Marshall Grain Elevator Fire Damages 800 Loss Insured
A grain elevator of the Cincinnati Northern railroad burned after an explosion in the engine room caused by a kerosene lamp. Firemen fought flames within minutes, saving the building, while 3,000 bushels of grain and 160 bags of beans were lost. damage estimated at 800 dollars, fully insured. The incident occurred just after 5 PM near the freight house. Alvah Daberteaux attempted to extinguish flames but could not reach the pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Wagon and Wind Mill
Marshall
Cincinnati Northern Railroad Company
Alvah Daberteaux
West Green Street
W. W. Lewis
Whalen
Christian Church
Flynn
Elsevator
H. J. Coleman
Elevator to Be Rebuilt After Incident Says Coleman
Mr Coleman states he carried no insurance as the damaged shaft will be rebuilt. The plan confirms reconstruction of the elevator, outlining steps and timeline for restoration.
Superintendent Lohr Declines Re-Election in City Schools
A Tuesday board meeting elected the year's teachers with Lohr and two others declining. Lohr will pursue other business. Cox and McDonald also declined for private reasons and to attend the state normal school. Three superintendent candidates remain, with Principal Garwood potentially favored by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Corps of
Supt
Lohr
Thera Cox
Jeasie McDonald
Garwood
Special Days at the Pan American Exposition
A list of fixed dates for Pan American exposition events includes May 1 opening, May 20 dedication, and numerous days by states and groups from June through October such as New England, Connecticut, Odd Fellows, Wellesley College, Maryland, Knights of Columbus, Scandinavian, Mystic Shriners, Missouri, Virginia, Red Men, Louisiana, Municipal, Rhode Island, Polish, Grand Army of the Republic, Welsh, Brooklyn, New York Federation of Women’s Clubs, National Grange, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Banker Hill
Wilts College
Odd Fellows
Wellesley College
New York Liederkranz
Maryland
Ohio
Knights of Columbus
Mystic Shriners
Missouri
Virginia
Louisiana
Rhode Island
Grand Army of the Republic
Brooklyn
New York Federation of Women’s Clubs
National Grange
Marriage Licenses for Holt and Bodell
Newton A. Holt of Albion and Ellen M. Bodell of Marshall obtained marriage licenses. The note includes an advertisement claiming the product Rocky Mountain 6c increases human energy and makes soldiers of weak men, urging readers to ask their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton A. Holt
Albion
Ellen M. Bodell
Marshall
Rocky Mountain
Draggist
Tragic Train Fatality Ends Blacksmith's Life at Perrinville
Benjamin Poff of Eckford township was instantly killed when the Noon train struck him as he attempted to reach his horse near Wilderville station along the Michigan Central. The blacksmith, about 64, lived with his wife and two children, and relatives attend the inquest led by Coroner Church. Funeral services are planned at St. Mary's church on Saturday.
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Perrinville
Marshall Avenue
Michigan Central
Benjamin Poff
Eckford Township
Wilderville
Henry Gregg
Monrose Street
Emma Britton
Mr. Poff
Church
Andrew Bourke, Jr
Ben Crosawhite
Bert McGuire
Henry Person
Christ Smidth
George Rockinger
Anta Spencer
Gregg
Poff
Charles Pagn
William Poff
Eckford
St. Mary's Church
Snyder
Brumm Sanity Case Heads Supreme Court Review
James H. Brumm, pardoned by Gov. Wengree on insanity grounds for the Mollie Plugler murder, faced a supreme court habeas corpus appeal. Since December 1 he has been jailed in Eaton County. The court ordered Brumm returned to jail and directed the circuit court to decide his sanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Brom
Mollie Plugler
Dimondale
Brumm
Circeuit
May Festival at Albion features Hungarian orchestra
Albion hosts a three day May festival on May 21 22 and 28 with a ticket sale on the 15 16 and 17. The program includes a Hungarian orchestra concert May 21 a Burmeister piano recital May 20 an May 22 vocal recital by Miss Hildegard Hoffman and a final Grtoria of St Paul with soloists Holmes Cowper Mons Boroff Miss Helen Buckley and more. HB Lynn offers a note about returning a misplaced diamond glass putter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Herr Burmeister
United States
Hildegard Hoffman
New York
Hoffman
Qritoria
St. Paul
Holmes Cowper
Mons Boroff
Helen Buckley
County Teachers Plan Excellent Spring Meeting
The Calhoun County Teachers association holds its annual spring meeting on Saturday May 11 at Battle Creek High School. The program covers Common School and High School sections with papers on manners, school savings, and Eastern high schools. Notable speakers include L H Baker E F Lohr and A Gaylord Slocum with chairs Miss Amelia Hirth and Miss Katheryn Corrigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County Teachers Association
Battle Creek
County Teachers Association
Tion
Association
John’s
Speer
School Savings Bank
L. H. Baker
Albion
Eastern High Schools
E. F. Lohr
Marshall
Miffio
National Educational Association
Amelia Hirth
Katheryn Corrigan
Myrtis B. Green
Sheridan
Bella Young
H. D. Nutt
Efita
Corn Touches 54 on Cilenga Board of Trade
Amid great excitement on the Cilenga Board of Trade May corn climbed to fifty four and a quarter cents this afternoon in Chicago. It closed at fifty three and four halves with buyers active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilenga Board of Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
Stoves Stored Call for Stove and Nickel Polish
Fragmentary notice describes cleaning and polishing stoves and placing them up for sale or storage for a small sum. Mentions Nagel and a weekly amas largest and beat one dollar.
