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Newspaper

Marshall Statesman

Location

Marshall, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1888

Page

8

Late County News Snapshot of Local Happenings

Local notes report attendance in district No. 4 with pupil standings led by Frank Shipp and Hervie Smith. Visitors include Mrs. Abram Smith’s daughter Jas aged 24 and Mrs. Nathan LaDow of Watkine New York. Also mentioned are farmers harvesting an unusually large crop and plans of youths migrating to Dakota in spring. The piece covers church preaching, fraternal lodge officers, and a Knights of the Blue Cross event with a large turnout and generous hospitality.

Chas. Bellare Geo. Hopple Thoreday Penneyzlvania Mill Pond Tt Ds Dakota Qus Michigan Jan Whels Frank Shipp Hervie Smith L. E .Wait Gertie Smith Florence Shields Sam Shipp Ella Mabrie Léonard Bbrelda Bert Waldo Wm. Burland Oscar Earl Mae Betl Homre Prom Abram Smith Jas Nathan LaDow Watkine N. Y S. A Homar Lodgs No G. A. McCartary P.C W. W. Snider Knights of the Blue Cross Wm. T. Alles Lang O. E. Davis

Michigan State News Chaos and Curiosities Across Towns

A scrambled Michigan roundup reports Alma clerks resisting late shop hours to uphold year invitations, a Muskegon man suing residents over alleged trifling with his daughter, heavy snow in the north, and a standstill in lumber work. It notes a Grand Rapids man’s tax and reform themes, church revival debates, and rails of shameless gossip on schools, towns, and industry with brisk, local flavor.

Alma W. A. Conklin Charles Independent J. M. Bight Blight Station Fort Gratiot Lake Superior Ogemaw County Budge Tus Orchard Lake Military Academy Winegar Gladwin Stockbridge Fair Association Grand Trunk Ballevue Branch County Board of Supervisors George W. Ellis Bronson Buch Marquette Grand Ledge Death

Much Married Man An Engineer Weds Five Brides

A 64 year old engineer, Paul Wilkins, faces divorce from his wife Emma Stawen after marrying five other women since 1870. He reportedly traveled from Fagundas to St Paul, then married Kata For, Hattie Bowles, and others under assumed names, leaving Emma with plans to wed a widow in the city. His parents reside in Cleveland, where his father is wealthy and a Standart Oil stockholder.

Paul Emma Stawen Liver Anotder Kata For Hamed Freund Wilkins Bins Emma Stetgen Ty Thia Aredds Cleveland Standart Oil Company

Poison in the Scrapple Causes Widespread Illness in Carclessyens

A butcher in Carclessyens, George L. Horn ing, doctored scrapple with Rough on rats. Dozens fell ill after eating the tainted meat, including Chief Newsome and his family, with several cases dangerously ill but all recovering. A separate Paw Paw case reports a pastor accused of misconduct, while Michigan mine events and Prohibition election results fill other regional items.

Carclessyens Carstzn George L. Horning Becond Parker Streets Egenta Newt. Carr Nawsome Newsome Taoey Thomas Gallagher James Ross Harry Dych John

Ten Men Burned to Death in Corning Boarding House Fire

Fire swept through a boarding house in Towrk, Mian. early Saturday morning trapping residents. Five men were burned alive and several others were missing as panicked inmates fought to escape. Names recovered include Robert Wheford W Barnes Dan OConnell Alexander Beandt and Mike Trump with at least six bodies later found beyond recognition. One body is believed to be Jack Collins of Superior Wis.

New York Magaznes John Philadelphia Press Towrk Mian Burnaby Lt In Robert Wheford W. & Barnes Dan O'Connell Alvaander Beandt Mike Trump Periak Ing Laren Teliavel Jack Collins Superior Wis

Attempted assassination of Louise Michel during anarchist address

Louise Michel was seriously wounded in the head when a man named Lucas fired two shots during her address to anarchists at a Paris gathering on January 8. Her ear was torn and the crowd nearly lynched the attacker before gendarmes intervened and locked him up.

Louise Michel Paris Louisa Michel Hayes Lucas Arosa Louise Michel Banda of the Faturated

Cora Lee Murder Trial Sees Defense Rest case in Missouri

Springfield reports show defense finishing testimony in the Cora Lee murder case. Witnesses challenged state claims of relationships with Graham and details of the night of the homicide. Defense argues statements lack absolute fact and seeks to prove Cora Lee not in the wagon.

Cora Lee Spaincrship Leon Maurics Mra Graham George Grabam Bland Springfield Cora Lw Ant Graham Borah Graham Mrs. Molloy Graham

Record Cold Across Wisconsin and Nearby Areas

Milwaukee weather logs show subzero readings from Chippiwa Falls to Green Lake with record lows. Across nearby towns the cold persisted, while a separate report notes a Bank of Tinkiwa robbery on Tuesday night. Dynamite tied to vault explosion. burglars not yet caught. Chicago-based thieves suspected.

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Mail matter and fruit remedy notice in Michigan ad

A public postal notice lists names of individuals with mail matter awaiting pickup and advertising delays at Marshall Michigan. It warns that unclaimed items after two weeks go to the Dead Letter Office and urges pay for each piece advertised. The section ends with an ad for Syrup of Figs, a California fruit remedy and laxative.

Marshall, Calhoun Co Mich Finat Carr Reltz Mixa Louisa Hamilton Mra A Brown Lacey P.M California State of Midchiess Calhoun Said Aald Coun Marshall George Lagersall William B. Mason Bernd A. HW. Mraun Mareball George Ingersoll

Record of Crime in Cincinnati and Mississippi Tragedies

A Cincinnati man Oxto Bander fatally shoots his wife after three months of marriage. In Huntington Mississippi, two youths around 13 and 18 are found dead in the river, suspected murder. Bank embezzlement losses noted at Anburo First Nations bank with several key figures unaccounted. Dan Driscoll, a noted criminal, was hanged in New York. Pittsburg resident William Murdock was swindled for $10,000 by a man claiming a lottery payout. A mob attacked Thomas Morris near Carmi Illinois, burning his house after binding him.

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