29 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Marshall News
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1899
Page
1
Circuit Court opened with Judge Smith. Saloon defendants pleaded guilty and were fined. Maroney, charged with defrauding W. L. Larkin, was found not guilty after a contested trial. Sligh and Haberstraw assault case continued, with jury deliberations extended over several days and fellow defendants arraigned in Chicago.
John Green and a woman claiming marriage face charges after an alleged crime in Battle Greek area. Constable Doud arrested the pair as John claimed a tank purchase while intoxicated. Justice Merril ordered care, with charges including belay cowmon prostitute and other disputed offenses amid a messy incident.
Early Monday around two o clock a watchman spotted four men near the rear of S E Cronin's store office as they fled toward the south. He called Sheriff Williams and Marshal Hitbard, but the suspects vanished. A rig near the schoolhouse likely carried them out of town.
Harry Stone, owner of the Commercial House in Homer, reports $1200 missing after his safe was opened Monday night. Mervin Thompson, the night foreman, is suspected. Thompson fled to Albion and then Chicago with $1200, a draft, a gold watch, and a gold coin. A $200 reward is offered for recovery. Thompson is described as 35 to 38 years old, 5 feet 7 inches, 159 to 160 pounds, with a black mustache and sharp features.
The Homer Vidette changes ownership as Carl Rastwool of Minnesota purchases the paper from B C Armstrong who retires after six years. Eeatwood, an experienced newspaperman, will run the paper, now published on Fridays, with well wishes from Mrs Armstrong.
Monday's city council session discussed sewer construction nearing one fifth completion and plans to open a new street west of the cemetery to better access the area. Aldermen discussed costs, land purchase, and sidewalk concerns as the fair draws near.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local item about a fair display featuring Cottey SME Farttie and Ward's work. Names and places are garbled, but hints at a community event and a response.
Joe King confronted Henry Banner on Tuesday over grievances. They could not locate Banner at home, and King allegedly used Linpuape on Mrs Banner. He was arrested under a state statute against foul language in the presence of ladies, appeared before Justice Merrill and paid $5 to the state library fund before being released.
John McGraw, foreman for Mr. Seymour, spoke to The News confirming eighteen years of trust and noting Seymour has never missed a payday. The railroad project on the elevated road at the World's Fair pays workers, with $9,000 contract draw announced, and further subscriptions due by November 1 to fund ongoing labor needs.
A chaotic courtroom scene ends with Justice Merrill fining a man five dollars for jingling coins in the courtroom. Police, litigants, lawyers, and reporters fill the crowd as the judge asserts authority, during a paused session with the public singing Hail to the Chief.
Edward Clark and Wo. Few, operators of the Homer creamery, were arrested Saturday at Grand Rapids on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. They were brought back to this city and arraigned before Justice Work. Examination was set for St. Hy and they were released on $50 bail. The men allegedly obtained money by presenting themselves as Amner, and their actions were described as practically dubious.
The readable text hints at merchants realizing circulation boosts advertising value in The News and related papers. It mentions names and unclear roles, with scattered references to an upcoming schedule and various individuals, suggesting a page of varied notices or ads amid imperfect OCR.
The Calhoun county fair aims to attract thousands with liberal premiums, a two day format, and a full schedule of attractions. Highlights include a free minstrel show, a grand amateur cake walk, and an assortment of races and sideshows designed to draw diverse crowds, with notable prizes for entry contests and livestock exhibitions.
It was Porter’s sixtieth birthday celebrated Wednesday night at the Royal. A formal bouquet, impromptu toast, and oysters preceded speeches while H. E. Winsor gave a gold pair of glasses as a token of esteem. Mr Porter spoke in his usual cheerful manner.
The text reports Father Baart's Sunday sermon on the Philippine question, opposing missionary conversion by Protestants and arguing that six million Catholics in the Philippines await education and reform under American rule. It cites alleged abuses by American soldiers against Catholic churches and sacred elements, the impact on local faith, and the call for restraint in religious matters while opposing Protestant overreach.
Dr J F Smiley died after a banquet at the Royal Hotel area late Wednesday night. He left home claiming faintness and was found unconscious near the Vestibule saloon on Eagle street, with facial bruises and a possible concussion. Witnesses say he appeared better earlier, and suspicions arise that he was sandbagged during the evening. His remains were found and transport to the home, with funeral arrangements pending according to local reports.
In Battle Creek, men who search for moral conditions discover honest citizens in the town. They report on a local money recovery and discuss counterfeit concerns. Marshall hosts the tenth largest Masonic tent in Michigan, with 473 members, while Battle Creek claims the largest tent in the state with about 534 members.
PURELY PERSONAL. Mrs Charles Dar went to Grand Rapids yesterday morning. Henry Champion of Romer was in the city Wednesday. Tom O'Leary was in Basia Greek Werlitestar. Mrs Garfieid of Grind Neside is viewing her sister Mes J A B Halt 7. G Bartholf, editor of The Bigrisn, was in the city Wednesday. Ifintuen and Ase Mae Harter returned yesterday bearing Elatieds Chaving Sasdock and say Roy visited yesterday morning from sbest vilgk in tira Reside. oA taser ran se rong a phe isieled Tee Piesietrige vielt brich Tite mn. Md te day hauiv hers, honk fem Fees Keron Hipay os thy fie.
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