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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1895
Page
5
The Marshall area reflects on county fair expenses, smallpox status, school teaching engagements, and various local happenings. Mentions the October charter vote, a clock house, Bath Tub Co. improvements, legal notices, and forthcoming Albion fair activities with military and racing events.
Herman Tillotson, once of Marshall and nephew of Henry A. Tillotson, has spent six years in the South American wilderness studying birds and people. After a New York Herald report on his return, he plans a rail trip from Chicago to Mexico, then along Central and South America to Valparaiso, Buenos Aires, and northward, with outfitting including a Winchester rifle and a Colt revolver and shipments to the Chicago museum.
The circuit court sustained the will of William S. Brown after a seven day trial. The jury deliberated overnight and returned a verdict in favor of validating the will. The article notes Brown’s respected character, long life, and the community’s regard for him, while addressing protests from the contestant's legal team. Personal notices follow, listing local visits and upcoming church and society events in Calhoun County.
A Michigan circuit court judge orders the release of William R. Hall on his own recognizance after nearly a year in jail awaiting trial for train wrecking. The judge cites the constitutional right to a speedy trial and notes prosecutors have not shown why witnesses or the case are not ready, despite efforts of court officers. Real estate transfers and local notices follow, including various property deeds and a sale of Bucklow’s Arniva Salve.
If your harness needs mending or oiling take it to Halliday at 195 Biate street. Repairs are promptly attended to at even lower prices. Wood potatoes or Nour trade for work. The Royal Acorn offers more new features than any other first class parlor store. Washington Market sells corn fed products. O'Leary Bros. listed.
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