Modern Jewelry Thief Uses Slick Tactics in Chicago Stow
A Chicago jewelry store on Michigan Avenue was targeted by a seasoned thief posing as a wealthy aficionado. Walter Conner, a clerk, observed a high value ring vanish after the suspect praised gems and selected a cheaper piece earlier. Police suspect a widespread operative who has worked similar schemes in many cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajax
John
Chevalier D'Industrie
Michigan Avenue Ghicago
Walter Conner
Connor
Powelty
Halpin
Chicago
Local Notes and Socials From Four Towns
Glenn Jackson, hurt by a Thastasanga last week, is improving with Dr Hodge attending. Alma Klink visits Coldwater. Ladies Library Aid met at Mrs Ed gar Sebring's. next host will be Mrs Mas Early of Tekonsha. Shafer couple returns from Morrisons, Mass family reunion held Sunday. Several residents noted ill or recovering. New farmages for John Schafer and Fred Hess. Also mentions Dick Pritchard trip to Homer in his new auto. Dean's Ointments advertised for skin woes. Teaser about a Jewish funeral procession signifying a cross-town event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourtowns
Glenn
Floyd Jackson
Hodge
Biss Alma Klink
Coldwater
Birs
L. M. Sebring
Edgar Sebring
Ladies Library Aid Society
Mas
Tekonsha
Lewis Shafer
Alorrisons
Idke
Brr
John Mass
Anton Stefaniaks
Stefansiak
Lindeey
Fazzayette
Win. Shubel
Edgar Jelring
Geo. Boylan
Schoonsaker
John Schafer
Fred Hess
Mirs. Stedd
Tekensha
Floyd Jackson’s
Probate calendars and a divorce action noted in court records
Probate calendar entries list claims due dates for estates including Marthia, Lydia A Jackuan, Aga Fanning, Obadiah Davis, Jane Gilbert, Clarence Q Vary, and William Christy guardianship for Hthet Christy. A divorce case shows Phoebe E Hoyted filing a bill against Mark M Hoydes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talendar
Marthia
En Bet
Lydia A. Jackuan
Aga Fanning
Obadiah Davis
Jane
Gilbert
Clarence Q. Vary
Wim. Christy
John Davis
Hthet
Christy
Phoebe BE. Hoyded
Mark M. Hoydes
South Emmett Med Gitchell to Move to California Home
A Sonoma era local note reports Med Gitchell and family selling their farm to Mr Thunder of South Newton and planning to move to Long Beach California. Various visits and local comings and goings noted include Mrs Ray Fanning in Battle Creek and Leona of Battle Creek staying with J J Goff, plus guests of Hartranft family from Jackson and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Med Gitchell
Genvis
Thunder
South Newton
Long Beach
California
Ray Fanning
Battle Creek
Leona
J. J. Golf
Norris Goldrich
Milwaukee
Wis
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Marshall Citizen
A Marshall resident H. M. Merrill testifies to Dean's Kidney Pills aiding backache and kidney trouble. The ad notes the product strengthens kidneys and supports blood filtration. Sold by F. G. Sea man & Co. drug store in Marshall, with Foster Milburn Co. as U S sole agents. price 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Merril
N. Division St
Marsha, Mich
Dean
F. G. Seaaman & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Social events roundup at Melange Ganoe trip and theater
Mrs F G Fish and Miss Nore Goodrich enjoyed a canoe trip and picnic. Theater plans include a post dine at the Battle Creek Post and a Bijou party. Noon luncheon honored Miss Mary Mitchell with a three course meal and a hearty centerpiece of sugar beets. Mrs HM Holmes hosted seven ladies for a brown eyed Susans dinner with gifts for Mrs Eastwood and Mrs Wr Pringle. An afternoon party honored Miss Mitchell with a five hundred game on the porch. Miss Margerite Geer won a plate. Joyous note ends with a reflection on looking for tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Fish
Miss Nore -Goodrich
BM. I Gustt
L. 8. Cramton
Eastwood
Pine Lake
Minn
Snd
Walker
Battle Creek
HM. Holmes
East State Street
Wr. Pringle
Detroit
WW. Ho Rewland
W. CG. Cary
Thos, Swartout
Jos, Faulkner
Andrew Zimmerman
Mya. R. F. Grant
Mitchell
Mabel Phelps
Margherite Geer
Mesdames Z. &. Tenel
A.B. Ozborn
Geo. H. B Miller
B. L. Gerdanier
C. W. Casper
B. Starrt
Asabel Phelps
Vieda. Vary
Mary Ferguson
Ruth Smith
Quill Pen History and Value Cited in Antiquated Text
A fragment discusses Mark af Leader and compares commerce and salvation as forces shaping leaders. It cites Proverbs 22:1 and notes the long-standing value of the quill pen from ancient times, tracing its spread from the East to Europe and the New World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Bedford Notes and Local Social Updates
The Kipp children recovered from measles at Bedford. Blanche Weed and Frank Hauer visited from Battle Creek to see Mr and Mrs Weed. Mrs Gaundere learned of Mr Humphries death in California. Mrs Stahl remains ill. Theodore Bridunsong and Mrs Bridunsong welcomed a girl on July 28. Nobles and Charlie Nobles, silo builders near Albion, spent Sunday at home.
