Legislative move to create fifth judicial circuit for Calhoun County
Law makers consider dividing the fifth circuit to ease Calhoun County's heavy docket under Judge Smith. Barry Eaton and Calhoun share the circuit, with Calhoun's population and workload cited as justification. If passed in January, an appointment could occur, with a six year term and $5,000 salary under law.
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Lansing
Barry
Eaton
Celhoun
Calhoun
Jess
Smith
Wheel of Justice
Iilty
Ang Pasaed
Bloodless murder shocks Greenville as body found outside city
Lawra Campbell, missing four months, is found murdered in a barn near Greenville Michigan. The Civil War veteran’s body, identified by clothing fragments, leads to Samuel Aplin, arrested and jailed after confession. His son is also detained as investigators pursue the case.
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Lawra Campbell
Greenville
Mich
Campbell
Fouley
Bnariciog
Samuel Aplin
Bay City
Yaplin
Mecca For Immigrants in Census Chronicle
Michigan’s foreign born population surges per the latest census as thousands of immigrants present themselves at the porte by the thousands. Officials including hospital and state agencies face challenges amid the influx and associated governance pressures.
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Michigan
Sixth Annual Bale Of poli auver ONS
Mismaker hosts the sixth annual bale of poli auver ons with a one week showcase and community event highlighting local craft and political satire.
Fire at Michigan Central depot and boiler room blaze
A series of fires at the Michigan Central depot and nearby home caused damage but was contained by Chief Flynn and his team. A stove fire in the depot’s ticket office sparked flames, with the building's old timber burning until extinguished. The depot will have interior changes and a larger ticket office planned. On Wear Green Street, ashes near Philip Boehm's home reignited five coals, producing smoke but only minor damage. Boehm, aged 95, fought the blaze with vigor.
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Engina
Michigan Central
Charles Keefe
Chief Flynn
Railway Company
Marshall
Philip Boehm
Wear Green
County Sunday Schools Report for Past Year
W A Powell secretary reports county Sunday School Union membership 8138 a drop of 0.5 percent with 1188 officers and teachers. Average attendance 4717. Five districts with superintendents. 88 schools of which 66 held regular sessions. 32 conventions held, generally well attended. 43 sick visits by home department. 199 conversions. County and state work funded by 6122 raised. Next county convention set for October 1901 at to-be-announced location.
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W. A. Powell
County Sunday School Union
Rnder
Home Department
Board of Health Recommends School Vaccination
A Monday evening board of health meeting followed the council session. A state health board secretary's note urged statewide smallpox vaccination to curb spread. The board proposed vaccinating all school children. the epidemic is not highly fatal. Dr Ghorpb funded $175 for fumigation of the Eagle block to stem fever. The meeting adjourned after routine business.
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Board of Health
State Health Board
Michigan
Saintie
Ghorpb
Recount Confirms Howard Austin Wins County Clerk Race
After a four week recount ending at 3 p m yesterday the county clerk contest settled with Howard Austin ahead by six votes over Ethan Allen. The canvassers discarded 226 ballots and declared Austin the winner despite Allen and his attorney declining comment on possible challenges.
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Can- Walders
Howard Austin
Austin
Ethan Allen
Albion City
Marshall City
Alleh
Marshall
Allen
Board of
Dastardly Assault at Toft: Trial and Public Outcry
A 60 year old victim, intoxicated, was assaulted by assailants as a passerby intervened. Merrill faced costs and jail time. Randall spoken to at the jail. The incident sparked strong public condemnation and calls for law enforcement action across the county.
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Giroux
Bf UhlaFaot
Merrill
Dave
Rarndall
Albion
Roux
Doctors Will Meet for Calhoun County Medical Banquet
Elaborate arrangements are under way for the annual meeting of the Calhoun County Medical Association in Battle Creek Tuesday. The event includes a business meeting and officer election in the city hall, followed by a banquet at Phelps Sanatorium with about three hundred plates. Dr. Hurdman of Ann Arbor and Dr. Thamanon of Albion, newly returned from the Philippines, will be among the speakers.
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Calhoun County Medical Association
Battle Crack
Tuesaday
Phelps: Sanitorium
Hurdman
Aon Arbor
Thamenon
Albion
Philippines
University of Chicago professor to lecture on Shakespeare
January 7 marks the opening of a six lecture Shakespeare course under Marshall center auspices. Prof Richard G. Moulton of the University of Chicago will lead sessions on Shakespearean tragedy, part of the University Extension program aimed at bringing education to the people at nominal cost.
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Marshall Center
Richard G. Moulton
University of Chicago
Sulton
Lpherd Green Moulton
Preston
Lancashire
London Society For the
Ore Rae
University ' of Chicago
Moulton
Neceusary
Centera
America
Monitan
Election results spark calls for clearer voting in future
The county reported distinguishing marks and 115 ballots with no vote cast for clerk Newton was the only precinct where the board found a mistake. The second Ward in Marshall placed second with one error. Voters hope for clearer results next election as an official precinct by precinct tally appears on another page.
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Newton
Marshall
Successful Christmas Bazar Raises About 120 Dollars
The Christmas bazar at the home of Mr and Mrs F A Stuart, under the Episcopal church ladies, drew strong support Tuesday afternoon and evening. About 120 dollars was raised from sale receipts and door, with a musical program by the string quartet the Glee club and Mrs Rene Rodgers adding charm. Proceeds will boost the church organ fund and the ladies hope for further patronage to reach their goal.
