Local Jottings and Notices From Marshall Area
Local items report illness among residents Thomas Smith and Mrs J Cronin Jr. A preacher will visit Convis Sunday at 2 30 PM. A 26 member Union Labor club forms at Cereaco and a Presbyterian Social meets Wednesday evening. Various arrests and society events noted including a prohibition convention date correction and a Chanute style gala prize for Isaip Smith from Union City. Gonzales local incidents include demolishing a rear building, a Battle Creek popcorn dealer joining the Salvation Army, and a jail incident with a convict biting a guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Isaip Smith
Prise
Galiso
Union City
Athens
Call
Athens Cor. Uniar City
Toteday evening dancing party at Forbes House
December 27 1887 Marshall Commandery Knights Terophen will host a dancing party at the Forbes House with music by Battle Creek orchestra Invitations will be issued. The Tekonsha and Marshall communities are cited in local notes about a prison arrival and other county affairs including railway repairs and court commentary from local editors and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Commandery Knights
Terophen
Forbes’ House
Battle Creek Orchestra
Cincinnati and Mackinaw Trao Co Round Trip Tickets Offer
The Cincinnati Jackson and Mackinaw Battery Road Co offers round trip tickets between all stations on its line during December 24 26 1887 and January 1 2 1888 at one fare. Tickets are valid only on sale day and return by January 3 1888. Adult fares not below 25 cents and children 15 cents. The notice also discusses a court sentencing and a local theater review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, Jackson and Mackiaw Battroad Co
Probate Court Transcripts From December Hearings
The statesman reports on the Emportant Transaction of the week from the probate court. Petitions seek guardians for Stephen J. Smith and for an administrator for Cynthia Sweet. Special guardian Chester J. Murray appointed after testimony. Hearings set for January 5 7 and 12 1888. Marriage licenses issued over two weeks ending December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Statesman
George Ingersoll
Stephen J. Smith
Chester J. Murray
Cynthia Sweet
Mary C. Norris
Sarah Norris
Gehiel Cool
Henrietta Norria
An Schmid
Jos. Graham
Woolsey
Leonard Travis
Wm. Henry
Beer No. Navies
Grant Goold
Battie Creek
Mary Helle Bax G
Oba
Lesley Bunn
Eva Moore
Louise Ulrich
Robert HB. Smith
Marengo
Marietta M. Wormley
Marshall
Howarth Barney
Ion Oreha
Milton E
Local social notes and notable visits in Michigan and beyond
Chicago resident H J Hyde and Kalamazoo judge Ingersoll figure in regional movements. Numerous visits across Jackson Marshall Grand Rapids Norwalk and Detroit. Birth announced in Jackson. Misa Edith Swartwout departs for Marshall. Families and travelers from Marshall Jackson and Memphis connected by winter plans and illness concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hyde
Chicago
Judge Ingersoll
Kalamazoo
Jury awards $5 717 64 to estate in Waite case
In a circuit court verdict the jury awarded $5 717 64 to Mariso E. Waite administrator of Martin Waite deceased against Loyal C Kellogg in a fraud dispute over a Homer Michigan merchandise stock. The trial followed earlier decisions and a death in court interrupted proceedings.
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Tuesaday
Mariso E. Waite
Martin Waite
Loyal C. Kellogg
Waite
Butler
Branch County
Homer
Sod
Thea
Lyon
Circuit Court
Burleigh
Supreme Court
Tretyont House
Trovel
Exsheriff
Kellogg
Upton
Thos, Hart
Issac Amburg
Leopold’ Werstein
Alex F. Clark
Warham F. Noble
Chas
E. ‘Thorasa
Battle Creek
Converse Gets Five Years In State Prison For Burglary
In Calhoun county circuit court on Monday Fagen WM Converse and Frank A Pierce were sentenced after pleading guilty to burglary and related offenses. Pierce received ten years at Jackson while Converse drew five years plus removal of his name from the attorney list. Judge Hooker lamented the gravity of the crimes and urged reform while noting Converse had previously embezzled 3500 dollars and vanished abroad before being recaptured.
