Serious Accident Severs Fox’s Foot in Battle Creek
Arthur E. Fox of Homer was struck by train cars near Nichols station in Battle Creek. He jumped from the noon train after mistaking the stop, and the right foot was cut off at the ankle. He was taken to Nichols Hospital for dressing.
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Nichola
Nichola Hospital
Arthur Eb, Fox
Homer
Arthur G. Fox
Battle Creek
Fox
Child
Fredonia
Vox
Nichols Station
Resolutions Adopted for Alderman Hamilton in City Council
A special Saturday evening council meeting adopted heartfelt resolutions on the death of Alderman Charles S. Hamilton of the second ward. The body, missing Ald. Dean and Court, authorized Mayor Powell to arrange funeral participation and have the resolutions read at length in the council records.
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Powell
Hamilton
Ald
Dean
Court
Miller
Fellowes
Charles 8
Marehall
Common Council
Ald. Miller
Ke Furever
Free Henotes Offers Van Fleet Medicine Cure Box
An advertisement from Van Fleet Medicine Co of Bellevue Michigan promotes a free surprise box of Van Fleet’s Herb pills for rheumatism headaches and dryspopsin symptoms. Includes testimonials and directions, urging readers to mail name and address for the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vin Fleet
Dauy Bellevue
Mich
van Bleet
van Fiest Medicine Co
Builovue
Village Election Results From Athens Burlington Homer Tekonsha
Village voters in Athens Burlington Homer and Tekonsha in Galion County cast light turnouts. In Athens two tickets contested with Harrison’s Citizens ticket narrowly winning. Homer saw large turnout with Bond defeat on water works. Tekonsha and Burlington ran single-ticket contests electing officers.
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Athens
Burlington
Homer
Tekonsha
Tekorsha
Galhonn Oo
Athens Thera
Independent
Citizens
Mr. Harrison
Aaron H., Harrison
Frank A. Eastman
Trenanier
George Greenfield
John S. Palmer
Fred
Homer P
Board of Supervisors
Henry O. Cook
Charles R. Church
Harmon F. Shear
Wim
Andrews
Ross B. de- Bow
Albert E. Hutter
Ansessor
David FT. Janca
Frank May
IL A. Doolittle
B, Williams
New Election Law Requires Consecutive Ballot Numbering
The new spring election will implement Act No. 214 of 1901. ballots must be uniform in size and white paper with consecutive numbers on the front corner. Each elector's name enters the enrolling clerk, and the ballot number is matched to the name at the booth.
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Tim
Hall
Suuil
Board of Inspectors
Battle Creek Citizens Plan Kellogg Sanitarium Rebuild
A mass meeting in Battle Creek appointed a five member committee to discuss with Dr Kellogg rebuilding the burned sanitarium. Public opinion favored substantial city aid to back Kellogg as he plans a world class sanitarium. Q O Post claimed he would fund a rival project if Kellogg left Battle Creek. Kellogg dismissed Post offering, noting borrowing rates and that he could secure funds at three percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Dr. Kellogg
Stirs Up Kulp The Postal System And The Public
A reader challenges Father Baart and argues socialism as common ownership of production. The piece defends cooperative government control of air, oil, coal, and postal services as public goods, favoring a cooperative commonwealth over capitalism. It cites Rockefeller and public schools as examples and cautions against private concentration of essential resources. Brandis A. Evans notes in Battle Creek, March 5, 100%.
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Moon
Father Baart
Marshall
Church
Inventor
Mr. Inventor
Rockefeller
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ovary
Sovislisa
Major Newell J. Kelsey Dies in Lansing Home
Major Newell J. Kelsey a prominent Mason Elk and ex register of deeds died suddenly at his Lansing home after heart neuralgia. Born June 28 1842 in West Leroy Calhoun county he served in the Civil War rising to first lieutenant with the Merrill Horse. Funeral services were held in Lansing Battle Creek and West Leroy with surviving children Florence Maud and Hazel and brother Crawford Kelsey.
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Newell J. Keleny
Lansing Cama
Deceunsed
West Leroy
Calhoun County
Second Michigan Cavalry
South Missouri C Cavalry
Merrill Horse
Land
Charles City
State Agricultural Society
Lansing
Major Melsey
Leroy
Major Kelsey
Toyo
Ellis
Tuler
Knights of Pythias
Battle Creek
Florence
Maud
Hazel
Lyssader Cole
Crawford Kelsey
Bin
Lana'ing
Weat ‘Leroy
Municipal Affairs Council Meeting Adopts Water Bond Premium
At the Monday evening session all members attended except Alderman Court. Minutes approved. Finance chair Miller recommends selling $16,000 water works and lighting bonds to Fire National Bank of St Johns at 87-10 premium, a better deal than 217.60 premium. Semiannual salaries ordered paid. Dr Foote bill for Harvey Diver smallpox case approved at 149.25. Electric railway gang to stay 40 feet from sewer manholes. Mrs Hamilton thanks council for action on her husband’s death. funeral to be at Mayor Powell’s residence. Marshal’s time roll 18.75. Meeting adjourned for one week to May ? instead of 7.
