Battle Creek and county notes span licenses trials and railways
Local items report marriage licenses issued in the county and September dating. A jury convicted James Sligh in a murder attempt case. John Mefkiver is in Chicago reviewing engines for the C N railway. The CO Ni railroad plans a bridge over Rice Creek near the pimp house. Olivet College president Sperry may preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Subscriptions and sample copies promoted for The Michigan Farmer. Schools closed for a week. surveying work on the Jackson Albion Marshall and Battle Creek electric railway began in Jackson. F A Stuart adds to the rear of the Stuart block with a new cross-alley bridge. A Baptist Willing Workers class hosts an oct 13 chicken social. Andrew Chrystal auction drew crowds. John Baldwin’s team ran away but caused only minor injuries. Calhoun County Union Sunday School convention set for Oct 17-18 at Athena. Miss Louise Powers resigns, Miss Geer’s place filled, and Miss Jefferies of Marengo takes Powers’ duties. Frederick Wright, pioneer of the county, dies at 86, bachelor his entire life. Mrs C Steve near Bear Creek farm west of Battle Creek noted.
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S H
Battle Creek
James Sligh
John Mefkiver
Chicago
C. N. Railway Company
CO Ni Railroad Company
Rice Creek
Sperry
Olivet College
Presbyterian Clearcb
Ming
Jounley McFadden
Jackson, Albion, Marshall and Battle Creek
Jackson
F. A. Stuart
Stuart
Andrew Chrystal
John Baldwin
John
Calhoun County Union Bsuoday School Association
Athena
Louise Powers
Register of Deeds’ Office
Miss Geer
F. Snyder
Mastodon bones found at Olivet College site
Olivet College professors report discovering mastodon bones in a swampy area. The animal stood about eleven feet tall with eighteen inch tusks, covered by red wool and black hair. Fossil diggers estimate strong ancient presence with notable dimensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivet College
Villate
Yongi
County Fair Promises Large Exhibits And Busy Fun
Crowds flock to the big fair as floral and outside halls overflow with displays. Merchants Sweedle Bros Casper Hardware Prior & Kern M J Gillett O Leary Bros Swartwout & Swartwout B V BR Lepper Earl Hughes show in Floral hall alongside Parker & Sons and a palms exhibit from Albion. Pioneer and dairy displays occupy tents north of Floral hall with a free minstrel show cake walk daily as rides and attractions draw visitors.
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Floral Hall
Sweedle Bros
Casper Hardware Company
Prior & Kern
M. J. Gillett
O'Leary Bros
Swartwout
Flora Hall
Country Tech
Another Change At The Eagle Opera House
A brief note reports another improvement at the Eagle opera house this week. The update notes ongoing efforts to enhance facilities and serve patrons better.
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Opera House
Eagle Opera House
Dr J F Smiley Dies After Apoplexy Funeral Held
Dr J F Smiley died Friday morning from apoplexy after being stricken and unconscious. Funeral services were held Monday at his residence led by Knights Templar with Rev J Walton and Rev Getchell assisting. He had served in public life including a state legislature term and was active in multiple organizations. A large crowd attended the funeral, reflecting his prominent role in the community and professional life.
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Smiley
G. A
Knights Templar
Knights of Pythiss
Calhoun County” Medical Association
Mrs Jerome Zimmerman's Arrest Linked to Albion Theft
Mrs Jerome Zimmerman of Eckford is jailed on a larceny charge involving 390 from a student at Albion College. Authorities searched her Eckford home after a Albion store theft, with wife denying the accusation and examination held at Albion.
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Jerome Zimmerman
Eckford
Albion College
Zimmermen
Albion
Statesman
Khava
Austin & Tucker's
Zimmerman
Brie
Zimm
United Brotherhood Hood Lecture Course Preview
The United Brotherhood announces a Hood Lecture Course with Col. Philip Holp of Chicago presenting Simon save. The November 1 talk features the International Concert Company and Halmond Vance Cook, a noted reader and impersonator, with the first Tuesday in March date. Tickets are 46 cents, on sale at E B Hughes Batch Block.