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Eugene Converse
Grand Rapids Telegram-Herald
Hooker
Converse
Pierce
Converad
Wadge Hooker
Pieres
Fagen
Converss
Frank A. Pierce
Tudge Hooker
Jackson
Juntios
Prentice
Doud
Calhoun County
Eugene M. Converse
Battle Creek
Europe
Waukesha
Wis
E. Charles Mason
Chicago
Dr. Beidler
Chester J. Murray
Stephen J. Smith
Ingersoll
Murray
Circuit Court
Smith
Mavaion and
Mulberry
Sinter
Nellie L. Laylea
County Register
Aaid Seylea
Aaid
Aaid Smith
Big Brothers
Sayles
Bayles
Joy
H. E. Winsor
Card of Thanks in sorrowful remembrance
We express sincere thanks to kind friends and neighbors who offered their sympathy and support during the protracted illness and loss of our dear one. Your kindness is deeply appreciated by the family in this time of grief.
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Railway Mail Service
Raind Rowley
Michigan
Marshall Caaker Company
Hart and
Jefferson Streets
Mapuufacturing
Mesure
Edgerton
W. B. Kathan
Marshall Casket Co
Andrew Forsyth
Lewis Townsend
California
Chas, H. Robinson
Hale
Heauty
Agnes Sterling
Marshall City
Marshall Township
B. C. Call
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Weekly Statesman
Lewis & Arthur
The
Statesman and
Detroit Tribune
Detroit Free Press
United States Signal Service
Statesmax
Mnicarher
Thos. Smith
Martin Bea
Mt. E. Church
J. Cronin, Jr
Wm. Reiley
Convis Bunday
Cereaco
Presbyterian
Prohibition
Ladies’ Mission Circle
Baptist Church
Henry Stevens
Justice Cunningham
J. F. Gaus
Statesman Office
F. A. Stace
J. C. FitzGerald
Grand Rapids
J. Markham
Alanderad
H. A. Tilowen
A. W. Bare
Omaha
Geo. Bohooley
Hhe
Salvation Army
Statesman
Faereays
Samuel L. Weaver
Pachello
Marshall Furnace Co
Elndt
J. M. Moses
Agt
C. Tompkins
BratTesMan
Jackan State Prison
Mary C. Nelson
W. H. Nelson
Ming Celia Cleveland
West State Street
Paw Paw
Jas. Foley
Tonia
Justice Tillotson
J.E. Foley
Esquire
Marshall Grange
Eady
Joel Gare
Tekonatia
Marehall
Eolumn
Tekonsha
E. M. Congeran
State Prison
Withington & Cooley Co
Williams
M. C. Railway Company
M.C. Railroad
Supt
F.C. Brown
Eagle Street
Pearl Atreat
MOC
Kalamazoo Avenue
Tate
T. de Witt Talmage
Barber
Board of Supervisors
Bisson & Hawthorn Comedy Company
Hawthorn
Sisson
Misa Sisson
Ags
Bellavue - Albion
Misa Lizzla Watson
Ed Blazee
Mra
Ed Erwina
Nick. Somers
Norwalk
Chase Barradaile
J. L. Dobbins
A. G. Dickey
Detroit
Margaret Sharpsteen
Mr. &. Sharpsteen
Henry C. Bruce
Amos Wilson
Misa Edith Swartwout
Cora
Auprs Hoag
B. C. Moon
Peter’ Lockwood
Bessie
C. M. Adams
Poplar Street
Powell McRoberts
Memphis, Tenn
D. W. Moon
Tere
E. MoRoberta
E- L. Murphy
Michael Bailey
Redur O
Bargalts
WLS. Okeefe & CO
Remenants &c
Ee Hydes Drug Store
East State Street
Yely
Choicast Porcelaine
Wright, T & CO
Detron
Washington Market
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