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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
1
The document records a committee discussion on aid for abandoned and elderly paupers. A doctor defends accuracy of dates and charges while officials seek proper support methods. Recruits listed as agents for relief, aiming to ease burdens for aged and infirm residents at the county home.
An obituary fragment honors a city founder's widow who died after a life shaping the community. She married David Waliltigurd in July 1839 and left two now-deceased children. Survived by sisters Henry A Thlotson J McKee and Mrs Powell of Omaha. Funeral held at sister Mories home on Manuaton Street conducted by Rev J H Walton. Interment at Quitidga.
Large crowd packed the courtroom as Mrs Mary Butterfield Sanderson was acquitted of murdering her husband by lacing his oatmeal with powdered glass. Jury retired at 8 pm and returned at 12:01 am with a verdict of not guilty. Sanderson will travel to Battle Creek then Baraboo to rest and seek work due to trial expenses.
Mrs Andraw Déatt died at 9 o’clock Wednesday on Groen Street after a brief illness. She had just completed her household duties and was home when she felt short of breath after a brief step outside. Dr Houston and Dr Dean attended but she died within an hour. The couple Had visited Capt. Ed and Mrs Marble earlier in the evening.
The Mirror Reflects on Marshall's season of improvements as costly and busy with work. Outsiders, carpenters, and masons from Albion contributed to construction, helping suburban growth and linking the cities. Albion shows notable progress and liveliness in urban development.
A fragment discussing the turning of the year 1901 from the late 19th century and the proposed dating of Jesus birth, proposing December 33 at midnight as a marker and introducing the idea of a new cycle of years and a solar day based measure of time. It references the All-wise Architect and a grand cycle spanning centuries.
A Christmas wedding at Judge Lar’s West State Street home united Dwight W. Koickerbocker and his bride amid many distant congratulators. Separately Floyd Yinger and Mabel Alexander wed at the bride’s home on Kalamazoo Avenue with festive decoration and a close family party.
Fragments describe family gatherings at several homes, a surprise party for Mrs. living, and marriage plans for Mayan Waltz. Courts note Shupe and Bheldot cases, Nagel’s passing, and a city surveyor report due. Eight marriage licenses issued in one day, nobles attend Methodist parsonage ceremony, and Albion sister Mrs Benedict dies. services planned after arrival.
Mrs. Leach born March 12 1924 in Lodi New York daughter of Br Claudius C Coan died December 21 1889 at Hillside Marshall Michigan after a long life of devotion to Foreign Christian missions. Funeral services were held at Hillside conducted by Rev Walton and Rev Bailey then burial in Galeeborg Illinois.
The Monday club opened its season with a warm Christmas gathering at Mrs. Charles EB Gorham’s home on Saturday. Mrs. Perratt chaired the organizing committee as rooms echoed with ground pine, holly, and a Christmas tree. Miss Hunt of Jackson sang several solos, adding to the evening’s enjoyment, while a dramatic narrated incident featured John Oliver of Philadelphia describing a dire medical condition and dramatic recovery.
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