06 Jul 1888
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1888
Page
1
A fragmented editorial recalls a correction issued by The Statesman after misnaming a gentleman linked to Markham and his horses. The piece discusses self defense rhetoric, a public quarrel over accuracy, and the newspaper’s stance on naming readers and neighbors amid a loud, strained exchange.
A fragmented 19th century Marshall column recalls a staged theater disturbance over an entertainer and local opposition, a cow illness episode at Postmaster Parsons, and a fatal knife attack by Ridward Bostick during a whisky party. It also notes a Central to Antioch Dexter collision and a draft on presidential electors.
The latest local items report a pastor absence at Trinity Church, Sunday programs at Evan Elens Church in English, a powder burn accident to a juvenile at the 4th, Leo Heller’s drowning in Jackson, a June 4 incident, and the Sherman auction of M J Alexander estate with multiple property sales on Spruce and Balmazoo avenues.
July holiday excursionists returning on the C M J train to Gull Lake faced a delayed arrival at Yorkville after a rain excuse failed to appear on time. An attempted running switch misfired, the engine tender collided with a coach causing a burst tank and a damaged platform while passengers were shaken but mostly uninjured. Telegraphs could not reach Augusta until the engine hurried there for assistance.
An obituary recounts the life of David Patterson aged 74 of Eckford Calhoun County Mich born March 1 in Centreville Alleghany Co NY. He endured years of travel and settlement in New York Ontario Michigan, married Harriet N Walte of Springwater, helped found Eckford farms, served as a Republican advocate and Free-will Baptist, and left four surviving children with one son deceased in childhood.
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