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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1896
Page
5
The advertisement promotes Overcoats and Uisters as tailor made items with unique style. It claims they can be sold for as little as or less than ordinary goods elsewhere. The goal stated is to expand the Overcoat business at the store.
The issue lists a February 10 start for Lunt and various local notices. Individuals mentioned include Mrs. Herbert Hulett, Miss Anna O’Brien of Kalamazoo, KE, F. Tierney, Alfred Hill, Circuit Court Stenographer Hoedmaker’s daughter, Harry Chapman, W. J. Gregg, and W. E. Brackett. Social events, church addresses, a Beatrice press, a curfew bell talk, ticket politics in Marshall township, and local movements are noted along with a Be a new Athens paper.
District briefs report marriage licenses for Geo Hoorle and Ina Murray, J Melivalh and Amy North, and Howard Ederley with Mary Tynan. Gen Gorham named vice president of Michigan club. Senator Burrows toastmaster. Scott Quinton buys Lady Rothchild saddle for Detroit rider. Knight guests from Fargo reflect on Michigan prospects. Fire alarm tested at engine house. fault fixed. John H Denison dies aged 62. Cemetery sale bid raised to 1000 despite Snyder heirs objection. Jackson mayor bans Sunday night opera. theater managers resist. Max Schultz departs for Germany to manage late father estate. farewell event held. WCTU to meet Feb 12. Yande boat club elects officers. Rev Hunting lecture closes season with talk on youth and mercy. Board opens Feb 11. tickets 25 cents. Epworth League meets at 6. Mrs Wilson hosts euchre night. C W Robinson wins. Calhoun County Agricultural Society spring meeting March 2 at Stuart's hall. Shirley W Smith wins inaugural McMillan prize for Inlander story. will bicycle tour Europe and send letters to Statesman.
A lively Indies party at Arbeiter hall hosted by Mrs. Snyder Brewer Dickey and Snyder, with prizes to Mrs. Gillett and Mr. Merrill and dancing to Martin's orchestra. The Battle Creek society remains about 825,000 in debt due to Lansing grounds improvements while Lansing seeks to take over the grounds under a reverting deed, pending city reimbursement.
From the Feb 3 1896 council minutes Mayor Dickey absent Alds Smith Bent Perrin notes read and approved. Carl Weber resigns from Fire Department. Grants Miller and Alcox nominated for Fire Department. Cemetery committee directed to consult William Powell on buying property. Bills paid to Henry Krotzer H G Strumper J R Cummings Co. Behavioral notes on Albion evangelistic meetings and conversions. Missing person Ben Hilgore last seen taking Maple Street car to Verona.
Educational coverage notes Commissioner Randall leading a PE event and a drama production at Athens high school that sold tickets to raise funds for commencement expenses. It also reports on spelling education concerns, upcoming teachers exams, and a summer school program for teachers in Tokonsha.
Kalamazoo county board of supervisors found five of ten counts against Poormaster Henry W. Bush proven by two thirds. The office was declared vacant and M. L. Robinson elected to succeed. Bush claimed his father could not be removed until Supreme Court proof. Evidence showed gifts and improper wood distributions. case to go to the Supreme Court. County prosecutor A G Frost asserts legality. Also advertised letters note in Marshall post office dated Feb 6, 1806.
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