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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
2
Officers acknowledge a loss as the Calhoun fair faces an $8,600 debt and uncertain revenue. They warn the 50 cent gate may not cover expenses and question whether the community will sustain a 60 percent show, amid weak attendance and looming costs.
George Hock a former resident died Saturday evening after surgery for appendicitis. He came to this city six years ago from Advias and ran a grocery store in Aaners. He was fifty five and survived by a wife and two daughters. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Lown of Geo Kourkie with interment in Semsdeix Gabridgs.
Stephen Van Orman of Jackson Michigan, former Marshall resident, was fatally injured when he was struck by a freight locomotive in Hastings. He died en route to Jackson hospital after back hip and arm injuries and a fractured skull were sustained. He previously worked as a conductor for the D D M & M. He leaves a brother Ernest Van Orman of Marshall and his parents in Big.
Fragmentary lines describe two men and a vow or threat near a river bank. Details are unreadable and names or places cannot be confirmed from the text. The item reads like a stray quotation rather than a coherent report.
Balloonist Mrs. Viter, attempting a roof landing in State Street business district, slid down wires after missing the Commercial Park roof by a few feet. Firemen and Bell telephone workers rescued her safely from the telegraph pole, while the parachute landed in a tree elsewhere. her husband and associates had earlier perilous returns.
Jona' sha Swit notes a planned journey by text or water to Lumley. The entry outlines guidance to begin the trek on Mis Preferences for the upcoming Bynday, marking the start of travel with a focus on local routes and timing.
Washington officials cite Canada election results as validating the pact with Britain and discuss its impact on US policy. Speaker Champ Clark defends the agreement, saying it reflects a hope for closer ties, while critics argue it could reshape North American cohesion and provoke partisan backlash.
A party of young people on a Sunday ride in Tecumseh skidded on a steep descent. The automobile overturned leaving Sehado Waldwan with a broken leg and internal injuries, while Howard By driving was cut and Mina Cotter sustained a fractured wrist. The others escaped unharmed.
Boorse Powell, longtime New York resident, died Sunday morning at age 74 after a lengthy illness. Born in Victor, North Dakota, he lived in Rochester and later Marebetl, working in commerce and railroading. His widow Bird Josephine Powell survives, with arrangements for funeral services in the coming days.
Testimony recounts October 16 shooting at Poole farm. Farmer D Eslow and witness Al J Smith describe quarrel over sugar beets and ensuing gunfire. Attorneys clash over evidence and potential prejudice as court proceeds with jury selection.
Saturday ext will be tag day to raise funds for the Michigan Children's Home. Volunteers seek donations from residents to care for orphans and crippled children at the home, with help from Marshall and local communities.
Reported ideas claim pupils in Stockholm schools are exposed to electricity in classrooms to accelerate learning. It states that the electric method allegedly improves the three Rs with greater precision and speed than traditional approaches reliant on sunlight, common sense, and daylight.
An advertised remedy claims to restore energy and vigor for workers exhausted by illness or stop work orders. It promises to rebuild strength and prevent breakdown with guaranteed results and high potency, urging immediate use to reverse weakness.
The Beadle Lake area reports Thomas H. Beaublossom, 40, a Hattle Creek Paper employee, killed himself Sunday night at the A C Bourdeau farm after a note mailed to Postmaster Mike Curtis indicated premeditation. Neighbors found him with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. no inquest will be held.
A garbled report notes a man from Mannville Ontario stating a new life pills cure obstinate trouble, followed by a death due to kidney issues at age 22. The piece cites a bad health remedy claim and a tragic outcome linked to the product.
A westbound passenger train collided with an automobile near Owosso Michigan on a Sunday night. Frauke Almendinger and Marie Baumann died at the scene or shortly after, while Burr Warner and Mrs. Almendinger were injured. The auto was demolished and the wreck scattered debris across the area.
Probate Court hears case of Julius Jules, missing since February 8 1904 after leaving Chicago for goods. Wife Minnie Jules seeks declaration of death. $23 080 held in trust. authorities pursued leads but found no trace of the husband and father.
A court proceeding concerns the will of Jones, with Marshall institutions and individuals slated to receive substantial portions. Bequests include 5000 dollars to Dulcenia Home, 2500 to Oakridge cemetery perpetual care, 1000 to Bhas. teas' BudNS Schools for books, and about 7000 each to several named individuals in Chicago and New York. The estate totals around 28 660 dollars with several sizable gifts to churches, schools, and memorials.
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