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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1872
Page
3
In the Third Ward, Burpee and Beach edge toward a neck-and-neck race amid questions on overall majority. Alderman Brank Davis campaigns, while ward votes indicate a possible 36 point Democratic tilt.
The piece critiques ward results showing Temperance and Democratic dynamics, notes votes for Davis and Krauss, comments on John Bean’s rejection as Constable, praises Wat Mead’s election as Treasurer, and discusses Beach’s anticipated temperance stance and mayoral duties. It reflects on party shifts, public sentiment, and hopes for a robust City Government under Beach and Meagh.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous names and codes such as D.S. Beach, M. W. Wagner, John Kraus, Lewis Halsey, W.H. Holmes, and W. A. Brooke, with scattered numbers and letters. The readable items suggest a classified or notice page with incomplete entries and internal references. The text lacks coherent actions or dates.
A sequence of names appears in the fragment including C. D. Brewer, B. F. Wetherbse, Hi. Lohrman, E. P. French, W. W. Wheeler, Geo. Ingersoll, W. A. Kellogg, M. GC, Armour, 8. J. Burpee, 8. P. Brockway. The list hints at a roster or committee from a bygone period, likely a community or organizational record rather than a narrative.
The North Marshall Temperance Association adopts articles of faith and organization to curb in temperance, with officers elected annually and a twelve member Advisory Committee. The group invites abstainers to join,spacing to advocate sobriety and reform, and reports 76 new members. A motion to press Sabbath enforcement and boycott liquor-serving grocers is tabled for the next meeting.
Friday session debated whether Temperance organizations should enforce Michigan liquor laws. Rob inson argued enforcement is for all citizens. Burgess contended the law, like other statutes, binds the state and should not be delegated to temperance groups. Discussion covered historical endorsements and duty to protect society from liquor evils. Adjourned to Friday with Easterbrook to read an essay for criticism in Committee of the Whole.
The article lists numerous pupil percentages for various divisions including Miss Burgesss and Miss Hall, with named students such as Sarah Powell Emma Cuykendal and Ida Phelps. It then covers the High School Chapel exhibition conducted to raise funds, noting music and performances by students and the Marshall Orchestra under Wm. M. Phelps, which drew a large crowd and praised violin and vocal pieces.
At Trinity Church the annual visitation closes with Bishop McCoskry confirming sixteen candidates. The ceremony featured notably impressive expressions of faith and ceremony.
The Democrata elect Supervisor and several other county officials with strong Republican wins in key posts. Notable margins include Clerk 68 to 13, Treasurer 26 to , Justice and Highway positions vary with several counties listing multiple Republicans and a few Democrats. Tax votes tally 175 for and 12 against, totaling 163.
Republican Supervisor Charles M. Cobb and Francis Wright as Clerk appear alongside Treasurer Daniel B. Peck and Justice Lauriston G. Griffin. The ticket includes School Inspector Philo Clack, Highway Commissioner Zachary T. O'Hara, Drain Commissioner David A. Tichenor, and constables Daniel B. Peck Merritt O. Shepard George R. Weldon Morris Hess.
Communities including Athens Bedford Battle Creek Township Fredana Lee and Pennfield weigh tax proposals while Predonia and other areas may be excluded. The discussion centers on fiscal plans for 2008 as residents hear from multiple jurisdictions.
A scattering of marriage notices from Marshall Sheridan Homer Battle Creek Bedford and Johnstown records small unions. Names include William D Sherman and Eather D Venn of Marshall Wallace O Abbott Kara A Clough of Sheridan Charles Adams and Pearlie Bushley of Homer George W Coleman and Emily MacDonald of Battle Creek D Richard Whitney and Phebe Hinchman of Bedford C Masonchild and Harriet N Daggett of Marshall Frederick Ahlborn and Henriethe Teufel of Wilkes-Barre and this city plus other couples noted with reverent detail.
Republican slate wins key offices including Supervisor William Cook Clerk Spencer Humeston Treasurer Albert Andrus and others with strong margins. Independence candidate Joseph Shipp defeats caucus nominee for Supervisor by one vote. Democratic ticket lists Hoffman Deshon Mather Todd Huyler Johnson Mead and others.
In yesterday’s vote three tickets Republican Democratic and Prohibition were on ballots. Prohibition drew six votes while Republican dissidents circulated mixed tickets that leaned Democratic, helping elect a Democratic majority. Elected officials include Supervisor Steph F Snyder Clerk Geo Seymour Treasurer Daniel Dorsey Justice Thomas Dorzey School Inspector J N Westcott Highway Commissioner Benj Powers Drain Commissioner J W Estow. Two of four constables elected were Republicans. Court House tax and loan carried by 201. A second correspondent lists a Republican ticket with Supervisor Francia W Clark Clerk Byron K E Cols Treasurer James Winters Drain Commissioner William Toby Justice Isaac Hiscock Highway Commissioner Morey A Nichola School Inspectors N J Kelsey and substitute J C Lewis. Constables Michael Hannan Henry W Marah Erastus Wood James Weeks.
The Mirror now runs on a Power Press. A new stone quarry opens near Smith Young farm four miles southwest. Bishop visited St James Church and confirmed ten. Mr Geo Harvey, longtime resident, plans to return to England in about two weeks. Wheat looks slim this year amid bad weather. spring planting began early last year.
Died notices from Battle Creek Brookston and St Maraball report James Howard Brinkerhoff aged 2 Brookston Lyno Kishlur aged 6 years 11 days St Maraball Eugene Kincaid aged 24 years 3 months 2 days interred in city cemetery We miss him and mourn his loss with hopeful note of reunion on the evergreen shore
Report from Marengo plains declares victory for the Republican ticket. A clean sweep by Republicans over Democrats with majorities around ninety, listing officials such as Supervisor Lewis Townacn and Clerk Harvey M. Evans alongside other treasurer, justice, highway, and constable posts.
A Kalamo correspondent notes work has begun on the Marshall and Coldwater Railroad, two miles of bottom land on the town’s north side are being developed. The railroad whistle will be a welcome sound, exciting local activity and signaling rapid growth in the area amid a world that moves quickly.
The Philologians debated whether war tends toward civilization and the affirmative won the vote. For next week the question will be Resolved That Free Trade is a fallacy with Yes F L Henderson and others and No D A Joy and R A Wiederwax. Umpire W J Dibble and critic K E Simmons officiated. J F Faulkner spoke. Visitors were invited to attend in Marshall for instruction and pleasure.
Rev H M Joy of Kalamazoo will deliver his popular lecture the Jewish Lawgiver in the M E Church this city on Friday evening next week April 12. Proceeds go to benefit the M E Church.
Miss H P Dennin resumes her role as Principal of the Ladies Department. Mr Chase of Dartmouth is invited to a mathematics professorship, succeeding Mr Henry Marsh who departs to Oberlin for theological studies. Senior honors go to Mr H G Denison of Kalamazoo and G E Halladay of Sebena, with Denison delivering the valedictory. Spring term begins Thursday April 4.
Citizens see Postera notices for contractor visits to finish Contracta work for the Marshall and Coldwater Railroad. Buyers select lots in the Southwest village as the line nears completion. Builders plan twenty five to thirty new dwellings in spring. Foundry ready for Birdsall. sash and door factory to follow. Churches seek homes with parsonages planned by Presbyterians Baptists and Methodists. Deputy Sheriff Waldo recovers Holton’s stolen team. T Robingon.
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