Republican City Convention Names Ticket For City Office
A Republican city convention held to select candidates for mayor recorder and treasurer faced only minor contention. Chas. W. Dobbins was chosen for mayor, John F. Gauss for recorder, and Jas. N. Gustin for treasurer amid debates over whether H. J. Good would accept. The convention pressed ahead, appointing committees and delaying adjournment while seeking Good's participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Good
Chas. W. Dobbs
S. F. Dobbins
Dobbins
Hce
Harry Mamaw
James N. Gustin
E. B. Simons
Mamaw
J. NM. Hatch
Gustin
Oitke
Hatch
J. F. Gauss
Gauss
Clyde Cortight
Cortright
Jay Hatch
J. M. Hatch
E. E. Simmons
O. J. Renegar
Kleindvist
Noaselty
S. Scott
Mr. Good
Mr. Scotts
Mrs. Good
Wm. Smith
EB. E. Simmons
Bir Good
David Walkinshaw
O. J. Gar
W.coleman
A. 2. Grobens
Mros
Oling Agalash
Ward Nomination Proceedings Across Four Wards
Nomination caucuses elected supervisors and aldermen by acclamation in four wards. Key figures included E E Simmons as supervisor and J Gregg as ward chair, with ballots casting for Bigelow and Gray in one ward and Painter Renigar and Downsend winning in others. Ward committees named Gillett Gustin and Dobbs among others, with expected withdrawals and fills anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adole Tive
D. Gitle
John EB
Tary
O. Miller
Doa
Eedi Pendill
Miller
Siderman
EL. Bigelow
Firet
Ward
M. J. Gillett
J. N. Gustin
Wm. Gray
Wyourth
W. FP. Nfindenach
Edward Dobbins
Miles Downsend
Gilbert Lathrop
cConstabbie
Dell, Green
W. F. Sindenah
Blood
Edward Dobns
Republican Town ship Nominations for Venvis Eskford and surrounding areas
Republican caucuses nominated ticket slates across Venvis Eskford and neighboring towns. Key choices included supervisor candidates Jas E Walkinshaw in Venvis and C W Lewisy in Eskford, with officers such as clerks, treasurers, high overseers, and judges named for each locale. The reports list numerous names for clerk treasurer overseer and party posts reflecting broad local nomination activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venvis
Jas
E. Walkinshaw
E. W. Scott
van Pendill
Treas
Thos. Hamilton
Ugh. Com'r
Alfred Ackley
Chriis Vals
Fred Brandt
Key
Thos. Gale
Wees
Nancy Boyer at the Empire this April week
Nancy Boyer returns to the Empire for a seven day engagement starting April 10. The performances run throughout the week with audience expected to pack the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Boyer
the Empire
Pine Creek District School History Chronicle
A retrospective from Pine Creek district No. on March 18, 1847 notes early efforts to build a school house and appoint a moderator. Contracts awarded to Edgar Cheesebrough and R L Clark, with funding decisions, wood quotas, and teacher pay detailed. The log frame building evolved, with years 1853 to 1868 marked by term lengths, painting, and wood purchases. Notable figures include Rev Gould as builder and Rev Gould’s son hauling lumber. The district boasted long-serving teachers and a reputation for high eighth grade exams, led by current director Chichester, assessor C B Rolfe, and moderator David Rishel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pudeeph Weig
Edgar Cheesebrough
R. L. Clark
W. M. Coplin
James Winters
G. W. Willard
J. Wright
E. Cheesebrough
Reed
Gould
The
Baptist Church
Athans
R. Miller
Wm. M. Coplin
C. Abbott
Albert Dickinson
Helen Thompson
Amelia Stimpson
Orlando Church
Julia Sanders
B. Elsworth
Edgar Stimpson
Miss Halil
D. W. Lawrence
Mary Bushnell
Martha Scotford
Mary Patterson
Kite Day
Hannah Kilsey
Jennie Hiscock
Helen Rial
Addie Rolfe
Hannah Gilborn
Emmys Crawford
Emma Abbott
Eliza Vanderburg
Addie Harris
Mary Fleisher
Loyina Underwood
Lyman Clark
Addie Johnson
Nettie Johnson
Robert Cane
Amelia Richards
Alice Spencer
Elmer Reed
Alice Hoskins
Marshall Bacon
Nellie Bennett
F. E. Nixon
Mary Etz
Walter Hammet
Corsa Graves
C. B H. Worthington
Marguerite Agnew
Ruth Kushnall
Guy Fisk
Ada Putmen
Glenna Lunt
Lillian Hadwin
E. L. McPherson
Frank Hollister
Andrew DeMott
Clayton Crandall
Sherman Wilson
Fred Carr
James L. Graves
Geo. W. Davis
Misa Grege
V. D. Lee
Chichester
C. B. Rolfe
David Rishel
House And Barn Burned Near City
