Local Notes and Social News from Austin District No. 4
John Cook travels to Ann Arbor for medical help amid ongoing poor health. Vera Lawrence and Myrtle Dibble visit Marshall with Miss Calla Dibble. Mrs. Owens of Girard visits son Lewis Owens. Edna Renolds of Hillsdale marries Mr. Mitford Moor of Clarendon in Homer. Mrs. Martha Phillips of Homer visits her son, Mr. Saunders. Farmers report mixed progress. Vernice and Mildred Walkinshaw return from Ypsilanti to Austin. Custa Detterth visits Olivet with Mrs. Ross Hammond. Children’s Day at Cenvis Union M. & E. weekend and baccalaureate at Marshall. Ruth Walkinshaw attends Olivet week for commencement. The Huggett children visit. James Hart and son Edward visit A. Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook
Ann Arbor
Vera Lawrence
Myrtle Dibble
Marshall
Calla Dibbie
Owens
Girard Id
Lewis Owens
Mitford Moor
Clarendon
Edna Renolds
Hillsdale
Homer
Martha Phillips
Mr. Saunders
Jas
Hart
Jas. Hart and Son
Edward
A. Campbell
Local Notes Include Death Shock and School News
East Convil B. W. SCOPE and H. Schuber drove to Battle Creek Monday with a load of wool. Marshall semisonment exercises were attended by residents. Rain canceled Sunday services but Sunday school is planned for next Sunday at 1 30 p.m. Rav Geiger to speak at 2 20 p.m. Convis Union L. A. 3 will not meet on regular day but will assemble one week later at Mrs. Freer's. Community mourns Gewle Daiies of Battle Creek from heart failure in heat. Alta Carver, Marshall High School graduate, will enter County Normal this fall. Claude Van Arman of Carverville edited at Terrace Hill Saturday. Mrs. EB. W. Scott reports brother-in-law Geo. Hopkins of Battle Creek fell from a building, breaking an arm and sustaining other injuries, requiring a trained nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Scope
H. Schuber
Battle Creek
Marshall
Om. Rav. Geiger
Convi& Union L. A
Geo. Hopkins
Local Notices and Social Snippets From Plunfield
Events in Plunfield include a surprise party for Edith Nelson with thirty guests, games and music, and light refreshments. Miles Wllen Larsen of Chicago sues for a cousin’s stake against C and Nelson family. Phoebe Taller visits Battle Greek after two weeks with her father. Herbert Flynn manages the Tiyne Thames tackleberry marsh. contact for terms. Misa Claire Robinson of Florida visits the Ash Toy cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Wllen Larsen
Chicago
C. &. Nelson
A. la Waikinghaw
Mr. Pluff
Plunfield
Sills
Edith Nelson
Herbert Flynn
Tiyne-Thames
Tackleberry Marsh
Mr. Flynn
Mise Phoebe
Misa Claire Robinson
Florida
Ash- Toy
Evening gathering at Marshall High graduates visit
A stream of local residents and visitors from Marshall and Battle Creek are noted in the Austin district dispatch. Mrs Jersie Campbell and Gladys spent time with Mr and Mrs Campbell. Various Harts, Huggetts, and Wagners are seen visiting, helping with haying, or staying with relatives. A sermon by Hey Geiger is announced for July 2 at 2:30 PM at the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal
Thers White
Margaret Hart
Marshall High School
Jéersie Campbell
Gladys
A. Campbell
Mothers Readiness Powder for Children Advertisement
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claim to relieve feverishness head ache stomach teething disorders move and regulate bowels destroy worms and break up colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 24 years. All druggists 26c. Sample free. Address A S Olmeteod LeRoy N Y
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Gray
A. S- Olmetod
LeRoy, N
No saloon for Lee community protest urged
Citizens recall the ice cream social and call for no saloon in Lee. Messages urge residents to consider the impact of a tavern on farms and roads, asking if any families would spare youth for such a venture. Community leaders, Mr and Mrs Welmore and local families attended gatherings and graduation events.
