Election results show surprise in several townships across county
Yesterday's elections varied widely with low turnouts and some no elections. In Anderson Frank Hutchens 125 and G J Boesigar 159 led for supervisor while Thomas Carpenter and John Ledermann were elected justices. Auburn top vote getter William Hendrix 61 forDem, Barrett as justice, Reed as constable. Marshall supervisor Jay Swern won by 44, road measure fell short. York supervisor Shawler led Rep over Dem, with multiple justice and constable results shaping a Republican board by one seat.
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Anderson
Frank ‘ Hutchens
G. J. Boesigar
Thomas Carpenter
John Ledermann
Auburn
William Hendrix
Robert Barrett
Charles Reed
Cashy
Darwin
Dolson
Douglas
Doce Hornbrook
Charlie Myers
Johnson
N. G. Beeson
Fred Gross
Marshall
Jay Swern
Orange
Parker
W. B. Berkeley
I. N. Terrell
Wabash
Westfield
D.s A. Lee
C. G. Hall
Hebert Briscoe
G. M. Collins
York
Tbs Shawler
Charles
American Legion Plans Indoor Carnival to Fund Simpson Property
The local American Legion post aims to buy the Simpson property beside W. T. Hollenbeck’s office to build a new hall. They schedule an indoor carnival on April 14 15 16 with paid inside events but no admission charge at the door.
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The
American Legion
Simpson
W. T. “Hollenbeck
Treasurers Must Publish Annual Public Funds Reports
Clark County officers handling public funds must publish sworn statements of receipts and expenditures for the past year. These reports appear in a county newspaper each April to inform taxpayers how funds were expended and for what purposes.
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Clark
Lost silk poodle found after cross county search
James Allen family found a silk poodle near Robinson while aboard a boarding train on No 21. Mrs Bussard reported the dog missing and sheriff's help traced the pet to Smith Grove where it was recovered. The dog valued at $50 with expenses paid by Mr Allen.
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James
Allen
Robinson
Marshall
Cicero
Bussard
Sheriff's Office
Gardner couple pleads guilty in county court to petit larceny
Howard Gardner and Joe Gardner pleaded guilty to petit larceny in county court. They were sentenced to a term in jail with payment of court costs. The sentence is being carried out.
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Howard
Honey
Joe Gardner
Sguilty
Seharga
Petit Larceny
Marshall High Defeated by Paris High in Debating Meet
The Marshall debating team lost at home to Paris High on the topic labor unions hinder U S economic progress. Paris speakers won the debate two to one while Marshall delegates included Dorothy Zeigler and others. A senior class picnic followed and activities around the school continued with plays and musical performances noted.
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Marshall
Paris
United States
Olen R. Clements
Marshall ‘High School
Watson
Robingon
Faurot
Rose Poly
C., M. Holler
John Ricketts
Marian Chapman
Edna Miundort
Lydia ‘Scholfield
Fred Geheb
TBA
Paria
Dorothy Zeigler
Loral Mathews
Robert Tibbs
Emeralda
Caroline
Jean
Wiley. High
Pittman
sthe _ Gregg
He H. Hopwood
Clevatland
Herman Schlauman
Rose- Poly
Terre Haute
Delphian Literary
Edith _Madden
Fire destroys Bennett house on Hast Main Street
A Wednesday carpenters' workin a furnace started a fire that gutted the unoccupied Bennett house at Hast Main Street Thursday morning at 8. The blaze threatened nearby Davidsons and a barn but was checked by the city’s new chemical truck. Fire alarm delays and hydrant distance worsened spread. house collapsed by 4 pm, remains smoking for two days with insurance approx 34000.
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A ‘Bennett
Len McFarling
Ben’ Davison
Black
Davison
Bennett
Tribute Sparks Warm Reminiscence From Clark County
Washington reports a tribute to the late William C. Hippard prompted by Col. Ben G. Whitehead. Fenton W. Booth writes of shared years in Marshall, recalling old friends and the harmony of youth, while noting a correction about two men named Harry Tingley in Clark County.
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Tos Wereneay
Washington
D.C
The
Marshall: Herald
Col
Ben G. Whitehead
William C. Hippard
Clark County
Whitehead
Will Hippard
Marshall
Scholfield
Adam Guard
John Harlan
Will’ Hippard
Wet
Fenton W. Booth
Harry Tingley
Darwin
Herald
Harry “Tingley
Marriages Licenses Listed for Several Couples
The notice lists couples obtaining marriage licenses including Getral Davison aged 19 of Melrose and Lille Spittler aged 17 of Anderson township, Rex Stratton 21 of Oblong and Florence S Long 18 of Annapolis, Roscoe Wetherell 24 of York township and Marie Daugherty 18 of York, Edward R Cor 28 of Terre Haute and Louise Gisolo 18 of Clinton.
