Local Republican City Convention List Marshall Ward Delegates
The Republican City Convention will be held at the City Council Rooms Wednesday Evening at 734 oclock to nominate candidates for city offices and party support. Each ward nominates six delegates. committee shows First Ward Brown Patterson's Law Office, Second Ward F G Holmes Woolley Office, Third Ward Firemans Hall, Fourth Ward C P Dibble Office.
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Marshall
Riettion
Burphe
Aid 1
Brown & Patterson's Law
F.G. Holms
Laty Woolley
Firemat
C. P. Dibble
Bocher
J.P Larkin
F.H. Burgess
J. Williamson
Court House Vote Call and Local Railroads Outlook
The Statesman urges county residents to affirm a $50,000 appropriation for a new court house, arguing safety of records and county development. It notes past vote margins, calls for unity among towns, and mentions Marshall as the county seat. The note ends with subscription details from Homer, Tekonosta, or Clarendon, Clarendon, Mich., Feb. 28, 1872.
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Court House
Statesman
Albion Recorder
Battle Creeek
Albion
Homer
Marshall
Third Ward School Special Meeting Votes Eight Thousand
At a special school meeting the Third Ward voted 8000 for a new school house, 5600 to be assessed next, 2500 by Joan in 1874, adding to 5000 approved in September. The board discussed relieving Central Building by an Intermediate Department, noting overcrowding and 200 primary graduates yearly. The plan may modify prior layouts, allow disposing of a wire-claimed lot, and locate the school for district interns. The motion to sell the north half of Wentworth Lot was opposed. a park may come later.
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Joan
Object of a Ane Sauce or Reliab in to make meat tastier
A brief note describes a sauce used to enhance meat flavor and cites Halford as a famous example once believed indispensable. It resembles an early culinary recommendation or advertisement endorsing a seasoning product.
St. Charles Statesman accused of bias and misrepresentation
A Marshall era dispute letters to The Statesman. Hapounder defends local officials and police against drunkenness accusations, insisting most councilors are teetotalers and condemning mischaracterizations. Both sides clash over temperance and editor conduct, urging fair critique and decent government.
Death of Major Sylvester Cogswell Recalls Marshall Roots
The Marshall Statesman editor references Major Cogswell born October 1 1825 in Fairfield County Connecticut. He moved to Rochester New York as a boy then learned metal trades before relocating to Marshall in 1848. A Republican and lifelong craftsman he joined the Civil War in 1861, rising from lieutenant to major by 1865. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
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Sylvester Cogswell
Fairfield
Fairfield County
Conn
Rochester
N. Y
Marshall
Wisconsin
Winters
Thel Philologians Debate Tariff and Washington Treaty
The Thel Philologians met Monday to debate tariff policy and the Washington treaty with England. The negative won the night with stronger arguments while the affirmative presented the heavier rent of points. A future clash with the North Marshall Debating Society was arranged for Friday evening March 15 at the Cleveland School Home to discuss the Third Party question.
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North Marshall Debating Society
Cleveland
City Schools Monthly Report March 1872
City Schools report for the month ending March 1872 from Second Intermediate Boroughs lists statistics under Conger as teacher. Data outlines enrollment, attendance, and instructional figures for the period.
Cook's Division Ledger of Names and Attendance
A fragment from an 1878 school abstract lists students by surname and given name, with numbers suggesting ages or scores, plus notes on teachers and attendance. The page includes references to Primaries and scholars such as Minnie, Carrie, Lena, Katie, Ida, Nellie, and Julia, with figures and remarks about attendance, non-residents, and visitors, and ends noting a decline in enrollment due to smallpox fears.
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Chan Allie Barney
Minnie Bende
Carrie Egler
Lewis Freeman
Frank Falkner
Plym Grifith
Ella Kocher
Frank Moon
Lena McRoberta
Katie Newville
Mary Paddock
Minerva Spense
Charlie Sutter
Henry Sutter
Ida Smith
Astry Tillotag
Carrie Wyckytl
Nellie Iwun
Teatella
The Circuit Court Opens With Arraignments in Moxpay
The Merch Term began at 2 PM with arraignments for Frank Post who pled guilty to aiding prisoners to escape and Frank Barrett to larceny of coal. HE Fowles pled not guilty to bigamy. Tower Benham pled not guilty to horse theft. Erastus Moora pleaded not guilty to forgery, later changing to guilty. Mixed sessions included conspiracy, bail estreated for the conspirators, and a murder information. Battle Creek topics included court logistics and potential trials without juries.
