Albion Milling Co in Jeopardy as Mortgages Filed
Albion Milling Co, a major Albion industry, faces financial trouble after WM Knickerbocker mortgaged 870,366.50 across three notes to Wilbur Robertson, W S Kesler, and others. Wheat stocks and 30 preferred creditors loom, with Powell and taxpayers affected. manager Knickerbocker promises a temporary halt followed by resumption in a week or ten days.
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Albion Milling Co
Albion
Knicker
Knickerbocker of
Jackson
Wilbur S. Robertson
W.S. Kesler
Abion
John Powell
Powell
Genty
Parsons
Welkinley Club forms for McKinley club at Perrett store
Tuesday meeting elected officers including Dotn Butler as President and Harry J. Hyde as Secretary. Executive committee named E J Marshall and Wall Grogu. Next meeting set for M Merril's office in Croain block. Republican turnout urged and post office building project noted.
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Perrett
McKinley Club
Dotn Butler
Harry J. Hyde
Cu HL Smith
Hd. Marshall
G. 8. Smith
H.C. Untett
J. F. Smiley
BE. Buck
W.S. Smith
J. Groge
J. M. French
Marshall
Frank Travis
K Township
C. Williams
Lee
L. C.binson
Eckford
Joel Houston
Frepia
Thomas “Moore
Convis
C. E. Well
Marengosi
E. J. Marshall
Wal. Grogu
J. M. Merrill
J. M. Hatch
Dobbins
Ward
H. J. Coleman
L. C. Smith
Republicans Name Delegates at Calhoun County Convention
The Calhoun county Republican convention elected delegates for state and district conventions, nominating C. S. Kelsey, Washington Gardner, George E. Howes, E. J. Marshall, Chas Mahony, Charles Austin, Arah H. Randall, Thomas Shipp, A. Parker, C. H. Dasham, H. A. Shurtlett, James Green, A. O. Hyde, S. O. Bush, Abram Minges, and Byrom Armstrong for the state tally. District delegates include A. D. Eldred, W. Z. G. Dean, Seymour Hall, Harvey N. Merrill, George S. Woolsey, L. C. Robinson, T. N. Austin, C. W. Dalrymple, A. D. Bangham, W. E. Austerburg, Joel Hovmpton, W. B. Blashfield, Lycurgus Crask, Elias Newbre, and DeSlaoner Af Cake. The body endorsed McKinley and re elected F. A. Latta as chairman.
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F. A. Latta
R. Allen
Homer
W. J. Dibble
J. Wartman
Albion
Thos. Lu
Cox
Battle Creek
Willis Blue
Clarendon
Resolutions
F. E. Palmer
Chas
Austin
A. O. Hyde
Marshall
A. D. Bangham
A. H. Randall
Tekonsha
Tellers
Joel Houston
Fredonia
A. Q. Leonard
C. C. McDermid
Pennfield
Charles Austin
Calhoun
Washington Gardner
Calhoun County
Ayuro
Mr. Austin
C. S. Kelsey
Emmett
George KE. Howes
E. J. Marshall
H. Mahony
Arah H. Randall
Thomas Shipp
Eckford
A. &. Parker
Battle’ Creek
C. TI. Dasham
H. A. Shurtlett
Lee
James Green
8. O. Bush
Abram Minges
Battle Creek Township
Byrom Armstrong l
A. D. Eldred
W.Z, G. Dean
Seymour Hall
Burlington
Harvey NM. Merrill
Georges. Woolsey
Marshall Township
J. L. Cox
L. C. Robinson
T. N. Austin
Marengo
Wm. McKinley
United States
PF. A. Latta
Bank stockholders sue over alleged bank mismanagement
Anna M Alexander leads 370 share group in a chancery bill against George W Bentley John R Bentley and the board of directors alleging gross neglect and sanctioning overdrawn accounts without security. Charges include paid false dividends, sham surplus, use of reserve for risky ventures and false reports to deceive stockholders. A receiver is sought and litigation expected to be lengthy.
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Anna, M. Alexander
National City Bank
George W. Bentley
John R. Bentley
Anna M. Alexander
Caroline H. Tyler
Margaret A. Sheffield
Harriet
Wattson
Sarah M. Robinson
Hat
Wonders of Wyandotte Cave lecture drew crowd
A detailed note from April 23 reports Rev. E H Harbridge lectured on Wyandotte Cave last Friday, using a stereopticon to illustrate a 25 mile underground trip. Proceeds reached about nine dollars. The column also covers local social visits, church society meetings, and community events including a forthcoming Sunday school convention and an upcoming dramatic entertainment by Mark Beapos Beal.
