Newton District Social Notes and Local Visits
Newton District records a busy social week with musical programs, illness recovery, and multiple visits. Local residents including Ora Savers Lena Kimball and Archibald Bodskidh are noted, along with farm moves, weddings, and cemetery burial of Henry Pettengill. Detective G Wiard's tour and various callers feature in the community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wiard
Ttg
Ora Savers
Lena Kimball
al Bodskidh
J. Cogswell
Elsworth Babcock
Phas
Bird
Harvey
Spooner
Wood
Archie Botzona
Fred Alwardt
Effa Dodge
Jesse Merchant
H.W. Flanders
O. Wiard
Randt
G.C. Cross
Leona Wanders
Bernice May
R.W
Sophias Westfall
Wi Lauppa
Northenton
Alvert Hogelshaw
John Min Ble
Obituary and Local Notes From Worth Albion
Mr Rubeck, an aged respected resident of Clarence, died at home Tuesday evening of heart illness. Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran church in Albion Barclay with interment in Albion cemetery. Nearby items report stock sales, visits, church events, mission talks in Porto Rico, and local changes, including moves of Alex Sherrard, the Debberts, and families, plus health notes and social calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rubeck
Clarence Ratynsiiip
Fill Home
Tugadsyavening
Frank Debbect
Chutel
Albion Barclay
Albion Cemetery
George Barclay
Local Social Notes Mention Neighbors and Visits
Section Ie lists Clarence Culpes and wife ill with the mists. Mrs. Chas Mason of Kalamazoo visits her father Scott Dickinson then returns home. John Sellen and Mary Rosecrantz are briefly mentioned as ill or visiting. George Dedrick returns to school while Nora Parker and Viola Palmer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Culpes
Chas. Mason
Kalamazoo
Scott Dickinson
John Sellen
Mary Rosecrantz
Bertha VenArman
Marshiadi
George Dedrick
Nora Parker
Clarence Daines
Viola Palmer
Martha
Local Notes From Stanley Center On Weekend Visits
Cora Hocho visited Ollie Christy Saturday while Wayne and Mildred Toland visited their grandmother Mrs Snedskey Sunday. Ollie Christy is ill and April visitors are invited. Ian Archia and Frank Abbott were in Battle Creek Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Hocho
Oille
Christy
Wayne
Mildred Toland
Snedskey
Will Christy
Gattle Creete
Bay Talmedge
Frances Bentley
Marshall
Mary Funk
E. Robinsons
Stanley
April & AM
Ollie Christy
Will Palmer
Cameron
Frank Abbott
Ian Archia
Battle Creek
Nettie Schultz
C. Toland
Mra
R. Schultz
Peter Schultz
Royen Funk
Suit Pending in Calhoun County Court
In the Thirty seventh Judicial Court in Calhoun County Battle Creek Michigan a chancery suit Finesy versus Lewis L Finney is filed. Finney’s residence is in Michigan but his whereabouts are unknown. He must appear within five months and the order will be published weekly for six weeks in the Marshall Statesman. Walter E North circuit judge. Rest H Kirshman solicitor for complainant. Battle Creek Michigan march 2t my 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State. OF
Michigan
Ery
Calhoun
Battle Creek
Finesy
Lewis L. Floney
Lewis L. Finney
R. H. Kirshman
Fox
Marshall Statesman
Walter E. North
Rest
H. Kissenman
Mich
Will and Estate Probate Notice From Massachusetts Court
WILLIAM Wt OKEEFE or Utceased of Middlesea Conniz Mase. probate notices issued. Claims to be presented to the Probate Court at the Probate Office in Marshill for examination and allowance before the Willis time. Hearing scheduled on the 1st day of July at ten o clock in the forenoon. Chates Mach Lith A B 951. WILLIAM H FORTER 37637 Judge of Probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesea Conniz
Marshell
Chates Macch Lith
William H- Forter
Mrs Cushman Visits Brother in North Marengg
Mrs. George Cushman spent Saturday at Earl Cushman's. Will Leeson is moving in, and Joseph Sturgis will occupy the tenant house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cushman
Earl Cushman
Will Leeson
Joseph Sturgis
Birthday party for Ople and Lola Shultd well attended
Chaz Coachman hosted a Thursday night birthday party for Ople and Lola Shultd with many guests and gifts. A bountiful supper was provided by five young girls and praised by all attendees. Zeph Ezvway of Springport visited Mr. Shulitz that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaz
John Hookway
Ople i
Lola
Townsend
Marshall
Rhodes
Ella Seon
Fred Felter’s
Council Proceedings March 20 in Wisconsin City
City council meets with Mayor Sandy presiding. Aldermen present include Gilett Lansing Cook Thunder Schnattman Chapman Weber Rose and recorder. Minutes of March 3 approved. Petition by D D Jagger for electric light at Maale and Michigan read and referred to electric light and water committee. Bill for G C Smith approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Alds
Gilett
Lansing
Cook
Thunder
Schnattman
Chapman, Weber, Rose and Recorder
D.D. Jagger
Maale
Michigan Streets
Alds Weber
G. C. Smith
W. ‘Ld
Local City Council Proceedings and Street Plans
The Marshall city council considers granting a house owner permission to use property from Madison B to Forest to cover damages and two weeks to vacate with daily costs after. Aldermen Weber and Chapman push for Monroe Street graveling and widening supervised by the Street committee, while other items involve lot numbering, street petitions for Kalamazoo lights, library board vacancy, and election commissioners appointments. Budgets and reports from treasurer and recorder are approved for publication, with plans to build a macadam road linking Marengo township to city land and bridge access, plus ballot printing bids and polling places for August elections.
