29 May 1896
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1896
Page
1
A Memorial sermon at the Baptist Church recalls Civil War sacrifices. Rev H W Tate reflects on unity and the national cause, noting battles from Atlanta to Gettysburg, the birth of freedom, and the living duty of honoring fallen soldiers with floral tributes.
The local wool market in Marshall is shrinking after tariff changes. Prices range 7 to 12 cents, with expected purchases under 75,000 pounds this year and total trade possibly 100,000 pounds. Comparisons note 1892 sales of over 200,000 pounds and payments by F. W. Dickey totaling 365,000 dollars, highlighting a drastic sector decline and farmers’ hardship nationwide. The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance meeting at the opera house reported resolutions on disclosure of encumbrances and a push to reduce hazardous risks. officers and candidates were listed amid broader community notes.
Albion’s Els Buggy firm, slowed by poor collections, signs trust mortgages with First National Bank to shield creditors and avoid suits. Assets about 150000, liabilities near 35000, bank holds preferred claim of 41000. Six workers face unemployment as production continues to fulfill contracted orders. Separately Jewett Knapp’s dry goods store in Albion is gutted by fire Tuesday morning, with extensive damage to rear showroom and clothing inventory valued around 316000, insured for 814000.
A long list of indictments and civil actions dominates the page, naming defendants such as George W Johnson Albert Doty and Frank Foote along with charges like burglary larceny and liquor law violations. Civil suits include assumpsit replevin and foreclosure while guardians and executors are named in probate disputes. The document also contains a sales pitch for Calumet baking powder amid the legal notices.
A Chicago man, known as Perry Bennett in Battle Creek and W H Sherman in Chicago, linked to the April 27 burglary of Cockney, Bean & Watson for 83 000 in silks and arson, was captured after a string of surrounding thefts. authorities say he may have acted alone, with possible ties to Kalamazoo and Springfield investigations, while a reward was posted and a strong case awaited in Calhoun County.
The piece argues we are not blamed for ancestral traits but must prevent hereditary disease by using Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims the medicine purifies blood, prevents illness, and restores health, highlighting its power to make rich red blood and improve happiness.
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