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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1883
Page
1
Floods across eastern Ohio western Pennsylvania Kentucky and Tennessee cripple cities with rising rivers widespread destruction and loss of life. Cincinnati Louisville and Jeffersonville endure severe inundation as relief work mobilizes with boats and volunteers aiding thousands.
Convia Comment reports on residents leaving homes due to frozen water and local activity. Eckford Etchings notes Chas Robinson’s week in the area. T. and M. laborers continue work at Richfield cut. quarterly Presbyterian services set for next weekend. Charley Hinkle ill with cold, possibly pink eye. Peter Malloch Jr. of Kalamazoo visiting Eckford. George Hoffman’s colt spooked by a pile driver derrick near Hinkle's Creek, no serious damage. Jerry Bartlett travels to Milwaukee. laborers near Augusta. Russell Pigroe plans a fine veneered brick residence in spring. 10.0. Fidodge reps attend Rupel funeral at Batule Creek. John Bender sells homestead interests to brother Jacob of Three Rivers. Asa Allen sells stock and will tour Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Dakota seeking new home. Mrs. Asa Allen’s surprise party held. Mrs. Frink’s friends host a large afternoon gathering remembered by participants.
Local fishermen enjoy sport at Goguse lake. January interments total eleven. Battle Creek capitalists discuss a new national bank. A polo club is formed with an upcoming contest. Reports say 50 000 dollars raised to secure a new factory in Battle Creek. Graves appears not a candidate for re election to the supreme bench. Wheat arrivals surge with about 9 000 bushels in sight. By John E. White, Creek ret e on ib Bedford.
Several circuses plan visits to Battle Creek this season. The bucket shop suspends operations as the proprietor shifts to more lucrative work elsewhere. A sister of V C Wattles of Sidney N Y died February 5. Tank Kee lectured on China at Centennial Hall. H C Moulton and Annie E Thoetipapa wed last Wednesday. Knights of the Maccabees to hold first annual ball at Centennial Hall Feb 22. Public schools dismissed for the China lecture. patrons react. H McCall of Alamo sold 3 000 bushels of wheat in Kalamazoo for near $1 per bushel, largest local harvest. Sunday night a freight car at Nichols crossing broken into for shirts and liquor. no clues yet. Annie Kench sues Jim White for a silver watch pledged for a fare. verdict 3 dollars for plaintiff. Uptown Western Union office to open early month with eight instruments and 15 wires. Halladay & Lewis to install desks and railings. freight handled at west express entrance. Republican.
Village elections loom as Fe Rafferty considers a livery barn venture while J R Sackett plans a spring trip to Dakota and D P Bigelow garners talk for village President. Six homeless youths find homes. Albion mill fire causes 10000 log loss. band concert suffers from poor roads. moot court starts at Albion College. Temperance Alliance elects Prof. Dickie as president. Nellie Stocking moves to Adjutant General’s office with 600 salary. horse suit underway after a kick injures A Williams’ horse. several stores are interiorly being painted.
Local items report Henry’s minstrels tonight and a G A R entertainment on March 7. Notes mention S M Adams and family moving from Homer to Litchfield, Clarence Wilbur’s near freezing incident, wheat fears from thick ice, a ceiling collapse at a house near Homer with no injuries, and Webster the postmaster traveling to Hicklis returning soon.
In Tekonsha a dialogue unfolds about Brigham Young's late wife Ann Elize urging Robinson of News to speak against plural marriage. The exchange critiques marriage practices while local commentary notes Homer council’s stance on union hall licensing as the Swift and Robinson troupe visits, reflecting small town theater and social tensions.
Cisterns are dry, sparrows numerous, G L Howe to move to Main block, William Brown ill with typhoid, Ann Eliza Young lectured at the Opera hours Monday night, Rev E A Cole donation postponed. Randall moves grocery stock to Homer March 1. Williams and Wood run a saw mill near Sherwood. Rev Jas Swindt preached at Parma. Tekonsha maidens admire G Paul Smith. Editors call for less winter and more wood. Barber shop improvements noted. Passion Play seen as common. Married men mentioned. Main street frame buildings opposed for future erection. Harland couple presented Our American Cabin with help from home talent. Stores urged to close early on evenings. Entertainments by home talent exempt from $1 license. Grand Army post to be established in the village. State muster officer presided. veterans mustered in.
Colvis Canens reports the Republicans of Convis will meet at the Avutln school house at 4 oclock p m Tuesday Feb 20 1883 to elect five delegates to the county convention Convis Nick Feb 15 1883 by order of Com
Market report shows gains in wheat and corn futures and steady meat prices. Cattle remain firm with mixed grades and hogs showing firm demand. milk and butter quotes steady to higher in several regions. urban exchanges in New York and Milwaukee display mixed grain and dairy movements.
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