City Fathers Meet and Petitions Presented
The Hobons vote to take charge looms as Will Gilt expected to lead. Petitions from Baptist Evangelical Christian and Methodist churches plus the W C T U oppose Raub pool room late hours. Sewer ordinance bids, dirt removal concerns, and a partial reopening of a tramp house feature in a long council session. The bridge contractor seeks acceptance. two week adjournment follows. Miss Lena Hoffman slips on stairs but recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Gilt
Common Council
Ald
Anon
Greenfield
Miller
Mondy
Evangelical
Christian
J Raub
L. Funk & Co
Chicagze
Locust Street
Water Works Committee
Stevens
Raub
Committee On Ordinances
Wir Opipien
Phix
Townsend
NH. Hollow
Hollow
Brown
Avery
Hateh
Will Gill
Reid
Marshall
Marshall Avenue
Mumuaw
Court
Colored population case sparks courtroom drama
Justice Merrill's office hosted a diverse group of witnesses in a contentious case shaking colored society. Saturday, James Graham's boy was restrained to a tree during a dispute. Ben Cross, Troy Dent, and others intervened, a row followed, and warrants were issued for two arrests as Geo. Southworth defends Dent and Crosswhite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Merrill
James Graham
Jim
Ben Cross White
Troy Dent
Graham
Geo. Southworth
Dent
Crosawhite
Joy Grant Surprised at Debut Birthday Party
Joy Grant reached his debut birthday Saturday and was surprised by eight friends invited by Mr. and Mrs. H. W. H. Frant. The group enjoyed a pleasant evening with refreshments and speeches. attendees included Lawrence Wright, James Hughes, George Fletcher, Harry Cronin, K. E. B. Stuart, Arthur Osborn, Frances Devel, and J. E. Worthington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Mnke
Lawrence Wright
James Hughes
George Fletcher
Harry Cronin
KE. B. Stuart
Arthur Osborn
Frances Devel
J. E. Worthington
Yuekes
Countywide school allotment approved for county children
The county will distribute about $12,000 to schools for 11,604 school age children. The plan adds a dollar per child with Marshall leading at 1070 pupils, followed by Allen and other towns in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugh
Varius
Tidetties
Marshall
Allen
Marriage Licenses Listed for Battle Creek and Nearby Cities
A list of marriage licenses includes Samuel Helpman and Christina Hoff ura of Battle Creek, Herbert Watkinge and Miatel 0. But ler of Battle Creek, Chas. Burgett and Lydia E. Thompson of Athens, Geo. A. McCurgrey and Lenora Shear of Hower, Geo. W. Peighner and Sue R. Allen of Homer, Howard Revier and Florence L. Burke of Bedford, Rienzi Y. Callinnder of Conins and Katie Conklin of Bellevue, Arthur J. Foley and Essie Payne of Bedford, Geo. Mills and Cora Richardson of Battle Creek, Arthur J. Clayiman and Birdhes Gillette of Battle Creek, Ralph Doolittle and May Harmon of Tekonsha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Burgett
Lydia E. Thompson
Athens
Geo. A. McCurgrey
Lenora Shear
Hower
Geo. W. Peighner
Sue R. Allen
Homer
Howard Revier
Florence L. Burke
Bedford
Rienzi Y. Callinnder
Conins
Katie Conklin
Bellevue
Arthur J. Foley
Geo. Mills
Cora Richardson
Battle Creek
Crushed Cereal Coffee Cake for Indigestion
Stop and Reitives. Indigestion is alarming to vital organs and narcotics harm nerves. Ask your grocer for Crushed Cereal Coffee Cake, a delicious table beverage and a positive nerve tonic to ease indigestion, constipation, and prostrated nerves. Orvenep OnREaL Co. Marshall, Mich. 34012
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvenep Onreal Co
Marshall, Mich
All serene again as Stevens drops city suit plan
Mr Stevens of the Hurd mill and the city reach a compromise over a sewer cross street dispute on Pearl Street. Lamson the contractor agrees to repair the private sewer and lay iron pipe if needed, avoiding a costly lawsuit that could drive away the town’s industry. The council accepts a report favoring compromise and continued operation of Stevens's mill while the sewer issue is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Hurd Mill
Pearl’ Street
Winsor
Lamson
Courtright
Tantason
Nalfey
Mer. Stevens
Ald. Greenfield
Riggs
Council
Miller
Peter Lockwood
Turkeys cause quarrel near Convis Junction school
Ellen Stewart widow near Junction school house in Convis hid her farm turkeys after an argument with Dan Hickey over wheat fodder. He pursued them. she testified the language used was unfit. Judge Merrill ordered a purification fee of 8.75 dollars paid by Hickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Stewart
Junction School
Convis
Dan Hickey
Dan
Merril
Merrill
Hickey
Avery Not Dead Prompts Street Railway Delays
A report of promoter Avery's death proved false as he is ill but alive. Negotiations for the new Albion street railway proceed. construction planned for spring, though Avery's illness delays capital funding and the city franchise process. Lehman of Ann Arbor confirms plans remain on track despite the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Mr. Lehman
Albion
Lehman
List of Jurors for December Term Court
The document lists jurors drawn for the December term of court. Names include Fred J. Zanger Moetshall second ward and Chorge Powell Marshall third ward, Wins Hunt Marshall fourth ward, John R Boyd Sheridan Wu Anderson Albion T Randall Eckford, Geo F Bush Fredonia, Hiram Bingham Marengo, Benj Hutchings Burlington, and many others from Albion, Battle Creek, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Zanger
Moetshall
Chorge Powell
Marshall
Conyis
Simons
Barnett
Win
Meliwain
Homer
James Weaver
Lee
Will J. Hutter
LeRoy
Joseph Schwark
Newton
John F. Smith
Pennfield
Eastuam McFadden
Tekonsha
John G. Fox
Albion
Chas
Nowlin
Brundage
George Hangerford
New Dry Goods Store to Open in Brewer Block
