County 16 S110 Richer Poor Commissioner Hyde Pays Money Into the County Treasury
A county investigation into the poor relief fund reported large overages and duplicate payments across several accounts. The special committee found $2,870 mischarged to various accounts from 1895 to 1898, plus additional overdrafts totaling $1,141.10. Findings showed double and triple billings, with Dr Foote and others implicated. the panel urged safeguards and credited the volunteers for thorough work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
EF. M. Poste
TH. EB. Winsor
John Powell
Mr. Hyde
John McKeever
Byron Spencer
Albert Wandell
Parkis
Barbara Taylor
Taylor
Wes
Messrs
Henry
Battle Creek
Wilkins
Shipp
Eckford
Moch
Supervisor Williams
Lee
Foote
Hyde
Board debates Hyde affair as funds paid into treasury
Treasurer Fish calls out a board member while a Hyde representative deposits 988.49 into the treasury causing a stir. The committee and witnesses defend officers, reports are debated, mandamus suits noted, and a broad resolution on future expert bills is read aloud as the board adjourns after a tense session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish
Hyde
Thia
Barcom
Albion
John Powell
Henry
Powell
H.K. Whitey Battle Clerk
Mr Hyde
Mr. Henry
Bull
Conins
Mr. Selivark
Newton
Austin Wid
Leonard
Claims Committee
Mandarius
Willison
Bascom
Wiliams
Boardaid
Board of Supervisors
Austin
Mr. Hyde
Battle
Grete
Irom
Henry L .Colman
Battle Creek
Supreme Court
Pf, M. Wadleigh
George Hanan
Nelson KE. Hubbard
Albion Ulemiberr
Blue
Messrs
Gillette
Halladay
Parner Sere
Parchis
Clair
Graham
Ali Schwark
Hamilton
Constable Dowd
Dowd
Frank Laberteaux
Beard
Springs Spur Sewer Work Across Main Line Streets
Work on the city sewer advances rapidly despite abundant springs. On Pearl Street the mainline reaches Monroe Street with ground full of springs. Mulberry reaches Hanover. Kalamazoo Averine line extends toward Sycamore. Contractor Lamson employs many men, with four pumping water and others clearing sand while shields protect the pipe mouth. On calm paydays labor slackens slightly, yet a strong force can lay about 200 feet daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Street
Monroe Street
Mulberry Street
Hanover Street
Kalamazoo Averine
Spruce Street
Sycamore Street
Syermoré Street
Monros Street
Lamson
Lemson
Volney Gibbs Dead A Wealthy Homer Farmer Dies
Volney Gibbs of Homer dies at his home November 16 after a brief illness. An early county settler, Gibbs came with his parents in 1837 and built a large 700 acre farm south of Homer. He was the wealthiest farmer in the area and survived by a son Joseph. His wife had died years before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangham
Thomas Sargent
Plainwell
Sargent
August Fenska
Bertha Fenska
Volney Gibs
Homer
Seth
Mr. Gibbs
Caja
Joseph
Gibbs
Trains collide near Cumberland injure two
In Cumberland Maryland two sections of Baltimore Ohio passenger train No 4 collided this morning while approaching on the westbound line. Engineer L B Kendle remained at his post to slow the train but was fatally burned. Fireman Lewis Massey was fatally scalded. No others seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chigagu
Twoy
Baltimore
Ohio
Cumberhind
Maryland
L. B. Kendle
Scond
Kendle
Burt
Lewis Massey
Tramp Fern Warned by Vicious Dog Incident
John Bush chased a 130 pound Newfoundland that attacked a tramp near his barn. The dog lunged from the ladder as Bush climbed to the second floor, prompting a scramble that ended with the tramp pleading for mercy. The dog’s aggressive behavior toward tramps is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bush
John
Mr. Bush
Sara Weal
Gore
Change of location for Calhoun County Abstract Co
The office is now in pleasant rooms on the second floor of the Watson block at Grand and State streets. Previously in an upper courthouse room, the new location offers greater convenience for patrons. Visit one block north of the courthouse opposite the Baptist church.
