California spring brings warm days and abundant fruit
The piece notes unusually warm weather in California in March with highs near 80 and a plentiful harvest of oranges pears apples and plums. It mentions rainfall this year about 18 inches compared with 26 last year and ahead plans for road construction from San Diego to San Francisco aided by expositions. It also covers local social notes on visitors and aviation remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Galit
Itis
California
St. “Louis
Emanuel. Miller
Clarksville
Emanuel ‘Claypool
Beathéy
San S. Francisco
Glenn
Martin
Thompson
Universal City
Griffith ‘Park
Beachey
Glenn “Martii
Los
Angeles
Tennes
Eah
Sworst
Will. Bury
Democrata
San Diego
San Francisco
San
Diégo
OL Martin
REO
W. &B. Burk
Familly
Detroit
Bandit Gunman Allegedly Tied to Taylorville Election Event
Police investigate a supposed gunman tied to disruption at Taylorville election activities. Alleged conspirators painted smokestacks near the town’s electric light plant last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorville
Woodmen Camp Adds Ten Members At Evening Election
The large Woodmen camp initiated ten new members last Saturday evening after a supper. The Democratic judicial convention is set to be held in Paris tomorrow, drawing great interest. Clark County lies as an avowed candidate is expected to be sprung at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allright
Paris
Clark
County
Evangelical Association Announces Conference Attendance
The pastor will attend the annual conference in Kendallville. No preaching services will be held at any of the three churches next Sunday. Sunday schools and prayer meetings proceed at the usual hour, and all are invited. Pastor Leo Se pihrharat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical “Association
Kendallville
HSE
Leo Se “Pihrharat
Lyon and Sweet Wedding in Crawfordsville Indiana
Charles B. Lyon of Toledo Ohio and Miss Myrtle Sweet were married Saturday evening at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs John Sweet Rev W H Ziegler officiated They will reside in Crawfordsville Indiana Lyon is a railroad main line worker now stationed in Crawfordsville to Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Lyon
Toledo, Ohio
Myrtle’ ‘Sweet
No Bride's
John Sweet
W. H. Ziegler
Crawfordsville
Ind
Iuyon
Railroad ‘Main
Toledo
Fire devastates Westfield furniture and jewelry stores
A severe fire last Saturday night damaged the Westfield furniture and Merrick's jewelry stores and the town's telephone exchange. Mrs Li A Brown and Te Epperson reportedly suffered significant losses as the blaze destroyed several buildings and caused water damage throughout the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Brown
Merrick
An Unusual Spring Splits Farmland Opinions
An Joldeat resident notes unusual spring weather with unusually firm roads and little mud. Farmers report corn ground unusually plowed and spring work far advanced. They emphasize the need for timely rains to finish field work.
Improv Red Men to Hold April Grand Powwow in Tuscola Wigwam
Members of the Cook county central council of the Improved Order of Red Men will stage their April grand powwow at the Tuscola tribe wigwam on Crayford Avenue and West Madison Street. Jonn A Sweet, sagamore of the national organization, will speak on the aboriginal migration Balefaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County
Tuscola
Crayford Avenue
Madison
Jonn
Sagamore
Republicans Gain in Local Races Amid Split Ballots
Election results show Republicans with eight to seven Democrats on the board after a 3 seat net gain. In Anderson township a tied vote between Wright and Ly man Thompson sparked contest talk. Marshall township saw Dr. Edward Pearce win by 200 over J. W. Dunn, and Darwin township elected Harry Coldren highway commissioner. Westfield approved a $1 hard road tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Leander’. Wright
Lyman
Thompson
York’ Township
Marion
Collier
George Bradbury
Johnson
Harley
Slusser
Frank
Partlow
Iin Westfield
D. “Lee
Dougle Auburn
Parker
Hie
Wereatest
Marshall
Edward Pearce
J. W. Dunn
Dunn
Pearce
Darwin
Harry” “Coldren
O. O. Taubeneck
Westfield
Death of Marshall pioneer Uncle Joe Martin at 91
Josiah Foster Martin, longtime Marshall resident and former postmaster, died Friday after a brief illness at his niece Mrs. Anna Baird’s home. Born March 7, 1823 in Ohio, he moved to Marshall in 1840, learned tailoring, and later ran a clothing business. He married three times and left two children, both deceased. Funeral services were held Sunday at Mrs. Baird's home conducted by Rev. Mr. Cochenour. He recalled pioneer days and once pitched horseshoes with Abraham Lincoln during his visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank James
I. Re ‘Covington
Marshall
James
Russellville
Jesse
Rerey Alseal
Josiah Foster Martin
Anna Baird
Woast
Ohio
Harriet Cary
Emily
Lemon
Lockard
Martin
William T. A
Abraham Lincoln
Eiiza
Tague
Switzerland County
Indiana
Martinsville
United Brethren Church
Eliza
Millard ‘Tague
Explosion Injures Casey Man Near Nitro Site
Dode Barcus a young married resident of Casey was seriously wounded in a premature nitroglycerine blast on the John Honnold farm four miles north of Kansas. He was pouring the liquid into a well when the explosion threw him about fifteen feet. His left side and eye were damaged and he may lose sight. He was treated at home after his wounds were dressed and debris cleared from his skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dode
Barcus
Casey
C. Honnold
Kansas
Honnold
Woman Drowns in Martinsville Cistern
Mrs. Joseph Ax of Martinsville a mile east of town died by suicide by drowning in the cistern at her home last Friday. Husband found her body after a search when the cistern was uncovered. She left a note requesting relief from troubles, and was said to be mentally unbalanced. She was about 40 years old and survived by her husband three sons and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ax
