Marengo Community News and Local Notices
Marengo July 1 notes. E B Lusk complete motor for running a band and a scroll saw. Frank Cooper improves his farm with a wire fence. Mrs Monroe and son from Moscow visit her brother George Carter. Miss Jennia McCormick returns home after Albion College graduation. Kassen Richardson to teach in district 3 at higher pay. Young People's Lyceum invites all to July 4 celebration at the Billinghurst home. Children's Day observed at North Minero with an excellent program. Cora Billinghurst rides a new bicycle. Freling Avery ill for several days. Remember the Patriotic fair on the Marengo campus tomorrow evening. Frank Dryer of Kalamazoo visited Earl Johnson. Master Earl Bennett of Marshall visits W B Mars ton. Emory Bush horse accident. injuries not fatal and improving. CO R Fist recovering from la grippe. J Leadston of Kalamazoo visited J Stark. Mrs R W Fish to return home from Barry county. Aging brings infirmities. Kellogg's Columbian Oil advertised as kidney and urinary tonic to restore strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
E. B. Lusk
Frank Cooper
Monroe
Moscow
George Carter
Jennia McCormick
Albion College
Kassen Richardson
Lyceum
Earl Johnson
Earl Bennett
Marshall
Barry County
Athens Social Notes and Local Notices
Athens July 1 Miss Myrtella Fonda visiting Constantine friends returned Thursday Miss Mildred Decker visiting Colon this week Four raceaways last week none hurt except John Caffrey who had vein hurt J H Grills baby nearly drowned Friday rescued by mother who entered water about four feet deep Mr Roberts and wife of Buttle Creek visiting J E Masons Miss Meta Martin Richland visiting Jas Martin Wells Walker of Buttle Creek visiting relatives Mrs L Wells in Mattie Creek on business Tuesday Imer Overholt of Brooklyn Michigan visiting relatives here
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Athens
Myrtella Fonda
Constantine
Mildred Decker
Colon
John Caffrey
J.H. Grill
Apont
Mr. Roberts
Buttle Creek
J. E. Mason's
Meta Martin
Richland
Jas. Martin
Wells Walker
Wells
Mattle Creek
Imer Overholt
Brooklyn
Mich
Local social and family notes from Battle Creek area
Community updates recount visits and greetings among locals, with mentions of Mrs. Melinda Brown Partha, Dr. Gubbins, Mr. Vollick, and Charles Godfrey kin. Attendees include Alice Bender, Mrs. D Vollick, and Mrs. Robert Gubbins. travel to Bedford and Chicago noted. Wheat harvests advance, and a Ladies Mission Circle event is described amid small town life. A One Minute Cough Cure ad ends the item.
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Vollick m
Gubbins
Battle Creek
Cereaco’ Lodge
Melinda’ Brown
Partha
Charles Godfrey
Misa Alice Bender
D. Vollick
Bedford
Willier
Silas Decker
George Stevens
Chicago
Areman
Banta Fe
Robert Gubbins
Canada
John Bender
Vollick
Daisy Bender
Jacob Paul's
BE. Bartlett
Jerome
J. P. Bartlett
Brewer
Marshall
Hurbridge
Chester
Eaton Co
LL. Lewis
Daniel Wholihne
Detroit
S. Wholiban
RB. McLeod
Phelps
Hart
Cenyis
Willard
Ladies' Mission Circle
The
Gonvegiional Society
Stevens
Chattanooga
Tenn
Births and local notices from Berrono July 1
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Hardwick on June 18 in Berrono. Wheat is nearly ready for harvesting. Mrs J B Smith has been sick since her husband died last week Ray E Tench will preach Sunday on Our Nation its Greatness and its Perils. The EB US 8 meeting at the Lusk home had eight attendees with a bountiful supper. Papers on entertaining guests patriotism and lessons from the present war plus readings and a Swiss government speech were given with music. Next meeting in August with Barker and Bartley. Visitors included Mrs Elliott Albion C J Easterly Chicago Mrs I D Sackett and Mrs Tr Shipp of West Eckford Charles McPherson Grand Rapids is home on vacation. Miss Clara Case Fredonia and Miss Maude Ryan Hastings visiting relatives. A torpid liver remedy from DeWitt’s Little Early Risers is recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrono
Samuel Hardwick
Smith
Ray. E. Tench
U. S
W. J. Lusk
T. J. Shipp
Silas Decker
Daniel $. Hathcock
Sanders
McPherson
Susie Decker
Alta Sackett
J. Wartman
Misses Dickey
Sackett
Reverend Kendrick to Preach at Stringham Schoolhouse
In Bedford Biprorp July 1 Rev William Kendrick will preach at the Stringham schoolhouse next Sunday at 4 40 o clock with Sunday school at 4. Mrs Winnie and Mrs Hickenbottom of Kansas visited Mr and Mrs Milton Barnay. Mr and Mrs F E B Sutherland of Irving were here Tuesday. Mrs Henry Halladay of Battle Creek and Mrs Hart Newman and daughters of Jackson were guests the first of the week. Grandparents Chas Farner attended the picnic Friday with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biprorp
Wa. F. Kendrick
Stringham
Winnie
Farner
Chas. Farner
Visit schedule note for local residents appears unclear
Fragments indicate a quiet schedule mentioning Vi Eld Viola Go shall attend and Arthur Bittner visiting Fred Goordric. The text references weekly Sunday evenings at 7 30 prompt and a pattern of revisit or attendance, but specifics are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Go
Arthur Bittner
Fred Goordric
Aesalah
Av and Li Society to Meet at Rice Creek Church
July 1 notice that the Av and Li Society will meet at the Rice Creek church on Thursday afternoon July 7. All members are deduced to be present. B Palmiter of Marshall closed a successful term of school here Friday and will teach another year. Miss Austin of Springport visits Mrs T Yindeen. Mr Berl had a serious accident last week when his foot slipped and fractured three ribs. One Minute Cough Care cures coughs and lung diseases.
