Merry Milk War On In Earnest Ends Meet For Bottled Milk
Local milk dealers dispute a proposed city ordinance to require bottling milk for sale. Mr Leach accuses rivals Townsend and Bentley of conspiracy, while Townsend and Bentley deny motives, arguing bottled milk protects public health but only if all dealers are required. They claim bottle use is costly and delivery in bottles benefits customers. sterilization is standard. The public should be protected without creating a milk trust. A petition to compel bottle use circulates and will be presented to council Monday night.
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K.P. Leach
Paii
Leach
Townsend
Bentley
Appoalticn
Statesman
Mrs Maloney Wins $256 in Malnourished Sidewalk Suit
The Gircast court at Battie Creek awarded Mrs Mary Maloney $256 in a suit against the City of Marshall over injuries from a defective South Mulberry street sidewalk. She sought $6,000. city offered $200 earlier. Likely not headed to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gircast
Battie Creek
Mary Maloney
Aty
Marshall
Eccentric Codfish and Smoking Skate At Boston Wharf
A codfish alleged to chew tobacco and a skate reported to smoke a pipe drew crowds in Boston harbor. The L Oliver H Minch captured the cod with a ten pound dinner pod containing a fresh cigar and chewed tobacco. A power dory delivered the electric skate boasting a corn cob pipe with half burned tobacco still smoking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
His only Chance to Be Honored by Posterity
A reflective remark on a man who has not yet achieved lasting deeds as posterity’s honor, noting he may never lift a first shovelful, lay a cornerstone, or drive a final spike. The statement implies reconciliation with a lack of historic distinction.
Zulu Bride Adorns Nose Ring For Marriage Bond
A Zulu woman nears her wedding ring in her nose to serve a double purpose. The ring discourages promiscuous kissing and helps keep the ring in place, reducing the risk of losing it.
Marriage notice misread announces Miss Hofman at Creek
Fragmentary text reports a wedding in which Miss Hofman, niece of Te F Hoffimeag, is married at Creek. The garbled lines mention a popular figure and nurses, but the exact names and place remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Nettie Hofman
Te. F. J. Hoffimeag
Throssh
Sturgis Again Divorced as Matrimonial Ventures Continue
Judge North grants Joseph Sturgis another divorce after his fifth marriage ends in divorce for his current spouse. The case details include denial to set aside a land deed given after marriage and accusations of mercenary motives. Evidence portrays repeated use of matrimonial agencies and financial losses across multiple marriages.
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Joseph Sturgis
North
Joseph
Jors Sturgis
Sturgis
Dill
Farmers Brace for Early Killing Frosts Across Crops
Farmers monitor weather for frost as crops near finish threaten melons cucumbers butter beans and other produce. Late season frost could alter marketings while staple beans corn and potatoes show less risk. Historical records note average killing frost around October with earlier dates in certain years.
State Allows Aigrettes on Women Hats Despite Prohibition Talk
Lansing September 29 Michigan women may continue to wear aigrettes torn from white herons and egrets for hat adornment. Attorney General Kuhn says such plumes are distinct manufacturing goods and not game birds, so current laws do not ban sale or possession. The report also notes Battle Creek population gains from 1916 to the Polk directory figures.
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Lansing
Michigan
Oates
Attorney General’s Department
Kuhn
Batts Creek
Polk-McAsey
Battle Creek
Judge North Delivers Sentences in Local Fraud Case
Edward Lowry convicted in circuit court for fraudulently marrying Miss Birmingham. He was sent to Battle Creek for sentence by Judge North with a recommended one year to Aya years in Ionta. Clinton Gribble, who stole a horse and buggy from Albion, received six months to two years in Ionia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lowry
Birmingham
Albion
Battle Creek
Wanda
North
Aya
Ionta
Clinton Gribble
Alhion
Old Curls House
Ionia
Boy Scout Convention Opens in Albion With County Turnout
The Sunday School and Methodist church host a Boy Scout convention in Albion on Saturday. Over half of the county's Sunday schools are represented as leaders discuss how to engage boys. Officials emphasize using the Boy Scout movement to teach Scripture and healthy activity to youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Scout Movement
Sundey
Methodist Church
Vail
Homer
F. 5. Goodrich
College
Alichigan State Sunday Sendor Association
R. C. Sidenius
Battle Creek
F. Harrison Goodrich
Clarence Pratt
Lloyd Daniels
Associated
Carl Doolittle
Tekonsha
Sandar
Presbyterian Church
H.L. Markell
A. A. Gaiger
Marshall
A. J. Markell
F. R. Hurst
J. A. van Dis
Misread Quote Sparks Debate Over Paradise Streets
In a garbled excerpt attributed to an ex author from the Atlanta Constitution, the speaker muses that reaching Paradise may bring concerns about barking too loud and drinking too much, while residents of Kole fear hard pavement hurting their feet.
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Paradise
Kole
Atlanta Constitution
Unclear text fragment on medical cures and remedies
Fragmentary notes mention Boers Uintwent and quick relief or lasting cures amid references to pills or cures available at drug stores. Content is garbled and lacks clear events or identities.
Old resident Chas. A. Gardanier dies at 82 in Marshall
Chas A Gardanier died at his residence 619 East Meuston street on Saturday night at 10 o clock after a several week illness aged 82 years eight months He was a Marshall liveryman for 40 years a prominent Mason and former city marshal He married Arvilla Adama in 1882 and had three children One survivor ex Mayor B L Gardanier now of Ellsworth Iowa Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 20 p m from the late residence.
