19 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1894
Page
1
Cronin's Department Store begins the season with the lowest prices ever on ladies and children's cloaks. The store boasts the largest stock in the city and invites customers to visit for convincing offers. They guarantee the lowest prices on all goods.
Europe remains the fashion source while America leads in machinery and rail and light. A large line of imported novelties is shown with exquisite silk and wool combinations. For staple goods, home manufacturers achieve perfection with clever copies of recent French and German fabrics.
Hosiery and underwear featured with new fall and winter line and better values. Dreds trimmings complete. Next week fall importation of handker chiefs and laces to be opened. Appeal to ladies in Marshal and vicinity to view items as soon as available.
We offer the latest styles produced by manufacturers with prices unmatched by others. Men and boys boots and shoes, ladies misses and children shoes in wide variety. A full stock of rubbers in many styles shapes and widths. Call us to show how we can serve you in this department.
A chaotic sequel outlines AROU members under scrutiny after a railroad strike. One confessed, implicating others. five alleged wreckers hide near a barn amid daily arrests. Perry Mayo, now a joint Populist and Democratic candidate for Michigan governor, is linked to pro strike rhetoric and wheat offers.
A Wednesday night rally in Hook featured William J. Gregg introducing Mr. Burrows, who argued that protection to American industry, tariff policy, and silver restoration are key to national recovery. Veterans heard assurances on pensions while critics blamed Cleveland and Democrats for economic distress, with plans noted to repeal the Sherman act purchase clause and restore silver. Opening plans include Miss Merrill's millinery display on October 20.
A reunion event titled Ehall's Welcome gathers veterans and members of the Engineers and Mechanics groups. Attendees from past projects reconnect, share memories, and discuss ongoing organizational activities and future gatherings.
A city gathering celebrated the 1000 sob er boys who joined in 1861, with their faces turned toward the flag. The Michigan Rigmeure and Mechanics honored the veterans with decorated streets, a marching parade, and a business meeting to set the year’s officers. Maj. P. V. Fox elected president, amid remembrances of Gov. Blumberg and others.
The Michigan Engineers and Mechanics reunion in Marshall featured Maj. Crittenton of Chicago, Col. Fox, and Gen. Sherman veterans. Speakers praised the regiment’s Civil War service including at Lavergne, Chickamauga, and Nashville, with a new regimental badge planned for Chickamauga. A women’s auxiliary formed, a banquet occurred, and a literary tribute highlighted the unit’s rebuilding work and long service to the Union.
Report from Battle Creek details the arrest of Knowles and accomplices in a railroad wreck case. Prosecuting Attorney Clark and detective agency head Sutherland led the pursuit, with Knowles confessing and naming Bodowig and Jewitt among the principals. Additional suspects are jailed. more evidence and charges are expected in open court.
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