Council Minutes Record City Affairs Oct 7 Meeting
Aldermen approved minutes, granted sidewalk petitions for Charles Mann and J M Moses, and awarded bids for a new water closet in the firemen's hall. Time allowances, sewer concerns, and tax hearing notices were discussed. Various bill payments and adjournment for one week were noted.
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Ald
Charles Mann
State Atreat
Fire Department
J. M. ‘Moses
Wharen
Powell
State Street
Deno
Corporation
Grant Miller
J. M. Powers
Lamson & Crowley Va
City of
Marshall
W C T U District Convention at Eaton Rapids
Twenty fifth annual Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention for Michigan’s third district to be held October 9 and 10 in Eaton Rapids M E Church. Miss Lillian Phelps of St Catharines Canada to speak Wednesday evening. grand gold medal and musical contests Thursday evening at the opera house. Delegates and local officers urged to submit reports and dues by Sept and Oct deadlines. entertainment committee chair Mrs Kite Harder to oversee arrangements.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Third District
Michigan
M.E
Eaton Rapids
Ya. m
Lillian Phelps
St Catherines
Canada
Smira
Irene
Olizbs
Kite Harder
Haton Rapids
Mus
F. W. Stosn
S. L. Jerkins
Cor. Sct
Marriage licenses and pseudo health ads from old paper
Marriage licenses list Henry F Hupe and Bessie Van Prangle of Buttle Creek Clinton J Waterman and Jennie Marsal of Homer Waos Crowell of Athens and Blanche Whesebrough of Lero Blwer Hall and G work of Buttle Creek ucé Kelle Lownie Pio Beispice. ad pitches for Vou Plovt’s Herb Pills with testimonials from Bellevue Michigan, Washes Medicine Co Ballons Michigan urging purchases and medical cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F Hupe
Bessie van Prangle
Buttle Creek
Clinton J. Waterman
Jennie Marsal
Homer
Waos Crowell
Athens
Blanche Whesebrough
Lero
Pio Beispice
Pheer
Bellevue
Mich
Plovt
Addrésa the Washes Medicine Co
Ballons, Mich
Smallpox Bills and Health Board Meeting
Health Officer Joy convened a board of health to address smallpox concerns after reports of waste water into wells. The inspector abated a nuisance at the Presbyterian church and submitted a list of bills for nursing, fumigation, groceries, and visits. Bills were referred to the finance committee to be charged to the county if patients or relatives cannot pay. Thirteen cases across three families were reported.
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Joy
Board of Health
Presbyterian Church
Dr. L. 8. Joy
Fred Etts
Etts
A. W. Hoffman
T. L. Cronin
G.H. Green
W. Pletcher
Cg.t. Cook
E. Cronin
George Watson
Ald
Miller
Mr. Joy
Industrial meeting promotes Lambert Good Food deal in city
A large crowd attended the Industrial association gathering at the G. A. R. hall. Hon. J. W. Fletcher led the session urging Battle Creek to host the Lambert Good Food and Machinery company. A committee including Mayor Powell and J. W. Pletcher will canvass business leaders to market 50,000 shares of stock while letters from firms in Los Angeles New York Texas and elsewhere touted the companys reputation and demand for its products. Shares already taken by Gorham and others are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Association
G. A. BR
J. W. Fletcher
Lambert Good Food & Machinery Company
Battle Creek
Powell
J. W. Pletcher
Harve Painter
Los Angeles
New York
Texas
H. Gorham
Gorham
T. Gorham
W. ©. Bosley
John Powell
Andrew McRoberts
W. J. Blood
Robert Wilkins
W. L. Page
E. B. Stuart
Hugh McRoberts Dead in Jackson at 70
Hugh McRoberts died at his Jackson home at noon Saturday from paralysis, aged 70. A longtime Michigan Central fireman and engineer, he survived a fatal engine explosion years ago and later worked on the Kalamazoo accommodation. He leaves brothers Andrew and Charles McRoberts and Edward, all engineers. Funeral services were held from his Jackson residence with burial at Oak Ridge, the funeral train arriving from the Michigan Central.
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Hugh McRoberts
Jackson
Mr. McRoberts
Michigan Central
McRoberts
Michigan
Highway robbery attack injures two women near Albion
Two women, Mrs. Charles Davis and Mrs. Charles Hancock, were ambushed two miles east of Albion on a dark road. The gunman shot Mrs. Davis in the neck as she feigned moving the horse, knocking her unconscious. Mrs. Hancock drove the rig to town and was briefly bruised. The culprit remains at large with officials searching the countryside. one man was detained on suspicion amid reports that Mrs. Davis’s first husband, Hancock, may be involved.
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Albion
Charles Davis
Mel
Charles Hancock
Conrad
Grandy County
Michigan Central Crossing
Superior Street
Concord
Nealtby Drug Store
Hancock
Michigan
Pittsburg Street Car Tragedy Claims Miss Hawkins
Mrs William Carner received no tele from Pittsburg Monday stating that her niece Miss Sophia Hawkins daughter of A M Hawkins of Convis was killed Sunday evening in a street car accident. Hawkins and his son hurried to Pittsburg on the 499 train after the remains. A letter written by Sophia at six oclock Sunday evening told of her safe arrival in Pittsburg.
