Supreme Court Disbars Michigan Attorney Mains
Detroit dispatch reports Michigan Supreme Court unanimously disbarred Charles R Mains of Battle Creek for misconduct in the Mains Hulburt litigation. Justice Moore wrote the opinion condemning Mains for insinuations and threats, noting he is wholly without moral sense and that disbarment protects justice and public trust.
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Detroit Tribune
Lansing
C. R. Mains
Supreme Court
Michigan
Colhon County
Charles Roltins
Battle Creek
Clement R. Smith
Maine
Jung Moore
Joye Smith
Khown
Mains
Tha. Foll
Avery Dead Promoter of Now Street-Railway
Promoter Avery of the J A M B C street railway is dead. He had secured a franchise with Albich city and was to pay a $5,000 fine to obtain permission to build on its streets. The news came Monday from Mayor Lond of Al pion, and the future effect on the road remains unknown. M J Lehrerhann of Ann Arbor represented the company during negotiations and will be contacted immediately.
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Avery
J., A., M. & B. C. Street Railway
Albich
Lond
Alpion
Marshall
M. J."lehrmann
Ann Arbor
Secret Board Meeting Promises Sensational Report
A civic committee report on a drainage or supervision issue will be unveiled at a special board meeting set for Tuesday, November 21 at 2 PM. The full board convenes after a lengthy inquiry by Henry Wilkins and Shipp. the report remains confidential until read aloud to supervisors.
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Courthnuss
Henry Wilkins
Shipp
Henry
Farwell Faces Double Tax Assessments and Lawsuits
Lorenzo Farwell, once of Girard, is accused of shifting residency to Athens and Tekonsha to reduce taxes. He was assessed at 110000 in Girard, claimed 30000, then 40000 in Athens, and again claimed residency in Tekonsha. Officials fear he will owe taxes reflecting multiple assessments, risking suits. The case hinges on residency status and tax authority.
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Lorenzo Farwell
Girard
Athens
Calhoun County
Board of Supervisors
Farwell
Tekonsha
Coldwater Star
Marshall Avenue Bridge Remodel Improves Street and Deteriorating Road
Marshall Milbard boasts major road work widening Marshall Avenue by seven feet and raising the street level with a 200 foot fill from the powerhouse to the new bridge. Dredged stone from city crushers, 200 wagon loads dumped, and a crushed stone cap finished by tomorrow. The two arch stone bridge spans 75 feet total length with a 24 foot roundway and cement sidewalk. Contract price 4205 dollars, expected to rise due to unplanned wing walls.
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Marshal Milbard
Donie
Marshall Avenue
Hughes Steed
Orl
Morrow
Ita
Chicken Theft Trial in Clarence Nears This Week
Henry Hall of Clarence accuses Audley Brown and Jesse Johnson of stealing his chickens on October 28. Brown and Johnson face trial before Justice Merrill on Wednesday November 15, with alibi claims they were at home playing cards when the theft occurred. All parties reside in Clarence Township.
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Jesse Johneon
Audley Brown
Justice Merrill
Henry Hall
Clarence
Johnson and Brown
Hall
Was It Only A Dog Sheriff Weighs A Murder Clue
Sheriff Williams hears a Greenville tale of a Montana horse dealer and a partner linked to a murder scare near Tikkonsha. If the trader can identify the Montana man now in Williams's possession, a bloody tragedy may be proven and a killer pursued.
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Lonely Cross
Tikkonsha
Sheriff Williams
Thory
Greenville
Montana
Coldwater
Stolen March Upsets Cookie Contest Prizes
A mishap in prize awards arose when Mr. Easley tested cookies without clothes by the clergyman and found the cookies were the very best. The ladies secretly outpaced the reverend by presenting their cookies to the men’s class, hindering his bake from competing.
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Woc
T.U
Death of James Adams from Self-inflicted Wound
James Adams died at five this morning from a chest wound received when he shot himself Monday morning. The ball entered on the left, was removed from the back below the shoulder blade, and the shock proved fatal. He had been ill and likely acted in a moment of despondency while employed by Col. Nickey at Sevenoaks. He leaves a father, mother, and a brother and family.
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James Adams
Col
Nickey
Sevenoaks
Troubled Sea The News launches daily edition in Marshall
The News claims it is filling an aching void in journalism at the request of the populace. It faces the question of whether two dailies can survive in a town the size of Marshall as it starts its daily edition amid editorial salvos and public interest.
