Green street grading petition amid city measures
The Straet Committee backed Huston and others petition for grading Green Street between Kilamazoo Avenue and DV.8 Beach residence and recommended 2950 dollars. The report passed and was offered for adoption, with a referral motion to have the City Engineer profile the grade. Several measures followed including crosswalk denial, Hamilton Street grade adoption, and a one week halt for Marshal and engineer actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straet Committee
BR. Huston
City
Yeas—Bull
Adams
Frink
Rimes
Alexander
Oe Pew
Goler
Magee
Hecht & Co
Btate Street
Madison
Jeffarson
Birest Mommites
O' Keefe
MM. Works
Aithera
Hamilton Street
Green
Spruce
Organ Concert Delights Press with Encouraging Receipts
The Wednesday organ concert by Mr. Colwell and the Presbyterian Singers drew strong praise. Audiences enjoyed brilliant organ execution, hearty cheering, and encored performances by Miss Facey and Mrs. Colwell, with a pleasing duet despite the singers’ reported unwellness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colwell
Miss Hyde
Miss Facey
Mrs. Colwell
Good Templars Elect Officers and Social May Install
The Good Templars elected officers for the ensuing quarter on April 24. An installation and Envelope Social is set for Wednesday evening with a 10 cent admission. Members report steady accessions, healthy growth, and a favorable outlook for a public temperance lodge despite lingering ideas about secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Good Templars
Charles Fisher
V.T
Mary Mosey
Marriages in Albion Litchfield and Marshall Area
Four wedding notices dated April in Albion Litchfield and Marshall report: Rev J O Wortley uniting Eugene Franklin Fellowa and Alice Mercy Harrington both of Clarendon. Rev W H Ware unites Alien Anderson and Julia E daughter of Hon William Stoddard both of Litchfield. Joshua Oswood and Rosetta I Cole of Marshall wed at bride’s residence. Warren C McWethey and Mariun J Root of Lee wed at E B Carriar home in Marengo Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felow—Harrington
Albion
J. O. Wortley
Eugene Franklin Fellowa
Alice Mercy Harrington
Clarendon
Anderson — Stoddard
Litchfield
W. H. Ware
Anderson
Julia E
William Stoddard
Cswood—Cole
Walter M. Barrows
Joshua Oswood
Mica Rosetta I. Cole
Marshall
Photographic notes and local notices from Marshall town page
A collage of brief items reports Smith photographing the old Court House, new School House brick yard, VanDusen vacating, a found purse, Wind Engine factory kit arrivals, Kr ieg & Heyser market notes, and various church and civic notices. Mentions a Sunday fire in Marshall Township, baptism plans, a man jailed for drunkenness, artesian well plans, a steamer Engineer promotion, music releases, debating society topics, temperance meeting agenda, shade trees and city beautification calls.
Annual Library Association meeting and varied city notes
The town records a Library Association meeting at Emans Hall on Saturday May 4 at 2 PM. Reports cover street cleaning orders, new building work, artesian wall efforts, plowing activity, a lecture by Dr Angell on thinkers and doers, Presbyterian Sunday School officers, and local health concerns. Fire at Albion Hotel partially contained, Peavey’s tannery rebuilt, and city plans include firemen uniforms and a $100 reward for arson. Community notices include church licenses, a horse show on last four days in May, and local political commentary plus Rev Augustus Williams’ licensing and promising pulpit career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Temperance Association
Presbyterian Church
Ferrin and Wood
Augustus Williams
Lanning Presbytery
Hamar
Maristta College
Ohio
Lane Seminary
Victim Dies in Battle Creek Stabbing Affray
Troy Darling died Monday night after a stabbing in what is described as a drunken Grothel fight at Mrs. Laster’s house in Battle Creek. Jacob Church, the assailant, is jailed on murder charges awaiting examination. Mrs. Lester is held as accessory. Darling, Pennfield Township resident, had begged forgiveness and requested his children at his deathbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Darling
Grothel
Mra. Laster
Battle Creek
Darling
Pennfield
Jaks Church
Church
Tridune
Bofors
Lentern
Liguor
Jacob Church
Morning exercises and class schedule for Monrixa and APTEANOOR
Morning exercises at 9:00 followed by Arith and Reading for Class A and B. U.8 History and Mental Arith appear, with later Arith practice for Classes A and B. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, and Singing occur across two sessions, ending with afternoon activity and a final note on Arresnoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.8
