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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1898
Page
1
The Aldewer Commission of London, established in 1667 after the Great Fire, governed sewers drains and street works for eight decades. With INR, its independent existence ends and all powers revert to the London Municipal Corporation, including gas rates and water supply oversight.
A customer asks about a cashier, the clerk confirms he is in Canada. The customer then inquires about the proprietor and the clerk says he is out. The dialogue ends with a question about price.
A soaking rain swept through Marshall as city officials and residents adjusted plans. Commander John P. Merrill takes command of the Cruiser Illinois. Wheat prices shifted with April values 87. Re and 415.81,18 in Marshall. A series of local incidents include Johanna Reide of Battle Creek arrested for hat theft with a fine of 14.00 and a theft of white land kegs from Mrs. Tabbard's farm.
Mesars eight individuals including G W Meachem and John Rogers were arrested by Constable Wintersteen of Homer on a conspiracy charge and brought before Justice Nichols. The case featured a dinner arrangement at The Williams, bail discussions, and a series of procedural delays ending with a dismissal due to lack of testimony and prosecution. The report notes strong opposition to the conduct of the involved parties and hints at broader court activity forthcoming in May and June.
In a May 4 1898 letter Gov Pingree declines Marshall endorsers request to muster a new military company in Marshall citing overburdened correspondence and proximity to Battle Creek. He thanks Marshall citizens for patriotism and promises later consideration if opportunity arises. Also reports a minor fire at the Creo Johnson house with about ten dollars damage and a lengthy two column local notes section of personals and licenses.
QUA War correspondent Graver from Ta ann Larr Michigan May 3 describes Company D arrivals at Island Lake April 26. He details daily schedule with meals, drills, guard duties, and health, plus a long distance table from Macao to Manila and other ports, ending with local ads and fashion notes.
Advertisement notes a horse for sale by H. G. Brooks priced to sell cash due to travel, mentioning a deer harvest and cheap offer. Inquiries are welcomed opposite the Court and a nearby location.
Advertised letters awaiting pickup include Mayo Xn Cronin Mrs Pty Ireland Miss Al Smith Chas Smith WON Whitey Miss Lothie Wilkinson Mery Kennett. Postmaster note: when calling say adver tised. Grecent charged per piece. Also items on remedies and shoe repair services offered by local merchants and advertisements for newspapers subscriptions and a shoe shop opened near Crunin’s.
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