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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1888
Page
5
Monday March 5 features Zerega's Royal Spanish Troubadours a mandolin and guitar troupe led by Edervard Zerega. The group performs in national costumes with ladies in bright attire and gentlemen in Castilian dress showcasing high artistic entertainment on their first U.S. tour.
Edward A Hall presents 20 Minutes in an Amiata Studio producing life like portraits of prominent men and local characters in Terra Cotta and Clay in minutes. He claims to be the only American artist to execute statues and busts in public view within five minutes. Popular prices 25 and 38 cents. Tickets at Elston's Drug Store.
JD Clark returns from California while H P Churchill visits Kansas City. Judson Bandy lies very ill with typhoid pneumonia. Mias Atellasnyder spent Sunday with friends at Jackson. W H Dunn of Tonia visits town. J J Morse of Kiamninzong in the city. Mrs CG T Cook improving. Hayward Wheeler of Chicago visits Corlins. U E Thompson back from Adaia and improving. Mrs GE Hewitt of Detroit visits. Jodpye Tagersoll in Lansing on Perrin Sibley case business. W H Kathan tours the state for Marshall Casket Co. Mrs William Dunn returns home. Nellie McIlfrath returns to Ingersoll Ontario. Mrs Geo Greenfield seriously ill but improving. J W Nutting from Marshall, Mich arrives Riverside, plans to stay. F E Moenars and W H Duffield of Marshall honor The Derrick. they plan land north of town and seek Colorado misconceptions corrected.
The Tavernier Dramatic company closed a three night engagement with a lackluster reception and a full house, as the city bought about 200 extra chakas for the season. The show fails to excite, lacking bottom and proper comedy, though the troupe is praised as among the best seen by Marshall audiences. Miss Van Cortlandt’s local fame is noted.
The Ida Van Cortland company earns praise for strong stage presence and witty satire. Miss Penfield impresses as a refined second lady, W J Butler commands with a powerful voice, and Albert Tavarnier shines in dry humor. Moessra Holt Beebe Moon also perform well. Tonight Ida Van Cortland returns in Morey Merrick. Saturday features Scrap of Paper and a grand family matinee with Caught in the Web. Special prices: adults 200, children 1c.
The St. Louis Republican reports that Dr Montgomery Schuyler, longtime Christchurch rector, may retire from active ministry after Lent. He proposed becoming rector emeritus with an assistant taking duties. vestry has not acted. He has served nearly 34 years, was prominent in diocesan work, and aided during cholera and other crises.
City government meets with Alderman Kirby presiding. Absent Mayor Wagner. Minutes approved. Street opening petition referred. White moves to buy 3,000 feet oak lumber for crosswalks and 16 feet long oak planks for Perrinville repairs. Paving plan for Eagle Street discussed and tabled until mayor’s presence. Committee to Albion form with Gale MigCo. Various small bills listed. Adjourned to March 5, 1884.
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