Prac
Arith
Green & Ely win line contract amid bid tensions
Olivet firm Green and Ely hold the contract for the Peninsular to Elm Hall route as new bidders press for work. President Green notes two year terms and defends the award while others question propriety. County progress accelerates though northern extension foregoes director attention to push the southern line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green & Ely
Olivet
Peninsular
Elm Hall
Green
Presdient
Detroit Arraigns Robbins in Bigamy Case
The defendant Robbins was transferred to Detroit, arraigned in Police Court on a bigamy charge after being taken by Officer McNeil on Friday. He pleaded guilty and was committed for examination on the 90th. Allegations state he wed Mary Walsh in Cincinnati on November 4, and later married Cornelis M Fenton in Detroit on November 90. The Post notes Bishop Osspar Burgess, who officiated the first marriage, will be withered in the cage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Robbins
McNeil
Mary Walsh
Cincinnati
Cornelis M Fenton
Osspar Burgess
Second savings project eyed by local merchants
Frank Savings Bank underscores the community need as a second savings project emerges with incorporators Mosars Mitchell Barpee John Houston and others. Projectors are thrifty men with means and ability to launch the venture, backed by the belief that prudent saving benefits the poor and middle class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Saving's
Mosars
Mitchell
Barpee
John Houston
Bavings Bank
Millinery Notice by Mrs. E. Youngs at Huchange Square
Mrs. E. Youngs announces she may be found at her residence on Huchange Square to attend to millinery orders and sewing work. She will assist customers there and provide related services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitlinery
E. Youngs
Huchange Square
Sli
Aewe Ing
Election officers chosen at annual April meeting
At the annual election on April 15 officers were chosen for the ensuing year. Superintendent Joseph Beach and Reuben White were elected, Mrs R Ferguson as Lady, Minn Allie Albaugh as Secretary, George B Canny as Treasurer, M T Blakesley as Librarian, and A J Greenbalgh as Assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Sunday School
J. Rae Monroe
Oneph Beach, Ass
Reuben White
R. Ferguson
Minn Allie Albaugh
George B. Canny
Albion Letter Reports Railroad Track Laying Near Village
The Northern Central Railroad Company has begun laying track north of the village, about one mile ahead, with rapid progress daily. Track crosses Kalamaxog river west of the business district and the Central near the depot, then parallels the Central line north of the freight house and Parker's hotel. Depot will stand just north of Brick Hotel, ballasting near Jonesville, with considerable freight via Jonesville. Regular trains expected soon. Politically, the Stateaman face is broadly approved by Republicans in Calhoun County. two local candidates will contest the Register of Deeds post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Central Railroad Company
Kalamaxog
Superior Street
Fuortheast
Jonesville
Gen. Grant
Calhoun County
Recorder
Register of Deeds
Albion
North Depression Alarm Details Unequal Aircraft Halt
A terse notice reports an unidentified depression area near G North and an emergency action to depressurize a system. Officials caution residents about potential risks and advise monitoring updates from authorities.
Garden supplies and a profit gardening book offered by the House
The House promotes seeds and plants with careful shipping and offers the book Gardening for Profit by mail for $1.50. It notes Peter Henderson as a contact and describes prompt service and satisfactory plant quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Henderson
Courtland Utgeat
N. Y
Conference and meeting notices for Calhoun Michigan Indiana
The Advent Review reports Calhoun County Quarterly Meeting at Conins on the first Sabbath in May with ministerial help sought and broad attendance. The Michigan Indiana State Conference plans its twelfth annual session at Battle Creek June 6 11 1872 alongside the General Camp Meeting. The Cincinnati Convention sells excursion tickets from Ft Wayne Jackson and Saginaw to Cincinnati April 39 and May 1 for eight eighty, with return by May 4, plus through coaches Isokaon to Cincinnati during convention week.
