Powhatan Opera Dazzles Marshall Audiences with Talent
The Indian opera Powhatan, staged by the Powhatan Knights of Pythias, drew packed houses in Marshall for two evenings. C. B. Smith and Misses Binoche Kiefe, Charlotte Lepper, and others delivered standout performances with strong ensembles and period-style drama. Director W. A. Baker organized a creditable production highlighting notable vocal solos, dances, and a polished chorus, while the Knights express gratitude for aid that boosted their treasury.
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Marshall
Marshell
Bette
Audiencs
Sons of Nature
Virginia
Powhatan
C. B. Smith
Gauss
A. &. Pratt
John Smith
John Rolfe
Minnehaha
Winans
Mesdames
FG. Fish
C. B Sauitt
A. B. Wagner
Louis Joy
Mm. P
Joy
Misa Vira Lockwood
W. A. Bakar
Chigago
Baker
Knights of Pythies
County Board of Canvassers Faces Delays in Ballot Irregularities
The county board has been in session at Treasurer Fisk's office this week due to widespread irregularities and failures by inspectors to land the fall return. The delays have caused the board and Mayor Powell concern over negligence and disruption.
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County Board of Canvassers
Fisk
Nate
Powell
Dorn
Death of Rev. George F Hunting Inspires Kilbourn Mourners
Citizens of Kilbourn Wisconsin mourn the death of Rev. George F Hunting a longtime pastor and pillar of Alma College supporters. The former pastor at Kilbourn and Marshall express sympathy noting his kindness bravery and tireless effort to ease suffering. A monument lives in hearts of all who knew him far beyond any stone.
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Kyuonne
Wis
George F. Hunting
Kilbourn
Hunting
Wisconsin
George F. Hanting
Presbyterian’ Church
Marshall
George F
Alma
Supreme Court Grants Show Cause Mandamus in Van Sickle Case
The people on Van Sickle, Marengo roadmaster, win a mandamus to compel Judge Smith to show cause why the case was dismissed. The docket action renews the case, with Prosecutor Hatch stating the cane will likely be tried at the May run.
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van Sickle
Marengo
Smith
Supreme Court
Proscutor Hatch
$60,000 Blaze Destroys McLane Swift Elevator in Battle Creek
Fire discovered in the McLane Swift Elevator in Battle Creek early Wednesday morning nearly wiped out the structure within an hour and a half. Firefighters saved adjoining property but could not stop the blaze until its worst. Loss estimated at $60,000 with $25,000 insured. The Arc was the most disastrous lead in years. The company will rebuild immediately.
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McLane- Swift
Battle Creek
Jury Discharged In Loomis Assault Case
The assault and battery case against John W. Loomis was heard before Justice Merrill. Loomis denied the allegations while Keziah Dibble testified she was threatened. The jury, after about forty minutes, stood four for conviction and two for acquittal, with a retrial set for Wednesday. Prosecutor Hatch led the People’s case. L O Miller represented the defense.
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John W. Loomis
Merrill
Loomis
Keziah Dibble
Hatch
L. O . Miller
Shirt Waist Endorsed by Postal Authorities for Carriers
The shirt waist gains official sanction in Washington as postmasters may allow letter carriers to wear a neat shirt or loose blouse during the heated term. The approved attire includes light grey chambray, gingham, light grey cheviot, or other washable fabrics with a torn down collar and dark tie, uniform at each office.
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Washington
Twelve Initiated In Modern Woodmen at Battle Creek
A class of twelve will be initiated into the Modern Woodmen next Wednesday in Battle Creek with a blowout planned by the local lodge. The Battle Creek degree team will run the work and invite Cereal City lodge members to attend, with an anticipated two hundred guests. An exhibition drill may be staged on State Street weather permitting, followed by a banquet.
