Local News Highlights From Bend City Area
Local notes report on births and illnesses, politics, school reps, and social events. Details include births in Hart Street and Kalamazoo, district oratorical plans, moves and deaths, hotel leases, and a smallpox scare near Burlington, with legal and legislative items and a fire incident on Tanover Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satie Plankenhorn
Mattie Milley
Blansh Grahan
andtMes
El.al. Vogt
Hart Street
George Eipper, Jr
Lute Tarney
Niles
Michigan Central Raw
Electric Road
Svork
Lamson & G Crowley
Son of minister linked to Michigan horse thief ring
La Porte Indiana dispatch reports James B. Pratt, son of Rev. Jd Pratt now in Wharton, faces arrest on horse stealing charges in Michigan after a prior prison sentence. He was believed killed in an atray at Van Wert years ago, but new details tie him to a leading gang in Calhoun County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
United States Senate
Pp. E. Thompson
Nepraska
Thompson
Branch County
Coldwater
Indye
David Thompson
Goldwater
la Porte
Lnd
James RB. Pratt
Marshall
Jeffersonville
Cul‘Noun County
Mich
Pratt
Chicago
Wharton
C. Pratt
Anattray
van Were O
van Wert
Williams
Calhoun County
City Convention and Ward Caucuses Set for Saturday Night
The city votes in spring elections on April 11 with ward caucuses this Saturday and city conventions next Monday. Tickets show light interest with Democrats and Republicans naming candidates for mayor recorder treasurer and other offices. Speakers note cautious turnout as voters prepare for state and county races on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firs Department
John Powell
R. PF. Grant
Erwin DeBeamer
Justice of the Peace
T. N. Wright
J. M. Hibbard
Schoal
Dowel
Republican City
H. J. Hyde
FP. Dobbins
Lawrence
Page
Recorder
J. J. DeShane
A. W. Palmer
L. ©. Calkina
T. J. Mack
James Court
Aiderman
George Goleman
Constable
Sol Knox
Orrin Doud
Joy Tg
John Kelly Wilh
J. Ta. Bean
H. Bordine
Dr. Foote
W. Vletcher
J. C. Keuehl
Board of Supervisors
Captured at Last in Michigan Horse Theft Case
James Pratt, moved from Jeffersonville prison to await Belt shipment, confesses to stealing multiple horses in southern Michigan counties. Michigan authorities plan custody after his Indiana term ends. Pratt reportedly sold the rig to a man near Huelett Park. Sheriff and deputies pursue further details in Lansing. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
James Pratt
Jeffersonville
Belg
Michigan
Calhoun County
Frankfort
Pratt
Lafayette Blakesley
Battle Creek Township
Sherif Williams
Watter
Blakeslee
Huelett Park
Lannsing
Sherif Furner
Franklin
Lansing
Indiana
Obstacles Cleared for Jackson to Grass Lake Rail Line
W A Foote announced Saturday that all obstacles to starting cars on the Jackson and Urban Traction line to Grass Lake have been removed. With the Michigan Central steel bridge east of Michigan Center completed, cars may run between Jackson and Grass Lake soon after May first. F J Bryant and W Bargo met Foote, reducing the contract fulfillment to May 1 and signaling start of heavy timber approaches, grading and pile driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Foote
Grass Lake
Jackson & Urban Traction Company
Jackson
Michigan Central Railroad
Michigan Center
F. J. Bryant
Annual Meeting of the Christian Church Held
The Christian church held its annual meeting with about two hundred members present. Reports showed $2,000 raised, church debt cleared, and $40 net from church socials. Officers elected include Treasurer Miles Townsend and Secretary of Finances Y A B Evans. New pastor Rev B D Hobson was installed. Rev W P Mc Reynolds’s resignation noted with regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Miles Townsend
Clark
H. G. Brooks
H. G. Brooke
Y. A. B. Evans
Louisa Breakey
E. B. Hughes
W. H. Durkee
J. M. Hibbard
Y.A.B. Evans
Mia. A. Calendar
Florence Alexan
Rav
W. P. Mc Reynolds
B.D. Hobson
Twenty Nine Concerns Reported in Calhoun County Denials
The Calhoun county secretary reports list 29 concerns from Barre Crock Joppa Marshall Albion and others. Firms include Marshall Manufacturing Page Brothers Buggy Co. Pyamid Drug Co. A. Stuart Co. Albion Malleable Iron Co. Albion Wind Mill & Implement Co. Albion Buggy Co. Albion Manufacturing Co. and others across Battle Creek Joppa and Albion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Brute Warner
Austin
Barre Crock
Joppa
Marshall End i
