Willbrandt Anniversary Party in Battle Creek
Mr and Mrs Joseph Willbrandt of Battle Creek formerly of Chis City celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary with Victory Hive No 3 Ladies of the Maccabees and escorts at their 164 Tompkins street home. About fifty attended including Marshall guests Madge Mundey Pheebe Mundey Frank Mundey Ruby Easterly and Frank Mason. Carl Holder and Mrs W E Parmales won the pedro games with Dutton taking the consolation prize. Refreshments followed and guests offered thanks for a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Willbrandt
Tompkins Street
Victory Hive No. 3
Madge
Pheebe Mundey
Frank Mundey
Ruby Easterly
Frank Mason
Marshall
$680 in Gold Found Buried on Newton Township Farm
William Rapp of Newton township unearthed a buried goblet containing £680 while clearing a tree on his grandfather's farm. The goblet was covered with a BRUCE dish. The grandfather died suddenly of paralysis years ago and reportedly hid money around the farm. A prior £200 was found a year ago in a vineyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rapp
Newton
Rapp
Primary School Money Ready for Distribution in County
County Treasurer Fisk has the primary school funds totaling 4951/20 and will distribute them Wednesday to cities and townships along with library funds and delinquent taxes. The process funds bridges rivers tunnels and mountain builds across the county, using the revenues to support local public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk
Maccabees Change May Dates For Memorial And Decoration Days
Marshall tent No 105 KOTM will observe Memorial day on May 26 and Decoration day on May 30, replacing previous June 11 observance. Elmer Bennett led the Grand Lodge change adopted at the regular meeting. Sir Knights meet at 10 a.m. to march to the Christian church Memorial service, with Decoration day in conjunction with C Colegrove post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
T. M
Maccabees
Michigan
Elmer Bennett
Grand Lodge
Hobson
of the
Christian Church
C. Colegrove
Marshall Boys Win Big Over Battle Creek at Athletic Park
Marshall defeats Battle Creek 16 to 1 in a Wednesday baseball game at Athletic Park. Moses was hit frequently, while Walker faced tough hitting after the early inning, and Goodrich led Marshall with two two-base hits. Umpire Patterson presided as Moses pitched for Battle Creek and Walker for Marshall.
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Battle Creek
Athletic Park
Marshall
Walker
Moses
Goodrich
Grant
Hindenach
Munn
Holsaple
Denel
Grail
McNames
Bryck
Ford
Hallett
Johnson
Buckley
Allwardt
Stillman
Hopkins
Patterson
Circuit Court Calendar and Key Dockets Report
In the circuit court a bill to set aside a long hanging head remained active with continuance granted to the next term. James Butler’s death narrows the case against Edith Perry. a motion to dismiss was denied. People vs Julius Gifford involved three motions including preliminary hearing. the latter granted. Helge T. Nelson’s bond forfeiture was reversed and his trial date set with Ellen G. White subpoenaed. Calendar ordered: May 20 Nos 7 4 4 lit 12 11. May 32 Nos 1. May 24 No. May 27 Nos 26 22 25 sit. June 3 No sit. June 4 Nos 49 28 24 H1 21 1 2. Thursday hearings covered the Strohms divorce case, noting Battle Creek residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Butler
Ella Butler
James Butler
Isene
The
People
Jaiiing Gifford
Justice Court
Helge T. Nelson
Ellen G. White
Judge Smith
Probate Court Weekly Calendar For Week Of May 20
Probate court schedules hearings and final settlements for multiple estates from May 20 through May 24. Estates listed include Hayward Hill Eunice Lurby Clauson Avan Brockway Green Marks Bartley Coyne Young Hoppaugh Johnston Snavy Shear McNeal Mancheter with hearings claims final settlements and licenses to sell real estate. Also notes a letter to Sir Knights of Marehall Tent 103 KOTM from Gt R.K. inviting participation and announcing a June 4 meeting and response from H M Merins D G O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate
