29 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
1
An article debates fair aims and entertainments, with John Hamilton urging stricter focus on agriculture while a veteran manager defends a varied, clean program. He argues fairs thrive with a balanced mix of attractions, not purged of all amusements.
The paper is described as a family member, arriving weekly to inform on community happenings and merchants' bargains. Subscribers are promised long-term value and savings well exceeding the subscription cost.
Civic Improvement committee of the Monday club reports a successful tag day. At noon about one thousand tags were sold, with a rush order for another thousand from The Statesman Job department. Forty five young women worked in shifts under Mrs. C G Miller, with Mrs E S Brewer and Mrs J C Beckwith overseeing operations at the headquarters.
Justice C J Lane married Walter A Groma and Ida Stephenson of Betlie Creek, marking his hundredth ceremony. The officiant resisted a kiss after the “century” wedding moment, while local social notes recount visits and trips among residents including the Gromes and Goff family, with multiple mentions of Battle Creek, Marshall, and surrounding towns.
Residents and visitors are listed in a social news sketch from Marengo Eaton Rapids and surrounding towns. Names include Minsie Mulvaney, Mrs Gunnison, Mrs Case, Emith Soule, Loeit Holt, Mina Bra, Rhoda Matvany, Ruth Clark, Charity Adeame, Myrtle Warsten, Bruce Merritt, Mrs Ellerby, Mrs Alwyn Lake, John Finer, L D B McClure, Loell Hall, L W Merritt, J J Adams, F L Gunnison, Arthur C Adams and others visiting or staying with local families. Events mention hospital alert for Mrs Gunnison and a few Sunday visits and trips among regional residents.
Names of residents and visitors appear across Urbandale and surrounding towns. Ed Fuller's in Lee hosted Clarence and family while Ben Batler and Miss Sarah Taylor visited friends from Saturday to Monday. Multiple gatherings mark Sundays and Thursdays with Flora Throop, Sylvia Starks, Alma Batier, Hazel Butler, and others in attendance.
Rev. B Frank Teber of Battie Cresk left for Philadelphia to attend two conventions and was recalled by the death of T. J. Sands. He will stay at home until August when he will take a longer vacation. Mrs Tater, who accompanied her husband, returns the last of this week.
In Washington yesterday the reciprocity bill drew fierce lines as Sen Cummins attacked the measure for shifting trade burdens onto farmers and Borah faulted party loyalties. The president’s conduct and executive powers were under fire amid quotes about upped tariff protection and market planks for agricultural products. Meanwhile Gull Lake resort planners prepared for July Fourth festivities with fireworks and numerous amusements expected to draw a large crowd.
John Evans former Palawan governor visits relatives at Olivet while Mrs G B Evans and Mrs Carl Keys host. Neighbors include Mrs W McIntash and Miss Erma Sprague visiting in Battle Creek, Clarence Waterbury hosted by Geo Hughes, and Kathleen Huggett and Berethy Huggett at Battle Creek for exercises. Second mile of state reward road underway Ballieview to Battle Creek. NGC Lazy Association to meet Mrs Albert Jenks Pennfield July f. Various locals attend church, visits, and social gatherings.
Miss Hazel Breakle from Lansing visits aunt Mrs Freed at Brace Lake while Chalmers Auto in Detroit employs Harry Carrier. E J Carrier and family camping at the lake plan moves to Arkansas to farm 269 acres. Several residents relocate farms and cottages around Battle Creek Albion and surrounding areas. Judge North grants a divorce in Newman case. custody to mother. attorney Howard Cavanaugh for plaintiff.
The report shows Battle Creek and Marshall cut assessed values by about one percent, Albion unchanged, Convis gaining the largest raise, Eckford down two percent, and Penfield down one percent. The total tax base and real estate figures are listed with city variations across the county.
Tom Brien and George McNelson planned air stunts. Brien will serve fourteen days in marshal home supervision after a fight over Beachey skimming the water. McNelson doubts the Gazing Bilet's feat while Brien demonstrates the technique. a punch knocks McNelson to the pavement and Brien calls it accidental.
A jumble of notices reports a man testifying about liquor sales in town saloons and pending summons for another. mentions Rev Schettler leaving Salem Lutheran Albion, and Dr Kate Lindsay at a sanitarium. It also notes Grand Trunk railway receipts for June 1911 and 1912 with a rising trend and a record year ahead.
The Michigan Republican factions show strong support for Taft renomination according to a Grand Rapids Herzig poll, with 17 of 19 district committeemen backing Taft and a minority favoring Governor Osborn or other candidates. Albion visitors Gale and Georgia McClellan arrived from California for a family visit, plans vary in length. A Grove Michiortic worker and his father reported cash and checks stolen at Stiles livery barn, facing second theft incident in two weeks. James D. Draper, Fountain Street crossing flagman, was fined for striking a truant officer during a crossing attempt and ensuing dispute.
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