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F. A. Stuart
Episcopal Church
Glee Club
Rnepa Rodgers
Tme
Liquor Tax Table Fragment on Lane Preparer
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a liquor tax table prepared by Lane, with reference to a tax year around 1900. The readable legible items are limited. no clear figures or full context are present.
Soldier Poet From Army Life in a Philippine Letter
A former Madthsn Boy, now corporal in Company K, 44th U.S. Volunteers, sends a poem about army life and longing for home. The verse imagines home comforts at a door, a feast, and better clothes for a citizen’s son, while wishing to leave the hard service behind. The writer recalls service in Colombia and Marshall with F.A. tattoo duties.
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van Wert
Homsalck
Sam
Colombia
Marshall
44Th
U. 8
Samuel Richards
Paseo Peck
Council Proceedings Reported in Regular Session
The common council met last Monday with Mayor Powell presiding. Absent were Aldermen Court Zanger and Palmér. A petition to build a lateral sewer on Prospect Street between Mulberry and Linden was referred to street and bridge committees. Alderman Dean warned against new sewers until existing ones are accepted. The city clerk received a Grand Rapids request to urge lawmakers to amend the Atkinson bill so railroad taxes go to cities except right of way to the state treasury. Alderman Miller suggested legislative action without Marshall. motion dropped. Katz resigned from the fire department. Henry Vogt appointed to replace him. Finance reported Daytorall bill paid. Street and bridge approved Tom Lewis’s request to trim trees on Sycamore Street. Marshal’s two-week time roll was $45 and sexton’s $7.24, with other minor bills allowed. Council adjourned for two weeks.
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Common Council
Powell
Court
Zanger
Palmér
Mulberry
Linden
W. L. Page
BH. E. Page
Dean
Recorder Brown
Grand Rapids
Atkinson
Alderman Miller
Marshall
Charles Katz
Fire Department
Henry Vogt
H. L. Daytor
Tom Lewis
Sycamore Street
Sexton
Council
Innes and His Band Delight at Wednesday Concert
Audiences praised Innes and his orchestra as the finest musical organization heard in Marshall with rich harmony and finish. Bandmaster Innes was hailed for his remarkable leadership and accomplishments. Frances Boyden and Zerman Mies offered notable singing, drawing enthusiastic admiration after each number.
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Innes
Safaign
Marshall
Ron
Onor Zerman
Mies
Frances’ Boyden
Cha Cologin
Shooting Match At Talmadge Farm Draws Local Nimrods
A shooting contest organized by John Lee is set for the 24th at the old Talmadge farm two miles southwest of town. Doors open at 10 am with a long day of blue rock and pigeon shooting until stock runs dry. Also rifle and shotgun targets at seven rods. The piece notes a rise in hunting interest and mentions Try Jell O as a dessert promotion.
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John Lee
Talmadge
Bright aslin under ee a raphashlae Places Board
A fragmented OCR item mentions a board and places with unclear phrasing. The readable elements point to a local governance or planning context, but specifics such as names, dates, or actions are not recoverable from the fragments.
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Raphashlae
Partner Wanted for Mail Order Business Adver tising
Advert seeks a partner with capital to invest in a mail order business note of eight dollars paying and an established two avenue plant. seeks man free to join.
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Man Free
Seaa
Indignation Over Homer Bond Sale Delayed by Injunction
In Homer, a faction claims a bond sale of 10000 was tainted by an injunction served on Ethan I Allen and I Van Horne the village president and clerk. Six taxpayers allege a scheme via Municipal Improvement Association to divert funds to lure new factories. The council defends its records, while bids for the bonds await notification after filing.
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Homer Ie
Ethan I. Allen
I. van Horne
Smith
Bamely
John Mesten
Charlotte Masten
James I. Vandeburg
William Raby
Hannah GC
Bowen
Barry Stone
Julia Churchill
Munisipal Improvement Association
College Pranks End With Safer Stance At Parsons Hall
Students in morning classes improvised by hanging recitation seats from the high hall roof while a large chimney rose nearby. A rescue band organized under sprayed professors lowered the chairs to the floor as authorities intervened. Dr Kings New Life Pills marketed by H J Hyde promise vitality and focus in an era of tonic cures.
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Parsons
Conch sale at Washington market draws farmers note
Farmers are urged to attend a ten day sale by E B Hughes at the Washington market where sausage making and other tasks are promised to be efficiently handled at fair prices. The notice emphasizes practical work and reliable service for local farmers.
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Washington
Optical event notice at Ann Arbor office
G R Ellaworth optician offers a special eye care session at Dr. L W Houston’s office in Ann Arbor on Friday and Saturday January 4 and 6. The notice invites readers to visit for eye examinations and mentions available terms for services.
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Statesman
G. R. Ellaworth
Optician
Ann Arbor
L W. Houston
Cows for Sale and Holiday Pictures Framed Nearby
I have a few cows for sale including heifers in calf with an imported Shorthorn bull. Frame your holiday pictures at Hughes' near rate. Sale advertises bargains on cattle and framing services with contact at B Hughes.
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B. B. Hughes
Nea
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