Van Fleet Promotes Charitable Saloon Plan in Lee
W B Van Fleet seeks a Lee township saloon permit while asserting charity as a core motive. He claims to be temperate and proposes a modern, well equipped establishment, denies hiring Cushman or Harwood, and offers $75 to churches if granted. The Statesman questions feasibility and criticizes the plan as unlikely to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. van Fleet
Township Board
Lee
Waa
Evening Statesman
van Fleet
Thes Township Board
Elmer Cushman
Leonard Harwood
Cushman
Harwood
van Led
Mana
Hay
van Fieet
Ani
Vane Fleet
Battle Creek
Statesman
Rom
Pattle
Ma A Cherchy
VanFleet
Tventy
Marshall Saloons Targeted After Excessive Drinking
Sheriff Laverne Fonda vows action after reports of widespread drunkenness in Marshall following saloon reopenings. He plans subpoenas for intoxicated individuals and seeks to strip licenses of violators, while warning dry measures may follow if the county fails to halt the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Battle Creek
Laverne Fonda
The
Enquirer
Best All Round Student Earns Marshall High Scholarship
Miss Addie Kline of Marshall High School wins a Kalmazoo College scholarship as the best all around student of the class. Friends applaud her honors while Starshall High School takes pride in her achievement. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claim to relieve feverishness headaches teething disorders and regulate bowels. They say the powders destroy worms and break up colds in two days. Used by mothers for 22 years. Sample free by A. G. Olmsted LeRoy N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Kline
Marshall High School
Kalatmazoo Colleges
Miss Kline
Starshall High School
Gray
Olmwied
LeRoy
Farmer Critiques Canadian Reciprocity Pact
A farmer speaks against the Canadian reciprocity agreement, arguing it favors manufacturers over farmers. He notes free admission for cattle, hogs, sheep, and other animals, but duties on meats and dairy products. He cites duties on wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, and various processed foods, claiming consumers bear higher costs while producers face higher input prices.
Alleged Drain Obstruction Linked to Levi Page
The Lake of the Woods drain troubles Levi Page as he faces a $25 fine in Justice Lane's court for obstruction. A warrant by Justice Luge followed an accusation by Adpa VanArman that Page’s cattle pasturing on nearby land caused dirt to cave in and block the waterway. Deputy Sheriff Smith to serve warrant. case set after the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wools
Levi Page
Lee Township
Page
Lake of the Woods
Smith
Marriage of Dr Frank D Patterson in Colorado Springs
Dr Frank Dean Patterson formerly of this city wed Miss Cornelia Baumeister of Falcon Colorado in Hillsdale Congregational church Colorado Springs on Wednesday June 28. Ceremony led by Rev G Leo Patterson brother of the groom. The couple received hearty congratulations and gifts and then headed to Pueblo where the doctor practices medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dean Patterson
Cornelia Baumeister
Falcon
Calo
Hills
Bale Congregational Church
Colorado Springs
G. Leo Patterson
Puello
Death of Mrs Woodley of Eckford at Nichols Hospital
Mrs. Robert Woodley of Eckford died at Nichols hospital Battle Creek last evening at 7 46 after illness following a U L S S union event at Ray Haigat s Eckford. Remains to arrive on the 11 95 train tomorrow morning. Funeral at Hast Nekiard church tomorrow at 2 00. Interment in East Eckford cemetery. She leaves many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Woodley
Eckford
Hast Nekiard
East Eckford
Fourth of July safety push reduces deaths and injuries
National move toward sane fireworks cuts losses with 23 deaths nationwide and 1 755 injuries through the holiday period. President Taft endorsed the campaign as parades and public displays continued, while Battle Creek reported 56 000 attendees and one serious injury to John Strauss during a day of flights by aviator C W Bonney and other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sane Fourth
Taft
Ohio
Indiana
America
Fetanus
Battle Creek
John Strauss
Ithaca
Mich
C. W. Bonney
Dayton
Earning Four Percent Interest At Central National Bank
A promotional notice explains saving trends at Central National Bank of Battle Creek. It compares small savings to rowing with a steady current and describes easy ways to start with $1 or more and earn four percent interest compounded quarterly by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central National Bank of
Battle Creek
Quiet Fourth Observed In Marshall Amid Holiday Calm
The Fourth of July brought a calm in Marshall with banks and shops closed and few citizens venturing out. Celebration continued nearby at Battle Creek and Lyon Lake drawing many visitors, while sunrise salutes and modest fireworks marked the day before a quiet evening of gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starshail
Battle Creek
Lyon
Vas
Sucklix Arnica Salve Offered by Merida Carptenter
An old notice describes a salve box carried by E. J. Lopez of Merida New Mexico, touting Arnica salve for wounds burns boils eruptions and skin ailments. It promotes 25 cents at J W Bradshaw's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sucklix
Lopez
Merida
J. W. Bradshaw's
Modern Woodmen Plans Readjustment of Rates
The Modern Woodmen of America calls a special Chicago meeting for January to consider readjustment of rates to meet the new uniform fraternal insurance law. Ten states already enforce the law, likely prompting a rate increase within three years to maintain compliance and avoid legal complications. The group, with over a million members, would face significant impact across its largest membership region, including Illinois and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern
Woodmen of America
Chicago
Madero Woodmen
Ilnoir
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Claims Quick Foot Relief
An old penny phonetic advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder to shake into shoes. It promises relief from hot tired aching feet, swelling, and sweating, claiming easier walking. Free sample offer and address listed with a sales note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. X
Elevator Fire Destroys McLane Swift Elevator Co.
Battle Creek July 1 The immense wheat elevator of the McLane Swift Elevator Co was totally destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. Loss estimated at 45000 dollars for building and 15909 for contents including corn wheat and oats. Fire discovered about 1830 and flames spread before department arrived. Cause believed to be from a defective wire. Property well insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Evening Statesman
McLane-Swift Elevator Co
Cured? Focal Treatments Fail for Ear Catarrh Claims
An ad-like medical notice touts remedies for catarrh and mucous lining inflammation of the Eustachian tubes. It promises a bond payout for cases believed cured by internal tonics and external applications, with references to Cheney & Co and circulating brochures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tata
Walery
Halle Gataeek
Circolacs
Cheney& CO. Co
Conatl
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WM. H Vanfleet
Sheriff
Marshal
Sheri Fonda Denice
Patterson Haarried
Colo
RS. Woodley
Freworks
Torpadoes
Toy Pistola
Ieee
American Medital Association
Chom Leser
Infante
Falder
Mall
Allen
Koch's
Tes Marsuaen Statesman
the Evening Statesman
Statesman Company
Ebrosa
Marshal Statesman
Halamazoo Evening Telegraph
Marshall Statesman
the Statesman Company
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