Former resident loses property in California fire
A letter from Agnes Powell detailing the February wildfire at the Ralph Powell ranch near Clovis California describes a total loss of the family home and valuables. Mrs Wm Powell and daughter Agnes suffered heavy losses while Ralph Powell and relatives survived with only their backs and a few kept items. The Powells plan to travel to Marshall for clothing as they recover from the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Powell
Clovis
Cal
WoAs
Powell
Agnes Powell
Mary Simmons
Marshall
Kalimaros
Fresno
Miss Powell
Harlee
Glovis
Jef
Giovis
Rockies
Ralph
Pather
Piave
Leame
Jeter
Vaweil
Mingeapslis
Ralph Yowell
Japs Hold Grills On Mexican Coast
A private letter from Cananes Mexico reports Japanese troops massing along the Mexican coast between Guayamas and Mazatlan. The writer claims 40 000 Japanese are scattered along the shore and drill openly in stockades, suggesting plans beyond passive presence. The letter cites American secret officials closely watching Japan and hints at naval bases on the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Japan
Costige
Mexican
Arters
Denver
Cananes
Mexico
Guayamas
Mazatlan
Soast
Jonks
Village Elections Mostly Dry In Several Towns
A string of village elections on Monday produced mixed results with the anti saloon ticket sweeping Homer while Tekonsha and nearby communities saw dry Republican victories. In Burlington a light vote yielded a small slate led by John Lee and Byron Engle, amid sparse turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Aronday
John Lee
E.G. Shenly
J. H. Phillips
Marvin G. Fall
Samuel W. Roberts
A. A. Buhler
Lt. C. Page
W. F. Barton
Tekonsha
Donday
Powest
C. B. Newland
Tressurer
J. W. Randall, Jr
Jackson County
Citizens
Independenta
Arthur Pinches
Alien Crawford
BE. L. Dal
E. G. Brown
Frank Barr
K. G. Landon
Ralph Pierson
Homer
Monflay
Zens
Abraham A. Garlinghouse
Wm. McKennan
Reubee Drinkwater
Seymour
Essov
Hoert L. Andreiws Prank
Aster
Nathan P. Beeden
Autavant A. Gatlinghouse, CO
Uwe Yeras
James C. Osborn
E. Snider
McKeenan
Byron
Snider
Cleveland
Sabin
Les Blodgett
Re. Webster G. Ander
Henry C. Daly
Murray Mackey Stock Company Heads Empire Theatre
The Murray Mackey Stock Company appears at the Empire Theatre for a week following a positive Jackson Patriot review. The article notes rising standards in stock productions with better talent, costumes, and scenery, citing a packed Atheneum engagement as evidence of growing audience appetite. Mrs. Jamies Grace returned from Ann Arbor Sunday afternoon, and Mr. Winsor came home Saturday night from a southern trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Patriot
Murray-Mackey Stock Company
Empire
Murray- Mackey Comopany
Atheneum
Jamies Grace
Ann Arbor
E. Winsor
Emmett District No 7 Early Settlers and School History
The article recalls Emmett District No 7’s first settler Harry Warriner from New York and early arrivals like William Newman from Ireland and Jeremiah Atkinson from New Jersey. It notes the 1867 organization, a small schoolhouse on section 14, first teacher Mrs Castle Warriner, and pupils using goose quills and plaster geoplasters with no readers. It lists many teachers and current residents, with the modern school having fourteen pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Warriner
New York
Wiliam Newman
Ireland
Jeremiah Atkison
New Jersey
Hiram Hoag
Crane
Castle Warriner
Jeremiah Brown
Pally Paine
Eliza Flint
Cynthia Jane Lapham
Wm. Pierce
Ezra Hall Mary Drake
Anna Williams
Nick Furlong
Samuel Simons
Cyrus Stiles
Delucis Gatman
Maria Tuttle
Jane Hoag
Wm. Lapham
Emma Coles
Dolly Bail
Hattie Hoyt
Anna’ McCardle
Lena Linham
Gabizella Badger
Sarah Badger
Helen Costello
Ida Howe
Anna Caulking
Miss Foster
Jennia Moore
Jennie Grodavent
Carrie van Epps
Bessie Wood
Ellie Haddock
Ella Doty
Anna Walter
Bertha Burnbaro
Lens Carver
Adela Gwen
Edna Mapes
Nellie Lair
Cartin Lagham
Filsie Webb
Mr. Cooper
Thezsia Warrick
Chas. Warrick
Ed Borst
Walter Marsh
John Johnson
Erastus Marsh
Eilan Lapham
Glenn Newman
Tom Hoag
EM Cline
Adsiia Gaphand
Daniel Dibbie
Marcellus Newnan Ephri
New Library Board Elects Officers and Sets Terms
Newly appointed library board met at W. W. Cook home with six members present due to illness and a vacancy from M. S. O Keefe resignation. W. W. Cook elected president. Billings secretary treasurer. Terms assigned to six members. committees named including Finance and Ways and Means. Billings announced immediate start on collecting subscribed funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arty Library
W. W. Cook
W. W. Grace
Dibble
M.S. O'Keefe
Cook
Billings
W. J. Dibble
J. W. Gracey
S. W. Warren
A. Kepper
MS. O'Keefe
F. A. Stuart
H.j.coeman
C. H. Elings
