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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1887
Page
5
A lengthy, satirical letter decries moral laxity among young women and the “festive drummer” class, recounts a police inspector’s controversial stance, laments school engagement by patrons, praises teachers, and quips about journalism, politics, and travel anecdotes from Marshall and distant points, urging proper conduct and professional integrity.
A traveler recounts rough town scenes near a border region with adobe buildings and saloons offering tequila. The party crosses into New Mexico and Arizona, noting tepid irrigation, vivid senoritas, and a nude Yuma festival. They stop at Colton and Ontario, meeting locals Barrett and Noyes, and observe warm weather, dust, and long travel. New library books and subscriptions are announced with a modest fee.
The probate week lists Robert P. Comstock appointed administrator of Emma F. Comstock estate with bond $3,000 and Thus. Harty as administrator of Sarah C. Adair estate with bond $500. Hearing set to determine legal heirs for the late Hatting Healer and other filings including administration matters and property questions.
Order entered in signing dower and appointing commissioners to settle estates of Daniel Woolsey and Mary F Stoll. administrator discharged. Sale of Ellen St. John real estate to Mervin Striakland for 1400 dollars confirmed. Administrators appointed for Zachariah Reach and Miel Pierce estates. bonds noted. Guardian appointments for Earl Raby and others. adoption order for Alton Button finalized. Court notices on guardians and final accounts. Also advertisements for patent medicines and local tax notices. Annual Calhoun County Agricultural Society meeting announced. City taxes due December 1. Local shoe store promotion and medical advertisements included.
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