Editorial notes on Michigan elections and jurist praise
The piece asserts Republicans held their own in local elections with more supervisors elected than a year ago. It defends Jopar Cooney against attacks, notes Jupor H. G. Wests funeral in Kalamazoo, and critiques voting trends in Michigan from 1880 to 1885. It condemns saloon influence, laments voter turnout, and blames lack of party organization and alien influences for election results.
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Michigan
Judge Cooley
Morse
G A R Voters Question Third Rate Lawyer For Michigan Bench
A Michigan letter questions voters honoring a veteran seeking the state supreme court seat. It argues a candidate should prove competence beyond military service and notes concerns over secret society influence and political leadership. The piece criticizes current G A R influence and hints at dysfunction in Michigan’s leadership.
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Michigan
Br. Morao
Sven
Denmark
Local notices and obituaries in city vicinity
The report lists deaths of Cerrad Smith of Nawton aged 82 and Arthur Wagner of Lee, notes various local events such as Arbor Day, a piano and entertainment program at the opera house, and multiple community happenings including church services, weddings, and a guardian’s sale coming to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Cerrad Smith
Nawton
Tentine
W. D. Adaom
C. H. McClure
J.C. Patterson
W. R. Lewis
J.B. Galvie
Elias Hewitt
Wwe
Reilly
Scattering
H. M. Merrill
Wm. Reilly
C. A. McClure
Tronemere
Rs. Page
Rupervicar
Wm. Radford
Sustice of Peace
Disappointed Ambition and church meeting notes
Fragmented text recounts political disappointment with reform efforts, referencing Cleveland and Coxey era opinions, followed by a dated and detailed report of a Ladies' Church and Missionary Society annual meeting held March 26, 1855, listing officers and numerous committees for decorations entertainments and receptions.
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Ladien’ Church and Missionary Society
Mra
J. M. Laherteaux
Mre
Wm. H. Porter
W. J. Dibble
Mies May Kingsbury
C. E. Gill
Local notices and travels of many in city this week
A long column lists numerous residents visiting, traveling or staying in the city this week. Names include Dr Donald In Iowa Kad 8 Lewis, Mr Geo Ferguton, Ernest Hughes, W B Joyce, Ed G Ingersoll, Miss Ida Peters, Mrs F B Snyder, Miss Minnie Haffey, Tim Kalleher, Lou C Moore, J H Jones, E O Hinkle, and others. Several items mention business trips to Detroit Grand Rapids Chicago Fullerton Neb, and visits from Chicago, Battle Creek, Fremont, Battle Creek health home progress, and social visits among local families. Also notes deaths and a church service for Nelcoma Brooks. election results and party convention details. and summaries of charitable society activity and treasury.
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Tierney
Battle Creek
Mira
F. G
Van
Fredonia
England
David James
Fremont
Neb
Charles
Mary Harrigan
Hot Springs
Ark
Blauche Plough
Albion
Mian
Mellie Cronin
Harpendale
Binghamton
N. Y
J. W. Fletcher
Tim Kalleher
New York
Lou C. Moore
Grand Rapids
J. H. Jones
Detroit
Wade Newday
EA. M. Grousmaan
Toledo
E. 0. Hinkle
Winfield (Ta.) Bescon
JS. Denius
Potteries Nebrarke
Menora
W. D. Adams
J.C. Patterson
May Manning
Chicago
F.G. N. van Slyck
Helen Edgerton
Fort Wayne
Ind
C. F. Bilings
Jackson
W. Radford
Charlie Barradade
J.J
Dobbins
Marshall Furnace
Allezas Gusetts
E. Binkestee
Bernard McHugh
M.4&o
F. W. Salsbury
Plessant
J. P. Merrill
Acrispolle
Aspinwall
Panama
Public Sheep Shearing in Calhoy County at Battle Creek
Calhoy county’s annual sheep shearing event heads to Battle Creek on April 23 with ample farm shed accommodations. The committee says the gathering could be the largest yet, buoyed by growing interest at the recent meeting. Farmers are invited to contribute to the enterprise, whether they raise wool or mutton, or both. W J Lawrence, Secretary, reports.
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Calhouy County
Anmetatinn
Battle Creek
Farmara
W. J. Lawrence
Raprorn
Chicago Opera Festival opens with Patti and stars
Chicago Tribune reports the Chicago Opera Festival begins April 6 with Col Mapleson’s company joined by a home chorus to stage four teen performances of Italian operas. Mme Adelina Patti appears six times, likely in Semiramide Traviata Martha Lohengrin and Aida. The cast includes Mme Furadi Madi, Scalchi, Bignor Gianngioni and De Anni. Repertoire spans Lohengrin Aida Martha Traviata and other major titles with a 300-voice chorus conducted by Mr Pratt. Tickets for 14 performances listed at various prices.
