28 Feb 1896
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1896
Page
1
Judge Smith sets bond at $6,000 for Adam C. Arnold convicted of manslaughter noting he is likely to obtain sureties. The order states bail fair in amount given Arnold’s property and age, and requires good behavior until trial. The piece also mentions local entertainment and political notes from Moon column.
Alsukes promotes latest fashion and style at the new J Fur Furniture store offering fresh arrivals and modern home pieces. The retailer advertises updated decor lines and contemporary furniture selections for spring shopping.
Evidence links Easterly to the Mill v. robbery and a livery strike on Hoeitzel’s. witnesses place him driving the horse near the scene. Charles McKevitt reports that Dell Olmstead and George Bradley identified Easterly among several barn workers. Sheriff McKevitt’s disclosure connects hiring a horse from Hoeitzel to the alleged crime. details remain murky. Meanwhile Pingree’s camp hints at GOP backing despite gubernatorial bid uncertainty.
Geo Wilson visited F B Spring home in Clarence and then went to Frank Wilbur's place, selling a 35 dollar note against Spring. Spring declared the note forged after discovery Saturday night. Wilson's whereabouts are unknown and police face a slim chance of capture. Edwin Taylor to move to Harris place as Alonzo Austin sells farm to A I and Fred Cortright.
The Page Hros Buggy Co shipped a single carriage of the finest sort to St Petersburg Russia, packed in a water tight box for safe arrival. A planned Miller’s Corners post office failed to materialize due to proximity to Rice Creek and financial strain, with locals claiming entitlement. The east side of the L O I T held a program tally of 626 points. Mrs. F C Stuart traced the world wide progress of the order and its Michigan roots, noting early grand lodge activity in Jackson. Several founding leaders from Flint, Shiawasse twerlville, Hanging and Bellevue are named amid retirement and death notices.
Miss Welsh closes a successful term in Dist. No.3. Calhoun County Agricultural Society meets March 2. Mrs. Phelps and daughter visit Battle Creek. Joe Moffit ill at Chester Moffit's. Weather and market notes include butter at 25 cents, eggs 13 cents. A buggy overturn near Battle Creek leaves none injured. Visitors from Tecumseh and Chattanooga headed to Newton for ill parents. Congregational ladies plan a missionary meeting. Local social visits and shop repairs noted.
In Burlington Justice Cunningham hears the case of Frank Lazarus who swore out a warrant against J. C. Holland for whipping pupil Fred Lazarus with a stout twig. The incident occurred Monday after the boy allegedly provoked discipline. The court calls the act the worst punishment seen. sympathy sits with the teacher and school board as Holland heads to arraignment in adjacent court. Additional local items include sensational shop fumes incident and a political note on favorite sons. Real estate transfers and local notices fill out the page.
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