Recount Proceeding in County Clerk Contest
County canvassing board advances a recount of votes for county clerk between Allen and Austin. Patterson files a petition and deposits 100 to cover costs. Austin withdraws mandamus. Ballots from Battle Creek opened first amid fraud and counting irregularities alleged across multiple townships and wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Austin
Patterson
Edward Austin
Barington
Marshall
Marengo
Board of Inspectors
Homer
Conins
Tekonsha
Sheridan
City of
Battle Creek
Albion
Austin Agua
Saloon debate at union service cited in sermon
A fragment notes a union service at the M. B. church addressing discipline in the home. Speakers included Rev Miller and others, discussing parental duty and child guidance amid troubled times. The garbled text hints at moral exhortations about family life and societal behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B.eborah
Ravaley
Getohell
Miller
Hamilton
Hev
Nepma
Svanded
Local Ballot Ledger Reveals Canvass Results and Figures
The county board of canvassers completed a recount of votes for clerks and other offices with Republican candidates listed first. Governor candidates Aaron T. Elisa and Maybury led, presidential choices McKinley and Bryan split, and amendments to the state constitution showed strong approval with 10,254 yeas and 1,332 nays among about 11,700 total county ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County ‘Board of Canvassors
Thei Inboras Shasdey Sveti
Board Ia
Clerka
Aaron T. Elisa
Maybury
Washington Gardner
D. Williams
William McKinley
J. Bryan
E. P Keep
Wm. Boyd
Janes Henry
M. A. Lang
H. RB. Willis
J. A. Underwood
Clark
Deene
Wah J. C. Snyder
G Fisk
Clark. Phelps
M. Hatotoh
B. Foley Tho
Campaign expense reports due under state law
Sixteen county candidates have filed campaign expense statements as required. The deadline passed today and noncompliant candidates face fines up to 80 or two years in jail. Listed amounts range from nothing to about 900. Several named candidates and party committees show various expenditures and totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie M. Hatch
Louis E. Stewart
Howard Daskam
Guy Fisk
Eneers Ens Sey
H.R. Williams
William A. Lane
Mains in the Toils Again Under Arrest for Embezzlement
Charles R Mains faces arrest for embezzlement tied to a Benj J Morgan record printing contract. The Todex bill of 67 dollars was paid to Mains but not turned over. The case, running for nearly two years, resurfaced when Editor Knickerbocker collected the amount from Morgan. Bail set at 500 dollars, hearing before Justice Bidwell continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Maine
Benj. J. Morgan
Hattle Creek
Mains
Knickerbocker
Need a New Piano for the High School Assembly
For the past year or two high school pupils have held entertainments to raise funds for a new piano in the assembly room. Only 831 has been secured so far. With the new building nearing completion a musical instrument will be needed, and several schemes to raise the rest are planned for the public to support.
First Proclamation Issued by Governor Mason in 1838
The Brat i Fhankexiving proclamation, issued by Governor Mason in 1838, expresses gratitude to the great Giver and Preserver. The fragment shows religious and national language praising protection and thanks, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Portchigan
Calhoun Inspiration Institute Draws Record Attendance
The Calhoun County Inspiration Institute closed last Saturday after a two day session that drew over 200 teachers from across the county. Speakers including Prof. Samuel B. Laird W. H. French and Miss Florence Marsh delivered practical talks on U. S. history school management and music in schools. The event, organized by Commissioner Barnham, featured sessions at the high school and evening events at the Presbyterian church with a grand luncheon and praise for the county’s educational leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County Inspiration Institute
Barnham
Samuel B. Laird
State Normal College
Laird
U. S
United States
W. H. French
Hilledale
Florence Marsh
Grand Rapids
French
Michigans
J. G
Pattéraon
Gaylord Silocom
Kalamazoo
Leonard
Fall
Milas Marsh
Mo. Kane
Ita
District School Critique by Supt Hammond on Rural Schools
Supt Ham mond condemns district school conditions and district tax waste while urging modernization. He cites low teacher pay, subpar buildings, costly apparatus, revolving teachers, and frequent textbook changes as drains on funds. He warns against centralization and praises some districts adopting free texts and better facilities.
