Faray Byenrea May 14 1886 County News
From Our Qwd Correspondent Mrs Winans ill convalescing farmers seed for big barley crops. Henry Walkinshaw confined with neuralgia. Geo Harrington has nine lambs from three ewes. Walter Hanchett on strike wants $1 for ten hours work. Miss Lizzie Bohosack returns. larger corn acreage planted. Will Reuther grocery wagon incident. Ellis Corners girl fell into Nottawa creek. Mrs Duer given tame cock. Geo Parker raised barn. school flourishing with Miss Mable Bollea. Dark Corners politeness remark. wheat and oats sold at M, O, R, R station. Collins Pierce home improvements. Lesaingwell becomes farmer. ground being prepared. lambs thriving. favorable weather for pasture and crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceuris
Qwd
Winans
Henry Walkinshaw
Geo. Harrington
Walter Hanchett
Jennie Turner
Misa May Allen
Olivet
Edward Scott
Collins Pierce
Hig
Lesaingwell
S. T. DeForest
Ica
Local notes on horses farms and village events
Touensbe Trae J.C. Blake trains trotters on Jackson track while a subscription paper circulates to fund street lamps. B Mernfield sells a free driving horse for 225 dollars, Jan Osborne sold an old colt to Repper Bros. Memorial day to be observed with oration by Prof Dow of Homer. Burr Robbins show slated for Marshall on the 19th. Takoma tragedy prompts coroner inquest with testimony about a father’s planned murder and divorce. Local names and sickness updates appear throughout from Our On Correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Mernfield
Coldwater
Jan Osborne
Repper Bros
Indison
Prof. Dow
Homer
Burr Robbins
Marshall
Takoma
Bam’ll H. Shedd
Eldred
Razor
Shedd
R. B. Strong
Patchin
C. D. Berry
James la Crone
W. L.robinson
R. E. Waldo
Fats Creek
Bheh Hoonee Ia
Hse James
Rhedd
Joba Phan
Farmers Bind Cotton Batting to Protect Plums
Farmers in the eastern county bind cotton batting around plum trees to deter birds. In Hastings Michigan four men were convicted for dynamiting a river fish kill, with fines ranging from 2.60 to 26 dollars, including costs. J D Landon of North Parma sold a thoroughbred Durham bull to L Kinney of Albion. Mrs Rosella Powers of Homer died at 58, survived by a husband and three children, funeral held Tuesday. R H Landon of North Parma lost a cow to sudden bloating after grazing on clover. warning to farmers. KH W Fonda of a hotel and Bushman & Holt of Burlington talked to buy Fonda’s buildings, trade fell through, saloon licenses planned. potential hotel could boost local business.
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Thornappls
Justice Benaston
Hastings
Mich
James Scidmore
Daniel Tifeld
Wm. McPherson
J. D. Landon
North Parma
L. Kinney
Albion
Landon
Rosella Powers
Truman Powers
Homer
James K. DeBow
Albion Recorder
R. H. Landon
Thia
KH. W. Fonda
Bushman & Holt
Burlington
Athens Times
Barlington News Notes and Local Proceedings
Our Own Correspondent reports on Albion visits by Gov. Qoole and Hazen Randall, openings of a new meat market by Elliott brothers, and Dr. O Brien setting up in Main St. The piece mentions corn planting, dances at Gus Randall’s, fishing by hand, and injuries to Mrs. Polly French. It covers property changes, village matters, council concerns, and community events including church and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Qoole
Albion
Hazen Randall
Chas. Hazzard
Centerville
Carrie Strong
Union City
Elliott Brothers
Dr. O'Brien
A. D. Stark
Main St
Gus Randall
Polly French
Disturbances, trades, and local notices from Marshall area
Sickness keeps Mr. Herrin home but he can now mingle. Simon Migle mishandles a revolver and returns to old quarters in Marshall. Farmers plant. John Powell buys wheat in large quantities. Mr. and Mrs. Bell mourn infant George Bell. John Knight adds a veranda. Good Templars meet at Battle Creek with delegates from seven towns. Marshall Foster suffers a paralytic stroke. Albion hosts new Knights of Pythias uniformed rank. electric light franchise eyed. Editorial notes cover fishing laws, a river mishap, city finances, and a street deed offer for veterans’ cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Simon Migle
Marshall Ail
John Powell
John Bell
George Bell
Leo Center
John Knight
Lansing
Calhoun County District Lodge of Good Templars
Good Templar Hall
Battle Creek
Burlington
Bedford
Penneld
Conins
Marshall
Coresco
Verona
C. A. Tefft
Presbyterian Church
Albion City Faces Pea body Bank Failure Shortfall
The Albion city treasurer arranged a partial early payment to secure a discount on the spring obligations. Money idle in the bank was drawn to cover the purchase price, leaving a notable deficit between the city and its bendemen. Former Albion resident Mudge now works for Midland Electric Co in Omaha, described by editor Bissell with praise for his electrical ingenuity.
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W. B. Crane
Crane
Peabody
Mirror
Albion
Bendemen
Mudge
Omaha
Neb
Midland Electris Co
B. B. Bissell
Gaga
Midland Electric Co
Negro Minstrels Amid Georgia View Sparks Debate
A Georgia column asks why the stage minstrelsy’s mixed satire and burlesque endure in the South and North. It argues the troupe’s performances are pure illusion, not truth, and criticizes the overblown, comic portrayal of the Negro while noting the public relish for the spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Georgia
South
North
Georgia
Nerro
Atlanta (Ga
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Will Reuther
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Allie Parker
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Young Ladies Mission Circle
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Advent
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Roy
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Hollingaworth Post
Geo. Robertson
Cne
Edward Smith
Geo. Demott
Zach Little
Farmora
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Jennie Page
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Maureret Stewart
Frans Frost
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Eve Furlong
Geo Wood
Seymour
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Geet
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