Carverville Community Notices and Visits Highlight Week
Jona Henry of Hesperia drove home after a telegraph said his wife was very sick. Misses Mary Van Arman and Hazel Dickerson travel to Mason to visit Mrs. ura Keifer. Chande Van Arman went to Nashville and back. Walter Henry visited his uncle over the weekend. Myrta Heaers visited Clara Messenger, and Walter Henry spent time at Mr Goats in Battle Creek. Mrs. Blanche Weaver and daughter visiting relatives. French called at C Van Arman’s. Mrs. Claude Van Arman returned from Nashville after a week with her sister. Albert Van Arman erecting a monument in Townsend. Cecil Verplank attended graduation with R Verplank and wife. Masud Suifen and kin visited Myrta Henry for a day. Zheila Clute visited Mrs. John Langridge. Koch mentions Valse.
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Jona Henry
Hesperia
Mssea
Mary van Arman
Hazel Dickerson
Mason
Ura Keifer
Chande van Arman
Nashville
Walter Henry
Henry
Myrta Heaers
Clara Messenger
Goats
Battle Creek
Blanche Weaver
Wm. Long
French
C. van Arman
Claude van Arman
Myrtle
Albert van Arman
Townsend
Cecil Verplank
R . Verplank
Masud Suifen
Con
Myrta Henry
Zheila Clute
John Langridge
Battle Creek social notes and graduation eve
A visit to Battle Creek featured Pang Fattey and others arriving to attend the graduation exercises on Wednesday evening. Locals from Battle Creek traveled by auto to Wills Kimball’s for supper on Tuesday evening. Blanch Flanders visited Mildred Talmadge Thursday afternoon. Mrs. R. W. Potter hosts Newton Center Ald society Thursday afternoon with election of officers. Lola Corey and family plus others attended the Ladies Auxiliary at Lee Lake Thursday afternoon. Leona Flanders visited Ora Porter Tuesday morning.
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Battle Creek
Pang Fattey
Wite Ake
North Albion Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs Carrie Raymond visited Mrs Gusta Raymond and Aldia Tooley's family spent Sunday with Stephen Tooley in Kellogs district. Mrs Charles Raymond thanks friends for 96 hospital cards after a stay in Albion hospital. Mrs Charles Edmonds hosted Maude Dixon of Detroit with ice cream and cake. W A Raymond visited his brother near Oliver. Mrs Lenore Line called on Mrs Hessia Tooley. Herve Wilson and family from Jackson returned home after visiting Fannie and Claude Wilson. Rain Saturday night much appreciated by farmers. Fannie Wilson hosted Ate Wooley Peter Alexander and family with ice cream and cake Sunday. Jennie Southwick of Kemus visiting sister Mrs Frank Alexander. Mrs G W Harwood and Mrs Depew of Marlball visited Mrs and Mrs Peter Alexander Thursday. Fannie Wilson visited Edpa Raymond Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Raymond
Gusta Raymond
Aldia Tooley
Famiily
Stephen Tooley
Kellogs
Charles Roper
Albion Hospital
Charles Sdmonos
Oliver
Lenore Line
Hessia Tooley
Herve Wilson
Jackson
Fannie
Claude Wilson
Fannie Wilson
Wooley
Peter Aleander
Jennie «Southwick
Kemus
Frank Alexandar
G. W. Harwood
De‘pew
Maraball
Peter Alexander
Thureday
Edpa
Raymond
Eckford H U L I marks 26th anniversary meeting at Evergreen Lodge
The June H U L I meeting at Evergreen Lodge Eckford celebrated its 26th anniversary despite heavy rain. Members and guests from Coldwater Battle Creek Albion and Akron Ohio attended the informal program with letters from old members, talks, a history reading, and a birthday supper. The July gathering will be at the Albertson farm with plans to re-read letters.
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Evergreen Lodge
Unis
Belle W. Stowe
Mary Luther
Coldwater
Dana Cook
F. A. Woodley
Maude Mulvagey
Elsie Peck-Yager
Clara Peck-Tobey
Battle Creek
Mandana Warner
Albion
John Blue
Florence Blue
Lionlake
T. E. Mulvany
Rhoda Mulvany
Eckford
Edna
Olive Elliott
Elwin
Ada Griffg
Akron
Ohio
K. UL. Ss
Ida Albertson
Arier Javagher
Jts
Ettie Bradley
W. B. Creps
Alpertson Farm
Renewals of Certificates to Teach in Calhoun County
List of 23 renewals granted for second grade and 10 for third grade in Calhoun County. Names include Bert J. Milburn Oliver Miche, Maude Blair, Madeline Hutchins, Ada Evans, Mary Jennings, Pete nia Cogswell, Bernice Abby, Beatrice Abby, Gelte E. Cole, Edyth French, Florence Goodrich, Nellie Tasmilted, Neola Garbaugh, Mamie Haven, Florence Hess, Carrie Hows, Leona Keene, Georgia Hunt, Lola Pullman, Josephine Randall, Martha Tomlinson, Virginia Travis, Cleo Weimors, Bertha Williams, Gertrude Woodard among many others listed. Summary notes 23 renewals for second grade and 10 for third grade.
