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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1911
Page
11
Battle Creek area briefs report a divorce petition against Leslie A Powers by Myrthe Powers, probate court actions, remembrances of Mrs Bernadtha Bollon of Marshall, and updates on local events. Also noted are church suppers, a poultry show, farm and weather notes, and preparations for the Agricultural Society meeting and county tax matters.
The report details storm impact with heavy damage around Cadillac and allied washouts on major routes. It notes disrupted travel on W Ri& and Ann Arbor roads, a near-miss on a bat curve, and preparations for emergency relief while other passages seek restoration. The piece also covers broader weather effects, including railway and shipping disruptions, and mentions public notices, local elections, and ongoing prohibition discussions.
Fragmentary OCR text references street events, a chain, a person named Macobhl, and scattered phrases. The readable parts mention a Bay area, beak Sarees, and a 3 ace emer, but no coherent narrative or extractable facts. Names and places remain dubious.
A public probate notice from Stath or Michigan announces the estate of John Aight Gor. It names witnesses, court dates, and officials including William H Porter Judge of Probate. The document, printed by a local publisher, sets the hearing for November, detailing the appointment of guardians and bond requirements.
Mortgage notice from Commercial Savings Bank Marshall Michigan states Henry Eugene Wheresa and others defaulted on a mortgage. The premises in Marshall Calhoun County Michigan are to be sold at public auction January 22, 1912 at ten in the morning at the north front door of the Court House. The description covers lot four in block twenty six as recorded. Mortgagee Charles L. Diable attorney.
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