Banquet Honors John W. Fletcher Before Benton Harbor Move
Friends of John W. Fletcher held a surprise banquet in Marshall, honoring his move to Benton Harbor. About fifty guests attended, presenting a silver smoking set as thanks. Speeches by Clarence Joy and others praised Fletcher’s generosity and character. The Kongaby Quartette performed while the group sang and toasted late into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fateem
Kongaby Quartette
John W. Fletcher
Benton Harper
Johnnie
John
Clarence
Fletcher
Wm. H. Porter
Wincor
J. E. Foleynd
E. H. Grant
Quartetta
Bruce Smith
Howard Pratt
Phillip Joy
Ed. Ganes
Controversy Settled Between Churches Over Property
The dispute between First Church of Christ Scientists and CG Colegrove Post over a former Congregational church property has been resolved. The Post vacated by renting the old German Lutheran church of William Martin, converting it into a hall, with Welch continuing to pay rent until after May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Colegrove
Old Congregational Church
B. F. Welch Jr
Old German Lutheran Church
William Martin
Welch
Pretty wedding at Schempf home unites Gertrude Schempf and Louis Eggebrecht
The ceremony at Mrs. Elizabeth Schempf's home joined Gertrude Marie Schempf and Louis Eggebrecht with Rev. W H Alber officiating. Bridesmaids Ligeia Hauser and Mary Werner wore white, attendants Roy Schempf and Conrad Eggebrecht, Ada Dewey played the wedding march, and a supper followed amid green and white decor. Out of town guests and regrets from nearby cities noted. The couple planned a wedding tour to Elkhart Indiana and will entertain friends after November 1 at 007 Gorham Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Schempf
Gertrude Marie
Louis Eggebrecht
Monsseline de Soia
Mics Ligeia Hauser
Marshall
Misa Mary Werner
Bigeity
Roy Schempf
Conrads Eggebrecht
Mis
Ada Dewey
W.H. Alber
John Heyser
Elizabeth
Marshall and
S. B. Barrow
Elkhart
Ind
Battle Creek
Owosso
Elkhart Tnd
Gorham Street
Jackson
Misa Schempf
Marriage Licenses Granted in Various Cities
The Daily News lists marriage licenses issued to Sidney D. Sebastian and Estella MH Saylor of Chiretice. Brunk DT Chamberlain and Mertis Hepler of Hoser Archie N Oxie and Edith M Self of Batile Creek. Howard L Carpenter and Letub Maud Brooks of Batile Creek. Qovred Sodunizem of Grand Rapids and Mus Pore of Albis. Robt Bradborn and Myrth A Greens of Marmbhull. Join K Murdu of Toledo and Fior ence Alexander of Marshall. Homer W Osss and Nelitg McCer iick of Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney D. Sebastian
Estella MH
Saylor
Chiretice
Brunk DT
Chamberlain
Mertis Hepler
Hoser
Archie N
Oxie
Edith M. Self
Batile Creek
Howard L. Carpenter
Letub Maud Brooks
Grand Rapids
Mus Pore
Albis
Robt Bradborn
Myrth A. Greens
Marmbhull
K. Murdu
Toledo
Annual Convention of Calhoun County Sunday School Association
The fifteenth annual convention will be in Albion at the M K church on Oct 22 and 23 with about three hundred delegates. The program lists devotional services, talks on primary work, Sunday school teaching principles, and addresses by Alfred Day and Prof EM Wood, plus reports, round tables, and a lecture by Rev Parkes Cadman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County Union Sunday School Association
Alpion
M. BK
Jaquesa
Albion
Parsons
W HB Arch
EM Wood
Albion College
Alfred Day
E Arnold
Young Peoples Societies
Lydis Wood
E Leroy
Calhoun Oo
F . Goodrich
Durnd Emmett Company Opens Lecture Course Nov 1 1901
The Peoples' Union Lecture course starts with the Durnd Emmett company on November 1 1901 followed by Hungarian Court Orchestra Albert Edward Wiggan Colonel Copeland Rev Thomas Dixon and Wesleyan Mule Courtec Tickets priced Blue 4 75 Pink 1 80 White 1 60 and Single lecturer 0 50 Owing to the union of two courses the season promises top talent and lower prices Swartwout & Swertwout handle ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples’ Union
Durnd Emmett Company
Hungarian Court Orchestra
Albert Edward Wiggan
Colonel Copeland
Thomas Dixon
Wesleyan
Mule Courtec
Iudding
Suuain
Exioe
County Supervisors Meet for Reports and Adjournment
