County Vets Hold Inspiring Reunion in Marshall
County veterans gathered in Marshall for the Calhoun County Veteran Battalion twentieth reunion with 88 veterans and 40 Sons of Veterans attending. Officers elected included Colonel H. H. Miller and Major Chas. A. McGee. a parade on State street followed speeches at G A R hall and musical performances. Clara Houston, a Miss, travels to Jacksonville to join the National Convention of Post Office Clerks after her Marshall leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Calhoun County
Battle Creek
G. A. R. Hall
Sons of Veterans
H. H. Miller
Marshal
C. H. Browning
Chas. A. McGee
David Walkinshaw
Levi Flint
Steve Thompson
RH. McWethy
Albion
Perry Mayo
Wesley McClintic
Issac Riddick
H. A. Clute
C. G. Hubbard
Ll. & Warren
Allen
Firs
Berita
Hiss Gladys Muck
Joe Prior
Geo
GS. Wr. Thompyan
Kelsey
A. A. Geiger
Winsor
National Air
America
Clara Houston
Jacksonville
Fla
Many Are Willing to Share Tongue With Injured Girl
Mrs. L. J. Long of Independence Missouri says she receives about fifty letters daily after offering a large reward for an inch of someone tongue to cure her daughter Inez Long who lost her tongue in a motor car accident A letter suggested thirty thousand dollars for an inch of tongue A University of Pennsylvania graduate recommended Tongue as first class and in fine condition A man from the east wished to sell part of his tongue to raise capital for business She is still healing but her tongue is improving
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Aug
L. J. Long
Independence
Mise
Inez Long
University of Pennsylvania
Mrrs. Long
Local Socials and Weather: Lightning Burns Two Barns
Residents in Battle Creek and nearby towns enjoyed visits with relatives including Mrs. Carl Brown and children, Mrs. Rob Sherman, Mrs. Wil Rice, and others. Two large barns on nearby farms were struck by lightning and burned. Wedding plans and social visits populate the week with neighbors at various homes and lakeside outings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brown
Battle Creek
Fred Taggart
Rob Sherman
Wil Rice
Dan Chambleriein
Joe Chamberlain
East Leroy
Elen Guy
Yriie
South Climax
Mouday
John Bowles
Harlow Snyder
West Leroy
Will Blackett
Alise Florence Bowles
Sonoma
Harlow Bushnell
Charley Daley
Henry Blackett
Barnam Lake
John Zuby
Moxday
Sirs
Emoke
Parnodice
Local clan gathers for weekend visits across towns
North Clarence residents Chas Houck and family of Spring bort, Mrs F T Qairiey and daughter Ethel from Cincinnati, and Mrs Allyn Moore with daughter Alarica of Detroit spent Sunday at Jep Butler's. Numerous other relatives and neighbors visited, hosted dinners, or called on family members from Albion to Madison City Iowa, with illness noted for infant son of Frank Cox and Lucie Corey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Houck
Springbort
Geo. Miller‘s
F. T. Qairiey
Ethel
Cincinnati
Ohio
Allyn Moore
Alarica
Detroit
Jep Butler
Geo. Haynes
Albion
William Butler
Lovina Chapman
Wm. Butler
Mia
Joshu
Cox
W. S. Hoag
Wm. Allen
Ralph Stark
James Binghem
And
Mirs
Daniel Starks
Ralph Starks
Beti Starke
Mildred
Olive
Leke
Harvey Mais
M. B. Corey
James Butler
Bertha
M. H. Corey
Lavina Chapman
Frances Butler
Chapman
Florence Chapman
Ahua Butler
Barnes
Gary Barnes
C. K. Barnes
Early fall fashions on display at Birs H M Merrike millinery
Early fall fashion displays appear at Birs H M Merrike millinery parlors. Local shoppers see new hats and accessories shaping up for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birs. H. M. Merrike Miliimary
New Law Affects Calhoun County Explained
In Calhoun County a new law banning sale and carrying dangerous weapons applies to all counties and sets up a license board in counties with police forces. The board, including the prosecutor and sheriff, will meet monthly to hear pistol license applications, with September anticipated for Calhoun County action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Kent
Wayre
Lereiuaiges
Sherif
Arly
Sheriuf
Viel
Whih
Martindale
Lansing
Calhoun County Board
Bread Trade Sparks Town Talk In Marshall Debate
Civic department notes solicitations and a lively exchange between Tom and Jack about Marshall bread supply. Visitors discuss three local bakeries, imported brands, and consumer demand shaping prices, with calls for better locally baked loaves and expansion to meet town needs. (Continued on Page 2).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Jack
Mershell
Papa
Marshall
New Game Law Spurs Farmers to Post Farms and Enforce Penalties
