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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1901
Page
3
Chauncey Wicks received a pension increase to 17 per month. An April report lists 39 marriage licenses, seven divorces filed, and various local notices from Battle Creek including civil actions, road work, and memorial day planning.
The Cincinnati Northern Railroad will run a special excursion to Toledo on Sunday May 6. The train leaves here at 7 42 p m and arrives in Toledo at 11 35 a m The round trip fare is 1 00 with one day limit A special 1 25 round trip rate applies to those returning on Monday May 7 on regular Toledo trains at 11 15 a m and 2 40 p m Children aged 6 to 12 pay half adult rate An attraction is a Toledo Grand Rapids baseball game.
The Michigan Central Railroad promotes a special excursion train from Battle Creek to Kalamazoo on Sunday May 6. Departure 11 20 p m from Battle Creek and 7 30 p m from Kalamazoo. Round trip fare 30 cents Kalamazoo 50 cents. Children ride at reduced fare. Bicycles checked free. Also advertising Good Luck flour from Rice Creek mill and other flour products. Phone for groceries 178.
Dr L A Dixon proprietor of the Electric somatium in the Winslow block at Battle Creek and Daniel P Sheridan of this city were arrested after a noon Friday altercation in front of Tom Shepard's meat market. Dixon claimed he was stabbed. Sheridan charged Dixon with assault and battery. Examinations were set for next Friday. Also an unrelated pension claims ad appears for Coldwater firm offering free consultations May 2 and 3.
Ham Coleman of Johnstown township near Battle Creek shot himself in the heart around 10 o clock. A farmer, he was about years old and leaves six children. Officials cite illness from cancer and the recent death of his wife as possible motives.
A large blaze at the Battle Creek sanitarium laundry and warehouse occurred this morning around dawn. Loss estimated at $3,000, fully insured. Fire fueled by overheated clothes from steam pipes.
A compact timetable lists numerous gatherings across towns. Events include dances, lodge conventions, Epworth League meetings, teacher associations, court openings, festivals, and bank and telegraph group meetings. Notable dates cover May 7 to July 18, with multiple cities: Battle Creek Kalamazoo Ann Arbor Grand Rapids Flint and more.
Albion April 26. Mary Roberts three year old daughter of William Roberts painter and paper hanger died after being struck by a southbound Lake Shore train at Monroe street crossing. Her five year old brother escaped, train halted, she died at 3 30 this afternoon. Parents receive community sympathy and warning to keep children off tracks.
Lincoln Neb April 26. W J Bryan released a statement saying he has no intention of seeking a third presidential nomination. He would not be editing a paper if he sought another run and would support democratic principles and trusted enforcers. He pledges no vendettas and values present political battles over past allegiances.
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