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R. A. Kipp
Misa Blanche Weed
Frank Hauer
Battle Creek
B. F. Weed
J. 8
Gaundere
Humphries
California
Stahl
Theodore Bridunsong
Nobles
Charlie
Albion
Curtain Lectures Gossip and Lost Items Emerge
A fragment from a 19th century local page blends humor from a curiously titled talk with a string of small ads. Notes include a domestic quip about a wife and husband, a garbled self-improvement line attributed to Garfield, a medical claim for stain removal, a reward notice for liquor sellers, and multiple lost item notices plus a business opportunity ad for an electric supply store in Toledo.
Bennett and Blanchard families noted in Newton social column
The Newton community reports visits and travel across nearby towns. Mr and Mrs A Bennett are noted, with Mrs Townsend and Miss Hiliker attending a Chautauqua show. Several residents travel to Battle Creek, Tekonsha, Marshall, and Burlington, while local social events include a Ladies Aid meeting, a 25 yard shower for Mrs Blanchard, and a missionary festival at the German Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bennett
Battle Cresk
Mra. Townsend
Hiliker
Walter Shiple
Lulu
Blanchard
Nes,Hayes
G. Goodrich
Marshall
Osen Shaw
Libbid Katz
J. Waltz
Clifford Founson
Fred .Weimer
Tekonsha
Charles Bohm
Battle Creek
George Wilson
Duane
Mershall
West Newton
Lansing
Br. Branmer
Linus
Will
Garnest Wilson
Rubie
Rosa
Pulaska
Elisha Wilson
Fredonia
Branier
Clyde Cary
Himer Wilson
Geo
Hannah Joke
Janessee
Abe
Frank Townsend
Fiee
Henry Schwark
Mr. Blanchard
D. Lancing
Fred Weimer
Lehman
LeRoy Sabbath School
Oak Grove
Zest LeRoy
Aliscotta Society
Lee Lake
Brewergrove
Read
The
Sanitarium
Notice to Taxpayers City Taxes Now In For 1911
Notice to taxpayers that taxes for the year 1911 are in hand for collection. Payments accepted daily until 3:00 p.m. and on Saturdays until 4:90 p.m. at J N Gustin drug store corner of State and Jefferson streets. All payments must be made on or before September 15, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Jefferson
J. N. Gustin
City Treas
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Maraha, Mich
Postofics
Peter. Hartranft
John Wells
Daver Curtis
Jackson
B. ¢. Bennett
Lewis
Kansas
Robert Noonan
Owen Noonan
J. R. Goff
Whi Sass
Cyrus Cox
Dan Francisco
Harry Eyre
Dan Francien
Ethel Barrington
Barshall
Grace Bock
Zola
Neve Bradue
Cecil Eyre
Ypsilanti
Lucy Eyre
Wesk
Charles
Will Eyre
George Schmidt
Marguerite
Hussy
Sue
Pinch & Bo, Racken
Kore Are
Frances Smith
Misa
Mise
Mary Mitchell
Sas
Atchison Glade
Mark Af
Uergy
Magicvation
Business
Praverba
Solomon
Lane Peres
Darrkes
Bomeo. Medicine CO
Cormec
William and Asn Streets
Nac York
Hamay
Bedford
Binks
Winks
Garfield
To & Posted
B.C. Sawdry
R. N. Lane
15Th St
Toledo
Ohio
Statesman Office
Kappa Tota Gammes Frat Pill
Main Street
Faghng Ees
Cary
Simow Cvey
Bat
Buchel
Lie
Petios
Newton
Stuart
W. M. Stuart
St. Elmo
Durbar
Russia
Ladies’ and Childrens’ Union
Schroder Bros
Cleveland
Buffalo Niagara
Goderich Vay
Great Lakes
D.C
Teleky
Clevelend
Privet
Bofisie
Detreit
Clevelizad
LG Lewis
Gpa
Decan
Mick
Philie H
McMllans Pree
A. AvScbins
Gex
Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company
Sens
Axpee
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