Deadly Cold Chicken at Wabash Wedding
Alfred Junker and Miss Mae H Geisert wed at the bride’s home in Wabash township. A large wedding dinner left many guests ill with ptomaine poisoning, led by Miss Minnie Geisert who required surgery for appendicitis after the meal. The illness traced to cold chicken kept lukewarm on the stove overnight. Guests included Philip George and Jacob Junker and Mr and Mrs Burns Sweitzer of Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Junker
Mae H. Geisert
Frank Geisert
Wabash Township
Minnie Geisert
Philip
George
Jacop Junker
Burns Sweitzer
Terre Haute
Public Drinking Fountain Proposed by Women’s Club
The Herald reports the Woman's Club supports a public drinking fountain on a corner of the public square before more paving. Miss Shaw and Miss Stevenson said the club will donate funds and seeks further donations to provide water for people horses and dogs, with the Herald promising to lead the collection by a $5 gift.
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The
Herald
Woman’s Club
Miss Shaw
Miss Stevenson
Herald Office
Lively School Election Chooses Board Candidates
Three board of education seats contested after Saturdays vote totaling 948. Harry B. Dulaney 336, I. W. English 612, Robert Prewett 616, J. J. Rose 812, Fred Shaw 918, with J. W. Finley elected township school trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Harry B. Dulaney
I. W. English
Robert Prewett
J. J. Rose
Fred Shaw
W. R. Finley
Sacred Concert At First Congregational Church
Next Sunday evening at 7 30 the church quartet will give a sacred concert in the First Congregational Church Rev A W Miles will review Harold Bell Wrights The Calling of Dan Matthews All are invited to attend for an enjoyable evening
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Church Quartette
First Congregational Church
A. W. Miles
Harold Bell Wright
Dan Matthews
Wolf that troubled Martinsville is killed
A large timber wolf that plagued Martinsville township by killing poultry and stock is dead. Wheeler Baker had a lamb killed and poisoned the carcass. the wolf returned for a second feast and died the next morning.
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Martinsville Township
Wheeler Baker
Dance Honoring Marshall People At Opera House
A lively dance in tribute to the Marshall people followed the show of "Shaun Rhu" at the opera house with a gag at the Red Men’s hall after the performance. Numerous numbers were presented and the music continued close to midnight.
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Marshall
Shaun Rhu
Opera House
Red Men's Hall
Paris
Beacon
Fragmented OCR Teaser Notes a Creek Church Sermon
A fragmentary OCR line hints at a church sermon or service item with unclear timing and names. The readable parts show possible references to a sermon or event with miscellaneous letters and stray words.
Musselling Season Opens as Rivers Yield Few Pearls
The musselling season starts with hundreds of camps along the Illinois riverbank. Diggers find few valuable pieces and some mussels are tonged due to low water. Despite scarce pearls, high shell prices attract workers as old shells from last winter now fetch money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illnois
St. Francisville
Indiana evangelical conference closes session at Wabash
The 58th annual session of the Indiana conference of the Evangelical Association closed Saturday in Wabash Indiana. Appointments for Evansville district list S H Baumgartner presiding elder Altamount Illinois J H Heldt Camp Creek Illinois A W Felter Carmi B and K Koenig Biberfield A G Sterlie Enterprise G F Winter Evansville M W Sunderman Grayville Illinois Griestmyer Huntington D B Zechiel Lancaster Illinois F Rentepohlyer Louisville Kentucky W G Brackley Louisville Kentucky Trinity E W Praetorius Marshall and Brazil BE J Nitsche Mount Carmel Illinois C E Geist Olney Illinois A B Balst Rockport J A Tiedt Terre Haute L J Earhart West Salem J W Feller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Conference of the Evangelical Association
