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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
10
Financial results from the Calhoun fair show total receipts around 9,000 dollars for 1917, with losses near 10,007 and debts of about 30,000 looming. Officials blame mismanagement, noting weather and turnout hurt revenue while calling for decisive action to preserve the association’s future.
George Hock a Fors ter resident died after appendicitis and peritonitis during surgery. He lived near six weeks before death and owned a grocery in Kans. He was about 50 years old and pursued by physicians. his remains were sent to Sora for burial.
Fragmentary report describes two men to be hanged, with garbled dialogue and settings including a trestle span and rope. The text is severely corrupted, yielding no clear names, dates, places, or outcome beyond the contemplated execution.
Reported case involves an elderly couple running a crematorium who allegedly cremated a man alive while at work. A faint voice cried out as air was blocked, yet they continued. The survivor is described as Olive True, claimed to be 400 years old, with other olives of similar age noted to exist and potentially bearing fruit for generations.
Mrs Fifer, a balloon ascension performer at the fair, narrowly missed landing on a bank roof and instead became snagged on Bell telephone wires. Rescued by Frank Wells and Bel Telephone staff, she avoided electrocution by clinging to the wires until freed. Her husband, known as Prof. Fifer, had earlier escaped a similar mishap. another parachute landing occurred near a North Main residence.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Sunday event at Te Miya with prayers. Details are incomplete but reference to a best journey and a church or religious gathering. Further text is needed for full clarity.
Fragmented historical column discusses Canadian agreement opposition and support among old guard Republicans. notes Taft administration impact, Champ Clark speech, and Canadian press reactions. mentions election shifts, party votes, and broader implications for tariff and foreign policy.
A fragmented OCR item shows a halted work order or public notice. The readable bits reference a stop work action and a bore or road project with unclear entities. The piece lacks complete names, dates, or locations to form a full report.
A partial OCR fragment notes a local meeting or event with unclear names and details. It mentions possible injury and a person titled as head or leader, but specifics and timeline are unreadable. Further readable context is insufficient to confirm the event, people, or location.
George Powell, a longtime Marshall resident and commercial traveler, died Sunday morning at his home on Hanover Street at 12 30. He was seventy five and born in Victor New York. He lived in Victor until twenty, then moved to Rochester for several years before settling in Marshall. He was a well known traveling salesman with headquarters in Marshall. Immediate relatives include Mrs Josephine Powell. Arrangements for the home services will be announced later.
The article outlines Smith and other figures including A F Booth and Attorney Hoonstate in a courtroom scene at Owosso Rock Shear Company. It notes the trial timing and the prosecutor’s actions as the case proceeds with witnesses and juror seating still under discussion.
A historic notice details Mrs Stuart leading a charity drive to aid helpless children and orphans. Superintendent Washburn discusses community efforts to involve teachers and students, noting 326 children placed in good homes last year, including three blind children.
A 40 year old man named Feanblossom, known as an employee of Battle Creek paving, shot himself at the Bourdese home in Bear Die Lake Sunday. A bystander was killed and another injured in the incident. Police described the event as a suicide gone wrong and reported immediate death at the scene.
An obscure scrawl from Manville hints at a local scandal involving a cat and a nameless conspirator. The fragmentary text, though garbled, suggests community gossip rather than verifiable facts. Further readable context is unavailable.
A Sunday disaster occurred when a mountain train, slowed by a heavy rain and storm, derailed near a crossing south of town. Passengers were buried as debris blocked the parallel road and rails. The crew reported poor signaling and warned locals before the crash, with fear of further mishaps in the wreckage aftermath.
A bizarre case from February 8, 1904, concerns Julius, a prosperous clothing merchant of Albion, who vanished after boarding a train to Chicago to buy new goods. Since then, authorities mislaid his whereabouts, with rumors of his death spreading and probate seeking his declared death after seven years.
Readable fragments document a 19th century court case over an estate involving Miss Miler and relatives linked to Mayghall and Dalridge cemetery. Names include Miss Jones and Attorney Meu Miter. Proceedings mention attendance at the court house and a letter from Chidagy.
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