Trial ends as Mains team seeks reversal in costly case
Jury verdict awards 4 207 197 to the plaintiff amid appeals declared by both sides. Hulbert will prosecute further. Charles R Mains, Ada Skelton, Anson Shonpe and John Mains face heavy losses if the verdict stands. Judge Swan’s charge is blamed for the result. perjury accusations and district court actions loom as parties plan further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mains
Swan
Clark
Stevenson
Halbert
Atformaen
Chas
R. Mains
Ada Skelton
Anson Shonpe
John Mains
Charles BR
Ghas
No cause of action verdict in Engleman case
In Judge Reiley's court a jury found no cause of action for James M. Rapsher who alleged he secured a buyer for Julius Engleman's State Street store. Engleman had told Nichols and Rapsher that either could sell to Finley and would be paid by first to close. F W Clapp of Battle Creek represented Engleman and Ed. Dennison represented Rapsher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Rapsher
Julius Engleman
Nichols
Rapsher
Finley
F. W. Clapp
Battle Creek
Engieman
Ed. Dennison
Decline of Offer For Marshall Home Project
At Monday epuncil meeting the city declined the offer for building a Dulcenia home for aged women in Marshall Michigan. The council rejected the plan citing high cost for building water power and fuses and insufficient advantages for about forty jobs. Bids were invited for construction and plans could be seen at the Commercial Saving Bank with bids due May 31 18%. Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Allanvin Ferguson W J Creers Jone A O Riera Building Gen Maz title chairs and S Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juline Heinemann ©Eatehker
Regar
Sntire Bhortlders
Dulcenia
Marshall
Mich
Commercial Saving Bank of
Tike Toans
Allanvin Ferguson
W. J. Creers Jone
A. O. Riera
Counterfeiting charge hits Kalamazoo city figure Kulp
Kalamazoo with United States Deputy Marshal Horee W. Davis arrested Prof. Kulp on a counterfeit money charge tied to Detroit activities last year. Assistant District Attorney Goss joined Kalamazoo County proceedings. Kulp held to grand jury after examination before Judge Severens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Kulp
Richland
Kalaazoo County
United States
Horee W. Davis
Wheeler
Bapali
Detroit
Goss
Kalamazes
Severens
Wip
Livers
Mivers
Grand Rapids
Marshall High School Graduates Gain Noted Reputation
The Athens Times extols Marshall High School for elaborate graduation preparations and strong educational facilities. It praises students for aiming for Michigan and Cornell, and notes a school booklet to be published in June featuring bright, witty articles and half tone illustrations as a community boosting enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall High
Iran
Athens Times
Marshall High School
Pees Op
Michigan
Cornell
Culo Presentinis
Pier Diplomias
Ahirskall
Gregory’s Turn In Jail Robbery Case Ends In Restart
Joe Gregory, held on a Richland county burglary charge, was discharged and immediately rearrested for the Tekonsha store robbery. Bry led to Sheri Williams, Theronberg jail involved with Doc Ryan. Some stolen goods found at Gregory’s Jackson home during Richland case probes. Other evidence noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gregory
Bahlmyaeoa
Tekonsha
Bry
Sheri Williams
Theronberg I
Doc Ryan
Sone
Gregory
Jackson A
Richland
Hris
End of Season in New York Amid Unclear Finale
A garbled sports note reflects a conclusion to the season with a team from New York and a coach named Earle. The article hints at disappointment and a planned farewell gathering, but readable details are fragmentary and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pers Hase
Bis Uuele
New York
Ole Rhin Indusissal
Leet Cynwil
Ano
Damaging Storm Hits Marshall Area With Lightnings
A severe storm swept Marshall and surrounding areas Tuesday morning bringing heavy rain and low visibility. Lightning struck several buildings causing damage. the Hamilton residence in Eckford burned completely. Mrs Easter’s house and barns near Convis suffered severe harm. FA Stuart and Will Merrill homes were only lightly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Ghee
Onic
Hamton
Eckford
FA. Stuart
Will Merrill
Marshall High Field Day Highlights And Winners
The Marshall high school field day at the fairgrounds featured Joe Dene winning the Ckttheart Gay with 41 points. Morrill scored 21, Mardack and Dickey 25. Freshmen won the interclass event. Merrill led in the hurdles and multiple track events with Dene and Winsor placing high in sprints and jumps. Various events across shot put, high jump, long jump, relays, and cycling saw Dene, Winsor, Merrill, Murdock, Bentley and others collecting wins and runner-up spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall High School
