Powell for Mayor and Union Silver City Nomination
Union Silver City convention at GQ Tuesday night nominated John Powell for mayor along with N G Brown for recorder and John Hertkorn for treasurer, with E J Dennison and David Cunningham chosen for justices of the peace and Roy Grant as school inspector. The meeting was orderly, adjourned after officers were sworn in, and the ticket received broad backing in a harmonious vote.
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Choice of
Union
Silver City
Union Silver City
GQ. A. BR
John Powell
WN. Wright
W. A. Lane
E. G. Sandy
Judge Lane
BR. F. Grant
Dr. Foote
J. 0. Keuble
J. M. Moses
Foley Rose Oniline
Foote
Anauimous
Mr. Powell
O. S. Joy
G. Brown
J. J. Fahey
John Herthorn
Andrew Flynn
BE. J. Dennison
David Conningham
O. T. Fletcher
Roy Grant
Cranty
Etn. Wright
Lusk Chapin Wedding at Marengo Home
A wedding was held Thursday evening March 22 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. BE Crispin in Marengo. Their daughter May married Mr. Thomas Lusk of Eckford in a ceremony by Rev. BE Emmons. About 160 relatives and guests attended. a wedding supper followed and many presents signified high regard for the couple.
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BE. F. Crispin
Marengo
May
Thomas 2. Lusk
Eckford
BE. Wi. ] Emmons
Methodist Church
R. Brinkerhoff
George Kellogg
Dughter
Grind
Rapids
St. Parker
Battle Creek
Twains
Bessie
Tilsini
May Conger
Jonesville
Eo Moore
Litchfield
Small Pox Suit Seeks Clearer City Claim Response
Judge Smith orders further answer in Hattie Orrek vs Board of Supervisors case. City Attorney Waileigh of Battle Creek argues Prosecutor Hateh’s initial reply to the city’s statement was unclear and requests more detail. The suit concerns a 1,100 dollar reduction in smoke or gum related by the board at a last fall meeting.
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Hattie Orrek
Board of Supervisors
Smith
Waileigh
Battle Creek
Hateh
Denial from Ingersoll on Wisner interview charges
George Ingersoll mails to The News denying Wisner’s claim that he received 240 from the Showers estate for charges. He says the payment was a much smaller amount, mainly for a matter outside probate, with only a small expense sum in the estate. Marshall, March 25, 1900.
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George Ingersoll
A. C. Wisner
Ingersoll
Wisner
Showers
Gronae Ingersee
Marshall
Langridge Dead at 24 in Marshall Township
Charles Howard Langridge aged 24 died at his parents’ home in Marshall Township at 3 AM from peritonitis. He was a grandson of Mrs. Annie Lockton of Marshall. funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at their residence, interment at Oakridge cemetery. Also notes Marshall theatre engagement by Mack-Fenton Stock Company with Wilbur Mack Isabel Fenton et al. Prices 10-20 cents, reserve seats at Swartwout’s. thanks to Baptist church choir and pallbearers.
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Charles Howard Langridge
Stephen Langridge
Marshall
Annie Lockton
A. W. Lockton
Battle Creek
Richard Lockton
Oakridge Cemetery
Opera
Mack-Fenton Stock Company
Wilbur Mack
Isabel Fenton
Iis
Me Fille
May
Wilbur Muck
Wills G. Sweet
Priges
Swartwout
B. Hughes
Mead Replies to Drain Office Probe in Calhoun County
County Drain Commissioner Mead denounces the investigative committee and its methods in a full public reply. He argues drain funds are not county money, defends the office as quasi judicial, and urges itemized accounting for overtime and expenses charged to individual drains.
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Mead
Chas
B. Mead
Calhoun
Ollicy
Dora
Henry
Mr. Wilkins
A. W. Gifford
A. D. Eldred
Teltonsha
Board of Supervicors
Uiem
Drain
Supreme Court Hus
Recourse on the Commissioner and Overtime Allegations
A speaker contends recourse lies with the people rather than the prosecuting attorney and urges public access to drain books in Marshall. He criticizes overtime allowances under the auditing board since 1907, accuses Squire Flint and allies of prior favoritism, and questions Henry’s past judicial conduct and propriety in Battle Creek.
