Marshall & Northwest Railway company formed for 140 mile line
Articles filed in Lansing outline Columbus Marshall & Northwest Railway to build a steam line from Marshall to Bay City covering 140 miles across Calhoun Eaton Clinton Gratiot Midland and Bay counties. H E Hollon president W E Robinson treasurer G B Sawyer secretary and engineer O R Sawyer listed. Spring construction planned with a public meeting in Marshall to gauge local support.
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Columbus, “Marshall & Northesstert Railway Company
Lansing
May
Bay City
Calhern
Eaton
Tonia
Clinton
Montcaim
Gratiot
Midland
Bay
Coldwater Marshall & Mackinaw Co
Nhe Aidloulty
H. E. Hollon
Aire OW. Stobinson
HH. Be Fi
Marshall
Miss Tan Benfey to Close Star Lecture Course
Miss Tan Benfey will close the Star Lecture course on Thursday evening March 9. She is a reader of rare ability with touchless voier and a direct, unforced style sure to please the audience. The board opens Saturday with single tickets 35 cents and children 20 cents.
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Tan Benfey
Star
Miss Benfey
Safe toppled into cellar during move in Houston Southworth block
A 3,600 pound safe slipped during relocation in the Houston Southworth block on Wednesday. It toppled through a cellar door to the lower level, delaying four horses and four men a half day, while spectators watched as the heavy safe was hoisted back up.
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Houston- Southworth
Southworth
Hung Up On Calhoun County Judicial Circuit Plan
The bill to create Calhoun County as a separate judicial circuit, introduced by Representative Crosby, is stalled amid strong opposition from farmers and local lawyers. Three Marshall County veterans, Mustered Dr. George Lauphier, Ernest Ervar, and Willaw Geoening, have returned from the war with their discharges.
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Calhoun County
Crosby
George Lauphier
Ernest Ervar
Willaw
Geoening
Marchall
Borac de Wees
Arrests in Burlington Case Reflect Local Tensions
The report notes the Wednesday arrest of Kadat Jeet and Elias DeRosyer of Binine on assault charges. Justice Barton issued the warrant on Blaine Brown’s complaint, via a Burlington jurisdiction, amid a dispute involving a school teacher fined for whipping a pupil. Prosecutor Gixtch indicates no physical blows occurred. the case hinges on language used and may be issued.
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Elias DeRosyer
Binine
Justice Barton
Burlington
Blaine Brown
DeKoeyer
Dekoyer
Defendants Press Trial Demand in Ada Sheldon Arson Case
Impatient defendants in perjury cases against Ada Sheldon and Arson Shope push for trial as Judge Smith denies Prosecutor Hatch's dismissal request. Hatch cites lack of conviction chance and potential indefinite bonds. Mavis a Cavanagh and others press to place costs on the calendar and seek dismissal if denied.
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Ada Sheldon
Arson Shope
Hatch
Smith
Mavis A& Cavanagh
Presbyterian Church Fire In Marshall Causes 300000 Loss
The Statesman reports the Presbyterian church of Marshall burned early Tuesday morning. Furniture and fixtures were destroyed. Loss estimated at 300000 with 5000 insurance. An early riser informant noted the fire began before neighbors were out. The church had reportedly been rebuilt prior.
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Washington
Statesman
Ihe
Hatcher
Het Presbyterian Church of
Marshall
Old Pioneer Maria Drake Dies at Marshall Home
Mrs Maria Drake longtime Marshall resident and oldest Methodist church member dies at home aged 81 She arrived in 1880 and lived in the city continuously Funeral planned from her home at 3 p m Tuesday March 7 notices also list multiple upcoming farm sales with auction details in neighboring townships and warnings about a fatal incident in Bad Axe Michigan as part of a scattered OCR record of local notices
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Maria Drake
Marshall
Anelion
John Mead
Marengo Township
Rice Creek Church
N_ A. Sherman
Iz Robinson
Charles Lane
John King
Convis Township
Battle Creek Hair Switch Court Clash Over Lost Comb
In Battle Creek two women, Miss Carver and Mrs. Scott, quarreled over a hair switch bought by Mrs. Scott. A sidewalk fight ensued when Carver demanded repayment after learning the switch was worthless and discarded. The dispute moved to Justice Bidwell where both faced charges before a settlement date.
