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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
5
Multiple small notices detail residents visiting Detroit and Battle Creek, weddings, a staff change at the probate office, a Dorcas Society supper, a new theater planned in Detroit, and community events. Also mentions Arbor Day ivy planting, and local travels to Chicago, Kalamazoo, and Romeo with short remarks on marriages, illnesses, and society gatherings.
O L Linn and Son showcases Shaw hats lines extending through their store. A local firm highlights durable headwear styles appealing to workers and customers seeking practical head protection and classic fashions.
The Carverville Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Frank Barrett and others for a pleasant afternoon. A letter from Mrs. Jay Carver was read and a post card shower yielded 18 cards. Visits include Mollie Van Arman with Mrs. Fred Jelter Yeersday Glara Messenger at Mary Carver’s. Gin Van Arman with Mrs. Old Wales. Lettie Belter with her sister.
Albion defeated Beloit in a debate held in Chapel Hall on March 1 by four to one on the question: cities in the United States with 20 000 or over should adopt a four commission form of government. Stanley H. Bowe of Albion College won first in the National Peace Congress oratorical contest, placing ahead of major universities. Albion College track team scored 116 to 36 against Ypsilanti Normal, sweeping all events except the standing high jump.
Monday evening the Nineteen Six Jolly Birthday club of Urbandsie and spouses surprised Mr. and Mrs. Chas Farner for their fortieth anniversary. Thirty six guests attended a chicken pie dinner at 7:00, each bringing ingredients for the feast. Guests received a Bible as a gift. Mrs. Smith gave the presentation. Local visits included Peter Ditchy of Sandusky and a son from Michigan University. The church and Sunday school gave a reception to the new pastor Mr Peatterson of Albion College. Mrs. Gradley reports poor health of Mrs Clas Gradley.
A terse ad-like fragment offers a remedy described as curing bilious feelings with a cheap price of 25 cents at nearby stores. The text mentions bulky phrases about digestion and liver, suggesting a patent remedy tone from an older era.
Farmers and gardeners are invited to contract for growing cucumbers for a profitable crop. For details call or phone A. E. Scribner of Marshall. Bell phone 3. Tebo.
An old claim states Bucklin’s Arnica Salve earned worldwide fame after forty years of use, praised as the best salve on earth for burns boils scalds sores cuts bruises sprains chapped hands fever blisters and piles, endorsed by W. Bradshaw.
City council minutes from May 1 noting petitions to extend services and install sidewalks and sewers. Actions include granting a street-use petition with damages, referrals to committees for several sidewalk and sewer requests, and the approval of fire hydrant placement and bond issues. Adjourned for a week.
The advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders as a remedy for colds feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and worms in children. Free samples via Semple with address in LeRoy New York. Dean's Ointment claimed to cure chronic eczema. Commissioner W. Matthews cited.
Judge Porter sets routine hearings and appointments in a stacked docket. Names include Estelle Melley Bridget Hurley Catherine Bidler and many more with claims final accounts guardianship and probate actions. The note also recounts the Eddystone Lighthouse history and a New York American excerpt.
An old style ad urges homeowners to paint with Branley and Vrooman Pure Paint made from carbonate of lead oxide of zinc and linseed oil. It promises wear appearance protection economy and increased property value with a full U S standard gallon packaging.
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