Joe Dene
Morrill
Mardack
Dickey
Falowing
Smmpwry
Pyenfst
Merril
Aeend
Steading High
Dicker
Winsor
Brewer
Merrill
Seymour
McKee
Raunive
Shineford
Murdock
Bentley
Townsend Thin
Deve
Murdock Secon
Merrill Thin
Biexete Reves Fish
Brooks
Chapuan
New Advertisements Detail May Sales
P Hayer Mammoth lacy curtain and bed spread sale announced for Monday May 28 through Saturday May wy. Miss Bhuneke Graham’s bargain millinery sale begins Tuesday May 22 with early bird pricing. Cat-price sale of ns refrigerators follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Hayer
Mammoth Lacy
Bhuneke Graham
Frigerators
Albion May Festival Fulfills Artistic Hopes Despite Rainy Weather
The Albion May Festival proved a musical success with high praise for the artists, though finances fell short of perfect. Rainy weather kept many potential attendees away, reducing overall turnout and affecting revenue offsetting expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Not Guilty Verdict In Local Assault Case
The People v. Lune Groe case in Justice Merrill's court ended with a not guilty verdict after a two hour jury deliberation. Prosecutor Hotel represented the People while J E Foley acted for Groeinger and his wife, who were accused of assaulting SH Willoughby. Spectators lined the courtroom as the ruling was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
People
Lune Groe
SH. Willoughby
Justicn _ Merrill
J. E. Foley
Ars. Groeinger
Pittsburgh
Notice of Patent Medicine and Remedies Sales
We the undersigned agree to Wins to sell Knill's Red Pills White Liver Pills Bine Kidney Tablets and Dispepsia Tablets. Purchasers dissatisfied receive warranted li cent preparation. Remedies mailed to those unable to come. One thousand consumptives to care with no charge. Also HARNDEN'S SHES GROW and smoking cigars advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knill
Knuill
W. Hi. Etstox
Gro. H. Griese
M.D. Siantwour
Swanrworr
Can
A. A. Pereryax, M. D
Marshall
Mich
Petit Jurors Drawn for June Term of Circuit Court
List of jurors drawn for the June term by ward and city, including Aldrich Ernest Albion 1st Ward and Barker John B Radford among others. Names cover Albion Marshall Clarendon Battle Creek Marshall City Athens Zaree Creek Burrie Creek and more, with wards specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Ernest
Albion City
Ith
Barker
John B
Radford
Beals
Hiram
Marshall City
Bird
Herbert
DeMorr
George
Newton
Ehinedge
William—Tekonsha
Gray
Fred
Battle Creek
Istrand
Hendryx
A. E—Marshiall
Unware
Hickman
Wilbur
Leror
Hoagiin
E. F. Alvion
Aupgert
Benny
Convis
Joslyn
Victor
Kitts
F. A
Andrew—Marshall
4Thi Ward
Seeger
Frank—Freionis
van Schock
Dand
Bennington
Youngs
Frank
Bovmett
Woolsey v Shope Judgment in Reiler Court
Judgment for the plaintiff in the case Geo. 8. Woolsey versus Jel Shope. Woolsey claimed 287.78 for money owed, awarded 239.50. Attorneys Miller and Miller for Woolsey. Hatch and Page for Shope. Proceeding held Wednesday in Reiler's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooolsey
Jel
Shope Wis
Justge Reiler
Woolsey
Shope
Miller& Aliller
Hatch
Page
Diamond Ring Theft Case Highlights Local Court Action
Mrs. Johu Monk testified before Judge Tillotson last week as a warrant was sworn for her brother Will Dixon on charges of stealing her diamond ring. Sheriff Williams had Dixon arrested in Jackson, where the ring was recovered. The sister wished to pursue the case but officers moved to detain Dixon, who remains in jail awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johu Monk
Jadge Tillotson
Will Dixon
Williams
Dixon
Jackson
Dison
Obituary of George M Ferris pioneer of Curham county
George M Ferris died May 12 1610 after a long life in Athens and Curham county. He and his wife Eliza Ansley Ferris had a daughter Elen A who survives them. He moved from North Athens to the village in his later years and carried mail from Sherwood Corners to Jackson. He valued honesty, upright dealings, and belief in a supreme being. Funeral Monday May 1st at his residence drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Metperrix
Johh Ferris
George
Michijxan
Janet
Mary MM. Ferris
Athens
Vounge von
Benjamin £. Ferris
Eliza Ansley
Elen A
Ferris Navinge
Issi
Eo. M. Ferris
Curham County
Sherwood Corners
Jackson
Hit
California
Ferris
Licensed couples listed in Battle Creek area notice
A licensed list includes Harry A Skinner and Editi Strong of Battle Creek Frank D B Dowd Marshall and Lena Van Biaronm Fredonia Hiram A Spentding and Louise Mantel both of Bartle Crest Robert Beam and Mertle Wilber both of Bartle Creek Henry Birch and Mary Thomson of Athens Lines Weller and Alice Langridge both of Burlington Addison C Bronson and Mary Sten both of Marshall Clarence Z Fish and Mabel McGea both of Battle Crest Wahndes s Crene Bey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Skinner
