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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
4
An editorial praising Marshall’s expellent band for a free summer outdoor concert. The piece argues good music benefits town life, economy, and government, urging public support and acknowledging the band’s volunteer spirit and community value. It frames music as an investment in culture, streets, and schools.
A compact account of the heart’s marvels features the refractory phase and the law of all or none. It compares cardiac response to stimuli with Shakespearean imagery, noting the heart’s self protective rhythm and precise contraction despite varying forces. The piece admires the organ’s mysteries and evolving scientific understanding.
The article discusses the likely passage of direct senatorial elections within a year, noting close defeats and anticipated changes. It cites Kean and Martine, Flint and Works, Dick and Pomerene, Carter and Myers, with Borah pressing a resolution. It also notes a parallel state endorsement movement advancing toward adoption by year’s end.
The piece surveys expectations for top players and teams including Collins Coombs Wagner Adams Evers Cy Young and King Cole. It weighs Chicago White Sox infield strength Cincinnati prospects and Detroit batting pace while pondering a looming Mexico war impact on public focus.
State inspector L. B. Tstt warns fruit growers that spraying orchards during blossom is illegal and harmful. Fines or jail may apply. spraying destroys bees, risks fruit set, and is ineffective against apple worm. Only after petals drop should a nonpoisonous or minimal treatment be considered for scab control.
May term criminal calendar lists seventeen cases including Boole larceny and local option violations, Mitchell and Laquay assaults, Baker keeping house of ill fame, Erskine receiving bribe, and other offenses. Also notes several divorce actions and adjournments along with probate appeals and delinquent child matter.
John Sharp Williams of Mississippi moves from the House to the Senate fulfilling a long sought goal once held by Jefferson Davis. The piece notes a gov ernment investigation to scrutinize all corners of the service. It mentions Representative Sheppard of Texas pushing a probe into Postmaster General Hitchcock and railway mail service reforms.
Wr. Cutting, born Norfolk England 1930, died April 12 1911 in Eckford Michigan after fifty seven years as a settler. Survived by Emma Tadman wife, five children, and four grandchildren. funeral at Methodist Church April 14. Aiden E. Gleason born Newton May 4 1871 died April 13 1971 at home in Ceresco after long illness. survived by mother and sister. large funeral turnout noting high regard.
A generous donor created the William Howard Taft Fund with two five thousand dollar endowments to the American Red Cross. Interest funds prizes and medals for first aid contests among railroad men, four annual prizes of 560 923 815 and 310. Qualification requires sworn statements and physician first treatment attestations. A jury will select winners.
Judge Porter presiding in probate matters with estates listed for Monday through Saturday. Cases include claims, final accounts, appointments of administrators and guardians, probate of wills, and hearings for incompetence, with names such as Bama A. Francis, William Whitworth, Sarah A. Buer, Squire L. Lapham, Thomas P. Moore, Frank M. Milhare, Lilly Whitmire, Bernard Maaser, Joshua Davis, Nicholas Cox, Edmond J. Chapman, Lewis C. Johnson, Irene S. Roper, James Roper, Julia P. Davis, and A F Shettusk.
Executive committee members meet at the secretary’s office to finalize plans for the county fair. The event is scheduled for September 26 to 30, with details pending final confirmation.
A quirky historical excerpt shows a clumsy housekeeper defending skimmed milk as she confronts the milkman. The text recalls humor and rural life with a pasty yellow film described on every morning surface.
A garbled OCR passage compiles various quotes and snatches of dialogue from newspapers and journals. It includes comments on nations and travel, a mocked theater remark by Mrs. Malaprop, an exchange about affording a horse, and fragmented notes about a Minnesota humor piece, producing a patchwork of unrelated lines.
Public record of property transfers including Romans to Perry J. Martin in Leroy, Josephine B. Dudkins to Charles E. Manchester in Battle Creek, Ethel Foster to Manchester in Battle Creek, Manchester to Nettie M. Carpenter in Battle Creek, Edward M. Fenton to Emma R. Fenton in Bedford, James Spoor and wife to Richard A. Watkins in Burlington, John G. Bobnett to Fay Backer in Battle Creek, Frank BP Walking to Edward P. Keep in Texonsha, Elizabeth A. Miller to Frank Michael and wife John Marshall, Henry Z. Hornsper ex and others in Battle Creek, Awad Horns et al to Henry Halladay in Battle Creek.
Market quotes list wheat at 74 cents, corn at 70, oats 3d, clover seed 38.50, hay 15.00 per ton, rye straw 35.00 per ton. Middlings 28.00 per ton, bran 28.40, ground corn and oats 29.50, linseed meal 52.00 per cwt. Butter 24.0, potatoes 4.50, apples 2.0 to 2.40 per unit.
A sale advertisement lists alive and dressed prices for hogs lambs calves poultry and geese with a call to contact Cortright’s Real Estate Office at 148 State St for feather bedding items. The Board of Supervisors met in Battle Creek and adjourned to Friday morning at 9 00 o'clock due to unfinished cases.
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