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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1883
Page
5
A fragmentary ad lists liquor for sale at Dr Schuyler’s Drug Store and promotes Butler’s for coffee beans water white alcohol and buckwheat flour. It mentions bringing empty cans to the Big Tanker Butler’s and hints at other assorted items and prices in a jumble of garbled copy.
Prosecution witnesses assert the defendant is the 1876Mary Corey who fleeced Frost and others, with neighbors in Marengo and Frost’s farm attesting to a mole on the left face and unique teeth. Defense counters, presenting witnesses claiming the Mary Corey of 1876 differs, and the court plans to discharge or bind over the defendant by Monday for the circuit court.
Mrs Milton B Powell died at her parents home after ten days of illness from peritonitis. Born September 25 1858 in New York, she moved with her family to Marengo Iowa in 1470 and then to the city in 1476. She married Milton B Powell last July, leaving a devoted husband and wide circle of friends. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 12 noon at the house and 12 30 at the Baptist church with Rev W W Pattengill officiating.
The Michigan Horticultural Society and Calhoun County Agricultural Society announce an institute focusing on horticulture. E W Allis of Adrian will lecture on Economic Entomology with stereopticon images, and President Lyon will recount a horticultural excursion to New Orleans. A full afternoon covers agriculture topics including deep breeding, tariffs, highways, and timber. There will be exhibitions of winter apples vegetables expected potatoes grains and house plants. Visitors from abroad welcome and hotels offer reduced rates. Also noted are large pork purchases by buyers totaling over 1026 hogs worth about 15000 dollars.
Reading fragments report the building of a large horse barn for Frank W. Dickey with 30 stalls, elevator, and two cupolas, estimated over $2000 and due before April. Also noted are the death of Moses B. Russell of Battle Creek, a former Battle Creek official, with survivor Elvin and Dr. Russell, and an obituary tribute from the Battle Creek Republican. Additionally mentions Peter V. Johnson's Spirit of the Times items on stallion futures and tax collection progress by the City Treasurer.
City council minutes show Mayor presiding, absentees listed, and a series of reports and resolutions. Petition on right of way to Toledo and Milwaukee railway via Pearl Street referred to a three member committee. Committee reported in favor of granting rails across city mill yard and Pearl Street south of Michigan Central, per 1877 act. Charter amendment draft to employ convict labor on streets reported. Recorder to draft papers for Lansing. Fire chief instructed to arrange more team for fire equipment. Bills presented and allowed, adjournment to two weeks.
General market notes from Chicago and New York show higher prices for oats beef and provisions. Quotes include living markets for corn oats and pork products with ranges for futures and spot prices, plus detailed movement in wheat and rye with noted firm or lower tendencies amid mixed demand.
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