Local Briefs Highlight Wackbirds and Civic News
Wackbirds appear in town as Rudolph Roche recovers. March 3 and 2s exams set for AR hall. Dobbins to install sanitation in flat shop. Births noted. Ismy Wibbley to sail April 11 from London to this city. Council races spark as Walter Clark urged to run as Republican alderman. Patrol of patent awards and electric railroad work update. Death of Albion G A R member Holge Schermerhorn. funeral private. Numerous small notices on community events, labor, and local business filings.
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Rudolph Roche
Dobbins
Frank Andre
Eckford
James J. McGuire
Albion
Detroit
Roarke
Baptist Church
W.T. Dowsett
Michigan Central Depot
Walter Clark
Merritt C. Gilbert
Battle Creek
A. S. Huxley
Atheste
Hi. P. Bonner
Ismy Wibbley
London
Stoumier St. Paul
Anual
Arbeiter Juniors
DU. C
Arbeiter Dial
Abram VanVoorheus
Verona
Lyon Lake Cemetery
Railroad News on Engine Repairs and Labeling
Lake Shore engine No 23 is in the shop for a color change and repairs. Michigan Central caping No 6c takes plates on cost local. Ed Kelley assists in the storeroom with Birchau, Andrew Wlynn aids in Mr Link's office. Moore works the slop Engines and undergoes repairs. Hol Betley returns after a few days rest. Yan Iouk adds to the list of crew in the stairs. Cincinnati Northern freight cars move to Michigan Central and Lake Shore for lettering D TP WL. A machine from Jackson shop arrives and is fed to grill man bolts in engine 14s firs Lox.
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Lake Shore
Michigan Central
Ed Kelley
Birchau
Andrew Wlynn
Link
Moore
Hol Betley
Hu Loney
Yan Iouk
Cinginnati Nortien
Shore
Au Aip
Jackson
Engine 14
Local Marriage Licenses and Vendors Listed
Floyd Keynoud of Lee and Kine Moist of Clarence. Pred Basler and Myrtie Ucidwell of Homer. Gbherles Woodworth and Mvangies bicDermolr of Pepstick. Ghurlow Schuyler and Jennetta Clark of Battle Creek. Go te Feygout & Sons for all dress goods and trimmings.
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Floyd Keynoud
Lee Snd Kine Moist
Clarence
Pred Basler
Myrtie Ucidwell
Homer
Gbherles Woodworth
Mvangies bicDermolr
Pepstick
Ghurlow Schuyler
Jennetta Clark
Battle Creek
Go Te Feygout & Sons
Why Divide Calhoun Battle Creek Tax Row
A Battle Creek tax dispute roars to life as local figures mock a Moon article by GO W Post and accuse Calhoun county supervisors of unfairly shifting tax burdens. The piece blasts a two hundred million dollar building plan while arguing Battle Creek bears 61 percent of county taxes, and nearby townships pay far less, urging residents to demand fair statewide taxation and to reject government overreach.
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Nawet Somo
Battle Greek
GO. W. Post
Battle Creek
Congresjman Gardner
James Henry
Treasury
Table Creek
Pottle Creek
Post
Lanning
Witpeasea
Michigan February mortality report and local notes
Michigan records show 2,665 deaths in February, down 160 from January, with 16.3 deaths per 1,000 population. Infant deaths totaled 422, ages 1 to 4 years numbered 150, and those over 65 reached 97. Calhoun County reported 57 deaths, including 7 under 1, 1 aged 1–4, and 25 over 65. Pneumonia caused 12 deaths, cancer 4, tuberculosis 22 in Bare Orsek and Albion. County Clerk Austin critiques delayed township reporting and urges registrars to obtain fees for returns. Also includes assorted local ads for Laxative Bromo Quinine, Bradshaw’s Toilet Soap, and Kiehlidwy’s shoe shop.
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Michigan
Calhoun County
Ux Albion
Mis
Austin
James Court Dead Aged 62 Led Marshall Poultry Works
James Court died Thursday at 6 10 am at his home on East State Street from Brights disease. He was born in England in November 183X and immigrated as a young man. He married Selina Williams in Augusta in 1862, moved to Marshall in 1876, and built a leading cold storage business with branch plants in Allegan Augusta Bellevue Homer and Jonesville. A Republican, he served as interimman from the first ward and belonged to the National Union and A U W. He is survived by two sons Frank and Reuben and a daughter Miss Kite. his wife died nine days earlier. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from his residence Burns in Oakridge.
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James Court
Eass State Street
Bright
Mr. Court
England
Augusta
Selenia Williams
Marshall
Alnes
Court
Allegan
Bellevue
Homer
Jonesville
National Union
A. 4
Burglary Attempt Hits Local Store and Depot
Thieves entered Shemry Phelps general merchandise store and the T. and M. Depot in Cerescoy Tuesday morning around 3 oclock. They tried to tap the safe but failed, forcing entry with chisels. No valuables were found missing. the intruders fled after being detected, leaving the section house stripped of tools and ready for disposal. Mr Phelps, a well known city resident, notes no apparent loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shemry Phelps
Phelps
Puasars
Asa
First Christian church Marehall annual meeting summary
The annual meeting of the First Christian church of Marehall on a Friday afternoon featured reports from church departments, a roll call with testimonies, and a bountiful supper. Birthday offerings of about 42 dollars covered unpaid expenses, allowing the year to begin debt free. A musical program led by Mrs. Calender followed, and officers for the year were elected for church, Sunday school, Young Christian Endeavor, auxiliary, and united brotherhood units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Marehall
A. Galender
Probate Court Docket Notice of Multiple Estates
Tadge Lane to present ca3ea in probate Court next week on March 24 for Estate of Guily Van Zant claims last day and Estate of Thea R. Glase claims last day. License to sell real estate for Estate of Geo Errington. Probate of will for Estate of Wm Blackett and Estate of Henry Jurand. March 2? Estate of Phebs Hutchins claims last day March 27 final account for Frances M. Burchard discharge. Estate of Richmond Kiegu sain? fine account. March 23 Estate of Saraiz Mack guardian appointment March 29 Estate of Augustus Handall probate of will. Hearing claims of F A Wadleigh for Estate of Rich w Kon? Kinguian. Estate of David Henning bearing of claims.
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Tadge Lane
Guily
van Zant
Thea R. Glase
Wstate
Geo. Errington
Wm. Blackett
Henry Jurand
Phebs &. Hutchins
Clains
Frances M
Burchard
Richmond Kiegusao
Saraiz
Mack
Augustus Handall
Richwond Kinguian
F. A. Wadleigh
David Henning
Railway Costs And Historical Notes From England To Seattle
The excerpt covers historical railway land use in England and Wales, noting about 124 acres per mile of completed track as a long standing pattern. It recalls early railways with wooden rails at Newcastle and horse-drawn cars, references a proposed steel viaduct in Seattle and its cost, and cites 1901 fuel-cost reductions across English railways. It also mentions Belgian whistle regulations and two-tone whistle devices for crowded stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wales
Newcastle
Mulleoud Qen
Seattle
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