Albion Adopts Quiet Thanksgiving and Local Scrutiny
Coldwater rejected the blanket charter by 589 to 173. Thanksgiving in Albion was quiet. managers gifted turkey to bath house workers. Local events include a library fundraiser at Arbuiterdale, prize contests, and a marriage in Battle Creek. News notes cover rail incidents, a fair funding shortfall, and a gambling raid on Lewis & Sebastian’s saloon with several arrests and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldwater
Grant
Thea Bath
Turkeya
N.d. Kelsey
Tor Shepard
Ladhew Library Associacion
Arbuiterdale
Mra
J. M. Fateh
Mesdames
C. T. Dickey
COW
Kublowen
Clarlotte Dixon of
Albion
George Boughton
Ann Arbor
Hiram
Willis Mahonegy
Carl Cook
Wun
Cook
Battle Creek Township
Star Mail
Rice Creek
J. C. Frink
J. A. Way
Mra. Frink
Mra. Way
Lewis & Sebastan
Ind
Lba
Rot
Lewis Wright
William H. Sanders
Annual 1896 officers election for C Colegrove Post 106
The 1896 election of officers for C Colegrove Post 106 G A R will be held at their hall on Saturday evening December 7 at 7 oclock. A key meeting will cover mem ership dues payment and arrangements for Rev W D Simons lecture on The Nations Chal and Victory on December 11. Subscriptions rise to one dollar cash in advance. hopes to reach 2500 subscribers by April, with The Statesman asserting county-wide readership among farmers. Various local items follow including real estate ventures by G W Langridge, Gardner political plans, a missing farm laborer, and a corrected report about Charile Barnum and corn stalk barter involving Cushman and Joslin. the piece also lists several residents and social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Colegrove
G.A. R
Rens
W. D. Simons
Btateaman
the Statesman
Charile Barnum
Elmer Qustman
Lee
H. H. Josii
Marengo
Mr. Coahman
Barnum
Mr. Joslin
Cushman
Joslin Ao
Busklog
Bia
Jonlin
Barnim
Montville
Daniel Wagner
Elmer Cushman
Wagner
Hin
Elmer
Ernest Wagner
Ernest U1
Elmer Cushwnah
Young Barnum
Joslin
Marshall
Cusbroans
Calhoun County Agricultural Society Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the Calhoun County Agricultural Society will be held at Stuart's Ball in Marshall on Monday December 1805 at 11 a.m. for the election of officers and other necessary business. RB Cummings, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County Agricultural Society
Offvern
Stuart
City
Marshall
December court calendar lists 24 criminal cases and 15 fact issues
The Statesman calendar for the December term shows 24 criminal cases, 15 issues of fact, 12 chancery matters including 10 divorces, and 2 additional divorce causes. Docket includes train wrecking, larceny, burglary, assault, threats to extort money, and liquor violations. A Chicago optician and jeweler visit Marshall for six days starting December 2 for eye tests and free examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Samuel B. Garridon
Wan
R. Hall
John C. Bodewig
Guo
W. Johnson
Gannon
Rolbery
Geo
Adams
Arnold
Bennett
Person
Fred Miller
Seo. Taylor
Geo. W. Brot
Calhoun County Farmers Institute Held in Battle Creek
The Calhoun County Farmers Institute will convene at the Auditorium in Battle Creek on January 23 to 25. The state superintendent and Institute Society will supervise the first two days with a strong speaker lineup. The aim is to run institutes in every county with regional and home speakers and forums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Calhoun County
Battle Crack
State Superintendent of
Institute Society
Ongbalf
Ube Reab- Belog Klyen
Otuts
Calhoun
Awful accident at Ceresco claims Mrs Roche
At the Michigan Central crossing in Ceresco a westbound special struck a horse and buggy carrying Mr and Mrs John Roche. Mrs Roche died from a broken neck and severe injuries. Mr Roche survived with a broken leg. The horse and carriage were hurled far from the crossing. An inquest was begun, witnesses testified signals were given, and a burglary spree followed at local depots and the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Roche
John Roehe
Newton
Rocho
Maratinl
Ceresco
Roche
Chas
Raven
Gubbina
KE. H. Marbridge
Michigan Central
Maraball
Remaina
Mea
Gubbing’ Hall
Merrill
W. UW
Porter
Marshall
C. P. Smith
Ugneer
Hugey
S. Phelps
M.C
Daniel Hurt
Judge Abner Pratt remembered for forceful presence
Monroe residents recall Judge Abner Pratt a commanding, stylish figure with thick white hair and coal black eyes. A practical joker on the bench, he once overturned a verdict by noting the jury needed 13 to beat the defendant, then guided the entry. The piece weaves anecdotes from his career and a revival meeting with humor of Wing and Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Pratt
aRarward
Wihg
Monroe
Wing
Ir. Pratt
Marshall
Out of Harmony in Fashion Garments and Music
The passages compare discord in clothing to musical harmony, noting that many garments clash in detail yet the HLS, & M. makes for a perfectly blended, eye pleasing effect. The HS. & M. garment is described as a continual source of aesthetic pleasure, like good music.
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O'Keefe & CO
Clarence Gray
Grand Travk Railway
Vnn
Battle Creek
Kalazoo
Kalatiazoo
Robert J. Emerson
Lorbus House
House of Representatives
Washington
Lansing
Lapystall
Pereong
Grand Trunk
Mins Marie Wheeler
Utopia
Anna I. Rowley
Joseph M. Herrick
C. H. Smith
Dr. Hunting
G. W. Langridge
Alblon
George Langridge
Duck Lake Plenia
Zebell Landen
Langridge
Washington Gardner
Albion Recorder
Thia
Bua
Gardner
Congress
Recorder
George Spencer
John D. Robinson
LeRoy
Sonoma Station
Robinson
Spencer
Gornstalks
Craig Miller
Grace Weatfall
Hume
Chicago
Major Kelsey
Michigan
Mabel Richarda
Bart Lewis
Royal Cycle Works
Jonn Watson
Bronson
J. F. Smiley
Atlanta
Alonzo Howell
Frisudy
Toledo
L. B. Young
Detroit
Marelal
Win
Reiley
W. Salebury
Pittsburg
Blanche Swartwout
Joal Whitlock
Lebua
Clara Henderson
Kalamazoo
Annis Grandine
Battle Creak
Ladies’ Library
Donna Dickey
W. ©. Vrooman
A. H. Cathcart
Jeweler
Marshall, Mich
MeDgeurp
Simon Wa
Eas i
U.S. Gov't
Robbey
Barber
Barbara
Cal
Bhorla
Walkinshaw
Statenmap Ofice
Judge Abner Tratt
W. EK. Vrooman
A. H. Cuihecart
H.C. Hulett & Son
G. HW
Sluth
Noo
O' Leary Brow
Uovl
Washington Market
State Street
Tuttle ‘Tooth Atkins
Cross City
O'Leary Bros
C. 5
Graves Land Company
Srt
Fifth Avenue
Ulinuis
U. S. Clothing House
Southworth
Prop
E. Allen
School of Shorthand
Hsattle Creek
Mich
Bourke
State and
Eagle Streets
New York
W.d. Dipper
Coomag
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