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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1911
Page
8
The snippet reports varied prices from Chicago live stock and grain markets, Toledo grain, and Marshall area fruit prices. It notes specific quotations for cattle, sheep, and hogs, plus local market figures and farm notices from Michigan and surrounding areas.
Community notes list visits and arrivals in Newton Jackson Eckford Battle Creek and nearby homes. Names include Etta Herron Albert Hornberger Jake Brenmee Mitchen Allen William Allen Banury Allen Mrs Clark Ryer Westy Hallier Maude Green and Will Yest.
Mrs Schwark and relatives spend a weekend in Battle Creek. Attendees from Marshall and Battle Creek attend theater and social events. Several families, including Mott, Necho, and Wood, are noted visiting, hosting, or attending gatherings across Marshall, Battle Creek, and Burlington.
Lelora B Bayne Allen was born September 3 1849 in Ridgeway Orleans County Iowa and died October 3 1911 aged 62 years one month She married Harvey J Allen in Ridgeway in December 1861 They lived in Michigan 1876 and settled on the farm near Ridgeway Her husband and two children Geo Winn Allen and Mrs Jessie E Vase and four grandchildren survive Her final illness lasted seven weeks and she bore it patiently Funeral services were held at her home north of Parcel on Friday afternoon October 1911 Rev W J Weidenhamer officiated Interment was in Olivet Cemetery Attending from distance were Dir and Mrs Short Bit Mr and Mrs Rosie Gibson and Bir Mrs J H Gibson of Marshall Mr and Mrs J B Rudestii Mr and Mrs WH E Andrews of Charlotte Mr and Mrs F M Sheldon of Guvet and Mr John Andrews and Edward of Colia Corners
A brief card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends who offered kindness during the sender's bereavement. The note thanks those who lent support in the community after the loss.
Community brief notes record Hermen Hildebrandt Jom visiting on Tuesday evening while Mrs S Shults stayed in Brookfield on Wednesday. Jane Rhodex moved with her daughter Mrs Henry White to Marengo on Tuesday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Enon Long in October and another to Mr and Mrs Sue Sine. Mrs Sine remembered as Mary Long. A quoted dispute mentions a prosecutor and a senator named Sorghum in a war of words about safety near water.
Wright advocates year round schooling to end long summer breaks arguing it would foster industry and discipline and shorten the path to college or work. He cites age 20 or 21 graduation and criticizes idle summers as harmful to youths. The idea drew attention at an Upper Peninsula meeting in Houghton.
Four Towns residents and guests share last week visits with neighbors and relatives. Names include Lewis Schaf er, Carrie Ryar, Hugh Wagoner, Esther Aldrich, Beasie Aldred, and James Taylor among others. Attendees traveled from Battle Greek and Al Len to join Sunday gatherings and weekend calls.
The Convision and East Ladies Aid plan a baked goods sale on Oct. 14 at Welckenant's furniture store in Battle Creek. A Sunday school convention is set for Oct. 15 at the town hall. Various residents visit, host, or attend events, including families from Battle Creek and Hastings fairs, with several social calls and birthday celebrations noted.
The Ladin Aid society prepares for a meeting with Mrs John Hal bert in two weeks. Mrs Vérn Doty and Wendell Doty moved to Battle Creek. a Sunday school rally and program were held. Fred Nye and family moved to Mr Bird's house. Amy Payne suffered a wrist injury from a sidewalk fall while roller skating.
Fragmentary notice lists a Sunday service at 3 69 later followed by 2 p.m. event at an El church likely Partello Ene or related. Names fragmented, no clear entities, dates, or places.
Promoted instruments described as high grade planas endorsed by top musicians in Cal oun county. Sale ongoing with limited time offer and closing date in early October.
Michigan United Railways announces a third rail electric service in the Jackson Kalamazoo division effective May 37 1911. Limited and local trains run east to Detroit and to Altica with numerous A M and P M departures and varied connection times at Jackson for Lansing. Brown P & Co notes Jackon Mick as agents with Sunday exceptions and daily service on other days.
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