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Battle Creek
State Street
Questa
New Military Department Possible at Albion College
A proposed military department may be introduced at Albion College. The idea has strong faculty backing and will be discussed next Thursday by the board of trustees. A. F. Knoblock of Detroit, former captain of the Fiske guards, leads the push, noting benefits for student development and appeal seen at other colleges.
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Albion College
Board of Progress
A. F. Knoblock
Detroit
Fiske Guards
Baseball Schedule Rushes With Local Matchups
The revised calendar lists games for Kalamazoo High School Albion Olivet Albion Battle Creek Olivet Albion Battle Creek Union City Oliver and Albion College Cubans at various home and away venues across April to June. Key sites include Kalamazoo Albion Olivet Marshall Battle Creek and Union City with dates in April May and June.
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Albion College
City
Runaway Wagon Tragedy Claims One Dead in Burlington
A Saturday evening runaway near Burlington injures three from a pleasure excursion party returning from Union City. Mrs. Dunlap dies from a broken neck, Mrs. Cole is fatally hurt, Grace Cole sustains non fatal injuries, and the team crashes into the town hall stopping after causing extensive damage. Dr Brown treats the injured as the community laments the loss.
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Burlington
Nion City
Wm. Dunlap
Fred Cole
Grate
George Cole
Camron
Brown
Educate the Devils Opinion on character based college admission
President Angel of the University of Michigan advocates requiring substantial evidence of good character from applicants and limiting graduation cigars to those with sustained virtue. He argues such a policy would reduce hazing, attract top students and gifts, and boost diploma value while promoting humane education and peace.
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Angel
University of Michigan
Difference of Opinion on Wheat Prospects
Readers note divergent views on the wheat crop with some predicting fair prospects and others fearing damage from the fly. Observers agree the crop wintered well, but many areas report plants already primed for ravages as conditions may shift with climate.
Probate Calendar: Week of April 26 Hearings and Appointments
Week commencing April 26 lists hearings for estates including Jobo Keck final accounts and claims, Alexander Wilcox final account, George Andras administrator, Luther Wallace final account, Henry Watrous continued, James Battley and Sophronia Arey last days of hearings, Levi Mills will probate, Mary L Allison last day, Carl Stark administrator de bonis non, Henry Hinman will probate, Mary Hamilton first hearing, George Collins first hearings, Lorena Beach will probate, Mary Harper appointment, Miles Rorabacher will probate, George Willard appointment of administrator.
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Jobo Keck
Alexander Wilcox
George Andras
Luther Wallace
Henry A. Watrous
James H. Battley
Sophronia H. Arey
Levi Mills
Idnesday
Mary L. Allison
Hatate
Carl Stark
de Bonis Non
Henry T. Hinman
Circuit Court Notes Move for Bond in Malone Morgan Case
Circuit court convened Monday with Judge Winsor. Defense moves to require plaintiff to file a bond of 200 within twenty days for costs. Cortright v Sine and Sines: judgment corrected to favor Edna B. Cortright administratrix of Sally M. Palmer estate. Court adjourned until 2 p.m. Monday. Meades and Mead case listed.
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Circuit Court
Winsor
Chas. R. Malone
Benj. F
Edna B. Cortright
Sally M. Palmer
Sarah A. Meades
Carey A. Mead
Supreme Court ruling limits divorces from divorce mills
The Supreme Court ruled that a divorce is valid only if granted in the petitioner's resident state, challenging divorces issued in liberal states. The decision may invalidate thousands of divorces and disrupt marriages formed after such divorces, ending the wholesale practice.
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United States Supreme Court
Earl Padden Obituary News Note
Earl Padden youngest child of Mr and Mrs Eastman Meep died Saturday March 30 aged eight months three weeks. Funeral details not available in readable text.
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Earle
MG Padden
Earl
Eastman Meep
Alent Toms
Transfers Recorded for Battle Creek Real Estate Deals
The past week's real estate transfers list numerous deeds across Battle Creek and surrounding townships. Notable entries include Albert H. Harding to Walter C. Dunham for Lot 17 in Phillips addition, and Mary J. Crosby to Will A. Crosby for 1 acre in Battle Creek. Other substantial transfers cover parcels in Marshall, Emmett, Homer, Clarence, and Burlington, with prices ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars and multiple sections and additions cited.
