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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
5
Local notes report the high school moving to new quarters and fine facilities, the 6th infantry expected home from the Philippines, and bids on interior finishing for the Dutoanis Home. Other items cover sermons, property plans, a hospital project, legal cases, school decisions, and upcoming events in Marshall and nearby areas.
Sheriff Williamis reports Grand Rapids received notice that a Burlington suspect named Gifford, wanted for assault on a six year old girl, is in custody there. Details are scarce. Meanwhile Matsabes temple interest grows as a large crowd attends Tuesday’s meeting, with May Powell and Wi Gray chairing western and eastern districts and committees forming to raise a building fund. The next meeting will hear location recommendations. Sir Knights urged to attend.
Lemuel Bradley recalls Silas Anson a Bellevue copper worker famed for superb barrels and robust humor. At nearly ninety he proved immense strength, sharing staves and hoops to craft barrel valks, and his sharp wit drew neighbors like Kulama farmer who bought and paid for a second hand harness with a note that turned out valuable.
George W Bentley died March 1 1901 at his son's home in Marshall aged 92. Born February 24 1809 in Carton England he moved to America at age nine and lived in New York and Marshall. He worked as carpenter joiner contractor farmer banker and bank president and held other trusts. He married twice and had one son five grandchildren and three great grandchildren surviving. He embraced Swedenborgianism and died peacefully with faith in a blessed future. Also listed: horse for sale two year old colt by Colonel Tom and agents wanted for Perfection Cream Separator in Jackson Michigan.
Patrick Hayesla of Detroit visits regional business forecasts this week while George Perrett Jr suffers a weeklong grip. Several residents travel or relocate, including Miss Lillian Williams to Fayette Ohio and Miss Mary Wells to Springfield Illinois. Judge Walter Hayes attends from Clinton Iowa for General Gorham’s death. James Ingram’s Civil War service prompts a formal bereavement tribute by the post. Resolutions urge records and newspaper notices, with condolences to bereaved families.
List of names with letters remaining unclaimed including Ash W B Anneble Mr W N Anderson Mies Fannie Cluf Nettie Qobsataggas Arch Cotten China among others at Marshall post office as of March 25 1901.
A hotel employing about 4,000 people features a vast kitchen with a 100 quart kettle and a 600 capacity roaster, plus 50 roasting pans and a 225 pound potato dish. Omelets use 7,800 eggs daily, with 60 cooks and 100 assistants at the ranges. A separate item notes a rosa garnet deposit near Cuantisy, Mexico, to be worked on a large scale. Also mentions a Read ing possum farm venture and a British armored automobile train to aid military needs. The German ambassador to Paris, Prince Muenster Von Derneburg, resigns at 80 after fifty years in diplomacy.
An old ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for a cold in one day with no cure no pay. It mentions Bosley’s Hardware selling the product and notes refunds if ineffective. Also references DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a liver and bowel cleanser.
Advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and tongue and malaria relief. Claims no griping or weakness with small taste and fast action. Outdoor detail mentions 25 cents at H J Hydes.
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