County Supervisors discussed a pension renovation and reported funds paid to the poor, with several committee reports adopted or tabled. Prosecutor Hatch reviewed cases on insane funds with mixed conclusions, and action was postponed to Saturday. sessions included staff changes and a plan to elect officials and set salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laaberteaux
Amerintendenta of
Mesars Halliday
Haven
Soldiers Relief Committee
Willison
Henry
Court House
Presssuter Hatch
Clorke
Emtima Road
A. W. Gifford
B. Mead
A. C. Hyde
A. B. Mead
Windsor
Eldred
Henry, Phillips
Kelley
Thoreday
Another Big Victory At Fair Grounds Wednesday
Marshall High school dramatic 2 score win over Jackson on the fair ground gridiron Wednesday afternoon. The team remains undefeated this season with two new players Seymoure at left end and Hyde at center delivering solid play. Denel Graff and Hindenach contributed strong tackling as Cates and Morris starred for the Marshall squad in a close, error prone contest marred by frequent fumbles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Jackson
Fair Ground
Waas
Seymoure
Hyde
Denel
Graff
Hindenach
Cates
Morris
Hale
Graft
Deuel
Seymour
Williams
Holsaple
Fisk
Arndts
Devel
Deual
Moses
Jackson Hyde
Tanner Williams
Keresa Hokuple
Waidem Arndta
Holton Wisk
Hitchcock Seymons
Gates Moses
Gibbs Vary
Reid Graft
Clay Devel
Barghary Hindenack
Livingston
Merrill
Mareball
Oliver College
Local notes from Sion October seventeenth in Earle Johnson Pan American scene
Local items report Earle Johnson at the Pan American in Sion with Mina Carrie Beck in B UT Chapman’s cigar store. Frank Mitchell buys B.F. Welch Jr property. rumnage at George Boughton’s store on Saturday. OG A Johnson to chair in Detroit House of Correction. Diana Corbin finding a home in Battle Creek. Infant dies in Nantons. funeral Friday. Football tale details Jackson vs Marshall with scores and lineups. Various civic notes–library hours, electric road gang, and state federation meetings. Ensuing items include pensions, dances, quarantines, arrests, and school fund updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Earle Johnson
Mina Carrie Beck
B. UT
Chapman
Frank Mitchell
B .F. Welch Jr
Enat
George Boughton
A. Johnson
Niles
Ohaira
Detroit
John. Schulta
Nantons
Cleven
Chris. Egeler
Citizens’ Telephone Company of
Grand Rapids
Hearty Ho
Jackson
Adrian
Burner
Wubwee
George Cole
Burlington
Merrill
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Robi Bradburn
Myrih A. Grooms
L. Pattison
Mrs. Bradburn
Groun
Franchise Granted for Electric Railway in Albion City
At a special Albion city council meeting on Wednesday, A Boluud was approved to build an electric railway through the city after a Monday night deadlock. Representatives from the company discussed terms, with a 10 year exclusive franchise granted amid objections and graft concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Reynolds
Halladay
Gillette
Haven
Sheriff Williams
Justice Merrill
Lillet
L. Dodge
State Board of Supervises
Calhoun
Bedrieg
Henry
Albion Eoenuil
A. Boluud
Nob
Umyor
Tig Tisyor
de Frenchios
Iit Case
Boothoc
Wedding Bells for Florence Alexander and John E. Martin
Florence Alexander and John E. Martin were married Wednesday evening at Miss Anna Alexander’s South Engle Street home. Rev F D Hobson performed the ring ceremony before about fifty relatives. Best man Morgan Alexander and bridesmaid Alicea Alexander assisted as guests enjoyed a wedding supper. The couple, both graduates of the local high school, will reside in Toledo after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Alexander
South Engle Street
Florence Alexander
W. H. Alexander
John ©. Martin
John Martin
Marshall Township
Mendelsson
Arthur Calendar
F. D. Hobgan
The
Christian Church
Morgan Alexander
Detroit
Alicea Alexander
Martin
Toledo
Marti
Circuit Court schedule and case continuations
The court continued Hanover National Bank versus Howard R Kingman and Amanda Martin versus Mary A Lindsay to Saturday. Green estate case delays granted ten and thirty days to file. Wisher versus Gril damages motion granted. Calendar rearranged. specific case numbers listed for Mon Tue and Wed. Judge Smith to attend Monday. Judge Peck present Saturday. local news and ads appear in the issue.
