Eaton County Farmer Admits Wife Murder After Body Found
In Charlotte, a Windsor township farmer confessed to killing his wife on January 6, 1905, after authorities uncovered her body buried under a shed on the Lonsberry farm. His mother had previously accused him, prompting renewed investigation and a formal confession.
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Sion
Charlotte
Mick
Sal
W. B. Lonsverry
Raton
Warrans
Tie
Lonsberry
Windsor Township
Bia
Khe
Donovan
Ranshkerry
Windsor
Loneberry
Robert ‘Fuller
Laneberry
Lanaberry
Eforts
Sherif Bursett
Diamondale
Picnic at Lee Lake Draws Marshall Guests
The Stanley Grange picnic at Lee Lake drew modest attendance but all attendees reported enjoying the day. Mrs Nelson Francisco and daughter Merlab joined by Mrs Frank Townsend Miss Minnie Heliker and Miss Ruth Repp of Marshall were among those present.
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Stanley Grange
Lee Lake
Nelson Francisco
Merlab
Frank Townsend
Minnie Heliker
Ruth Repp
Marshall
No Beer Dumped Into River Fake Story Debunked
A bogus report claimed Joseph Gramier of Eagle Brewery dumped beer into a river to dodge revenue stamps. The Statesman and other papers branded the tale a fake after an Evening Statesman investigation. The issue centers on brewery bookkeeping, not actual illicit disposal of beer.
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Talthe
Johnson
Joseph Gramier
Eagle _ Brewery
Trath
Grawer
Hagle Brewery
Perrinville
Evening Statesman
Focal
The
Statesman
Offeralln
Idcal
Gramer
Autoists Narrow Escape In Albion Car Crash
A high speed mishap on Michigan Avenue in Albion sent RM Mounteer and three passengers tumbling when a rear wheel broke off. August Baader suffered internal injuries and may not recover. Frank Howe and Mr Holland were injured but less seriously. Mounteer escaped with minor bruises as the car was wrecked and likely headed for the junk pile.
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RM. Mounteer
Michigan Avenue
Albion
Mr. Mounteer
Mcanteer
August Baader
Frank Howe
Mr. Holland
Wen
Thie
Mr. Baader
Howe
Mounteer
Local Neighbor Seeks Courtesy Over Profanity Complaints
An encounter in Hawaii features a mother urging the attorney general to address a neighbor child’s foul language in front of her own children. The official questions the child’s age while the mother insists the boy’s swearing is as sharp as his father’s. Ed Carl and family camp at Lyon Lake.
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Hawaii
Ed Carl
Chizage
Lyon Lake
Jackson to remain important point on the M C railroad
Jackson Michigan July 20. Officials insist Jackson will stay a key division point on the Michigan Central line between Detroit and Chicago. They dispute Kalamazoo as a division site, citing shops remain and repair work needing Jackson. Affected branches L S M S and Northern System continue operations, with Kalamazoo's grade-separation issues cited as hindrance.
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Jackson
Mich
M. C
Detroit
Chicago
Asiengan Central
Kalamarzy
Thin Rairoad
Varlowe
Michigan Central
Kalamazoo
State Railroad Commission
Helamazha
Fortune Letter From Siam Foreshadows Fraud Plot
A Marshall businessman received a penny-farthing letter from Siam claiming a Kaa dian subject in a Spanish prison possesses cash hidden in Jamaica. It alleges a Russian left $480,000, with $166,000 to be forwarded to help his daughter, enticing immediate cable replies. The missive resembles a classic advance fraud setup and will be referred to the post office.
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Marshall Business
Siam
Aemaica
Fipala
Postoffice
Battle Creek Delegates Push Calhoun County Valuation Fight
Five delegates from Calhoun County head to Lansing to press for higher county valuations or raise Jackson and Kalamazoo figures. Assessor G B Ashley and Supervisor C A Lewonard traveled to Jackson to study valuations, with a similar trip planned to Kalamazoo. In 1905 Calhoun was valued at 49,402,371, higher than Jackson or Kalamazoo, despite their larger cities and property. A snoring cure ad fragment follows the notice.