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Albert H. Harding
Walter C. Dunham
Phillips
Battle Creek
Fleeoezer R. Finlay
Harry W. Cronkhite
Cliff
Battle Craels
Mary J. Crosby
Will A. Crosby
O'Brien
Charles C. Thoma
Piper
Edward J. Bach
Konp
Marshall
David Mather
William A
Frank J. Weed
Bred Rachley
Emmett
Matthew J. Reid
Elzebeth Harrington
Convis
Minny M. Galloway
Charles W. Sleeper
Ewart
Earl W. Chapin
Lille B. Grosspick
Burlington
Sarah H. Brownell
Frederick W. Wodtke
Sheridan
Elizabeth M. Q. Merritt
Margaret Markham
Merritt
Luis R. Williams
Leonard D. Hutchinson
Messhem
Battle
Edatine A
Toland
Hickling
Leroy
Fred H. Lyman
Charles ¥. Briggs
Lota
Hamblin
Cravk
Adelbert
Elwood
James
Spooner
Newton
Thomas H. Jance
Thomas Hamilton
East
Homer
James B. Thornton
Chris R. Esch
Clarissa L
Oote
Hampton Tunnison
Athens
Fred Morley
Richard Lazarus
Birdspy M. Brown
Joseph Gunn
Bedford
Adella A. Comstock
Frank P. Glazier
Albion
Leonard Courtright
Jay L. Cortxite
Clarence
M. Willigan
Emily M. Willison
Pennfield
Martha Hulett, Et al
Owen L Hubbard
Kalamazoo Avenue
Mareball
LaVits Joy Co
Elizabeth E. Harvey
Klosk
Battle Crees
Julius. Smith
Joha Z B. Ball
Alice H. Merchant
Floyd Ly. Hapnan
Frank J. Potter
Russel
A. “Hart
Abram
City Fathers Tackle Cemeteries and Walks in Regular Session
The council met with a full board and addressed cement walk requests, cemetery committee changes, and wage talks. Alderman Smyth proposed raising fireman J. J. Whalen’s salary to 500, bids for cement walks were invited by April 22, and popcorn stand owners were urged to relocate downtown.
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Marshall
A. L. Hindenach
W. D. Stone
George Coleman
Miles Fish
J. L. Bean
Jacob Klanenmbush
John Rentschler
R. F. Grant
S.F. Snyder
Coaort
Cemetery Board
Oakridge
Council
Smyth
J. J. Whalen
Fire Department
Flynn
Page
Recorder
Smallpox Outbreaks Rise in Michigan Regions
Since January, smallpox outbreaks have affected 101 Michigan localities, an increase of four in a week. Health officials credit reports and containment in 73 outbreaks where transmission stayed within the first household, but misreporting in other cases allowed further spread under names like Cuban itch and chicken pox.
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Michigan
For Sale Items and Lodging Offer from Marshall
Advertising snippet notes new Burcks Loom ready for carpet weaving in a Glass manner with modest prices by Mrs A Matson at 419 S Mulberry St Marshall Michigan. Also lists a Gale Sulky plow for inquiry with L C Calkins at 80 Kalamazoo Age and furnished rooms to rent for a small family at 518 N Madison Street.
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A. Matson
S. Mulberry St. Marshall, Mich
L. C. Calkins
Kalamazoo
Madison Atrert
J. B. White & Co Millinery Ad
J. B. White & Co promotes millinery with styles and prizes this year. Weekly pattern hats, trimming services, and price guarantees offered. Notable prices include 0.97 for misses hats, 0.49 for toe sailors, and various Leghorn and bonnet items with wide color selections.
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George Collins
Lorena Beach
Mary Harper
Miles Rorabacher
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