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the Statesman
The
News
Marshall
Marghall
Stop and Reflect Indigestion Warning and Product Pitch
A fragmented ad style notice warns against indigestion and urges avoiding narcotics while promoting Crushed Cereal Coffee Cake as a beverage aid. Mentions grocers, a product named Fame Gime and references to nerve tissue, blood supply, and a generic health tone.
Unpaid Losses Targeted in Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Case
Miller and Miller pursue policyholders of the defunct Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Company for pro rata unpaid losses nearing 16,000 dollars. The official assessment notice, issued by receiver William Keiley, requires payment by December 11 or suits will start.
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Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Miller & Miller
Marshall
Wroer
Lux
Milo D.campbell
L. William Staley
Cire
Calhoun County
Michigan
Morehanta’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Umd
Suils
Wircai
wsnessMients
William Keiley
Marshall Concern
R. S. Lockton
H. ER. Hollon
W.E. Bosley
Saginaw
Detroit
Krisson
Wu. Reiley
Oxford
M. JD. Campbell
Smith
Great Success at Mrs. Jesu Hates home contest night
Crowded event featured Avotlin Cuarter Maywood and Misses Annabel Starks Marie Winsor Susie Waren son performing. Forty contestants baked treats including ginger cookies and sugar cookies. A pastor won a gentlemen’s prize, a roller ink blotter with sterling handle, while prize winners received a carpet sweeper a napkin ring a picture frame belt buckle a purse a hand-glass golf gloves perfume and neckties from local donors.
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C. H. Gardinier
E. B. Hughes
A.J. Robinson
C. H. Thompson
C. N. Jones
F. B. Snyder
Lola King
Swartwout & Swartwout
Lizzie Gose
Hindenach
Notable Patent Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Quidwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a solution for pain and digestive issues. It claims relief from pressure in the brain centers and permanent constipation cure, offered in 10 50 cent and $1 sizes at Bindenseh's with low rates advertised.
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Dr. Quidwell
Bindenseh
Herrman Coming Hemi the Magician at Opera House
Hemi the magician, Leon Herrman grandson of the original, will perform Tuesday November 21 at the opera house. He follows family feats with new tricks on a western tour and this state stop is a major attraction. Return tour includes Grand Rapids and Detroit in April. Operators paid a large sum to secure him and he promises a near equal show to any venue.
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Hemi
Opera House
Tuessday
Leon Herrman
Alexander Herrman
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Opera
Dr Gardwell’s Syrup Fepsin Rid ails
Advertisement-style note extols Dr Gardwell’s Syrup Fepsin as a cure for stomach ills and related ailments. It claims ease from concupstion indigestion headaches and summer complaints, urging readers to try the remedy. The writing imitates period marketing language with bold claims.
Judge Smith and Mains Clash Over Disbarment Remarks
The article recounts a heated exchange between Judge Smith and attorney R Mains over the disbarment action. Mains accuses Smith of hypocrisy egotism and malice while Smith defends his conduct citing a fair trial and urging reflection before speaking. Smith predicts an eventual Supreme Court review to seek redress.
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Oarth
Honor Index
CGBR
Mains
Judge Smith
Smith
Bin
Leont
Supreme Court
Maing
Hat theft case sparks Battle Creek warrant
A Battle Creek man left a barber shop with another man's hat. Police swore out a warrant, arrest followed on a charge of stealing the dicer. Prosecutor Harch traveled to court to seek dismissal and to shift costs to the complainant.
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Battle Creek
Harch
Dewey Married in Washington at Ten O'clock Morning
Admiral Dewey weds Mrs Hazen in Washington at ten this morning. The bride is sister of John R. B. McLean of Ohio and widow of a former regular army officer. She is noted as a Washington society favorite.
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Chicago
Dewey Avun
Washington
Hazen
John RB. McLean
Ohio
Wrong Man Arrested in Bicycle Case Then Released
Wallace Mann pleaded guilty to a bicycle ordinance violation after a mistaken arrest for his brother C H Mann. The marshal had sought the wrong man. Wallace paid a fine and costs of 4.45 dollars. The article also notes Geo F Smith purchasing Central Cigar and Tobacco Store and Obas Mead continuing the business with brands Lady Beauford and Central.
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C. H. Mann
Marshal Hibbard
Wallace Mann
Merrill
Geo. F. Smith
Purchseo Central Cigar and Tobacco
Obas
J. Mead
Ald
Lady Beauford
Central
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