Robber's Roost raid ends with bold capture in Marshall
Sheriff Fonda and Deputy Smith captured a suspected horse thief named Grebble in Marshall township. He rented a remote Curtis farm house stuffed with stolen goods and valuables from Albion to Schumacher, including a horse, a piano, and assorted tools. Grebble admitted carousing as a performer in New York and used dye to alter the horse’s markings. He waived examination and awaits circuit court.
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Fonda
Smith
Coton Grebble
Gerard
Stanley
Hager
Albion
Norman Schumacher
Curtis Farm
Curtis
Marshall Township
Sherif Fonda
Rew
Bugsy
Schumacher
Berne
Grebble
Grebbt
Sheri Fonda
Sheri Smith
Justice Court
Circuit Court
Sheriff's Department
Grebela
Dreas Nat
Man Struck by Auto on East Main Street
John R. Rogardus of Marshall was knocked down by a car driven by Dr. W Henry Walsh of Albion near the Union depot on East Main Street. He suffered facial and arm cuts with no broken bones. Eyewitnesses said he escaped by a miracle. Rogardus, who is colored, looked away briefly before stepping into the street after leaving the engine house. Dr. Walsh halted and assisted the injured man, taking him to his sister Mrs. Peterson’s home on Adrien avenue. Rogardus said he does not blame the doctor and plans for his future arrangements may be made. Passersby noted the auto was not speeding and the muffler was loud.
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HB. F. Hager
New York
Grebble
State Street
Davis & Co
Albion
F. Stanley, Marshall
Mich
Gretble
Gazvac
John R. Rogardus
Marshall
W. Henry Walsh
Jackson
East Main Street
Union Depot
Mr. Bergardus
Walsh
Faw
Peterson
Adrian Avebus
Welsh
Bogardus
Calhoun Fair touted as Michigan’s greatest event
A long preview proclaims the Great Calhoun Fair at Marshall September 18 to 22 will outshine Michigan fairs with a new track and 40 horse stalls, large purses, and Short Ship circuit entries. It promises extensive agricultural displays, a grand midway, free daily attractions, a 1000 dollar prize fund, and thrilling acts including the Bicketts, Brertons, Small, and aerial feats. Special trains, school day free admissions, and grand entertainment are planned, plus a dramatic balloon ascent each day.
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Marshall
Michigan
Bicketts
Beezlebub
Pete
Brertons
E. J. Small
Fifer
B. K. Bentley
Scott
They Must Raise Insurance Rates at Great Camp Session
Port Huron Mich Sept 13 The Knights of Modern Alacca meets in Battle Creek camp with 350 delegates as insurance rates are urged to rise or the society may go out of business. Lovelace faces criticism over dispensations and financial waste while insurgent John Conroy attempts to spark change.
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Port Huron
Mich
Knights of Modern Alaccabees
George
Lovelace
Jim
Calhoun
Battle Creek
Detroit
John Conroy
E. J. Jeffries
S. D. Williams
Williams
Farmer Killed in Runaway Near Hickory Corners
Benjamin Bretz, 56, died after being thrown from a bogey when a frightened horse dashed into two telephone poles near Hickory Corners while en route to Midland Park Gull Lake. His wife and adopted son were seriously injured. Mrs Bretz faces limited recovery. The accident occurred on North Avenue near the Hickory Corners hotel.
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Benjamin Bretz
Hickory Corners
North Avenue
Hickory’ Corners
Brett
Mrs. Bretz
Midland Park
Gull Lake
Maar
Mrs. Bratz
Mr. Bratz
Mr. Bretz
Olivet
Million dollar West Jackson street expansion proposed
CG Post plans half a million dollar development on West Jackson Street in Battle Creek. H C Hawk says Post will build a ten story addition to the Post Tavern at Jackson and McCamley, a new Enquirer home, a power plant, stores, an office block, and an artificial hill near the plant. A Grand Trunk spur extension could allow rail access across the Kalamazoo River with a bridge funded by Post. The petition asks for a river crossing and track extension, to be examined by city committees with a possible special council meeting to act.
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CG. W. Post
West Jackson Street
Battle Creek
H.C. Hawk
Arcand
Hawk
Post
Post Tavern
Jackson and
McCamley Streets
The
Enquirer
Jackson Street
Afoon
Post Theater
Kalamazoo River
Grand Trunk
Will Social Clubs Stick Around in Marshall
The Statesman reports City Attorney Dennison denies a ban on social clubs and notes uncertainty over whether Nathan Nabors will be bound over for trial. Witnesses from Heavney's brewery may testify about beer shipments to Gene Club members. Predictions favor Nabors’ discharge and a potential opening of Sakdah club in Frezee's shop, with a new club house discussion tied to outdoor amusements and liquor controls.
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Statesman
Dennison
Marstiall
John Nobar S
Noban
Loud
L. AL. Kertson
Tustice Lane
Heabnie’s
Jackson Wal
Gene Club
Nathan
Sakdah Club Fhi
A. W. Prezee
Frezee
Naban Casa
Frazee
Marshall
Horse Thief Victimizes Battle Creek Liveryman
Arza Robinson of Battle Creek reports his black mare and new buggy stolen Monday at about 9 oclock. SuspectClaranea Whitford, traced to Bronson, with a young woman posing as wife. Whitford allegedly hired the rig to Waubascon Lake then fled toward Milwaukee. A whip tied to the case led to the recovery effort. Whitford remains at large. Witnesses note this marks a second theft in the region, with Whitford also linked to a bad check and other incidents. Lonsberry, a notable case, was convicted of second-degree murder in Charlotte and sentenced to Jackson prison.
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Arza Robinson
Battle Creek
Claranea Whitford
Bronson
Michigan
Sheriff's Department
Whitford
Waubascon Lake
P. Armstrong
Whitford Fm
Hla
Rouson
Bemonty
Aim
Loestad
Milwaukee
Whitetorad
C. E. Avery
Jackson Street
Frank Wilcox
Albion
Robinson
Allen
Lonsberry
Batentawanship
Detree
Smith
Charlotte
Jackson
Honeberry
Lonsheres
Dyspepsia relief via Stuart's Tablets offer
An advertisement claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion by combining active fruit and vegetable essences. It promises a trial package by mail, asks readers to consult a druggist, and states a 60 cent price for purchase. The copy emphasizes natural gastric juice support and digestion without stomach effort.
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Stuart
Aask
Diuggist
Addpese FA
Stunst Co
Stuast Side
Marshall, Mich
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Justice Watson
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Eaton County
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Mf. U. R
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