Van Fleet aims for a temperance saloon in Lee township
The Statesman reports on WH Van Fleet’s interview declaring he plans a 40 by 80 foot saloon in Lee township with bar fixtures to be run lawfully and temperately. He denounces rumors of heavy church donations and insists profits would aid charity while acknowledging possible legal action if blocked. The paper remains skeptical yet notes his claimed reformist aim and charitable pledges.
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Geationan
Lee
Yteas
Mehl
Thor
Waderstood
Wr van ‘Leet
Elmer Cushman
Leonard Harwood
Cushman
Harwood
van Wiest Gaya
van Pleet
van. Leet
van Piest
Hin van Fleet
Battle Creek
Mattras
Delaras
Statesman Vermis
Wan Fleet
Statesman
van Picat
Millenium
van Plest Sin
Cote
Bowaenty
VaiPreet
Nist
Contess
Marshall Sheriff Denies Wide Open Saloons Claim
In Marshall, Sheriff Laverne Fonda disputes a charge of widespread saloon closings amid revived drinking. He says two minor businesses closed due to drunkenness. a local paper overstates events. The Statesman condemns libel and urges fair reporting while noting no broad closure trend.
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Marshall Evso
Battle Creek
Sherif Laverne Fonda
Sherif’ Ja
The
Enquirer
Marahail
Melor
Cid
Marsha
Douibreza
Fonda
Marshall
Dipuless
Statesman
Guy the Lessi
Statesman 14
Best All Round Student Honored at Marshall High
Addie Kiine named best all around student in the 1911 Marshall High School class. She won a scholarship to Kalamazoo College as friends celebrate the honor. Marshall High School beams with pride at her achievement and the community outlook. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children advertised as fever relief and teething aid with a free sample offer and price.
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Addie Kiine
Marshall High
Kalamazoo College
Gray
Sted
LeRoy
N. Y
Farmers Against Packer Control In Tariff Debate
A skeptical view argues tariff policy favors millers and packers over farmers, granting raw materials duty free but imposing duties on finished foods. It cites meat, wheat, corn, oats, and dairy products as examples where producers bear costs while consumers pay higher prices, urging fairer treatment for farmers in the system.
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Manus
Fis Weal Trust
Obstruction Charge In Lake of the Woods Drain Case
Levi Page, principal beneficiary of the Lake of the Woods drain, was fined 25 dollars for obstructing the drain. A new warrant was issued for Page by Justice Lane, and Adag VanArman, who bought land in Leestown, pasture cattle along the drain causing piles of dirt to cave in, blocking the waterway. Deputy Sheriff Smith was to serve the warrant, with the case set to be heard after the Fourth.
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Lake of the Woods
Levi Page
Page
Justice Lane
Pogo
Adag VanArman
Leestownshin
Smith
Safer Glorious Fourth Amid Lower Injury Toll
Taft urged restraint as fireworks remained popular nationwide. The piece notes fewer injuries and deaths than previous years, contrasting with earlier disasters, and praises the shift toward safer, community celebrations while urging ongoing vigilance.
Central Bank of Battle Creek Promises Low Interest
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss deposits and accounts with low interest. Mentions Bank of Battle Creek and a suggestion to open an account with small amounts and save, noting a four percent rate compounded quarterly. Contextual and unclear details remain.
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Battle’ Creek
Dr Patterson Married in Colo Colorado Springs nuptials abroad
News reaches here of the marriage of Dr Frank Dean Patterson formerly of this city to Miss Corneila Baumeister of Falcon. The ceremony was held at Hilledale Congregational church in Colorado Springs on Wednesday June 28 by Rev G Leo Patterson. The couple will reside in Pueblo where the doctor will practice medicine.
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Frank Dean Patterson
Corneila Baumeister
Falcon
Hilledale Congregational Church
Colorado Springs
Hev. G. Leo Patterson
Pueblo
Death of Mrs Woodley Ivy of Eckford at Battle Creek
Mrs Robert Wood Ivy of Eckford died at Nichols hospital in Battle Creek last evening at 7:40. She attended the union of the E U L and at Ray Halghu's in Eckford before illness. She was taken home and then to Nichols hospital Monday after a failed operation Tuesday. The remains will arrive by the 11 06 train tomorrow. Funeral at East Eckford church tomorrow at 1 98 o'clock with interment in East Eckford cemetery. She leaves a large circle of friends in mourning.
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Robert Wood
Ivy
Eckford
Nichols Hospital
Battle Creek
Woodley
Union of the
Ray Halghu
Nicholy Hospital
East Eckford
Battie Creek Fourth of July Celebrations Draw Massive Crowd
The Battie Creek celebration drew about 50,058 spectators with aviator C. W. Bonney from Dayton delivering a key sight. Only one person, John Strauss of Ithaca, Mick, was seriously hurt when struck by a car, breaking an arm and sustaining internal injuries amid a day of sports and fireworks.
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Battie Creek
John Strauss
Ithaca
Mick
C. W. Bonney
Dayton
Quiet Fourth Day in Marshall Town Observes Holiday Calm
The Fourth of July in Marshall passed with a notably quiet tone as downtown commerce and offices closed for the holiday. Residents enjoyed riverfront spots along the Batife Creek and lakes as small towns rose at sunrise with patriotic activity. Evening gatherings filled homes across the city and few fireworks marks were reported.
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Tha Holley
Ciy
Batife Creek
Najehtering
Lyan Gelmg
Modern Woodmen Wall Adjust Rates Across States
The Modern Woodmen of America, the largest fraternal order, held a special Chicago meeting to study rate adjustments required by a new uniform fraternal insurance law. With over a million members, mainly in Illinois and nearby states, changes could unfold over three years, amid legal complexities.
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Worldmet
America
Tte
Leidi Chicago
Theater Pael
Statvata
Jjnc
Ihabia
Archaic Medical Remedies Advertised by Local Publisher
Fragmentary note promotes arnica silver as a universal healer for cuts burns ulcers and sores. Mentions B. 2 Loaper car painter of Marilla N and J. W Bradshaw as sources. Describes great healer of urns bolls chapped hands fever sores and other ailments with a strange claim of never having a wound.
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Beckiin
Marilla
J. W Bradshaw
Allen's Foot Ease advertisement and claims
In a pinch use Allen's Foot Ease powder to shake into shoes. It relieves hot, tired, aching feet and swelling, making walking easier. Claims to ease burning stings and provide relief for foot pain. Sample free offers advertised with a mailing address in New York. Also mentions trunks and valises at a store.
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Allen
Leftoy
Elevator Fire Destroys MiLane-Swift Elevator at Battle Creek
Fire destroyed the immense MiLane-Swift Elevator Co building at Battle Creek in the early hours. Estimated loss runs to $45,000 for the building and $15,000 for contents mainly corn wheat and oats. Cause believed to be a defective wire starting in a room above the grain bins. Property well insured.
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Paula Greek
Statesalan
MiLane-Swifh Elevator, Co
Deafness Cure Ad Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for proof that Hall's Catarrh Cure can treat deafness or nasal conditions. It warns of a chronic ear nose and throat issue related to the Eustachian tube and invites readers to send for circulars from Gerney & Co, Toledo.
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Thes Camaae
aDine
Calarch
Hall
Tae Halls
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