City Council redrafts grade work on streets and bridges
The council hears requests by Mocal officials and citizens to grade Green Madison Mansion Mulberry and High streets, build crosswalks, repair Kalamazoo river bridge, and install artesian wells. Committees report on wells and street repairs. actions include instructing contractors and enforcing sidewalk sanitation rules.
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KR. Huston
Kalimucoo Avenue
TD. S. Bauch
Sto
Madison and
Jefferson Streets
M.S .O'Keefe
Mansion Street
Liberty Street
E. A. Simmons
High Street
Prospect
Forest Streets
Lucey
Menaion
Gordon Atreety
Prospect and
Madisom
Brower St
Kalamazoo
Aley
Linden
Hanover and Muberry “ S
Engle, Manron & Spruce
Hanover & Madison
Prospect Et
Readiance
O.h.cook
Whetla
High Street Hill
A.frull
BL. McHugh
A.rgelek
Fire Department
Ald. Forgueon
Winpreas
Chen
Cemetery Board vote and city council actions amid reform debate
The council elected Frank Browns for long term and C B Webster for short term to the Cemetery Board. The fire committee was authorized to purchase needed articles. A plan to light street lamps nightly was approved, and tax land sales were ordered. Debates on a third party reform followed, with speakers defending both major parties and debating eight hour work goals.
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Bull
Cemetery Board of Control
Frank Bwans
C. B. Webster
Ald. Bult
Fire Department
Alexander
Egeler
Temperance Meeting Backs Proposals At Baptist Church
The Temperance Association met after adjournment at the Baptist Church. It approved a petition to the Mayor and Common Council demanding enforcement of the Prohibitory Liquor Law and closing liquor sales on weeknights. A move to extend enforcement to all hours was tabled. a committee was named to circulate the petition. The president resigned. Rev Calvin Clark was chosen to succeed him. Adjourned two weeks at the Presbyterian Church.
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Temperance Association
Baptist Church
Messia
Clark
Barrows
Buell
Wood
Burrows
Booman
Ferris
W. M. Barnes
Association
Common Council
J. C. Patterson
Calvin Clark
Mesera
Presbyterian Olurah
Morning and Afternoon School Schedule Fragment
Readable portions show daily timetable with classes in arithmetic spelling grammar U. S. history reading and penmanship. Times include morning sessions at 9 00 to 10 30 and afternoon blocks from 1 30 to 4 10 with class practice and close grammar and spelling activities.
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Glase Prac
Arith
U.S
Mental Arith
Prac
Organ Concert Leads Presbyterians’ New Marshall Church
Our Local highlights an upcoming Organ Concert organized by Mr Colwell and the Presbyterian Choir as a key event in supporting Marshall’s planned 37000 church. The piece praises the programme performers and urges community backing to ornament the city and reflect local taste and enterprise.
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Colwell
Marshall
Circuit Court Adjourns for Monday Session at 3 PM
The Circuit Court will convene an adjourned session Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Local items note church services, new goods, construction contracts, and community notices across Albion Battle Creek and surrounding areas. Names include J. C. Wortley, Rev. J. W. Reid, L. M. Pike, and Ishthic doctors, with plans for sermons, confections, and shop openings.
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Circuit Court
Prizes Awarded in Late Intermediate Pupils
Examinations on Friday afternoon April 72 awarded prizes by the Committee to Late Intermediate pupils: First prize Alice Stuart, Second prize Charles Hillabrant. Three additional prizes, drawn from the Dibble fund, go to William Lewis Sarah Greathead Mary Fredenburg. Examinations for the Second Intermediate prize set for Friday April 19, PM.
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Alice Stuart
Charles Hillabrant
Dibble
William Lewis
Bo Sarah Greathead
Mary Fredenburg
May Term Opens Monday With Jury Panel Listed
The May Term opens Monday afternoon May 13 at 2 p m. A jury panel is summoned including A S Cleveland Marshall City William O Hara Sheridan Tunis Luberteaux Marshall Jacob E Wormley O B Hutchins Burlington George Bullard Marshall City George Snyder Fredonia Robert McKay Murango J P Cook Bedford Leroy Lewis Marshall E Sawyer Albion Abram Bennett Marshall James Finch Albion Chas H Weldon Clarence John Shea Marshall John Cronin City T D Johnson Burlington Ranadina Shedd Tekonsha Ratert F Watkins Burlington Andrew Rinke Marshall Wm P Sutton Marshall City Warrison Sprazne Tekonsha Elias Newbre Emmett.
