Local News Roundup From Perrinville and Nearby
Perrinville births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs W E Wiley and a baby boy born to Dr Powers. Mains plans a Battle Creek newspaper. Dalconia Home progress shows veneer and near enclosure. Otto Bushnell weds Mattie Barnes in Burlington. Kentucky returns hint Bradshaw campaigning. Eve marked 87th birthday for Mrs Hewitt. dancing party announced at Arbeiter hall. Nan Bentley elected secretary of Michigan University Women’s League. Star lecture course opens November 14 with Dr Fox on fortune. Crew tensions at GM and N E RR. James Adams dies after self‑inflicted wound. Brewer store vacancy and rental by J A Anna. Bridge lantern missing. Al Weat and Will Shaw fined. Finley sues Engleman over ice house dispute. county clerk vault door jammed. technician Elkton assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Wiley
Perrinville
R. E. Hart
Mendon
Charles R. Mains
Battle Creek
Powers
Madge Jandell
Arbelter Hall
Dalconia
Sqairs Merrill
Otto Bushnell
Mattie Barnes
Burlington
Kentucky
Col. Bradshaw
E. ‘M. ‘Hewitt
W. A. Lepper
W. T. Phelps
Mabel ‘Phelps
Womanes’ League
University of Michigan
Nan Bentley
Browning
Pulaski
Alvert Enearl
Opera House
D. F. Fox
Seymour
New York
James Adams
L. N. Pattison
State and
Eagle Streets
J. A. Anna
Hibbard
al Weat
Will Shaw
Justice Merrill
James Finley
Julius Engleman
Finley
Engleman
Eng
Call Back Board Urges Audit Board After County Probe
A Calhoun county board investigation into the superintendents of the poor ends with a recommendation for a special supervisors session. Prosecutor Hatch will urge a three to five member auditing board to meet quarterly and audit county bills. A secretary would review accounts of justices and ensure fair costs, aiming to save 8500 to 310,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Henry, Shipp and Wilkins
Board of Supervisors
Moore
Henry
Statesman
Calhoun County
Hatch
Flv
Marriage license and wedding of Fenton and Garmire
Edward Fenton of Battle Creek and Grace Garmire of this city secured a marriage license on October 24 and wed on October 25 in Battle Creek. A woman in town last Saturday warned Fenton she is the mother of his first wife and claimed he had not obtained a divorce. She had not located him at last accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fenton
Battle Creek
Grace Garmire
Fenton
O-Lan
Partner Is Missing In Tokonosha Murder Mystery
Sheriff Williams uncovers a possible lead in the Tokonosha murder case after meeting a man in Greenville who claims a partner received a large payment for a horse shipment around the murder period. The partner allegedly was to meet a marshal at Coldwater and has since vanished. The man described his companion wearing a BROT black hat marked with a phrase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokonosha
Williams
Tokonsha
Greenville
Tekonshe
Coldwater
Rendezyong
Convention to be Held by Michigan Sunday School Group
The thirty ninth annual Michigan State Sunday School association convention will meet in Battle Creek next Tuesday through Thursday. Sessions include organization, field and primary workers, and evangelization topics with welcomes by Mayor E W Moore and Rev Lewis Brown. Marion Lawrence will deliver the closing address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Sunday School Association
Battle Creek
E. W. Moore
Lewis Brown
H. L. Wilton
Detroit
State Sunday School Association
Marion Lawrence
Wolverine Development company forms to prospect fuels
A new stock firm named Wolverine Development company organized last Thursday with capital of 50000 dollars, equally divided among J B Watson Bronson president D Warner Bronson vice president F A Stuart Battle Creek secretary and treasurer and Glen Macard Battle Creek director. They will prospect for oil salt coal gas and other materials in Calhoun Eaton and Barry counties. A derrick stands at Assyria Barry County where drilling for oil is underway and a coal vein found sixteen feet below the surface. Walcott Gas Company franchise near Battle Creek secured to pipe gas for lighting and heating at sixty cents per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snown
Wolverine Development Company
J.B. Watson
Bronson
D. Warner
F. A. Stuart
Glen Macard
Battle Crock
Calhoug
Eaton
Barry
Assyria
Barry Co
Walcott Gas Company
Battle Creek
Monday club meeting at Mrs Wrights house
The first meeting of the Monday club at Mrs. T. N. Wrights home on High street was led by vice-president Mrs. Wright. Officers and members discussed resignations, welcomed a new president Mrs. O. T. Cook, heard a federation report, shared vacation notes, and played a photo identity game with a prize to Mrs. Mollie Hitchcock. The next gathering is set for November 13 at Mrs. C. B. Gorham with papers on American music progress and rationalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monday Club
T. N. Wright
High Street
Mollie Hitchcock
C. B. Gorsham
C. D. Brewer
America
C. G. Miller
New Remedy Claims Cure After Seven Years Of Illness
A remarkable report credits a new discovery for defeating a consuming illness after seven years of endurance. A woman in the country allegedly used two bottles and saw a complete recovery, ending years of torment and continual health decline. The account frames the remedy as a pivotal breakthrough attributed to local innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina
Divorce action highlights chaos in county court census notes
Fragmented OCR text pieces recount a county court divorce matter tied to census records. References to fines, neglect, and legal separation hint at a chaotic docket with dates from January to November and mentions of county clerk, formation of a separative order, and imagery of arms and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houn
Jannat
Goa
Census supervisor announces enumerator pay rates in district
The census supervisor C H Gurne announces payment for enumerators across wards including No 53 Net Fourth Ward. Compensation includes 20 for each living inhabitant 26 for each death 150 for each farm and 200 for each establishment classified as productive industry with higher rates in special cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar Partton
C. H. Gurne Fe
Local Visiting Notes Scatter Through Kalamazoo and Nearby Towns
Miss Madge Munday visits Kalamazoo. I N Amalley and Ezra Murdgek visit Battle Creek. Mrs Willisins travels to Battle Creek. Kathryn Townsend visits Grand Rapids. Mrs John Boyn guests of Mrs James VanZant. Lewis Perrin to Aberdeen on business. Gertrude Baach visits Lawton. Patrick family from Binghamton visit. Trixie McHale to Murray City for show work. Mrs Priscilla Day to Ithaca for winter. Mrs A K C Ypsilanti details incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. N. Amalley
Colon
Lions Boughton
Ravine
Wis
H. R. Willisins
Battle Creek
Aberdeen
Gertrude’ Baach
Lawton
Misa Mand Rickabaugh
Mra
Patrick
Binghamton
N. Y
Trixie McHale
Murray City
Bullet fragment from body of James Adama near Emerald mills
Dr. Greene holds a billets talen from James Adama showing a bullet wound where the slug partially shattered the body near Emerald mills last week. The surgeon notes a knife like cut across the bullet with bright scratches, suggesting a rib deflected the shot and nearly passed through before stopping.
