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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
7
Various local items from Battle Creek and nearby areas include births and resignations, a police count of Christmas shanks, a hospital admission for a man described as insane, a marriage, and notes on postmaster appointments and governmental expenditures on railroad improvements.
Clara Chamberlain of Newton committed to Kalamazoo hospital. A marriage license asked for Warren Conklin and Miss Francis Brackett. Two men from Chicago to Province, R 1, arrive after wager. Ackley-Fisher-Mastey larceny case postponed. Mrs. Hitchcock funeral plans. A.3 White arrested for threats. famed ticket seller for Barnum & Batley and World’s Fair. Park Hotel fire endangers Briggs family with $509 loss. Jury verdict: no case for Mrs. Jen v General Accident. Warden proposes 125 convicts for state industries. canning plant plan. MDA to issue $1,350,060 in new bonds for improvements and interurban expansion Kalamazoo-Grand Rapids and connections to Chicago Detroit.
Judge Mandel grants Harriet Nichols Atterbury a divorce from Allen W. Atterbury on grounds of habitual drunkenness. The couple, prominent Detroit society members, reportedly had no defense. Mrs Atterbury, once Miss Nichols of Battle Creek, is noted for music circles. they reside with Mrs Atterbury at Grosse Pointe Farms.
The Jackson Midgets defeated Marshall High 16 to 15 in a hard fought basketball game. Jackson led the first half 9 to 8, while Marshall closed the gap in the second half with three consecutive baskets.
The body of 16 year old Addie Harrington, son of evangelist Hub Harrington, floated ashore at Black Lake near Holland yesterday. He had been missing since a drowning two weeks earlier. extensive recovery efforts failed. Father Bob Harrington is a noted evangelist who toured the area last winter.
The Red Star timer Krooniana, formerly Belgian-flagged, will be registered under the Stars and Stripes and command passes to an American skipper with an American crew. The move, tied to Panama Canal developments, precedes the sister ship Finland switching to American registry and likely entering coastwise trade via the canal.
John Purcell 82 of Several debility at home died Thursday morning at the Teatheuse of his 35 years in Penpielg Township Hastings. The remains were taken to Hastings today where funeral services were held in the United Methodist church in Baltimore township and the interment will take place in the Baltimore cemetery.
Readers recall a festive holiday at Le E East Connies with kids in a Christmas program. Rev. A A Geiger delivered a sermon and plans for another service. families share gifts, nuts, and candy including Ol Santa. Several locals note visits, hospital stays, and gatherings during the holiday week.
A cold front brought heavy rainfall to the Siskiyou and Sierra mountain regions while a new storm dampened northern and central California. Government meteorologists note no immediate frost danger following the system as it moves inland.
An advertisement promises a two dollar sixty six cent heart treatment and a free two pound trial to prove cures for heart disease. It cites cases from multiple states and urges immediate request of a free heart book, examination chart, and advice from Dr. Franklin Afflee.
Notice to members of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Company of Calhoun County that its annual meeting will be held at Arbeta Ball in Marshall Michigan on Wednesday January 17 1822 to elect officers and transact business including charter bylaw or articles of association amendments signed by Directors T Shipp J A Wattson and A Houck.
Notices list tax collection details for Marshall and surrounding areas including probate estates and marriage licenses. Names include Frederick C. Brown estate claims, Elizabeth I Billage, and Charles T Myers. Marriage licenses enumerate multiple couples from Marshall Battle Creek Albion and surrounding towns. Also mentions K of P masquerade attendance tonight.
Public sale of mortgaged premises by Commercial Savings Bank of Marshall Michigan due to default. The Marshall Michigan property in Calhoun County listed as lot four in block twenty five and a description tied to the December 1910 mortgage. sale set for January 22, 1912 at 10 o clock in the morning at the north front door of the court house Marshall Michigan. The notice names Henry Eugene Hollon and May Hollon as mortgagors and Charles S. Dibble as attorney for the mortgagee.
In CIGHIGAS County the Probate Court session in Marston on December 11 Yize was held. Judge PORTER presided with Estate Administrator Ellis and others named. The order directs publication of this notice in the Marhatt Star and other papers for four weeks prior to January 1.
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