Prank, trials, and community notes from Marshall
Readable items report a local prank case against John Garvey, civic concerns in Conins and Sen Ambrose MacNeil’s lecture at the opera house for the Ladies' Library fundraiser, plus updates on carriage factory machinery, heating pipes, Sheriff Prentice’s appointments, a diamond gift, upcoming weddings, a New Year band performance, a Tim Quealey arrest, temperance orders, a barn find swindle, and activity of the Ladies' Library directors with a January gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conins
Convis
Ambrose MacNeil
Beneft
Calhoun sheriff John Barber ends term in office
The official term of John Barber as sheriff of Calhoun county closes today. Barber retires with high regard from citizens for his enforcement record, having pursued criminals firmly. He will remain in the city with his family, not moving to the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John €. Barber
Calhoun County
Barber
J. C. Moon
F. F. Honglin
Albion
Jackson
Frank Miller
Heyirtn- Miy
Anon Hia
Bhoriff Henderson
Honglin
Rial
Eiventi
C.H. McClure
Charlotte Leader
Lazar
Auich
Tiller
Liv
Mr. McClure
Kias
Uy Evangelist Mammand
Baptist
Christiat
Hin
fLaminond
Christ
Hamilton
Qnt
Presbyterian Church
Hammond
Thery
Local items mix in Battle Creek and surrounding towns
A collage of brief notes reports accidents, openings, and social events across Battle Creek, including a skating injury to 15 year old Johnny Tart, a fence project near the depot grounds, a wreck delaying trains, community gatherings at Wagner hall and Marshall Avenue club, and local job changes and appointments. The Detroit Journal notes Frank House and Geo Campbell in Jackson prison amid other city happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Tribune
Lansing
Blinker
Charlot
Mason
Ithomn
Barry County
Oadiov
Bank Flouse
Geo. Campbell
Convis Tawnship
Calhoun County
Edward Sommers
Marshall
House
Sommers
Bin
Hooker
Snd
State House of Correction
Luce
The
Tribune
Seais
Board of Pardons
Jackson
Francisco Hina
Johny Tart
Battle Creek
F. Snyder
Nellie
Wm. Mosher
Marengo
John Woyser
W. Te, Bosley
Marshall Avenue Club
Board of Supervisors
Augusta
Houston
Allen Smith
Leander Smith
B.S. Lusk
Thompson
Grant & Johnson
Wood Yard
State
Hamilton Streets
M.C. Ry
Mattawan
Governer Belcher of Marengo Charged With Rape
Gov Belcher a farmer near Marengo Village was arrested by Sheriff Prentice on a rape charge by his 13 year old step daughter Minnie May Hubbard. Bail was set at 1000 dollars. The complaint alleges a pattern of abuse since she was 9 or 10, last on September 30 1888. If proven true, conviction could bring life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belcher
Marengo
Gov. Belcher
Marango Village
Prentice
Minnie May Hubbard
Miller
Strama
Jualics Court
Local notices and visits brighten Marshall week
A bustling list of residents and visitors fills Marshall city pages. Names include McGee touring Washington and Mrs. Downs in California while others like Ezra Brackett and Geo Begole visit relatives nearby. New Year greetings, travel, and social calls color the week alongside estate notices and new book additions at the Ladies Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Connor
Frank Powers
Pneumonin W
McGee
Washington
Aiular
Tonin
Geo
Grand Rapids
Jackson
Ezra Brackett
Atlagan
Owosso
Mary Blakeslee
Kionson
Ida Holman
Chicago
Peter Kocher
W.¥. Church
Albion
Myron P. Wootfall
Wilson
Kanaar
Grace O'Keefe
Josie Ives
Detroit
Knights Templar
Ova
Chas. Page
Rochester
New York
Geo. Camp’s
Cleveland
Ohio
Wm. Pare
M.S. DeLaVergne
Ovid
Forsyth Ix
Wilbur Root
Kalamazon
Simon Murphy
Chas, Haine
Mra. H. E. Dunham
Brighton Park
Mra. I. W. Houston
Cusk Johnston
A.4. Palmer
Buffalo
N.Y
Will Sintley
Richmond
Kan
Monte Brink
Frink
Hicks and Wife
Marshall Street
Moun
Ira Lovejoy