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Getral Davison
Melrose Town
Lille Spittler
Anderson Township
Rex ‘Stratton
Oblong
Florence S.long
Annapolis
Roscoe’ ‘Wetherell
York Township
Marie Daugherty
Edward R. Cor
Terre ‘Haute
Louise Gisolo
Clinton
Military Funeral For Eddie Redman In Dolson Township
Eddie Redman aged 23, son of Shelby Redman of Dolson town- ship, killed in action in Argonne France on November 11 1918, was buried in Marshall cemetery after a full military funeral. Services were held at the Christian church at 2 PM officiated by Rev H M Brooks of Paris. Fifty service men attended the body to the grave, accompanied by the Marshall Chamber of Commerce band. At the cemetery full military honors were accorded.
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Eddie ‘Redman
Shelby Redman
Dolson Township
Argerine
France
Marshall
Brooks
Paris
Plant the Trees at Arbor Day Park Donations Sought
Donations are urged to plant trees by pupils of the South Side School on Arbor Day in the small city park at the intersection of 7 Michigan Avenue and South Sixth Street. The Elvic League asks donors to call telephone 183 or 267.
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Ithe
South Side
Arbor
Michigan
Elvic
Terre Haute Mayor Hunter Causing Resignations Calls
The Terre Haute Post urges Mayor Hunter's resignation amid a crime wave that alarms residents. Robberies, kidnappings, and the theft of motorist belongings have intensified, with police unable to solve the cases and several citizens reportedly held up in the west end.
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Terre’ "Haute
Nolice
Terre Haute
Calla
Hunter
Shirden
Boy Scouts Complete Second Class Hike
Twenty four scouts took part in a weekly hike Thursday evening. They covered tracking and fire building activities and many approached completion of the second class requirement.
Sunday School Meeting At Court House Urges Attendance
The county Sunday school organization announces a meeting at 10 00 a m in the court house. Those interested are urged to be present. J L May president and J W Adams secretary are listed.
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J.L. May
J. W. Adams
Congregational Church Marks Eightieth Anniversary
The Congregational church celebrated eighty years with an all day meeting and sermon by Dr. Clark S. Thomas. The event recalled the church’s founding figures James Whitlock Wm Archer John Bartlett and Rev Andrews who led the school and religious work.
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Marshall
Marshall Academy
James Whitlock
B Archer
John Bartlett
Wm. Griffith
Deandrews
Bowdoin College
Maine
Albert’ Shaw
Flora Chapin
Naomi Neal
Sarah Payne
Lucy Shaw
Clark
Thomas
Lola -Schwanecke
Nellie Stephenson
Andrews
I. Permon
Editor Dr Goss Urges Editors To United Moral Economic Stand
Mr and Mrs Sam Prego Jr return from Daytona where they attended National Editorial Association meetings. Dr Charles Goss, a leading editor, urged editors to uphold strong moral principles and a sound political economic view and to resist divided allegiances and superficial thinking.
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Sam Prego, Jr
Daytona
Florida
National Editorial Association
The
Herald
Charles Goss
Goese N
Goss
Marie Stephenson Weds Frank Tyler in Seattle
Mr and Mrs B Stephenson announce the marriage of their daughter Marie A Stephenson to Frank Ast Tyler. The ceremony occurred in Seattle on Friday March 26. Tyler is the son of Mr and Mrs J H Tyler of Kansas.
Fire destroys Sherman Irwin home. insurance covers loss
A South wind aided a fast spreading blaze at Sherman Irwin’s residence in Marshall. The roof collapsed to a solid mass before the fire department could stop it. The chemical engine saved papers and other buildings. Cause suspected defective flue. The town now has a paid department and officials urge cooperation with firefighters.
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Sherman
Irwin
Marshall
Durance
Martinsville Boomer Day and Local Obituaries Highlight Odd Tales
Earl Buckler wins potato race and J M Perisho the old men’s foot race at Boomer Day. Obituaries for Gus Johnson and A W Johnson noted with family details. Martinsville leads in hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses for 1919 1920. Local visits include Mollie Ishler from Mattoon and Amy Fasig from Terre Haute.
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Earl Buckler
Joe * Walker
Blankenbaker
J. M. Perisho
Otto Stanfield
Eestherimatis
Leona “Johnson
Joseph’ Carr
Boomer
Gus Johnson
Ridgelawn
Philippi
Ohio
Martinsville
Mra
Mollie
Ishler
Mattoon
Lena
Gehi
Amy
Fasig
Térre ‘Haute
Wes Ballard
Henry Fasig
Bloomington
Margaret Smith
Frank Smith
Melrose
Nick’ Toman
Joann - Toman
Samuel’ Sneed
Selfe
Weir
Sam
Dennison
D. L. ‘Fasig
Harold
Terre
Haute
William
Hopp
Miles“ City
Montana
Ghia
Elmer Snavely
Orange
John’ Barr
Vincennes
Ind
A. W. Johnson
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Petit
Cole
10Th and Main
Heyworth Company
McFarling
BOY Scouts
Congregational Church
Fyler-Stephenson
Sherman Irwin
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