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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
4
A deteriorated notice notes subscription rates. It states one year in advance costs $1.09. The text mentions changes due to a postal department ruling and urges readers to adjust to the new pricing.
George Graham Rice argues that so called harmless fakes entertain readers yet erode trust in papers. He cites examples from Western promotions and warns publishers against sacrificing credibility for laughs. Critics stress news honesty and readers’ right to near truth. the piece also notes broader societal concerns cited by Italian and Turkish remarks.
Social notes recount two autumn weddings. Mr and Mrs Dibble hosted a reception for newlyweds Miss Dibble and Mr J C Dibble with guests arriving by Percy Van Arman. Marie Reyer wed Emil Holtz at the Revarda Weater home with Mendelssohn music and a pink white decor theme.
Mr Holtz connected with Gale manufacturing. Mrs Holtz recently in Ganga office. The couple received furniture, silverware, china, and mirrors as gifts. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs F Holts, Kalamazoo. Miss Katherine Rentathler, Detroit. Mr and Mrs Harry Head, Cleveland. Miss L Miller, Frank Holtz, Jackson. Mr and Mrs Judd, Battle Creek. A cooperative dinner hosted by I S Foy and others precedes the Fischer dance next Tuesday.
Deon Davis of Battle Creek was in the city on business yesterday. HOG Allen is in Chicago for a few days. Rey Lyons returned to Battle Creek after a long visit. Ruth Bentley came back from Jackson, Mrs Stuart from Detroit, Katherine Rentschlar to Detroit this morning. Clifford Brainard, Niles Bryant and Ted Helmthall of Battle Creek spent the day in the city. Mr and Mrs B Le Gardanier returned to Fileworth Kansas. William Dison of Kansas City, who has been in town, will go home tomorrow.
Mrs Herbert Holmes spent the afternoon in Battle Creek. Harold Twist and others attended events in Battle Creek. Otto Wilug returned to Kalama zoo this morning. Mr and Mrs Harry Head returned to Cleveland. Mrs Wr Nelson and Mrs Arnold Winch of Battle Creek are visiting Fred Bolley. Concord grapes sold in large baskets for fifteen cents at Buss grocery.
North Marengg Mola VanArman called of Jonnie Dean Monday at Carverville school. Fred Lauppe purchased a fine new range Monday. Opal and Lola Shultz with Lettie Felter visited Boris Cushman. Mr and Mrs Claude Wetver spending a few days nearby. Bir and Mrs Clauda VanArmen called at Fred Pelter's Sunday evening. Harry Welter bought the small Place of Airs Lyholf and will move soon. Several visitors stopped by Claude Sebssuve’s and Kenry White’s homes Sunday and Saturday nights. Henry Duvall of Marshall was a Sunday caller. Mr and Mrs Herman Hilderbrandt visited Kenry White Sunday.
Mrs James Hart and others travel between Battle Creek and Austin as the Sunday school gathering in the town drew a large crowd. Visitors include Mrs Gilbert White and Mrs Mary Waltz while local families such as Walkinshaw and Wagner share visits and time with relatives and friends.
The East Leroy M E Sunday school will host a Hayseed social at Albert Riley's house on Friday night Oct 27 with entertainment by the Corntassel family. Supper and entertainment cost ten cents. Miss Roberta Bart Paul Record and Mr and Mrs Wm Lehman are delegates to the county Sunday school convention in Marshall. Glen Riley, H L Riley's youngest son, broke his arm Saturday. Mrs Brute Martin entertained a Battle Creek cousin. Mr C Corbett will move to Dr Hautman's farm near Sonoma. Z Wheeler rode to Battle Creek on business. Seventy two pupils attended last Sunday.
Mrs Babcock and Mrs Yost plus baby Ralph visited C W Raper at Rite Creek. Milton Burris was in Marshall on business. Elmer Williams and Miss Adams of Marengo visited Yosts. Mr and Mrs Belt Shafer stayed with Fred Clarks. Wil Sinard returned from Ohio after his father’s typhoid. expects to be home soon. The gravel road work by Commissioner Snellgrove is finished and in good shape. Mr and Mrs H Yost attended Taos day in Rice Creek.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe aluminum in pies of pepper and preset ghseis of slomigiet re. waged for well, alongside references to prese sf and paper.
Local notes report Wayne Smith and Wheeler Hubbard returning home over Sunday from trips to Toft and Sibion. Hazel Mulvaney gains a position in Albion, while Miss Rada Adams serves in the G H Gausa office. Several visits include Mrs. Truman Off of Parma and Mrs. Elizabeth Ott with Kit Stem in Marshall. Proceeds from a 20th anniversary dinner raise 14.70 for the L A 3. George Gildaralesque hosts visitors. Bert Bates moves with wife to his father’s home. Irene Brownell returns from Battle Creek to De L Adams. Mrs. Alwyn Lake and daughter visit Jackson. Willard Williams and family spend days at Bruce Merritts.
Unclear draft notes mention American, Frostein, peaches and pears with tentative green light for a harvest or market discussion. No definite date or organization provided. Further readable text needed for precise event, agents, or location.
Frank E. Smith of Marshall Michigan announces Shropshire rams and high yearlings in the field this fall, under the Bell Telephone context, with ram latcbs noted.
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