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Chas. A. Gardanier
Mandlon Strest
Gardanier
Calhoun County
Murengo Township
Madison Street
First National Bank
Gardanier Avery and
Back Haw
Marshall Institution
Marshall Commandery
Mariiage
Arvilla Adama
Marengo
B. L. Gardanier
Marshall
Ellsworth
Eas
East Meuston Street
County Records Estate Matters and Admin Notices
Estate filings and hearings list in county records including licenses to sell real estate, final accounts, guardianship appointments, and administrator actions. Notable items name Maurice Chatfield Walter Hughes Nicholas Fox Elmer Townsend Howard Kingman Lewis Champion Wim Burns Anthon Colemso George Nye Philip Seaver WH1 W Schott Adam Hurfer Charlie Maine Lydia Elliott Fred Lyman Ward Watson Elizabeth Fellows Catherine Bibler Peter Reess Dewey Kanga John Freed John Sharp Robert Wright Florence McLintie and Robert Wilkins with various hearings and last days for claims or accounts.
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Maurice Chatfield
Minnor
Walter Hughes
Nicholas [ Fox
Elmer G. Townsend
Howard R Kingman
Lewis Henry Champion
Wim. H. Burns
Ajlanson BL
Colemso
George C. Nye
Philip Seaver
W. Schott
Adam W. Hiurfer
Chas. S. Maine
Lydia A. Elliott
Melt Resi
Fred H. Lyman
Geil Real Estate
Wi. B. Ward
Guardian
Ploy L. Watson
Elizebeth Fellows
Catherine Bibler
Local Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses and Sanitarium Co op Planned
Walter M. Peabody aged 27 an Albion electrician Martha Roether aged 23 a dressmaker of Albion Jean C Donn aged 31 a clerk of Marshall Sarah EB Voct aged 27 of Marshall. A cooperative grocery for Sanitarium employees to be started at Battie Creek. A meeting in the college building last night formed a nine member committee to study the project. The plan aims for 3000 dollars in capital with 300 shares at ten dollars each. Stockholders limited to Sanitarium employees.
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Walter M. Peabody
Albion
Martha &. Roether
Jean C. Donn
Marshall
Sarah EB. Voct
Battie Creek
Constitutional Cure Promoted For Catarrh By Toledo Firm
An advertisement claims a “constitutional cure” for catarrh offered by Checey & Co of Toledo Ohio. The copy asserts the remedy cures a constitutional disease by blood and tissue measures and promises a reward for testimonials and samples.
Is the vice commission report mailable under the postal act
The Chicago Tribune argues against censuring the vice report as non mailable under Section 211 of the federal code. It contends the official document, edited and responsibly published, should pass through the mail and urges the issue to be taken to the highest court to resolve postal censorship concerns.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Svary
Vice Report
Paige
Spomuorg
Vice Commission
Chicago
Ite
Postence Department
Post Office
America
Bureau
Chile
Kimmel Conclave in Miles Ends Without Result
A three hour conference in Miles between Mrs Estella Kimmel her daughter and a man claiming to be George Kimmel produced no resolution. The two women denied the man resembled George A Kimmel and blamed Grisresa A Johnson for much of the trouble. Remaining participants included stenographers Fox and Scoffern and the local banker. Mrs Kimmel then left for Chicago with her daughter.
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Miles
Mich
Estella Kimmel
Airs
Hiina Bosett
George Kimmel
Kimmel
George A Kimmel
Grisresa
Scoffern
Niles
Slay Outlines New Maccabee Plans and Transfers
A. M. Slay in Battle Creek explains K O T M M M new rate plans adopted at Port Huron convention. Members may transfer to Plans B C D G with age based protections, flat rates, and certificate value adjustments. Also notes home office transfers and salt use tips for cleaning and furniture care.
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A. M. Slay
Battle Creek
Maccabees
Port Huron
Mr. Siey
Weath
Basia
Home Office
Relished Trusted Employee Questioned About Failing Health
A fragment asks about a valued worker's status with a colloquial line questioning if he is dead or merely incapacitated. The tone hints at concern for an important staff member in a beleaguered setting.
Strike leader demands limit to labor actions in city
An unclear, period style notice mentions strikers, "strike-breakers" and a pill product for urging compliance. It cites a distributor Zoe at J. W. Bradshaw's and promotes a remedy as a supposed solution to labor unrest. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates or organizations.
New Style Money Orders Adopted by Post Office
The post office department announces a new standard for international money orders taking effect October 1. Old style forms will be used until September 30. The change aims to simplify auditing and reduce labor at closing. A shipment of the new forms is due soon at the local office. International money orders have been popular in a city with many foreigners. Indemnity for domestic third and fourth class registered mail goes into effect July 1, 1913, up to $25 per item. Indemnity also applies to losses of any class in international mails with the Universal Postal Union, except Parcel Post. Postmasters are also warned about printed labels bearing stamp-like imitations. Labels not resembling stamps are not covered by previous rules and may be used for advertising by businesses.
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Dompnanca
Posture Fice
United States
Poat
Ofice
Universal Postal Union
Parcel Post
General Department
Eye-Glass Telescopes Invented in Germany
A description notes a German invention of eye glass telescopes for near sighted persons. It mentions compact, short telescopes replacing larger styles and intended for easy use. Details on inventors or dates are not clear in the text.
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Germany
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Judge North
Boy Scouts
Geraldine
Gerald
County Records
Probate Court
Hell's Catarch
Checey & Co
Tolete
Ohio
Soedinosto & Teakpoodiah
3Choney & CO
Toledo
Lovina E. Bailey
O. W. Bailey
Parker
Geethrey
Slay
BIVES
Hyer
Zoe
J. W. Sradshaw’s
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