20 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1899
Page
1
A garbled item mentions a cure for La Grippe in one stay at 1, 1, Pawel, zt HERE AND NEAR. It contains scattered notes about libraries, local officials, a barnstorm of quotes, and a long list of brief local items with deaths, illness, and events from Athens and Calhoun County newspapers.
Prosecutors plan to prove murder charges against Mia Sanderson in circuit court after bail set at 8000. Monday examination yielded no testimony, though witnesses signed prior statements. Prosecutors may pivot to attempted murder. if convicted, penalty ranges from one year in county jail to three in state prison.
Misidentification pranks ignite classroom chaos as girls swap outfits to mock teachers. A joke escalates into wider laughter and a playful revolt, with a clever switch of clothes provoking strong reactions and a lighthearted outcome. The episode ends with laughter spreading beyond the room to The Statesman.
The Coldwater Reporter reports Branch County issued 224 marriage licenses in 1898 while Calhoun issued 433. Judges granted 70 divorces in Branch County versus 25 in Coldwater. The oldest Branch couple totaled 124 years, while an Albion pair reached 156 years combined.
PERSONALS. Phil Hoetzel has the grip. Howard Brinsley hag taken a position at Jackson. J Fie ’8. White bi rhs weeks ite has been seriously . Rev. H. E. B. Davis of Homer wae in Mia. W. T. Draka is recovering from 8 recent illness. emia.
January court scene ends with a crowd celebrating the jury's acquittal of C. R. Mains on perjury charges. Foreman Harry Gook presided as Mrs Matis cried, and attorney Powers praised the defense. Hulbert supporters insist innocence remains, while public sentiment shifts. The case, Consolidated Steel & Wire Co. vs Mains, heads toward possible civil action in Detroit.
The readable bits describe a chaotic scene with a buggy and a school lantern raised to a flag. Names, places, and clear events are missing or garbled, leaving an incomplete newspaper fragment with no verifiable outcomes.
The display presents cabinet cases covering life, scenery, marine views, myths, and history. Visitors praised the Swiss nature of the collection and its grand artistic skill. The exhibit, from Baden Baden mills and factories, highlights moving water and extraordinary productions.
Justice Tillotson handled cases including Louis Arndis on drink charges, Chas Sutliff's 3500 bond for breaking into Hurd mill, and Ward Berringer’s arrest for public nuisance on Grand Street. Henry McMillan pleaded guilty to disturbing the Ves Tibule area, fined three dollars plus window repair costs. Bert Wyckett and Wm Dixon had charges over Mut Clarke’s savings dismissed. Wyckoff remains at large after fleeing the saloon theft last November.
The Bell Telephone Co plans a large exchange with 175 phones in service, 300 daily local connections, and a new residence rate. Manager Drake aims to install a switchboard, poles, and lines next week after delays in Albion.
Obituary notes Edward McGee buried from St Marys Church. Bell telephone exchange adds City Steam Laundry. Weddings include Mary Wlearns Woodruff and George Perrett at Trinity Benton Harbor. Subscriptions urged with payment options. Second Team meeting led by Mabel Lockwood amid rumors of costumes. Marriage of Harry Green and Carrin Denby noted. Alonzo Bruce named deputy sheriff at Athana. other deputies pending. George Kant sells Albion Leader interest and moves to Arkansas. An adapted song fragment and local exchange quips appear. Farm price movements described in brief.
The Boston Sunday Post describes Len Patterson of Marshall High as delivering a strongman display at Harvard. A professor invited students to test feats including lifting 47 pounds on a bar. Patterson, nicknamed Leo the Lion, lifts gradually then completes the single lift amid cheers, with notes of potential damages to the gym.
A series of short obituaries and funeral notices: Mrs Sutlins died yesterday at home. a will service set for Sunday at 2:30. Enoch Mann of Syracuse N Y died January 4 in that city. Joby K Hennley died Monday evening. funeral yesterday at 2 PM. Chas Adios died in Marengo Tuesday night at age 81. funeral at 11 AM. interment in Marengo cemetery. Frank Walz, 16, died Tuesday night after falling ill on Marshall Avenue. funeral today at 2:24 PM.
Rev P W McReynolds preaches Prayer Sunday morning and Repentance as a bible doctrine Sunday evening. Epworth League led by Wm Woodmansee on Growth in Grace. W C T U union citizenship meeting January 29. Grace Universalists sermon An Ageless Life Sunday at 2 30. Hey Getchell speaks by request. Public invited.
Dr Ottman a noted surgeon and physician formerly of New York now with Drs B and Co Muskegon will soon visit this locality. His fame is already well known and anticipated by many in the area.
Obituary items describe the deaths and life sketches of James Cuminina Cumming, John Bentley, and Jacob Wormley, detailing birthplaces, marriage, employment, public roles, religious affiliations, and funeral arrangements. The notices note Cumming’s work with the M. A. TQR and community service, Bentley’s teaching and business career, and Wormley’s long service with the American Express Co. as an early Detroit to Chicago route figure, with varied dates and locations across Michigan.
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