J A Anna of Battle Creek predicts the Brewer block dry goods store will open by Saturday. P W Treseder will manage the new shop as stock arrives. repainting and fittings completed, Mr Unns to stock dry goods and notions and run a steady store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Frezeter
Brewer Block
P. W. Tresedér
J. A. Anna
Battle Creek
Unns
New School House Site Debated by City Officials
The school board discussed plans for a new $20,000 to $25,000 school building next year and debated site options. Residents advocated sites at Mansion and Madison, the G A R hall corner, and the old Congregational church property while preserving the central playground and avoiding back of the current central building. A special meeting was set to review site and cost considerations with input from J Dobbins, W P Church, John Butler, H C Hulett, Judge Ingersol, F B Snyder, and Mrs O T Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lohr
Perry
Central School
Mansion and
Madison Streets
G. A. BR. Hall
Marshall
Oliver College
Congregational Church
J. Dobbins
Churrit
Cr A. RB
Schiool
John Butler
G. A. R. Hall
H.C. Hulett
Old Congregational Church
Judge Ingersol
Green Street
F. B. Snyder
O. T Cook
Manson
North Madison
H. L. Day
Gauth
Connected walk envisioned for new school building
Discussion weighs connecting the two buildings with a covered walk for teachers and pupils and keeping street entrances closed. Opinion split on site, with Main Street north side seen as more suitable for a residence or public building, while the G A R site would create a lonely corner for evening passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. Cronin
Main Street
Hyde Loans and Property Transfers Reported
A mortgage for 10 dollars from A. D. Hyde to James D. Hyde of Chicago is recorded on Hyde’s Fredonia township farm. An additional $1,000 mortgage to Commercial Bank is noted for the same property. Reports also state Hyde’s East State Street drug store may have been sold to his son, though not yet recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hacourt House
A. D. Hyde
James D. Hyde
Chicago
Fredonia
Ayune
Fredon
Mr. Hyde
Sunday School Convention Inspires County Work At Battle Creek
The thirty ninth annual state Sunday school convention closed in Battle Creek with Marion Lawrance declaring The teacher is a soul winner. The Tabernacle was crowded at all meetings as attendees traveled from the city and county, boosting Sunday school efforts and heightening local enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Lurthing School Association
Battle Creek
State Sunday School Association
Marion Lawrance
Big Tabernacle
Ti Fms
Battle Greek professors clash over medical registration
In Ann Arbor on Wednesday Prof Nancrede and Dr Alvord of Battle Creek argued over a physician registration request. Bystanders halted a possible physical confrontation as Nancrede refused to display his diploma, receiving his certificate without showing the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Aiverd
Nancrede
U. of M
Ann Arbor
Alvord
State, Board of Health
Montgomery cruiser sails to Delagoa Bay to protect U.S. interests
The cruiser Montgomery under Capt John P. Merrell is en route from Brasil to Delagoa Bay, ordered to safeguard American interests during the Transvaal war. The Wilder creek drain case hearings closed in probate court with Judge Lane set to decide November 28. A Cincinnati Northern excursion to Toledo is planned for Sunday, with a 7:42 am pass and 7:00 pm return, likely the season’s last. Theatres promise many attractions while Calhoun county lawyers Smith and Mains trade newspaper interviews. The supreme court may issue an injunction restraining both from further public clashes for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
John P. Merrell
Brasil
Delagoa Bay
Merrell
Bee
Cincinnati Northern
Toledo
Marshall
Smith
Mains
Calhoun County
Supreme Court
Ogldwater
Sheriff’s Horse Stolen by Homeless Youth in Battle Creek
Sheriff Williams vows action after a sixteen year old boy from Battle Creek, Victor Harris, stole the sheriff’s horse from the stable. The youth, previously spared by Judge Smith, fled with the animal after prying open the stall. A $25 reward is offered for both horse and boy as tracks lead toward Augusta and possibly Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Becauga
Victor Harris
Battle Creek
Roy
Battle Creek Rowl
Augusta
Elkhart
Edward Cronin Dies After Illness at 89
Edward Cronin, aged 89, died Thursday morning at his mother's home on North Eagle Street after a period of consumption. A well known city figure formerly of Chicago, he was a nephew of Mrs S E Cronin. The Catholic funeral will be held from St Marys Church at nine oclock Saturday morning with Rev Father Joseph McMannus likely officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cronin
John Cronin
North Eagle Street
Cronin
Hough
Chicago
S. E. Cronin
Lend a Hand with Knox Stomach Tablets Advertisement
A charity call urges helping those in despair as Knox Stomach Tablets are promoted to aid digestion and liver issues. The ad claims direct blood, stomach, liver and bowels action, immediate relief for indigestion, and a cure for dyspepsia, with fifty tablets per box offered at fifty cents.
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Nate
Knox
Druggista
Shara Ge Gaeta
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Perrinville
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Aie
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Ly Newton
Penafield
Pelunsha
Arene
Samuel Helpman
Christina Hoffura
Herbert Watkinge
Miatel 0. Butler
Battle Cre
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Brevena
Convin
Mr. Thickey
M. J. Lehman
Guteaven
Chus
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Corner Mansion
Madison
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Absurd of
Judd
Prof
Nanteredle
Cie Nour Chashhiagy
Sheriff's
Lila
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