Aurand School Showcases Practical Agriculture Exhibit
At Aurand School Tekonsha a teacher led a hands on display of book cases ladders and work boxes while students tested seed yarn and seed germination. A farmer institute meets discussed an advanced assessment plan and charter revisions for Farmers Mutual Insurance with changes extending notice periods and defining insurance terms and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurand
Tekonsha
Uy Thenen
Cam
Dal
Zoey
Humes
Farmer Institute
Farmers' Institute
Saan &M
Powder Explosion Causes 2.5 Million Damages
A Wisconsin summary reports a 2,500,620 damage figure from a powder mill blast at Pleasant Prairie. Repairs to glass and related costs spread to lake shore cities and the county, with Wemours Powder Company seeking to settle without court by offering compensation for nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kencahs
Wis
Annual Report of Chief Engineer 1910 11 for Marshall Michigan
Chief Esginger Kranas presents the Marshall Michigan fire department annual report for the year ending March 11 1911. Nineteen alarms occurred with total damage 21486 64 and insured amount 60131 11 leaving actual loss of 865. Hose and extinguishers were deployed along with apparatus including an Amoskeag engine a hose and chemical wagon a lock and ladder truck and four horses. Station numbers 1 and 2 housed equipment and more hose f rissle materials were noted with several condemnations. A Gamewell alarm system served by sight boxes or telephone operated by 37 personnel led by F H Kraus chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esginger-Kranas
City of
Marshall
Michigan
Mich
No. 1
No. 2
Game
FOP RATT CANNOT BE WED A Battle Creek Romance Ends in Marriage License
Arthur Thorpe, a cripple from Battle Creek with a halted romance, wins consent but lacks a minister and county officials to officiate. He cannot stand erect and must walk bent, yet he has held jobs and could support a wife on his earnings. Wednesday Thorpe finally persuaded Rev Judd to marry them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thorpe
Battle Creek
Justice of the Peat
I'Lal
Deen
Thorpe
Thrope
Gus
Thiropese
Rev
Judd
Atrinen Baptist Shurig
Bank Failure in Union City Shuts Farmers National Bank
After a two day exam, Nations Bank Examiner F A Reersbeck ordered the Farmers National Bank of Union City closed. The bank will not reopen unless a receiver is appointed. Depositors faced losses totaling about 169000, and stockholders pledged 100000 bond and 70000 guarantee to cover deposits. Union City, March 15. Union City National Bank takes over Farmers National Bank business, promising to pay depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nations Bank
F. A. Reersbeck
Chicago
Farmers’ National Bank of
Union City
Henry Y. Carpenter
Farmers’ Bank
Carpenter
Lansing
Henay
Darius D. Buell
John F. Fox
D. D. Buell
J.P. Fox
Thomas B. Buell
Thomas Case
Feed Bisbee
Buell
National Bank
Farmers’ National Bank
Examiner Rernbeck
Union City Bank
P. Fox
Thomas Buell
City Treasury Shows Solid Balance After Year of Spending
The municipal year ended with a notable city treasury balance despite large payments for a new bridge, land purchases, and public works. Major Sandy’s administration is praised for orderly spending, sewers, sidewalks, street lighting, water, and a new Oakridge chapel office building, with liquor license funds previously received also contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Yeas
Persinville
New Prowess Co
Marshall Faronce Co
Oakridge
Giles Bliss Awarded S130 Damages in Local Court
Giles Bliss secured S130 in damages from Maury Hush in a contested estonit case tied to a theft dispute over a pack book of two dollars. Bliss was acquitted in the justice court and pursued further damages, prompting community interest in Prekina as residents react to the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Bliss
Estonit
Maury Hush
Prekina
Bliss
Thy
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Wm. Powell
Daugh
Ter
J. 5. Brooks
Detroit
Mic
McNames
AM. Dacobelef
Kale
Burlington
Athens
Atv
EB. E Overholt
B. At
Gnome
Paul Fox
G. W. Fox
B. Mu
ED Greenfield
Haas
Treasuryr
H. G. Kelser
B. Mies
W. A. Wilson
Chas. F. Grill
Trustent Wilber
AE Standiford
P. Wisner
B. M
J. J. Snyder
E. B. Hohenbeck
Emmett
NEW ‘Library’ Board
C. H
Iltings
Sec’y-Treas
Aurand School
Com'r. Miller
Cuarter
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co
Arbeiter Hall
Shipp
Houck
Frank Minuus
Mus
Teruiet
Sks
Oteers Tay
Tis
Huhne
Aifrisia
Ami
David Walkinsshaw
Perry Mayo
S. A. Bascom
Albion
Mayo
J.M. Willison
Bascom
Ma Mingus
Henry Walkinshaw
Perry Masa
Wien
Nailosa
S&t
Treasury
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