Condensed Milk Co Seeks City Lease and New Health Official
Alderman court discussed Condensed Milk Co Limited petition seeking a lease near water power bounded by Maple street and the river with a side track. The electric light and water board endorsed, paying $1.00 yearly rent. Dr Joy elected milk inspector as an adjourned Board of Health session followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Court
Abaoits
Marshall Condensed Milk Co. Limited
Maple Street
Marshall Avenue
Michigan Central Railroad
Electric Light and Xyater
Als
Miller
Electric Light and Water Board
Fhe Council
Condensed Milk Co
Board of Electric Light and Water Commissioners
State
Prospect Strenta
Powell
Dean
Hamilton
Smyth
Egeler
Flynn
Fire Department
Julius Nagle
Wolverine Hose Co
Foreman
John, Hinay
John Miers
Thomas Wallace
Frank Krauss
James Donovan
Andrew Bourke, Jr
Ed Luscher
Rank Biney
John Quinn
John Miller
Jacob Klauembush
Resena Hook & Ladder Co
William Hartman
Waltz
John Wiseman, Jr
John Wisel
Charles Kuppis
Charles Hartman
Henry Vogt
John Huter
Joseph Sheridan
Parrinville Fire Department
Fordman
G. B. Pages
William Katz
Almon Cooley
Thomas Morey
Gilbert Lathrop
Robert Lathrop
Carles Prior
Charlee Prior, Sr
Clifford Page
Alie Owens
von Raub
J. W. Bradshaw
H. J. Hyde
Grant
Charles Lutz
Mill Pond
Hoxas
Electric
Billa
J.$. White & Co
W.J. Dowsett
Moton
Hageler
Grant Harrington
Board of Health
Joy
Adopted child cruelly treated in sensational case
Prosecutor Hatch secured a warrant before Justice Merrill as Deputy Sheriffs Bush and Furner arrested Mr and Mrs Van Vorhees of Lyon Lake for extreme cruelty to their adopted daughter. The 15 year old girl, adopted from Coldwater state home seven years ago, had been ill treated, prompting state agents to intervene and remove her to Lyon Lake. Investigations continue with potential startling developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
Hatch
H. A. Whitney
Coldwater
Bush
Lyon Lake
Calhoun WCTU Elects Officers at Albion Gathering
The Calhoun County WCTU annual convention concluded at Albion with elections for the ensuing year. Officers named include President Mrs Phoebe A Gould of West Leroy, Corresponding Secretary Mrs Helen Upright of Albion, Recording Secretary Mrs Henry Sloan of Tekonsha, and Treasurer Mrs D E Eddy of Albion. A private sale lists four work horses near Marshall, with grazing and stabling details noting locations north of the city park.
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Albion
Calhoun County
Mrsa
Phoebe A. Gould
West. Leroy
Helen’ Upright
Marshall City Park
Gro
R. Tiveay
Cement posts could spark new Marengo industry
John F. Martin, a well known Marengo farmer, has secured a patent for a cement post and plans to manufacture and market the item. A seven foot post four by five inches in diameter is shown at John Ouzais's North Mulberry Street residence. A stock company may be formed with J. M. Hatch and John Cuzzing pledging stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Martin
Marengo
John Ouzaiis
Mulberry Street
Messrs
J. M. Hatch
John Cuzzing
Post
Narrow Escape From Bon Fire Charms Four Year Old
The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Boyce narrowly escaped fatal burns Sunday afternoon at her grandparents home on West Mansion street when her clothing caught fire. Neighbors rushed to extinguish flames while Dr Houston treated burns to her chin and left side. Her condition is reported as hopeful for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Boyce
Ernest Boyen
J. 3
Hinile
West Mansion Street
Houston
Marshall Woodmen Lodge Hosts Battle Creek Guests
A Thursday April 26 red letter day at Marshall camp No. 2360 Modern Woodmen featured a big evening at Maccabee hall. Battle Creek degree team led an exhibition drill for ten initiates including Mayor Powell and James Hughes. Afterward a banquet, music, and a 12:15 train departure crowned the royal entertainment. Local lodge invited Battle Creek to visit next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Camp
Maccabee Hall
Marshall Lodge
Battle Creek
Mayor Powell
James Hughes
Vern Gibba
Dr. Harris
A. H. Wilder
Bert Lewis
James Walkinghaw
Mr. Burns
Battle Creek Lodge
Beleaguered foreman W E McCarthy attacked at Grass Lake
A laborer George Wilson allegedly struck W E McCarthy foreman with a stone tied to a handkerchief on a street near a hotel. McCarthy, a foreman on the Jackson to Ann Arbor electric road, sustained a heavy wound and Wilson was jailed in Jackson awaiting examination. Wilson faces trial May 3 with bonds set at $400.
