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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1888
Page
8
A Vermontville widow reports a burglary in Flint and locals plan bear traps to combat thieves. Sturgia boys earn $18 frog hunting, while a Grand Rapids area figure faces court for wine and horse trouble. Community events touch schools, rail service, and a wave of small-town incidents across Michigan.
Senator Turple proposes a yearly published "Register of Labor" listing skilled mechanics and artisans from across states and territories. The directory, modeled after army and navy lists, would include names and addresses, be updated annually, and replace retirees from each locality.
Cyclone devastates Argonia Kansas damaging a church hotel and shops with several injuries. Post office opens at Cawthon Williamson. Robert A Cawthon named postmaster. Famea D Jenkins named agent for the Indian agency in Dakota. Parrot dies in Poughkeepsie after singing and speaks three languages. Europe issues a new coin bearing the German emperor’s profile. Stock rumors prompt proposed rewards for detection. Washington territory voids woman suffrage act as unconstitutional. Seven day US and Canada business failures total 225. Erie murder trial arguments center on common law privilege. Kate Bishop in Australia wears silver bracelet. sister previously locked it. Shipwreck tragedy with missing crews referenced. Various regional clerical and political changes noted. Crops improve in the northwest. mortgage for Cleveland to Youngstown rail project. National Butchers elect officers. Detroit hosts next convention. Veteran officials and local tragedies recounted. multiple homicides and drownings cited. London reports homes for poor working girls. drownings in Detroit river. lightning strike in Hammond. Ballot bribery case in Jackson County results and local political notes. Blaine residence break-in reported. azalon matter and New York brewers strike updates.
A river party in honor of Governor Rusk and General Fairchild drew notable guests. A Russian expedition reportedly planned to ascend Mount Ararat to seek Noahs Ark remnants. Frank Melfrier of Eramot Wisconsin shot and hanged himself in a personal crisis at age 63, leaving a wife and five children. Mrs H H Wally of Blue Mound reportedly split her money with husband and son before cutting her throat. Northern Wisconsin saw mining shutdowns due to high water but most mines reopened. Thomas Burns of Thibique Iowa died lifting a stone for a wagon. E V Rhoades, cashier of First National Bank of Saint Paris Ohio, was arrested for embezzlement and faces May 1 hearing. Pittsburg Phil reportedly won 15000 at Gravesend. With Gen Sheridan ill, the delegation to invite President Cleveland to the Cincinnati Centennial on July 4 postponed. In St Croix Wisconsin officials found about 1000 old land patents from 1850-1854 signed by Buchanan still valid. The visible wheat stock May 20 stood at 27062485 bushels, down 1859763 from last Saturday.
A severe storm Sunday night struck South Des Moines Sevasto and Bloomfield townships with hailstones from baselnut to hen egg size. Drifts two to four feet deep blocked yards and damaged gardens fruit trees and vegetables. Widespread destruction along the J evern Sevastopol area left two houses with intact windows. hail penetrated glass in other homes.
A severe rainstorm with wind and large hail swept Kan as May 20. Cloud and Clay counties suffered the worst damage with hail three feet deep in places. Grain ruined, roofs torn, cattle injured. Two families swept away by flood. three children drowned. Solomon River at Brockton rose over a mile wide.
Sunday morning the body of Daniel Wilford was found in a well half a mile from his Vinton home. Marks on his head indicated murder. Suspicion fell on Dan Ridge, last seen with Wilford, who later killed himself after arrest in Republican City, Nebraska. Financial market prices follow, including wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, and livestock, with regional market notes and commodity quotes.
Marshall Mick records Rysdyk Duroc line stock with foaled 1685 and 1851 references, detailing dam lines to Elaine and Fiditor, and noting connections to Bermuda, Harold, and Maid pedigrees. Includes Gold era Standard lines and a Rockville Boy entry with Kentucky Prince lineage and a Fourteen-dollar injury note.
A regional retailer notes the Jaxon Cracker is gaining lead in stores nationwide, with strong demand and expanding shelf presence. Industry observers anticipate continued growth as distribution widens and consumer interest remains high.
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