City News Patchwork From Marshall Area
A busy page reports Celista Dean’s death at the county house and a court action involving Squire Merrill and Lawyer Winsor. Union City vs Marshall football on the docket, Toledo excursion with one dollar fare, and train timings noted. Local infrastructure updates include C M and N railroad roadbed regrading, steel rails and ties arrivals, and Royal Cycle Works officers.
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Celista Dean
Genty Glerk Austin
Marshall
Union City
Toledo
C. N. Railway
Olivet
Clare Farm
Royal Cycle Works
H. B., Winsor
J. L. Dobbins
C. H Billings
C. H. Gorham
C. H. Billings
Loud
Maraball
Markle
William Woodmansee
North High Street
Wiliam Reiley
Marshall's Big Mail Post Office a Busy Place
Marshall's post office handles unprecedented mail for its size with 41,260 pounds 9 ounces of matter weighed during Oct 3–16. Equipment used to dispatch this volume totaled 2,504 pounds. Local mail and each class were weighed separately to the half-ounce with accurate records kept under postmaster general instructions.
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Marshall
Aoting
Prof Zueblin on Wealth at University Extension
Prof Zueblin spoke at Baptist church Friday on wealth defining wealth as possession of the valuable by the valiant. He discussed labor organization capital production cooperation over competition advertising restraint and opposed trusts. The class praised his lectures. George Phillips pension raised to eight dollars monthly.
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Zueblin
Baptist Church
Ruskib
Merahanta
Sunday School Union Formed At Baptist Church
Representatives from city Sunday schools organized a city Sunday school union to boost engagement. Officers elected include President W A Powell and Secretary W J Blood. A.Hough of Jackson offered insights and praised Sunday schools as the churchs foundation. Delegates were appointed to state and union events in November.
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Baptist Church
Our City
W. A. Powell
W. H. Wagner
W. J. Blood
H. Marble
W. H. Rolfe
F. Yinger
Fannie White
Chas. Clute
W. J. Gregg
Bondsy School
Battle Creek
The
Christian Church
Groping
A. H. Bailey
Fite MeAmber
Wagner
Mains Case Highlights Reversed Order in Justice Morse Saga
In Lansise Michigan a court under Judge Smith reviewed the Vet case involving Charles R Mains and charges tied to a conspiracy. The order was reversed as Mains sought to prove alleged cut and collusion by the former chief, with prosecutors facing noted presumptions and claims of prejudice in the proceedings.
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Lansise
Tustice Morse
Charles R. Mains
Mains
Smith
Smithe
Maing
Maing Algo
Burtran Creek Sore Overpox Bill Tax Rise
Burtran Creek residents resent a smallpox bill and assessment increase. Moon accuses the council of storming Queen City in bulldog fashion, challenging MOON ROASTS SUPERVISORS over the action.
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Queen City
Council
Battle Creek Supervisors Clash Over Small-Pox Bill
A chaotic 1699 Battle Creek board meeting ended with fierce clashes as supervisors fought over small-pox costs, slashing bills, and political rancor. Battles over assessments saved county money but left city tensions high, while judges and officials faced accusations of prejudice and delay.
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Sey
Queen City
Board of Supervisors
Battle Creek
Marshall
Battle Creek Press
Pace
After the Supervisors In the Governor's Offices
Representative Gray said the new tax equalizing law is making supervisors in many townships toe the mark. He urged that those who realize property values are cash value are beginning to hustle.
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Gray
State Tax Commission
Obituary of Mrs M P Gillett and the Hotel de Gillett
The St Ignace Republican notes the death of Mrs M P Gillett who died last week at her daughter’s home in Chicago. In 1861 she opened a first class hotel known as the Hotel de Gillett hosting notable guests and lively debates on politics among residents and visitors.
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St. Ignace
M. P. Gillett
F. R. Col.bert
Chicago
Marshall Schools
Ann Arbor
Meakin
Presbyterian Church
Fort Street Presbyterian Church
Detroit
Dr. Nash
Wm. H. Porter
Miss Read
B. B. Bissell
Marshall Statesman
Albion Leader
Col
F. W. Dickey
Thomas J. O'Brien
Peter Schuyler
Sensational Sanderson case heads to circuit court
Trial next week in Battle Creek centers on Mrs. Sanderson accused of feeding her 80 year old husband glass in his oatmeal. Key witness Marie Robertson alleges motive of money and neglect. Prosecution faces funding hurdles as county officials refuse to pay expert witnesses, threatening crucial testimony.
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Sanderson
Battle Creek
Ann Arbor
Sandersson
Hatch
Lsanderson
Hate
County Board Reports Taxes and County Repairs
Battle Creek and Albion valuations rose as county supervisors resumed work. The building committee urged new toilet rooms at the school and attorney spaces, boiler and jail roof repairs, and a new jail cook stove with an 800 appropriation request. Fines and costs totaled 835, fines 846.36, costs 8335.16, forfeitures 1000, book audits deemed correct. Resolutions on ex Supervisor Gould’s death were ordered recorded. Royal hotel bill for jury board in Abe Mains case approved with Stone contract. County Treasurer Fisk sought 15 cents per tax certificate. total due 156.00. Gillett resolution supported for standardizing supplies use.
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Board of Supervisors
Gould
LeRoy
Royal Hotel
Abe Mains
the Royal
Stone
Henry
Fisk
Gillett
Death of Mrs Ella Brockway Avann Remembrance mourns Albion student life
Word reached Toledo Monday of the death of Mrs Ella Brockway Avann former preceptress of Albion college and longtime Albion resident. Her remains were taken to Albion for burial Wednesday. Mrs Avann was previously married to Leonidas H Brockway who was elected Calhoun county clerk in 1894 and served until 1887.
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Toledo
Ella Brockway Avann
Albion College
Albion
City
Avana
Leonidas H. Brockway
Calhoun County
Private parpos resolution prevails in county affairs
The board reports balances and discrepancies from several funds including band accounts, poor house expenditures, and Marshall city ledgers. A committee will continue audit work with pay up to ten days. Smallpox bills for Battle Creek and Albion approved, tax-levy amounts to be set by ways and means committee.
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Kelley
Robert Seblay
Ward
Smiley
Marshall City
Gillett
Board of Supervisors
Battle Creek
Albion
Committee of Ways and Means
Witness fees in Detroit jurors and county officers
A fragment listing witness fees in Detroit jurors and witness fees in justice court Sparrow bounties. It notes fuel supplies for officers and a contingent fund. Mentions compensation mileage and percentages, with unclear additions and deductions.
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Detroit
Justice Court Sparrow
Investigation finds misappropriations. local high school football thriller
Supervisors Henry Shipp and Wilkins finish reviewing poor relief accounts at the courthouse as about 20 misappropriations are uncovered. Prosecutor Hatch declines renomination, criticizing past battles over bills while a high school football game between Marshall and Union City ends in a hard fought 0 to 9 score in favor of Marshall.
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Henry, Shipp and Wilkins
Court House
Hyde
Marshall
Asiam City
Union City
Marshell
Warritory
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City News
the Statesman
Jackson County
Cyrus Mingle
Marshal Hibbard
Squire Merrill
Winsor
United States
W. J. Dibble
W. Il
Porter
Garwood
Kalamazoo High School
Hartwell
U.S
Prof
George Phillips
Sunday School Union
Judge Morse Watt
Brid
Gata
Battur
Business Witt A Runs
Avann
Lelanee Senens
Othe
C. KA
Howard
Kalaniswoo
Albion City
Athans
Battle Creek City
Burlington Clarence
Clarendon
Eckford
MR. Hyde
Grialiy
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