Magnificent Sight of Presidential Visit in Los Angeles
Mrs A C Gill, writing from Santa Monica, recalls the California Fiesta for President McKinley’s visit. She describes the grand carriage, thousands of white carnations, and yellow satin harness, the Soldiers Home visit, and citizens’ lavish decorations. She compares the scene to historic spectacles across Rome and Victoria Bay.
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A.c.gill
Santa Monica
Calif
Marshall
McKinley
Los Angeles
California
Tukehem
Martels li
Nile
Mily
Mibule
Gendale
Lars
St Peter
Rome
Vesuveus
Selkirks
Victorian Bay
Pacific
Pan American Exposition Site in Buffalo Described
In The Field of Art from The June cribner, readers are warned about planning for the Pan American exposition in Buffalo. The piece notes a formal, symmetric layout with four large rectangular plateau sites near Buffalo Park and away from the lake and waterfront. It highlights Olmsted’s park influence and contrasts the exhibit with Chicago’s earlier season.
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Cribner
Buffalo
Sue Buffalo
Olmsted
Sesson
Chicago
Brag Poe Casino
Probate Calendar Week May June 3 hearing schedule
Probate calendar outlines estate matters for week starting Monday June 3 with hearings for Margaret Giles Andrew Crandall Samuel Jennings Lucy Slauson Anna Smith and guardians for Mary Boughton and Robert Church. Tuesday lists Amelia Cole Sally Palmer and Perry Brooks continued matters. Thursday screens Manning bond authority. Friday Noel Rice and Richmond Kingman. Saturday Mary Brady last day for claims.
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Margaret Giles
Andrew J. Crandall
Samuel H. Jennings
Lucy C. Slauson
Anna Smith
Mary L. Boughton
Robert B. Church
Amelia
Cole
Sally M. Palmer
Perry J. Brooks
Noel Rice
Boul Ucsount
Richmond Kingman
Mary A. Brady
Disappearance of Philip Van Slyck Sparks Foul Play Fear
Mrs. F P G X Van Slyck travels to San Francisco to search for her son Philip Van Slyck, a former Marshall boy living in Riverside. He arrived from the Philippines where he served with U S Volunteers and was seen leaving a steamer last Wednesday. fear grows that he is ill or has met foul play as no word has come since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip van Slyck
Marshall
Riverside
California
San Francisco
U.S
van Slyck
Gou
County Fair Dates Set for October 8 to 11
The spring board meeting decided the fifty third annual county fair will run October 8 through 11 with premium lists prepared for printing. The fair book aims for wide distribution as purses rise to 8000 dollars promising better races. Organizers expect strong horse entries and improved racing over the last three days.
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The
Agricultural ‘Society
Justice Merrill
Marshall
Kalamazoo River Athletic Assoc Field Day Entries Listed
The Kalamazoo River Athletic Association prepares for its second annual field day with Kalamazoo and Battle Creek schools expected to draw a large crowd. Events include 20 yard hurdles, standing high jump, shot put, 100 yard dash, football sideline, pole vault, 220 yard dash, running broad jump, standing broad jump, half mile run, running hop, step and jump, hammer throw, and running high jump with numerous athletes named from Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.
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Kalamazoo River Athletic Association
Kalamazoo
Bowen
Carlton
Gilbert
Longman
Battle Creek
Gould
Bryce
Lozon
Whitbeck
Marshall
Dauel
Grant
Nichols
Prichard
Speyer
Walton
Wondhams
Hallet
Peck
Deusl
Moses
Langman
Boughton
Walker
Mumaw
Salamazoo
Barkenbus
Stewart
Woodhams
Battle Cree
Allwardt
Sievers
Hattie Creek
Denel
Dickay
Doughty
Woodburs
Ranger
Dickey
Ron
Woodbamy
Logan
Deuel
Arndts
Marghall
Donel
Frye
Pomeroy
Netzorg
Johnson
Oaks Marghall
Holaaple
Clark
Maraball
Graff
Benefit Entertainment to Aid Ladies Library Association
At a Tuesday meeting the Ladies Library Association decided to stage a novel entertainment for the benefit of the organization. It will mimic an old maids' convention and feature new acts. The library fund is low, and the event offers everyone a chance to contribute toward maintaining the association.
