Juvenile Court Case Involving Rhea Gould and Edith Aiken
A juvenile court proceeding opened this morning amid a local scandal involving Rhea Gould and Edith Aiken. The police chief and county agent were cited as monitoring three alleged suitors and the girls. four men connected to the affair were discharged from their employer, with Patrolman Gods marking the incident.
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Raith Roos
Cereseo
M. UR
Rhea Gouia
Edith Aiken
Forse
Monday Club May Get Fine Present
Rumor says a wealthy city woman may buy the Queen Anne cottage on South Eagle Street from Michigan Central and present it to the Monday Club. Art display by Mrs Nellis Woodbury features Chips painting and basketry in Mrs Graham's millinery shop. worth a visit for all. Bradshaw's Christmas card offered for sale.
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South Eagle Street
The
Michigan Central
Nellis Woodbury
Drowned in Black Lake Tragedy Delays Harrington Train
In Charlotte Michigan Dee recounts the drowning of Eddie Harrington and another boy near Black Lake. The incident delayed H B Harrington of Holland returning home from Ohio, a former heavy drinker turned evangelist. Bodies not yet recovered and Harrington left on the first train after notification.
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Charlotte, Mich
Dee
Dan Pee Thette
Lita
Meo Burtington
Eddia
Black Lake
Harringtony
Sodnux
Homs
Charlotte
Michigan Veteran Reaches 113 Years Awaiting Christmas Card
An elderly Michigan veteran born 1832 in Be now living with his daughter in law in literal, Mo. He served in the Mexican and Seminole wars and has lived through three centuries. Confined to bed for six years he eats only bread and milk. A former neighbor, Bilder McCoy, learned of his age and sought details then Elder McCoy wrote again after an update arrived with a photo and a Christmas greeting from The Evening Statesman.
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Miter
Staley
LavalEy
Literal
Bilder McCoy
Wes
Br. Deerman
Elder McCoy
Civic Sprotement Financial Report Summary
Civic reintovement committee treasurer Mrs Mary W Miller presents a financial report listing receipts from basswahwe 118 and card party 187 85, totaling 306 85. Disbursements include Shiney 5100 001 Noonan 69 Potts 20 Reynolds 23 Dar 49 Whelen 27, leaving a balance of 4 76.
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Mary W- Miller
Blondas Club
Toigi
Frank Shiney
East
Euching
Vienrr Noonan
Potts
Mae
Rey
Vark
Wm. Whelen
M. C
Treasury
Tax collection schedule in Bick ford township area
J Te Sankatt treasurer of Bick ford township will receive taxes every Saturday at Margler First National Bank and every Wednesday at Cathoun Riain Bank. Jas Sit end in Hekford will collect at Wa Hoffian's store every Thursday in January. Bets at Bradahagw's.
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J. Te Sankatt
Bickford
Margler
First National Bank
la Homer
Cathoun Riain Bank
Hekford
Hoffian
Atere
Protest Against Demolition Of Local Cottage Sparks Landmark Debate
Citizens rally to save a sandstone cottage deemed a historic landmark as rail company plans proceed. Local meetings, Christmas sale notices, and community events fill the page, with updates on residents Johnston, Coats, Jones, and Geiger amid social gatherings and church activities.
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Nately
Tha
Wil
Railrvoad J Company
Justice Lane Denies Fowning Any Involved in Case
The Evening Statesman reports Justice Lane denies any involvement in the case, saying he regrets nothing about the afternoon papers printing the story. Reporters waited for statements while Goate urged no fault toward the press and suggested authorities pursue anyone seen.
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Justice Late
Justice Lane
Berg
Esa
Goni Stabi
Grangers Appoint Panel as Grange Insurer Controversy Unfolds
At Kalamazoo Michigan the Patrons Mutual Insurance controversy widens with H Holden as secretary treasurer and five member committee to probe charges against editor James W Helme. Delegates hear remarks from L L Wright on rural education while local residents make social visits in the community.