Albion, Davis & Gubswell Co
de Fisher
American Mtg
Melean & Swift Go Adams Sanitudant Medical Assasion
Nichole Do Shep
Boano Ca
Kuell Air Broke Co
Duplex Printiie Oy Advance
Whitesher OG
Sherman Mtg Co
American Steam Pump Ca
Union Steam Pump Co
Battle Creek Health Food Co
Stevens& Gordon Co
Battle Creek Brewing Co
Battle Creek
Capital
Pyamid Drug Co
A. Stuart Co
Marsh
Albion Malleable Iron Co
Albion Wind Mill & Implement Co
Albion Buggy Co
Gule Mfg Co
Albion Manufacturing Co
Albion
Marriage Licenses List From Burlington to Battle Creek
A list of marriage licenses issued for couples including A W Gay of Burlington and Frances Eaton of Detroit, Lea Preadwell and Bertha Wood, Leroy's Peter S Putman with Clara A Randall, Homer H Losson and Muriel Stafford, R Percy Roe and Mabel Mead, Benny C Wylie and Edith DeMott, Samuel O C Smith of Battle Creek and Jennie Eaton of Koenville HL, with multiple other entries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Gay
Burlington
Frances Eaton
Detroit
Hocuss Lea KR. Preadwell
Bertha Wood
Lea
Peter S. Putman
Clara A. Randall
Pat
Leroy
Homer H. Losson
Muriel Stafford
Battle Creek
R. Percy Roe
Mabel Mead
Benny C. Wylie
Edith DeMott
Sewer Case Dominates City Meeting and Sewer Appeal
Treasurer De Shane and Attorney Foley addressed the council on sewer issues while plans to appeal Judge Smith’s ruling dominated the session. Officials debated tapping the main sewer line, funding, polling places, and repairs as bills and bids passed through the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Shane
Foley
A. O. Hyde
John Sanders
East State Street
Recorder Brown
Gallup Atore
Arndts
Bayle Block
Arbeiter Hall
Anpreme Court
M. Powers
Powers
Smth
Supreme Court
Poley
Counsil
Spruce Street
Alderaman Miller
Porter
Southworth
Egeler
Miller
Away
Aldermen Court
Dean
Finance Committee
H. BE. Riggs
J. B. Davis
Michigan University
Will Gill
B. BP. Bryer
Warshul
Sexton
Ds Shane
Dobbins
Marshall Avenue
Mat
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Dick Heyerlanders
Brace Lake
Senator
Barrows
Kalamazoo
Presbyterian Church
Fred Palmiter
James Cole
Orlock
J. E. Long
Bessie
John Schram
Grand Rapids
Lyon Lake Tr. A
Misa Blanche Lamberson
White Ds Co
Board of Registration
W.ro
Releven Lodge
Jacob Showers
Moniluy
Loril Harvey
Hotel Royal
Mises
Anna Barker
Ed van Horn
Rice Creek
Ceresco
American
A. A. Holmes
Moulton
Baptist Church
Stephen
Hulbert
Horace Pattengill
Battle Greek
John M. Swift
Lapeer
Detroit Sunday News-Tribuna
Morgan Bates
Martin Brooks
Bates
Statesman
Hangham
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Robert Smith
G. TI. Campbell
Owosso
M. E. Brown
Socialist Democratic Party
George Eastman
Regenta
University
W. H. Smith
St. Clair
D. J. Jequnerett
Ann Arbor
Ed Slightly
Gillette
J. C. Brown
Burlington Nea
Marke
Adrian
St.John’s Catholic Church
Henry D. Sullivan
HH. E. Holton
Columbus, Marshall & Northeastern Railroad Co
Delos Fall
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Che
Mer
Bill
Margaret. A. Etta
Tanover Street
Joseph Cunningham
Hovee
Hum Hewitt
Toledo
James BK. Pratt
Horen
Abe
Batayette Blakesley
Franklin, Lod
Mary
of the Christian Church
Der
Ileye
Kirk Austhio
Bint
City Father's
Alderman Palmer
Onn
George Preyer
Stite Street
Engle Street
Furniture News
Hughes
Call
L. Jackson
Hamilton St
Jesse Cary
Wright's Corners
Frelonia
Udell Bros
Kheat
Maraball
McEvoy
Mr. Stirler
W.C. Osborn
N. Mulberry St
New Herndon Hotel
Monroy Street
Addie
Wyenit
James M. Rapsher
Syeanarest South
Scie ‘Iad
Kimball
Ww. H. Kimball & Co
Chicago, Til
Mr. Zeigler
H. J. Cori
Real Estate Exchange
U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Baltimore
Lester Curriers
Druggista
Sen
Win
Willians Ipp
Props
Qlaveland
Ohio
W. H. Elston
Biut State
Moat News
Physicians Directory
Starr King Church
Ph.c.m
Greune’da Drug Store
W. Prospect Bs
George H. Greene
M. D
North Fals St
Helen M. Parker
John Butler
Fred
Ll. Harris
Smiley
Atate
Chas. J. Carson, M
Post Graduate Hospital
Toleme
Oita
Martin Block
N. B. Sherman
Praatlow
Hart's
Eb, & Brower’s Dry Gooilsators
Madinen St
Marshall Ave
W. Ti. Rowland
I Crouin Stora
F. G. Powers
DIN
Dental
Welch Bloor Marshall, Mich
R. L. Jackson
J.M. Parsons
Office
North
Rads Square
South Linden Street
J. W. Lester
W. Hanover Si
H. A. Tillotson
Notary Public Justice of the Peace Insurance Agent
Uniicuover
State Street
Shepherd's
Catarket
Greene's
L. P. Huppar
West State
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