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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1888
Page
2
The county reports a clear tilt for local option with 6719 votes cast and a 3170 majority for the real option. It notes absentee influence, calls the prohibition vote fair, and warns that enforcement is essential as temperance sentiments rise across townships.
Obituaries note Lyman H Dean aged 43 in South Albins and Alvin Nites Hopkins aged 45 of village pleuro pneumonia. Upcoming events include a wrestling match between Hogner and Stewart on Feb 18 at Homer and a University Glee Club concert after the Lady Quarterte of Chicago setback. Hopkins’ career spanned farming, drug business, and service in the Union Army.
A mix of town notices and social items: residents Pieree Bacon received oranges from a grove at Stillwater Bay. Lavi Morehead plans to move to Tennerare after purchasing four farms. Chas. Spring and Judd Billy Jones have suit actions developing with a settlement reached. several local events including a BB directed concert at Barnes hall on Feb 25. various personal updates on visits, funerals, and local business changes.
Business notes report Toomey Bros of Jackson Michigan dissolving their firm with branches at Charlotte Eaton Rapids and Hillsdale. JJ Snowney claims a one seventh share of Arm's property valued at 75000 and seeks a receiver appointment. Other lines note Richmond tobacco dealer failure, insolvency cases in Lima New York, and combined windups or trustees for several mills and hardware houses.
In a dramatic trial Mrs Holingen pleaded her innocence as she faced a murder verdict in the death of Prince Arthur Freeman, her nephew. The jury convicted on the first degree murder charge, after earlier mistrials on related accusations involving her son and daughter and life insurance schemes.
Albert wins the sixty days walking contest at Madison Square Garden finishing 610 miles 11 yards ahead of rivals. Prize checks total 227,504 with Albert earning 471.4 and an extra 1,000 for the record. Others include Herty Guerrera Hart and Moore with varying shares. A separate dispatch reports a lynching in Gr. Louis Mo and Illinois veterans encampment notes with candidates for department commander.
Miss L Pickerell of Middlebury Indiana suffers from headaches heart palpitations nerve pain and convulsions for years. After using Dr Miles Restoration Nervine she finds relief. testimonials from Rosal Baking Powder Co and Merchant Traveler praise Panilion and Ely's Cream Balm for colds catarrh and hay fever with broad claims of healing and comfort.
A Missouri Valley district itemized crime report mentions miner Cornelins Sullivan dying on Terre Haute streets after a night attack by Baloonksepor Davey who was later arrested. Milwaukee fugitive James H. Verdiey, missing with his wife’s money, was found and jailed in Louisville. Bribery accusations target Prosecuting Attorney Sam D. Clay of Kent County. A shooting in Spring Garden, Pennsylvania leaves one senior dead. A constable, John T. Granffer, is slain and the county safe looted prior to the escape.
In a strained exchange Mrs Davie defends her friend Mrs Smith, calling her one of the most tender mothers while describing a child’s distress and the grim remedy choices discussed. The dialogue turns to Dr Beerer's Pregnant Purgation Potatoes and the ethics of giving remedies to children.
An old ad style piece arguing avoid neglect of coughs and fevers. It touts Kellogg's Colombian Oil as a safe remedy for children and promotes Dr. Wim. Halls Balsam, Grigg's Glycerine Balm, and Bigelow's Positive Core for coughs and colds. Also notes nitrous oxide for dental work and broad real estate and legal notices.
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