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Maunoun County
State Equalization Board
Lensing
Battle Creek
Jackson
Kalamazoo
G. GB. Ashley
C. A. Lewonard
Albion
Kalewaroo
County Board of Equalization
Jackson County
Kalamazoo County
Adea
New Mortgage Tax Law Cuts County Revenue Impact
Lansing reports debate over a new mortgage tax plan that splits specific taxes between state and counties. About 50 million dollars in mortgages in northern Michigan could raise property values elsewhere, increasing local taxes while not aiding county revenues. Authorities weigh which mortgages can be taxed and how exemptions apply, as auditors and attorneys general respond to widespread questions about the law.
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Lansing
Mich
Fuller
Attorney Sentral
Auditor General
Maaey
Fragmented Adgin and ive story survives in garbled transcript
An unclear historical text fragment from Little New Westan Newscreee presents a corrupted version of creation and Adam and Eve narrative. The passage contains mis-spellings and missing words, making precise meaning unreliable but indicating a religious or mythic origin story.
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Adam Bu
Wade
Lomas Endorses Judge North for Supreme Bench Seat
At a Calhoun County Bar association meeting in Battle Creek strong resolutions urged Judge W. H. North of this city as a candidate to fill the vacancy on the supreme bench caused by Justice Hooker's death. A committee will present the resolutions to Governor Osborne in Lansing. Debate noted that Governor Steere may have already been appointed to fill Hooker's place, and the bar emphasized Calhoun County's lack of representation on the court.
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Calhoun-County Bar. Association
Battle Creek
W. H. North
Supreme Bench
Frank A. Hooker
Bar Association
Osborne Sponds
Steere
Sault Ste. Marie
Justice Hooker
Joseph Hooper
Calhoun County
W.S. Powers
Chrcsit Court
Tocpar
Calhoun
Supreme Court
Justice Graves
Jess Prestize
Congress
Tconeist
H. P. Stewart
Jesse Arthur
Lansing
Pulaski Woman Victim of Robbery Near Albion Farm Road
Mrs Neirpass of Pulaski was robbed while driving home from Albion. A man she had passed jumped on her light wagon and stole groceries. She threatened to shoot and the thief fled. Police were alerted and prepared to pursue charges.
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Albion
Neirpass
Pulaski
Gene Tager
County Records and Bankruptcy Orders Take Note
County records show a marriage license for John Cousins and Margaret Bagby. Divorce cases list Truex v Truex and Nina Church v Church, with probate calendars noting closing claims for multiple estates and adjournments. Fred OC. Arthur of Detroit visits W. H. Arthur’s as court dispositions proceed.
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John Cousins
California
Margaret Bagby
Covington, Ky
Maria Taylor
Elizabeth Cooler
Alonzo EB. Hayes
Mary EH. Ashley
Clalmaret
Mary Denibseny
John Wilkins
Asie
Jnvente Court
Larey Elder
de Hopuente&itd
Chicago Woman Drowned Last Night at Gull Lake
Mrs. Archie J. Jones of Chicago, visiting Gull Lake with friends, drowned when she fell from a launch owned by Col. Walter Butterfield while attempting to change seats. The body had not been recovered by early morning as search efforts continued.
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Archie J. Jones
Chicago
Gull Jake
Col
Walter Butterfield
Battlereek
Progress and Misery in Civilized Life
A historical reflection warns that civilization brings comforts and knowledge but also harms. It notes houses spreading tuberculosis, printing causing eye strain, alphabet enabling knowledge but increasing fatigue, and labor division disrupting balance. It argues against returning to nature yet urges forward progress with improved ventilation and eye care, citing Scotland and England as examples of broader social effects.
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Bouses Thay
Fisher
New York
Chris- Tee Adrasuie
Parishioners Adopt Waste Paper Plan for Church Organ
Waste paper collection is organized by Hauwell parishioners to raise funds for a new church organ. Members will gather paper from homes on set days and sell it to a binder to support the project.
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Hauwell
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