Dride
Carrin Ward
St Medmond
Mich
Howard Ward
Marshall
Joy, Buckard
Butler County
L. FP. Eddy
Thin City
Hone Y
Alt
Dobbins
Plymouth
G. I. Dobbing
Xapine Place
Emma PD. Townsend
Teeuweh
Cranson
Oneida
Martha Read
County Dads Adjournment and Local Meeting Notes
The county board met at the courthouse with chair Orson A. Nichols. They discussed warden costs, bonds of county officers, and reported on repairs to the jail and public buildings. Religious meetings and community revivals were noted, along with obituaries for Mrs. Sarah A. Schmid Cassidy and Mrs. Cassidy. Municipal matters included bills, contracts, and ordinance actions and adjournment to the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purstant
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Orson A. Nichols
T. J. Shipp
Wherry
Haven
Aldrich
Thompson
Walkinshaw
O'tara
Henderson
Eugene Wyckoff
Chas
T. Gorham
Gorham
Norris J. Fring
Janes Morris
Hewitt
John Helmer
Zong Gold
Camnittee
Mioptel
Hall Metta
Boe
Wetherbee
Arcildred
Tokonsha
Wies
Elenk
Thaypakiy
Che
Cronin
Agl Elucka
Blusry
Sarah A
Gottlob Schmid
Kepner
Barracks County
Ohio
Charlotte
Chureotte
Gottlob Schad
Marshall
Mr. Schmid
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G. A . Drepee
GH Geant
Petociate
Ate
Lal
John Garvey
Fattle Creek
Circuit Goat
Sterling
BK. Coyne
John
Page Uros
Eny Thre
Sherif Prentice
Tndersherif
Albinn
A. Powell
Andrew Torsey
Homer
F. A. Granger
Tekonahny
Moarthall French
Horlington
Paschal
Fioghes Marshall
Jarnkes
Franvisen
Newton
If. Marshall
Mackinaw
van Wert
Bernard Joyce
Mins Lucy Curley
Lindenwood
Oak Grove
Farm
Oak
Jann. O
I. A. Start
Tim Quealey
Minneapolis
McConnall
Grand Rapida
Quesley
Tim le
Anny Sanford
J. Bloor Lachr
Depty
Louis
Iss
Annie Roekinger
Jennie Adgklis
Thos. Ryan
Martha Williams
Grand Central Hotel
Annie
Tuz Stavssmay
Detroit Journal
Ladies' Library
Tc BC
Mise Améda Cook
Graeco
Raylow
Mra. Townsend
Mra. Foleman
Circle of the Sciencey
Mra. Cook
Miss Bernes
Wai. Connor
T. Shanahan
Tremont House
Mr. Connor
Conner
Michigan
Anita
Gasght
Milh Pond
Jas. Redifield
Tid
Ginnas
Stoddard
Ponnield Township
Pax
Masond
Mavenhees
Geo. Bullard
California
Sinuah
McKinstry
Kelamazon Ave
G.A. Godley
Ben. Seymonur
C.H. Smith
Memphis
Harry Finveln
Angst
Moniky
Ohlones
John Adams
WL Robinson
Iraluch
Southshore & Atlantic
Fred Ward
Sturgle
Mrx
Buiato
M. Wiley Co
Hayter Billings
Seamon
Daily Democrat
Opera House
Phelps
Fredonia
Tawas City
AR Lion
Kalamzoo
Iepivictatitins
Horace J. Perrin
S. VR. Lepper
Orur
Joel J. Perrin
Joseph Sibley
Robert Mainton
Sylvestue BR. Allen
Milton Bucktind
Frank Buckland
Sophia Mack
Dougald
Cameron
Caroline L. Cameron
Kirkpatrick
J. Kirkpatrick
Marie W. Kirkpatrick
Susan J. Me Vicker
Wmn
A. Wetmore
Jas
J. Burnett
F. H
Editha
Humphrey
B.A
Trowbridge
J.T
Timi Meade
Brooks
Eyton
Frances
Cheney
Ming Lor
Drummond
Henry
Nera Law
Perley
Bylvestes
Huey BP
Venice
Twain
Mark
Pormons
Chaleauer
Meadames Whitney
Greenfield
Marshal
Helene
Ann Mackall
Pew
Mary Rilfe
Counity
Weatmeath
Ireland
Albany
Northfield
Washtenaw County
Thos, Caraidy
Lant
Cassidy
Vis. Hugh
Shelton, Neb
Therean Kearns
Ann Arbor
Agnes Dooley
Shelton
Mary Harris
Maggie Osler
Bellevale
Rugens
Frank
St Mary's Church
Casaldy
Tn Council
Shanahan
Bella
Jast
Marshall Water
Water Works
Marshall Water Works Co
Bitla
Seth Lewis
J. M. Moses
M. Moses
Poblashing Recorder
Egeer
Fieta
J.B. Albaugh
A.M. Cleveland
R. Miller
Wim. Marrill
Perrinville
Albert Buck
Kneehle
London Assurance Co
London
Jomesry Buttling
Guardian Ansuranes Co
Moxvoumeay
WAS Firat
Eagle Bt
Brewerd
J. M. Laberteaux
Litt
Coty
O’keefe
Sharpsteen's
Hollings
State Street
Wright
Tvs
Moat
Clocka
Cholrent Porcelaine
Ginar
Cho
Dalaoty
Importers and Jewelers
Boney and
Machine Stoy
Go-Operative Stove Works
Hamilton Street
Rollinson
Ethoode
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