Back to the Farm Movement and Rural Exodus Observed
A Clarendon farmer reports declines in Calhoun County populations since 1900 with vacant farm houses rising and young residents moving to cities. The 1910 census shows Township losses across most areas despite county wide gains. few townships register population increases. Observations note paring of farm labor as aging residents shift to town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Clarendon
Calhoun County
States- Uion
Marshall
Sheld Place
Cal“houn County
Albion
Athens
Clarence
Colvns
Eckford
Fredonia
Homer
Lee
LeRoy
Newton
Sheridan
Tekonsha
Glad Mather: Joyful Kiss In Kalamazoo Court Verdict
In Kalamazoo Michigan Glad Mather a joyful mother of Graz acquitted of arson rushes the bench kissing Judge Knappen with relatives joining in the spectacle. Court officers intervene as family celebrations overflowed the courtroom prompting the judge to withdraw briefly. The incident drew cheers prayers and demonstrations from Graz’s supporters and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Bove
Sasdore Graz
Argo
M. Knappen
Carcesea
Knapken
Ontry
Curtenius
Graf
Bors
It's All Off Till Gentle Spring Time
Supt. Steple cites repeated washouts and heavy rains delaying the Stuart-Homer road for the France Slag Co. of Toledo. Contract value around 4000 dollars, with a five dollar daily forfeit if late. weather and ground conditions push completion to spring, with city and company to confer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steple
Stuart-Homer
France Slag Co
Toledo
Matésman
Marshall
Deluga
Httle
Imasmuch
Charles Buskirk
Weather Record Marks An Unusual October
The month of Oxtobor produced extreme variability with 31 days of mixed conditions. Only four days were clear, fifteen days wet, Blueteen cloudy, and eight days partially obscured by sun. Fogs and light frosts occurred with scattered snow. The piece questions if Indian summer fit October.
Albion probate court hears will contest over 42900 estate
In Albion, a will contest began in probate court over the 42900 estate of Howard. The widow Adeline Howard would receive the entire estate if uncontested, while three children Mary Stanton and Hibbard Howard challenge the will claiming undue influence and lack of intent to favor the widow. Prominent Albion residents testified as witnesses as the case likely extends over hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
State Board of Pardons
Albion
Wittesser
Iast
Howard
Albion City
Adeline
Chidran
Eckford Town Backing County Road System Says The Statesman
The Evening Statesman reports Eckford township residents largely support the county road system. Local figures deny claims that Eckford opposes the plan, with W. Lewie and others asserting township voters favor the system by a strong margin. Critics question Mills as a “born road builder” and dismiss his England road-building memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckford
George
Bills
The
Evening Statesman
W. Lewie
Statesman
County Royal
Mills
Eckforad
Mis
Mrr. Mills
Old England
Pontiac Woman Confesses Mink Fur Theft
Mrs. Dave Perry admitted stealing a mink fur set from Waite Hres store in Pontiac Michigan. Sheriff Tripp secured a full confession after a week of investigation tracking pawn shops and store observations. The couple said the husband bought the goods with a questioned check and both face grand larceny charges.
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Pontiac
Mich
Dave Perry
Waite
Tripp
Detroit
Whei
Tripp Cave
Hits
Perry
Deer Shoot Near Calhoun Draws Attention and Fines Likely
A hunter named Schoder shot a deer near Battle Creek Calhoun county while lacking a license. He faces possible penalties of 100 dollars for illegal hunting and 125 dollars for deer shooting without a license. The deer may have escaped from Dr Kelloge's paddock, and local warden officers pursue charges.
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Gama
Younge
Michigan
Scheder
Lower
Hintserg
Schoder
Calban County
Calhoun County
Dr. Kellogé
Hitchcock Struggles to Sell Packing Boxes for Kindling
Postmaster General Hitchcock tries to cut costs by selling old department packing boxes for kindling in Washington. Wood dealers and charities refuse bids while a gospel mission offers to take some cords for $20. An individual volunteers to haul them away if paid. The Agricultural Department holds weekly bonfires with the packing junk and the House Expenditures Committee pushed the idea.
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Washington, D. C
Hitchcock
Sieye
Agricultural Department
Tittehook
Wells Estate May Set Calhoun Bankruptcy Record
Circuit Court Commissioner Albert N Ford in Battle Creek reports continued dividends in the Wells estate of Chas H Wells bankrupt. A first dividend may yield about 50 percent, with future payouts possibly higher, potentially setting a county and state record for dividend returns over the past fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctrcuit
Albert N. Ford
Battle Creek
Eb & Joslyn
Chas
H. Wells
Calhoun County
Wells
Calthe
Charles R. Wells
Woman Wanted Cases Dropped in Court
Two damage suits involving Mrs Gurrier and her husband against the state were dismissed by stipulation. Attorneys said costs were paid. the cases become history. Oversights cited include death of Dr Sands and appeals not perfected. motions over trial need and probate-estate appeal adjustments were noted.