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Ring Creek
Av& Li
B. Palmiter
Marshall
Miss Austin
Springport
T. Yindeen
Berl
Randall visit and storms hit Texonsita local scene
Miss Bessie Randall and Miss Luella Randall visited Coldwater as the farmers club gathering drew a light turnout. A July schoolhouse meeting in Dist No 5 will present the planned program. Horses belonging to Russell Hollanbeck and Eugene Hull were struck by lightning during a rainstorm, Hull’s insurance had just expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texonsita
Bessie
Luella Randall
Coldwater
Farmers’ Club
Dist. No.5
Marsden Herrick
Winchester
Ind
Chas
O. Strong
Russel J Hollanbeck
Eugene I
Girard
Hollenberk
Hull
John Sines
Butler
Alicé Randall
Bellevue
Community Calendar Sparks Local Social Notes
July events include reception for Sergeant Elbert Henshaw of Iowa Light Artillery, union Sunday school session, 20th wedding anniversary party for Mr and Mrs John S. Lacey, moves of Isaac Robinson’s musical goods, Rev H S B Davis chosen for Nashville convention, two graduates earning life teaching certificates, Myrtle Kiefer’s music class recital, Kiefer home class gathering near Groverville, Abrahamson the Turk addressing congregations, Junior C E ice cream social at Miss Mae Dorsey’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kiefer
Groverville
Abrahamson
M. B
C. E. Society
Mae Dorsey
Adolph Fisher Cured After Seventeen Years of Piles
Adolph Fisher of Zanesville Ohio suffered from piles for thirty five years and was cured by using three boxes of De Witts Witch Hazel Salve. The report notes the effectiveness of the salve in easing his symptoms and restoring relief.
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Adolph Fisher
Zanesville, O
de Witt
Local notes from Tokio and surrounding towns
Philip Fulkerson is very ill with stomach cancer. Owen Townsend Gordie Smith and families visited Geo Houck on Sunday. Charles Miller is quite ill. Mrs James Ott visited friends in Marengo on Wednesday. Mable Wilcox spent Sunday in Marshall with Grace. Will Stockfish went to Bringport on Saturday. Mrs Millie Martin of Wet Virginia stays a few weeks at Philip Ful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woxio
Philip Fulkerson
Owen Townsend
Gordie Smith
Geo. Houck's
Charles Miller
James Ott
Marengo Village
Mable’ Wilcox
Marshall
Grace
Will Stockfish
WILDERVILLE NOTES AND MEMORIALS HERE AND THERE
In Wilderville on July 1 Clarence Miller shows a fine new earring. Florence Miller and Edith Clark of Fredonia visit friends. Horace Gardner spent Sunday at Lyon Lake. Elmer Sanders and a friend attend Marshall graduation. Frank Clark of Fredonia visits F Thomas. Memorial notices honor James Woolsey Templeton born December 4 1872 died June 24 1898 on the home farm near Wilderville. Funeral Sunday at 3 pm officiated by Rev W S Potter and Prof G N Ellis. The large floral display reflected high esteem. John Smith born July 30 1832 Cumberland Co Pa died Eckford June 2 1898 married to MA J Ott 1858. Eight children survive with two predeceased. He moved to Michigan in 1858 lived at Eckford. He was a leader in the M E church and a trusted community figure. Funeral was well attended. Rodman S McNames born March 12 1833 He migrated to Marshall in 1858 died Jan 4 1908. Survived by a widow and son Solomon McNames of St Louis. Known for industry and church membership in the Baptist church.
