Benton Harbor Grants Lake Shore Telephone Franchise
Benton Harbor council approves a franchise for Lake Shore Telephone to install a city telephone system. Backed by Stromberg Carlson, represented by S. W. Menefee, Carl Schaefer, and J. P. Cracraft of Detroit, the move signals a clash with the Michigan State Telephone company.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Lake Shore Telephone Company
Stromberg Carlson Telephone Company
Lake Shore Company
S. W. Menefee
Carl Schaefer
J. P
Special holiday photo rates at Moyer Studio
During the holidays from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day, photographs are offered at greatly reduced rates. The studio will be open all day Christmas. Anyone planning future photos should investigate this offer from Dr. Moyer, Photographer.
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Dr. Moyer
Services for Mr. Cheney Held at Home in Lafayette
Brief rites were conducted for Henry A. Cheney at his La Grange Street residence due to the ill health of daughter Miss Etta M. Cheney. Rev. C. S. Lester led scripture and prayer as Mrs. W. Elkenberg and Mrs. A. H. Cook sang. The body departed on the 8:50 Pere Marquette train to Alton Illinois for burial. The widow Mrs. H. A. Cheney, daughter Miss Cheney, and son C. H. Cheney accompanied the remains from Chicago. Mrs. and Miss Cheney will stay in Alton for an extended visit.
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Etta M. Cheney
Henry A. Cheney
la Grange Street
C.S. Lester
W. Elkenberg
A. H. Cook
Pere Marquette
Alton
Ill
H. A. Cheney
Miss Cheney
C. H. Cheney
Chicago
Troop A Christmas Dance at the Armory
Troop A issues invitations for a Christmas dance at the Armory on Christmas evening with Hill's Orchestra providing music. The cavalry social life remains popular as hosts and guests anticipate a pleasant, successful affair.
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Troop A
Armory
Hill
Cavalry
Repairs Completed at City Lighting Plant
The city lighting plant was shut down for several hours today to complete a new section in the line shaft. Officials expect no further trouble until the resort season when added load may strain supervision.
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Supt. Bridges
December tax rolls sent to City Treasurer for collection
The city announces the December tax rolls are in the hands of City Treasurer H. M. Lockwood for collection. Taxpayers may avoid penalties by paying on or before January 9, 1907.
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H. M. Lockwood
Texas land sale offers 5000 acres in varied tracts
Five thousand acres of rich farm land offered for sale in Pratt Loomisratt Benton Harbor Mich. Some land improved with buildings and fences. Remainder timber land priced five to fifteen dollars per acre. Proximity two miles from county seat and railroad lines. Town of 1500 population with electric light and city water works. Booklet free. Railroad fare rebated to buyers of fifty acres.
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R. R
Pratt, Loomisratt
Benton Harbor
Mich
Loony Tennessee Fight Promotes Arnica Salve
Twenty years of nasal catarrh plagued W L Rawls of Bells Tennessee until he used Bucklen's Arnica Salve on the sore area. The swelling and soreness vanished and did not return. Sold by Chas E Abell, Druggist for 25 cents.
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W. L. Rawls
Bells
Tenn
Chas
E. Abell
Lath Mill Run By Winkel Bros Prompts Purchases
Winkel Bros. are now running their lath mill and putting lath to order. They are also buying lath bolts.
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Winkel Bros
Christmas Bazaar at Hotel Blook postcard shop
Over one thousand varieties of Christmas and New Years cards are offered at the Christmas Bazaar and Post Card shop located at Hotel Blook on Center Street.
Bargain kiln fires china at reasonable prices
Mrs. Woolsey announces she has procured a kiln and is ready to fire china and crockery at cost. The store at 5084 Phoenix Street offers crockery and tin ware at bargain prices.
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China
Woolsey
Phoenix St
Miss Haines to Perform at Opera House Friday
Chicago, Dec 3 1906. Complimented by entertainer Tom Corwine. Miss Haines known for child impersonations and appealing performances. She appears at the Opera House Friday evening Dec 28 in an entertainment by Mrs Hemenway's class at the Congregational Sunday school. W J Viall advertises Heather bloom skirts and black satin skirts in several price ranges.
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Chicago
Bargain Store Sells China Glassware At Cost
Bargain store advertises china glassware and crockery available at cost price. Shoppers can grab dinnerware sets and decorative pieces while supplies last. Local shoppers rush to the discounts and compare prices.
Pomological society reports from state meeting
The Pomological society heard reports from the State Horticultural society meeting at Ben ton Harbor. E L Keasey summarized addresses and discussed key features. Delegates reported freeze damage across the fruit belt, mainly to young peach trees, while older peaches and other fruits fared better. C J Monroe noted the freeze effects. The next meeting will be Tuesday January 8 with topics on winter road work led by H J Dodge J C Marshall and Chas R Wightman, South Haven and Casco townships highway commissioners, and City Engineer of South Haven.
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The
Pomological Society
State Horticultural Society
Benton Harbor
E. L. Keasey
C.J. Monroe
H. J. Dodge
J. C. Marshall
Chas. R. Wightman
South Haven
Casco
Three Team Captains in Alumni Line-Up
The High School and Alumni teams meet at the Armory tomorrow evening. Alumni captain Westgate lists forwards Ben Combs Leo Ryall center Rob inson guards Will Briggs and Westgate. Three captains Ryall Briggs Westgate head the Association teams. Combs and Robinson are noted as top players. The High School has one game, a 33 to 10 win over Hartford High. The Alumni team will give a challenge after the game.