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Marahail
Henry
City approves franchise for new railroad line
AML Miller secured approval for a franchise with Frishie promising work soon. The council, delayed by caucuses, adopted the ordinance after Miller and Frisbie defended the terms. The plan allows single tracks, no interpark turnouts, and city paying any necessary lighting upgrades. The road will start from Battle Creek to the county seat, with work to begin promptly.
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Ald
Anson
Bordine
Brown
Joy
Guy
Herthorn
Ald. Miller
Als
Greenfield
J. N. Roos
Bie
Miller
Frisbie
Prisbie
Battle Creek
Momaw & Briggel
Wisner Replies to Moon Chronicle on County Aftermath
A Marshall reader letters outlines Wisner’s view of a county treasurer error of 60 dollars and asserts a broad investigation is needed. He argues Chronicle and Moon push unverified claims and accuses Republican operators of bias while urging a grand jury and exposing alleged public graft in Calhoun County.
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A. ©. Wisner
Wisner
Battle Creek Journal
Henry
Luevyer
Alcore
Board of Supervisors
Marshall News
Frank Turner
Scott Wield
Ar. A. M. Minty
Calhoun County
Chronicle
Ae Wisson
Moon
Marshall
W.J. Gregg
Ingersoll
Stephen F. Snyder
Chronicle-Expounder-Statesman
Probate
Chronicle-Statesman
Henrys
Calhoun ‘County
Sca
Knox Stomach Tablets Promote Natural Sleep Aid
An advertisement claims sleeplessness signals health imbalance and promotes Knox Stomach Tablets as a blood purifying, liver activating remedy. It asserts the tablets cure dyspepsia by removing impurities, not aiding digestion, and offers a fifty cent box of fifty doses through druggists.
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Bevin
Knox
Smalley Nominated At Townsends's Meeting For Mayor
The Republican convention at Arbeiter hall nominated I N Smalley for mayor after three ballots failed to produce a majority for others. Townsend, not renominated, had nine ballots on the first count but declined to run. Townsend and friends showed mixed support, while Smalley secured the ticket along with Lawrence E Page for recorder and J J DeShane for treasurer. H H Miller for justice of the peace long term and H S Peck for short term were named, with Charles Day as school inspector. The committee chair was H E Winsor and the convention adjourned.
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Arbeiter Hall
Union Silver
N. Smalley
Townsend
Statesman
Gregg
H. E. Winsor
H. E. Hollon
Plagaanting
W.E. Bosley
Lawrence E. Page
J. J. DeShane
H. H. Miller
H. I. Peck
Charles Day
Big Sparring Exhibition at Opera House Friday Night
The athletic club stages a large sparring exhibition at the opera house Friday night headlined by a long advertised ten round bout between Dave Lewis and Peter Jackson of this city. Both fighters are in good form and aim to win. Arthur Taylor of the Royal faces Risdale of Albion in a noted contest. Risdale No. 7 previously battled Taylor and remains regarded as a clever foe. Also wrestling matches and other events on the bill. Ed
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Opera House
Dave Lewis
Peter Jackson
Gnd
Aso le
Arthur Taylor
the Royal
Risdale
Albion
Arthur
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N. G. Brown
John Bertkorn
E. J. Bennison
Davi Ganningham
Uamenlous
John Hertkorn
Justice of the Peace
E. J. Dennison
David Cunningham
Lusk-Chapin Wedding
Todge
A.C. Wiener
C. H. Langridge
Phunk
Baptist Choir
Baptist Church
Maus. L
Eealieg
Heury
Council
Frederick Rowley
Aml Miller
Frishie
Hattle Creek Journal
Smalley
Will
Nakota
I. N. Smalley
Lawrence S. Page
J.J. Deshane
H. S. Peck
Chas. Day
Au Buleenes
George Southworth
V. A. Lepper
Miles Townsend
W. E. Bosley
Y. A. Lepper
E. J. Marshall
Pete Jackson
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