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Frank Post
Frank Barrett
Hoyle
Tower Benham
N. H. Hollun
Cuxie
Erastus Moora
Lowell
Mass
Battle Creek
W. H. Porter
Frank Wheeler
Samuel Schnedicker
the People
George Weinlegel
L. H. Stewart
Battles Creek
Stewart
Culver
Loud
Thal
Spiritualism and local notices from Marshall era
Local items report Mrs A A Whitney of Battis Creek lecturing at Ferguson Hall. Births listed for March 8. Judge Shearman criticized by Allegan Journal. Sermon on Christian Union planned at M E Church. Washington Republican editor Nate Baker noted. Artesian project at Court House drilling begun. George Bullard’s Enterprise Works burglary report. Lorenzo Williams jailed for larceny after stealing from mortgage. Evangelical Association meetings on Marshall circuit March 15 7 30 PM. lectures on Asia Minor churches planned. The Torch Kalamazoo quotes Marshall Statesman praise in 1872 edition. Business changes as Mosere Clark Armour acquire Geo Ingersoll’s store. consolidation planned April at Ingersoll Stand. Advisory for Dr W Clarence Price at Depot Motel March 8. Free Lovers society formed at Olivet College wearing blue ribbons. prayer meetings active. uncertainty over Miaxs H P Dennig’s resignation from Ladies Department remains unresolved.
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Free Lovera
Olivet
Palmyra
Miaxs
H. P. Dennig
Haaikspack
Multiple Marriages in Feb and March Across Towns
In Shariden Sheridan and nearby towns, marriages occurred in February and March. Couples include William Snyder and Laura Sears in Sheridan. Wesley West and Marietta Rolph in LeRoy. Frank H. Smith and Elizabeth Champion in Homer. Edwin Parrott and Minnie E. Martin in Burlington. Geo H Fruitt and Louisa Beauregard in Battle Creek. Orrin Ball and Caroline L Hay in Eckford. Charles N. Colwell and Luna E Gilbert in this city.
Illness Proceeds for B F Summerbell in 1872
The letter states Bros B F Summerbell began ill health in September and has limited ability to preach since December 17. He cites reliance on several supporters, gratitude to his church, and says he cannot resume work immediately. He reaffirms loyalty to God and Jesus, with a final note from Marshall, Michigan, February 8, 1872.
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D. E. Millard
Jackson
Mich
OU. I. Deyo
Nashville
J. J. Summerbell
Jacksonville
J. E. Church
Adda
Jesus
Son of
God
Marshall
Resolutions of Respect for Past Grand George Johnson
At Peninsula Lodge No. 5 I. O. F. on March 4 1872 officers adopted resolutions of respect for Past Grand George Johnson. They commend him as a zealous member and valuable citizen, extend sympathy to his widow and children, and decree the hall be draped in mourning for 30 days with copies sent to the family and city papers.
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Peninsula Lodge No. 5
George Johnson
Wauneas
Thin Lode
Wn. A Swrer
Rev
Seo
Northern Central Railway and town projects update
The article notes rebuilding on Clinton Street after last winter fire damage. The Northern Central track grading advances through the village. Local hotel block upper story finishing soon. Bridge timber needs over 75 000 feet. Jacob Miller recovers from a gravel pit accident with a broken leg. School association in township leads educational meetings supervised by E H Knapp, drawing crowds. A cow on the gravel train line caused cars to derail but no injuries. Help from Homer and Albion cleared the track and graveling resumes.
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A. Blakesly
Clinton Street
Messrs. Eslow
Kalamazoo
Jacob Miller
Hesa
E. H. Knapp
Albion
Homer
Marengo Debating Club Chooses Negative on Hanging Question
The Marengo Debating Club debated the prompt Resolved That the man who commits spurder ought to be hung on March 2. With B F Withee leading the affirmative and E Marble leading the negative, the audience heard a back and forth before President Chas Mann Estr. ruled for the negative. The decision was reversed by audience vote, and the meeting adjourned sine die.
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Mr. Bull
B. F. Withee
I. Hewitt
A. G. Smith
J. P. Beach
E. Marble
DL. Colman
Mr. Shumway
Chas. Mann
Mr. Huggett
A. Sailer
W. Hewitt
Thos. Templeton
J Jan@ell
Covey
Mesars- Greenman
Bennett and Parton
Family to Use Halford But Once In Woods Sale
A family of persons plans to use the Halford property only once, making the woodland sale insecure and subject to reconsideration under limited use terms.
Tax reporting begins for 1871 incomes in Calhoun and Eaton
G H Rowell assistant assessor announces that blanks have been received from the department and annual income tax collection starts immediately. All persons with gross income over 2000 must report at the office of Wm D Adams on Wednesdays in March. Fire damages Ingersoll's Flour Store as chimney blaze spreads through stove pipe. water stops spread. steamers and hose crews stand by amid spectators.
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G. H. Rowell
Calhoun
Eaton
Adama
Ingersoll
Calkins Lectures At Olivet College On Business Laws
Prof Calkins of Chicago spoke at Olivet College on Sunday and lectured Monday at 2 PM in the College Chapel on The Laws of Business. He founded Union Law and Business Institute at Oberlin and now practices law in Chicago. The college reports nearly three days of inquiry into the 23d rush, concluding the matter was not as bad, placing students on their honor. illustrations from the evening are on the College Bulletin Board and readers are urged to contact the Farmers Weekly editor.