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Hammond
Fall
Ban
Calhoun County
Tosl
Rad
Sapt
Athena
Leroy
Peonfield
Battle Creek
Ean
Burnham
Taxpayers notice at Commercial Savings Bank Saturdays
A truncated public notice states Sonvis Taxpayers will be at Commercial Savings Bank every Saturday through December 3 and includes a reference to January. The fragmentary text mentions a recurring meeting location and a deadline but lacks full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonvis Taxpayers
The
Commercial Savings Bank
A Sermon of Thanks by Rev Getchell on Thanksgiving
The Universalist pastor Rev J M Getchell preached a strong sermon on gratitude from the Acts text Accepting with Thankfulness. He urged readers to reflect on national blessings and the duty to live thankful lives amid changing times and weathering trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universalist Church
J. M. Getcbell
America
Getohell
Washington
Manuike
Asa
Sli
Frances Willard
Heaven
Resolved toward self saving and public spirit in America
The passage argues wealth is turning public-spirited, funding charities, architecture, and arts, improving transportation and housing. It envisions God granting magnanimity, power, and riches, with capital and labor in 1900 living in unity and prosperity under Christian sympathy and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Findings of Court Show Mix of Divorces and Disputes
Judge Smith issued findings on multiple cases. Starks vs Starks denied divorce. case appealed to the Supreme Court. Livingston v Livingston granted divorce for non support and costs to complainant. Lattin v Lattin granted divorce for desertion. parties are elderly. Rapsher motion to dissolve injunction denied with costs. Other notes include verdict for Maina and Cavanaugh, a hung jury in Klein, etc. Battle Creek city v Board of Supervisors mandamus for mail pox bill. $1,587.60 due by Jan 7. Original bill $4,987.60, settled at $3,000 in 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Starks
Supreme Court
Bertha Livingston Va
Chas
L. Livingston
Harvey Lattin
Rachael Lattin
Joe
Eliza Reynolds
Chas. R. Maina
H. W. Cavanaugh
The
People Vn
Frank Klein
People
Joe Gregory
Ira M. Bronson
Geo. H. Marsh
Cruse & Blood Ve. Lamson & Crowley
Etal
Battle Creek City Vs. Board of Supervisors
Hyde case hung up on motion to continue trial
The case of the people in A. O. Hyde again stalls on a defense motion to continue. Prosecutors have pressed for trial each term. Doctors Marshall and Joy testified Hyde was ill with a pulse of 102, making moving him dangerous. Many fear the defendant may never stand trial as his health declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Hyde
W.H. Porter
Mr. Hyde
Drs
Marshall and
Joy
Forearm Amputated After Farm Accident Near Emmett Township
George Allen, 25, unmarried and son of the Allen family of Newton township, lost his right forearm while tending a corn husking machine at a farm owned by John A. Ulrich in Emmett township. His hand was caught between rollers and the arm was amputated above the elbow after urgent transport to Nichols Hospital in Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Allen
John A. Ulrich
Emmett Township
Nichols Hospitel
Battle Creek
Allen
Andoho
Newton Township
Vanderbilt Control of C N Railway Spark Toledo Rumors
News leaks that the Vanderbilts have purchased the Cincinnati Northern Railway, gaining the Ohio and Michigan divisions with plans for upgrades. Local officials expect the C N shops to remain or enlarge in Marshall, while tracks may be relaid to feed the MC depot. Headquarters possibly shift to Cleveland.
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Toledo Blade
Vanderilt
Cincinnati Northern Railway
Ohio Division
Michigan
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
Vanderbilt
OC. N
Allegan
Milwaukee
Wis
Vanderbilts
Marshall
C. N
Roslity Marshall
Ran Traina
M.C
Cincinnati
Senator Brice
Pennsylvania
Toledo
Road
Cleveland
Get a couch at cost by B Hughes
An old advertisement style notice touts remedies and tonics. It promotes a Great South American Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder issues and notes rapid relief. It also mentions Little Queen Laxatives, Dr Brown's Rheumatic Care, Lowney's chocolates, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, and suggests stomach problems mimic heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
W. H. Blaton
B. J. Byde
Dr Smiley Farm For Sale In Calhoun County Mich
For sale the Dr James F Smiley farm of 100 acres in northwest Marengo Calhoun county Michigan 40 acres in section 6 and 60 acres in section 7 fret class and nearly all under plow buildings in good condition eight orchard good water and overall strong condition to close out the estate Terms and details apply to Dr Geord H Gaetnn executor Marshall Michigan Nové December?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Smiley
Marengo
Calhoun County
Miah
Dr. Smiley
Geord H. Gaetnn
Marshall, Mich
Made Young Again Pills Claim Rejuvenation Benefits
D A Turner of Dempseytown PA reports a two week nightly use of Dr King s New Life Pills has him feeling like his teens again The pills are promoted as best for liver stomach and bowels purely vegetable and never gripe Available at H J Hydes drug store
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
D. A. Turner
Dempseytown
H.J. Hyde's
For Sale Cheap Portable Steam Unit
Sale notice for a portable steam machine on a farm one mile east of Lyon Lake. Includes buyer contact G. F. and 4, 0, Haskell as identifiers. Likely terse classifieds fragment with limited legible details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marte
Lyon Lake
Lee G. F
Haskell
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County Board of Canvassers
Getchell
Judge Smith
Hyde
Emmett
Bator
Vanderbilt System
CITY
B. Hughes
Reo
Bradshaw's
McKinley
Bryan
Lowney's Chocolates
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