Interurban line from Battle Creek to Coldwater assured
The Battle Creek Coldwater and Southern railway company secured final funding for the Battle Creek to Coldwater interurban. Bonds sold cover about 400000 of 500000, with under 100000 remaining to be spoken for. Construction to begin April 3 under contractor Adams of Columbus Ohio, and the line will be owned largely by Battle Creek and Coldwater residents.
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Battle Creek
Coldwater
Battle’ Creek
Beadle Lake
Hattle Creek
Kingman
Calhoun
Branch Counties
Advance Thresher Company
Abserbing St
Indiana-Michigan Traction Company
Rattle Creek
Coldwaterne
State Railway Commission
Tavestora
Adams
Columbus
Ohio
Indiana
Winds
Michigan
United States
May Make Own Cider Detroit Pac 22
In Michigan a state attorney for the Anti Saloon League says a recent Supreme Court decision on Eberle Brewing will not stop farmers in dry counties from making cider and wine at home from their own fruit as long as the product is not alcoholic. He notes the decision allows home production but forbids sale of fermented cider or wine in the dry county, suggesting farmers may use or sell both before fermentation or risk souring into vinegar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Pac
Pliny W. Marsh
Anti-Saloon League
Supreme Court
Eberle Brewing Company
Jackson
Michigan
Levholiec
League
Washington
Murgh
Dry
Dregalon
Truly Unselfish Man Finally Found In Calhoun County
County Treasurer Barnes reports a curious case of a husband who unknowingly held his wife’s mortgages. A man paid to have the notes exempt from taxation, yet could not explain the assets, revealing a rare instance of a spouse’s wealth mystery. The story portrays a unique, almost comical financial misunderstanding.
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Barnes
Calhoun
Am Jone
Kelemazoo
Mr. Barnes
Calhoun County
Rich
Running Statesman
Farmers Find Trapping Pays
Farmers report higher fur prices this winter with trapping filling idle time before hunting. Muskrat hides rose from 30 to 46 cents, as buyers note steady supply and demand. Farmers bring bundles of furs to town daily, selling to royal buyers amid favorable market conditions. Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil advertised at end with claimed pain relief.
Men and Religion Forward Movement aims to mobilize churches
The piece urges evangelical churches to embrace the Men and Religion Forward Movement as a decisive effort to enlist men age fourteen to eighteen, stressing masculine leadership, faith, and unity. It highlights industry leaders, church alliances, and the International Sunday School Association backing, while warning that success hinges on family religion and daily paternal devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Jesus Christ
America
Man of Galilee
Tion
Parhapa
International Sunday School Association
Young Men’s Christian Association
Christ
Ends Winetts' Troubles and Winter Remedies
A fragment touts winter ailments from frost bite to chilblains and skin troubles and promotes Backlen's Arnica Salve as a proven healer for burns, sores, bruises and sprains, sold by J. W. Bradshas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bradshas
Farms Dominate Western Michigan Land Use Figures
Traverse City reports a 58 percent share of western Michigan already farmed and notes rapid conversion of remaining lands to agricultural use. Census figures from 1911 show county by county farming percentages and average farm values across Kent, Ottawa, Mason, and others, highlighting Ottawa and Kent as highly agricultural regions with substantial land in farming and rising values.
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Traverse City
Michigan
Ottawa County
Kent County
Kulkanka County
Michigan Territory
Kent
Montcalm
Mecosta
Leclanna
Oceana
Gseola
Newaygo
Grand, Traverse
Muskegon
Mason
Benster
Charlevoix
Antrim
Ramet
Manistee
Wexford
Missaukee
Lake
Kalkasha
Bavoral
Ottawa
Leelanau
Grand Traverse
Cox Files Petition in Bankruptcy
Local meat and grocer J. B. Cox filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Detroit with assets listed at 83000 and liabilities at 45000. His West State Street store closed Saturday night and has remained shut. Hatch & Sons represent him. Cox estimated debts around 3000 with a finalizt likely near 5000, and about 500 in outstanding accounts. He has been a longtime Marshall merchant, briefly operating Lyon Lake store earlier to raise capital. He feared the collapse for days but hoped to avert it until recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Cox
U United States
Detroit
Cox Gtors
West State Street
Hatch & Sons
Cox
The
Statesman
Hatch
Jay Batch
Leircit
Jassete
Marshall
Ant
Lyon Lake
Insane Man Threats and Arrest Lead to Hospital
W S Fisher 50 of Eckford township was arrested after threatening to kill Dr Gibbs. Officers found him armed with a stove poker and resisting arrest before consenting to go to town. Doctors deem him violently insane and he will be sent to the state hospital. Fisher previously spent four years in Kalamazoo hospital for the insane. He recently moved to Eckford with his family and worked for Dr Gibbs.
