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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
1
A Citizens' meeting endorses granting a franchise for an electric road to the company represented by Mr Frisbie. Delays are debated, with most support urging a fair, equitable agreement and noting the will of the people favors an electric line. Council members promise thoughtful consideration of the resolution.
Congressman Gardner spoke before the military affairs committee on behalf of Murphysboro citizens seeking to convert a battlefield into a national park. He recalled the 65th Ohio Regiment’s losses with 52 killed and most others wounded or missing, highlighting the regiment’s service and sacrifice. The committee and local members thanked him afterward for his advocacy.
The article reports two wedding ceremonies in Mafetint and Perrinville. Bartholomew Kelleher and Katherine Conley wed at St Marys Church with Rev P A Baart officiating and a six course dinner at the bride’s home. The second couple, John Hayner and Mary Walters with Miss Walters’ sister Miss Wetmore, married at the German Lutheran Church with a reception at the Walters home.
Sustained interest in the Drumaiond circle was evident at a Monday gathering at C. T. Cook s pleasant home with seven new members present. Mrs. H. Phelps read a comprehensive paper, followed by general discussion led by J. C. Patterson and Prof. Maywood. The president was absent due to illness.
Dr William Woodroff a well known dentist aged 65 died suddenly Monday at the Washington house where he had lived for some time. Funeral services were held there Wednesday morning. The body will be placed in the vault at Orkridge. He previously went mad twelve years ago and was taken to Kalamazoo Asylum by friends.
James Rolly and James Reids face circuit court this week on assault and robbery charges. Reide previously found guilty in 1807 and sentenced to ten years at Ionia. In Battle Creek, Reide and a companion named Fred Cottle allegedly knocked down a man named Aghiay and stole his watch. Eight others faced an attempted second highway robbery in Lansing, later placed in county custody. Reide and Cottle were tried separately with ten and five year sentences at Sonia. Homer lawyer Howard Cargadagh appointed to defend Reide. Powers of Charlotte aided Cavanaugh. The case unlikely to reach the jury today due to poverty pleas.
Wilbraham, who gave up his conductorship on the N O and S about a month ago, was killed in a wreck near Wheellogesd Lake Erie on Wednesday morning. The report notes his head injury and the circumstances of the loss to Sea t. EB. Wilbraham.
City births engagements theater plans and upcoming events fill the column. A lecture course at the opera house is set for February 27. Reading circles meet at homes, masquerade and gaiety parties are announced near town, and local residents attend events at Swartwout's drug store and Arbeiter hall. Edits note illnesses and trips to Ann Arbor for treatment, with multiple social gatherings and preparations for a future grocery opening nearby.
James Hexnt leads a report criticizing the county building committee for lavish waste on a county farm hog pen. It claims 700 plus dollars were spent without board approval and urges reform of who handles repairs and oversight, consolidating authority with the auditing committee and county officials.
Kalamazoo seeks 825000 for a new park to host racing, football, baseball and fair events. So far 15000 in stock has been sold and 10000 more is targeted. The city hopes a strong bonus and guaranteed attendance will win the fair from Celery City and revive past success.
The past week saw several property transfers: Boyd E Rainey to Thomas R Rainey 20 acres Sec 36 Clarendon for 8500. Henry Haested to Jenon and Lettia A Pritchard 40 acres Bec 29 Clarendon for 1300. Henry Haested to Obas L Moss 40 acres Sec 20 Clarendon for 1800. Charles Wright to John A Hough the south 8 rods of lot 3 block 25 Warner Chardition Albi Hop.
Battle Creek land transfers list multiple lots and owners including Jot DD Oat tlop, 1500, and 6100. Frederick J Heyser and Ida Heyser buy lot 69. Alfred Bishop acquires lot 31,800. various names tied to Battle Creek and nearby towns appear with dates and dollar amounts. A widow of General Burnham is mentioned regarding a medical anecdote and a patent medicine claim is noted, reflecting a mixed notices item.
Hollo Bush, 22, corporal in the First Coldstream Guards, native of Fredonia township Calhoun County, fought in Balmint Gras Pa Modder River and Magersfontein where he was wounded in the thigh. He left for Europe years ago, served seven years in England, with mother and sister in Jackson. He describes a hard battle near Modder River and a dangerous march and assault.
Olsen H Bush of Coldstream Guards writes from Wynberg near Cape Town after being wounded in South Africa. He describes a bayonet and bullet injury to his right thigh, ambulance and hospital comforts, and relief at being safe from further bullets as he recuperates in a well equipped hospital seven miles from Cape Town and sixty miles from the battle scene.
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