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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1886
Page
4
Local items report seeding in progress and a Toledo excursion event organized by the M and O line. Notable notes include deaths at the poorhouse, repairs and construction at several residences, church and school activities, plans for a republican convention in Albion, and a major Calhoun County fair upcoming with livestock and textile exhibits, plus encouragement for county participation.
Detroit, Chicago, Kalamazoo, Jackson, and other cities figure as destinations and origins for many residents. The list notes returns, visits, and trips by E L Waterous, Belle Baldwin, H Hahn, Cyrus M Hubbard, Richard Conley, Adele McClure, Chas T Dickey, Mollie Cronin, Adam Rimes, Miss Gill, Lizzie Parr, and others. Local events include ball games in Detroit, opera attendance, and a move involving Mrs. Frank D Mitchell. Several people plan moves to Chicago or other cities, with reunions and family visits across Michigan and beyond.
At the annual meeting N J Frink declined another term as director and Will J Dibble was elected. Jan A Miner declined asnemor and N J Frink was elected. Hon W H Porter was elected moderator. The city salutes the new slate, noting experience and dedication. Local progress cited in school improvements.
A base ball trophy for the winning team of the American Association was ordered by Erastus Wiman to soothe past legal fights and spur clubs to exertion. He expects his Metropolitan club to win in future years and has built a Staten Island ground, a half hour from New York, worth $1,000, to attract audiences and showcase outdoor sports. Also noted is a harbor device mentioned after Milford Haven naval operations with focus on torpedo warfare.
A Marshall Michigan notice to the public thanks patrons for years of support while announcing fall stock. It promotes bedroom and parlor furniture at low prices and invites inspection. The message emphasizes experience in business and personal attention, mentioning coffins and caskets as part of the stock. Thomas Rollinson, 54 and 56 State Street, Marshall, Michigan is identified.
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