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Bcxford
Fonda
Smrith
Gibbs
Fisher
Hing
Kalamazoo Hospital
Eckford
Fleher
Lewis
Eckford Township
Sherri Fonda
Kidney remedies and shoe comfort ads from old Marshall item
An auction of kidney ailment claims promotes Dean's Kidney Pills with testimonials from a Marshall citizen, urging use after night-time urination and back pain. The ad also pitches Allen's Foot-Ease for new or tight shoes, offering a free sample and 6 cent price, with address in LeRoy New York.
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Marshall
Leonard Engelter
Spruce Bt
Marshall, Mich
Cays
Dean
Seaman & Co's
Deaters
Canta Foster-Smilburs, Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Allen
Addreas
Oinmsted
LeHoy
N.Y
Mush Fakir in Marshall City A New Con Game
A tale from Marshall describes a traveling fakir who arrives by train with umbrellas and a dilapidated disguise. He and associates allegedly fleece residents by staging beggar performances then swap stolen castoff clothing at a second hand shop. The piece lampoons hospitality as a backdrop for such schemes and notes Christmas times ahead.
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Bine Line
Marshall
Grand Central Station
Eagle Street
Vanderblie Boya
Marshal
Letter of thanks over Kellogg divorce ruling changes life
E J White of Battle Creek writes Judge Donovan Detroit to thank him for ruling in the Kellogg divorce case. He recalls the judge's line that “That man in vites death into his house” when an older man marries a younger woman. White, 54, says he was about to marry a 29-year-old but heeded the warning and chose not to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. White
Battle Creek
Donovan
Detroit
Kellogg
Marrieth
Denavan
Christmas Morning Wagon Mishap Ends With Jail Time
Edward Selers of Fredonis fell from his wagon laden with Christmas gifts injuring no one seriously. A team mishap led to mishandling before sheriff involvement and his confinement. Justice Cortright fined $5.29 as the day closed. Geo W Armstrong 22 of Homer and Bertha A Payne 27 of Adrian were licensed to marry.
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Edward Selers
Fredonis
Sellere
Geo. W. Armstrong
Homer
Bertha A. Payne
Adrian
Power for State Tax Commission debated in report
The final report to Governor Osborn by Michigan’s state tax commission urges broadening the board’s powers to tax all property at full cash value. It calls for corporations to report on standard forms, state reviews, and local reassessment to fix values. The document supports a corporate excess plan with cautions.
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Langing. Mich
Osborn
State Tax Commission
Board of State Tax Commissioners
Gnai
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Commission i
Kellogg sued by seven St Louis investors over alleged dividend claim
W K Kellogg head of the Kellogg Toasted Cornflake Co. faced lawsuits from seven St Louis capitalists who relied on a dated letter claiming Peptol stock paid large dividends. R A Campbell won 1925 in local court for 1925, while other cases linger and total costs rise. Kellogg argues a stenographer erred, mis-stating dividend prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Kelloge
Kelloge Toasted Corntake Co
Batule Creek
St. Louis
Kellogg
R. A. Campbell
Modern Maccabees circular signals action in court case
The local officers of the Modern Maccabees hint at important news in a recent camp circular. The Cramptons arrested by Game Warden Young and Sheriff Laverne Fonda have engaged J. M. Hateb to handle their interests. They will fight the case in court, with Werden Young set to stand trial if pleas are not changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramptons
Young
Sherif Laverne Fonda
J. M. Hateb
Werden Young
Sret
Cetile
A Terrible Blunder to neglect liver trouble
Advertisement urges early use of Dr. King's Net Life Pile to prevent indigestion by regulating liver stomach and bowels. Claims quick relief from constipation bloating and inactivity. Offers product for 75e at J. W. Bradshaw's.
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Cattle Creek
Saloon League
Treas
Urea
Wile
Thomas
MEN
Winetts
Brew
Ing
DF. Gibbs
Eckford Beacon
WS Fisher
State Hospital
Dra. Marshall
Griup
Flater
Je Medina
Pew
Fee Westin
W. C. McInnes
Aberest
Mush Fakir
Marsal
Katie Creek
Judge
DRUNE
BOA
Tak
Phough
W. K. Kellogg
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