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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1895
Page
8
On State Street yesterday a crowd gathered in front of Shanahan's Clothing Store at 204 Cronin's block. Rumor of smoke was false. the scene sparked by a window display promising a large cap in the House for One Dollar and heavy store reductions prompting opportunistic chatter and fainting from the shock of bargains.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names like Chagas Bridle and J. John Bide with notes about advertising class, payment of ten for each piece, and a two week deadline after which letters may be sent elsewhere. It references Marshall Michigan and Calhoun County.
Polar Pitts dies at 78 in county home. Dickey ships a carload of horses to Chicago tomorrow. Mrs A R Vary critically ill near Unlob City. Balto Creek hosts 14 tramps at city jail. Olivet College reports 400 students, largest ever. A Lawrence Wright concert at Presbyterian church Monday. Ada Gray’s Jan 17 date at Opera House canceled due to illness. Statesman sells a county college certificate. Geo Windenach family sends oranges from Deland, Fla. Detroit Journal expands with a splendiferous semi weekly edition. Gaus & Son secure fine ore from mil pond this week. End of week to fill houses. Married at M I parsonage, Jan 10, Wilder and Eva Holton. County Treasurer Parson meets ex-Treasurer Marble. County funds to Albion bank. Citizens’ Mutual Fire Insurance re-elects officers. Marshall Albion directory ready next week. Mrs Mee Calvin Clark to speak Friday. Russel Conwell lecture tickets. Marshall Business College enrollment rising. Universalist services on Sunday. P C U meeting at Mrs Frost. First National bank directors elected. Gorham family in leadership. Goguac Lake landing planned. 46-passenger electric craft described. Grand Idds Herald notes Miss Bogley.
In a Monday League gathering, officers for the coming year were chosen including President Miss Maude Lathrop Vice President Miss Carrie Mae and secretary Miss Lydia Holloway with Mabel Alexander becoming 4th vice president. The report also notes community memorial services, a farm dispute court outcome, and local fire incidents with praise for firemen.
A revival of the entertainments plan includes weekly Tuesday nights with at least one lady performer. Monday brings Mrs James M Moses and Miss Martha Girdaner to present a musical program at the Presbyterian Church, aided by Nora Fink and others. The event features bands, vocal and instrumental pieces, and a promise of a popular program with careful arrangements. Other items announce telegraphy courses in Valparaiso, doctors offering services at local hotels, bank resolutions praising James A. Wia, and multiple community notices for Marshall and surrounding area.
Prosecuting Attorney Clark releases the semiannual official business report ending December 30. It lists totals by charge and disposition including adultery, burglary, larceny, and drunkenness with numbers convicted, nolle prosequied, discharged, or settled. The document also notes warrants not served and findings of not guilty in several categories along with other unrelated notices and advertisements from local merchants.
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