Herndon Hotel Sold to Percy for Modern Makeover
The Herndon hotel, idle for years, was auctioned to R G Percy of Battle Creek for 859005. He plans to convert it into a first class hotel with extensive repairs, a white glass front, passenger elevator, water works on every floor, a cement walk around the building, and a thorough modernization to render it Michigan’s best hotel of its size.
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Herndon
R. G. Percy
Battle Creek
Andrew Chrystal
Percy
Fats
Nnws
Tshali
Michigan
Dave
Asyke
Dite
Agin
Teachers Association Meeting Program At Marshall High
The May 6 Marshall High School Teachers Association meeting features music, reports, discussions, and a symposium led by O W Hoffman and Carl G Marshall. Includes secretary’s report, arithmetic display, vocal quartet, and address The Rural Teacher His Aims and Opportunities. Delegates and topics cover school relations with parents, board, and community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Winsor Beard
Delos Full
Carl G. Marshell
Walter Scott
Dist. No
Caught in Elevator Accident at Sanitarium
Ray Blackett of Battle Creek suffered a painful accident Monday at the sanitarium when he jerked an elevator rope to raise it from the basement. He became stuck between the door and the elevator frame, abdomen and lower back pinched, for about 20 minutes before rescuers tore away the door casing and freed him. He received medical aid and is resting comfortably.
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Ray Blackett
Battle Creek
Mr. Blackett
Finley Arrested Over After Hours Saloon Charge
James Finley proprietor of the Vestibu le saloon was arrested on a warrant by Overcomstock for keeping the saloon open after legal closing time Tuesday night. His examination is set for Monday in Judge Merrill's court and he plans to waive and take the case to the circuit court. He denies any business after 10 o'clock. This marks the first prosecution by the new reform administration and its impact on future actions.
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James Finley
Over Comstock
Merrill’s
Finley
Cnit
Fori
Reform Administration
jTéank
Still Grinding as Mains Case Advances in Court
The session resumed Tuesday after a Friday adjournment caused by Attorney Stevenson’s father’s death. Hulbert’s testimony ended, Dygertava z testified next, claiming Mavis hired him to shadow Hulbert on November 18. Dygert is Adam Arnold’s nephew and previously testified in the Arnold Irmerder case. Barkworth and Clark, opposing counsel, handled cross and direct examinations respectively. The trial shows no immediate end in sight.
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Stevenson
Hulbert
Dygertavaz
Dygert
Adam Arnold
Mavis
Clark
Barkworth
Arnold Irmerder
Edna Paige Company Opens Week at Opera House
The Edna Paige company continues a weeklong engagement at the opera house and draws theatergoers with improving performances. Monday and Tuesday evenings offered free admission, with tickets given away on six chairs bought from F. B. Haughes, drawn for Saturday night.
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Edna Paige
Opera House
F. B. Haughes
Free delivery planned in Eckford township
The report outlines free wagon delivery in Eckford township with life carriers making one daily trip about 21 miles to serve over 20 families and aims to extend if successful to the entire county. Two Albion ladies attempted to reach Tekonsha for a WTA convention but missed the town when the train halted.
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Eckford
Janel
Albion
Tekonsha
Thay
The Hinman drain case ends in jury disagreement
In a drawn out dispute between Frank Hinman and E. Bitgood over a public drainage project, the jury failed to reach a verdict after a long night session. Hinman argues the drain was not legally constructed while the district contends it was authorized by the drain commissioners. A new trial is set for May.
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Hinman
Reiley
Frank Hinman
Bitgoml
Collins
Patwgol
Eifuonin
Bitgood
Hinniai
Cary
Birgoad
J.E. Foley
Birzond
Accident at Hotel Albion Injures Electric Superintendent
Stanter G. Allen superintendent of Albion Electric Light Works was adjusting lights at Hotel Albion when he touched an insulated live wire and was knocked from a ladder. He struck his head on the tool, was unconscious, and remains in serious condition with feared severe brain concussion though injuries from the contact were slight.