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Phulpa
Madison Bs
Forest
Marliton
Ald. Weber
Monroe Streen
Lawustatreen
Ald. Chapman
Harts
Oproce Streets
Ald Lansing
Kalamazoo Avenue
H. E. Wincor
Public Library
Ss. O'Keefe
Ald
Cook
Img Pola
Stuart
Marengo Township
Kalamazoo River
Marshall Avenue
Lee Center Social Notice and Upcoming Events
Lee Center notices Leo Treddwell is very sick and Mrs Alica Willams of Jackson visits. An aunt Ara Ray Greenfield is mentioned. A Malasugac social is planned at Barre Woods on Wednesday evening March 29 with a Local Option Speech at the church by Dr Miller on Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Treddwell
Alica Willams
Jackson
Ara
Ray Greenfield
Barre Woods
Msiler
A.S
Stanley Woods
Will You Help Defend Dry Calhoun Against Liquor Trust
A county political rally urges voters to choose dry Calhoun over wet nearby areas. It claims lower taxes and fewer drunkenness arrests in Dry Calhoun, contrasts bank deposits and business climate, and frames the issue as a fight for good government, business, and homes against the liquor trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Brewers’ Association
Michigan
The
Brewer’ Association
Calhoun
Malamazoo
Natamazoo
Battle Creek
Copia
Kalamazes
Reat Venture
Deaters
Liquor Trust
Improvement in Battle Creek Grocery Business Noted
Alfred J. Godsmark of Godsmark Durand & Coe wholesale grocers says Battle Creek retailers are paying bills promptly and more stores are discounting debts since the local option law took effect two years ago. He cites his firm’s books showing January sales up 31,500 from any previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle Creek
Alfred J. Godsmark
Godsmark, Durand & Coe
Battle Creek
Gedsmark
Battie Creek Enquirer
Real Estate Boom Boosts Calhoun County
The Marshall News reports rising transfers of deeds and mortgages in Calhoun County with 543 entries in January and 487 in February. Real estate demand and prices rise, signaling unusual prosperity, especially among farmers as the number of practitioners increases from one to three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Register of Deeds Office
Letter from Athens man on local option and sobriety
A resident of Athens Michigan writes about thirty years of drinking and how local option saved him from alcohol. He describes saving about 490 dollars over 98 weeks and providing for his family, noting his wife and children now greet him with open hands. He urges others to vote in the ballot box and suggests public sharing of the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Mich
EL Stewart
Gee
Garrison
B. S
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Newton Dist
Worth Albion
Lenora Line
Ida Marke
W. A. Raymond
Charlotte Pittenger
Hy Taylor
Sica Creek
Wall
Porto Rico
Stephen Tooley
Ka Jogg
Aldie Tooley
Daisy Kimball
Frank Sinclark
Albion
Frank Debbert
Henry Marks
Herbert Lincoln
Rosetta Lincoln
W. Raymond
Will Haeske
AMG Dist
Dora Hollon
Clinton
Gridley
Alice Wells
Homer
Wizard Cotton
Glen Haven
Edna Sloan
Geo. Brockway
Wells
James Brockway
John McAllistar
da Albion
Alex Sherrard
Homer, Co
Ballwas
Stanley Center
Deare
Gsbornes
Akothe
Tsar Dare
Willian WT
Okeefe
North Marengg
Council Proceedings
Tee
Gillett Thac
Carr
Clyde Cortright
Hosty
Election Con Missioners
Chas. T. Fletebar
Board of Election -Sommissioners
Lanning
O'Leary
Marshal's
J. G. Gratt
Sth
Arbeiter Hall
G. K Lamb
LEE Center
A. J. Godsmark
Marshall News
Gant
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