Jottings From Marshall Area News Headlines
A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hamilton. Bishop Grant of Indianapolis will preach at the A. M. E. church. The marriage of Paul Geddes and Ora Kipp in Battle Creek. Probate court case on the estate of Nancy and Smith. County crop reports note wheat decline but gardens improve. School events and commencement notices include the istate Normal college and alumni reunions. State politics include Battle Creek special election and G A R encampment results. Weather damage reported from Sunday storm. University of Michigan fellowship news and a large Maccabee celebration in Charlotte.
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Paul Geddes
Ora Kipp
Battle Creek
Nancy
Smith
Taitala
Th Park
Ofte of
Marshall
Piscators
Calhoun County
Hindelong
Callahan
Istate Normal College
Ypsilanti
Marshall and
Conservatory of Music
Holy City
Presbyterian
Pilgrim Publishing Co
University of Michigan
Board of Regents
Twain slander claims and Rev Johnson referenced in church note
The speaker defended Twain’s conduct while condemning slander against church workers abroad, naming other guilty parties. Rev. Johnson once led the local Presbyterian church, drawing reader interest. Wm H Bliss of Sheridan died Saturday night after a day of duties and a trip to Albion, aged 58, survived by a wife and three children.
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Twain
Rev. Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Wm. H. Bliss
Sheridan
Tohia
Albion
Plethoric Purses of the Gilded Era
A hundred years ago the largest fortunes in the United States stood around 250000 dollars. Today several fortunes exceed 200 million dollars, marking a dramatic rise in wealth and the scale of American fortunes across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Anecdotes of Postcards and a Cheese Filled Room
A Triest anecdote contrasts a painter asked for a painted postcard with a reply offering a thousand franc note, both flattered by the request. A late-life marriage tale follows, revealing a locked room full of cheeses bought for past lovers, prompting the wife's rueful remark about bread and cheese for every man who kissed her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwvaya
Triest
France
Yber
Clock at Strassburg Impresses Traveler in Kansas City Star
A woman who had been abroad describes sights from her trip, praising the clock at Strassburg and a celebrated watch on the Rhine, which fascinates a pink dressed friend in Kansas City Star fashion notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strassburg
Rhine
Kansas City
Remembered Whole Booka and Landor's memory habit
A snippet notes Walter Savage Landor kept ideas in his head after reading and would give away books to retain what mattered. It mentions his later anger if he could not recall passages or names. Also a brief line about job printing at this office.
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Walter Savage Landor
Landor
Where Boer Antagonists Hail From
Among British colonies New Zealand has sent the largest share of its young to the African veldt. Canada sent one in 1228, Australia one in 80, while New Zealand sent one in 335 of its population to fight there.
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New Zealand
Canada
Australia
Cat Deducted Canary Child’s Misinterpretation
A child mishears the word deduct and believes a cat has taken away her canary. Margie asks her mother for the meaning of the word and then reports in shock that the “nasty old cat” has deducted her canary, misunderstanding the term as theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie
Yukon Cold Sets Record Amid Snow and Rabies Fear
In the Yukon during the year’s first two months extreme cold reached 68.5 below zero. A nationwide haze appeared as an epidemic of rabies struck dogs in Dawson, triggering widespread concern and animal health action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon
Dawson
Old Jumet Mansion Aims to Become New York Museum
The old Jumet mansion built in 1758 by Roger Morris is planned for city acquisition and preservation as a museum of historical relics. Once a shelter for famed revolution era figures, the colonial house stands as a notable landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jumet
Jumet Mansion
City of
New York
Roger Morris
Walatcoat of Yellow Lace Novelty Waistcoat
A novelty waistcoat features a very long pointed front built over chameleon velvet or satin, colored to match the lace. It is fastened with handsome metal buttons and edged with gold braid or Persian embroidery or velvet trimming.
Happiness Rests with Self In Daily Life
Advice on personal agency and mood control notes that happiness or suffering each day hinges on one's own choices and mindset, emphasizing self-responsibility in shaping daily experience.
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Joseph Hamilton
L. B.C
Marshall Township
Ruby Pond
Bishop Grant
Indianapolis
Ind
Hyde
M.C.R.A
Niagara
Michigan Bulletin
Michigan Press Association
Marshall Statesman
Michigan
Universalist Church
J. M. Getehell
George W. Fenton
Hudson
Charles
Mr. Fenton
Hudson Gazette
Dan Sheridan
Francis Deuel
Iit
Jefferson Avenue
G. A.R
Flint
Jamies Vankleek
Bay City
Marvin C. Varney
W. R. Pond
Lansing
W.rc
Agnes Wiley
John Powell
George Southworth
John Storrs
Maccabee
Charlotte
Brookfield Township
Descom Goodrich
Brookfield
General Synod of the Reformed Church of America
New Brunswick
Edward P. Johnson
D. D
Albany
N.Y
Johnson
Mark Tiwain
Devil
Paris
London
Vienna
Wooltex
du Bock
HW. Black & CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Harris
Charlie de Luxe
Euclid
Valenciennes
Fas
Detroit
White Lead’ Works
Sterling
and “Eckstein
H. J. Hyde
State Street
Scott
Scott & Bowne, Chemists
Pearl Street
Vermont
Aaa
Cretonnes
Madras
Specia Sale
Ran & Stand
Anyother
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