Jalez L. Hayward
William N. Hill
Eunice
Lurby
Lucy GC. Clauson
Ruth H. Brockway
George Green
George J. Marks
James H. Bartley
Peter Coyne
Anna Eliza Young
Joseph Snavy
Henry H. Shear
A. McNeal
Raymond E. Mancheter
Probate court items list several estate appointments
Frank A. Stark named administrator for the Peter Stark estate. Merrill M. Coykendall appointed guardian for Hudlah J. Howard. Charles B. Powers named guardian for John H. Fox Wox. Fox M. H. Nichols named administrator for Anna A. Banks estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Stark
Peter Stark
Merrill M. Coykendall
Hud ‘Lah J. Howard
Charles B. Powers
John H. Wox
Fox
M. H. Nichols
Anna A Banks
Still a furry state reports fur purchases by M. J. Wood & Son
Over five months the Athens firm bought vast fur skins many busted and trapped in Michigan indicating fur production in the state. Musk rat 79848 skunks 15970 mink 6857 raccoon 4153 red fox 242 gray fox 68 wild cat 88 bear 32 beaver 10 wolf 64 otter 83 marten 25 lynx 19 badger 82 fisher 22 civil cat 15 house cat 393 possom 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Wood & Son
Athens
Michigan
House
Possom
Excursion Offer For Music Festival In Ann Arbor
Excursion rate of one first class fare for round trip authorized for the music festival in Ann Arbor Michigan from May 1 to May 1. Dates of sale May 16 to 18 inclusive. Return limit May 20. M EF Ryas Ticket Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
M.ef
Ryas
Special Session on Mansion Street Curb Width Held
A special common council meeting was held to decide curb lines for Mansion street. Bullard and Perrett advocate cement curbs per a May 1900 resolution, while others fear widening would narrow the street. the matter was tabled until the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Powell
Ald. Court
Mansion and
Kalamazoo Avenue
Messrs. Bullard
Perrett
Mansion Street
Dean
Measra
Bullard
Perrete
Marriage Licenses and Court Notice from Marshall Michigan
Marriage licenses issued to Charlen A Treadwell and Cora Whitney both of Marshall Frank D Chapman and Carrie Jensen both of Battle Creek Geo Schultz and Zella Fanning both of Newton William Rocco of Emmett and Madge G Raven of Marshall Enoch Gregory and Gertrude Edwards both of Bedford Clark Cary of Battle Creek and Verona E Hayes of Connecticut Madison Merritt and Elina Parker both of Battle Creek At the regular meeting of the Malar shall court No 23 Tribs of Ben Hur held Wednesday evening a resolution expressed sympathy for the loss of a beloved daughter in service to family and community plus an advertisement for Knox Stomach Tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlen A. Treadwell
Cora Whitney
Marshall
Frank D. Chapman
Carrie Jensen
Battle Creek
Geo. Schultz
Zella Fanning
Newton
William Rocco
Emmett
Madge G. Raven
Enoch Gregory
Gertrude Edwards
Bedford
Clark Cary
Verona E. Hayes
Connecticut
Madison Merritt
Elina Parker
Malarshall Court No
Ben Hur
George Goodwin
Sherman
Aamanda McCrain
Misys
Hay, Comaittee
Biarshall, Mich
The
Buffaloes
Worthington
USA
Lavonia
Covington
Church of Albion
J. W. Davids
Homer
Charles A. Treadwell
Marshall —Iomer Index
Jennie Wilberham
Louis Burton
Alica Wilberham
South Bend
Ind
Burton
Toledo
Carl A. Lohr
Annapolis
Lohr
Battle Creek Journal
Michigan
Detroit
Cleveland
Central Passeger Associations
Two Painters Wanted At Once For Steady Work
Advertises immediate openings for two painters with wages and steady employment. Inquiries directed to C. BE. Hills at a flat door west of the Presbyterian church.
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C. BE. Hills
Presbyterian Church
Local items note staffing moves and events in Marshall
Miss Elizabeth Billings sick. Bert Baicher and Fred Katz take posts in Battle Creek. Elfin jubilee planned for May 24 with rehearsals. band reorganizations and venue changes. Local births, deaths, and smallpox status update, plus educational and legislative notes. Community notices include marriages and civic group activities. social and military connections detailed.
