Bribery Charged Trial in Ernest West Cane Case
The People v Ernest West is in circuit court with West a Battle Creek junk shop proprietor accused of receiving stolen property and acting as a fence. Testimony details bribe attempts by Constable Sellers and Sheriff Powell to derail the trial. witnesses describe money passing to Gordon and then to Lockton. Prosecution and defense arguments mix as judge nears charge. local notices report church bids, a political nomination for John D Houston, and assorted real estate transfers in Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest West
West
Battle Creek
Sellers
Oe Eepaly Sherif Powell
Gordon
Brose Tr Mae
Lockton
Maits
Gordett
Leonard Kitchinson
Jonkery
Witwern Powell
Mc Thawall
Inoutsider
Clark
Messrs
Chipp
Crosby
Clapp
Bnt
Satan
Marshall Post Office Spreads Big Mail Totals
Local paper summarizes a thirty day mail activity report from Marshall Post Office compiled by Deputy Postmaster Albaugh. The tally shows volume in ordinary letters and cards, newspapers and third class matter, parcels, registered items, and city delivery letters and papers, with totals for pouches and sacks. The figures imply strong business for Postmaster Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Albaugh
Fletcher
Willariys visit and probate news mix of notices
Battle Creek gossip: Mrs Mollie Hitchcock visits, Lansing guest stays, Holland visitors, and Willard estate probate hearing. Marriage licenses listed. various locals travel to Savannah, Georgia, Howell, Michigan, and more while a contested will heads to probate court with Judge Lane presiding. Catarrh cure ads and local business notes conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Nelthorpe
Battle Creek
Frank Hulburda
Manfred Pearl
Kansas
John Pearl
John Hurd
Hurd
Clyde Cole
Steam Pump Works
Royal Cycle Works
H.L. Williams
J. Vourt & Son
C. J. Chandler & Son
Howell, Mich
Williams
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White & Co announces spring stock and bargains
White & Co Opens Monday April 12 with new season trims by Miss Blanche Swartwout in Detroit. Bargains promise patterns and better prices as stock flows include 17 inch cotton toweling, damask, denim, ladies wear, and food staples with special low prices on butter crackers and fresh fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Swartwout
Detroit
Iime
Minacre
Tentimiashias
Lawdies
Senate repeals mortgage tax law after long push
After a heated session the senate passed a bill repealing the mortgage tax, aided by Pingres and Colman who moved to exempt Michigan real estate mortgages and barred any loan with more than seven percent interest. The move followed earlier defeats and heavy lobbying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Pingres
Michigan
Colman
Kalamazoo
Oftower
DeLands bill to extend term sent to committees
The article notes John Lansing and state statistician CLV Delwud backing a bill to extend the term of office. J L Cox of Battle Creek seeks the governor’s support and the bill shifts from state affairs to a Cox-Pingree aligned panel, then to the committee of the whole for a freer path. A Plymouth Rock chick listing follows.
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Lansing
Maryvh Tl
Clv
Delwud
Senate
J. L. Cox
Battle Creek
Calhoun County
Culman
Cox
Pingree
DeLand
Preston
State Affairs
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Guyer
Ube
Conpreatt Cowal Chureh Society
Mansion and
Madison Streets
Cie
Hm, Southworth
Miles ‘Townsend
C. Colegrove
Gale
Hindenach
Abenstead
G. A. Ro Peet
Levy
Marshell
John D. Houston
Joel Houston
Fredonia
Mackillan County
St. Ignace Republican
John
St. Ignace
Mackinac County
Houston
New Hampshire
Statesman
the Statesman
J. Winner
Wilbur
Ratate
Archibald R. Henry
Parley L. Brety
Frank IL
Mott
Arthur Clark
Charles TH. Elgon
James Lord
Fred Stark
Clarence
E. James Lord
Herman Stark
Aeres
See
Mary
Miner
Bate Creek
Sue Leonanl Kittey
Herbert M. Kinney
Dati
Hunek
Sheridan
Isaac Wollows
Margaret Jilekett
Fatesite Pokoistia
Riva Doty
Hhattle Creek
Ben Ory
Sadie A
Kirthied
Reek
Dwight Cube
Winatoes
Lede Fiovek
Chas
W. Cheistler
Nelson Wil Tigios
Tal
James
Biuthor Morrison
Worthington, Lnd
Lau
Annie Steble
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
A. O. Hyde
Jaxon
Marshall Mail
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Casper Schwer
Albion
Nora Fishel
Homey
Clay Lewis
Elite Morse
Thomas Soneio
Nelle Manning
St. Anne
Breed Lymion
Jertha Blashfield
Hattle Creek
Wm. A. Shields
Washington Co
N.Y
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Min
Te Hothy
Westerday
Charles Willard Towne
George Willard
Battle Creek Journal
Charles Willard
Willard
Taft
Hoplist Villege
Willanhol
Hrewer
Ehobbren
Mira
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Wilkin
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Moore
Howuiel & Knet
Sue l
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Asearcat
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Hulbert & Medemar
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Beatrid Arch i M. Wadleigh
Willard, Sr
Lane
Thomas and
Hull
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
I. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
U. Hall
Mall
Maqnette
Axminster
Body Brussels
Tapestry Brussels
Lepter
Homer
Evening. News
Burkholz
Onue
Auiet
Hess
Dong
Bo Koch
Ponti Cereal Co
Lim
Sat Ue Creek
Michay
Thos Pells
Postum
Terbatim
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Rickett & French
White & CO
Our Tech
Seth
J. S. White & CO
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