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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1895
Page
8
A garbled OCR markets section lists wheat July and December futures with varied prices, noting frost and weather impacts. Several lines mention dairy fruit produce, with scattered firm prices and farm notices. a separate item reports a warehouse fire in Duluth causing substantial losses and local letters and notices.
Reports from GARaina Michigan July 10 show wheat harvests across the state totaling over 1,100 records. yields projected at 88 bushels statewide with significant regional variations and drought driving a drop from historical averages. Corn and potatoes show some resilience, but frost and April-June drought threaten overall prospects. apples and peaches outlook remains cautious. North Muskegon reports a major forest fire outbreak, with homes and crops at risk and smoke hampering firefighting efforts. several structures may burn with crops already destroyed and rain needed to limit further damage.
A special agent of Fidelity Life Insurance and a Philadelphia detective search in Motmus Dervoir for evidence of Mrs Pizel's children feared murdered by HH Holmes serving time in a Pennsylvania prison for policy fraud. Trace found in Cincinnati. families rumored linked to a Knights of Pythias dispute in Detroit. Other items note a deaf mute instructors convention in Fur and a suicide near Lincoln Harbor with unknown identity. Grand Rapids furniture sale opens with numerous bayors and agents.
Bay City and Adrian Mich July reports note organized bike caravans forming in blind towns to ride to the city for the Mest event on July 22. George W Hort of West Bay City leads a 130-rider party set to depart the 13th, escorted by 900 wheels. Dispatches say major racing teams plan to visit and contact, with private house arrangements for participants.
A patchwork page details a farmer near Marshall reporting a strange floating object in a field, a gun misfire, and a toy statue damaged during the event. The Fourth of July celebration on Lewis lawn is praised as a success with music and community activities. Various residents and visitors from Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Parma, and Chicago are listed with readings, calls, and greetings in Albonoma Parma, plus weddings, births, and obituaries.
Farmers along the Central and G., 3. & M. railroads stay busy amid reports of drought and fears of ruin. Local events include fundraising for the Childrens Home in Benton Harbor, Junior Christian Endeavor activities, and community notices. A shore of small incidents and community updates, plus a note on Chamberlains Cough Remedy and local figures visiting.
The community gathering under Civic Aid and ally of Mrs Pelter Van Sicklex drew a large crowd July 4. A whore lause and youth dances filled the afternoon as refreshments and a concert by Lakes' orchestra followed. Over fifteen dollars was added to local society funds.
Burlington July reports visitors from Greenville and Marshall. Local gatherings drew large crowds at Lee Lake with a Sunday private event seen as well attended. Edith Hurat and sister from Chicago attended events. Willis Hally and W. B. Bacon moved to Tekoushi for work. A town gathering featured games, music, and a civic ritual with broad community participation.
July 14 community update from Willers area includes weather hints, social visits, a Bible study discussion led by Reverend Geo I, and a hanging of a lamp. Report notes a break in at Willers, with theft of tack, candy, and other goods valued around $20. Elevator modernization and Willers team relocation mentioned. Local social items include Julia Plaree Falirtia at Fairton Rent Buffalo and a missing persons photo from West Bek fort ill home of Mrs Warr.
The Ring Creek church plans a Sunday service themed The Resurrection Burials on July 14. Pastor A. Bygrn invites all to attend, emphasizing the Bible as the foundation of the event.
An old advertisement mix notes Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder with prize medals and a health claim about deafness cures. It also includes land sale notices by The CG S Gravey Land Company and mentions Clark County land offerings in Chicago and nearby areas. The piece blends consumer goods promotion with property listings and circulars.
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