Across Calhoun county farmers are posting land and warning trespassers under a new game law that imposes heavy penalties for hunting on fenced property. Vandalized fences and cattle injuries prompt stricter enforcement with game warden Harvey Young ready to aid prosecutions. The article notes abundant wild ducks due to protection efforts and urges reporting hunts to the Bell telephone in Albion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Chemselves
Calhoun County
Harvey Young
Albion
Giant of the Seas Breaks Own Record Crossing Atlantic
The White Star liner Olympic returned to New York with a new record, beating its own voyage time from Queenstown by forty-six minutes. It sailed August 10 at 1 56 PM, completing the run in six days twelve hours and twenty minutes, surpassing its July fast westbound trip. Pierpont Morgan was among the passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ang
Olympic
Queenstown
Pierpont Morgan
Nesbit Seeks Share of Thaw Income in Pennsylvania
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw filed a petition in Common Pleas Court seeking a lutuacy commission on Harry Kendall Thaw now in Matteawan hospital New York. Judge Davis allowed the petition and set a hearing after notification. Nesbit says Thaw’s income is about 6000 dollars annually and he has no means, so he deserves a share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Herry Kendall Thaw
Matteawan Hospital
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
L. L. Davis
Pennsylvania
Francis Rowie
Philadelphia
Mrr
Rawle
Thaw
Mir. Thaw
Four Towns Injury At Heniiksville Celebration
Lee Kimball a 19 year old boy from the state school was seriously hurt Friday in a horseback ride at Heniiksville when thrown from his horse and struck by a telephone pole. He regained consciousness and shows signs of possible recovery with doctors Hester of Litchfield and another from Quincy attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Kimball
Frank Williams
Heniiksville
Horesback Rade
Hester
Litchfield
Quincy
Social Notices From Cleveland District List Gatherings
The L. A. S. will meet Thursday September 7 with Mrs. George Btoore as hostess. Ladies bring dishes. Mr and Mrs Frank Ranser attend a Pierfe Eckford event last week. Guests included Fred Husgett, Mrs Beniley, Russ Templeton and Mrs Weilie J. Thomas at Mrs Jay Bryant and Mrs Minnta Aloran’s farm home. A two course dinner and needlework chat followed. James King and children visited Luac Hin to meet Mrs Lier. Mrs George Pond and Mrs Paul Pond with children visited Mr Jennings near Wherifield. Fred Randall hosted a group of thirty last Wednesday in honor of Mr and Mrs Fred Haegete who plan to move to Battle Creek. A social evening with refreshments and postcard matching fun concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Dist
Wits
George Btoore
Frank Ranser
Eckford
Wacnes
Fred Husgett
Beniley
Russ Templeton
Weilie J. Thomas
Jay Bryant
Minnta Aloran
Farmers’ Home
James King
Luac Hin
Lier
George Pond
Paul Pond
Jennings
Wherifield
Fred Randall
Fred Haegete
Rattle Creek
Muggett
Nefpnhor Honda
Nine Saloons Favored By Public Sentiment In Marsh
City officials face pressure as residents, business leaders, and patients urge expanding liquor licenses from five to nine under the Warner-Cramton rule. The Statesman finds broad local support for increasing saloon permits to bolster revenue and alleviate congested bars. Some councilmembers fear backlash if they alter the five-saloon cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Warner-Cramton
Statesman
State Street
North Marengo Gleaner Meeting Draws Strong Attendance
The North Marengo Gleaner meeting Wednesday drew a good crowd though more was hoped. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Samson and family spent Sunday with Eliver Carver’s. Numerous local residents visited and hosted relatives from Detroit and Rice Creek throughout the weekend, including Jessie Cushman staying with her grandmother Mrs Gee Cushman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleaner
Bert Samson
Eliver Carver
Goldie Kite
Win, Hing
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Joppa
North Clarence
Seawright
Civic Department
Boss Creek
Atlantic
Evelyn Nesbit
Harry K. Thaw
Fourtowns
James Taylor
Merrifield and Lawrence
Lyon Lake
Will Berbrock
Coldwater
A. Klink’s
Edgar Sebring
Jackson
Dufer
Sherwood
Boylan
North Marengo
Arthur Wager
Jovina Dally
Sits
Fester
Mrs. Chas
Bastign’s
Wile Cushman
Claude le
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