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Frink
Joseph C. Frink
Belpio
Rochester
Monroe County
Toljer
Rochester Hanks
Michigan
Bank of Marshall
Gourt House
Michigan Banke
Cervsco
Ponce
Univ
Joseph OC. Brink
Marshall
Carser
Auto T Lascoy
Jink
Manny
Brosquenoue
Lewla
The
Sateeman
Agulo Jis
Hr. F
Paparin Marshall
A. Wallingford Now
Chicago
Jonathan Hart
Battle Creek
Crary
B. Crary
Pratt
Seventhday Adventists
Michigan and
Indissa
Health Reform Institute
Calhoun County
Conins
Indiana
Cincinnati
Jackson
Isokaon
Objo
Temperance sentiment grows with weekly meeting at Howard Hall
The Recorder reports a healthy temperance mood spreading beyond the community with strong attendance at a Wednesday Howard Hall gathering. Revs D M Cooper and C B Fox spoke, the Gala Club provided music, and plans were made to continue meetings next week at seven thirty. A Port correspondent notes efforts to close liquor saloons by citizens, praising early momentum and urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Recorder
Howard Hall
D. M. Cooper
C. 8
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Walboun County
Orkeefe
State Street
Perrhons
Tinooy
Simmone
Proupoot Atreat
Eaid Hill
J.B. Conklin
E. A. Simmons
Atreat
Prospect Atreat
Idewalk
Dunham
Cusnoil
Gordon
Atrest
State -Atreat
Joho
Finance Committee
J. W. Powell
Wolverine
Vndr Ball
Ald
Magus
Ferguson
Murree
Eyeler
Frink Savings Bank
Judge Frink
Mr. Frink
Hineshia
George Ingersoll
James M. Parsons
Crane
Mew Savings Bank
T. Gordon
Deville ‘Hubbard
Asan B. ‘Cook
Charles 8
Marehatl
Wtatesireet
Nover
Elisabeth
Sebastian ‘Nover
Hewitt
Bollerne
Hiram ‘Allen
Joseph
P.S
Elias Hewitt
William F. Howitt
North Marshall
Millar
Fennville
Allegan County
Orville Millar
Calhoun ‘County
Lacey
Agooy
Little White Creek
Washington County
New York
Nipely
Facey
Ieane Lacey
Jomes County
West Rochester
Scottsville
Yale County
the Good Templars
Fou
Pere Buds
Medigises
Otl
A.O. Hyde
Langridg — Wilson
Fredonia
James Verney
William J. Langridge
Phebe Jane Wilson
McHihone— Laggy
Henry McHthonn
Concord
Julia G. Flagg
Sutherland—Marble
Andrew J. Sutherland
Josephine E. Marble
Smith
Old Court House
VanDusen
Gill
N. Young
Tokonsha
Krieg & Heyser
Colamn
East End
Marshall Township
Baker Suillaon
Baptist Church
Mr. Ferris
Christ
Mr. Ferrin
George Watrous
Hanover Street
Christian Church
High Artest
Martin's Block
Mesers, Weil & Bro
Atay
Jim Johnston
Mansion and
Gordon Streets
Powell
Johnny Cawood
Hhis
Hoe
Atanda
Misa Facey
J. 3. White & Co
A. E. Wimmerstedt
Jacksonville
Ill
Nilsson
South
Hendryx
W. F. Neale
J. N. Robinson
East Ward
West Ward
Library Association
Eman’s Hall
Q. D. Holmes
Union City
Mr. Holmes
O. D. Holmes
Lyman B. Miner
Albion Hotel
Peavey’s Tannery
George Arnold
Decatur
Horse Breeders Association
John Stuart
Messrs
Benjamin Morgan
LeRoy
William Morgan
Common Council
Supreme Court of the United States
R. 8. Long
Battle Creek Township
Trumbull
Schurz
Republican Party
Epitapha
Henry Ward Beecher
Grant
Oslla
Bish
A. O. Hyde
London
Califorta Wines
Homer
B. & E. R. Smith
Seymour
Dolph
Miss
Monrixa
Mise BunGess Department
Monin
Arresnoon
Railiroad
Marshall Public Schools
F. Mu
Charlea Fisher
Jennie McCluer
Blass
Henry M. Dibble
Porter Haskell
Ella O'Keale
Ida Shoop
Savings Banks
Calhoun
Battle Greek
Bohoo
H. A. Ford
Niles
Michigan Toacher
B. Fancur
M. E. Sunday School
Bebabtian Nover
Ie Fo
Spalqing
Hubbardston
Hubbardston Advertiser
Muir
Carson
Munir
V. Clarence Price
Price
Dr. Price
Forbes House
Depot Hotel
Post-Office
Mailecloge Sodarrive Aafohuwa
Ourcagorina
OoMiwater
Olivat
p-Monay Order
Hocra
Read
Railroads
Ichigan Central
Dexter
Mich
United States
Canadaag
Kalamazoo
Nilon
Pubman's Palace
Rochestar
Pacific Express
H. E. Sargent
G. C. H. Herd
Alr Line
Lesve Ag
Pasa Jackson
Tekonaba
oIne East
Pasbenorr
AM SM Oem
Grand River Valley
Ipm
Wisson
Nornd Wasr
M. P.M. Aw
Charlotte
Grand Rapids
ORT Wayne, Jackson & Sag
Hatlroad
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago Time
Borgit
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
ASA Lowlaville
Louisville
Auburg
Pleasent Lake
Reading
Manover
G North
Lake Sho
Atayala Av
Bas
Saginaw
Robert Billie
Pittsboabash & Wes Inmati Railro
Wayne
Jerns
Fortada
Geeds
Bastaenaungeld
Perrett & Phelps
Marshall Nurseries
Davis Sixorr Sy Proprietors
Marshall, Mich
Age Nurseries
Mille
Court Wonse Square
Seeds and Plants
W. Bo'banta
the Adventists
Advent Review
Temperance
Fletcher
Tock of
Pal
Chas Harrington
Fredonia Township
Teeser
Burt
Bey
New York Bazaar
Herndon Hotel
Ladienx
Exeosiery
Enbrodery
L. Weil & Bro
S. T
Tive
Irits
Paris
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