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Chicago Opera
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Opera Festival
Col. Maplesco
Festival Association
Mme
Adelina Patti
Martha
Mme Patti
Wagner
Miss Nevade
Chisago
Mme. Furadi
Madi
Prima Donga
Mose
Scalchi
Bignor
Gianngioni
de Anni
Lohengrin
Warner
Mr. Pratt
Col. Mapleson
Wan
Choru
Dreas
Benang
Naval Academy Vacancy Exam in Michigan’s Third District
The Navy Department announces a competitive examination for a naval academy vacancy in Michigan's third congressional district. The test will be held April 29, 1885, at 10 a.m. in Jackson's common council room. Examiners include M L Cook, P P Nichola, Thomas H Briggs, C D R B Ainger, and George G White. Applicants must be 14 to 18 years old, a resident of the district, and meet prescribed qualifications.
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Navy Department
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Ind
Michigan
City of
Jackson
Anid Ea Detahip
M.L. Cook
Barry County
P. P. Nichola
Branch County
Thomas H. Briggs
Calhoun County
Cel
D. RB. Ainger
Eaton County
George 9. White
Jack County
Bea
Congressiodal
Lan. Fuller
Eluila-Wit Bs
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Agricultural Society
United States Court of Alabama
Elaius
Texenta
Arthur
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Lee
Woduanday Morning
Sonmenend
Mya
J. M. Leonard
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Joyce
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Jie Jefferson
E. M. Slayton
Mise Anna Phelpe
Opera House
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W. B. Mead & Bon
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J. Carpenters
Chisholm
Bellevue
Wm. A. Mutter
Mine Carrie Taylor
Eckford
P. Johnson
Trinity Church
Somumensing
Louie N. Carell
Dr. Lascomb
Lester
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C.H. McGesighe Hne
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Troy
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John D. Pierce
Count Green Street
Court House
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John Heyser
Michigan Central
M. & C. Company
Jacob Bakar
Henry J. Day
M. BE
Luscomb
E. Cooley
Lansing
Daniel Bharpaloom
Rosa
Ponnfield
Abe
City Bank
Bherpstecn
A. Lounsberry
Blamérok
Bismarck
Hylas Merriaon
Hie Se
Bune
Morrison
Congregational Church
Land of Promise
Formar
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Morrisin
Tuesaday
Wn. Riley
Marshall
Mies
Pearl R. Andrus
Jas. P. King
Ira Andrus
Convia
Wm. Riley
Puesta Wera
Conins
Misa Andros
Thie County
Millard
Bert Belcher
Tnetrumental
Nin Belobar
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Mai Bingtog
Sohnol
Jonale Santt
Tim Re
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Bhry Damos
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Ada Diver
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Nellie Uphams
Larkie Talmadge
Emme Lansing
Dore Cuykendail
Sotha Dauiocrate
Wauhington
Coxey
Cleveland
Lou
Follo
J. H. Montgomery
H. L. Joy
J. A. Miler
HE. Gorham
Missie Montgomery
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Hattie Heba
Carrie Mitchell
Florence Walton
May Kipgabury
E. Gill
Wright
L. &. Gallup
BL. Joy
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Geo. Gres
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J.€. Frink
M. Mitchell
Wm. Dibble
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L. E. Gallup
Chas. Brown
Geo. Bentley
Bharpatega
C.C. Wheeler
Mise Woodreff
Merdament
D.schuyler
Dr. Donald
Iowa
Kad
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Geo
Ferguton Ie
Ernest Hughes
Burlingame
Kaa
W. B. Joyce
Grand Rapida
Ed. G. Ingersoll
Ida Petera
Battle Creck Friends
F.B. Snyder
Minnie Haffey
Stackson
Joy
Nelcoma
Brooks
Oneida County
First Baptist Church
Steuben
St. Vincent
First Baptist Church of
Clayton
Brooke
Mall
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Shareh
Sinead
Honror
Bugkett
Duna
D. E. Millard
Deecesad
Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Sharoh
Haskell
Murna
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White & Co
Japan
White &C
Saudee
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Brewer's Block
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Presbyterian Church
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Jme
J. Marshall
Homeopathic
North Englest
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Staten Inland
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N. van Slygk
Pik & Co
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