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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1900
Page
2
An advertisement extols Vinol as a powerful cod liver oil based tonic that quickly increases weight, strengthens organs, and purifies the blood. It cites a Boston and Maine railroad worker's testimonial praising improved kidneys, regular bowels, appetite, sleep, and a thirteen pound gain, and promises refunds if not satisfied.
Pensioner Joseph J. Parrott of Battle Creek receives 14 dollars. Battle Creek Brewing Co files articles of incorporation with 50 000 dollars capital. Grand Rapids Herald marks semi centennial with a full page issue. Deer shipments across Mackinac reach 2 412 to date. Queen City brewery project underway by Battle Creek men aiming for February 10 opening. University of Michigan library plans a journalism museum gathering early publications. A historic Washington hand press is sought for the collection.
The Battle Creek Moon has enlarged to a seven column eight page format, becoming the largest daily paper in Calhoun county. It will print AP news using two linotype machines and a high speed press capable of 5,000 papers per hour. The News wishes the Moon success.
At a Presbyterian church gathering on Saturday Representative Boyd joined about three hundred attendees in eating chicken pie. A speaker quipped that Boyd was eating it for keeps, and the crowd noted the men left unharmed. The piece ends with a dismissive line about charm and beauty devices.
Jerome J. Lyon and Olive Bianche Mabus of Battle Creek. Herbert L. Hoaglin of Albion and Anna M. Sauter of Sheridan. Karl M. Norton of Albion and Mary L. Skinner of Lansing. Alynh G. Alden and Dora Bousa of Battle Creek. George F. Lower and Nellie M. Lath rap of Marshall.
A Battle Creek woman was assaulted Saturday night on her way home but screamed, fending off the robber without loss. Earlier a traveler seeking lodging in Hibsdale was approached by a similar con man. the sheriff investigated but the suspect escaped before questioning.
Drs Joy and Marshall testified by motion of attorney W H Porter that A O Hyde is too ill to stand trial this term. They concurred he has heart disease and might drop at any moment during the excitement of trial. Pulse 102. Judge Smith continued the case to the next term, hoping for better health.
Rev Dr Baart of St Marys church spoke on Thanksgiving sermons praising Catholic priests and nurses in the Spanish American War. He noted McKinleys stance on Catholic property, referenced canteen debates, and cited 23,000 Catholics among 78,000 volunteers at Camp Thomas. Fire, railroad wrecks, and election reports followed in short items from Wildamport to Indiana.
The Michigan Presbyterian prints a short poem by Rev Dr Hunting in its latest issue. Editor George F. Hunting notes the piece evokes heavenly light breaking through night. The poem speaks of a second sight, dawn after clouds, and trust in God’s timing.
The column lists Sundays visits of Harry Cronin in Battle Creek, Joe Graham and George Burt in Albion and Marshall, Miss Clara Houston with Battle Creek friends, Mrs Marian Palmer moving to Jackson, Frank Rose of the Statesman visiting Corunna, Schuyler French on the road, Peter J J Higging of Marshall in the city, Fred Bouder in Marshal calling on friends, Frank Gildersleeva and wife visiting Marshall, Dr Smith and wife visiting Mrs Smith's parents, Miss Joyce Bach returning to Marshall, and a note about Christmas photo sittings urging early calls to F. E. Osnory's studio for holiday portraits.
AR0UND THE STATE reports a Duluth ice buildup and a new physical training department at Dowagine high school. A Culhans & Son railroad from Port Austin relocated 20 miles of rails two locomotives 140 log cars and about 60000 cedar ties 10 miles apart. The move finished in 123 days. A Madison Medicine Co item notes life saving stories and incidents with Leely Mountain Tes priced 35c.
A quorum attended the regular fortnightly meeting as Aldermen Bonlina Zanger Palmer and Egeler were absent. The finance committee reviewed H L Day Co bunker bill and was granted more time to examine it. The marshal’s time roll totaled 7 dollars and the council adjourned for two weeks.
Ethan Allen filed a petition with the board of canvassors requesting a full recount of clerk ballots after paying a $100 deposit. He cites four general reasons including ballots with distinguishing marks aiding Austin, unsigned inspectors, and miscounted votes across Burlington, Marshall, Morongo, and other precincts. The board plans to begin counting tomorrow in Marshall, proceeding through precincts with no fixed order.
Thirty seven people were carried into Yoleds Sunday over the Cincinnati Northern on the lash excursion of the Itasca. Five tickets were sold at this station. Nine people woke early and took the trip from Allegan.
A special meeting of the Tribe of Ben Hur is scheduled for Friday night with all members urged to attend including prospective members. The A O20 W will send a deputy organizer to boost local interest in the fraternal group. A real estate notice details the Smiley farm of 100 acres in Calhoun County Mich for sale to settle the Dr. Smiley estate.
This week a call goes to all interested to consider special bargains including machine shop and boiler repairing outfits as part of the Real Estate Exchange listings.
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