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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
5
A dated shopping listing shows assorted household items with prices: dinner plates 35 per set, white bowls and fruit dishes at 8 and 35 respectively, white pitchers and jars, two boxes of matches, wool twines at 63 cents a pound, broom, screen doors, ammonia, envelopes, house paints in small sizes. The text reflects a midcentury catalog tone with numerous line items and unit prices.
John F L Howard of Boston gave a recital at the Parish House attended by about 160 people. he read three of his own poems to eager listeners and received praise for his interpretation. Local notices mention school trips, a military brigade critique, prison inspections, and a push to combat flies as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic meet approaches in Albion with baseball games among Alma Kalamazoo Albion and Hillsdale colleges.
Anal leads in a championship chase with five wins and zero losses as Albion and another team vie for second. Friday and Saturday schedule includes baseball, track, and tennis rounds with admission set at 25 cents per half day. Also reports a burglary at the Noble block involving the Prosecuting Attorney and local officials with minor cash loss and a later note on the Calhoun County Bar June meeting in Battle Creek.
A recent entry into the Palmer garage was interrupted as a bicycle theft attempt was thwarted. Officials praise the fair management for strong efforts on racing track financing and anticipate larger purses to attract elite entrants this fall.
Mrs Hollon underwent an operation at Nichols hospital Saturday but collapsed and died. The family includes husband three sons Ployd Durward and den and mother Mrs Hme line McKee of Marshall. Remains were brought to the city yesterday for funeral Saturday at 1 39 from the Hanover Street home and 2 from the Baptist. Also tonight Marshall lodge members travel to Brooklyn to confer the third rank on a new lodge. Fire at Eagle Garage caused minor damage with a still alarm and extinguishers. New houses planned on Madison Street as O M McBride sells West Lot to W A Powell. Frederick A Booth and Miss Rhkeda A Miller wed at 4 pm. Funeral of Andrew Chrystal held at Glenfoyle Farm today.
The Rev Dr Hartley drew a large attendance with beautiful offerings. The interment occurred at Qsakridga and was private.
L C I M county lodge entertained fifty eight members from Alvion and Battle Creek with a 6 o'clock dinner and initiated twenty new candidates. Next meeting will be in Battle Creek in August. Efforts to reintroduce saloons into Homer continue, with Homer council set for a special Friday session to vote on the saloon question. veterans hope to swing the outcome.
Mrs Glaronéd Johnson returned to Jackson after visiting Marshall. Grace Wharen of Jackson visits her parents in the city. Mrs Tadwallover of Augusta visits Mrs Robert Bennett. Mrs William Williamson spent the day in Battle Creek. Col J C Morgan of Battle Creek was in town. Mrs J M Redfield and Mrs Louis Jorwith visit Bay City to meet Mr Redfield. Miss Hetty Prother and Dorcas Lewis spend the day in Kalamazoo. Clyde Rickabaugh accepted a position with the Peerless Fixture Co.
Mra Serer Klugman and family of Nashville Tenn arrive to reside here. Miss Estelle Whitby arrives from Montana to spend the summer with Marshall friends and was a former Marshall drawing teacher. Edward Harsteidt of Chicago visits his mother and sister. Rev J W Hollenbeck was in town on business yesterday. Miss Mollie Russell to entertain tomorrow as Ye Fryers perform. Mrs A G Rickert improv ed today. Mrs Chas Alcox and Arlene visit Battle Creek. Norman Udell in Battle Creek on business. Mrs Samuel Divland in Nicholz hospital today improved.
The catalog touts Axminister rugs in many grades from large manufacturers with all wool yarns and durable wear. It highlights patterns from florals to oriental designs, with sizes from 27x54 to 12x15 feet and prices ranging from low to high, including special and large-size deals.
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