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A.S Cleveland
Marshall City
William O'Hara
Sheridan
Tunis Luberteaux
Marshall
Jacob E. Wormley
Ed O. B. Hutchins
Burlington
George Bullard
George Snyder
Fredonia
Robert McKay
Murango
J.P. Cook
Bedford
Leroy Lewis
E. Sawyer
Albion
Abram Bennett
James Finch
Chas
H. Weldon
Clarence
John Shea
John Cronin
City
T. D. Johnson
Ranadina Shedd
Tekonsha
Ratert F Watkins
Andrew Rinke
Wm P. Sutton
Warrison Sprazne
Elias Newbre
Emmett
Railway line progress and bids delay in Calhoun county
The Executive Committees report the line thoroughly surveyed and in excellent shape. Public support is high, with strong confidence in completion and prompt subscriber payments. Proposals for construction were shown but bid openings will be delayed a few days as other parties wish to inspect the line. Directors anticipate announcing next week that the entire line has been traded for in Calhoun county, with events pointing toward a railroad jubilation on July 4.
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Fire Department
Sons
Messia
Dann & Geiger
Thair Opingon
Calhoun County
Obituaries and Notices From Local Deaths and Marriages
A string of death notices and brief obituaries from Ackley South Albion Homer Sheridan and Gouvis announce the passing of Nancy Ackley Nancy Gardner Lu Vinda Eastman George M Hempstead Delia M Chapin and related survivor details with burial in Ypsilanti and references to infant death and family connections.
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Ackley
South Albion
Nancy Ackley
Gardner
Nancy
Robert
Eastman
Homer
Luvinda
Benjamin Eastman
Dickey
Sheridan
George M
Albert
Lance Dickey
Hempstead
Apri
Martha A
H M. Hempatons
Mra. H
Ypsilanti
Chapin
Gouvis
J. C. Chapin
Delia M
Ashbil
Philologians Debate Ministers in Politics at Monday Meeting
The Philologians Society on Monday evening decided ministers of the Gospel should refrain from political discussions, arguing such involvement lowers them to ward politicians. A large audience heard spirited remarks from several attendees as the debate progressed. No debuts are planned next week. instead, business will be conducted to advance Society's parliamentary duties.
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Abbert
Calenutn-McDonall and Wedding Notices in Battle Creek
In Battle Creek on March 27 by Rev WC Dickinson, Calenutn-McDonall are joined with W Coleman and Miss Emily MacDonald. Adela Watson and Ada Hamilton are linked in marriage in Marengo and Eckford settings. A wedding in this city follows on April 17 with Arthur KR Palmer and Abbie A Kang uniting in matrimony.
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J. M. Ferris
Arthur KR. Palmer
Mise Abbie A
P. 8. Kang
Thir ci Y
Fire destroys Convis home of B M Templeton
Saturday afternoon a fire consumed the house of B M Templeton in Convin near the Cleveland Selon House. A furious gale hampered efforts and only a small portion of the contents could be saved. Thomain Templeton, brother of the owner, lost substantial clothing. The property was insured in the Farmers' Mutual.
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B. M. Templeton
Convin
Cleveland Selon House
Thomain Templeton
Farmers’ Mutual
Probable Murder Stabbing In Bate Creek House
Word from Bate Creek reports Troy Darling was stabbed last night by Jake Church at a house of ill repute. Doctors say Darling will not recover. The incident occurred Wednesday with local authorities investigating.
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Troy Darling
Jake Church
Bate Creek
Darling Uu
Sudden Death of Morria Craft at School
Morria Craft, a young man studying for the ministry, died Monday evening of congestion of the brain after a headache Friday and Saturday. He left class, was cared for by Dr Warren, and died after attempting to sleep. He leaves a brother and two sisters. Rev Dr Lyman preached removing pastor away on aid for church. Olivet Sabbath School Association met, reports read, and officers elected: President W Loba, Vice John H Crase, Secretary and Treasurer Henry E Green.
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Morria Craft
Dr. Warren
Lyman
Methodist Church
Olivet Sabbath School Association
Congregational Church
Hewett
Mexars
Danforth
Ingersoll
W. Loba
Jno
H. Crase
Henry E. Green
Note Pinned On Hotel Door Sparks Quirky Farewell
A chambermaid found a note on a Jefferson Avenue hotel door from a seedy guest who cannot pay his bill. The writer asks to charge to the “losA” account and says he will leave by the back door, signing as Barnes and seeking Maine funds. The piece ends with a question who rises to explain.
