March Winds Stir Local Notes On Jail, Schools And Railroads
Local items report Benjamine Fredenburg ill at Fredonia and Berbert Watson in Chicago. A county jail stay for George McGowan, a duck season opening, and running tympan patent for Henry Beckman are noted along with recital plans by Miss Vary and a new theater project. Earnings show Michigan railroads up strongly. lawsuits, births, and civic election tickets fill the page with brief updates from Albion to Battle Creek.
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Pre
Frank Kranes
Adbion
Benjamine Fredenburg
Fredonia
Flossie Wandall
Industrial School For Girls
Adrian
Berbert Watson
Texas
Chicago
George McGowan
Battle Creek
Henry F. Beckman
George A. Wilson
Fred Daily
Juniter Morrill
Frank Tillotson
J. W. Peden
Detroit
Emma Chesher
University Extension Courae
Baptist Church
Sparks
Alexander Hamilton
Constitution
Michigan
Justice Merrill
Herbert Suckett
Burlington
Gay and Suckett
Matthias Strobe
Ann Arbor
Frank May
B. Z. Doolittle
H. B. Williams
W. Cushman
F. W. Pritchard
H. N. Randall
J. M. Failing
Willard Johnson
Centerville
Dal Swartz
Swartz
Rhertf? Dock. Swartz
Gov
Pingree
Sanderson v Adams: Judge hears deed setting appeal in murder case
Judge Winsor hears Mary Sanderson's appeal to set aside deeds given during her trial for murder of Ra l dolphus Sanderson. She contends deeds were made under arrest of mind and void for incompetence. Stewart Sabin represent plaintiff. Mecham and Clark defend.
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Winsor
Mary Sanderson
Jasper Adams
iJasper Adams
Sanderson
Ra ‘Dolphus Sanderson
Stewart & Sabin
G. W. Mecham
Clark
Marriage Licenses and Oddities From Local Notes
Marriage licenses reported for Morgan Watler and Hittia Slawson, both of Battle Creek. A Thursday night dancing school event at Eagle Opera House is noted with a garbled location. A drowning incident near Curihare Dues is mentioned with incomplete details. Japan expresses delight over Anglo Japanese alliance with possible battleship parade for King Edward coronation.
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Morgan Watler
Hittia Slawson
Battle Creek
Sharpeteen
Eagle Opera House
Tekiu
Japan
Edwerd
Hawaii native Brown as Kansas City man charged in kill of stepdaughter
Hanses City Missouri February 3. Jane Brown a Hawaii native was arrested at Independence on a charge of killing his 14 year old stepdaughter Laura Hibbler. Authorities say the girl was beaten and her skull crushed while Brown, described as a member of a Hawoline outfit, allegedly acted while drunk.
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Hanses City
Janesi Brown
Hawaii
Independence
Laura Hibbler
Brown
Browz Wee
Personal notices list many regional visitors and travelers
A long column records numerous people visiting, staying, or traveling through the city. Names include J. F. Culp of Athens C. C. Miller and others from Hart Leroy Kalamazoo Battle Creek Detroit Jackson Nashville and Chicago. Many guests call on local residents, attend events, or plan moves to cities like Hadley Denver and Chicago with trips to Jackson Albion and Toledo.
Alderman Hamilton Dies After Health Trip
The community mourns Charles B. Hamilton a second ward alderman born June 10 1838 in New York. He moved to Calhoun county years ago with a wife and daughter and had been in farming and lumber businesses. Remains expected to arrive Saturday with funeral plans to be announced.
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Charles 8. Hamilton
San Antonio
Texas
I. N. Smalley
Mr. Smalley
Powell
Concord
Hamilton
Day
Presbyterian Church
Misa Grace
Remains of Abner Case Recovered Near Sanitarium
Battle Creek reports a morning effort by a large force to clear ruins at the sanitarium. At about 3:45 pm the supposed remains of Abner Case of Bath New York were dug out by Namea Fleming John Steiner Solon Clough and Oren Wolcott. A coroner's jury viewed the remains and adjourned to meet next Tuesday. The remains were placed in Deputy Sheriff Elliott's custody.
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Battle Creek
Abner
Bath
N. Y
Namea Fleming
John Steiner
Solon Clough
Oren Wolcott
Elliott
Women Buy a Hearse Leads Local Club Progress
Las Cruces New Mexico, March 3. The Women's Improvement Association, led by President Mrs. D. C. Billings, bought the county's first hearse and aims to build civic amenities. The 11-member group has improved town life with a park, pavilion, and plans for a public library and clubhouse. They also work on irrigation via a windmill project.
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Woman's Improvement Association
Las Cruces
N. M
D. C. Billings
Arctic expedition reaches Franz Josef Land
The Baldwin Ziegler expedition arrived at Franz Josef Land last August with all well. Continent-wide talks and distant events fill the day as nations maneuver in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, from arms shipments to insurrections and treaty revisions.