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Armory
Westgate
Ben Combs
Leo Ryall
Robinson
Will Briggs
Ryall
Briggs
Association
Combs
Hartford High School
Sneak Thieves Reported in Casco Neighborhood
Sneak thieves have been at work in Casco known as New Chicago. A farmer lost part of a harness from his barn and others reported stolen tools and grains. Victims believe the marauder came from outside the community and would face a harsh reception if detected.
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Casco
Chicago
Club Records Large Attendance At South Haven Gathering
Last evening at the South Haven club rooms drew the season’s largest turnout. After the card games, Mrs WG Classon, Mrs M E Pearman and Mrs E I Hewson tied for top points. Mrs Pearman won the prize after drawing. Miss Stella Boardman played as a gentleman and won the prize from the others. Refreshments were served by Messrs and Mesdames Hatch and Williams. the evening was enjoyed by all.
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South Haven
WG Classon
M E Pearman
E I Hewson
Pearman
Stella Boardman
Christmas Dinner for Shakespeare Club
Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Bixby hosted the Shakespeare Club for a six o'clock dinner. Holly decorations marked the holiday season and a bountiful Christmas meal was served. After dining, the group continued its study of Antony and Cleopatra with the planned program carried out in full.
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M. H. Bixby
Shakespeare Club
New Officers Named for Ladies Aid Society
The annual meeting of the Ladies Aid society at the Congregational church elected officers. President Mrs James Martin, 1st Vice President Mrs Viola McGregor, Vice President Mrs E E Rockwell, Secretary Mrs A Burger, and Treasurer Mrs E B Mapes were chosen.
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Ladies Aid Society
Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church
James Martin
Viola McGregor
E. E. Rockwell
A. Burger
E.b.mapes
Bargain Store Promotes Paintography Ware Sale
HELP WANTED There is now being made Germany, thousands of pieces of Paintography ware for all the principal summer resorts of the U. S. If you learn this art now you will be in position to earn a lot of money, as this ware is sure to be the popular craze of next season. Get you Xmas presents at cost at the Bargain store. Do not forget to call at Viall's, when you are ready to purchase that fur. You get 20 per cent dis count. Now is your chance to get your Xmas presents at cost, at Bargain store.
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Germany
U.S
U. S
Viall’s
Probate actions at The County Seat estate notices
Estate matters from Cook and Van Buren counties list several decedents. Hearings set, claims allowed, final accounts filed, and petitions for administrators or lawful heirs noted for January hearings. Names include Katherine A C Gray William Lomlinson William Spridgen Otis Ross George W Doll Almon R Kent Francis A Wakefield and Orlo W Shattuck.
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George W. Doll
Cook County
Illinois
van Buren County
Almon R. Kent
Local Marriage Licenses Listed for South Haven Bangor Covert
Marriage licenses issued for John Greenman 44 and Ida Wade 45 of South Haven. General George Warren 26 of Kibbie wed Jennie Leaver 21 of Bangor. John Judson 55 of Covert married Josephine Johnson 35, both residents of Covert.
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John Greenman
Ida Wade
South Haven
George Warren
Kibbie
Jennie Leaver
Bangor
John Judson
Josephine Johnson
Covert
New Suits and Legal Actions Placed in Court Dockets
Multiple civil cases listed including Gertrude Wilkenson against M Free man Smith for specific performance and Albert v Vers against Wan and Mary Hooffman. A bill to establish George Grant. Adamson bill for specific performance. Ruby Gould by Next Friend versus Charles Bradshaw seeks annulment. The People versus Roe Ryder involves larceny.
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Albert
Wan
Mary Hooffman
George
Grant
Adamson
Ruby Gould
Charles Bradshaw
Hill
Christmas Exercises at Methodist S. S.
The M E Sunday school schedules an elaborate Christmas program for Sunday evening featuring violin duet by Roots and Hill, a short address on Best Thoughts for Christmas by Carl Dilley, and many vocal and instrumental numbers.
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Methodist
S. S
M. E. Sunday School
Messrs. Roots
Carl Dilley
Bethlehem
Gei Bel
Cleveland
Lewis
Mesdames
Cogshall
Kinderman
Blackman
Quarette
Holland
Sisson
Kemp
Lannian
Daves
Moon
Old Stalts
Mrs. F
4 Vorgents silk scarf for only $1
A short shopper notice from W. J. Viall promoting a silk scarf sale, offering a No. 1 Christmas present at one dollar and urging customers to line up as quantities are limited and selling quickly.
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W. J. Viall
For Rent and Ladies Collars Featured in City Ad
A resort farm on North Shore offers 114 RK Building land with easy terms and tenant improvements promised. A money making guarantee is given. Enquiries with oncéowner present. A broad sale of ladies collars priced 150 to 750 each, advertised as the greatest and prettiest in the city, a Christmas gift option. WW. J. Viall.
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North Shore
J. Viall
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Niture Store
Malbone Hardware and Furniture Co
Miss Belle Brown
Mr. French
Pearl ST
Waterman
Broadway
Hardt & Fullenwider
Fine Farm
Hardt & Fulienwider
C. W. Gilleland
Nene St. P
Merrill
W. Gilleland
Daily Tribune
Kalamazoo
Noble's
MR. Cheney
Texas Land Sale
Tennessee
Tom Corwine
W J. Viall
Probate
Katherine A. C. Gray
Wm. A. ‘Lomlinson
William Spridgen
Otis Ross
Francis A. Wakefield
Orlo W. Shattuck
Gertrude Wilkenson
M. Freeman Smith
the People
Roe Ryder
Cook
Fleriog
Hemenway
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