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Ald
Miller
Firaé National Bank of
St. Johns
Foote
Harvey Diver
Dean
Powell
Mra CG
A. Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
High School Field Day Delegates Elect Officers in Battle Creek
Delegates from Marshall Kalamazoo and Battle Creek high schools met at the Battle Creek office of Superintendent W G Coburn on May 29 to set a date for the annual Helamazoo River High School Athletic Association field day. Officers elected were President Allwards Battle Creek Secretary Moser Marshall and Treasurer Gould Kalamazoo. The field day program includes 120 yard hurdles and several jumping events, with some events previously held dropped.
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Marshall
Kalamazoo
Battle Creek
Mat Bat
W.G. Coburn
Sud
Hkelawad
Wmeasera
Moscw
Peck
Marchal
Goaid
Gilbert
Kelamazoo
Ranger
Allwards
Moser
Mareball
Real Estate Transfers in Battle Creek and Surrounding Areas
Calhoun County Abstract lists property transfers including Julia A. North to Amos H. Stevens on Main Street Battle Creek for 1650 dollars, and numerous deeds in Battle Creek, Bedford, Tekonaba, Penfield, Athens, and Homer with sums from 25 to 1800 dollars. Names include Nichols, Fiske, Crouch, Stafford, Gibbs, Green, and Godfrey among others.
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Calhoun County Abstract Company
Hatch Block
Julia A. North
Amos H. Stevens
Main Street
Battle Creek
Alonzo B. McBeth
Lorenzo Craft
Sidney
W. J. McMillen
Roge A. Ball
North Avenue
Charles Nichola
Sidney S. Fiske
Bedford
Morgan
Board of Health
Leroy
Lewis Cole
Milan E. White
Athens
Anna G. Green
Charles J. Aryabrigh
Souwer
Charles Merritt
Joseph Ff. Crouch
Andrew C. Stafford
Penfield
Joseph
Gibbs
Ulu M. Cavanagh
Tory
Homer
Joseph, Crouch
Cliff Street
Mott
Barther Creek
Mattie
Godfrey Et al
George VerValin
Warner Addition
Allon
Murder charge sparks pursuit across Battle Creek
Arthur Lake, sought for the murder of his father in law John D. Kelley of Kelama, leaped from an interurban near Battle Creek and was captured by Chief Boyle and Deputy Sheriff Tobin of Jackson. He denied Kelley’s death, claimed travel to Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, and admitted past quarrels with Kelley while boasting about his military service. The crime, tied to a robbery motive, left Kelley unconscious and dead days later, with pockets rifled of cash. Ads follow.
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Arthur Lake
Kelama- 200
Battle Creek
Boyle
Tobin
Jackson
John D. Kelley
Lake
Kxlamaxoo
Kelley
Hoe
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Ponncels
W. H. Elston
Arthur E. Fox
Illage
Henry O
Cook
KL Allen
Rurlingtos
W.D Wood
Eben Q. Garten
Treasuror
A. D. Starke
Byron M. Engle
Geo
O. Cole
Frank Ashley
Dan Potere
Welloge
Post
Brandis A. Evi
Heal En Tate
Cortwight & Binsr
Win
Register of Deeds
Leaver
Tonday
Municipal Affairs
Hiey
Tie
Kelawasco Silver High School
Haid
Malemazoo
Swariwuet d
Breadebaw
Laura L. Hayes
Rollin J. Harlow
Siro
Ella M. Purdy
William Able
Tekousha
Thunder
Mary JJ. Smith
North
John H. Johnson
Margaret John
Hattie Crack
Mondey
Hillieg
Rocky Mountainey
Swartwout
Swartwoue
Tub
Ohio
Kate
Matthiay
Brend
Starr Bekery
Medhal
Perces
Marshall Wagon & Windmill Co
G. CG
Bentley & Son
Props
Dale Cheap
Star Bakery
Frank L. van Arman
Hi. A. Tillotson
Public Justice of the Peace
Offoe
Athiate Street
J. W Bredshaw
Shepherd's
Coke
Geuwine
Rocky Mountain
Mic EU Mudie
Madison
Svedrwour
Tire
Dinemores
Dy. BE. B
Drig Sture
Physicians Directory
Starr King Church
Ph.c
Greene's
W. Prospect
George H. Greene
Renaerce
North Fagles
Helen J. Parker
Tals St
Jefferson
Oalla
Mansion St
Jefferson St
W. HH. Rowland
LT. L. Uronin State
F. G. Powers
WELOR
Marshall, Mich
BK. Schley
R. Schley
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