Martinsville
Thompson Wins Chicago Mayoral Race with Wide Lead
Chicago voters elect William Hale Thompson as mayor by a large Republican plurality. The victory signals a push to reform city governance both morally and physically, with a Republican city council also elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Hale- Thompson
Thompson
Marriage Licenses Listed From Indiana Counties
The notice lists multiple marriage license pairs including Harry Donnelly and Alice Darras of North Terre Haute Indiana, W C LeRae and Ethel King of Crawford County, Thornton Stephens and Mabel H Wait of Crawford County, Noel Johnson and Jessie Cooper of Crawford County Melrose, Charles B Lyon of Toledo Ohio with Myrtle G Sweet of Marshall, Albert Kile and Gertrie Willma of Auburn Township, Ernest Gard and Nellie Miller of Anderson township, Edger W Bidwell and Beulah Price of Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry* Donnelly
Alice Darras
North Terre Haute
Ind
W. C. LéRae
Parker Jp
Ethel King
Cumberland “Co
Thornton Jy Stephens
Mabel H. Wait
Crawford Co
Noel Johnson
Jessie’ Cooper
Melrose
Charles B. Lyon
Toledo
Myrtle G. Sweet
Marshall
Ernest, Gard
Nellie Miller
Anderson
Edger W. Bidwell
Roberte-Gang Found Guilty in Federal Election Case
Roberte gang members including Donn M Roberts and 26 confederates were found guilty on all four counts in a Terre Haute federal court trial. The verdict met expectations and sentencing is set for next Monday by Judge Anderson. The case drew national attention as a justice triumph with broad implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donn M- Roberts
Terre
Haute
Anderson
Picnic Accident Kills or Injures Man on Rocky Branch
An accident Sunday afternoon near Rocky Branch involved a picnic party. A large log rolled down a slope striking a man and breaking three ribs, leaving him unconscious.
Special Masonic Gathering Tonight at 3 P M
Marshall Lodge schedules a special meeting starting at 3 PM with three candidates to receive the Master Mason degree. A dinner is planned for 6 PM and work will continue into the night with many neighboring judges expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall ‘Masonic, Lodge
Mora Athon poultry house sold to Wadley Company
The Mora Athon poultry house has been sold to the Wadley Company of Terre Haute. Mr. McCauley will stay on in management and a 2B milk shipping station may be added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mora Athon Poultry House
Wadley Company
Terre Haute
Republican candidates tour district in automobile canvass
Judge John H. Marshall of Charleston Walter Prewer of Toledo and Augustus Partlow of Danville Republican candidates for circuit judge were in Marshall Friday meeting voters during an automobile canvass of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘H. Marshall
Charleston
Walter Prewer
Toledo
Augustus Partlow
Danville
Marshall
Resolution on Constitutional Convention Fails in Legislature
Convention resolution dies after lawmakers fall ten votes short of a two thirds threshold. Lee O Neil Browne and the wets helped defeat the measure as Drake Green and Purdunn supported the reform effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee O'Neil Browne
Messrs. Drake, Green and
Purdunn
Crescent Theater Fire Destroys On-site Light Plant
The Crescent theater lost its in-house electric light plant when a shed housing two dynamos and a gasoline engine caught fire last night at about 9. No neighboring property was damaged and the theater will reopen tonight as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Theater
Disappointed Editor Sees Postmaster Pick Elsewhere
The Robinson Constitution editor, a candidate for Robinson postmaster, expected the appointment but lost to N. J. High-Smith. He calls the decision thunder from a clear sky and criticizes the congressman as a jackass after detailing his own work. He urges better sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Constitution
N. J. High- Smith
Darwin man found dead in bed at home
Christopher Hirsch, 79, of Darwin township, died suddenly yesterday with a possible heart attack. The coroner returned a verdict of death from natural causes. About the house authorities found nearly 200 in small denominations. He is survived by one son and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Hirsch
Darwin
Polis
Haslitt
Aidden
Schildkret Hungarian Orchestra to Play in Marshall
Friday April 16 in Marshall features Schildkret's Hungarian Orchestra praised as the most widely known in America. Report highlights virtuoso solos on flute piccolo violin and clarinet with an enthusiastic reception. Seats fifty cents. seat sale Saturday noon April 10 at Kelfer’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Schildkret
America
Schildkreét
Schildkrei
Mar
Bnd
Kelfer’s
Sudden Death of H. Hurst at Home Near Clarksville
Hurst aged 16 years died suddenly Wednesday evening while in the yard splitting kindling. He was stricken with apoplexy and died within minutes. He leaves a wife and two daughters Mrs Eva McCormick of Marshall and Mrs Mary Wysong of Michigan City Ind. Funeral services were held at Green Mvas church Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Hurst
Clarksville
Ben
Mra
Eva McCormick
Marshall
Mary Wysong
Michigan City
Ind
Green
Mvas
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Jéese
Kilborn
Ad Democratic Judicial
Lyon-Sweet
Uncle Joe Martin
Benson
Martin“ Brothers
Josiah Iver
Alten
Salmac
Agerbat
Jan Province
Urumiah
Haftdewan
Mohammang
Urum
Constantinople
E. T. Allen
Hester A. McGinniss
J ‘D Pierce
Cumberland
Jerusha Duckworth
Samiusl
McKee
Ferguson
Ad Caesey
Wm C Smith
Frank A’ Kelly
J W Evans
F B Cole
Joseph L Nicholson
Sarah
Ae Nicholson
Carl EB Wood
Frank Lindley
J T Marrs
Lucy M Snyder
Gee
A Barrett
Fred
Auburn
Allen Wallis
Pine
Abigail Parker
AL Parker
Collins
Elsie ‘Freeman
Urbin A “Buckley
Mabel E. McCullough
Marion Partlow
Perry's
Sra
H. Hurst
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