Battle Creek local news and community notices of Albion era
A regional roundup reports property sales near Marshall and Battle Creek. It notes a 196 acre farm transfer to Earls Van Arian, social club gatherings in Albion and Battle Creek, and a death in Tekonsha. It also covers hospital staff strikes, hunting licenses, charity banquets, and local business movements including the Albion Prouty Co. relocation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
C. A. Townsend
Earls van Arian
Battle Creek
Daily Mix of Local Rest Visits and Travels
A string of short notices lists residents and visitors across Albion, Chelsea, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, and neighboring towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Frank O Keefe, J H McNames, F C Dibble, Geo Lutz, Mrs Andrew Crystal, A L Hendenach, Beatrice Massey, Edna Larkins, A W Watson, Victoria Monk, C E B Gertam, Albert MacDonald, F 9 Devel, L Asikins, Harold Twist, S P Lusk, Anna Brewer, Harold Mier, Dramas and trips frame a day of social movement among local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Keefe
Albion
Toledo
F.C
Beatrice Massey
Grand Rapids
Edna Larkins
Chicase
A.W Watson
Afiss
Victoria Monk
C. EB. Gertam
Sturgis
Albert MacDonald
Battie Creek
F. 9. Devel
L. Asikins
Harold Twist
Battle Creek
S. P. Lusk
Lyon Lake
Anna Brewer
Rolling Prairie
Ind
Harold Mier
Prince of
Iowa
Heron Lake
Minn
Carl Eastwood
B . B. White
Chitagre
John Williamson
Father O'Hare
Fremont
Ohio
Biescom Koch
Ann Arter
That Exslaine Performance Narration
The fragment appears to mock a performance with slang and playful mispronunciations. It hints at a passing show described by a Demartista figure, capturing a critical/curious tone from a rural or local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exslaine
Eiverybody
Tee
Demartista
Divorces Granted in Circuit Court Proceedings
A morning session of the circuit court arraigned four prisoners. Harry Peters admitted drunkenness third offense and will be sentenced later. Harry Heynes of Battle Creek pleaded guilty to living with Ida Moody and received four months in the Detroit house of correction. Ida Moody pleaded guilty and got two months in Detroit. Moody escaped from Battle Creek police custody after being taken to Mrs. Agnes Schuyler's home. Schuyler pled guilty and her sentence was suspended till February. Katherine Sickles obtained a divorce from Orrin B. Sickles citing non support. The Francisco case, desertion for over two years, was granted to Thos. D. Francisco vs Boris Francisco. John Lee was granted a divorce from Nellie Lee for extreme cruelty. the couple resides in Ceresco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Peters
Atendant
Harry Heynes
Battle Creek
Ida Moody
Detroit
Katherine Sickles
Orrin B. Sickles
Sickles
Thos. D. Francisco
Boris
Francisco
Franciscos
Tobn Lee
Nellie Lee
Lees
Ceresco
Bears Create Havoc in North County
In Midland and Gladwin counties a surge of black bears prompts protests against protective laws. Settlers report crops trampled hogs and young stock killed. A trapper captured a 380 pound bear while others invaded granaries. A Bentley township girl fought off a marauder and escaped with scratches and torn clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Midh
Roesk, Dents
Midland County
Gladwin
Mills
Bentley Townships
Peter Fizenlora
Millz Township
Test
Henry
Cates
Prain
How to Be Happy Says Do Not Do This List
A humorous guide warns against petty vices and social missteps. It lists avoidances such as liking grapefruit, borrowing cars, arguing about religion or women's suffrage, bringing a deaf guest to theater, and expecting repayment for favors while joking about practical habits like extra collar buttons.
Tecumseh Woman Dies Near Century Mark at 99
Tecumseh Mich Nov 8 Mrs John Allen B39 oldest resident of this town and county died this morning of old age at the home of her daughter Mrs John Loomis She would have celebrated her hundredth birthday next June She came to this country over 69 years ago with her husband John Allen from Fayette NY Mrs Allen is survived by four children Mrs John Loomis Mrs John Lee Mrs William Breevers and John Allen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecumseh
Mich
John Allen
John Loomis
Allen
Fayette, NY
John Lee
Wiliam Breevers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred
Melisa Hiine
Roy Bowersox
Homer
Reébe “Anderson
Honer
Women's Guild of Trinity Church
John Hay
Marshall Lodge
Calhoun. County
Cornell Hal
Carriet Bert. Wright
Mabel Granger
Inte.ferce
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Goyt
Albion Secon
Ailitth-Prouty Co
Danville
Frm
Mark Merriman
Hayes Wheel Co
Jackson
Lonny Fellows
Bonday
Savannah
Eugene Fallows
Albion Bur
Louis
Perry Fellows
Perry
Mir
Fellows
Robert Carroll
Goodricn
Sheridan Township
W. D. Foreman
Cortright and Hosltzet Real Estate Agency
Nichola Hospital
Stfes Cordssia
Gowan
Ick Carrier
Ducklake
Ontonagon
Carriey
Ha Ig
Chicago
Cali
James Hitchcock
Lansing
Central City
Butane
Lansing News Co
F. H. Moormien
Dayton
Tr. Hitchcock
Enterprise
Lansing Business Mes
Latte Campbell
Roy
Vp ‘Campbell
Bonauppert
Bertha Miler
Cicely Davis
Leroy Bothwell
Nettie Vary
Califoria
Michigan Central
Tralia
Midsea Walkieshaw
North Eagle Street
Reve S. C
Robert Gould
Ceéresto
Frank Gould
Carver
Ceregeo
Coleman
Unesner
Jean Davenport
Constable Coleman
Davenport
Loosa
Joan
Montis
Emma’ Peters
Corrapa
Flint
Albion College
Peters
Commercial Department
Tast
Flint River
Burdette FP. Grant
Mexico
A. B. Grant
China
New York
London
Grant
B. &. York
Albion Recorder
Postal Savings System
United States
Washington, D. C
Star
Wm. Tadman
Wilam
William
Silas Dety
Tadman
Circuit Cour
Mr. Bety
JF. Bf. Hatch
Swartwout
Bruggist
Deming’s
Deming
F. E. Deming, Homer
Gircuit Court
North
Gaxx
Bradshaw's
P. D. Beckwith
Dowagiac, Mich
the Commercial Savings Bank
Warshall
Michigan
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