Calhoun Fair Debates Modern Amusement Standards
Articles from the Statesman recount a debate over fair amusements at Calhoun, with Harry Hamilton urging broader, more circumspect fair experiences and contrasts from veteran managers who defend the traditional mix of attractions. The piece notes opinions on decency, the role of fairs, and the balance between wholesome exhibits and lively entertainment. It also mentions a planned Wright airplane show as part of a forthcoming Battle Creek event, signaling a substantial local gathering.
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Staatta
Hohn Hamilton
Hamilton
Church Plunies
Statesman
Calhoun Fair
Yesteriay
Tepard
California
Br. Harmilton
The Sum and Substance of Being a Paper Subscriber
A reader notes that subscribing makes the paper part of the family with weekly arrival as welcome as any event. The paper informs on community changes and merchant bargains, offering a regularly advertised sale to help readers follow local life.
Tag Day Glea Midway Drive Boosts Local Help
The Close Improvement committee of the Monday club reports brisk tag sale momentum. At noon about one thousand tags sold with orders placed for another thousand. Forty five young Misses have worked in shifts under Mrs. CG Miller as chair, with Mrs. B G Brewer and Mr. J C Beckwith overseeing tag headquarters at the electric light and water office. Citizens respond liberally, expecting strong proceeds for the effort.
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Monday Club
Statesman Joh
Phift
CG. C. Miller
B. G. Brewer
J. C. Beckwith
Teg
Century Bride Ties The Knot In Battle Creek
Justice C F Lane presided as Mr Waiter A Grams married Mrs Ilda Stephenson of Battle Creek. The ceremony occurred Wednesday at 4 pm marking the judge s hundredth union and he, briefly, resisted a kiss to honor the century bride.
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C.F. Lane
Waiter A. Grams
Ilda Stephenson
Battle Creek
Local Social Roundup Sees Visits Across Towns
Mrs Dan Francisca and children returned home from visiting Mr Clark's family. Evelyna and Eletha Agoods spent Saturday in Battle Creek. Mrs C Haven of Ceresca is visiting her daughter Mrs Will Roche. Mrs Ben Phillipa and daughter Ore were guests at Oscar Francisco's. B Burdus and two daughters Blasch and Hazel spent Saturday in Battle Creek. Ada Raptecher of Marshall visited Zola Goff. Mr and Mrs McGowan of Marshall were guests at B Burde's. Mrs George Burkley and daughter Lena of Newfax called on Charley Eyre. Miss Mamie Ulrich returned from Ann Arbor after a year of school and will travel. Lena Burkley Florence Etlan join her. Miss Margaret Joy of Marshall visited Zola Goff. Mrs J R Goff and Zola visited Battle Creek. Burdue of Ceresto spent Sunday at home. Henry Day of Marshall visited Charley Eyres. Zola Geoff left for Kalamayoo for summer school. Mural Gleassn and Florence Goufrieb of Fredanis will join.
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South Emmet
Dan Francisca
Marengo
Clark
Evelyna
Eletha Agoods
Lattle Creek
C. Haven
Ceresca
Will Roche
Ben Phillipa
Ore
Byunday
Oscar Francisco’s
B. Burdus
Blasch
Hazel
Battle Creek
Ada Raptecher
Marshall
Zola Gof
McGowan
Lena Burkley
Florence Etlan
Margaret Joy
Zola Goff
J. R. Goff
Zola
Battle Creek News Burdue
Ceresto
Henry Day
Charley
Marengo Area Social and Visit Notes
Marengo reports Miss Minnie Mulganoy visiting Tecumseh and Wy Smith returning from a weekend call. Mrs P J Guantson’s nest is noted, and Mrs WOR Case visits Haton Rapids then Kalamazoo. A picnic at Mt Cain on Monday gathers several named attendees from Sas Abronto to Minneapolis and Kalamazoo, with multiple local visits and travels across Jackson Homer and other towns.
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Minnie Mulganoy
Tecumseh
Wy Smith
P. J. Guantson
Wor. Case
Haton Rapids
Ale
Hernan Rogers
Morley
Mich
Mt. Cain
Emith Soule
Sas
Abronto
Fexxs
Loell Holt
Minneapola
Milan
Rhoda, Malvany
Rekford
Miseta Agnes
Cooper
Mary
Godfrey
Ruth Clark
Irene Al+ fon
Roba
Rade
Charly Adams
Lucy
Myrtle Marsted
Kalamazoo
Bruce Merritt
Carl Bulerby
Athlon
Alwyn Lake
Dapebter
Jackson
John Riker
Homer
C. A. Adams
McClure
Mise Beell Holt
Minneapolis
Local Social Roundup From North Clarence and Surrounds
North Clarence residents and visitors share Sunday visits and Monday excursions to Br iandale Hillsdale and Albion. Notables include Mrs Alma Butler Mrs Florence Chapman and Rev B Frank Tuber, with family gatherings and birthday celebrations noted. A tribune notes Dr. Sands death and a July return from Philadelphia for a vacation.
