Public meeting seeks to lure Lambert Good Food and Machinery to Marshall
Industrial Association members heard J. E. Nichols reorganized Lambert Good Food and Machinery, now in Battle Creek, may relocate here. Battle Creek offers incentives, orders backlogged, need for 10,000 in stock within 22 days to fund 50,000 stock at 20 cents on the dollar. Promoters expect 50 to 70 workers within two months. Kalamazoo also interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Re
J. W. Fletcher
Lambert Good Food and Machinery Company
Battle Creek
J. E. Nichol
Little
Atock
J. C. Patterson
W. H. Porter
W. EE. Bosley
Tew
W. J. Blood
Marshall
Kalamazoo
Dr John P Ashley Fired From Albion College Over Alleged Misconduct
A sensational Albion report states Dr John P Ashley was abruptly dismissed from Albion College amid allegations of serious misconduct involving a woman from a prominent Methodist family. College and church authorities moved quickly to remove him and seal details, aiming to handle the matter privately to protect the institution and those connected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
John P. Ashley
Albion College
M. E
Muskegon
Ashley
Death of Jackson Engineer D D Paddock at 49
Charles D Paddock a Jackson native and Michigan Central engineer died Tuesday morning after a cancer of the stomach diagnosis. Born in Saline he spent years in Cleveland and Jackson with the harness business before joining the railroad service in 1870. Survived by wife and two daughters Mia A Shaw of Muskegon and Ethel Paddock. Funeral held at his Jackson home and burial at Oakridge after arrival from the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Paddock
Jackson
Michigan Central
Paddock
Saline
Mich
Cleveland
Mia. A. W. Shaw
Muckegon
Ethel Paddock
Oakridge
Funeral for Mrs Schooley Interrupted by Cattle Block
Remains of Mrs George Schooley were taken to Oak Ridge cemetery near Marshall for interment. A cattle herd blocked the funeral procession near the G C Benley place two miles west of Marshall. Charles Welch of Three Rivers lost a horse and driver was thrown. Dr L A Dixon of Marshall helped control the team and prevent a runaway. He had operated the Sani tarium City Electrical company earlier that summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schooley
Marshall
Oak Ridge Cemetery
G. C. Benley Place
Tomeef
Charles Welch
Three Rivers
L. A. Dixon
Dixon
Battle Creek Moon
In Memoriam McKinley Funeral Commemorations In City
Proclamation by Roosevelt Bliss and Powell suspends business for burial hours of President McKinley. Memorial services held at high school and Presbyterian church with G A R W K G Knights Templar and K of P in attendance. Readings, anthems, prayers mark the solemn day nationwide and in Marshall with crowded churches and many turned away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Bliss
Powell
William McKinley
Marshall
Hamilton
Winsor
Memorial Services for President McKinley Held Sunday
Memorial services were held Sunday at 10:30 am at the Universalist church in memory of President McKinley. Invitations extended to the Woman's Relief Corps and G. Cosgrave Post No 166, G.A.R. to attend in a body, citizens invited. Several speakers to address the President as husband and son, soldier and comrade, citizen, and religious man, with reflections on his life and the nation's hour. Excellent music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
McKinley
Woman’ Relief Corps
G. Cosgrave
G. A. RR
Big Calhoun County Fair Promises Fast Races and Daring Acts
Great preparations are underway for the Big Calhoun County Fair October 8 to 11 with ample purses and top horses from Michigan and nearby states. The track will be fast, features include elevated stage acts and Sidonia the wire artist, plus Prof Chandler performing daily feats of daring from a 100 foot ladder. Remember the dates October 8, 9, 10 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Michigan
Sidonia
Chandler
Real estate transfers list dated with multiple parcel deeds
The Neva owes Calhoun County Abstract Company for a string of property transfers. M Rosa Lee, Henry Haliday, Adam Gunnison, Cornelia A Palmer, Bowen, James Henry, Jay H Scott, Mary J Frank, Charles F Bowen, G A Johnson, Emma Smith, Marthy HE Miller, and Arthur W Sisson appear in transactions transferring lots, squares, or acres in Battle Creek, Albion, Bat tle Creek, and Pennfield for sums ranging from 250 to 4900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva
Calhoun County Abstract Company
Hatch Block
M Rosa Lee
Harvey M Graham
Atheny
Henry Haliday
Charles Kendall
Battly Creek
Adam Gunnison
Ross O Kaylor
Chestnut Street
Albion
Cornelia A Palmer
Fred R Henderson
Davidson
Battle Creek
H Bowen
Charles F Bowen
James Henry
Fred Moffet
Nichols
Jay H Scott
Abram Wagner
Huron Street
Mary J Frank
Mary A Richardson
Frank H Bowen
G A Johnson
John J Evans
Winmett
Emma Smith
Henry D Smith
Barnes
Marthy HE Miller
City of
Arthur W Sisson
Effie O Abbott
Marmett
Pennfield
Pastime Gun Club weekly shoot at fairground
The Pastime Gun Club held its regular weekly shoot Tuesday at the fairground due to a later contest at Charlotte. Live pigeon results show McHale 6 of 8, Seaman 7 of 4, and others. Shooting contest leaders included Heasler, Hubbard, Faulkner, and McCumley with scores ranging from 4 to 10. A jittery ad promises Ven Best's Herb Filly samples for Bellevue, Michigan readers who send name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairground
