Charged With Bigamy In Wickatuirg County Jail
J Edson Clapp and Mrs Eudora Howett of Wickatuirg now in County Jail awaiting examination. They vanished from Vicksburg weeks ago. They stayed in Battle Creek four days ago as Mr and Mrs J Edson Clapp. Officers found them in a boarding house room Wednesday night. Mrs Clapp filed a bigamy warrant Thursday, arraignment set for November 25, bail 500 each unpaid, transported to county jail for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edson Clapp
Eudora Howett
Wickatuirg
Ango J. Edson Clapp
Vicksburg
Clapp
Robinson
Sherif Parner
Commercial Travelers’ National Food Co founded in Battle Creek
The Commercial Travelers’ Farmers’ National Food Co Ltd of Battle Creek files articles of association. Capital stock $500,000 with $200,000 paid in. Aims to place treasury stock with traveling men to boost sales of new breakfast food Grape Sugar Flakes. Officers include Roscoe D. Dix as Chairman, G S Kelsey Vice-Chairman, W S Powers Secretary, Washington Gardner Treasurer. Stockholders include N J Kelsey, Rensell A Alger, Ihling, and Agson E. Blanck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Travelers’ & Farmers’ National Food Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Register of Deeds
Daskam Mrnday
Roscoe D. Dix
Berrien Springs
G. 5. Kelsey
W. S. Powers
Washington Gardner
Albion
N. J. Kelsey
Lansinu
Rensell A. Alger
Natreit
Mr. Ihling
Kalamasco
Agson E. Blanck
Kattle Creek
Central Passenger Association Abolishes Year 1908 Passes
The Central Passenger Association executive committee in Columbus Ohio decided to abolish passes starting January 1 for 1908. Railroads named include New York Central Michigan Central Lake Shore Nickel Plate Big Four Lake Erie Western Boston Albany Vanderbilt system and Pennsylvania east and west of Pittsburgh Baltimore Ohio etc. The note ends with unrelated modern advertising content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Central Passenger Association
Columbus
Ohio
New York Central
Michigan Critreal
Lake Shore
Nickel Plate
Big Four
Lake Erie
Ds Western
Boston & Albany
Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Baltimmers & Ohio
Vundslia
Norfolk & Western
Onesapeake & Ohio
Erie
Michigan Health Officers Meet in Ann Arbor on Smallpox Fears
The fifth general conference of Michigan health officers opened in Ann Arbor with about 100 attendees. Frank Wells predicted the state would face its worst smallpox epidemic yet, citing mild prior cases and imperfect disinfection as factors. He noted Michigan’s census data suggesting high state health, and Dr Vaughen clarified that university analyses are free to public health work. A committee, with Prof Hinedale, will plan transportation for disease patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Conference of Health Officers
Michigan
Ann Arbor
State Board
Frank Wells
Lansing
State Board of Health
Michipen
Washington
Vaughen
Hinedale
C. F. Wells
Villa Ridge
Tll
Sud
Mr. Wells
Taft
Elderly Dennis F Lusk Injured Crossing Streetcar Tracks
Dennis F Lusk a Marshall resident over 70 was struck by a city interurban car near Urbandale as he crossed the track after visiting his daughter Eva Fos. He suffered a double break below the knee and severe facial injuries but is expected to recover despite the serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Greek Enquirer
Eva Fos
Urbandale
Dennis F. Lusk
Marshall
West Main Street Bridge
Beiong
Carto Thi W
Nichols Hospital
T. J. Sanda
R. J. Palmer
Mr. Lusk
Two Decisions Filed By Judge Smith At Hastings
Judge Clement Smith filed two decisions with County Clerk Austin on Friday in Hastings. One suit by Thomas Aiken against Ira N. Brown for specific performance was dismissed. The other involved John Seymour versus Columbus Marshall and North Eastern Railroad, where the contractor won a $10,400 judgment and ex-Judge Ingersoll was awarded costs against the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Smith
Hastings
Austin
Winsor
Thomas Aiken
Ira N. Brown
M.H. Nichols
Homer
H. W. Cavanagh
John Seymour
Columbus, Marshall and North Eastern Railroad Company
Ingersoll
Marshall & Qooldwater Railroad Company
Marriage Licenses Listed From Various Cities
A list of marriage licenses shows pairs from Battle Creek Battle Greek Albion Fredonia Albion and other localities. Names include Ewil Buellzingsloewen with Nettie Miller Roy Van Horn with Nellie Jimerson and several other couples with origins in Battle Greek Fredonia Albion and allied towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewil Buellzingsloewen
Nettie Ann Marie Miller
Battle Greek
Roy van Horn
Nellie M. Jimerson
Charles Henry Hees
Ethel A. Dailey
Fredonia
Louis Clyda McDougal
Elizabeth E. Perkins
Albion
Sanford Robbins
Yokonsha
Kinry Ambrosier
Portland
Austin S. Hilleday
Esther L. Wood Loth
Battle Creek
Maiurice L. Patterson
Butile Creek
Aristine D. Prattong
Kelanazos
Prank White
Eva BM. Steele
Grand Rapids
Berle O. Moore
Bissfield
Andidabella
Norincuts
Homer
Daniel G. Wells
Allene Briggs
Samuel Wright
Marshall
Marshall Wins 17 to 0 In Season Finale Victory