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Wilderville
Clarence Miller
Florence Miller
Edith Clark
Fredonia
Horace Gardner
Lyon Lake
Elmer Sanders
Marshall
James Woolsey Templeton
Ypsilanti
Potter i
G. N. Ellis
Woolsey
J. Woolsey Templeton
Songere
John
Smith
Northumberland Co. Pa
Jaly
Eckford
Ma J. Ott
Rkedfield
J. Newton
Emma Sackett
Litchfield
Charles
Allen
Harvey
Gertrude H
Michigan
M. E. Churchood
Wnd
West Nekford
Far East
Rodman
McNames
Heechville
Canada
Marslall
Solomon McNames
St. Louis
MeNames
The
Baptist
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
We express heartfelt gratitude to the numerous friends and relatives for the many deeds of kindness shown during our recent bereavement. J. B. Busse and family extend their appreciation.
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Busse
Martriage Licenges and Battle Creek couples listed
A long list of marriages shows William H. Thomas with Lottie Fisher and many other pairs from Battle Creek and nearby towns. The article notes multiple spouses from Battle Creek, Albion, Pulaski, Reading, Chicago, Denver, Wis., Owosso, Marshall, and more, highlighting the era’s wedding notices. It mentions Normal-Bookkeeping-Shortland Summer School and a thread factory anecdote about Sir Robert Ball and Lancashire production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
John R. Reen
Albion
Anna B. Dawson
Pulaski
Elva Blair
Abbie Root
Richard F. Waters
Mary Bishop
Chicago
Eddie C. Munger
Anna Louise Rogers
Obn
W. Conner
Millie Mitchell
Victor B. Spaulding
Grace B. Carney
Benj
O. Chamberlain
Elizabeth M. Rhodes
John Osborn
Louisa C. Hormany
Denver
Wis
Frederick J. Streicher
Cattle Creek
Barbary
Normal—Bookkeeping
Shortland
Michigan Business and Normal College
Sormerly Kiag’s Business College
Battle Creek, Micherr
Zon-Phora and Women for Clerky controversy
A business man criticizes reliance on women in offices while promoting Zon-Phora as a remedy for periodic troubles. The product is pitched as making women strong and reliable and is advertised as sold by all druggists.
Great Lakes cruise ad and city noise ordinances
An ad promotes a Great Lakes steamship cruise from Cleveland and Detroit with round trip fares and an illustrated pamphlet. The text also discusses urban nuisance rules prohibiting street hawkers, whistles in city limits, noisy piano practice, and penalties for disruptive sounds.
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Coast Line
Mackinas
Great Lakes
Cleveland Air
Toledo
Detroit
Hittanré
Mich
Catarrh Cure sales pitch and endorsements note
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh case cured by Hulls Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements for Fr Cheney and mentions West Truax and other Toledo druggists. Also promotes Bacup of Figs laxative with claims of pleasant flavor and family remedy use, attributed to the California Fig Syrup Co.
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Hull
F. J. Gaeney & Co
Props
Toledo
Fr. Cheney
West &Truax
C. Walding
Kinnand Marvin
The
California Fig Syrup Co
Advancing Daily and Barbee Price Tale
Fragmentary note from W. E. Ley and Brothers hints at price action with a Binder twins reference and a promise to advance daily pricing next week as it did last week, mentioning Barbee and a looming sale or market move.
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Binder
Lia
W. E. Ley & Bos
Rheumaticure Promise in 1997 Testimonial Claim
An old testimonial ad hawks Rheumaticure as a cure for rheumatism and uric acid, claiming relief after two bottles. It cites a July 14 1997 date from Tattle Creek Michigan and features a Grand Trunk Ry booklet offer, with a car repairer in Kalamazoo listed as the sender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattle Creek
Mich
Grand Trini Ry
Duplex bath tubs offered at affordable prices for homes
A newspaper snippet promotes Duplex bath tubs as essential in every home, claiming affordability and suitability for areas without waterworks. It includes a free illustrated catalogue and address in Detroit. It also advertises Kellogg's Columbian Oil as a remedy for severe colic cramps diarrhea and related ailments, promising anti inflammatory effects without constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mufy, Co
Detroit
Mieles
Grain-O Advert Says It Replaces Coffee
An old ad promotes Grain-O as a caffeine free beverage alternative for night use. It claims sleep friendly, gentle stimulation from pure grains and positions Grain-O as a preferred drink for nervous or young people. Gift packages are suggested.
Binder Twine Shortage Warns Regular Customers
W E Bostey and Son report a binder twine shortage and say they will not sell to others this week, prioritizing their regular customers amid tight supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bostey & Son
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Bramley
Henry St
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Ontario
DeWitt
Grippe
DaWitt
Hlomer
Tokio
the Statesman and ‘the
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Frank Clark
Fredonis
F. Thomas
Robert Ball
Lancashire
Sir Robert Ball Hag Jong Alnee
Tescbers
King's Business College
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Berlin
Hans
Kalamazoo
Hirde
Msera
Colman
Forasale
A. 0
Hyde
Charlie
Renee
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