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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1884
Page
5
Michigan notes record a jumbled mix of local oddities and incidents from across the state. Mentions include hospital advances, water works, stray outbreaks and a rash of small crimes, accidents, and curiosities in cities like Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, and Kalamazoo, with injuries, deaths, and peculiar happenings scattered amid economy and weather flurries.
A 1854 letter to the Detroit Post argues Gen. Alger’s temperance record as key to Michigan’s governor race. It claims Alger’s land and business ties enforce bans on saloons and praise for his stance, while questioning Preston’s commitment, urging temperance voters to back Alger.
A quoted statement credits Webster with uniquely presenting the current English language in its latest edition. The remark, credited to Bar por's Muxasine, asserts that no living language has a dictionary that fully and faithfully sets forth its present condition.
Fragmented ad text touts Kemp's Balsam for consumption and coughs with refunds for unsatisfied buyers. Claims speedy relief and permanent care, urging purchases at various prices. Includes garbled testimonials, scattered names, and unrelated lines about a prison window scene.
A local editorial attacks Pennington from business ties to a printing concern and questions his achievements. It argues O Donnell, incumbent mayor turned congress candidate, shows stronger leadership, temperance record, and local pride. The piece urges Jackson County prefer O Donnell and accepts Pennington’s nomination only if honestly defeated.
The Bellevue Gazette reports a banner Republican meeting at Opera Hall with Hon. James O Donnell of Jackson delivering a vigorous address. The speaker praised for polish from travel, contrasted workmen and manufacturers, and supported O Donnell as best for district interests.
Passenger timetable shows trains from jeeling to Lake Eric Depot with through coaches to Grand lhoven Muskegon and Trentwater. Lines run on Central Standard Time with connections to Rapids Michigan and Marshall time noted. arrival and departure times listed for Folede station.
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