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Baldwin-Ziegler
Franz Josef Land
Egga
New York Mercantile Exchange
Batangas
J. A. Alexander
Casa, Ark
James Huddteron
Texas
Gen. Smith
Samar
American Baseball League
Detroit
Alaganthcs
Marion
Ala
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Rigsdag
Danish West Indies
United States
British War Office
India
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Loubet
France
Akeezar
Prince Henry
Sampson
Naval Academy
Barccelona
Roosevelt
North America
Norfolk
Vas
Kaiser Wilhelm
Miss Hoosevelt
Bantos-Dumont
London
Etruria
Azores
Ohio House
Senate
Taft
Moreslands
Congress
New Jersey
Northern Securities Company
Aoice Roosevelt
Gov. and
Birs. Wood
Havana
Cuba
Commons
Madrid Unhealthy City in Europe With High Death Toll
Madrid bears the label of Europe's unhealthiest capital with 79 374 deaths in five years for a population slightly over 500 000. In 1901 there were 17 242 deaths of which 4 004 were children under four. Consumption and other diseases claim thousands. food adulteration and overcrowding persist as major evils. Municipal decrees aim at better sanitation, including mandatory disinfection before occupancy.
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Europe
Madrid
Whuicipal Laboratory Department
Sekacls
Real Estate Transfers in Calhoun and Surrounding Areas
The News acknowledges Calhoun County Abstract Company for listed real estate transfers. Mary Harris to Mary E Padman in Battle Creek for 14 Moray's addition lot at 975 dollars. Multiple transfers include Albion, Marshall, Fre donia, and Battle Creek with prices ranging from 100 to 8,500 dollars and properties of acres, lots, and additions as detailed in the report.
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Calhoun County Abstract Company
Hatch Block
Mary Harris
Mary E. Padman
Moray
Battle Creek
Francia Atwood
H. Mat Doubleday
Athens
Clarisag Burtall
Charles F. Sloan
John C. Galloup
Bert D. Mitchell
Skinner
Richard F. Church
John J. Hurley
Munroe
Albion
Lizzie E. Sawyer
Mark B. Brower
Marshall
John J. Huriey
William Wrightman
Marcus D. Martin
Marshall Road
Baptist Church
Ceresco
Charles E. Knobb
Henry Wickham
Charles Merritt
William M. Loder
Hugh Boundage
Michigan Ave
Ada M. Pratt
Thomas WM. Butta
Burlington
James Spencer Spooner
A. A. Shaw
Fredonia
Vernum J Weston
Charles Ludt
Probate Court Hearings Set By Judge Lane Next Week
In probate court before Judge Lane next week the estate matters include Loulus Ward claims last day Elizabeth M Davis claims last day Clara D Frick minors guardians file account Richard King final account Maria Brown license to sell real estate Mabel Curtis guardian Abraham Dunage claims Galby Ostrander claims with several estates set for March hearings and due dates.
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Lane
Loulus Ward
Carria Bl
Ware
John Berner
Susanna Marion
John W. DeGraff
Elizabeth M. Davis
Clara D
Jerome L. Frick
Ians
Richard Kingman
Maria Brown
Mabel Curtis
Abraham Dunage
Galby Ostrander
Mond club elects officers in March meeting
The Mond club met with Mrs. S F Snyder on March 4 to elect officers for the year. Birs G C Miler was chosen president, Mrs. O D Brewer vice president, Mrs. Ralph Garwood re elected secretary and treasurer, and Mrs G Carles Brink was elected corresponding secretary. J N Wright was named chair of the program committee. Delegates to the State Federation were chosen: first delegate Mrs C O Miller, alternate Miss KH Hughes. second delegate Mr Charles Krink, alternate Mrs Krank B Snyder. An informal gathering at Mr O D Brewer s home was planned for President s Day. The year s work and special days were discussed. The club adjourned to meet March 10 at the home of Mrs Huvets.
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S. F. Snyder
Birs
G.C. Miler
O. D. Brewer
Ralph Garwood
Gcarles Brink
J. N. Wright
Hax
Biate Federation of Cluba
Zollowe
C. 0. Miller
Alurcate
KH. EK. Hughes
Charles Krink
Alternata
Krank B. Snyder
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Judzea Ingergoll
S.R. Allen
Homer
Ailbion News
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Fres Press
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South Bend
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Michigan Central Railroad Company
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H. M. Evans
Calhoun County
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Thomas Mitchell
Battle Creek Journal
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State League of Republican Clubs
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Julia Mackey
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J. F. Culp
C.C. Miller
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Wayne
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Ohio
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A. W. 8Axe
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Hadley
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Thomas A. Lockwood
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G. R. Burt
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Charles Chapman
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E. T. Chapman
George Enog
F. L. Henderson
L. F. Page
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C. H. Overamith
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Charles Schlosser
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Omsha
W. W. Cook
E. Richmond
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G. R. Fletcher
Benton Harbor
P. A. Craig and Son
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Myron Ryder
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A.L. Hindenach
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Bridgeport
Conn
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May Rohr
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Joseph Paulkeuer
Clas
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Gaylord
G. V. Gibbs
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Cayagu
M. JuuDell
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Mir
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Kaler RadMd
Mabelle Crossman
Bee
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N.M
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J. B. Owens Pottery Company
Kearhns Goreguch Company
Owens
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