Wedding Settled In Justice Court Ad Jobbed By Matrimony
Mack Stevens and Myrtle Hagerton both of Lee were married by Judge Merrill in the county clerk office on Wednesday. The bride was sixteen, and they faced difficulties securing the mother's consent. Prosecuting attorney Hatch refused a kiss due to a deadly glitter in the groom’s eyes while Squire Merrill performed the ceremony. The couple had been charged previously with disorderly conduct and warrants had been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Stevens
Myrtle Hagerton
Lee
Merrill
Hatch
Squire Merrill
Twain
Cookies Contest At Hatch Residence Draws Large Turnout
A Tuesday cookie contest at Prosecuting Attorney Hatch's home drew over 200 attendees including ladies, gentlemen, and youths. Forty six contestants displayed a wide array of cookies while judges from local churches awarded prizes such as a carpet sweeper, silver napkin ring, purses, and mirrors. Notable winners included Miss Lizzie Yost for best sugar cookies and Miss Lola King for ginger cookies. Rev. W H Wagner received a silver mounted ink blotter for his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch
Buase
C. Gardanier
B. ‘B. Hughes
C. H. Thompson
J. Robinson
F. B. Snyder
Ella Jones
Perrett & Sona
A. L. Hindenach
Lizzie Yost
W. H. Wagner
Christian Church
Mr. Maywood
Disbarment of Michigan lawyer Mains upheld by Supreme Court
The Michigan Supreme Court disbarred Charles R. Mains after finding him devoid of moral sense and accused of improper conduct toward Judge Smith. The court ordered his name stricken from the rolls, stating no right to practice remains and praising judgely forbearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Mains
Michigan
Supreme Court
Moore
Strick
Smith
Mains
Aimaelan
Maina
Mr. Mains
Great Magician Leon Herman to Perform in Marshall
The Great Magician Leon Herman will present feats and illusions at the Eagle Opera House in Marshall on Tuesday November 21. He travels with his uncle Alexander Herrman and his wife, both renowned conjurers, and promises a western tour stop unique in the state. Reserved seats go on sale November 10 at Sverveouk & Swartwout's with prices 25e 50e and 1.50 per.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Herman
Eagle Opera House
Leon
Alexander Herrman
Leon Herrman
Herman
Marshall
Mr. Herriman
Sverveouk & Swartwout
Man and Woman Equal Rights Lectured at Baptist Church
Prof. Charles Zuehlin delivered the University Extension lecture on Man and Woman at the Baptist church to a full house despite bad weather. He argued that women are man's equal and complement and discussed women's roles in economic, political, and intellectual life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuehlin
Charles Zuehlin
The
Baptist Church
Zaeblin
Mabel Whittimore
Corps of
Consumers' League
George R. Malone
National Co-Operative Library Association
Marshall
T. N. Wright
Craig Carlton Miller
Zaeblio
Census challenges and farm annual reporting idea
An old discussion notes census difficulties from farmers reluctant or unable to provide ten year operation details due to missing records and business changes. It suggests annual farmer reports to the state board as more reliable than decennial data. Also mentions home remedy 77 for colds and a food line including graham and corn meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhis
State Board of Agriculture
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Cate
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Kalamazoo
Priscilla Day
Ithaca
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K. C Ypsilanti
Andrew
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Wagner
George Enes
Elena Carrier
Albert Enearl
Homer
Lucy von Lester
Chicago
Calvin C. Webb
Rosina L. Smith
Pennfield
Matie Barnes
Henry O. Chase
Lillian F. Mitchell
Jobo Butt
Elizabeth Bergden
Albion
Philetus G. Elfwood
Emma ‘Miller
Eugene Aley
Anna Greenwald
Randolph Hageman
Battle Pretgel
Howitt
Marshal
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