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United Brotherhood
Philip Holp
Chicago
Simon
International Concert Company
Vance Cook
Hfa
Cooka
E. B. Hughes
Church Reopens After 2500 Repairs In Remodeling
The Chris church will reopen next Sunday after extensive remodeling costing over 2500. The building now features southeast pulpit area, new choir, added committee and lecture room, library and United Brotherhood headquarters, oak seats, carpet, electric lighting, two new furnaces, and a repainted exterior. The church attendance reaches 219 members and continues to grow. A separate note mentions a birthday surprise at the home of Mr and Mrs Orson Avery for their daughter Beasie with guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. McReynolds
United Brotherhood
Orson Avery
Misa Beasie
Beasie
City council approves street railway franchise amid disputes
Battle Creek officials accepted the street railway franchise for the Battle Creek Marshall Albion and Jackson line. Ald Anson pressed the telephone company over ordinance compliance and pole quality while the finance committee pursued reimbursement from sewer funds. The meeting discussed bridge funds, a pamphlet printing bill, oak lumber sale, and a curious note on horse treatment for an old fire engine. Joseph P. Boesch, pioneer of Calhoun County, died in Pennfield township after pneumonia, aged 100. Interment at Oskridge cemetery with Rev. Potter officiating.
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Alds
Palmer
Joy
Streat
Battle Creal, Marshall, Albion and
Jackson Streat Railway Company
Ald
Miller
Anson
Marshall Avenue
Jane the
Pamph
News
Ald. Greenfield
Street Railway Company
P. A. Courtright
Ald. Anson
G. Grant
Fire Department
Joseph P. Boesch
Calhoun
Pennfield Township
Mr. Beach
Jay
Essex Co
Radford Place
Kalsmazoo Avenue
Pennfeld
Oskridge Cemetery
Mr. Potter
Battle Orgel
Man Charged With Bastardy Amid Tragedy Case
B F Spencer was arrested Tuesday on eight charges of bastardy from Marcella Gurren. He pled not guilty before Justice Merrill and his examination is set for December 1. Sally and Ben were linked to the Arkansas dim tragedy last spring. Sally says Ben promised marriage then but later declined.
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B. F. Spencer
Marcella
Sally) Gurren
Justine Merrill
Sally
Ben
Arkansas
Jackson vs Marshall on street lights
A Jackson paper claimed Jackson had more electric street lights per capita than Marshall and lower costs. The reply challenges the claim noting Marshall has 4 street lights per unit and Jackson, five times larger, has 238 lights, arguing Marshall actually trails in lights proportionally.
Investment opportunity seeking profitable investors
Wanted correspondence with individuals wishing to invest money profitably. For particulars apply to oun J, KICHEERN, Hancock, Mich. sepl2s-octls.
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Oun J
Kicheern
Hancock
Mich
John Fletcher named inspector of Wolverine Sugar Co
Marshall area news notes John Fletcher receives the morning appointment as inspector of the Wolverine Sugar Company. The position is described as responsible and Fletcher is praised as well qualified, with friends in Marshall expressing pride and congratulations. Also listed is a Farmers Club meeting program planned for Marshall Starr's on Monday October 11 with music, readings, a paper on State Experiment Stations, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
John Fletcher
Wolverine Sugar Company
Mgr. Fletcher
Fletcher
Statesman
Farmers Club
Farmers’ Club
Marshall Starr
Calhoun County
Croaby and Peck
Bessis Avery
George Reece
Jennie Henson
O. Avery
J. Reece
M.starr
la Breakey
Griffin's Sale Announcement Displays Spore Offer
Griffin announces a scheduled sale event with a cordial invitation to Indy and gentleman readers. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but indicate a Tuesday date in December and emphasis on wear and accessories.
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Griffin
Indy
Asgortm
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Thia
Merrill
Ponrad
Maraball
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DR. J. F. Smiley
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Dr. Ns
Erro Boadryous
Royval
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