About two o'clock Saturday afternoon, fire from grass burning along Rice Creek spread to John Welles’s premises east of the city. A spark carried on the wind ignited the roof and shingles, destroying the barn and house. Firefighters and a crowd fought the blaze but the buildings burned to ashes. Welles saved most contents. Loss likely 5000 on barn and 1500 on the house. The home had been recently repaired and well furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welles
Rice Creek
Welles Place
Welles
John W Vogel's Big City Minstrels at Empire Theatre
John W Vogel's Big City Minstrels will be seen at the Empire Theatre on Tuesday April 4. The company is about fifty strong with a notable roster. Manager Vosep promises a standard show, with The Radical Palace an elaborate new first act set to be presented for the first time, touted as the most beautiful and costly ever used by any troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Vogel
Big City
Empire Theatre
Vosep
No Celebration This Year in Marshall Discussed
Business leaders met at M. D. Gills to decide on Marshall's annual celebration. Most favored postponing due to fair grounds disruption and summer repairs, with some proposing reallocating funds to the library or band support. The Harvest Festival was praised as a community connector, though opinions varied on canceling or continuing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.D. Gills
Marshall
Huyler Killings
Dobe Oins
Ethan Allen
Wm, Gray
H. J Good
Kt. $. Scott
Clas. Parker
M. J. Gulett
Jay Cronin
Jim Beckwich
Grandy
Lie City
Sec'y
Lansing
Carl Weber
Petitions for Good Roads Draw Local Backers
Ex state representative J M Hatch leads a drive to fund road building to Lyon Lake and Battle Creek. He proposes 100 signers each pledge 3 per mile of new travel road, covering costs around 1250 per mile under state law. He urges cooperation from Lyon Lake cottages farmers and Battle Creek residents for a lasting improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hatch
Lyon Lake
Hatch
Battle Creek
Bride of U G Rickert in Akron Ceremony
Miss Gertrude Lillien Borough and Mr. A Garfield Rickert were married in Akron Ohio the ceremony led by Dr A B Church president of Beacb wlooliega Prof Rickert to visit relatives in Wadsworth Medina and Cleveland for a week before returning for spring term opening They will live at the Borough home for the rest of the school year Miss Borough is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Borough and is highly regarded while Prof Rickert is well known for his residence 183
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Lillien Borough
A. Garfield Rickert
Akron
Ohio
A. B. Church
Beacbwlooliega
Prof
Rickert
Wadsworth
Medina
Cleveland
Borough
Miss Borough
J. M. Borough
Highee
Democratic County Convention Names Local Ticket
The Democratic County Convention at Arbeiter Hall nominated Ernest C. Sandy for mayor, Wm. C. Muck for recorder, Sam N. Osborn for treasurer, and H. A. Clute for justice of the peace. William Boyd elected city committee chairman as the session adjourned amid applause and cigar celebrations by about 200 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest C. Sandy
C. Muck
Sam N. Unborn
Henry A. Cly
Wm. E
Arbeiter
J.C. Beckwith
R. FP. Grant
Grant
Representative Democracy
Marshall
W. G. Noneman
John Dunn
Mr. Grant
J. ©. Beckwith
J. W. Grace
Permanent Organization and Order of Business
C .T. Fetcher
Colin Sipelak
Peter J. J. Higgins
Committee On Permanent Organization and Order of Business
J.J. Fahey
J. E. Wisel
Joy
G. £. Wimitls
W. A. Lane
C.D. Pletcher
B.C. Sandy
Sandy Ba
C.T. Frewner
C. MM. Noneman
Sandy
Bradshaw
Wo. C. Muck
Muck
L.S. Soy
N. Osborn
Michigan
Osborn
R. Grant
Fahey
Wm. Jaeckle
Ita
L. N. Giroux
L. N. Ostern
Wm. Tackle
Justice P. Hayes
P. Fletcher
Mr. Bayes
Wai Jaelle
C. M. Noneman
M.S. DeLavergne
G. A. Houck
Stone
H. A. Vlote
Gus Daviss
Jaeckle
M. Noneman
Noneman
C.T. Fletcher
G. A. Hauck
Figtvher
J. M. Borough
H. A. Clue
Wain. Boyd
Ald. Webar
Jo C. Beckwith
Ward Nominations FIRST WARD Summary
BR. F. Grant served as chairman and H. QD. Lansing as secretary in the first ward nominations as announced, the record lists key figures and organizational roles for the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. F. Grant
Chaiman
H. QD. Lansing
Keke Biel
Anclansation
