Patent Row Over Traction Engine Invention Faces Congress
A long dispute centers on E A Marsh of Battle Creek whose steam powered traction engine method was patented but challenged as invalid due to a clerical error. Nichols Shepard & Co. claim use of the device without compensation and Marsh’s suit failed. a congressional move to grant relief was blocked by Rep Lacey, who opposed the bill unless Nichols, Shepard & Co. could use the invention freely. The piece defends Lacey’s record while noting bitter local reaction and urging judgment only after Marsh’s full account is presented.
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E. A. Marsh
Bittle Creek
Congress
Merah
Secretary of the Interior
Marsh
Nichols, Shepard Ac Co
Nichols, Shepard & Co
March
United States
Marah
Uatur
Winans
Michigan
Conger
Beas
Platt
Senate Committee On Patents
Carlyle
Wioans
E. 5
Lacey
Thi
Marek
Laney
Plate
Bia Committee
Nichole, Shepard & Co
Allege Tha
Bit
Bis
Devas
Ale
Aawla
Minard LeFaver
James Scott
Battle Creek
U. S. Clicui Court
Niabols, Shepard & Co
Larey
Hhore
Died in Michigan and sorrow for Allie long remembered
A fragment from a 19th century notice recalls the death of a beloved child named Allie of five summers, mourned by kin and friends with verses of faith and memory. It continues with details of Mrs Elizabeth Van Brunt’s death in Jackson Michigan on March 4, 1885 aged 82, noting a life of Christian hope, a long Michigan residence since 1849, and surviving five children. The account closes with council minutes from March 9, 1885, noting appointments, payments, and maintenance topics in Marengo.
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Fredonia
Altie
Nellie Lansing
Allie
Jackson
Mich
Elizabeth, van Brunt
Michigan
Veo Brunt
Christian Church
D. E. Millard
Elegant Lot of Percherons at Elmwood Farm Scipio NY
A friend of oura reports a finer lot of Percheron horses than usual at Elmwood stock farm Scipio New York John W Akin proprietor. They are uniformly close limbed with good action and disposition. Mr Akin personally selects each animal high standards. He captured eight first prizes at the New York state fair Elmira that fall with several seconds. Thanks to neighbors for kindness in the sickness of husband and father Mrs Jamaal Vaxeiper ap Faairy.
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Oura
Elmwood Stock Farm
Scipio
N. Y
John W. Akin
Akin
Akio
Elmira
Michigan
The Ship Canal Debate by Henry A Willis of Battle Creek
Henry Willis of Battle Creek argues for a Michigan waterway linking Lake Michigan to Detroit via a central canal. He contends it would drop freight costs, reclaim 2,000,000 acres, and boost westward markets, citing Hennepin Canal as model and opposing congressional indifference. He outlines tolls, construction, and economic benefits, while contrasting with rival rail routes and urging Michigan support.
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Henry A Willis
Raitia Creek
Henry Willis
Battle, Creek
Hennepin Canal
Mississippi River
Chicago
Iowa
New Orleans
Lake Michigan
Sew Board
New York
Mulhona
Auoi
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Augusta
Battle Creek
Detroit
Saugatuck
Lake &Ichigan
Olivet
Detroit Evening News
Michigan Central
Lake Erie
Europa
Newa
H. Willie
Detroit Lakes
Oliver
Studebakers
Hattle Creek
Battle Creek Machinery Co
Waton Schro Seat Co
Ignatic
Evening News
Marshall Visit Sparks Business Expansion and Local Ads
A lingering note from December announces a move to Marshall by Aaron Conger to open a larger store at 50 State Street under C F Vogel for a year with room to grow. The letter thanks locals for support, pledges to help in summer business, and invites customers to visit for goods. Whitelaw Mead touts The States Tribune as the best read paper, noting its wide coverage of marriages births and civic details.
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Marshall
Herbert Thompson
C.F. Vogel
State Street
Aaron Conger
Whitelaw Meid
Hew Work Tribune
Seauet
Evershady
Fia
Buy on time helps pay poor accounts near Lewie
Fragmentary note references purchasing on time and aiding poor accounts near a location described as Lewie after Ney, with unclear date and details. It reads like a personal reminder or informal plea rather than a complete news item.
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Lewie
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Nert
Earth
Ilia
Norrow
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Siier
Ile
Allce
Imon Ceouch
Mrecorder
Wagner
Ald. Gill
Marengo
C. H. Smith
M. L. Curren
John Heyser
Council
Ald
Baldwin
Gill
Grand
Hexpert
Gut
Calnoug County
Hoo
F. Snyder
Hook and Ladder Company
Wyckoff & Darrin
J. N. Austin
F. Flyon
Wm. Crane
Jobhn Whafen
James Dunavay
J.J. Mordaria
Gas Co
Marshal
Qn Motion Council
Mx. C
Joy
Land of
Jamaal Vaxeiper
Ship Canal
The
Presbyterian Church
Home and Foreign Missions
Tremurer
Fth
Society
C. E. Shulway
G. A. BR
Michiau
Ingersoll
Lewis
Warren
Bugin
Lewin
TigerGls Antrald Mills
Owin
Schuyler
R. Butlera
Dedchuyler
Schuyler's
Washington Market
parFarmersa
Wt. & Cox
Marshall, Mich
Schocb
Grocer
Sander
Busley's
Meore
Mannes
Juuwus Engleman
Barrett & Co
Thos. Rollinson, Prop
Chasers
T. Shanahan
Ani Faw
F.H. Calcott & CO
G Rocries At
Lewis’ Cash Store
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