History of Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

JAMES ARMSTRONG, BUT 12 YEARS OLD, GOES INTO THE HERO CLASS ON HIS MERITS.

Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 5 - The Haskell Memorial Home, the property on the Seventh Day Adventists, an orphanage, located near the western boundary of this city, was destroyed by fire today.

Three of the thirty-seven little inmates of the orphanage are missing, and it is believed they perished in the flames. The missing are:
LENA McFERNEY, aged fourteen.
CECIL QUOTENT, aged thirteen.
GEORGE GOODENOW, aged eight years.

In the panic following the alarm of fire, seven little girls leaped from windows on the third floor of the institution. It is not thought that any of these seven are fatally injured although RUTH ROFF, one of those who in her fright, made the jump, is believed to have seriously injured her spine.

JAMES ARMSTRONG, twelve years of age, made a hero of himself by standing on a shed under one of the windows of the burning building, directing the panic-stricken children how to make their ...

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 1. - The McLean & Swift grain elevator here was destroyed by fire early today. The loss is estimated at about $100,000, half of which is on corn, wheat and oats stored in the building. The fire was attributed to electric wires.

Battleereek, a city and railway centre of Calhoun co., Mich., on the Michigan Central, the Chicago and Grand Trunk and other railroads, 45 miles SW. of Lansing. It contains an opera-house, an extensive sanitarium, the Battleereek College (Seventh-Day Adventist), vast tabernacle, flour-mills, iron-foundries, machine-shops, and manufactures of locomotive boilers and engines, steam-pumps, threshing-machines, presses, furniture, cereal foods, etc. Pop. in 1890, 13,090 ; in 1900, 18,563.

Binder Park Zoo: A fantastic place for families, the Binder Park Zoo has a diverse range of animals and offers a unique safari experience.

Kellogg's Cereal City USA: Battle Creek is famous for being the birthplace of Kellogg's cereals. Visit Cereal City USA for a fun and interactive experience that takes you through the history of cereal-making.

Historic Adventist Village: If you're interested in history, this village provides a glimpse into the early days of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Leila Arboretum: A beautiful 72-acre arboretum with walking trails, gardens, and even a children's garden. It's a great spot for a leisurely stroll.

Willard Beach and Park: A lovely place for a picnic, fishing, or just relaxing by the water. The park offers walking trails and beautiful views.

Kingman Museum: Explore natural history, archaeology, and ethnology exhibits. It's a great spot for both kids and adults.

Firekeepers Casino: Feeling lucky? Head to the Firekeepers Casino...