Major Goddard Marries Ward Blanche After Turmoil
In a melodramatic arc, Maj. Goddard moves from suspicion and grief to a rushed wedding with his ward Blanche Briscoe. Jealous schemes by Mrs. Goddard unravel as Blanche’s devotion surfaces, and the couple wed amid snow, secrecy, and a promise of happiness away from Jeanne’s machinations. The piece follows moral conflict, betrayal, and a pivotal romantic turning point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche
Miss Déan
Maj. Goddard
Goddard
Lfe
Seit
Autee
Wina
Miss Dean
Court and crime notes from Battle Creek area cases
Miss Mabel Woolsey prepares files for the Knight Fesson Barr Barr case on appeal to the supreme court. Sheriff Williams returns from Battle Creek seeking James Pratt for horse theft and offers a 10 reward. Alfred Yale, UM medical student, arrested on bastardy charges and released after settlement. Elmer Carr pleads guilty to assault, fined and jailed. Prosecutor Hatch discusses appeal in People v Gregory over Tekonsha silks. Justice Baker notes lack of jurisdiction. Deputy Harper struggles to move James Morley to Detroit house of correction amid refusals and a snow scene at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Woolsey
Andrew Knight
Solomon Fesson
Kate Barr
Madison Barr
Supreme Court
Williams
Battle Creek
James Pratt
Lafayetta Blakeslee
Battle Creek Township
Alfred W. Yale
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Williamson
Yale
Batte Creek
Elmer Carr
New Herndon Hotel
Sheriff Williams
O. Rupert
Hay Duyer
Justice Merrill
Hatch
Richard Price
Jackson
People
Joseph Gregory
Randall
Tekonsha
Gregory
Tursday
Warren PD
Daker
Burlington
Stansferd
Athens
Justicuw
Justice Court
Baker
Parner
James Morley
Detroit
Mr. 'Arper
Hint
Reverend Sullivan receives new assignment from Bishop Foley
Brevities note Rev Fr Henry Sullivan pastor at St John’s Albion reported Sunday to have been appointed by Bishop Foley Detroit to another charge. His successor not announced. He spoke at St Marys and traveled to Hudson. Also obituary of G W Bentley who died March 1 at his son O G Bentley’s West State Street home. Funeral private. Burial at Oadridge. Professor Elias Finley Johnson of University of Michigan law department has been named to a life judge's post on the Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands with a salary of 5500 dollars. He will decide whether to accept after leaving for Washington today. The note adds local ties to Johnson’s 1900 commencement address and painting dedication by Ann Arbor law students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Goddard
Boney
Eesers
City
Palace Hotel
New York
Goddard
Blanche
Anche
Nadhuret
Nolan
Talley
Sam
Talleyt
Muobert Johnson
Wallstreet Johnson
Major
Miss Briscoe
Mr. Brothers
Henry Sullivan
St. John's Catholic Church
Albion
Foley
Detroit
St. Marys Church
Hudson
G. W. Bentley
O. G. Bentley
West State Street
Bentley
G. 0. Bentley
Oadridge
Elias Finley Johnson
Law Department
University of Michigan
Philippine Commission
Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands
Johnson
Ann Arbor
Washington
Vinol Strengthens Debility Says Vinol Rebuilders Health
A testimonial ad extols Vinol as a scientific rebuilder and strength creator. It touts cod liver oil properties, cites a Jane Fen Fren resident from Suncook New Hampshire who recovered from illness after using Vinol, and declares Vinol superior to other tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Jane 8
Fenfren
Suncook
N. H
Personal notices and social calls across cities
C J Cronin travels to Chicago on business. Mrs C M Sheap of Detroit visits her sister Mrs Phil Hoeltzel. Mrs Eugene Davis of Stanbury Mo visits relatives here. Barney Foote of Battle Creek calls on friends. Mann Perrett seeks new roads in New York and beyond. George Boughton attends Mrs A B Powell's funeral in Battle Creek. Mr and Mrs J M Smith return from Lima Ohio after a death in the family. Howard Watties of Battle Creek escorts Dwight Dickey over Sanjay, leaves for California for health on the 15th. Katherine Gattery and Marie Stuart head to Chicago to join Mr and Mrs F A Simart for a Florida trip. Mrs Jessie Bullen and daughter Margaret of Albion visit Mrs Charles Wagner due to Mrs Prior's illness on East Green Street. Mr and Mrs J Nagel host a six o'clock dinner for Mr and Mrs Wallace of Toledo visiting J C Keucle. D O C members and guests at Hartman’s cottage on Lyon Lake enjoy a bountiful dinner and turkeys. a pleasant time among the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Sheap
Detroit
Phil Hoeltzel
Eugene Davis
Stanbury
Barney Foote
Battle Creek
Howard Watties
Dwight Dickey
Sanjay
Mr. Watties
California
Misa Katherine Gattery
Marie Stuart
Chicago
F. A. Simart
Florida
Jessie Bullen
Margaret
Albion
Charles Wagner
Prior
East Green Street
Belmont Waples
Joo
Harold
Ironwood
Ann Arbor
Waples
J. Nagel
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Mrs. Goddard
Pears
Peiwaya
Jeanne
Siren
Lyndhurst
Hiad
James
the Janntor
Misa Briscoe
Misa Dean
Tie
Guardian
Alanche
Jeane
Mr. Talley
Mr. Strothers
Katie
Weit
Jeanne Goddard
Ale
Usucl
Grand and
Hanover
A. Warsow
Bergright
A. N. Kellogg Newspaper Co
Boston
St. Louis
Fimes-Herald
Topica
C.J. Cronin
Mann Perrett
New York City
George Boughton
A. B. Powell
Hirs. J. M. Smith
Lima
Ohio
Washington Market
Michigan
Lenins
Marshall
Fotlown
News Express
Grand Rapidsang
Paote Express
Ates
Amiro Mast
Atlantic Express
Gatroit Night Express
Dally
W. Ruggles
G. P
T. A
G.E. Gifford
Mailand Exprosa
Veo B58
Voreit
C. MM. Schindler
Gen. Pass
Toledo
San Francisco
Rock Island
Roclnes
Sierra Nevada
Gott
Bofet Library
San Fransisco
Los Angeles
Hecenie
Teave
Falsune
T.P. A
Fort Street
Mich
Josn Bebastine
G. Pla
Ceicago
Defourney
Schley’s City Junk Shop
Kalamazoo
Marshall Money
R. Schley
Mioh
A. T. Morris Wholesale House
Cincinnati
Puis
M. D
Battle CazEk
N. B. Sherman
Thes Iy
Harv
B. Brower Oods
Marshal Ave
Chas. B. Mead
Court House
Eseb
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