16 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1897
Page
1
A Free Press report describes a bright, half mile high object seen west of the city. It produced sparks, drifted then settled, rose sharply with two lights, and discharged a brilliant meteor seen over twenty five people across the sky before fading away.
An Easter dedication will unveil a memorial pulpit for former Trinity members. Crafted by New York designer R Geissler, it features oak base, brass cruciform motif, and Latin inscriptions Requiem Aeternam denacis Domine. The piece honors Henry Ladige MD Caroline Schuyler Jay and Cheyglas Jay MD and reflects sculptural artistry and religious memory in the church.
A city pastors meeting at The Statesman office agreed to collect shelled corn to aid India’s starving population. Pledges may be made at The Statesman office or through church quisters. two cents a day feeds a life, one dollar sustains fifty people for a day.
In Battle Creek a kite with a phosphorescent tail stirs chatter about an air ship while local talk blends with civic politics. The Statesman reports on court actions, a wedding tale, a looming diamond bicycle meet, and a snag over water works funding as Homer and nearby towns reflect on prosperity and public affairs.
A 19th century letter recalls the bear hunt near Vermontville with claims about dates, participants, and the carcass ritual. Uncle Daniel Barber and Rev Cochrane are mentioned alongside Kingsbury of Bellegue, detailing village memory, early trade, and Sunday school fund use from the prize meat.
We have received a large lot of over 30 different styles of China and Japanese mattings. Visit us to view the selection and compare the pieces. Sale offered by S. V. & Leprer.
Placards warn employees and the public at Page Bros Bugey Co that they risk injury by riding freight elevators. Citing a past accident in Albion’s Murdock block and a circuit court verdict for the complainant, Attorney Patterson advises similar precautions for ATL factories with freight elevators.
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