the extraordinary vine through late summer.
Sheriff Williams issues reward cards describing a suspect in the loss of a horse and buggy from David Gould. A fifteen dollar reward is offered for a man named Randolph alias James Randolph alias Dr French alias Horace Holcomi alias Putman alias John Martin, about 60, 5 feet 9 inches, gray moustache, with a gray suit. The suspect drove a sorrel horse, a new top carriage, Clarke & Co. Lansing made. Information to Sheriff H R Williams in Marshall Michigan.
Lansing dispatch reports the state tax commission doubled Battle Creek’s assessed valuation from just over 5 million to just over 11 million. Personal assessment for one firm now exceeds last year’s total personal assessment. The piece notes farmers may gain tax relief from the change. Card of thanks extends gratitude to friends and organizations for funeral floral tributes. The weekly near Tree est and beat subscription price remains one dollar per year.
Residents in the Soundat block between Madison Prospect High and Forest streets discuss opening a new street from Forest to Prospect. The 29 rad block offers large lots that could be split, and a central three-rod stream could create 15 to 20 building sites and a desirable residential area. The plan may be presented to the council soon. Lanes include Woodruff Vanness Seaman Courtright Barnes Waltz Reiley Mrs Connor and Mrs Cronin.
The Calhoun County camp held at Albion Friday afternoon with Edward Hough of Ceresco presiding. Officers elected for next year include President George McCartaney of Hower, Vice-president Mrs. R A Wieder, Secretary A L McCutcheon, Treasurer Mrs Inez Meunion, and auditors Mrs Evans, Wrank Bell, and Mrs Lacy with terms of one to three years.
Southwestern Michigan news reports Turnkey Furner chased and captured Herbert Jacket near Rolling Prairie Indiana after a weeklong pursuit following an unreported incident involving five year old Qenia Wilson near Burlington. The tale spans Sherwood Wasopi Three Rivers Nilea and a trek to a point near Three Oaks. In other items, a Toledo excursion drew 400 passengers from Toledo and 276 pleasure goers from the local area. Blanche Freeman inman and George Ashton wed in Detroit with a bridal tour planned to Tonia. Reverend Pat tison officiated. A reception for Reverend Hamilton and his bride featured a mahogany library table. Q Colegrove post G A R seeks more cemetery space. Homer faces a tax ruling over Electric Oil Storage plant tax relief likely to be debated at July council meeting.
Claud North once of Homer, accused of tapping a Battle Creek till after posing as a buyer for restaurant oil. He was arrested at Battle Creek yesterday. Related to Tower families, he reportedly has $1,000 saved with his guardian. A prior bid for a livery stable failed when funds were not turned over. He remains in jail.
At the recent annual meeting of Marshall Encampment No 2 the following officers were elected for the coming year and the places they hold: H Mart, S W Walter Stuart, J W Roy Towne, Berbe Bert Ebgmann, Treasurer I Eust, Guide George Greenfield.
A list of marriage licenses between individuals from Detroit Battle Creek and other Michigan towns follows. Also advertised is Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward offer for persistent catarrh and testimonials from Toledo area merchants endorsing F J Cheney Co. and associated products.
Sunday brought the season's first sizzard as Albion items report Rev J J Axtell set to open a barber shop in Royal Oak. Catholic school sisters plan vacation at Monroe. A post office route from Olivet to Duck Lake is petitioned. John Hamilton resigns from E B Hughes furniture. Jim O Leary takes his place. L Warren withdraws from probate judge GOP race leaving Battle Creek’s Joe Cox prominent. Calhoun Veterans battalion fixes August 7 8 meetings in Battle Creek. Fire Chief Flynn promises a department review when new rubber coats arrive for Perrinville boys. A 18 month old, daughter of Mrs Frank Mann, breaks her arm at Union City. Dr Foote notes quick bone knitting despite pain.
W J Dowsett spent Sunday with his parents at Battle Creek. Mrs A H Anson visited relatives in Homer. A Jenks and a family and William Collins and wife spent Sunday at Lyon. Mrs Jainka and children visited Homer with her husband. Mrs A Harris and Maude visited at Vor Raubs and John Cuzzins. B A Courtright hosted by J A Courtright in Clarence. Stephen S Lawridge and family at St C G Lockton’s in Battle Creek. Malwhe Crosantin, returning from Oberlin, to come home Saturday. A W Palmer, Cora Palmer and RK Wilkins visited Ed Baeh in Fredonia. Lew Walkenhead and family and Win Kate and Tamly at Fred Rocho in Fredonia. Kate Geekey of Detroit visited George Greenfield on East Buate Street. Mr and Mrs M Bryson of Battle Creek guest of Myron Ryder west of the city. Karl Oppen of Milwaukee visited the city. Supervisor M Conley of the Cincinnati Northern returned after buying tiea. Laura Lyons, former Capitol Hill teacher, leaves for Dexter for vacation. Mrs A O Harter and Emma Shively of Spencerville return home via Toledo. Mrs Carrie Gilman of Minneapolis and family wrap up visit, with plans to visit Plymouth. Dwight Gorham leaves for Boston for college reunion and a visit with an old chum. Boekeloo family leave for Rochester NY for a casket works position. many friends bid him farewell at the train.
Dowagiac reports Chicago capitalists plan an electric line from Kakamazoo through Dowagiac to Cassopolis and Diamond Lake. Also notes a high share of divorces in Hastings and an upcoming Eastern Michigan Press Club trip to Star Island on July 14. An ad promotes Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin trial bottles at A. L. Hindenach’s.
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