Wabash
Ind
Evansville
S. H. Baumgartner
Altamount
Ill
J. H. Heldt
Camp Creek III
A W. Felter
Carmin
B. &. Koenig
Biberfield
A. G. Sterlie
Enterprise
G F. Winter
M. W. Sunderman
Grayville
Griestmyer
Huntingsburg
BE. Zechiel
Lancaster III
F. Rentepoehlyer
Louisville Ky
W. G. Brackley
Louiisville Ky
Trinity
E. W. Praetorius
Marshall
Brazil
BE. J. Nitsche
Mount Carmel Ill
C E. Geist
Olney Ill
A B Balst
Rockport
J. A Tiedt
Terre Haute
L. J
Real Estate Transfers in Martinsville and Nearby Areas
A series of transfers includes Frank Partlow to Marion Partlow for pt nw ne 24-9-14 at 300 dollars, Sarah J Carter to H W Horn for 3 lots in Martinsville at 750, H W Horn to Leroy Romines for the same at 250, Maud B Snedeker to John Pierce for ne sw 28-11-11 at 900, Florence C Clapp to John Pierce for several parcels at 900, Fred Quick to Daniel Quick for pt e% ge 27-12-11 at 650, James Snyder to Wm Furman for a lot in Westfield at 150, John Deahl to Allie Bennett ad to Rupp cemetery at 12, Oscar Keller to Allie Bennett for parcels at 250, Allie Bennett to Geo Newman for parcels at 240, and Oscar Langel to A P Whitney for 9 lots in Casey at 1.
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Frank Partlow
Marion Partlow
Sarah J Carter
H W Horn
Martinsville
Leroy Romines
Maud B Snedeker
John Pierce
Florence C Clapp
Same
Fred Quick
Daniel Quick
James Snyder
Wm. Furman
Lot
Westfield
John Deahl
Allie Bennett
Rupp Cemetery
Oscar Keller
Geo. Newman
Oscar Langel
A P Whitney
Casey
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Martha Twilley Marked by Family Joy
On Saturday April 9 the 76th birthday of Mrs Martha Twilley drew near relatives with baskets and smiling faces to share a quiet day. Attendees included her brother Rev D W English and wife from Paris, Mrs Louisa English and granddaughter from Robinson, and Mrs Dr English from Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Twilley
D. W. English
Paris
Louisa English
Robinson
Dr. English
Terre Haute
Auburn couples tied in marriage licenses list
Marriage licenses issued include William T. Berkly of Auburn to Lora E. Pittenger of Auburn township. Other records show William Larrison of Greenup with Jennie Gooden of Bell Air, Otis Green of St. Bernice with Mary Elistner of St. Bernice, Raymond O. Denman of Effingham with Hazel O. Fields of Martinsville township, Joel R. Fitzjarrold of Dolson township with Etta Hutchings of Dolson, Ralph Carper of Martinsville with Bertha Vanhorn of Martinsville.
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William T. Berkly
Auburn
Lora E. Pittenger
William Larrison
Greenup
Jennie Gooden
Bell Air
Otis Green
St. Bernice
Mary Elistner
Raymond O. Denman
Effingham
Hazel O. Fields
Martinsville
Joel R. Fitzjarrold
Dolson
Etta Hutchings
Ralph Carper
Bertha Vanhorn
Trier Concert Company at M E Church
Lovers of fine music and readings should hear the Trier Concert Company at the M E church Thursday evening. The ensemble is a five member quintet of well educated performers creating a violin and vocal quartet with Savlentia soldat among the selections.
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Trier
Ofalsters
Ini Dousle
Feach Savlentia Soldat
Enumerators Named for Clark County Census
Clark County lists 23 enumerators and assigns districts for the 1910 census start on April 15, with a 30 day period to complete. John F. Cusick was appointed to collect industrial statistics from 350 establishments in Edgar and Clark counties, covering capital, labor, materials, power, and production costs for 1909 outputs over 500 dollars.