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Ladies Library Association
The First Circus Comes to Town Amid Bright Posters
The surrounding countryside is decorated with glaring posters announcing the site of holes. Locals anticipate Holes event as crowds gather.
Michigan WCTU Convenes for Twenty Seventh State Meeting
The Michigan State Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans its twenty seventh annual convention in a Presbyterian church in June with about 200 delegates expected. The program spans four days with opening prayers, district reports, memorial services, various department conferences, musical numbers, speeches by district presidents and national officers, and a closing devotional.
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Michigan State Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Presbyterian Church
Closing Out Sale Prompts Departure of Local Merchant
The dry goods stock of B. L. Nurphy was sold Tuesday afternoon to Ramsey and Cumming of Aurora, Illinois. The new owners will immediately close out the stock in an eight day sale starting tomorrow, after which remaining stock will be shipped to Aurora. Mr Murphy, a Marshall merchant, retires due to failing health.
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B. L. Nurphy
Messrs. Ramsey & Cumming
Aurora
Murphy
Marshall
California Floral Features in McKinley Parade
A faded description of President McKinley’s southern California progress with floral arches and horal bows. The image shows a dower couch in the Los Angeles parade as part of celebratory displays for the gifted executive.
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McKinley
California
Los Angeles
Officers Elected by the W C T U Reported
The Wilton chapter lists officers elected last Wednesday though space ran short earlier. Names include Pres. Mrs. T. Cook Rep Sec Miss Carrie Mow Fin Sec Mrs. H. E. Winsor Cor Sec Mrs. Geo. Boughton Treas Mrs. I. L. Peck Vice Pres second Mrs. L. C. Miller Seventh Vice Pres Mrs. B. F. Welch Supt evangelistic dept Mrs. C. A. Gardipier Supt flower mission Mr. C. A. Gardapier Lumberman sod miners Mrs. F. C. Stuart Literature Mrs. May Crotzer Press Mrs. W. R. Simons Christian citizenship Mrs Laura Lynn etc. The report also mentions related roles and other listed names and offices.
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W.C.T. U
T. Cook
Carrie Mow
Financial
H. E. Winsor
Geo. Boughton
Treas
I. 1. Peck
Chay. Miller
L. C. Miller
Frank Arlen
B. Cronin
B. L. Brooks
J. M. Burrough
B. F. Welch
Evangelistic
C. A. Gardipier
Flower Mission
Fall
Alms House
C. A. Gardapier
F. C. Stuart
May Crotzer
C. EB. Rosearantz
W. R. Simons
N.'B.sherman
Laura Lynn
Amy Hibbard
J.T. Oazzine
G. Haskell
Annual Meeting Highlights Calhoun Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
The annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Calhoun county opened with President J J Harsh presiding and about 225 in attendance. Officers praised the financial health and membership growth as Briggs claim payments by voluntary assessment were noted. The secretary reported 1669 members and $4 380 887 in capital stock. Amendments to policies were discussed and tabled. officers were reelected: L L Hareb president J W Breakey VP James K Martin secretary treasurer J M Willison director J M Breakey auditor.
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Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Calhoun County
J. J. Harsh
Briggs
L. L. Hareb
Burlington
J. W. Breakey
Homer
James K. Martin
Marengo
J. M. Willison
Pennyfield
J. M. Breakey
B.D. Digkinson
Clarendon
Calhouy
Kinaire
Phe, Gaes- Hon
Executive Board
FATHERS UP A STUMP Council Makes Little Sewer Progress
The Marshall city council debates sewer plans on State street as residents oppose extending the line beyond Gordon street. Petitioners seek allowance to continue the sewer with cost limits, while aldermen argue economy and vacant lots lessen need. Mayor Powell notes a park parcel sale and committees review the matter. bills include marshal and sexton time rolls.
