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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1879
Page
3
The fragmentary text hints wire fences cheaper than wood and mentions barbed wire as suitable for fencing. It also references Spicer and a New St John Singer machine, noting Singer brand quality and SWWING MACHINES. Details are garbled and names unclear, but focus remains on fencing options and sewing machines.
Fresh bulk seeds and flower shads advertised by Spicer with weekly restocks and low pots. Windmills attract attention as Marshall Windmill praised and Massie mills praised. Harrows cultivators and farm implements offered cheap, including rakes hoes axes and pumps with waterways and planks.
Election tickets printed at the Statesman office. Mrs D Darwin Hughes and others visit. Mason County men plan a 960 mile Leadville trip by team. Trinity church Lent and Easter services announced. The teachers institute in Calhoun begins with lectures on language, teaching theory, arithmetic and geography. Baltic: party at Mr. Powell’s for birthday. Local politics and civic notices included.
Local ad promotes oak framed wagons and farm supplies priced to beat rivals. Emphasizes strong spokes, flat timber, seasoned under cover, no light tires, Norway pine bottoms, patent hinge gate wagons, and durable wagon hardware. Call at No 117 to inspect and compare.
An advertisement from Agricultural Warehouse at Maraball on Beste Street touts a new Hog ings style with a price of 50 cents per 100 and a 60 cent item described as Aleo no noot anoohine. The fragmentary notice mentions placing them with for 60 cent.
The article reports a Wednesday morning and afternoon session featuring Prof. Gloss on arithmetics, Prof. Putnam on theory and practice of teaching, Prof. Olney on recitation as the battlefield of the classroom, and Prof. Patton on history. It emphasizes accurate pronunciation, student inspiration, and minimal punishment.
A lengthy interview with Geo Engerwell discusses a proposed Toledo to Grand Haven railroad. Marshall leaders describe meetings, subscription plans, and risk if the project stalls, noting potential alternative routes and impact on connected lines. Officials emphasize no compensation to company officers and urge prompt action to meet state requirements.
Correspondence and reports depict claims of road funding and stockholder reports. Obituaries note Middaugh and Stephen White. local nominations for alderman and constable are listed, with residents and businesses referenced.
The piece reflects on an editor’s sentiments attributed to a distant source, recalling political shifts since 1879 and noting the author’s public reception. It also reports on the death of Brother Andrew DeMott in Newton and Marshall, detailing his church work, burial procession, and funeral sermon. The notice follows with agricultural society plans for Western Michigan and a marriage announcement for Silay Decker and Emma Bender.
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