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Newspaper

Marshall Statesman

Location

Marshall, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1872

Page

3

Temperance debates mark Marshall meeting and city reform

The Marshall Temperance Association convened at the Presbyterian Church as members debated closing weekly saloons and enforcing city licenses. A substitute resolution urged the mayor to faithfully enforce ordinances, with a women’s committee to collect signatures and local ministers rallying support for temperance measures.

Chester Miller Stoona J. M. Forria Millard Christian Church The

Fire ravages Patrick Conroy house on Tigh Street

A Friday blaze reduced Patrick Conroy’s house on Tigh Street to ashes, with most contents saved. The fire started in a bonfire near the home and spread to the building. water shortages prevented effective firefighting. A pig pen fire near the Fair Ground and a later false alarm near Terrinville were also reported, allWraps appeared amid a night of widespread alarm.

Patrick Conroy Tigh Street Heaven D&c Fair Ground Gerlush Terrinville

Southern rebel policy debated in abandoned meeting

In the absence of Hendryx and Noale dinputants, Mosse, Robinson and Burgess led a discussion on the South as a conquered people. They argued rebels like Davis were not exempt from accountability, while Burgess rejected slaveholding as a right and condemned wartime excesses. A special two week order condemned Republicans opposing Grant's renomination.

Messrs Hendryx Noale Dinputants Mosse Robinson Burgess South Davis Washington Republican Party Xapenker Jeff Davis Stephens Aete United States Thun Tech

Kalamazoo notices and local commerce roundup

Sunday baptism at the Kalamazoo Iron Bridge by Rev. Ferris previews an Amusements sermon on next Sabbath. The Baptist Covenant Meeting is set bi monthly with Lord's Supper after mourning service next Sunday. Sam Fisher returns to Eagle Block with Boots and Shoes while Colwell & Meriam take over for new City Bank. F. S. Clarke, formerly Calhoun Register of Deeds, is now Jackson Prison clerk at 1200 dollars a year. The Yankee Robinson circus opens May 1 in Marehall, with Gunklin Bros Commonwealth Circus and Samwell’s Trained Animals. Robins the bigamist pleads guilty. bound for Recorder's Court. Gordon Street water bore advances halted by rock. J. M. Farley plans a larger bottling business on Pearl Street amid temperance push. Higley sentenced to six months in county jail after prior approval for good behavior. Descon Lester returns from New York with Spring goods for Zwedhous, anticipating a crowded shop scene.

Yankee Robinson Marehall Gunklin Bros Commonwealth Circus Samwell Auinals Detroit Post Robins Clarendon Recorder's Court

Bidding Favorable for Northern Railroad Extension

The northern extension bids exceed prior offers, Green & Ely to complete by next November, with Green subletting northward. Portland Observer lauds energetic contractors and anticipates dirt flying and money from stockholders as work begins. Hurrah for the Railroad.

Coldwater and Olivit Messra. Green & Ely Green Portland Observer Anya Greenbucka

Bank organizes with listed directors and officers

The bank is fully organized with directors G W Bentley John Adama J Houston J Burpea G A Barber J C FitzGerald Joseph Bentley J W Fletcher M J Alexander The Board elects George W Bentley as President John Houston as Vice President and M UD Strong as Cashier The bank operates under state banking law with capital of RHO0N and will start immediately at the Eagle Street corner office in Eagle Block late Colwall and Merinim's

G. W. Bentley John Adama J. Houston J. Burpea G. A. Barber J. C. FitzGerald Joseph Bently J. W. Fletcher M. J. Alexander George W. Bentley John Houston Strong State and Eagle Streets Eagle Block Colwall & Merinim's

Elective officers installed at lodge affair

The elective officers, crowned last week, were installed last evening by Rev. J. I. Buell. After a social and supper, about $37 was raised. Prizes in the Grammar Department were awarded by teachers, following the past year’s record to the listed schools.

J. I. G Buell

Obituary notices from Marshall and nearby towns

In Newton Henry Hughes aged 62. Tekonsha Orrin Casey. Fredonia John Lansing aged 60. Ovid Brad Joy aged 82. Bellevue Joseph S. Hewitt aged 73. Marshall family lines note Elder Millard officiating. Com. Baker Lucy Baker aged 83 in Rochester. long obituary detailing birth in 1788, life in Lima West Henrietta and Marshall, member of Presbyterian Church, leaves four sons and one daughter. Mrs Lucy Baker's family and church service noted.

