17 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
1
A sensational romance unfolds as a young heiress runs away with her driver amid scandal. The tale, branded as a ruinous love affair, traces the heroine’s fall from high society into scandalous notoriety.
Fragmented report outlines an arrest of Mrs Stith in Battle Creek and mentions Alice Fundy and Jane Smith in a broad narrative of personal scandal. It notes a court appearance in Justice Bidwell's court and references a January February registration record and century old clerical figures.
In a case before Judge Merrie White Warthraghtay Henry Senner and Charles Veaste, also called Berner, clash over Veasle’s father’s will. Berner threatens violence, Henry refuses contact, and both are ordered held to keep the peace as bail bonds and a future examination are set.
Fragmentary notes describe a meeting where members discussed applications and dues. The text mentions divisions, teams, and a tally around 300, with unclear references to new applicants and payments. Further context is missing due to damaged text.
Report from March 6, 1899 notes a mill dam break caused by extreme water, damaging walls along the river and scattering crops across lowlands. No injuries reported. City council minutes reference purchases, voter list preparations, and various town expenditures as officials met to address the incident.
The fragment mentions dime novel heroes of Batils and a marshals’ registration notice. It includes names and roles for city election registration and lists ward officials and dates for voter list updates. The text mixes sensational fiction with official public notices and local business promos.
Richard Martin, a complainant and former deputy, alleges in Calhoun County that Ariows, owner of a local saloon, gave intoxicants to a minor. An ex-deputy sheriff connected to the case was arrested, with witnesses and testimony expected in court tomorrow.
Announcement of Democratic-Peoples’-Union-Liveren party caucuses and nomination meetings across Mousshall Starshall Newton and LeRoy townships in March 1899. Meetings set for 2 PM with varying dates to nominate township officers and address other business.
Fragmented report notes start of work in the business district with deliveries beginning midweek. The notice mentions street duties and urban services, but details are unclear. The item summarizes a municipal project affecting local commerce and logistics.
A horse belonging to Mr. Frost at Cincinnati Northern derailed after its foot was caught between rail and plank. Frost plans damages claims against the railroad company alleging fault at the crossing. The report includes unrelated commentary on medical practice and local commerce notices.
A scrambled note mentions a citizenship pledge event at the city offices and a council meeting for election oversight. It references a pledge, attendance by residents, and a Monday evening gathering.
The record lists multiple court actions including Clark appointed an assistant, Meirs Sanderen case not taken up, and various civil matters such as Heatings Tank-Manns, O'Neil-Bak 5, Manning estate, Elms vs 606 FR KR settled out of court. Judgments include Helsenbure vs Millers at $10.38 and criminal entries for Frank Sturtler and Melvins Phelps.
At the Republican convention in Battle Creek Hon. Clement Smith was nominated by acclamation to succeed himself as circuit judge. No other candidates appeared. The report notes the event as the only major business of the meeting.
Exerobady targets the Bar as the popular wheel mason shines this year at Nana's. The article notes a flashy center move and a noted performance drawing attention from locals and patrons.
Town Talk reports various local items including court juror duty for Tadge TiHioteon, store sale of Satis Bugieman's by Young's tiiber shop, Swartsvoet partners dissolving a venture, and multiple residents moving or changing stores. It lists church services at Evangelical church on Sycamore and trees program, plus a fire incident at Warner's residence. Also mentions a Twentieth Century club meeting, a high school oratorical contest in Battle Creek, and a potential appointment of Henry Son as brigade surgeon at Fort Chy Temas with future rank expectations.
Names of couples from Albion Clarendon Pennfield Hamer Newton Jamestown and surrounding areas appear in a fragmentary roll of marriage licenses. Reuben Boyes and Carrie Lee, August Reichow and Alvias Hitz, Gis Collyer and Loic Powers, Edmett Sweet and Nettie Harmax, Iron Heiman and Augusta Pietzel, Kay Chamberlain and Mary Smith, Albert Sahray and Anna Romme, W B Frederick and Anns Boin, Hans Salting and D D Raymond, Doolittle Panaa and Laie Balle Hats are in the record with multiple Albion and Penafield ties.
The report by Chairman Cannon estimates total appropriations for the Fifty-fifth Congress at 673 053 000 with 422 469 000 charged to the Spanish War. He compares ordinary expenditures to the Fifty-fourth Congress, notes pensions and war costs, and discusses fiscal responsibility amid territorial gains.
Local notes list Henry N. French Marie Sprague J B King and son Mrs 7 H Merritt Dr Eugene Miler Miss Hell Convin Miss Gertrude Smith Mrs P Merrill and Mrs H M Merrill visiting recent days in town from Battle Creek Marshall and nearby areas. Generals and other residents also mentioned plus a planned trip to Cleveland for millinery openings.
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