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Bert J. Milburn
Oliver
Bunide Bell
South
Unlovi City
Sivet
Bethy Morehead Sow Bar
Idaho
Maude Blair
Homer
Mich
Madeline Hutchins
Marshall
Lowige “Ackerman
Battle Creek
Léeatha Callaghan
Fauche R. Cole
Gelte E. Cole
Edyth French
Hicks
Zilpha
Johnson
Wattle Creek
Electric Bitters Promise Health and Beauty for Women
A charm for women hinges on health as Electric Bitters are praised to regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood and improve nerves eyes breath skin and complexion. The ad claims weak women grow stronger gain beauty and friends with this remedy available at 50 cents per bottle from W Bradshaw’s drugstore.
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W. Bradshaw
Reciprocity support echoed by farmers across counties
The piece argues farmers favor reciprocity with Canada as a national policy. It notes Republicans historically backed protection but cites farming prosperity under past tariffs, stressing that most farmers prospered from rising land values and higher crop prices. It concludes with a rural, populist view critiquing tariffs and praising reciprocity among agrarians.
New Lace Pills Promise Quick Health Boost
Advertises Dr. King's New Lace Pills claiming rapid relief from constipation digestion issues and renewed appetite. Promises regulation of stomach liver and bowels with renewed strength and energy. Sold for 23c at J. W. Bradshaw's.
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Dr. King
J. W. Bradshaw
Rural Free Delivery Transforms Calhoun County Postal Service
Rural free delivery has linked farming communities with the wider world and reshaped mail routes in Calhoun County. The system reduced reliance on rail- forwarded mail and altered many offices, with 12 rail offices remaining and 51 rural carriers serving towns like Albion, Athens, Battle Creek, and Marshall. Records show carrier changes since 1907 and a consolidation of routes to reach most households.
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Calhoun Cougnty
Sisteamyn
Dapenty
Althaugh
oMfeen
Clirendds
Conviz
Duck Lake
Elis
Joppa
Partel
Partelio
Pine Creek
Nye
Hume
Rice Creek
Stagley
Takis
West Leroy
Vyherd
Athlon
Athens
Battle Creek
Bedford
Burlington
Ceresse
Hadi Leroy
Eckfort
Hamer
Marengo
Marshall
Pesfield
Texansha
Marishall
D. §. Smith
L. Ellis
Albion
Athena
Buriington
Cevesea
East Leray
Eckford
Homer
Penfield
Pekonusha
TF. O'Leary
Smith
Mail service gaps prompt blank mail in county
Residents face frequent undelivered mail as offices close across the county. Carriers struggle to locate correct addresses causing daily nuisance. A local anecdote notes reliance on outdated listings and mentions Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a long used remedy for a severe illness in one family.
Newton Roche-Crampton Nuptials Amid Country Home Celebration
About eighty guests gathered at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. John Roche in Newtons last evening for the marriage of Myrtle Roche to Verner J. Crampton of Battle Creek. The ceremony was conducted by the pastor of Battle Creek with a three course luncheon following. Music by Lobenerts and a host of relatives and friends attended the wedding party and presented numerous gifts to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Roe Ehe
Donald Fusk
Ollie Christy
Yan Parker
Reege Cotton
Wiliam
Hoy
William
Potter
Battle Creek
Gertrude Christy
Gera Hughes
Miss. Hughes
P. A. McCormick
Misa Hughes
Warrants Out For Common Cruncks
Sheriff Fonda holds warrants for local drunkards who must reveal saloonists selling liquor or face jail. Warner Cram law requires confinement until information is disclosed with strict enforcement to follow. Frugka and Valises at Koch's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Fonda
Warner-Cramson
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