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Stanter G. Allen
Albion Electric Light Works
Hotel
Albion
Allen
Arbor Day Exercises Highlight Marshall School Programs
Arbor day and Marshall day were celebrated by combined programs in the public schools Friday. The high school and eighth grade planted ivy at the Central building with the class of 87 adding a tree. The high school program included piano solos, recitations, and vocal selections by several students. A local drunk charge was heard before the justice, with courtroom humor reflecting the mood of a small town.
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Marie Winser
Glenn Grant
Marshall
Ruth Clark
Mollie Peters
Bertha Carver
Greta Harris
Charlotte Lepper
Norma Lane
Minerva Moon
Howard Grant
Family Quarrel Ends in Deadly Fight Between Brothers
A long standing feud led to Watkins and his brother-in-law Gething clashing with clubs in a yard altercation in South Uattle Creek. Watkins suffered six scalp wounds a skull fracture a dislocated jaw and a deep temple gash and remains in precarious condition. Gething also injured claims self defense. The dispute began over a claimed fish net theft amid an old personal enmity.
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Jobs
Watkins
Indaw
Wil Hawi
Gething
South Uuttle i
Creek
Local Field Day At Marshall High This Saturday
Marshall High School’s athletic association schedules local field day at the fair grounds on Saturday Marg. Candidates for athletic honors may compete and the top three in each event form a track team to represent the school at the county field day in Albion. Admission is 14 cents with grand stand free. Meanwhile farmer B Huyler from out of county was robbed of sixty dollars by Battle Creek postmen Saturday night.
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Marshall High School Athletic 4 Association
Fair Grounds
B. Huyler
Battle Creek
Trouble in Clarence Over Stone Attack Allegations
Local report from Clarence describes a dispute between William Sebastian and El Hoedelmayr. Sebastian accuses Hoedelmayr of striking him with a stone during a quarrel, a confrontation that left Sebastian injured and unclear who initiated the incident. Both men reside in Clarence Square.
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el Hoedelmayer
William Sebastian
Che
Hoedelmayer
Clirenne
Stun
Man Falls Into Hole While Aiding Rescue
A citizen fell into a water works trench while helping to pour a con in front of A. A. Holmes during a week night project. A lantern lit the scene but the hole washed clear in a heavy shower. He escaped, though his public spirit was smeared by mud and water.
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A. A. Holmes
Out They Go Nickel Slot Machines Ban Enforced
After taking office, Marshall Hibard warns nickel-in-the-slot proprietors that any machine operating after 6 pm will be seized. The move prompts the shutdown of all such machines, clearing the town of these devices.
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Marshall Hibbard
Battle Creek Stone Crusher Recovered By Bellevue
After a disputed sale to a Bellevue man, Battle Creek residents found the stone crusher moved to a nearby kiln by volunteers led by Tom Dempsey. By morning it was en route back toward Battle Creek, with the town reclaiming the machine.
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Battle Creek
Bellevue
Tom Dempsey
Marriage Licenses Issued In Various Cities
Marriage license notices list Chas Yompkins of Battle Creek and Hattie Tery of Tolelo, Wm Botterbaugh and Nethe Me Phetor of Battle Creek, Jas Gurnila and Mabel Doin of Augusta, John Stevens of Hellesue and Edith Edsvanis of Bomex, DB Lée and Lillian Frances Love of Athens, Nelson Austin of Ponfield and Bertha Meyers of Battle Creek.
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Chas. Yompkins
Battle Creek
Hattie Tery
Tolelo
Botterbaugh
Nethe Me
Phetor
Jas
Gurnila
Mabel Doin
Augusta
John Stevens
Hellesue
Edith Edsvanis
Bomex
Lée
Lillian Frances Love
Athens
Nelson Austin
Ponfield
Bertha Meyers
Battle Creak
Notice of Refund Offer for Select Patent Medicines
Undersigned parties pledge to refund 25 cents per box of Enis Red Pils for Wan Propte and other listed remedies if purchaser is dissatisfied. Limited to a 20 cent preparation on the market. Names include WH Erato Gao H Garpre M D Swarrwort Swarcworr and others.