Ward ticket details in fourth ward slate report
The document lists party figures and roles for the fourth ward ticket. Names include L. N. Giroux as chairman and J. J. Higgins as treasurer, with Antone Beles as supervisor, Carl Weber as alderman, and Clarence Srlejegel as constable. Ward committees name Giroux Higgins Weber and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aceliwation
Fahey
Sonstable
John Bean
John Keuble
J. Fahey
J. W. Bradshaw
L. N. Giroux
Peer J.J. Higgins
Acela
Antone Beles
Carl Weber
Clarence Srlejegel
Democrat Township Nominations Prompt Local Slates
Democratic nominees listed for town supervisor treasurer and justice across multiple townships. Names include Wm. Lak Clark Joe Daniels Theodore Powers Dolph Enos Samuel F Teeter Geo. Martin Sam Wooley John Gordon Frank Best Irving Chamberlain Henry Ed Wise Homer Clute Stanley Wood Geo. Rundie W. H. Thomas Geo. Dedrick Clint Wetmore Herbert Murray Matthew Thomas Lan Harwood Oscar VanArman Wil Ron-2 Burton Hunt Peter Volce Fred Gale Verne Owen Clarence Follett C. 5 Andrews Wa A. Sehwark Albert Shrey C. Kirkland Frank Townsend Albert Rambaud Seedorph Jake Lutz Joe Case Wewig Mains John C. Cooper W. E. Marston Slaney Clute Elmer Bosserd Sid penny A. O Pattison WW. W. Williams Myron Bolles Bert Langle Ralph Hughes Beart Orsteete A Hasbrouck Joseph Dobberstein Greenman Scott Lawrence P. Abbott Frederick Katz Wm Shanley C J Fox L P Root John Willerick W W Wilson A J Vaudes Geo. Maight Gilbert White Geo. Clare Walter Scorn Fred Randall Milo Coass Leonard Brooks Verne Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Clute
Stanley Wood
Geo. Rundie High
W. H. ‘Thomas
Geo
Dedrick
Clint Wetmore
Herbert Murray
Matthew Thomas
Lan Harwood
Oscar VanArman
Wil
John C. Cooper
W. E. Marston
Slaney Clute
Elmer Bosserd
Sid Penny
High
A. O Pattison
Khan
A. Hasbrouck
Joseph Dobberstein
Greenman Scott
Larence P. Abbott
Fredonia
Frederick Katz
Wm. Shanley
C. J. Fox
L. P. Root
John Willerick
W. W. Wilson
A.J. Vaudes Tonnes
Geo. Maight
Gilbert White
Geo. Clare High
Walter Scorn
Fred Randall Constable
Milo Coass
Leonard Brooks
Verne Wagner
Albion City Ticket and Ward Nominations Form Local Ticket
Republicans unite in Albion to nominate a city ticket led by Mayor Wm. Bamer and clerk O. Shepard. Ward tickets name supervisors and aldermen across four wards with several constables. Democrats nominate Austin for mayor, Noyes for treasurer, amid prior election disputes and student-voter legality questions. Great preparations for Hillsdale fairs and Oct. 2 election dates are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tine Republicans
Albion
Wm. Bamer
O. Shepard
Graves
Push
G. Perkins
Henry Keeky
W.peuiboane
Leonard
Otto Conrad
Ran Adeh
Tidermer Toanesd
Clarence Trine
Albion Democrats
WLW
Austin
W. B. Noyes
W. J. Morse
A. F. Cooper
Cooper
Nayar Bailey
Battle Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republican City Convention
Chas. Dollins
Jm, Sustin
John Gauss
Recorder
W. J. Gregg
C. ©. Miller
I Church
G. V
J. Gregg
O. O Milles
Walkinshaw
Third Ward
Eb, J. Marshall
J. P. Hughes
Tricket
Upervisor
J E. Painter
Vyerman
O. J. Renigar
Constable
Ww. Hopkins
Ward Womies
I A. Rapp
C. J Reniger
H. E. Painter
J. J. M.vourn
Chas. Rundle
L. V. Greenfield
D. B. Jacobs
John Sellen
Joe White
Henry French
Clarensdon
Doolittle
W. B. Lawrence
Chas. Heavey
Geo. C. Baligatine
W. H. Sanders
Cornelius Thuax
Jas. Bolton
J. E. Crosby
Geo, Blake
Ray Henning
A. Drake
Frank Hoyt
Ad. Beeson
Z. Canright
WBR
Sackrider
Mer
W."t. Hamilton
Tt. D. Gardner
H. E. Shear
Edward Linton
Igh
G. I. Kiefer
Jenna Koons
Frank Chamberlin
Sewton
Bert Smith
Wax. Palmer
Pine Creek
John Wells
Big City Minstrels
Brary Fund
Contin
MR. Hatch
Gertrude
U. G. Rickert
Sam Osborne
H. A. Clute
Justice of the
Boyd
Democrat
Clarendon
Wm. Lak Clark
Rein Knickerbocker
Joe Daniels
Theodore Powers
Igh Com
Corneting Dolph
Enos
Samuel F. Teeter
BOMER
Geo. Martin
Clark
Sam. Wooley
John Gordon
Frank Best
Irving Chamberlain
Henry
Acthias
Geo. Wise
Ler
Leroy
Burton Hunt
Peter Volce
Fred Gale
Verne‘Owen
Clarence Follett
Andrews
A. Sehwark
Albert Shrey
C. Kirkland High Com
Frank Townsend
Chas
Kate Justicé
Albert Rambaud
Jake Lutz
Joe Case
Eewig
Albion City Ticket
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