Reciprocity Pact Unjust Faces Senate Clash
Washington June 34 Yesterday's bitter attack on the Canadian reciprocity treaty dominated the Senate debate. Senators Cummins King Bristow Borah and Horan denounced the measure as harmful to farmers and accused the administration of overstepping powers, while party lines blurred over free trade in agricultural products. Elaborate Fourth of July preparations at Gull Lake promise a busy outing with boating dancing and fireworks for campers and visitors.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Begio- Sie Wits Sanatarie
Igtaresta
Abd
Ericica
Hig Ynethodr
Cummins
Congress
King
Lima
United States
Jenator Horan
Democratic Party
Bristow
Houre
Borah
Iaig
New York
Romsalitee
Gull Jake
North Convis Residents Travel and Local Social News
North Convis residents and visitors are noted with travels to the Philippines and Unenah Lake. Local visits include families in Battle Creek Bellevue and Battle Greek, with church, school, and Masonic activities and the start of a road project on the Bellevue to Battle Creek route.
Brace Lake News Quick Gab From the Lake
Miss Herel breaks in from Lansing to visit Aunt Mrs Freed. Carrier works at Chalmers Auto in Detroit and plans move to Arkansas. Ruddocks move to Andrew Ruddock farm to help. Williams and family from Battle Creek camp at J H Freed cottage until after the Fourth. Supt Washburn and others motor to Pryor cottage for a few days. Floyd Burns guests Rae Washburn at the lake Tuesday. Mrs J ls Fread and Laurel visit, plus Mrs Miles Townsend and daughter reach Mrs Capt Lola Freed Tuesday.
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Herel Breakin
Lansing
Mrs. Freed
Harry Carrier
Chalmers Auto Company
Detroit
Carrier
Arkansas
Ars
Jas. Ruddock
Andrew Ruddock
Chee Williame Ard
Battle Creek
Chas. Wallace
Dhisa Wallace
Albion
Divorce Granted to Ruth Newmen in 15 Year Marriage
Ruth Newmen and George Newmen have a decree of divorce after a 15 year marriage in Evgiang. They reside in Rattle Creek and share one son who is in the custody of the mother. Attorney Howard Cavanaugh represented the plaintiffs.
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Fudge North
Ruth Newmen
George Newmen
Evgiang
Rattle Creek
Howard Cavanaugh
the Plaints
Tax Officials Propose Uniform City Tax Increases
Board of Supervisors and committees consider a three percent rise in assessed valuations with varied changes by locality. Battle Creek and Marshall expect a one percent hike while Eckford lowers by two percent. Marengo and Hempfield see one percent cuts. Deliberations proceed with limited debate.
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Battle Creek
Marshall Hol
Aihion
Ceouvls
Eckford
Ani Marengo
Henpfield
Ten Days in Jail for O'Brien
The report from Battle Creek Journal describes Tan R Arieh and George Me Nelsan involved in a nighttime airplane crash incident near Niagara Falls. O'Brien is said to have been knocked unconscious after a series of blows in Marshall, with allegations of accidental or deliberate strikes and a claim of Ten days in jail.
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Tan R'Arieh
George
Nelsan
Marshall
Battle Creek Journal
Reachey
Niagara
Bali
O'Brien
O Brien
McNeulan
O'rien
Saloon Industry and Local Notices Highlight Early 20th Century Speech
A local court case involves an accused server of alcohol appealing immunity while a separate assignee pursues a debt from a creamery. Farewell sermons mark the Salem Lutheran church in Albion. Dr. Kate Lindsay visits Battle Creek Sanitarium for recuperation, recounting her long association with the facility. Grand Truck railway reports show rising weekly and year to date gross receipts, with a record increase over the prior year.
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Otto Behettler
Salem Lutheran Church
Albion
Schaltier
Kate Lindsay
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Boulder
Cal
J. K. Kellogg
Lindsay
Ward Building
Grand Truck Railway
Michigan Republicans split over Taft renomination
A Grand Rapids Herald poll shows 17 of 19 Republican district committeemen favor Taft’s renomination while one backs Governor Osborn and another backs Secretary of State Martindale. State chair W. F. Knox issues a statement insisting Osborn will not seek renomination, urging duty to the party and Michigan’s need for leadership at this critical juncture.
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Republcan
State Central
Taft
Grand Rapids Herald
Deberg
Martindale
Benjamin
Hanchett
Grand Rapids
W. F. Knox
State Central Committee
Ospern
Knox
Osbern
Mich Lan Ie
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