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Calkina
Chicago
Subjest
Calkinga
Union Law and Business Institute
Oberlin
Ohio
Local notices and auctions in Tea Konsha village
Slips in the Presbyterian Church were rented with B. Allen first choice at 69 dollars and J. L. Keep second at 85 dollars. Rants ranged from 51 to 9 dollars. Rev. Mr. Shaw of Concord to commence labors next Sabbath. A Surprise Party at Elder T Robinsons last Wednesday evening. Free lecture on Woman Suffrage at Town Hall drew no audience. B. Allen sold several Elm Street lots to Parkins Cooper and Griffins. Rumor of a brick block on St. Joseph and Jackson site with five stores and a hotel. The Methodist Sunday School, organized June 1870, now 140 members under Rev. A. H. Gillett and Superintendent George Blashfield.
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Sant
B. Allen
J. L
Mr. Shaw
Concord
Mr. Parkins
Cooper
Wm. Griffins
Elm Street
St. Joseph Street
Jackson Avenue
Teakonsha
A. H. Gillett
George Blashfield
Pictures and Prices at Muard's New Hooma in Marshall
A local ad touts photography services in Marshall at Muard's New Hooma. It promises all kinds of pictures at low prices with no charges unless satisfactory, and notes a special light that can quickly calm children. Located near Huay mornd's Block by Parrin's Bank.
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Marshall
Muard
March 4 Mrs Powers death and local events
Mrs Mary Powers an old resident died after a short illness. Funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church with about forty mourners. George Lewis, youngest son of Deacon Arza Lewis, of this village, died in Sedgwick Kansas and his body may arrive this week. The Young Men's Literary Society elected officers for three months led by President W J Gregg and others. A citizens caucus nominated a President and three Trustees, whisky or no whisky the main issue. A temperance caucus met again today. Four inches of snow fell last night though the sun today may melt it.
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Mary Powers
Presbyterian Church
George Lewis
Sedgwick
Kansan
Arza Lewis
Young Men's Literary Society
Local News in Middleville and Surroundings
Old settler 3S. W. McCamley dies in the city aged nearly eighty. Wool sale by C. H. Hodakin to Geo. Burnham for 72s. Kel logg's Red Mill damaged by fire causing about 20000 loss. Alderman Woolsey builds Union School House in Middleville. Western Art Association in Detroit yields Mrs. P. H Emerson’s painting Western Nook. Dr. W. C. Day opens office in Reily's Block. Albert Ewer builds barn near LeRoy line costing about 1200. Beakley also erects a fine barn at ~900.
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C. H. Hodakin
Geo. Burnham
Kellogg’s
Alderman Woolsey
Union Sohor
Middleville
Western Art Association
Detroit
P. H Emerson
W.C. Day
Cleveland Homeopathic College
Columny
Our City
Reily
Albert Ewer
Battle Creek Township
LeRoy Line
Railroad iron ready for MO and L M Roadway opens soon
President Hickox of Mansfield Coldwater and Lake Michigan Railroad visited Pittsburgh last week and learned from Vice President Thaw of Pennsylvania Central that iron for the MO and L M Roadway is ready and to be laid as frost leaves the ground. Thousands along the line are being furnished and hope for the line to reach Tiffin and Toledo by May first if weather allows.
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Mansfield Herald Aays
Hickox
Mansfield, Coldwater & Lake Michigan Railroad
Kittsturgh
Thaw
Pennsylvania Central
Tiffin
Toledo
Bulbs and Plants Advertisements from 1873 Catalogues
Brigge and Bro Rochester send their 1873 catalogues richly illustrated. Readers are urged to send for a copy at 25 cents, refundable on a $1 seed purchase. Peter Henderson’s Spring Catalogue features rare plants with illustrations, endorsed by florists. Address Peter Henderson 35 Cortlandt Street NY. Also note bill hands and statement papers available at Statesman Job Rooms.
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Brigge & Bro
Rochester
Sendi Ug
Rochester Pros
Peter Henderson
Peter Mendelson
Wall
Boss
Addrose
Cortlandt Street
New York
Laughing aloud and advertising for all abroad
A fragment urges readers to laugh more and distribute copies of the Statesman. It notes orders may be left at Colwell and Meriam's at State and Eagle Streets and that extra copies are sold at the Office and White's. It invites sending copies to friends abroad to advertise the paper and the city.
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Thore
Colwell & Meriam’s
The
Statesman
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Banfield Leads Kansas Educational Journal Ambition
John H. Barrows reports in The Lyndon Observer urging teachers and education friends to subscribe to the Kansas Educational Journal published by J. A Banfield Topeka priced 1.50 annually The January issue expands to forty four pages featuring Prof Snow on natural sciences Rev McVicar on Township Districting and Prof Fales address on the Educational Problem The Journal carries a meeting report from the State Association and a piece by an Osage County teacher Banfield aims to elevate the journal to national standards with local support.
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Teachers and Friends of Education
Kansas Educational Journal
J. A Banfield
Topeka
Snow
Fales
State
Osage Co
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Kansan
Remains of Former Townsman Simon B Keep Laid to Rest
On Tuesday the remains of former Townsman Simon B Keep were consigned to the grave in Grand Ledge where he had resided about two years. He died after a long illness. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev Calvin Clark.
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Simon B. Keep
Grand Ledge
Calvin Clark
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