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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1884
Page
4
A week of entertainments includes a mermaid show and dances by Rescue hook & ladder. Reports note new subscribers to the telephone, building renovations, potato races, a hand smashed in car coupling, and various church and school activities.
The Marshall county fair opened Tuesday with record exhibitor turnout, as 1890 entries eclipsed last year’s. Poultry machinery livestock and crafts drew wide interest with notable fortunes for White Beecher Ball and Harris, while fine Shropshire sheep and Durhams impressed, and the floral hall and ladies crafts showcased regional talent. Over 6,000 attendees visited the grounds.
A collection of short society items lists residents and visitors. W L Back was in Jackson yesterday. Mrs Adam Scott has a 9 pound son. Mrs Elmer Wilson has a 10 pound daughter. D Mitchell left for a western trip. H E Winsor visited Grand Rapids this week. FF W Dickey returned from a southern trip. B O'Kealy left for Philadelphia. D G McClane returned from the north Wednesday. Mrs Clifford Prior visiting relatives in Holly. M Mee Woodson of St. Louis was in the city Monday. Mr David Aldrich returned from a trip to Nebraska. Low Moors of Chicago visited relatives here this week.
Miss Lula Gritty returned from an extended visit in Jankoon. Visiting Miss Kittie Downs are Mind Liste L Avingaton of Battle Creek and Mrs. Hattie Albangha in Grand Rapids. J. L. Perkins and wife of Selita, Alabama visit friends in this city. Mrs. Ed Mant returned from Grand Rapids. Mrs. Amos Wilson visits daughter Mrs. TE. C. Bruce of Jackson. Mrs. Ed. Myere and daughter from Nickerson, Kansas, visit Marshall friends. Mr. S. B. Bissell of the Albion Republican calls at the office. FH Wilkinson of Berrien Springs shakes hands with Marshall friends. Mrs. Frank Van Valkenburg of Battle Creek guests of Mrs. E. S. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Churchill returned to Kansas City Missouri. Mes. Rachel Greathead and daughter Sarah leave for Chicago to reside. Hon. C. T. Gorham travels to Detroit for a dinner by Mrs. Zachariah Chandler for Jurges G. Blaine. Mr. Levi Sturdevant of Homer visits the fair. D. B. Chisholm of Bellevue attends the fair. learns of wife’s sudden illness and returns with Mrs. BL. A. Chisholm.
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