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Cereato
Wyandotte Cave
E. H. Harbridge
Harbridge
Lute Moffitt
Congregational Missionary Society
Frank Young
Sid Howard
Terry
Battle Creek
John Bender
E. L. Vollick
D. Vollick
H. Andre
Grand Ledge
Wm. Mickie
Burt Mather
Celia Finch
Olivet
Charles Wood
Griswold
W. O. Wood
Cyrus Carver
Lee
Wm. Mentzer
Orrin. Mather
C. L. Harwood
Bea Pos Aloo
Oe Worth League
Arrang
Beal
Wooden Ear and Tin Committees Sparked County Convention
In Battle Creek area politics the Democratic county gathering debated resolutions on silver policy with lively clashes among Halter hall and other speakers. Schneider's motion to form a resolutions committee passed 24 to 18, naming free silver men. Delegates chosen to state convention followed, with hustling caucuses and ratified actions. The suppressed resolutions were described as silvery bait in county politics.
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R. S
J. L
Battle Creek
Schneider
W. H. Porter
Peter Mulvany
Marengo
Settle
Fred Iver
Mr. Schneider
G. W. Schneider
Q.stone
Jesse Underwood
Mitend
W. R. Wooden
Eset
C. C. Ensign
Albion
J. J. Fahey
Marshall
West District
Jogson Underwood
Newton
C. E. Thomas
W. R. Wooten
Battle Crack
J. Weickgenant
Frank Hurd
J. L. Gobvoreo
Burlington
Labout
Lutaw
Ecould
City Council Minutes and Appointments in 1896
Minutes read and approved. Petition for cement sidewalk referred to sidewalk committee. Mayor appoints Ald. Perrin to cemetery committee. appointment confirmed. Marshal ordered to clean streets. Recorder to furnish map and copy of proceedings. Fire department appoints assistant chief engineer and foremen. bonds approved. Electric light commissioner and health inspector appointed. Notices warn residents to not dump rubbish after May 1 1896. Ward wardens and policemen appointed. printing bills referred to finance committee.
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Busby
Henry Krotzer
Chas. Vogt
Ald. Perrin
Ald. Hyde
Ald
Perrin
Hoyt
Chronicle
Toster
W. T. Quigley
Woolverina Hose Company
J. Klugman
Adam Esch
Scott Freed
Frank
O. Doud
Geo. Coleman
John Bean
Alonzo Howell
J. L. Dobbins
Thos. Conley
Ald. Anson
Carr
Chas. Campbell
Henry Kh
Hugh Wood
Rodney McNames
Eugene Haley
John McConnell
John Heyser
Frank Tilton
Chas. Burkhart
Bert Albaugh
Andrew Ruddock
Gilbert Lathrop
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West-Omec Building
Lockton
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Irs
State and
Jefferson Streets
Pre Food Commission
A.B. Scribner
M. B. Power
Rickett & Frenchi's
Aprit
E. SoRuayEs
Grace Broa
Wallace Hope
Stale
Rickett & French
Npr
Grace Brown
Pettat
Republicans
Ernational
Leanda
Mammoth Southers
Kentucky
Joseph Cunsingham
Ea Ae Saieee
Eugene-Andreis
Chicago
John Roe
Battle Creak
Franklin Bender
Wm. Young
John Young
E. L. T. Club of
Cooks’ Prairie
Lee Center
Ernest
Ellis
Bays
Popu Pros
Tron
Se Nore
Cceert & Fxancu
Bend
Hyde
State Street
C. S. Hamilton
S. H. Lynn
North Eagle St
Starshall
Apr
Washington
Maarahall
Washington Market
Rio
J. S. Cox, SA
Marshall, Mich
Exchange
New York
Detroit
W.J. Diseve
Pree
G. Heenen
W. T. Paetos
Cashier
M. 8
O'Arere
G. Peggatt
W. E. Boszzy
M. Parsons
T. L. Crosmy
J. Wiweuan
Abbott
East Main Street
Chicago Opthalmic College
Ocllelyr
Rowland
Orrice Hovts
Sundsy
Eagle Block
Jersey
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