County Board Proceedings Reflect Delayed Workload
January session of the Calhoun County Board of Supervisors met at the courthouse for three days. Committees were formed on claims and indexing. A petition to buy a probate office typewriter was denied. Opposition to creating a judicial circuit was adopted. Four delegates were chosen for a state association meeting in Lansing. Merill’s claims were disallowed while Lockton and Hatch were allowed. Adjournment occurred after a last session on Wednesday. some supervisors favored extending the session but failed. Procrastination was blamed for county expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisora
Court’ House
Hamilton
Gislette
Battle
Bonde
Oolittle
O'Hara
Dibble
Peat
Schwark
Wiliaon
Graham
Fish
Crandall
Wilkins
Hough
Bull
Roberts
Bascom
Kelley
Leonard
Mack
Freeman
Webb
Martin
Caldwell
Heatt
Wood
Pew
Ellis
Clare
Morgan
Ao County
Battle Creek
Hatch
Register of Deeda
Calhoun County
Tate
Cluté
Church Meeting Reports Prosperous First Baptist Marshall
The First Baptist church of Marshall held its annual meeting and roll call on Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Reports from officers showed the society financially sound as devotional services opened the session and officers including George Ingersoll and Henry Krotzer were elected to key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Marshall
George Ingersoll
Ark
Krastece
Eorge
Ingersoll
Bra
Trastece
Henry Krotzer
Citizens Mutual Fire Insurance meets in Eagle Opera House
The Citizens Mutual Fire Insurance Co held its annual meeting in Eagle Opera House on Tuesday. About forty members attended the afternoon session after a morning call to order. Reports showed a prosperous condition with detailed financials, losses, and member changes. Officers were re-elected and a thanks extended to the retiring secretary. The next annual meeting is slated for the second Tuesday in January 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai--Shafer
Sheridan
Gane
A. Underwood
Mareball
M. 0. Sheppard
of Albion
H. J. Sahwark
Newton
A. H. Mourray
Lee
F. A. Fransisco
W. G. Carnes
G. H. Eyre
Fradonia
A. E. Gleason
Taeaday
Through the Ice A Kalamazoo Boy Rescued From Dam
Claire Knapp, 14, son of Mr and Mrs O F Knapp of South Kalamazoo Avenue, narrowly escaped drowning when ice broke near a dam on a Sunday afternoon. Skaters alerted by his cry helped, with George Kahn using a long pole to pull him from the water. He was taken to a boat house then home, recovering from the scare and fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knapp
Two Wives Claim Estate in Jay Sloan Case
Judge of Probate Lane decides the 84000 estate of Jay Sloan. Two widows, Almira Sloan of Lansing and Caroline Sloan of Homer, contest who is the legal widow. Almira must prove no divorce papers exist. unable to, Caroline would prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Probate
Lane
Jay Sloan
Almira Sloan
Lansing
Caroline Sloan
Homer Dis- Raton
Agera
Svorce
Sloan
Caroline Stoan
Pottawatomies to Receive 45000 from Chicago Claim
A letter to Simon Pokagon reports the Pottawatomie tribe will receive 45000 for a Chicago lakefront land claim. Funds are on deposit for tribal leaders to distribute after quit claim deeds are final. About 300 descendants are to share roughly 150 each, with Hartford awaiting the ensuing excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottawatomies
Chicago
Simon Pokagon
Lake Front
Desposit
Hartford
Miah
Atheny
High school adopts automatic electric lock seating bells
A high school introduces new automatic electric locks and seating bells to improve safety and routines. The system automates entry control and bell schedules, aiming to streamline student flow and reduce incidents.
Smallpox Vaccination Debate Spurs State Alarm
The article notes alarm from the state board of health over smallpox spread and calls for compulsory vaccination. Dr. Victor C. Vaughan warns of a ripe epidemic and criticizes anti vaccination activism plus faulty vaccines. Local boards urge school vaccination, with authorities ready to compel compliance if outbreaks occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Victor C. Vaughan
University of Michigan
Board of Health
Foote
Maraball
Poote Anys
Casa
Board Vf
Beat
Vaughan
Adventist World Conference to Convene in Battle Creek
The Seventh Day Adventist general conference will meet in Battle Creek from April 21 to 23. It is expected to draw the largest attendance in the church’s history. The Christian church Ladies Auxiliary hosts a missionary program at 3 PM today, at Mrs. Miles Townsend’s home. Ray P. W. McReynolds departs Monday for a church visit as Superintendent of Churches, with stops planned in Romeo, Adams, and Flint. The United Brotherhood of the Christian Church held a meeting to discuss the Acts and related topics, with Anson Van Voorhees, George Wilson, and John McKes presenting papers and a Q and A led by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Conference
World of the
Seventh Day Adventista
Battle Creek
The
Christian Church
Etta McAmber
Miles Townsend
Ray. P. W. McReynolds
George Wilson
John McKes
Justice Courts Detain Drunk Suspects After WeekendIndiscretions
Will Soan purloined a jug of whiskey from Hunter and Fondra’s tavern Saturday evening. Justice Dennigan sent him to county jail for sixty days in default of a 2010 fine and costs. Shaw eluded officers until Sunday, Bundey morning, found at his mother's Pearl Street home. Jack Waltz faced Monday charges of drunken and disorderly conduct and posted a $200 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Soan
Hunter and Fondra
Dennigan
Shaw
Bundey
Pearl Street
City Council Sees Sidewalk Repair and Dam Issue Debated
The first council meeting in four weeks saw debate over a Christian Scientists sidewalk banner permit, a repair order for Young and Wright’s barber walk, and tearing down an abandoned West State Street building. Plans considered include defending against sewer contractor suits with attorney Powers, and probes into pole placements and telegraph wiring without council permission. The marshal and supervisors’ bills were reviewed, with discussions on workday claims and possible rate reductions, before adjourning for two weeks.
