Editorial notes on political figures and reform debates
The piece covers W. W. Baton's election to Congress, Willits as State Normal School principal, Pendleton civil service reform, Butler's Massachusetts governorship, Thurlow Weed's legacy, and a critique of high school disdain for trades. It notes postmaster general policy, taxation debates, and the value of practical labor over clerical paths in society.
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Civil Service Reform
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Butler
Massachusetts
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Eckford County News From Our Own Correspondent
Eckford notes Frank Hinkle went to Vicksburg for two weeks. Daniel Rickner of Litchfield visited relatives this week. Stephen Muimbrua left for Ft Wayne to seek railroad work for two to three weeks. Henry Mumbrae moves into Mark Howard’s vacant house and plans a corn mill. Erastus Baldwin, once mentioned as killed by the Atlantic express, was buried last Saturday. Rev Bela Fancher led services. Mrs Budlong and daughter’s buggy overturned near Brace lake. she escaped with minor injuries. Prof Flin left for Alabama. Walter Scott reports a 1000 kernel corn. Miss Pearl Eddy visits Nashville. Lovejoy married Boehmer to a 14-year-old Eaton county girl.
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Frank Hinkle
Vicksburg
Daniel Rickner
Litchfield
Eckford
Stephen Muimbrua
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Henry Mumbrae
Mark Howard
Mumbrae
Erastus Baldwin
Statesman Aa
Nest
Atlantic Express
M. E
Bela Fancher
Baldwin
Rattle Creek News Highlights Include New Grocery and Race
Rattle Creek notes a new Nichols crossing grocery, Thanksgiving foot race, Knights of Labor room setup, and Lew Clark selling a fast racehorse. Public schools close until Monday, a local insane case, and various local incidents from Burns to arrests appear alongside shipping, fishing, and legal notices.
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Nichols’ Crossing
Knights of Labor
Upton Block
Lew Clark
Uplon School Furniture Co
Homer Notes and Local News from the Index York Era
A summary of Homer area items: Hattie Spaulding dies suddenly of lung hemorrhage. Mill repairs completed and millwrights depart for Tekonaha and Jonesville. Hiatt and Pryor case dissolved with appeal to circuit court. T and M engineers rent rooms in C. H. Barnes house through April. Prof. Dickie reports Albion College address to Ministerial Association. Eugene Bulger’s shirt stolen. he wears a pad while saving for a new one. Governor’s Thanksgiving proclamation lacks turkey endowment. quips on Michigan. G. W. Wyman skull value debated. Index notes. Bialy Co building wooden addition. council orders removal per fire limits. John Kern receives $4,000 from Mutual Benefit Association for Mrs Harrington’s certificate. Albion Ministerial Association attendees listed. Andrew Herrick raid ended by hired man. one culprit captured. Homer Board refuses use of church for singing class. vandals enter, bell rung, trustee adjourns sine die. Police arrest two campers west of village with razors and knives after burglary. Birth reported Nov 26 of a son to Preston Mitchell’s wife. Thanksgiving services planned at Presbyterian church with Rev. Newton expected to preach. A D New ton visits. Mahany of Seeley’s Manufacturing in town. Cora Hows and John Henshaw wed. Various local notes on school, taxes, windmill, and village happenings.
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Lansing Republican
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Tamaracks
Bastile
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Preston Mitchell
Albion Local News Highlights and Movements
Albion reports a first class restaurant support and a railroad mention by The Mirror. local scenes include church repairs nearing completion, travel by residents, a painted opera house drop curtain, a revival of religion, lectures, and a post office robbery in Springport. prominent residents relocate or open ventures, with social events and a Detroit manufacturing company forming in Albion.
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