Startling Testimony in Van Vorhees Cruelty Case
The preliminary examination of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Vorhees of Fredonia township near Lyon Lake began before Justice Merrill. Charged with extreme cruelty to their adopted daughter, two witnesses George Bush and Eugene Curtis testified to harsh treatment and the foster parents forcing the girl to share a bed with two of their sons. Miss Kate Watson transcribed the testimony, and the hearing adjourned to May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank van Vorhees
Lyon Lake
Fredonia Township
Justice Merrill
George Bush
Fredonia
Eugene Curtis
Kate Watson
Eleven Civil and Criminal Dockets Set for May Term
County Clerk Austin announces the May term calendar opens Monday May 14 at 2 PM with chancery first week and jury trials starting May 20 at 1 30 PM The docket includes eleven criminal cases led by the Hyde family with embezzlement taking indecent liberties and burglary among charges Prosecutor Hatch notes improving conditions in Calhoun County and potential need for an outside judge if Hyde cases proceed Read The Daily News for the mom
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Hatch
Calhoun County
Hyde
Winsor
Augustus O. Hyde
Marshall
W. H. Porter
Torney
People
W.H. Porter
Frank Kline
Homer
Sloan
M. H. Nichols
Charles DeBow
Eber
Edith Percy
Battle Creek
George R. Taylor
Frank Boos
Hattle Creek
Nagel & Kirby
Helge Nelson
Justice Court
Probate Court lists multiple estates and hearings this May
May dates mark hearings for several estates including Eliza Schooley Mary Allison Thomas Reddish and Betsey Hardwin with appointments for administrators guardians and licenses to sell real estate. Also notes the death of Matthew Lockton age 34 from typhoid fever in Battle Creek with funeral plans and local lodge arrangements for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza A. Schooley
Mary L. Allison
Thomas Reddish
Polly Clark
Wm. M. Osle
Ann A. Bankes
Charles B. Amy
Nellie Barrey
John H. Fox
Betsey Hardwin
MC Lockton
Matthew
Lockton
Battle Creek
Mr. Lockton
Hoa
C Charles
Andrew W. Lockton
Court and crime notes from Daily News
Peter Hagan was arrested for obscene language and pleads not guilty with a hearing set for Monday at 9. Waltz faces drunk and disorderly charges with ex-amination scheduled for May 6. Mr and Mrs Van Vorhees charged with extreme cruelty to their adopted daughter, exam Thursday at 9. Michigan Central timetable change promised later this month. Knox Stomach Tablets advertised. An incomplete notice from a store owner mentions continuing business and wagon delivery arranging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Peter Hagan
Burghardt
Justice Merrill
Jack"’ Waltz
Wan Burkhardt
Frank van Vorhees
Fredonia
Justice
Personal notices from Saginaw and nearby towns appear
A collection of local personal items notes residents visiting and leaving towns. Names include Gard Hunting and Fred Lyone. events involve Rev P W McReynolds, Miss Ida Murphy the palmist, Mrs E Cronin, Rev and Mrs F D Hobson, Mrs Edward Ryan, George Waidley, Mrs Mary Chambers, Edward Chidchester, Sheriff and Mrs H R Williams, Miss Frances Frriong, Mr and Mrs William Nolan, Miss O Haywood, Ea Waidhey, and O H Bigelow. Also mentions attendance at Mrs Susan Halsey funeral and AOUW activity. Includes Rocky Mountain Tea ad line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lyone
Battle Creek
P. W. McReynolds
Chicago
Misa Ida Murphy
8. E. Cronin
F. D. Hobson
Angelis
Ind
Edward Ryan
Jay Croning
George Waidley
South Bend
Mary Chambers
Edward Chidchester
Sheriff
H. R. Williams
Ohio
Frances Frriong
Mary Francisco
William Nolan
Miss O. Haywood
Milwaukee
Ea. Waidhey
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Iceberg Refrigerator
Leedle Bros
Tin Shop
Connection
Cincinnati
Losa
Earth
Bradshaw
J. H. Brumm
Haton Circuit Court
Lynn
State
Fred Zanger
Lobi
Amelia
Slocum
Kalamazoo College
van Vorhees
Claes
Govens
Probate Court
Jenvis
Saginaw
Susan Halsey
James Sharp
Augustus
Grand Rapids
James Grant
Niagara Falls
Gregory
James Frink
Jackson
O. H. Bigelow
Calhoun Lodge No. 45
Kalamazoo
Mr. Bigelow
Michigan
Eagle Opera House
E. W Hoskins
Igr
John Abbott
Big Stock Co
Hearts of Missouri
Joe Blossom
Lynn Wood
Golden Giant Home
Srown
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