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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1897
Page
3
A chaotic, era-laden report describes Marion W. Hatton of Remuse MT and her estranged husband Theo Hart in a protracted custody and divorce dispute. The piece details a court sequence, allegations of oversold property, and distant references to Hatton’s past, all set within Spencer County and nearby towns. The narrative weaves mail, streets, and village life into a complex legal drama with no clear resolution.
A July 24 ceremony on Lake Front Park highlighted a hero’s tribute with remarks by George Ko Peck and Gov. Palmer, honoring fallen defenders amid a vast crowd along Michigan Avenue. The address recalled Lincoln’s legacy and wartime sacrifice as residents watched a sweeping public display.
Wartime era style and civic event details blend with medical cautionary notes on excessive knife use. The narrative shifts to a dramatic celebration with General Logan’s statue dedication, a large parade on Michigan Avenue, and a Coliseum ceremony ending with receptions for dignitaries and sculptor Goudeus before a vast crowd.
Obituary notes the death of United States Senator J. R. Doolittle at his daughter's home in Meyewuqual near Wisconin, age 57. It recalls his early life in Hangina near Lake Champlain, his role as a founder of the Republican Party, and his Wisconsin Senate tenure starting in 1847. Also mentions his later law practice in Chicago and residence with daughter Siew Brindell, health decline, and funeral context.
President McKinley sent to Congress a message urging a single subject revenue bill and a special commission to reform currency and banking. He calls for a nonpartisan panel to report before the next regular session, with broader economic reforms and stability priorities.
Harvey county grocer and butcher H. B. Veerhusen was trapped inside a freezing ice chest for nearly an hour when a sir, at five in the morning, left the front door open. Neighbors heard pounding, he struggled to attract help, and was later carried home and treated by a physician. He remained under care but is not considered seriously ill.
A Virginian man, Mr. Lillis, was robbed after two strangers boarded a moving train near Eagle Rock. They forced him to raise his hands at gunpoint, searched him, and took a pocketbook with a few dollars and a silver watch before forcing him to leap from the car. He survived, though badly bruised, and was found near the railroad track by a west freight train and taken to Bushanon.
Letters to Mrs Pinkham from women seeking advice on female diseases describe relief from symptoms like drag in groin dull pains and menstrual issues. The pamphlet advertises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a prompt remedy, claiming rapid relief and offering free advice from a female advisor. A testimonial from Mrs George Nunnuyuss credits the remedy with rapid relief from painful menstruation.
A garbled OCR readout references county affairs, expenses, and local events with scattered names and dates. It mentions stakes, votes, and possible public notices, but the text is largely unreadable and fragmented.
Contents list for veterinary sections on diseases of horses cattle sheep hogs dogs poultry. Mentions pages and binding notes with faded text and illegible lines. Likely a catalog page describing Part I to Part VI topics in a Bow binding edition.
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