Personal notes from local residents and visitors
A long list of social arrivals and departures in the area. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Brown visit Burling en en route home from Battle Creek medical meeting. Several residents travel to Ann Arbor for May festival. Numerous visits to Battle Creek, Homer, Albion, Owosso, Jackson, Kalamasin, Holland, and Detroit noted, with names including Randall Barton Eastwood Calendar Arthur Cronin Hoskins Shermerhorn Obenauer Brewe r and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brown
Burlingen
W. D. Stone
Battle Creek
E. F. Jobr
Edna Ingersoll
Ann Arbor
Harry Cronin
Eugene W. Hoskins
The
Elks
A. Randall
E. G. Barton
Barrington
G. J. Wilbur
Owosso
Jackson
F. Dobbina
W. A. Babbitt
Alice D. Hubbard
New York City
Louise Waidley
Kalfare
Louise Obenauer
St. Paul
O. D Brewer
Arba Shoop
Tontine Hotel
Annabelle Hayes
Detroit
Florence Ryan
Homer
Kohr
Jennie Faulkner
Ed Webber
Charles Johnson
Harry Martin
Eugene Raskins
R. Whitelam
John Nolan
Grace Hopfer
Homer postmaster to get $100 raise after July first
Jottings note Postmaster Allen of Homer will raise annual salary from 1400 to 1500 after July 1. A July carnival dates July 8 through 10 is described as an incured thing. The soliciting committee reported good subscriptions from north side State street businesses, while an ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea claiming health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Schiller Bros. & Orr
United
Battle Creek
Jackson
Allen
Homer
Stoves Stored for Small Sum Prompt Service
Stoves stored with one call for stove cleaning mica polishing and storage upon request for a small sum of two dollars. Dé W J NaGEL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W J. Nagel
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Tin Shop
Connection
Hardwave
Willam Rapp
Tolls
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Convia
Eckford
Circuit Court
Salisbury Seking
Edith Perry
Julius Gifford
Erhard J. Strohms
Jane D. Strohm
Probate Court
Ella I. Avan
State of Bernadine Brooks
Elizabeth Hoppaugh
Claring Johnston
Knights of Marehall
Gt. R.K
Marshall Tont
Tom
H. M. Mernins
D. G
Clark B. Johnson
Ida C. Welton
I. Mechem
Jay Haven
Joel O. Hopkins
Hutchingon
Henry D. Bushnell
Norman
Udell
Daniel M. Clark
Edith BE. Wakeham
Clark Strect
Jomes H. Dickerson
Helen Dickerson
Jefferson Street
Otto G. Bendill
Quinn A. McNiell
Mechem
Frank E. Browning
Edward Austin
Battle Creek Township
Charles OC. Lane
Elizabeth D. Cariig
Warner& Church
Henry Alwardt
John Westfall
Oliver D. Cessna
Patrick Hart
River Street
Lottie Fish
Herman Brown
Tekonsha
Levant Cole
Alvin R. Hineler
West Battle Creek
Bertha L. Mazzin
Wu. Schobsy
Watters
Barnard Arork
Abbey
Pennfield
David Coy
Eliza Coy
Aretion
Albert O. Kingman
John L. Evans
Park Addition
Joseph Sturgis
Seth Sturgis
Charles Ross
Nichola
Ali Druggista
Elizabeth Billings
Bert Baicher
Michigan Central Freight
Buattle Creek
Fred Katz
Union Steam Pump Co
Mrs. Katz
Professor Hande
Kalamazoo
Opera House
Charlea Tesch
Maccabee Hall
Frank Needham
Traersa City
Heo
Ethan Allen
Spring Harbor
Samuel Bean
Fort Reiley
14Th
United States Artillery
Calhoun County
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Marengo
Shea
Enos Houck
F_ Houck
Garda Smith
Rennia Green
Lee
P. W. McReynolds
Defiance Ohio
Board of Education
Margaret Rogers
Ypsilanti
Thera Cox
Miss Phelps
Capital Bill School
McDonald
Lansing
Jackson County
Hillsdale County
W. H. Rowe
St. Joseph Tent
Elizabeth Slocum
M. D. Slocum
Rowe
J. R. Gifford
George Boughton
Missy Mabel Woolsey
A. CG. Mitchell
W. E. Bosley
John “Ansing
Cincinnati
E. B. Hughes
Here
Joliet
David Walkinshaw
Andy Harringan
Rescue Hook and Ladder Company
Ed Waltz
John Wisel
John Hather
Sloan
Maynard
Charlotte
C. J. Hurley
EB. G. Brower
Chas. Manke
Manke
Wac
C. 8. Eastwood
Homer Ia
W. D. Rowland
Arthur
Is. N. Pattigan
Frank French
Park Falls
Anna Lyon
C. T. Cook
Crom Johnson
Phelps Sanatorium
Moe Menthh
Kalamasna
Grant Fellows
Hudson
H. W. Mumaw
Ohio
Fred Heyser
Lizzie Weickenant
R. B. Witkine
W. D Stearns
Bazel
Holland
William Powell
Culloden
George Powell
F. Williams
Lee Township
Ellsworth Kaneag
O. H. Dasham
Joe Mathews
Frank Krausg
W. L. Page
Earl Page
Frank Hiney
Margaret Zanger
Fred Goosegrove
Flora
William Slater
Napoleon
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