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Kalamizoo
Mich
Dee
Bates
Shigar
Phe
James W. Helme
Thte Erenge
Holden
Helme
Theaugi
Grange
Maater
N. P
Hult
Heltie
Mutual “Fire Insurance Company Today
R. B. Reynolds
Vendon
N. S. Moore
Hanover
E. A. Heiden
Lansing
LL. Wright
Taft Forces Win Victory at National Convention Preparations
Taft forces win a victory as an early arrangement committee shapes the 1904 national convention. The meeting in Chicago February delegates agreed on a five member committee with New as chair and a January subcommittee to set rules and regulations for the national committee and officers.
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Mary
Dworss
Taft
Hilles
Arthat-Varrational
Ghia
Poatmaster-Ceneral
Indiana
Wee Over
Come
Hitchcock
New
David Mulvane
Kansas
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Walter Brown
Jeader
Ohio Roozevelt
Willem L. Jerard
New York
White House
Thres
Mr. Brecker
Con- Aerlicit
Chatemea
Two Franchise Options Face Battle Creek Council
A Michigan and Indiana Traction Company proposal presents Battle Creek with a choice between a 20-year franchise to take effect after passage or a 30-year franchise. The decision hinges on council votes and public interest, with approval by a large majority reportedly required. The local authority weighs terms and duration as the company seeks to secure essential right of way. The outcome will shape street car operations and municipal oversight in the region.
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Michigan & Indiana Traction Company
Battle Creek Council
Michigan ‘É Indian Traction Company
Royal Arch Masons Install Officers and Community Notices
The Royal Arch Masons hold installation of officers including Secretary C I and Treasurer 6 13 Fess Joy and George. Principal speakers were S B Dobbins and Geo Leedie. Various social visits and local activity are noted, from chimney work and knit mittens to guests at Mrs Cushman and Mrs White’s homes. Mentions of Mystic Workers deputy staying with Mr Eisenhower and the Christos sels instruction appear amid parishers and neighbors in Carverville and surrounding towns.
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George
S. B. Dobbins
Geo. Leedie
Milter
Laura Hitkerid
Henry White
Delbert
Geo. Scott
Bigin Wagner Baz
Feltey
Carrie Cusuman
M Ir. Lyoun
Mungeie van Arman
Felter
Lettie Ansell
Canada
Will Ansell
Gwerite Cushwan’s
Claude Warner
Carverville Monder
Lettie Felter
Clarice Page
Lincoln club to host annual banquet with notable guests
Lincoln county Republicans plan their annual banquet inviting Governor Oabhorn Senator Alden Smith and Commodore Smith. United States Bailey and other state committee members may attend. Progres committee and Catbountt County Republican leaders anticipate guest speakers and formal address.
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Oabhorn
Wm. ‘Alden Smith
Com. Smith
Caihouh
Ailonal
United States
Bailey
Heplican
Hare
Progres
Ostorn
Smith
Real Estate Case Flags Commission Question in Battle Creek
In Battle Creek a circuit court case questions who earned a real estate commission. William Williams, a retired farmer, sold a Panvill township farm to Carr via Marshall & Taft firm, while a broker claiming procuring-cause status sues for 2 percent commission. Jury awards 2410.07 to Marshall & Taft defendant C Kelly appeal noted.
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Battle Creek
Wiliam Wille
Wiliams
Pannieli Township
2Bfarshall & Taft
Marelail ML Johnson
C. Kelly
Verola
Kelly Avenue
Nelly’s
Supreme ‘Court
Probate Court Notice for Berthier Whitford Estate
A probate court notice lists the estate of Robert Wilkins, deceased, with claims deadlines and administrator details. The document references Berthier Whitford and relates to the estate and probate proceedings.
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Ate of
Berthier
Whitford
Robert
Wilkins
Estaia
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Alta Carver
Jes Hart
Austin
Miss Woofla
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Geo. Pond
Guy Garver
Frank Sinckins
Stetward
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Randel
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H.W. Sete
Merk Wigner
Homden
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HEM
Daster Alk
Jackson County
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Lizzie Grozinger
Lewintha van Arman
Mary Page
Giadys
Gionn O'Dell
Cnavncey Hibiers
Sophronie Smith
Lexintha van Arman
Herbert Waite
Jane Rhodes
Hat
He Mather
Sianie
Mary Wegner
Cerssen
L. van
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Herre Long
Youraday
Eugen’ Wagner
Charles Heather
Kathaska
Frank Grees
Clair Willoughby
Herien’ Willoughby
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