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Grass Lake
Boland Electric Road
George Wilson
W. B. McCarthy
McCarthy
Wilson
Jackson
Dean
West Mansion Street
Ann Asbor
Iice
W.E. McCarthy
New Battle Creek Opera House Company Formed
Articles filed for Battle Creek Theater Company Limited to build and run a new opera house. Capital stock $45,000 in 4,500 shares of $10 each. 106 stockholders. Ten percent paid in, remaining in monthly installments. Officers: President B C Nichols. Vice President C F Bock. Treasurer F P Boughton. Secretary BD Smith. Manager O W Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeke Daskam
Battle Creek Theater Company, Limited
B. C. Nichols
C F. Bock
F. P. Boughton
BD. &. Smith
O. W. Post
Change in Cincinnati Northern leadership sparks merger talk
A Tuesday or Monday change in railroad circles saw Joseph L. Seaman resign as vice president and secretary of the Cincinnati Northern. He is replaced by O. E. B. Sehhaff, Big Four general manager. Rumors say the Cincinnati Northern division between Allegan and Toledo will resume the old Detroit, Toledo & Milwaukee name, with larger consolidation expected under General Samuel Thomas and Joseph L. Seaman as officers as the system grows toward a unified region.
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Joseph L. Seaman
Cincinnati Northern
O. E B. Sehhaff
Big Four
Allegan
Toledo
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo & Milwaukee
Ohio Southern
Lima Northern
Samuel Thomas
New York
Smallpox Cases Reported in Les Township
Health Officer Foote was notified that Mrs. Ernest Cushman of Les township, in the city Friday, is down with smallpox. It is a genuine case but very mild. Several others in the township are reported sick with the disease, and several persons in the city are believed exposed.
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Foote
Ernest Cushman
Les Township
Annual Jubilee of K and L GO T M in Calhoun County
The executive committee of the county camp of the K and L C T M met in Homer and decided to hold the annual county jubilee in Calhoun County here on Thursday June 20. The event will feature a big program with participation by red black and white followers and sports at the fair grounds. The marshal is not yet assigned to the county camp but may take part in the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Fhr.man
Bordell
Wayne County
Supreme Court
Green
Cemetery Board of Control
Jackson
Lota
William Son
Board of Control
Hudson
Pibble Streets
Dean
Homer
Cent
Endowment to Nicholson Institute for Deaf Ear Drums
A wealthy donor cured of deafness gives 10000 to the Nicholson Institute to assist deaf people unable to obtain the Ear Drums. Address listed as No. 0615, The Nicholson Institute, 790 Mae 4 e.
Marshall Boys Beat Battle Creek 14 to 0 in Six Innings
Marshall high school routed Battle Creek 14 to 0 in six innings at the fair grounds. Wardley pitched well, Holzable starred at short, and Mumaw, Grant, and Deuel contributed in a one sided win. The game lasted 1 hour 45 minutes with a fair attendance and was followed by a scheduled match against Oliver.
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Fairgrounds
Wardley
Atyle
Holzable
Battle Creek Boys
Johnason
Hallett
Ford
Brycs
Grant
Marshall
Walker
Johnson
Battle Creek
Allwards
Balla
Aecord
Marshall Mumany
Devel
Marshallites
Moses
Deue
Pase
Toyo
Walkers
Marshall Fellows
Sloan
Marshall Boys
Marshall Battle Creek Mumaw
Johnson Grant
Pord
Graff
Lfield Allwardt
Walker Moses
Iffield Hopkins Hindena
Rourke
Curtis
Oliver
Battle Creek Marriage Licenses and Contagious Catarrh Advice
A list shows marriage licenses for William Horn and Clara Woodbull, Benjamin Lawe and Stella Clark, Richard L. Stone, and Mildred L Rosebrook, all Battle Creek or nearby, along with old warnings about dangerous mercury containing products for catarrh. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Care from Toledo company, claiming no mercury, internal use, and urging purchase from druggists at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Horn
Clara Woodbull
Battle Creek
Benjamin Lawe
Stella Clark
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Dr. Joy
City Step Laundry
Proprietors
Frank van Vorhees
Tuatice Merrill
Sherif Furner
Develoments
Knill
Egill
Kuill
Kuills
Port Huron
Mishs
J FE. Martin
Mirnest Boyce
William E. M’carthy
Sutchley
New Opera House
The
Rd News
Fonwrph Il, Seaman
C. Be, Schaff
My Four
Dire
Queen City
Richard L. Stone
Mildred L Rosebrook
Grand Rapids
Hall
I. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Pilla
Pryparshall Wagon & Windmill Co
Funiture
E. B. Hughes
Physicians Directory
Starr King Church
Greene's Drug Store
Prospect St
George H. Greene
M. D
State Street
Fagie St
Helen M. Parker
Central Bloch
John Butler
Rooma
Fred Lt
Harris
Smiley
Calla
Chas. J. Carson
Post Graduatie Hospital
Chicago
Ores Buard
W. Hi. Rowland
Dentis
Ofice
T. L. Cronin
N. B. Sherman
Neweruc
Hart's
B. & Brewer's Ary
Corner St
Marshall Ave
Wellch
Marshall, Mich
Ual I Metal
Kimball
W. H. Kimball & Co
Chicago, al
H. M. Ziegter
Battie Creek
R. L. Jackson
J. MM
North Hamilton Bt
Shepherd's
Catarket
Greases Drug Store
Sin
Wilk Ron Ap
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