Destructive 1872 Perrinville Fire Ravages Mills
A devastating blaze at Perrinville on May 3 1872 destroyed the Perrin foundry and machine shops and spread to the Dobbin planing mill the blacksmith shop and four nearby houses. Firefighters lacking water battled the flames as winds fanned the blaze causing extensive damage and heavy losses to owners including H J Perrin who insured property for 27700 plus 3500 on stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
Gerry
Tea Roof
John Adams & Co
Chicago
Dobbins
Anop
Bode
Apd
Rescue Hook & Ladder Company
Witte
Stone
Star Custom
Rutherford
James Wattons
H. J. Perrin
Dobbins Jost
Adams & Co
Lesaee
S. Crane
Spicer
Hook and Ladder Company
Banks
Wevea
George Perret
Tire Department
100 Reward Promised for Catarrh Cure Claim
A historical notice promises a $100 reward if a claimed cure for catarrh is proven, advertising a mail order list from F. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It asserts constitutional remedies and offers more testimonials by requesting readers send for their catalog.
Perrinville Fire and Its Aftermath Recalled by Editor
The text recounts a destructive fire in Perrinville damaging a steamer engine crew led by engineer William Bodell who survived injuries. It details burned structures including a barn, Efinger brewery, foundry, a stone mill never completed, a paper mill and other facilities along Marshall avenue, and notes legal disputes over the Ferrin Sibiey heirs. It mentions a short lived National Bank of Michigan branch and an attempted car factory, with water power later sold to Olver Perrin and then to the city.
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Bodell
William Bode
P. A. Spice
Perrin
Mr. Perrin
National Bank of
E&tste
Tha
Polimsn Ao
Fuman Alseping Car Fame
Str. Perrin
Olver Perrin
Heditor
Calhoun County Agricultural Society Raises Livestock Premiums
The Calhoun County agricultural society board met at Geo. Connor’s office in Hattie Creek and voted to raise livestock premiums to match Hillsdale fair levels or higher. They also cut outside exhibitor bonuses to favor local farmers and plan sweeping inventory changes across departments to improve satisfaction. A daily Charlotte excursion and track rebuilding were noted as part of a plan to make the fair one of the best ever.
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Board of Control
The
Calhoun, County Agricultural Society
Ofien
Geo. Connor
Hattie Creek
Esars
B.S. Devel
A. J. Good
B. ix
Bentley
ER. EL Simmons
Rs. Scott
Charlotte
Tave
Captain Harry Lee on duty aboard the New Hampshire
Navy officer Captain Harry Lee serves on duty aboard the battleship New Hampshire, reflecting ongoing readiness and naval operations.
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Harry Lee
New Hampshire
Battle Creek Saloon Ordinance Passes After Session
The 4th secret session of the Battle Creek council read and discussed a new saloon ordinance. It limits saloons to one per 1,790 residents or fifteen citywide, sets a $1,000 city license plus state fee and federal taxes, bans screens and many features, requires one entrance, screened back windows, and a burning lamp at night. Violations trigger license forfeiture with a $6,000 bond. an exception allows a single entry 11 to 1 during October to May to replenish fires. Sundays and holidays restrict entry. hours from opening to 4 PM.
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Battle Reek
D. G.salisbury
Battle Creek
United States
Aouetas
West Main
South
Jefferson
M. J. Wood Noted Athens Fur Buyer
M J Wood of Athens is highlighted as a veteran fur buyer and hunter. He travels with his two sons in a partnership, selling furs to Wight Bros of Boston where he has led the western agency for twenty years. Furs have ranged coast to coast and from Texas to Alaska, with large totals listed for the season such as muskrats 61 692 and opossum 3 966.