Editi Strong
Battle Creek
Frank DB. Dowd
Marshall
Lena van Biaronm
Fredonia
Hiram A. Spentding
Louise Mantel
Bartle Crest
Robert Beam
Mertle M. Wilber
Bartle Creek
Henry Birch
Mary Thomson
Athens
Weller
Alice Langridge
Burlington
Mary
Sten
Clarence Z. Fish
Mabel McGea
Battle Crest
Abstract office opens with Wisner abstracts
New abstract office promotes complete up to date abstracts with full pit paid fares and tax sales information at no extra charge. Calhoun county property holders gain two set abstracts. Wisner’s energy brings rapid progress and convenience in comparing abstracts with original records at the court house third floor East Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisner
Calhoun County
Hye Hing
Death of R. P. Flower in New York society circles
R P Flower a longtime Wall Street figure died of acute indigestion in heart failure at Eastport County Court? at 10 30 last night aged. His wife and married daughter survive him. A Democrat Flower chaired the party in 1877 and defeated Astor for Congress in 1881. He was governor of the state in 1881. He lived at 597 Fifth Avenue and his fortune was estimated between 20 and 30 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thoswett Petii- Yon Flower
Wall Street
Eastport
Mower
William Waldorf Astor
Congress
Mir. Flower
Social News From Albion and Surrounding Towns
Personal notes list visits and homecomings including WA Watson in town this week and L E Stewart from Albion on Wednesday. Maud Pringle spent Sunday in Battle Creek while Wil Lewis returns from Holland for a short parental visit. Irving Cunningham came home from Bathe Creek this week and L H MeQniber of Lyons is visiting Mrs Palmer. The Royal Crib business trip to Lansing is noted with Commander H N Merrilineas joining Albion Wennisdap for Maccabees planning.
Admiral Dewey to sail home after Mediterranean layover
Manila May 15 Admiral Dewey will depart for the United States as soon as he completes business and issues instructions for the fleet. The Olympia will make a leisurely voyage stopping at Mediterranean ports for rest for the admiral officers and crew. The crew show effects of a long tropical voyage and time on shipboard. The Olympia will proceed to Tiang-Kong for a week and Hong Kong for coal and provisioning before continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Admiral Dewey
United States
Olympia
Admiral Dowey
Mediterranean
Tiang-Kong
Department i
Hong Kong
Pilgrim Publishing Company Incorporation Formed
A publishing house in Michigan forms Pilgrim Publishing Company to publish an illustrated monthly magazine titled the Pilgrim and books. Capital stock is 350000. Incorporators include Jame ae C Bartholf Bettie Creek Steven Dougliss Williams Grand Rapids 4 C Wisner Marshall J F Campbell Lansing and PL Gy Gilkey Richland with Marshall designated as principal offices. Printing to be done in the News Jobbing department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Publishing Company
Clack Austin
Ase
Otc
Jame
Ae C. Bartholf
Bettie Creek
Steven Dougliss Williams
Grand Rapids
C. Wisner
Marshall
J. F. Campbell
Lansing
Gy Gilkey
Richland
High Treason Charged In Multinational Arrests
An eight British officers arrested at Johannesberg on charges of high treason stir intense excitement. They were brought to Pretoria by special train and visited by the British diplomat after jail. A detective allegedly spread the movement to enroll men for rebellion. Separate items note political finances, crime verdicts, a Chicago fire, and a dyspepsia cure claim via Dr. Horton’s article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tretaria
Transrunt Republic
Johannesberg
Nicholh
Catterson
Tremiott
Ellis
Freis
Allen
Hlosper
Mitchell
Pretoria
Horton
Drake
Gee
UE Greens
W. H. Elston
Swartwout
Dremgisss
Stomnch
Marvel
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Hulbert
Maz
S. Hughes
Kody Relatedt
Dewey
San Francisco
Rete Buidet
Les V Ofeers
Marshall and Vicinity
DEUEL
Caphesrt
Org
Harnden
Cligar
Cts
Petit Jurors
Waateey
Shagie
Heiles
Wil Dixon
Taltan
Haarspen
Wahndes
Crene
Abstact
Buasinews
R. P. Flower
Seleias
Bustnart
Roswell P. Flower
Watson
E. Bacon
the Royal Crib
Milo
H. NM. Merrilineas Ie
Albion Wennisdap
Maccabees
Dar, Jane
Dewey Wilk
Maina
West Alexandria
Frank Campbell
Miss Hitha
Ur. Hale Healgun
Boston
Edward Everett Hale
Barspen
Serge
Etsy
Cunsinghan’'s
Fitz
Pilgrim
Publishing Company
the Pilgrim
Mritinh Othuer
God
Peetarts
Traoxvzal Republic
Linnie Lepmaiare
Springfield
General Assembly
Chicago
Sumber
S. I. Gunderson & Son
John Gaugur & Co
Rathbone, Tait & Ridgeway Co
Pilsen Lumber Company
Force
Toledo
A. Mr. Anderson
Anderson
Gen. Force
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