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Knill
Erato
Gao
H. Garpre
M.D. Swarrwort
Swarcworr
Willoughby Charges Man With Assault Over Woman
Willoughby of Lee swore out a warrant for Grovinger on assault and battery after a confrontation described as sparked by a divorce and alleged alienation of his wife’s affections. Willoughby says Grovinger’s wife drew a revolver and fired, then Grovinger attacked. Grovinger was arrested after a warrant issued by Justice Merris.
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H. Willoughby
Lee
Wiloughby
Earoy
Willoughby
Jst
Tus News
Groeinger
Grovinger
Hatch
Merrishye Grovinger
Social notes from the city and region mixed with odd notices
A jumble of short society items lists residents and visitors such as Mrs. Phil Hoeltzel in Biel wren Tad Mrs. Fannie Codley in Battle Creek and Eugene Haskins in Battle Creek. Other names include Mayor Townsend in Kalamazoo J Neal visiting Battle Creek and E J Kirby's business trip to Chicago. Also reports a banker shot in New York and a peace conference delegate sailing.
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Fannie Codley
Battle Crek
Eugene Haskins
Battle Cmek
Amnu Wright
Dover
Cal
E. P. JanDelle
Colorado
Chee
Aldrich
Battie Creek
L. B. Thompson
Sature Viss
Napoleon, Mich
Townsend
Kalamazoo
Myre
J. €. Neal
Bate Creek
E. J. Kirby
Chitsigo
W. J. Gleason
Albion Transcript
Chas, Ladd
Battle Creek
Ar. J. Underwood
Newton
Bickford
Kalama Za Avenue
Bank robbery case yields witness confession and possible dismissals
Evidence to deponent Kulp by Highland Bank robbery case points to a confession from Russel, one of the alleged robbers. The testimony implicates W H Kulp, now under arrest, who may be dismissed at trial. Joe Gregory and One Armed George Wagner are also likely to be discharged.
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Allinon
Slater
Richland
Russel
W. H. Kulp
Joe Gregory
George Wagner
Tasker
Tragic Head Shot in Store Sparks Accusations
Wesley Berger, a bell boy at Wire Heavis House in Buble Greek, was killed with a revolver Wednesday evening. Bowee Hibbant, who was with him, claims he left to fetch a drink and found Berger dead with a bullet wound. A smoking revolver lay nearby and Hibbard says he returned the weapon to the desk and called for help. An officers’ inquiry probes whether Berger shot himself or was accidentally killed by his companion who now hesitates to admit the truth.
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Wesley Berger
Wire Heavis House
Buble
Himeche
Ret Anersterr
Young Berger
Bowee Hibbant
Adam
Anl
Hivbard
Berger
Hibbard
Cher
Bat
Twa Seare
Fires cause heavy losses across South Dakota counties
Sioux City reports indicate extensive damage from prairie fires in South Dakota with hundreds of thousands in losses. Sanborn, Jerauld, and Beadle counties suffer burned farms and livestock losses. near Castlewood a woman died trying to save horses. numerous towns, including Armour area, are affected.
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Sioux City
South Dakota
Sanborn County
Armour
Brale
Buffalo Counties
Cestlewond
Erickson S
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O. W. Hoffman
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Association
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Abi Scott
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Knaut
Thayer
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Zelos
Roy Blackett
Jas. Finley
Detroit
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Keber
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Aldon
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Sierte
Rattle Creek
Tea Etinat
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Fredonia
John Powell
Mich
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Sam
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Clarence
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Sint Machines
Marshall Public Part Company
Wattle Creek
Uraneht Home Agiit
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Independent State of
Lee Groginger
Ersonal Webspaw Social
Low Bauer
Sanday
Phil Hoeltzel
Bielwren, Tad
Z. C. Berkwith
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Ed. Page
Portello
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Detrot
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Jackson
W. B. Powell
H. Krotver
Atlanta
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Alexander Masterson
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A. T. Mahan
Frederick W. Kfolz
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Bell Rey
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Hooker
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Barly Rowe
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