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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1898
Page
1
Fragmented OCR advert claims a tonic cures weakness nerves and vitality loss. It promotes a patent medicine with vague phrases and pricing 75 cents, urging purchase at Marshall roller mills depot 134.
The Odd Fellows entertained the Rebekahs Monday at the lodge hall with light refreshments and a short talk by Rev J M Cretchell. John Powell and John Foley were elected to the cemetery board of control, replacing Dibble and Peek, at Monday’s council meeting.
Police detained C R Mains and his principal witnesses in Battle Creek after a confession by Mrs Nibyl Gifford claimed her testimony was false. Bonds set at 3500 each, with detailed examinations delayed to Tuesday as court action looms and public sentiment grows.
Rev J B Walton preached a patriotic Sunday sermon praising the Spanish American War and Cuba relief. The Statesman prints below the conclusion praising Christian duty, national unity, and the duty to aid the weak, with references to church events and upcoming services across several congregations.
A Monday night meeting at the rink drew at least 150 men and boys as the community organized a company for the state militia. Forty three signed to seek admission, electing ROS. Lockton and O C Fountain. Fountain won captaincy, Lockton first lieutenant, Herbert Warner second lieutenant, with drill practice underway.
Advertises Good Steel Hog at 25c and poultry netting stock at Bosley’s Hardware. Mentions related hardware items, repairs, and local shop services. Includes scattered garbled text and product mentions, with several proper names and places embedded in a damaged OCR.
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