Local entertainment and city politics mix in Michigan notes
The Woodlawn Mark Minstrel Club of Chicago performed at a banquet of the Chicago Society of Artists. Lansing's common council adopts rules against itinerant merchants, with fines up to 100 dollars. Discussions on a Michigan ship canal from Kalamazoo to Lake Michigan surface, backed by ex Governor Luce’s circle, while Gen. Gorham impresses guests at a Detroit banquet. Marshall figures prominently in regional civic circles.
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Woodlawn Mark Minstrel Club
Chicago
Hebert
Rous Dickey
Ned Contter
Ned Wayburn
Marshall Boys
Gaye
Chicago Seviety
Common Council
Lansing
Marshall
Lower Michigan
Tay Jake
Telegraph
Henry Willig
Trattle Creek
Kalanagoo River
Kalamazoo
Thomas W. Palmer
Ue Straits
Detroit Journal
Michigan Club
C. Lt. Gorham
Maraball
Minnister
Gorham
F. Snyder
Big Town
Russell House
Hop
A. C. Hyde
The
State Agriculture Society
Os Rasa Bteich i Po
Bly Breas
Costaln
Burlington
Wheeler
North Marshall
W. Barkey
W. Dickey
Seven Oaks
New York City
American Horse Exchange
Annis
Snow Brothers
Boston
Evra Muriock
Marengo
Wn. Johnson
Chas. T. Gorham
FLW
Dickey
Louis Napoleon
General Sald
P.T. Barngm
Michigan railroad labor survey reveals worker counts and wages
The Michigan Labor Bureau plans an inquiry into railroad workers state wide. It reports 27,956 employees across Michigan with average salaries around 50 dollars monthly. About half report no drinking water access and 5 percent rely on more than five dollars monthly for water. The text also references a civil case involving S. R. Lepper and C. J. Murray, affirmed by the Supreme Court, and recounts mid‑19th century Marshall business activity and deer trade anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Labor Bureau
Ihaisin
Azonta
Bursan
Bitana
Railroads
Michigan
Michigan Centret
Bof
L. F
Battle Creek Deaths and Local Notices
Obituaries and notices from Battle Creek and nearby areas report the deaths of Luther BR. Rogera of Beckford and Wallace Dingman of Battle Creek, alongside a string of local events. Public figures include E. D. Winney named United States Marshal, and J. W. Wood elected Grand Receiver in Michigan A C U W. A range of church sermons, meetings, auctions, and market quotes are noted, with a focus on community updates and upcoming services.
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Luther BR. Rogera
Beckford
W. W. Divine
Ife
A. J. Rowley & Son
Timothy Day
Norfolk
Virginia
Wallace Dingman
Creedar
Hig
Battle Creek
E. D. Winney
Jackson
Mra
Farley
John Kalley
Robert Downing
Opera House
Union City Opera House
Tra Warren
Emmett
Flo
Robt
G. Ingersoll
Abraham Lincoln
Russell
Kalamazoo
Newa
Arbury
Battle Croek
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Trinity Whurch
Dibble
Detroit
G.S. Woolsay
Baptist Church
Universalist Secial
Raymond
Dumting
Pedro Keape
Joes
Hicks
Plainwell
J.B. White & Co
Widow Vroman's disputed marriage leaves heirs to estate
In a probate contest at Branch County, Mrs. David Vroman seeks to be recognized as the widow of David Vroman of Marengo. The court hears that her claimed 1850s marriage to Franklin Donaldson and subsequent divorce issues, plus alleged living with Donaldson after the divorce, complicate her status. Evidence shows four children and other relatives contesting the widow claim, while arguments explore whether a prior marriage or misrepresented divorce affected her rights. The case hinges on whether a lawful second marriage ever occurred and if she retained widow status at Vroman's death.
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David Vromarr
David Vroman
Marengo
Convini
Poreppoesea Smastiel
Tege
Sam
Hal . Boordy
Elsie Boody
This
Lena Clayton
Jackson County
Peter Vroman
Mecosta
Vroman
Eliza Vromat
Messrs
Winsor
Hate Mra
Ahar Egaolly Vroman
Donaldson
Mr. Donaldson
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E. G. Brewer
Tull
Fidelity Staple Ginghams
Percalines
Sewing Society
New York
Wood Dinarke
Pres
Brewna
Vies-Prea
Puuces
Cashier
Mos O'Reeek
G Peorett
W. ER. Bostre
Tom. Pacopagh
Tol
Cuests
J) Wiseman
Respy
G. W. Pryer
Merican
Mich
State St. A. Stockwell
Gale
George Ingersoll
Mane
Lumi
Eo Bi Barry
Mar
A. A. Harsh
A. Curystal
Young & M&kay
Mets Aristo Photos
Joby Buller
Sharpsteen
Conia
QO Keefe
Mgr
V. J. Tefft
Albion Freer
Buys the Statesman
Ita Ea
Rentioman
Statesman
Eliza Hot
WotTt
Linthe
Supreme Court
Tuesaday
S. ¥. R. Lapper
Stephen d. Smith
J. Murray
Mr. Lepper
Chester J. Murray Ad
Stephen J. Smith
Stein
Murray
Mer. Murray Bey
E. E. Winsor
Jobo
Patterson and Chae Court
Stephen J. Savill
Dusenbuey & Butler
Yontine
Mann & Craig
Dusenbury
Craig
Banda
Lucre
Guy
Messie- Dusenbury
Kodak
J. M. Moaia
Detroit News
Tucadey St
John Southworth
U.S
J. B. Mills
Galen Avery
Ceresvo Road
N. A. Sherman
Ladies’ Aid Society of Convia
GB. M. Templeton
C. Waltz
Eckford
Suprintendant of Public Instruction
Calhoun County
Albion
F.W. Arbury
Delos Fall
W. C. Hujl
Misa Edna Phelps
A. G. Randall
Tekonosha
Windsor Township
Eaton County
Utah
Calhoun Co. Agricultural Society
Stuart Hall
Ha. m. J. R. Cunmuifogs
Sea
Hood
Radford & McDonald
Geo. W. Coleman
Staple End Fancy Groceries
East State Street
Mareball
Citizene’ Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Bio
Drake
Mareh~ail
W. D. Stone
Radford & McDonald, Grocers
Eor
Schuyler
North Kalam 700 Ave
Marshall Avé
Clinton St
CG. E. Seebuyler
Standard Oil Co
Towa
J. Saowens
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