Alms House Inmates and Local Crime Headlines
A detailed tour of Calhoun county alms house notes fourteen inmates in two wards with lengthy recounts of mental illness and behavior. The piece also reports fraud and embezzlement cases at Battle Creek firms, including J A Whipple fleeing with company funds and a linked forgery allegation, plus Stratford bondsman actions.
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J. al Whipple
Pembroke Knitting Mills
Battle Creek
Whipple
B.C
Amusements: Tavernier dramatic company at the opera house
The Tavernier dramatic company appears at the opera house Thursday to Saturday March 1 2 3. The Jackson Citizen notes Ida Van Cortland and company opened a nine night engagement at Hibard's opera house with crowded houses and strong praise for the troupe amid low prices and a fine repertoire. The company’s performance of Caught in Her Web and Uncle Tom's Cabin drew large audiences with applause for Ida Van Cortland and supporting players.
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Taverniers
Marshall
Tavernier Dramatic Company
Opera House
Jackson
Ida van Cortland
Hibbard
Probabl
Tavernier
C. B. Halt
Eo. Chamberlain
Albert Tevernier
Arthur D. Beebee
NEW SIRES FOR Calhoun County Maintains Stock
F W Dickey attended the Brashfield sale in Lexington and bought five horses to sustain Calhoun County horse interests. Purchases include three stallions and a mare by Alcyone and related lines, chosen to replace Wagner’s sires. Farmers invited to inspect the new stock at Dickey’s barns.
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Calhoun County
Lexington
F. W. Dickey
Alcyone
Grathwait
Mombrino Patchin
Egbert
Weather Signals Explained by United States Service
The Elmira Morning Telegram prints weather signal instructions noting No 1 to No 4 indicators in white blue or black, plus center details for approaching changes. A portrait and life sketch of Stephen W. Lester highlights his Civil War service, business career, butter innovation, and leadership in Grand Army circles.
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United States Signal Service
Taz Staresman
Eaddeo
Marshall
Elmira
Stephen W. Lester
Z. M. Lester
Z. W. Lester
Pennsylvania
Jackson County
Mich
Second
Michigan Volunteer Cavalry
Phil Sheridan
Tester
Marshall and
Tekonsha
Jackson
Leater
Troy
Bradford County
Grand Army
Rewblie
Justin Post
Foes, Shermanan, Laney, Wagoner advertise sale notices
Obscure OCR fragment lists names Foes, J Tony Shermanan and Co Laney Mrs Andy Wagoner Mrs Eliza. Indicates they will advertise and pay for a requested piece. Fragmentary legal notice style lacking clear action, date, or location.
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Foes
J . Tony _ Shermanan and Co
Laney
Andy Wagoner
Eliza
Sredvertisgdt
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