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Zanger
Powell
Christian Scientists
Young & Wright
State Street
West State Street
Jamea Las
Miller
Lamson & Crawley
Weadoner
Saginaw
H. E. Winsor
Fitzgerald
Grand Rapids
Foley
James T. Powers
Charlotte
Powers
Alderman
East State Street
Knox, Kelley
Mack and Wilkins
Elected Officers Annual Meetings Reported
A fragmented clipping notes officers were chosen and meetings held Tuesday. The text is garbled but indicates banking or organizational officers and a routine annual gathering. Names and precise details are unreadable in the OCR snippet.
Personal notices from Marshall district society pages
Mrs. O. D. Brewer visits Grand Rapids while Miss Minnie Prior visits Detroit. Nellie Sheridan works for JS White & Co. Clara Waltz returns to Jackson. Joy takes a business trip to Chicago. Sarah Builth returns from the East. Norme Lane resigns as telephone operator. C B Smith returns from a two week concert tour. A H Bailey recovering from la grippe. Nettie Westfall returns to Washington, D C. Olive Brooks to Jackson for business college. Luella Rose leaves for Allendale for a position. J L Williams of Detroit visits Marshall. H Vorhees and son Lewis visit Abram Van Vorhees. Attorney Maynard of Charlotte in probate court. Prof R B Moulton of Chicago visits O C Miller. Frank Raymond family move to Park Falls Wis. E M Webster leaves for New York City. Mable Crossman to Kalamazoo then Chicago. C H Frisbee of Jackson seeks interurban railway interests. Heesie Ward leaves for Wisconsin. Donald Francisco returns to Lansing. Wm Margitt of Grand Rapids in Marshall. Mr and Mrs J W Munton return to Morgan, Mish. Miss Nington leaves Calhoun County Abstract Co for Pure Food Co Battle Creek.
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Minnie Prior
Detroit
Nellie Sheridan
JS. White & Co
Clara Waltz
Jackson
Joy
Chicago
Sarah Builth
Norme Lane
C.B. Smith
A. H. Bailey
Nettie Westfall
Washington, D.C
Olive Brooka
Business
Luella Rose
Allsdale
H.van Vorhees
Lewis
Coldwater
Abram van Vorhees
Maynard
Charlotte
R. B. Moulton
O.C. Miller
Frank Raymond
Park Falls
Wis
E. M. Webster
New York City
Misa Mabele Crossman
Kalamazoo
C.H. Frisbee
Marshall
Heesie Ward
Wisconsin
Bred Ward
Donald Francisco
Lansing
Winfisd Pullman
Julia Walker
Tlinois
W. H. Rowland
Wm. Margitt
Grand Rapids
J. W. Munton
Missey Billings
Morgan, Mish
Miss Nington
Calhoun County Abstract Co
Pure Food Co
Battle Creeky
Alumni Drive Plan To Expand Alton High Library
A local column urges expanding the Alton High School library to meet demand for reference works. It proposes alumni fundraising, collecting general reading for student use, and autograph donations from alumni and local authors to create a lasting memorial and improve access to books. The plan would involve a committee, outreach to graduates, and increased yearly support beyond current 200 library funding.
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Aluninus
Cansis
Lohr
Old High
Alomni
Pythians Install Officers and Club Activities
The Pythians plan their installation of officers Monday evening after a delay caused by the installing officer W S Wade not receiving his commission. At a separate assembly under the WAG and G A R, assistant officers were named and detailed. The Marshall Tent K O U M installation is set for next Tuesday, with Deputy Grand Commander 8 D Williams of Battle Creek expected to conduct. The state federation praised Mrs C C Miller for educational committee work, marking the fourth representation of the Monday club in the state organization. Other items mention the Q A R and W CI retail events on Fashion Street and a large turnout for a tent installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5. Wade
Marshall
8.D. Williams
Battle Creek
State Federation of Women's Clubs
C. C. Miller
C. T. Cook
T. N.wilbt
Eabere
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Heid
Caishoun County
Baptist Society
Ashanti
Thowa
Circuit Court Notes
Maing
Junk
Tonia
Claire Knapp
Maré Ghallites
the Justice Courts
Jack Watts
Jack Waltz
Justice Dennison
Wajtza
Afendar
O. Andrews
United States
Council Proceedings
Banka
Ernie
Officera
Mrs. O. D. Brewer
Grand Rapida
J. L. Williams
Alon Library
Clubs and Societies
W.A. G
Ellen Riley
Samantha Hont
Celia Belcher
Jefca Freed
Cara Kiauembush
Stella A
Q. A. RB
Fapsion Street
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