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Matle
Gurrier
Chas
W. Gurrier
Jl Oar Powers
Bize, Sier
Sands
Guerfler
Margaret Stannard
A. W. Baker
Elizabeth Walker Richards
CERES
Mock Ark Drugkeeper Praises King's New Discovery
W. Mock of Mock Arkansas claims with 25 years in the drug trade that Dr King’s New Discovery saves many with weak lungs coughs and bronchial issues. He recommends trial bottles or full size at $1.60 and asserts neighbors remain alive thanks to the remedy. A separate note records $388.42 inheritance tax paid to the state treasurer in the estate of Daria Shepard of Battle Creek.
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W. &. Mock
Mock, Ark, Beleves
Dr.King
Esey
Gus
V. WW
Bradsiag
Connate
Ss. Shepard
Daria Shepard
Battle Creek
Deathbed Vows Tie Former Lovers in Michigan Wedding
Miss Anna Wells of Shepherd, Michigan, on her deathbed reportedly declared I die happy only after marriage to her former lover Carl Hagestom. The pair wed just before her death, with Hagestom presenting the ring and Miss Wells insisting the union completed her happiness.
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Shepherd
Anna Wells
Carl Hagestom
Man in Michigan Hospital Becomes Suspect in double Tragedy
Matt Hendrickson was moved to a county jail after being found unconscious beside Mrs Ya Harala's body in St Marys St Josephs hospital Han cock. Sheriffs Byers say Hendrickson claimed an unknown shooter killed both. authorities investigate motive tied to alleged marriage refusal.
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Houghton, Mich
Matt Hendrickson
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hancock
Ya Harala
St. Mary's
Hendrickson
Hoth
Sheri “Byers
Wan
Rival Rail Routes Battle Creek to Coldwater Fight
The Battle Creek Coldwater and Southern Railway backs a 23 mile electric line from Battle Creek through Newton Burlington and Girard to Coldwater claiming a farming country right of way. Michigan and Indiana Traction counters with Athens and Union City routes tied to the Michigan Central line as spring construction looms. Senator A C Kingman asserts the Battle Creek plan will benefit farmers while opponents decry outdated equipment on rival lines.
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Battle Creek
Coldwater Sou Railway Compan
Battle’ Creek
Coldwater
Battle Creai Coldwater
Southern’ Road
Taney Polit
Newton
Burlington
Girard
Michigan and
Indiana Traction
Sea
Esttie Creek
Beadlaiske
Michigan
Indiaa Traction Company
Cotewater
A. C. Kingman
Battle Creek, Coldwater& Southern Railway Company
Michigan & Indians Traction Company
Athens
Union City
Michigan & Ta- Giana Traction Company
Esstov
Atheng
Mm.erurban
Prospectus for Calhoun county history edited by Washington Gardner
A prospectus announces a forthcoming three volume historical narrative of Calhoun county detailing its progress people and principal interests. It notes Calhoun ranks fifth in wealth and population among eighty three counties and cites editor Washington Gardner of Athlon with a distinguished advisory group including Samuel Dickie J Porter and bank figures.
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Prospertus
Calhoun County
Washington Gardner
Athlon
Gerdner
Calhoun
Vesig
Bregvese
Hou
Aione
Wr. Gardner
Samuel Dickie
Albion Colleze
Ra J
Bank of Lex
Local election and court notes from Bedford region
A fragmented report mentions county seats and a local option election amid tainted politics and anti liquor sentiment. It also notes Browning, a delinquent child, before Judge Porter who ordered reform through guardianship by Fayette Lattont in Bedford Township.
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Browning
Porter
Fayette Lattont
Bedford Township
Sine and structure cited in local notice with a $100 reward
A fragmentary notice mentions a $100 reward and references observation of a cave in and structural details. It cites Cheney & Co and mentions properties tied to a foundation, but the readable text is highly garbled with incomplete phrases and misspellings.
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Thic
Tcien
Tages
Tecuimaninta
Cheney
Gaia
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Alien
Glad Mather
Henry Howard
Wrangte Gger
Uae
Record Owidend
Bsttle Creek Enquirer
George” Gardner
Erie
Jackson County
Anti-Siloon League
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