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Hanover National Bank
Howard R. Kingman
Amanda Martin
Mary A. Lindsay
G H. Green
Smily
H. R.williams
Charles A. Wisher
Frank A. Gril
Smith
Mouday
Mord
Gourt
Peck
Equalization push meets county boards after cash value ruling
The state tax commission asks county boards to re do equalizations to cash value after last June's lower valuations. It argues county figures should match cash value and that city valuations often rose as counties.
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The
State Tax Commission
County Boards of Supervisors
State Board of Equalization
Tagham County
Real Estate Transfers From Calhoun County Abstract
Real estate transfers listed with buyers, sellers, parcels in Battle Creek and surrounding townships. Items include various lots, acres, and sections in Hart's, Caldwell's, Frisbie's, Marehall, Marengo, Sheridan, Athens, Lee, and Marshall, with prices ranging from 0 to 2500 dollars. Notices invite a buyer for a Jersey cow and an apprentice at a barber shop.
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Newa
Calhoun County Abstract Company
Hatch Block
Oscar Cole
Clarence Thomas
Hart
Battle Creek
OE Brown
Enoch Brown
Caldwell
Battle Breek
Bertha L Fogg
Birdie Blakeslee
Third Ward
Eugenis Hayward
Thanie van Sickle
Harty
Richard Olin
Bam Maas
Frisbie’s
Myron Cook
Mary A Sherman
Marehall
Sarah Bozzerd
Calhoun County R R Co
Marengo
Peter Mulvaney
Calhoun County RR Us
George Perrett
W A Foote
Fred Brown
Calhoun County
Bee
Sheridan
Jerome Bliss
Jacob Guyer
Matthew Hergin
Anna Tiffany
Clarence Barker
Athens
Hany Hewits
Levi A Moon
Lee
B Harrison
G E Sisco
Mitehall
Sophis Dund
George Phillips
B Marchall
Gliver Hallow
Giles J Barnes
Léa
Hizerbeth Pord
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the Royal
Colegroves
Rhay
Gertrude Schempf of
Dachyon
Zizzle Weyeer
Taetdyy
Ya Daily News
Calhoun County Sunday School Association
Mraj H Emmone
Kirst
O, Colegrove
Swartwout
Swertwout
Gcouren
Hatch
Mattara Referad
Jackson 5
T. M. Wright
Monday Club
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Ann Arbor
Mra
C. T. Cook
Rebekah Lodge
Flora Hart
State Street
Eagle Strect
Henry Vander Horst
Kalamazoo
VanderHorst
Peter J. Higgins
Thes
Pension Commis Missioner
Evans
George Hodgeman
Fisher
Opera House
Leonora Jackson
Bing
Royal Hotel
Joy
Walter Bennett
North Mulberry Street
Henry Antigo
Albion Common Council
Alblouw
Kuthers
Huluud
Heckwith, Dowagine
Leedle Bros
Tin Shop
Connection
John E. Martin
Hobson
Circuit Court
Nure
Rocky Moanwin
Wade
Madison Mloivine
Swartwoat
Swartywout
Suaviwodt & Bwartwould
Yee Daily News
Largest
Bea
Robert H Smith
Calhoun County RR Co
Maren
Bali Jeresy
Walter Oluck
Barber Chop
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