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William Carner
Pittsburg
Sophia Hawkins
A. M. Hawkins
Convis
Miss Hawkins
Collins
Special Prizes At County Fair Exhibit Drawn
Wie Gule Manufacturing Company will award special prizes at the county fair exhibition on Thursday October 10. Prizes include best bushel of corn best bushel of potatoes and best yield of produce with items such as a Gale plow star cultivator and an American plotter. Judges announced later and the event promotes local industries and products.
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Whypst
Saloons Open as Legal Holiday Debate Rages
Reported holiday claims caused saloons to dispute opening hours with most closing 1 to 6 pm. Police lacked authority to compel closures while Michigan officials faced conflicting proclamations about President McKinley funeral day. Statutes require fasting and prayer or thanksgiving, not a declared holiday, with penalties possible.
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Tis
Lesbe
Michigan
McKinley
Itato
Reciprocity talk and Cuban policy shifts reported
Washington reports a proposed US Cuba reciprocity pact to be sent to Congress in December reducing duties on cereals and machinery while tariff changes favor Cuban sugar and tobacco. Estrada Palma names a four point program inclining toward a US trade treaty and clearer Platt amendment interpretation. A separate Cuban plan urges strict finances, debt reduction, and stable relations with the United States. Also noted are anti-Temperance ticket developments and tensions in Spring Valley with potential clashes around L Aurore publication.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gen. Wood
Cuba
United States
Congress
Aet
Palma
Wavana
Estrada Palma
Senor Palme
Senor Palma
Three Men Die in Pere Marquette Freights Wreck Near Wayne
At Wayne Michigan six miles west of Detroit a Pere Marquette freight wreck killed three men and left a fourth badly hurt. The deceased are Charles Da Long of Bay City Michigan George Leopard of Bay City and J W Sweeney of Toledo Ohio. Lemuel McNay the injured survivor is unconfirmed and badly crushed. The men may have been riding for free. The crash followed a sudden brake application to avoid a car on the track. Four cars piled up with limited property damage.
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Detroit
Mich
Wayne
Here
Pere Marquette
Charlies da Long
Bray City
George Leopard
Bay City
J. W. Sweeney
Toledo
Lemuel McNay
Welcome to Ottawa Royal Visit Opens with 20000 Enthusiastic Fans
The duke and duchess of Cornwall and York arrived in Ottawa at 12 05 pm to a crowd of about twenty thousand around Parliament square. Lord Minto greeted them at a flag draped station and escorted them to Rideau Hall after a welcome ceremony with Mayor Morris and Premier Laurier. A state dinner followed as lights outlined parliament and city landmarks. The royals will unveil the Victoria monument, award medals for South Africa service, and attend a Rideau Hall garden party today.
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Ottawa
Ont
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Canaellan
Lord Minto
Parliament Square
Morris
Rideau Hall
Ler
Laurier
Duke
Lady Laurier
Ridcan Hall
South Africa
Tideau Club
Rideaw Hall
Mrs McKinley Visits Cemetery Amid Mourning Crowd
Mrs. McKinley visited Westlawn Cemetery with her sister and Dr. Sixey to kneel by the vault holding her husband’s casket. Guards formed a protective living screen as she prayed, then she rose and moved calmly to the carriage despite evident exhaustion. Separately, a Boston Union dispatch reports three gravel-train workers killed and 21 injured in a B and A railroad collision near Warren. In other brief, Alice Roosevelt’s name appears in Hawthorne Cupack will with $1,000,000 to Miss Mary Cick of Leck, Boston.
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McKinley
Springfield
Mass
The
Union
Warren
Bostond& Albany
Leck
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W. Co. T. U. Convention
Hugh M’roberts
Jackvon
Puike
Rocky
Good & Amstuls
Paseral
Bubalmere
B. B. Haphes
Blok
Villian
THAIN
Misa Siphia Hawkins
Conyis
Evaning
Wie
Gule Manufcturing
Rive
Krings Doubtle
Madison Medi Leine Co
Spring Valley
L’aurore
Ciancabilli
Baterson
Huurbert
RIS
Wayne, Mich
the Daily News
Target and
Bow
Sravear
C. F. Wells
Villa Ridge
Wells
DR. Tat Bros.’ Medicine CO
McCormick
Hna
Jlay
fFarshall
Wagons & Windmill Co
R. A. Bentley
Mar
Bradshaw's
J. W. Bradshaw
Lana
City Steam
Osmer
Proprietocs
W. State
Enon
Wavonette Aid Carriage Service
Snyder
S. Marckell Ave
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Gfarshall Iron & Metal GO
East State Street
R. L. Jackson
J. M. Parson
North
Hamilton St
Cras
Marshall, Mich
Dr Withans
Ubes
Be. Willissiv
Bevists
Wilestans MG CO
Prop's
Cleveland
Oia
W. H. Elston
Druxgisi
the Weekly
Gus Dollar
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