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David Nichol Marshall
Benj. Stephen
Orlando C Shotwell Marshall
Harry W Lindley Marshall
Floyd Barber Westfield
J. L. Mundy
Sunday School Convention at Anderson Church
Anderson township hosts a Sunday School Convention on April 17 with sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. featuring A. R. Blizzard, Henry Kile, Oscar Ditzenberger, L. B. Andrew, Bert Eckles, James McCollum, and others. Planned songs, lessons, and an offering for county work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Church
Anderson Township
A. R. Blizzard
Henry Kile
Oscar Ditzenberger
Anderson School
Matthew
L. B. Andrew
Bert Eckles
James McCollum
Trefz
Tom Fishback
S. S
Clark County
Jerry Ishler
Mill Creek School
Mundorf
Cora Jackson
Secy
Death of John Davidson Clark County Farmer
John Davidson a prominent Clark county farmer died at his Darwin township home from typhoid pneumonia after a ten day illness. He was 62, survived by wife, five sons and one daughter. Born in Darwin, he owned about 1200 acres. Funeral held at the family residence conducted by Rev. Huston. Interment in Marshall cemetery this afternoon under Masonic rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davidson
Clark County
Darwin Township
Mr. Davidson
Marshall Cemetery
Masonic Fraternity
Oil and Tobacco Win Rehearing Order By Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court has ordered a rehearing of the cases against the Standard Oil Company and the Tobacco Pernas. The order is said to be on account of the death of a Justice, delaying the proceedings and prompting a new review of the issues presented by both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Standrdr Oss Company
Stobaces Perna
Sustice-ae
Pardoned Terre Haute youth Wilkins freed on April 15
Governor Deneen grants clemency to David Wilkins, the Terre Haute youth involved in a Vandalia and Big Four station robbery. The pardon cites his cooperation with authorities, clean record, and evident remorse, with support from States Attorney Connelly and local officials. The act takes effect April 15.
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David Wilkins
Terre Haute
Kimbrough
Connelly
Davison
Morris Logue
Wilkins
Big Four project begins in Indiana on Wabash extension
The Walsh Construction crew started dirt digging near Cynthiana Indiana as the first steam shovel was unloaded from an L and N flat car. More shovels will arrive this week and by April 10 the turf heaving will be at its height. Officials say fair weather could rush grading ahead of contract terms. The major task is sinking piers for the Wabash River bridge at Mt Carmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthiana
Ind
Walsh Construction Company
St George Hotel
Wabash River
Mt. Carmel
Mt. Carmel Republican
Special Board of Supervisors Meeting Notice
Clark county Illinois calls a special meeting at the court house in Maihall to organize the board and address business. Meeting set for Monday April 18 1910 at 2 o clock p m with J W Fredenberger county clerk authorizing the notice.
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Board of Supervisors
Clark County
Illinois
Maihall
J. W. Fredenberger
Baptist Church Services Schedule
Sunday services at 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 10 45 a m Music at evening services performed by a band of instrumentalists A cordial welcome to all. A M Kirkland is the pastor.
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M_ Kirkland
Almost Buried Alive in Newman Death Near Miss
An elderly blind woman with lung trouble near Newman was pronounced dead but revived briefly. She regained consciousness, then grew weaker and died three days later. Funeral was held Sunday.
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Newman
William Winn
Convictions In Sayler Case At Watse ka
The Sayler murder trial at Watse ka concluded with a jury verdict finding Dr. Miller and Mrs. Sayler guilty of manslaughter. They received sentences of twelve years for Miller and three years for Mrs. Sayler.
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Sayler
Watseka
Dr. Miller
Notice from H Martinis and Dol Craig's Stores
Fragmentary notice appears to reference a fall value at Seas Union Shoe Store and names H Martinis and Dol Craig's Stores in a local notice context. The text is incomplete but indicates a retail notice or valuation related to a sale or inventory assessment in a Union area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Martinis
Craig's
Seas Union
Taft Plans Midwestern Swing Before Congress Adjourns
President Taft is scheduled to deliver the keynote in Washington and then embark on two Midwest trips before Congress adjourns. The first tour will cover Ohio, southern Illinois, and Indiana with speeches and handshakes reaching St Louis. A second swing targets Ohio with broader Midwest outreach.