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East State Street
E.H. Grant
City of
Marshall
State Street
Marshall Ave
Gordon Street
Aldermen Court
Hamilton
Carver
Wear
Page
Powell
East End Park
Exchange Street
Smith, Carver and Miller
Sexton
Carnival committees set four day event and appoint leaders
A town meeting decided the carnival will run from the 2nd to the 5th with prep and decor days to avoid conflicts on July 3. Vice presidents from many towns were chosen and multiple committees strengthened with new appointments to manage reception, fireworks and Mardi Gras, among others.
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Marshall
F Lirwin
Alpion
O L Linn
Homer
Bert Beaton
Battle Creek
J A Barsh
Tekonsha
WM Albertson
Athens
W W McRae
LC Robinson
Eukford
R Minbbina
Cereseo
Shurtliff
Partello
J C Cooper
Marengo
Manley Houston
Fredonia
CG Wheeler
Convis
George Cole
Burlington
Frank Francisco
Newton
Charles E Foote
Clarendon
A J Murray
Lee
Theodore Hull
Marshall Jp
WA Gorslinw
Penofeld
Chas Ederlee
Bedford
Jay Snyder
Clarence
K O'Hara
Sheridan
Frank McNary
Leroy
C O Ball
Albion Te
E O Way
J B Foley
Tingling Bros Circus
PF Dobbbins
W O'Keefe
KS Scott
C A Prior
C Day
LH Crampton
Frank Needham
C Way
H J Hyde
P Sheridan Hert Smith
A L Hindenach
H J Good
T N Wright
N G Brown
M M Perrett
Sam Swartwout
Lewis Hayes
J F Martin
J8 Cox
A V Watson
Memorial Day Observed by Veterans and Maccabees Parade
Memorial Day in Marshall featured a joint parade by veterans of two wars and the Knights of the Maccabees. The procession, adorned with flowers and banners, moved to the cemetery to martial music. Report is partial. audience filled the opera house as Col. Mark Mergifield spoke amid applause.
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Vetermis
Maccabees du Bauer
Marshall
Knights of the Maccabees
Mark Mergifield
Union City
Wes
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Hall OF Fame
New University of New York
Ingerther
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Hall of Future
Helenould
Hall of Fame Fund
Franklin M. Manning
Diaupeura
Agricultural Society
Itates Library Association
the State Convention
A.S. Banjamin
FE. R. Baldwin
Benjaroin
Universalist Choir
L. N. Pattison
John Powell
Lobr
I. W. Sloan
H. B. Winsor
Stella B. Roben
C. H. Johnson
Jennie Woodies
Julia R. Parish
Seu’y
A. &. Benjamin
Reading Journal
C. Faxon
C. E. King
J. W. Sloan
T. Carpenter
Dora Bliss
E. L. Parmenter
Baptist
A. A. Bailey
James P. Hughes
Chas. E. Grey
Lida L. Pate
Adrian
Louise Clizha
Coldwater
Leola Spencer-White
Butter
Jessie McNaughton-Oswals
Cal
Margaret J. Bilz
Annie Andrus
Firet
Hopkins
Breelises
K. Adams
Mirs. Dapat E. Péngelly
Carrie Miller
Dora of
Brance
Lydia
Newcom
Gegreal
Misa Theresa Pletcher
Anna A. Gordon
W. Music
Josie Martin
BE. L. Calkins
Loyal Temperance Legion
Journal
Jos Hamilton
Lydia J. Newcomb
FE. L. Murphy
M’kinley
of Farmers’ Mutual Fire Taintance Co
Easienditures
Aine Om
Council
Prospect
G. Rupert & Sons
Br-B
Geo. Hoeizel
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