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Calhoun County Abstract Company
Watson
Grand
State Streets
Baptist Church
Howard's Body Returns After Fatal Shot
The body of A. M. Howard, shot at Sapulpa Indian Territory last Tuesday, arrived in Lee with G. B. Ripley. Funeral held Tuesday at sister Mrs. Perry Glen's home. Sapulpa paper reports say the proprietor J. D. Peyton fired after an argument in a restaurant. Peyton described as sour and morose. Boycon arrested then released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Howard
Supulpa
Indian Territory
G. BR. Ripley
FE. J. Howard
Congis
Tie Sister
Perry Glen
Lee
Sapulpa
Mgr. Howard
Hhis
Wetsworthia
J. D. Peyton
Mr. Howard
Od Howard
Dudiaste
Peyron
Boycon
Sien Bern
Hurts Homer Post Office in Rural Delivery Test
The Homer post office faces disruption as a rural free delivery trial in Bekford helps that area but hurts nearby towns. In 35 days about 8600 pounds of mail went out from Homer, with Postmaster Allen noting a decline over the year and about forty former patrons transferring mail to Eckturd cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bekford
Homer
Allen
Detroit man escorts new switchboard to funeral
Mr Foster of Detroit attended the noon funeral of the new switchboard in the Michigan telephone office. Manager Drake plans 260 phones and three switchboards in operation once all subscribers are connected. With the office morphed from 14 subscribers years ago, Drake’s persistence built the service to the current capacity. Three operators and two linemen ensure good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Detroit
Michigan
Drake
Mc. Drake
Bar b Plumb Credits Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsm
Barbey Plumb of Kansas says he called every doctor a liar until he tried Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsm. He says it saved him hundreds of dollars in bills and one bottle cured his stomach trouble. Sold by A L Hindenach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbey Plumb
Kansas
Dr. Caldwell
A. L. Hindenach
Stop and Reflect Cnushed Cereal Coffee Cake Ad
The copy urges stopping indigestion and warns against narcotics. It promotes the Cnushed Cereal Coffee Cake as a delicious table beverage and a positive specific for indigestion constipation and prostrated nerves. Claims a tonic effect with fresh blood and free circulation from OnvsHED Origaz Co Marshal Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onvshed Origaz Co
Marshal
Mich
200000 Fire Notice Covers 62 Pages Review Of Case
Notice outlines a $200,000 claim by C. R. Mains with defendants Hulbert Geo W Meghem Clark J J Roberts M W Brown E Nichols A W Lockton Roy Maguire Edward Murphy. The filing, Tuesday in Clerk Amatin's office, spans 43 pages recounting the case history and raises expectations for the March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inio
C. R. Mains
Hulbert
Geo
W. Meghem
Clark
J. J. Roberts
M. W. Brown
E. ©. Nichols
A. W. Lockton
Roy Maguire
Edward Murphy
Mains
Sammy
Amatin
Murch
Magician Herrmann Amazez Crowd At Opera House
The mystic Herrmann amazed and mimicked many during Tuesday night’s performance. Despite a smaller crowd, the opera house was well filled and patrons paid for the chance to see his marvels. The four Luciers accompanied him, displaying a variety of musical skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Willeing
Shipp
Albertson
Athens
Turner and Halladay
Battle Crook
Austin
A.W. Lockton
Battle Creek
Polmiun
Herrmann
Opera House
Terrmann
Opera
Four Luciers
Lin
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Rudolph Yandes and Ida Muhyle of Vredenia, Ford Lamb of Clarence and Qula Kinnnel of Lee, Lee A. Marsh of Lansing and Bertha Bradley of Albion, Simon Helpman and Stella White of Battle Creek, Charles H. Sherman of Clarendon and Rhoda Krys of Tekousky, Wm. L. Siwendeman and Mabel Buerchner of Battle Creek, Thomas P. Moses of Lansing and Elizabeth A. Johnson of Albion, Wi. D. Collings of Concord and Eva Davenport of Les, Lioyd M Clark of East Leroy and Ile V. Puller of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Yandes
Ida Muhyle
Vredenia
Ford Lamb
Clarence
Qula Kinnnel
Lee
Lee A. Marsh
Lansing
Bertha Bradley
Albion
Simon Helpman
Stella White
Battle Creek
Charles H. Sherman
Clarendon
Rhoda Krys
Tekousky
Wm. L. Siwendeman
Mabel . Buerchner
Thomas P. Moses
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Wi. D. Collings
Concord
Eva Davenport
Les
Knox Stomach Tablets Promise Relief for Dyspepsia
An advertisement touts Knox Stomach Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and related digestive disorders. It warns against overuse of stimulants and claims the tablet formula repairs the stomach, liver and blood, boosting health for the weak. The offer includes a fifty cent box and a request to send payment to a local chapter in Michigan.
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Che Sim
Batte Creek
Calhoun
Whterie DI Vie Money
Thaldschin Lee
Aadamarcie
Barry
Braniel Calhoun
Volney Gibbs
Hendley
Lpireunin Massey
John Bubb
Watson Block
Howard
Mead White
Berger
Tia
Bekfod Vastoainter
Dirks
Drake Buckne
Ollie
Isis
Phoyes
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Ife
Lance
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