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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1887
Page
4
A bustling mix of society notes and notices from Marshall Michigan. Reports cover social events at the Wagner ball, church services by Rev. Wm. Reiley, a new market opening by A. Miller, local court actions, illness updates, and community happenings including a charity effort for the poor, a dancing class, and various local personalities and incidents.
A traveler cruising south through Michigan on the Michigan Central notes edifying sight of school buildings in every city visited. Local letters report many residents of Homer, Marshall, and surrounding towns gathering with relatives during Christmas. Financially, social and travel mentions mingle as families, funerals, and holiday visits color the season in multiple Michigan communities.
The County Clerk issued licenses in Calhoun County for two weeks ending June 22. Names include Ana Morb Sete and Hira Peg. ages and residences listed. Other details partially legible.
Local neighbors led by John M Kast challenge publisher Lewin and Arthur of Marshall Statesman over noisy presses and summer activities. The dispute includes claims of obstructed air, vibrating machinery, and council protection sought, with parties negotiating floor changes and delays.
City records show the December 27 1887 meeting where Mayor Wagner and council considered Page Bros. request. They seek land near JOH Creek and a 20 year lease for a carriage and cutter factory with timber framing and water power, to expand beyond current quarters and attract rail shipments, while offering maintenance of factory use on public mill yard property.
Week of Prayer events run daily in all churches with morning and evening services and union meetings at the Baptist and Christian churches. Jacksonville hosts the Sub-Tropical Exposition opening Jan 1 and running to May 1, with exhibits of Florida products and sub-tropical regions, promoted by W. F. Forbes. Also notes probate court transactions in Jacksonville including guardianship and administrator appointments for several estates.
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