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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1901
Page
4
A fragment from a Marshall Michigan weekly notes the Expounder Publishing Co. on West State Street with a Friday issue pattern and a one dollar yearly subscription rate. It mentions editor FR. WIULELIUS and a circulation number 27.
The article discusses a growing tariff conflict within the Republican Party as McKinley and Roosevelt promote reciprocity and free trade against protectionist forces. It argues high tariffs damaged foreign trade and fueled trusts, warning of strong opposition from protected interests in the Senate and lobbying groups.
A Republican editor argues against imposing limits on freedom of speech and the press, citing abuse faced by candidates and the assassination of President McKinley. He warns that restricting liberty risks greater evils, urges liberty-loving citizens to resist censorship, and emphasizes that free speech upholds a free government despite agitation by those seeking to protect institutions. The piece condemns attacks on free speech as reactionary and stresses the necessity of informed public opinion.
A historical public discourse urges robust defense against slander and libel, arguing that strong opinions should be regulated by public sentiment rather than governmental censorship. The text contends for a balanced stance where free expression is safeguarded while accountability is social rather than legal.
Transfers listed by Oathorn County Abstract Company include Wm P Ismaond to Wm D Baker of part lot in Mechrm's addition Battle Creek for 1200. Markham to Chase Gregory 60 acres in Pennfield for 2000. Frank G Hoag to FB Sherman Mfg Co on Barney Street Battle Creek for 2400. Fred H Lyman to Frank A Sancey lot 107 in Hamblin's addition Battle Creek for 400. Eliza J Finch to School District No 8 Marengo land in section 6 for 10. George W Bortles to William Haltz lots 1 and 2 Dumgherties' addition Albion for 600. Annie R Palmer to W R Kellogg lots 5 and 6 Graves' addition Battle Creek for 4500. Harry Howell to Mary J Gould on Upton Avenue Battle Creek for 1500. Earl L Moore to Elgin H Sleeper lots 6 and 7 block 2 and 6 and 7 block 3 Irwin's second addition Albion for 500. W H Kynett to H B Andrews lot 47 Park addition Battle Creek for 800. Cornelius W Hartson to Cornelius i Truaz 20 acres in section 7 Clarendon.
Edward and Mrs. Clara Davis of Syracuse return home after being hailed as heroes by I W Davis's death. Numerous others, including Mrs. Thomas Butler and Mrs. O. Eastwood, Mrs. Sarah Ladd, Mr. Salisbury, and many locals, travel or visit relatives in Detroit, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Chicago, and beyond. Several attend fairs in Springfield Illinois and Millinois, with mentions of moves to Orlando, Ravenna, and Boston.
Special Dispatch from The Daily News New York reports Columbia won the second of five heat races this afternoon despite a 20 knot wind. Shamrock led early but Columbia passed at 1:26 and finished about 3:16:02 to Shamrock 2:16:20, with start times Shamrock 11:00:18 and Columbia 11:01:47.
Probate notices list multiple estates with final accounts licenses to sell real estate and claim deadlines. Names include Thomas Kingworth Willie Miller Henry Benner John Watson Matalda Kipp Marcus Adana William Addison Samuel Allen Cornelia Failing Richmond Kingman Allison Van Sickle and Nature of Victory P Collins with various first and last day claim deadlines and special hearings.
Chicago markets show wheat slipping with December at 4.60 and May around 4.72 while corn holds steady near 62 percent and oats slide. Live poultry and potatoes mix as butter unsettled. cattle prices at Detroit reach 4.76 to 5.00 for prime steers with feeders active, hogs varied by grade amid ample supplies.
Fragmentary text describes events at a fair or show with mentions of notable figures and performances. It references a race or ride, a group known as The Cherry Pickers, and a schedule with a return time. A. H. Anson is listed as agent for tickets.
Mrs Thomas Deveraux of Battle Creek attends with family as the fortieth annual Quid Nune literary gathering meets at B M Templeton's home in North Marshall. About sixty seven people attend a bounty dinner and enjoy a literary program. local residents report visits, meetings, and upcoming events across Battle Creek Marshall Hillsdale and nearby areas.
Fraternal Glean ora lodge formed at Grange Hall Saturday evening. Nelson Toland and wife and Mrs Peter Schultz returned from a Pan American and eastern trip. Mrs Libbie Knight and Marsh visited her parents. E A Turner and wife visited J N Turner. Daisy Carver returned from work in the North and plans to go to California soon. Lena Harrington of Esterbrook was guest of Mrs M McCotter. Herb Snyder and wife of Marshall visited Mrs Tornar. LA 8 met at Frank Walker’s husk corn. Mabel Howe went to Ypsilanti and visited her mother in Jackson. Mrs Fannie Fellows and Wo Lennon of Rochester married Oct 1. Jennie Marsh wed Jay Waterman at home Sept 25. Rev HW Davis officiated. Addig Ashley Maude Blair Bertha Williams attended from nearby. Nelson and wife Abram Kell Laura Teidfield and Charles Teidfield attended the March-Wutterman wedding at Battle Creek.
The first quarterly meeting of the Calhoun county Teachers Association for the school year 1901 02 will be held Saturday in the high school building. Programs include Music Scripture Reading and Prayer Rev Joseph Hawilton Secretary's Report papers on Problems in a Small High School Supervision of Rural School and Practical Art in Public School plus round table discussions and various musical numbers and addresses.
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