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Jefferson Avenues
Maine
Mines
Dean Lin
Barnes
Bridge Completed and Rails Laid to Depot Crossing
The bridge across the river is completed and rails laid from Erie street to the eastern end. Frogs are in position at the Michigan Central crossing so rail will be laid when grade reaches the required level, enabling cars to reach near the depot. Depot to be north of Goodenow House. crossing agreement signed between Northern Central Michigan Railroad and Michigan Central Railroad to share watchman salaries and signaling duties.
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The
Recorder
Erie Street
Michigan Central
Goodenow Hous
Michigan Central Railroad
Northern Central Michigan Railroad
I. S. Kingsland
E. P. Lewis
M. C.R.R. Co
M. C. Co
N. C. Co
Temperance In Albion Says The Recorder
A Temperance meeting in Albion drew a good crowd though not as large as hoped. A glee club performed several temperance pieces, and Prof Perrine cited authorities that alcohol is a poison at any amount. Rev A M Fitch spoke of parents sending children away for education due to liquor and urged firm stance against vice. A follow up meeting was scheduled for next Wednesday evening with public invitation.
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Recorder
Perrine
A. M. Fitch
Michigan Air Line Lease Alters Pontiac Extension Plan
The Board of Directors met at Dr. McNaughton's office to decide whether to extend the railroad from here to Pontiac. After a stormy session the eastern division from Ridgeway to Romeo was leased to Pontiac gentlemen who agreed to build to Pontiac. This transfer shifts control away from the Central Company, pending lease confirmation and the scope of planned improvements.
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Jackson
Air Line Railroad
Central Company
Temperance in Baitio Creek Inaugural Address
Mayor Wakefield calls council officers and citizens to curb the traffic in intoxicating liquors. He urges judicious efforts to remove temptations to a life of degradation and crime and to support peace and lawfulness.
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Wakefield
The Homer and Manchester Railroad Survey Decision
The Chief Engineer is ordered to survey Brooklyn as a target route with Brooklyn residents having funded the effort. They claim a better cheaper line can reach Brooklyn than Manchester and accuse Manchester of lacking interest, while Brooklyn residents are described as active and alert.
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Brooklyn
Manchester
Manchater
Mansfield and Coldwater road rail line progress noted
The Mansfield Herald reports contractors are working along the Mansfield and Coldwater road and will soon be ready for the rail. More cross ties have been delivered from here to Toledo than are needed for the project.
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Mansfield Herald
Mansfield and
Coldwater Road
Toledo
North Marshall Debating Society Adjourns for October
The North Marshall Debating Society adjourned on Friday evening after a Love Feast where nearly everyone in attendance praised the sessions as interesting and instructive. Several members regretted not participating and promised to join debates next time.
The Wash Board Triumphs With New Soap Ad
An old timey newspaper blurb extols the "Bollar Remard Soap" claiming it cleans without a wash board or machine in two hours. Offers one dollar on demand if it fails, plus ten times the value of any damaged items. agent L H Kobluson promotes the product with other dental and glue ads threaded in.
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Asa
L.H. Kobluson
Political Appeal From The Albion Recorder
The Albion Recorder claims Democratic victory in the city stemmed from the Statesman’s alleged mismanagement. It urges the Recorder to focus on Albion politics and the county’s Firm Legislative District results, citing 1870 returns to illustrate Democratic gains and referencing F.H. B. and L. H. Robinson as agents related to a rewards note.
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Albion Recorder
Grant
Recorder
Albion
F.H. B
Presbytery of Lansing Holds Session and Local Notices
The Presbytery of Lansing met from Tuesday evening to Thursday noon. Rev. Benedict and Rev. Williama preached. Mr. Shaw elected moderator for the year. City notes list Collins as Trustee replacing A B Waterman and Geo Westcott as Assessor amid a heavy snow storm. Child search notices report Margaret J Bagley and Charles Bagley, youths sent to Michigan by the Children's Aid Society, last seen in Jackson and Three Rivers respectively. information requested.
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Lansing
Benedict
Williama
Shaw
Collins
A. B. Waterman
Geo. Westcott
Rude Boreas
Margaret J. Bagley
Charles Bagley
Michigan
Children’s Aid Society
James J. Bagley
Charles
Jackson
Margaret
Three Rivers
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