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CM. J. Wood
Athens
Wight Bros
Boston
Wood
Detroit
Texas
Alaska
Orthern
Ovier
Woll
Figher
Cress Fox
Circuit Court Tries Case in Twenty Eight Minutes
Calhoun county circuit court set a record as Floyd Preston faced local option charges. The case opened with a mute plea, jurors sworn, witnesses Sall Sackett and Harry Sackett testifying to whisky and wine given to Sackett, Preston’s denial of offense, and a verdict of guilty after a brief jury deliberation. Proceedings paused for appeal.
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Calhoun County
Floyd Preston
Battle Creek
E. J. Dennison
Kirsehman
Harry Sackett
Mr. Preston
Aly Dennison
Sackett
Sagle Place
Atvy Dennison
Dennison
Pretson Earlie
North
Lily Dennison
Supreme Court
People
William Knowles
Calhoun County Boys Sunday School Conference Planned
A county wide Sunday School conference is planned for Albion May 20 and 21 with delegates from every city and village in Calhoun County. Rev A A Geiger and Prof F S Goodrich authorize the event, aiming to create Michigan's first county level Sunday school assembly. J A Van Dia, state boys secretary, will keynote, with F A Crosby of Chicago possible to attend as director of boys work.
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R. C. Sidenius
Battle Creek
Adlbion
Calhoun County
Michigan
A. A. Geiger
F. S. Goodrich
Albion
Bartler Creek
MC. A
J. A. van
Dia
F. 4
Crosby
Chicago
Windy City
de Bor Scouts of Albion
Gee
Calhoun Country
Jackson County Repeals Local Option Law by Vote
After a special committee report on local option, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution by 16 to 11 to repeal the local option law. Tow water details unclear. county council is assembling 32 honor licenses and salutes are shown in order.
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Jackson County
Radical changes to Mary of the Ame laws on game protection
The amended act declares all wild animals and birds state property and bans hunting with firearms or dogs in public parks and game preserves. It sets permits, fees, bag limits, and seasonal rules, authorizes warden control, and imposes fines and jail terms for violations.
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Watkina
Game Warden Department
Bona Fide
Teachers to Serve Next Year in Local Schools
At a board meeting last evening all members were present and the list of teachers for the 1911 12 year was elected with salaries. Most current staff retained, with several new slots filled and contracts to be signed. Superintendent Washburn received a $100 raise to 1500, while district and state shares adjust salaries across principals, teachers, and specialists. A Baptist choir concert is planned for Tuesday with Myra Salisbury and Gerald Stronzaib assisting. An incident involving Carlton Vary and two others saw a capsized craft near Kalamazoo river with two men rescued and others exhausted.
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Board of Education
Sta
Iiss
Louise Diehl
Silas Lena’ Harrington
Diehl
Katherine Mack
Park School
Nora Nora Goodrich
Gertrude Ferguson
Edna Dickinson
Clarendon
Buss~ Field
Susan Dibble
Ziso
A. H. Washbara
G. Barico
D. G. Riskert
Gertimés B. Smith
Anna Marshall
Elsie Wagner
Mabel Anthony
Bernice Masten
Eva Wurriper
Flora B. Davis
Nellie B. Woodbury
Baptist Choir
Myra Salisbury
Gerald Stronz
Albion
Hany Young
Ypsilant
Alton College
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Keore
Cheney
Teinto
Bote
Fair Society
Coronnet For
Coal King
Corchet
Bedence
Streep Trust
M. J. Wood
Circuit Court
Atty Dennican
Fportier
Acmc UN
Mary
Detroit House of Correction
Brant
Dutks
Kara
George A. A. Sarpenter
Isabelle Wetner
Minnie Maset
Louise Dishi
Lena Burkley
WeRse
Bilorense
Alay L. Walkinahaw
Mabel Humphrey
Madeline Hutchies
Nora Goodrich
Prescot
Marjorie Russel
Emma Brooks
Pearl L. Hughes
Frances A. Brewster
Mallie Russell
Miss Warrine
Carlton Vary
A. Umstead
Frank Grail
Kalamazoo
Warr
Graff
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