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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
5
Jottings announce sale bills and bargains while noting sick neighbor, church revival meetings, a new birth, and local deaths. Royal Cycle Works grows, Homer considers mayoral candidate, and several residents change jobs or relocate. Weather shifts to March storm as robins herald spring and town band organ nears.
The column reports on local lives and happenings including Parker leasing the Stimpson house in Mackinaw City, Albion College sleigh ride ban, and the Epworth League march event. It notes deaths of Christopher Fisher in Newton and George Owens in Marshall, a German military company formation, a funeral for Creo Owens, school text book debate, and various marriages and civic notices. Leaders seek freight-rate reform from J. F. Widoe, Lansing.
A local shop showcases a broad selection of repair equipment including mowers binders and related gear on its display line. The event highlights new models and pricing to attract buyers.
Republican city caucuses set for Saturday March 27 at Tot o elowk with city convention planned for Monday March 2 at 10 am at Arbeiter hall. Also notes deliveries of horses from Seven Oaks and Medina Stables, a Calhoun Union Sabbath School convention March 18 at Cook's Prairie Baptist church, and local family and legal notices from Owego and Homer.
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