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Newspaper

Marshall Statesman

Location

Marshall, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1879

Page

3

Spicer’s defies petition as prices rise in town

Local notes report retail tensions as brices defy quiti petition at Spicer's. Ne Tit Bua Stem appears in the stream of unsettled trade, with residents watching prices and access to goods.

Surcinglea Spicer’s

Worn out ropes and wagons teased in old ad prose

Fragmentary advertisement style text praising wagon features and paint products. Mentions pitchy Norway pine failure, patented wagon build claims, and paints with guaranteed purity. References to Spicer’s No 177 and Windmill Factory with Crossman and Hamilton paints.

Sean Pine Ulster P. A Freanel Bsa M. Crossman Chas. Hamilton Picer'a Agricultural

Improved Singer machine sold by Spicer at 117

The article touts the Singer sewing machine as superior, noting its U S and Montreal manufacture, English steel parts, long durable tables, and a drive wheel with a double cone bearing. It promotes visiting Spicer's Agricultural Store for demonstrations and purchasing details along with a list of related farm tools and equipment.

U. S Montreal Canada Spicer St. John

Local notices and society items from Marshall and Battle Creek

Miss Sarah Parsons of Marshall replaces Mrs. McCollum as Cottage No. 8 manager at the State Public School. Mrs Labereaux visits Albion friends after bidding them farewell. Wm Johnson, long resident of Lansing, dies at 66. Meiprad Ochsenbein and Francie Graff wed in Marshall. Knights of Honor set reception in Bilston block hall next week. Summers watch recounts accident injuries and a broken clavicle in a Detroit game. Palmer Mutual Bott sale officers elected for the coming year. Jackson Citizen notes a special train from San Francisco loaded with gold bars worth 18 000 000 bound for Rothschilds in New York.

Sarah Parsons Marshall McCollum Coldwater J. M. Laberteaux Albion Wm. Johnson Lansing Meiprad Ochsenbein Francie Graff Father Brogror Battle of Tribune Knights of Honor of Battle Creek Cristol Ughli Detroity Nat Molaugleight Ughfin Cristol Fiu Palmer Mutual Prien Chas Henilon H. B. Swithh Marengo Andreasurer W. B. Hewitt Perry Mayo Hiraw Rigder John Kenyon Jackson Citizen Michigan Central San Francisco New York Rothobilds

Comedian Jos Murphy to Perform in Battle Creek

A lively local note lists upcoming entertainments and events including comedian Jos Murphy’s Battle Creek appearance on February 3, a grand hop at Forbes House next month, and various church meetings. It also reports on college and agricultural society items, fishing records, obituaries, and efforts toward a Toledo to Grand Haven railroad.

Farmers Discuss Legislation and Finance at Meeting

A discussion led by Mr. Hosmer and others focused on agricultural college support and farmers finances. Attendees questioned lawyers sent to the Legislature and explored transportation issues. Capt Hendry noted success lies in earning less than spending. the meeting adjourned with plans for three monthly sessions starting February.

Hosmer Vastei Pon Ir Hendry. Puri

Journey Aboard the Went Thirty Five Years Ago

Milwaukee May 30 1844 reporter recalls rapid city growth with new stores two grand inns and river split. voyage from Milwaukee to Chicago passes Racine Southport Kalamazoo Battle Creek Marshall and Detroit with notable stops and a humorous hunting trip ending at Marshall after a chaotic swamp misadventure.

Milwaukee Milwaukee House Itown Milwaukeer Agit Chicago Southport Racine Ratine Advocate Hous Ghieuse City Presbyterian Church Hie Episcopal St. General Scott Dreamer Champbar St. Joseph Mich St. _ Joseph Bainbridge Wisconsin Tillmoi Paw Paw Kalaniazoo Kalaninzoo Taras Battle Creek Marchal Wes Prt Marshall Gee Tawi New York B. Banks Hyde Bench Lewis Wilkon Lson Banks Sone Tamuarae Favehvaeus Jone Godley M- CyRe R Detroit

Mrs Henry Kewley of Port Haro Inmate at Kalamazoo Insane Asylum

A lengthy statement by Mrs Henry Kewley formerly of Port Haro claims she was sane during her confinement at Kalamazoo Insane Asylum and describes witnessed scenes. The Statesman notes a possible legislative push for an investigation, though it urges caution on cruelty charges, citing a prior Dr Van Dusen verdict and a new trial. The document recounts Mrs Rittell’s case of brutal hair cutting, restraint, and injuries, and frames the broader question of asylum management and reform.

Henry -Kewley Port Haro Kalamazoo? Insane Asylum Kewley Justine Vie The Statesman Ajjury van Dusen Supreme Court Eax Giod Huell

Dr Kings New Discovery Promoted For Lung Diseases

Speedy cure claim for consumption and lung conditions cites Dr Kings New Discovery praised by physicians clergy and press. Offers trial bottle ten cents and regular size one dollar with local dealer F L Henderson. Also notes large stock of Comets Corsets and toilet articles at Hyde's Space at Hyde's and L A Cates store.

King F. L. Henderson

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