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Sidney Ketchum and early founders shaped Marshall tale
The article recalls Sidney Ketchum as the city founder who first settled between Kalamazoo River and Rice Creek in 1833, then returned home to Peru, Indiana. It details the 60 years since, noting family arrivals in August, mentions local residents and visitors, and highlights Marshall County’s growth into Michigan’s wheat breadbasket, with social events, retirements, and community notices throughout.
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Sidney Ketchum
Kalamazon
Rice Creek
Peru
Sihnaer
Fiearge
Are
Ceuuardas
Rusan Wallingford
Cornelia
Tillotson
Mia
Michigan
Pathoun
Frank B. Reichum
Bebathe
Geo Hetubum
Tots County
Logbood Ders
Lula Guse
Bia
Ghors
Egoiee B. Ketchum
Jeune Whitiey
Milwaukee
Les
Jang Kana
G. G. Cummings
Baitls Creek
Mr. Cummings
Reg. RH. Cummings
Wealdens
Conris
Hattis Creek
Crocker
Detroit
Artoy Jackson Street
Esquira
Fir
J. H. Bennett
Coldwater
Stair
Detawis
Branch Co
Lane
Boxinena
Warlowe Farmers Mutual Companies
Calhoun
Jankeon
Keablican
C. E. Garnex
Michigan Mutual Fire
Lansing
Buscineles
Ware
Law
As &Ie
Jacob Stahl
Lanai
B. F. Davis
City National Bank
B. Garner
Law- OB
M. Devton