Rain scarce and harvest fears loom over night fields
Farmers seek rain as oat harvest proceeds amid forecasts of dry spells. A Jackson weather prophet predicts rain after September 20, while locals attend lectures and events at the opera house. Reports note crosswalks cleaned, postal rate changes, local improvements, and a wave of community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
the Knights of Labor
Amputation Looms After Railroad Accident
William Steavens, 23, and his younger brother tried to board a Michigan Central freight train at Wheatfield. William’s legs were crushed, forcing potential amputation. He was taken to his home near Goguac Road after initial treatment. doctors hesitated to operate due to weak pulse and shock, with prognosis uncertain as of noon.
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Dickinson
Burmet
Ayr
W. Bradford
F. I. Dickinson
Eare
Bradford
Dicksinson
Buffalo
Wm. Steavens
Michigan Central Railroad
Wheatfield
William
Cereson
Folka
Goguac
Peter Crosby
Steavena
French
Hia
Lampredax
Davia
Steavens
Absalom Cargill
R. C. Moon
Social Notes and Visiting Visitors in the City
A long list of locals and visitors appears in city social notes. Names include J J Dolan of Chicago visiting, Miss Edna Ford of Mason, Miss Carrie Rowley visiting relatives, L P Hubbard leaving for Iowa, China Davel moving to Battle Creek, Mrs Wm Raymond visiting Battle Creek, and many others from Albion, Detroit, Jackson, Albion and beyond. Several trips and visits to Bay View, Lansing, Milwaukee, Rochester, and New York City are noted, along with camp outings at Lyon Lake and a California trip by David Walkinghaw and Henry Walkinghaw and wives. Funeral and illness updates touch Geo Woodruff, brother in Adrian, and the Beattie, W T residents later referenced.
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Mary Dickey
New York City
Europe
Missen Devereux
Chicago
H. A. Hodgeman
Bellevue
J. Marahali
Brockway
Bay View
Mra
F. J. Milla
Detroit
Thos, O'Leary
Lizzie
Decatur
Wm. Reilly
Lansing
la Vergne Halbert
Molly
Biawister
Chas, Woagland
Auburn
N. Y
Henry Honglynd
Fredonia
Messia
C. E. Gorham
Joy
C. Montgomery
D. A. Joy
Lyon Lake
Mise Euth Reilly
Rochester
New York
A. K. Hoff
Toledo
Seman
F. Vogel
Adrian
Geo. Woodruff
Leonard Host
St. Johns
Mich
Michigan
Thin City
Mareball
Death of Will J Hyde at Lyon Lake camping party
News brief notes the death of Will J Hyde, son of Hon A O Blyde, who died this afternoon while visiting a camping party at Lyon Lake. Also mentions upcoming People’s Popular Star course entertainment and a glowing review of Miss Kate Field’s lecture “The Mormon Monster” from the Boston Globe and Washington Capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Blyde
Lyon Lake
Noona
Kate Field
Boston
Miss Field
Aha
Washington
D. C
American Lyceum
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Hriday
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Draggiat
Marshall
Miah
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Arahril
Lola
Laken
Previnwa
Jackson
Floyd
Convie Canter
Bidtney Tremble
D. 8. Beach
Samuel Troyt
Mina Kate Field
Agi
F.M. Foote
Ceresea
P. A. Spicer
Akjeaily
H. Wetmors
Wetmore & Morse
Oakridge Cemetery
Gall Lake
Devil's Lake
Michigan Central Road
Philadelphia
Ander
A.J. van D Dusen
Hanover Street
Geo. H. van Valin
B. C. Moon
Thomas Sprague
LeRoy
Bogardua
Kalamazoo Gazette
E. T. Marston
Monroa Center
Grand Traverse
Ec Uty
Peinful Iies
Lorenzo Marston
Marengo
Central Michigan
California
Detroit Journal
Bradbury
State Street
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Earl Browne
Maus Peters
Ed ‘MM. Webster
E. J. Marshall
Chav. Hart
Frank Lightner
Joseph Noyis
Jamen’ Moses
W.F. Cyorch
Wm. C. Pringle
Benmore Street
Pladé
Esgle Opera House
Michael Tracy
Baltimore
Andrew Strokel
East Saginaw
Thos, Cox
Cincinnati
Edward Raymond
Owshaft Neb
Chas
A. Eisenhart
York
Charley
Ald Bay
Dorthers
Athens Tintes
J. C. Moon
Fred Russell
Tarrytown
Great Croton
J. A. Lateha
Fred'a Plana
Geroge Graham
Greenastreet
Georgina Graham
J. F. Walton
Albion Republican
Leonard Kinney
Harvey Mann
Houth Superior Street
Mr. K
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Evan
Battle Creek
Tolliver
H. 8. Wilson
Marshall Church
Hind
Gge the Suprement
Excelsior Commandery No
Order of the R. C
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L. Warren
J. W. Montagna
E. W. Hollon
Fred Vogel
W. H. Alexander
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J. Fish
Sentinel
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Board of Trade
Siena
F. H. Calcott & Co
Tekonsha News
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Busines Os
Liabla
Sogretiea
Albion
Tabernacles
Thomas Harrison
Jas. Smart
Michigan State
de. Petty
Michigan Christian Advocate
Harrison
H. W. Mosher
E. N. Pareons
Albrun
Boteman
Martin Amber
Newton
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Resco
Bia
Hiram Rider
Tae
Aiter
Padarat
W.m H. Faulkner
J. J. Dolan
Miss Edna Ford
Mason
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Misa Carrie Rowley
Ypatlanti
L. P. Hubbard Acon
Iowa
China Davel
Wm. Raymond
W. H. Bond
Mnson City
Wiy
Miss Allen Hungerford
Mia. Geo. Boughton
Misa Lola , Danbar
Owosso, Miah
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Florence M. Wilcox
Emma Gregory
John Hogan
Ireland
Wm. Martin's
Geo. Marshall
C. C. Wheeler
Jon Parsons
Threaty
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Coldwater
Carria Watson
Milwaukee
Emma Gykes
Warren Comstock
Grace
Kansas City, Mo
Dr. O,c, Comstock
Fred Ward
Rolland
Mira Nettie Bostwick
Grand Rapids
Mrs. D. Connor
Valley City, Dak
Robi. Connor
David
Henry Walkinghaw
D. C. Ross
O. Buckingham
Thos. Burke and Girl
Beattie
W.T
Ware
D.C
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Ringing
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Geo
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P. A
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Oxey
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Winsur
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R. Builer
State St. Residenca
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Nicholas Weverenx
Cronin Bros
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Thomas Cronin
Grand Rapids Furniture
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