Charlotte
HJ. Coleman
McHale
Seaman
O. Smith
Swartout
Haluies
McCuuwley
Vendurbeck
Cramptos
Kuberis
Coleman
McCumley
Wilcox
Weoren
MicHule
Morse
Raymond
Keubeteyies
Nevralyis
Copany
Bellevue
Mich
Aires
Ven Best
Justu
Addie the van Vleet Medicine Co
Belluvue
Miob
Probate Court Hearings Set by Judge Lane
Jurisdiction notes scheduled hearings commencing September 23 in probate court. Items include full accounts for Henry Hughes Byron G. Tripp Emily O Van Zandt and Thomas F O Leary guardian appointments, guardianship, and sale confirmations with dates through September 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Buddislow
Volnoy Hess
la Foster
Olivia BM
Sloste
Frances Bt
Buchmid
Chiiues
Marriage Licenses Listed in Obscure Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists names Grou Osburn Harrieté Giese vork and Charles Thompste Tich L. Suith Guin with unclear locales. Text references disappointment and a public sale vibe, mentioning weed Rocky Moputaio Yeu and Wenildhowd's Luppy howe HE tlskt Swarthout. Community notices appear imperfect and nonspecific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grou Osburn
Harrieté Giese Vork
Battle Crock
Charles Thompste
Tich L. Suith Guin
Batele Greek
Lhey
Rocky Moputaio Yeu
Wenildhowd
Luppy Howe
County Fair Preparations and Local Events Highlight City News
Vern Gibbs is on the sick list while Michigan Central section gang levels the main track. A county fair week dance is planned at the K C T M hall. Johnson has secured the score card privileges for races. The city football team opens vs Olivet Sept 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Gibbs
Michigan Central Section
K.C.T.M. Hall
Johnson
Albion News items mix of health, transport, and weather notes
The Albion News reports Chris Marhrie in very serious condition after a stroke, a 34.20 round trip fare to Pontiac via Jackson for the state fair, and a frost with little damage. It notes the Himoid Festival at Grand Rapids, a St Mary’s church confirmation, a dance for the Athletic Association, stock certificates at Michigan Cement Post Co, and a Michigan Central car transporting patients. It mentions a new post office change, insurance figures for McKinley era life policy, electric road work near Albion, paralysis of George Blair in Florida, and a public reception for Rev Pattison. It covers meningitis and other illnesses in the state, an Albion constable case, a petition to reduce Julius Gifford’s sentence, and wind damage hurting fruit crops with beaches blown from trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Marhrie
Pontiac
Jackson
Grand Rapids
St. Mary’s Church
Foley
Opera House
The
Athletic Association
Michigan Cement Post Co
J. M. Hatch
Michigan Central
Kalamazoo
Court records show verdicts and sentences in several cases
In the Reynolds vs Mains Cavanagh case a verdict awarded 47.78 and interest of 7.43 with costs postponed for twenty days and a thirty day extension for a bill of exceptions. Thompson v Guiteau had a jury drawn. Gilbert and Beckley pled guilty to burglary and received one year and eighteen months respectively. Engine 24 undergoes heavy repairs. several staff changes noted. An advertisement touts Knox Stomach Tablets for dyspepsia and blood purification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliza Reynolds
G. R. Mains
H. W. Cavanagh
Costa Wera
Charles Thompson
Julius Guiteau
Harry Gilbert
Ray Beckley
Battle Creek
Ag Tonia
Jourt
Ning Oulock
Excursions by Cincinnati Northern to Cincinnati
Excursion options include a round trip fare of 1.40 on the Cincinnati Northern for Sept 2, 3, and 4 with return within seven days from the Duke of Bale event. Special trip departs Marshall at 6:30 am arriving Adgiau at 9:55 am. return departs Adnei at 2:20 pm. Also Michigan State Fair excursion via Detroit route on Sept 28–29 with round trip price 99.29 via Jackson and other points. sale dates Sept 23 to 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrhin
Cincinnisti
Michigan State
Poxtias
lWieh
Jackson 99
Inchoelve
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John W. Baird
the Royal Hotel
Marahadi
Dr. Ashley
Albion Kollege
Caras
Hie
Hin
Winn
Marshall —Memorial Services
Presbyterian Church
F. D. Hobson
J. M. Gatehell
President McKinley
H. E. Winsor
God Is Our Hope
L. N. Pattison
Joseph Hamilton
America
Uniyoraniat Church
P. Hayes
Southworth-Houston
the Pastime Gun Club
Muse
Probate Court
City News
Olivet
Marshall Turface Company
William McCraig
H. R. Williams
Farner
Vincon
Ward Barringer
Edmonds
Burlington
Gull Lake Yacht Association
Michigan Portland Cement Co
Coldwater
Miss Bentely
Supi
Garwood
Robert Hindenach
Miles Townsend
Henry Graff
St. Mary's Parish
St. Mary's Church
Eckford
Michigan Central Railway
Chicago
Detroit
Ledyard
Frank W. Vavia
Kalama- 200 Avenue
Charles Baird
Ann Arbor
Howell
Lansing
Union City
Sayn
Samuel Dickie
Dickie
Blute Weather Bureau
Niger
Leedle Bros
J. OG. Gulkins
Albion News
Ohio Insurance Commissioner
New York
O. P. Merritt
George Blair
Austin Blair
Stewart
Fla
M. BK
Pattison
Frank
Bréiius
Justice Lane
Julius Gifford
My. Gatford
Circuit Court
C. R Mains
L. B. Tompking
Mr. Cavanagh
W. 8. Powers
J. P. Mahoney
Butler
Jacob Schmidt
Marshall Forneze Co
B. Richards Jr
Mr. Bodell
Knox
Bite Moir
Carla Senco
Litrehall Ave
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