City and Vicinity News Roundup and Local Notices
The Gulf lake excursion last Sunday drew good crowds. Various locals announce future projects including E. J. Kirby building new structures on Division Street and Jas Cronin buying liquor stock from W. H. Holmes for a new shop. Walter Bordwell will open a crematory in Olivet next month. Detroit leads the pennant race as Findlay excursion proceeds. Trinity church sisters host a supper at Cack & Donovan’s former store. post office hours listed for May 31. W C T U set a meeting at Mra. Rowley’s home. Rev Walton named to a diocesan education committee. A strawberry and ice cream social is planned at Mrs Crossman’s residence Wednesday. Board of review cut valuations. horse racing, farm events, and local incidents fill the week. A notable sale of a champion colt in Boston and rising attention to horse activity in Battle Creek are noted. The Michigan Central lines promote an excursion to Jackson for a trapshoot tournament with listed pickup times. Detroit Tribune notes Devil’s Lake resort plans with rowing regatta and swimming exhibitions. Decoration Day ceremonies are outlined with marches and a long program at end park. Albion’s A P Alexander is highlighted for a life move to Clyde Kansas and secretary role in a local association. Mrs Van Antwerp Lepper’s death is reported after brief illness. funeral and survivors noted. Kate Beaver Downs’ elocutionary entertainment at the opera house receives mixed reception. Local dynamics include railroad receiverships and reorganizations. mentions of various residents and visitors across Battle Creek, Albion, Homer, and nearby towns.
Trank key request ends in tragedy on Madison Street
Arthur Paul, an elderly loner, requested his neighbor deliver a key to his daughter and then killed himself with strychnine after neighbours found him in distress. A coroner's jury ruled death by his own action. He left four children and a funeral fund note. Obituaries follow for Lucy Rowe and details of her family.
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Arthur Paul
Madison Street
Hia Trank
Hia
E. L. Roberta
E. J. Marshall
H. Gorham
E. L. Roberts
Robin Tingay
Alexander Skinner
Bia
A.paul
A. Paul
New York City
Mra
Dore Blakeman
Parma
Levi Alton
Fred Arwiller
Nebraska
Fred Paul
Auction Notice: Stock for Sale at Local Store
A seller invites readers to inspect a varied stock of goods including fine ties. The notice urges personal interest and a visit to view the assortment, stating it could benefit buyers or curious locals to call and look over the stock.
Farm Wagons and Harness Goods Listing
A detailed catalog of farm wagon components and horse gear. Items include springs, neck yokes, whiffletrees, team harness, buggy parts, whips, reins, carriages, wagon tops, storm aprons, wheel washers, grease, anti rattlers, brushes, pads, and horse clothing.
Oliver Plows and Repairs Dominant at South Bend Stand
Local shop showcases Oliver combination plows and repairs along with Bull South Bend plows and repairs. Syracuse side hill plows sulky wheels and bulky plow attachments highlighted as versatile farming equipment for field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Bull South Bend
Syracuse Side Hill
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