North Marshall West Henrietta Presbyterian Church

Battle Creek Notes and Local Updates

Battle Creek items recount Merritt and Kellogg shipping a road engine to California, temperance letters from Henry Willis, a Leap Your Ball by Colored Ladies at the Opera House on May 2, and travels of the Nichols family to California until August. A. B. Tozer appears in Peterson's and Ballou's. A boy, Harry Thayer, had a foot crushed by a freight car wheel. Looming rail line changes hint at Peninsular control and a Valparaiso extension. Lombard plants on South Street are funded by the city. Mrs. M. H. Hardy of Syracuse lectures on temperance and fallen women to support a city hospital. Wm. Peckham is fatally kicked by a horse, and Mrs. Wm. C. Hazeldine’s remains arrive from Augusta, Ark, at Oakhill Cemetery. she was born in Buffalo and died March 26 from heart congestion.

M. H. Hardy Syracuse Sheffin Wm. C. Hazeldine Augusta Ark Oakhill Cemetery Buffalo Battle Creek Maida Martha Elizabeth Kingsley

Local items from Wet Prairie and surrounding area

Burlington residents report injuries from a horse incident involving Warren Baker of Wet Prairie. June Smith completed a met market to open soon. Robert Watkins bought a 25 by 100 foot lot for 100 and began building a store. J M Leonard found a new potato variety and rejects a high price. An Elder Robinson child scalded in hot water. Mrs Horace Hull contracted for Methodial Parsonage work for 1200. Milton Leonard erected a dwelling near his father’s home. Several new houses under construction and wheat crop prospects damp due to severe cold. weather needed for near average yield.

Warren Baker Wet Prairie June Smith Robert Watkins J. M. Leonard Robinson Tokonsha Horace Hull Milton Leonard D. John M. Leonard

Railroad sale and excursion glimpse in 1872 notice

Michael Gregg sold his dwelling and four lots to the Northern Central Railway Co for 2000 to be used for depot purposes. An excursion train carried railroad officials from Jonesville to Albion and back, with celebrations and a quick 22 minute run. Also noted are local society events, a dissolved partnership, and Olivet College Adelphic Society exercises with detailed programs and praise for the society's prominence.

Michael Gregg Northern Central R. R. Co Northern Central Joneaville Albion Hare J. Gerrish Thorn & Prior Brooke & Mumbrine

Exposition and Fire Strikes Albion Neighborhood

W A Morrison and Co show patent articles at Eslow Hall with a note this weekly exposition will recur each Saturday at 10. The Recorder reports local flour mills at full output and a large wheat stock held by Bennett Knickerbocker. Albion’s fame cited with President Angell visit and a fire at Albion Hotel causing insured losses of 2700 and 1500 on property and contents. The hotel, corner Superior and Erie Streets, was owned by J W Sheldon and Mr Granger and occupied by Mr Smith. The fire, aided by residents, left the hot 1 barn spared.

W. A. Morrison & Co Eslow Hall Elss Washington Recorder Messrs. Bennett Albion Superior Erie Stresta J. W. Sheldon Granger Boma Hartford

Village Board Votes 400 For Town Purposes Next Year

The Village Board approved a 400 allocation for village purposes for the coming year. George Westcott was named Assessor replacing B Wetherbes who declines to serve. Reports suggest neighboring Litchfields may start a paper mill. Mr Wm Davis, pensioner of 1912, died April 19 at his son James Davis’s residence. he was the town’s oldest resident at over ninety.

George Westcott Wetherbes Aarva Wm. Davis James Davis

Temperance Meeting Draws Record Floward Hall Crowd

Last Wednesday evening Floward Hall hosted the largest temperance audience yet, with the Glen Club’s singing lively and Rev. A. M. Fitch opening prayers. A protest read by Rev. Cooper led to a lengthy discussion featuring Dr. Jocelyn advocating that ladies and business leaders bear responsibility for liquor sales, urging action to close drum shops if sellers are warned. The protest was not voted on, and public publication in village papers was planned as the next special order for the following Wednesday evening inviting further attendance.

Marshall Temperance Association Presbyterian Church Mesars Wood Wny Ingersoll Recorder Floward Hall Glen Club A. ‘M. Fitch Cooper Jocelyn Dr. Jooslyn Marshal Phipps

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