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Washington
Middle West
Congress
Ohio
Illinois
St Louis
Indiana
Oho
Amelia Willmann Weds Fred Macké at Darwin Township
Amelia Willmann, eldest daughter of Fred Willmann, married Fred Macké, son of Charles Macke, in a Darwin Township ceremony at the Willmann home. Rev H Katts officiated as guests shared a dinner and plans for a new home near Marshall.
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Darwin
Fred Willmann
Amelia
Fred Macké
H Katts
Terre Haute
Mr Macke
Charles Macke
Marshall
Mars ‘Ll
H'Sr
Marshal
Farmers Plow Fields as Rain Delays Crops and Community News
The note lists local happenings from a farming community: Ora Kilborn writes from California, Judge Scholfield builds a barn, Miss Bessie Landers visits Martinsville, Mrs Dr English visits from Terre Haute, and church attendance at Oliver. Miss Phebe Wright will attend a district farmers meeting in Champaign as a Domestic Science Association delegate. Several residents—Susie Reynolds, Gene Fawley, and Miss Mattie English—are mentioned with family visits. The census will soon occur, and a nearby observer notes optimism for crops if the year ends in zero.
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Ora Kilborn
California
Domestic Science Association
Susie Reynolds
McClure
Will Sharkey
Gene Fawley
Mattle English
Ralph
Bonnie English
Oliver
Oil Operations Move South as Illinois Field Slows
March review shows heavy drop from February and slight rise from January in Illinois oil completions. Decline blamed on movement south into Lawrence County deep sand fields where drilling is slower, despite no drop in new work. Last week’s completions: Crawford 35, Lawrence 20, Clark 2, Morgan 1, total 4704 barrels.
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Illinois
Mareh
Lawrence County
Crawford
Clark
Cumberland
Crawford County
Lawrence
Morgan
Notice, Home for Retired Farmer Seeks Sale Ads
Fragmentary notice indicates a retired farmer offering a home and farm assets for sale. Readable details include a local county origin and a parcel in a park-like setting, with unspecified terms and contact cues in the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orsea
Ots Herald
Lessons From Election Reflect on Dry and Wet Areas
The St Louis Globe Democrat analyzes Illinois election returns showing towns shifting between dry and wet. It notes lax enforcement fuels swings and that licenses are used beyond intended limits, sparking protests against official disregard of the law and support for strict enforcement.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Illinois
Hne
Plan for Farmers Institute Conference in Champaign
The 18th district farmers institute conference will meet in Champaign in April to plan the annual institute series by county. State speakers, topics, and delegates from each county institute will be selected with state funding for certain delegates. The conference aims to aid those disseminating agricultural information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
18Th
Congressional District
Champaign
Department of Household Science
Gaid
Automobile Giveaway Offer Attracts Purchases
The firm offers a free five passenger Oakland with every dollar spent on goods until December 205, 1910. They claim stronger piano and player deals, inviting inquiries for details on the automobile incentive, promoted by A C Landis & Co. of Paris, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
C Landis & Co
Paris
Election tie settles by lot for county offices
In a recent township race Eli Williamson Republican and S H Underwood Democrat tied for collector and H Hedges Democrat and another Republican tied for assessor. They agreed to settle by lot and divide office salaries, with the collector and assessor winners determined by the draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sey
Eli Willaméson
Repubican
Underwood
Deenoras
H. Hedges
Edoes
Tes
Fe Eamrand
Cae
Republict Ea Eau A
Seyee Bae Didate
Asbeskorje
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Congregational Church
Big Wolf
Nitsche
Oil and Tobacco
Gov. Deneen
Big Four
Baptist Church Services
Taft
I Ilinois
Macke—Willmann
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