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Garver
Bidwell
Ohtad
Ong Gough
Berar Alvand
Parish priest attacks divorce and Congress of Mothers
Father Buart at St Marys Catholic church denounces divorce in the nation and condemns the Congress of Mothers as largely composed of non mothers. He cites Utah congressman with two wives and Michigan’s high divorce rate as evidence of moral decay while launching a series of Lenten sermons drawing parishioners.
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Utah
Washington
Father Buart
St. Mary's Catholic Recurch
Father Buart Syas
Aceasion
Michigan
Canada
England
Scotland
Ireland
Phe
Congressman Roberts
Father Baart
Congress of Mothers
Private court activity climbs with rising case numbers
The report notes a surge in private court cases, with 66 commenced during the period of fantasy and February of this year compared to 182 in the same period of 1998. This marks a rise of about one third from 1827 and one sixth from 1853, indicating growing business in the sector.
The Marshall Public Library Appeal for Sustained Support
A county library, maintained by twenty four women and funded by subscriptions and fines, faces possible closure without broader public backing. Directors urge every citizen to renew support, noting the library’s value and the goal of a future free city library. Each household will receive a door visit requesting renewed subscriptions and public participation.
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Chronicle
Masshall
Marshall
Sesovistion
Thes OY
Battle Creek
Albion
The
Opera
Avery
Obituary of George T Bennett in Calhoun county Michigan
George T Bennett born near Albion Michigan February 28 1889 died in Marrenge February 23 1890. Survived by widow Mrs Francs Albaugh and five children. He served in the 9th Michigan Infantry briefly then settled in Mirengo township. Known for industry and honesty, his death came after eight days of illness with family by his side.
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George T. Bennett
Albion
Calhoun County
Michigan
Mmarenge
Elizabeth Cashman
Michigan Infantry
Marshall
Mirengo Township
Francs Albaugh
Stili
Community notices and events in Athens area
Athens correspondent reports on local church services and sermons from Evangelical and Baptist churches. Births include a baby boy Feb 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Thomson. Funeral held for Mrs. Lorinder Simes on Batamazca avenue. A fire department planned in Athens village. American and State Express agencies appointed Albion agent. University of Michigan Athletic Association seeks speakers in reply to anti expansion sentiments. An Athens man loses 100 bushels of potatoes to frost. a note on a Battle Rock political party appears with local attribution questioned.
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Uyele
John Lesh
Hazel Jones
C.F. Picker
Paeunonia
Baton
Jackson
Ryat
Comity School
Cousml
W. DO Stone
Char
Lorinder Simes
Batamazca Avenue
Methodist Church
Bae
Wilson
A. L. Sfeintehéon
Albion
Atherican
States Express
Athens
Sanz
Sth
Jesus
Athletic’ Association
University of Michigan
Thadore Roosevelt
Senator Davis
University Hall
Bryan
Statesman
Battle Rock
Athens Times
Marriage Licenses Reach Across Albion and More
Albion couples Mark Snyder Ella Reach ZeRoy Dunn Bertha Shewell and others are listed in the marriage licenses. A traveling doctor and a range of trades appear in announcements, with notices referencing Marshall and Athens residents and multiple local names. The page teases legal notices and business items, mentioning a Long debate and upcoming events.
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Mark Snyder
Ella Reach
Albion
ZeRoy Dunn
Bertha
Shewell
South Dakota
Seymour W. Johnson
Rattle Creek
Gertrude L. Hazen
Union City
Merton Z. Woo
Maude G Getler
Athens
Calendar of Civil Cases on Sanderson Page Calendar
The docket lists twenty four jury and eight no jury civil cases to be tried. Representatives Crosby, Halbert and others are noted amid pollution water supply concerns. Several bills filed, divorces hinted, calendar shows notable absences of Shape caves Anson Sheldon.
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Sanderson
Crosby
Tami
Halbert
Agningt
Sheldon
Anson
Local residents visit Marshall area in varied trips
Names of residents from Battle Creek Grand Rapids Homer Owosso Jackson and Columbus are noted visiting Marshall or returning from trips. Individuals include Chas Myers A J Little Lon Baner O H Weld Mrs Chas White Miss Bessie Worthington and Dr Peterman with various city and town ties referenced.
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Chas. Myers
Bittle’ Creek
A. J. Little
Battle Creek
L. B. Tompkus
Homer
Frank Seymour
Owosso
Lon Banér
Grand Rapids
Chas. White and Son
Bessie ‘Worthington
Marshall Friends
Ls. Smith
Los
Clab
May Stone
Bishop Hameston
Jackson
Peterman
Columbus
Ohio
J.M. Schram
Fort Wayne
Nea. Long's
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