In a drizzly fairground clash, Marshall beat Battle Creek 17 to 0. Mosars Gram Windenich and VDevel scored touchdowns as Marshall closed a 6-1 season with strong showings, totaling 121 points for and 64 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosars Gram
Windenich
Vdevel
Marshall
Thi Sosnon
Resolutions from Colegrove Post G A R urge naval yard shipbuilding
At the last regular meeting of Colegrove Post G A R a Vallejo California request urged that at least one battleship be built at every government navy yard to aid veteran employment. The post adopted resolutions asking Congress to authorize ship construction at yards with facilities and to publish the resolutions locally and send them to other posts for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colegrove
Farragut Point
Vallejo
California
Colegroyo
Viennas
Grand Army of the Republic
Congress
Iand Army of the Republic
Railroad Jack visits Marshall on long trek to Lansing
Harry D. Cooper known as Railroad Jack arrives in Marshall from Kalamazoo en route to Lansing to address the Michigan Farmer's clubs convention. At 87 he claims perfect health and notes daily three hours of study, having visited 500 schools this season while traveling mainly by foot with rare car rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry D. Cooper
Jack
Kalamazoo
Lansing
Michigan Farmer’s Clubs
Cooper
Real Estate Transfers Listing Across Multiple Creeks and Towns
Real estate transfers recorded in Calhoun County show multiple parcel changes in Battle Creek Athens Marshall and Emmett. Transactions include Fr Moist to Adam Babmer for 80 acres and other transfers involving Kyte Ball Stillson Wright and numerous additions in Jordan Adams and McCamely’s additions. Prices range from 90 to 5000 dollars with varying lot sizes and sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun ,Gcounty Abstract Company
Hatch Block
W. Fr. Moist
Adam Babmer
Nover
Gee
Bedford
Thomas GC
Hunt
Alice Kyte
Battle Creek
Rose Ball
Frederick C. Stillson
McCamely
James F. Snyder
Frank A Wright
Colving
W.H. Knowles
Eugene W. Rice
Malonia Anson
Charly A. Garlinghouse
Park
Homer
John J. Honser
Maida T
John Bown Jr
Milner Dale
Union Street
Skinner
Mary T. Cronin
Grace Hottomly
Marshall
Bertha O. Nagalto
W. J.dowsett
Charles Coy
Martha Coy
Emmett
Mary Bliss
Jordon’s Add
Coming Events and Early Winter News Items
A garbled list of local events and notices shows dates for meetings, dances, and shows across Michigan cities including Calhoun County, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Battle Creek. Also referenced are national items such as famine in Yangtse valley, a dynamite accident near Camden, and clergy appointments in Massachusetts with scattered earthquake reports in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County Agriculture Society
Albert Edward Wiggam
Opera Honora
Lansing
Ancient Order of the Gleanerg
Katimaze
Outhwestern
Michigan
State Poultry Association
City
Col. Copeland
Opera House
city—aArbeiter
Arbeiter Hall
city—Revy
Thos
Dixon
city—Wesleyan Malejaarttet
city—Arbeiter
The Commoner and Marshal News Offer Bundle
The Commoner has reached a six month circulation of 19000 copies showing strong national interest in political and social topics. Bryan contributes editorials and reviews, with a combined annual subscription offer for The Commoner and Marshal News at $1.635, compared to $2.60 if separate. Also notes medical ad samples and a local school gathering at the opera house Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columus
Bryan
Marshal News
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Psopls
Gough
W. H. Elston Druccist
A & Barats’ National Food Co. Ltd
Aboutish Pheu
Rocky Mountain
Good & Amstutz
Foxzero
Emibsluers
HW. B. Hughes
Stata Health Rontd
Statata Statory
Wea
Battle Creek High School
Fair Ground
Marshal
Marshall Boys
Brawer
Albion College
Alven
Coldwater High School
Coldwater
Oliver
Jackson
Graff
Suttles Creek
Devel
Seymour
Hinderich
Walker
Denel
Moses
Battle Creek Hyde
Coates Holeapla
Peck Williams
Regnier Nichols
Barnay Arodta
Riggs Mosea
Rowe Seymour
Ranger Deuel
Gould Gratt
Alwurit
Hindenach
Muir Averaga
Joseph Hawilton
Calkins
Hall
J. Cheney
Toledo
F J. Cheney
West & Traux
Culding, Kinnen & Marvin
O. Hull
Tertimouiels
Huull
Suri
Good & Ambtutz, Fuusel Directors
Kiutbalours
Buscessore To. B. Hughes
Chas. M. Sheldon
Colegrove Post Pasa
Kosky Mountain
Swartiweont & Swartwout
Daily News
Ida Lewis
Ralph Lewin
Irvin
Eveline R. Quinn
North
Eagle Street
John Goodnow
Shanghai
State Department
Yangtse Valley
Camden, Mo
Griffith
Here
New York
Greer
Massachusetts
London
Odesse
Erzeroum
the Commoner
B. Bryan
Fleet Medicine & Pany
Bellevay
Mich
Ven Plavi
van Vlest Medicine Co
Bellevas, Mich
JanDelle
D&w
Yassah Wagon & Windmill Co
R. A, Bentley
Man
Pnasan
Lehigh Valley
Jackson Hill
Gov. Hamilton & Mansion Sts
L. P. Hussayn
West State Street
H. A. Tillotsorn
Justice of the Peace
Eperle
M. A. Starr
Star Bakery
AKO
Attorneys At Law
Tegel Bounds
Tumedo Insurance
Rensgushle
BO West State Street
Inaakult
Suton
Schley’s City Junk Shop
Sny Syndicite Ig
Detroit
Marshall Citizen
Marshall Money
Belfink
R. Schley
Shepherd's
Weat
Arket
Goody
Clain
Greene
A. i. aNae
Marshall Ave
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