Local Families Attend Drake Birthday Dinner
Guests from Belikir Martinsville and Terra Haute joined Mr and Mrs James Drake west of West York for Mrs Drake’s birthday. Eugene Smith of Indiana Central College Indianapolis spent spring vacation with his parents and was elected circulation manager of The Reflector for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yromenys Yams
James ‘Stanfield
Belikir
John‘Hithart
Martinsville
George Matkin
Myrs
John Jackson
Scott Jackson
Aeughest
Gertrude
Marshall
David Towell
Roy Drake
Perry Drake
qSbang
Terra Haute
Ray Drake
James. Drake
West York
Eugene Smith
Indiana Central College
Indianapolis
Forrest E. Smith
Harold Smith
Newcastle, Ind
Mrs
Forrest Smith
Lou Holler
Betty Jane
Springfield
Ross Holler
Walter Booth
The
University of Illinois
True Booth
For alderman ward three in Marshall seeks record
Classified column notes civic candidacy of C B Montgomery urging voters to check records and attend council meetings. Includes rental listings loans and ads from local Marshall Illinois merchants, plus a public sale notice and other sale and farming notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
C. B. Montgomery
Lennox Oil and Paint Co advertises exclusive territory sales
An advertisement from Lennox Oil and Paint Co in Cleveland Ohio promotes selling farm trade and securing an income of 300 dollars per month. It offers exclusive territory and a weekly drawing account via the department sales in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennox Oil and Paint Co
Dept
Cleveland
Ohio
Surprise Birthday Dinner At Marshalkin Home
Mrs. Perry Tharp hosted a surprise dinner Sunday at their Marshalkin area home. Fifty relatives and friends attended from St. Louis, Ridgefarm, Terre Haute, Marnall and local households, with many returning families and children noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry, Tharp
Marshalkin
Thama
Perry Tharp
Emmett Tharp
St. Louis
Joe ‘Tharp
Jack Banita
Ridgefarm
John Downey
G. W. Freeland
Bellair
Robert Casteel
Harry
Wm. Garwood
Robert
Eugene Kile
Burns Garwood
Dan
Marnall
Wm. Saiter
Alonzo Wallis
John Holler
Velma and
Bonnie
Lester Romoser
Kenneth Tingley
J F F Club Hosts April 4 Social at Hill Home
Mr and Mrs Paul Hill entertained the J F F Club last Wednesday night April 4. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Cork Dr and Mrs C D Mitchell Mr and Mrs Clyde Knowles Mr and Mrs Harry Reynolds and other couples. Prizes were won by Mrs Cork Mrs Mitchell Mr Holscher and Dr Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hill
J. F. F. Club
Walter DB. Cork
Clyde Knowles
Harry Reynolds
John McCauley
Ed Bethards
Don Medsker
Genevieve McCauley
E. D. Morton
B. F. Holscher
C. E. Clem
Victor Reynolds
Cork
Mitchell
Holscher
Egg Roast Marks Community Night at Rabbit Ridge School
Fifty pupils and patrons from Rabbit Ridge school near Marshall gathered Saturday evening at the schoolhouse for an egg roast and community event. The program featured games, special music, general singing, and cats as part of the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbit Ridge
Marshall
Easter program to be repeated at Armstrong church
Severe weather last Saturday night prompted a repeat Easter program at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Armstrong church east of Marshall. Several local residents made travels and visits noted, including revivals, weddings, and family updates across Marshall and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Church
Marshall
Easter Dinner Guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Smith
Mr and Mrs F E Smith entertained a group to a delightful Easter Sunday dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Almia Smith Mrs Lola Kile and guns Mr and Mrs E K Arford and daughters C C Smith Prof and Mrs E H Arford and Orman Eitel Harold Smith Eugene Smith and Carroll Arford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Smith
Almia. Smith
Lola Kile
Guns
E. K. Arford
C. C. Smith
E. H. Arford
Orman Eitel
Harold Smith
Eugene Smith
Carroll Arford
Marriage of Marguerite Rolison to Fred Burzlaff
Word reaches here of the marriage of Miss Marguerite Rolison of Marshall to Fred Burzlaff of Chicago Heights. The ceremony occurred in Chicago. Miss Helen Baird, a teacher at Tower Hill and Nelson, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben T. Baird of Girard hosted visitors during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Rolison
O. H. Rolison
Marshall
Fred Burzlaff
Chicago Heights
Chicago
Helen Baird
Tower Hill
Nelson
Smith of
Girard
Miss Baird
Ben T. Baird
Marshall social notes list visitors and new arrival
Marshall residents record visitors from Indianapolis Urbana Terre Haute and elsewhere during Easter week. New baby Elizabeth Ann born April 5 to Kenneth and Helen Price, with Mrs Price formerly Helen English. Several local families hosted relatives and attended social events and bridge parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Price
Terre Haute
Elizabeth Ann
Price
Helen English
Marshall
Constituents of Banana Composition Given in Percentages
Banana composition shows 75.3 percent water. Other constituents include 1.3 percent protein, 0.6 percent fat, 22 percent carbohydrates, 0.3 percent ash. Fuel value is 460 calories per pound.
Thought for the Day by Dr. Austin O Malley
The quotation contrasts mongrel and thoroughbred phrases in terms of courage rather than speed beauty or endurance. It attributes the idea to Dr. Austin O Malley and frames courage as the key differentiator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin O'Malley
Old Church Ceremony Ashes Made From Palm Sunday Remains
The ashes used in Roman Catholic Ash Wednesday rites come from burning the palms blessed on Palm Sunday of the previous year.
Reindeer Meat Described as Beef Like in Flavor
The text notes reindeer meat is not a game animal and its flavor sits between lamb and duck breast. It states reindeer meat compares to beef in taste and texture rather than venison.
Tenacious Lifesaving Traits Of Eels And Catfish
A sketch notes that certain fish species like eels and catfish are remarkably tenacious of life and can endure freezing conditions by entering a state of partial hibernation, though such tales should be treated cautiously.
Oldest Bell and Church Tied to 81 Year Rite
Fragmentary text notes an old bell or ale at a church linked to Kentigern in Lanark and mentions Europe’s oldest ale in a terse historical snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trante
Kentigern
Lanark
Scientist Says Children Echo Parents More Strongly
A Indianapolis Star note quotes a scientist claiming children mirror their parents, magnified. The remark emphasizes parental worry as traits intensify across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Ind
Navy Restricts Admission to Medical School to Military Staff
The Navy department states civilians are not admitted to the United States Naval Medical School. Medical and dental officers of the Navy who can be spared or show specialized adaptability are ordered to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
United States Naval Medical School
Navy
American Naval Victory Near Martinique in 1799
On February 9 1799 the US warship Constellation engaged the French frigate Insurgente near Martinique in the West Indies and secured an American victory. The action showcased the rising strength of the US Navy during the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Constellation
Insurgente
Martinique
West Indies
Collector’s Claim of Eight Proposals Sparks Banter
Marie jokes that she has eight proposals this year while Dorothy has seven, prompting light laughter as a witty exchange unfolds about marriage and courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Dorothy
Week's Recorded Transfers Across Marshall Area
In Marshall district transfers include Alice M Peyton to Clay Wallace for a lot, 1 dollar. W R Nicholson et al to Samuel Reeley for land, 86-12-13, 50 dollars. Cornelius Barkalow to Hershel Medsker for land, 18-9-12, 2 dollars. Huffington to Pitts C O A R for land, 32-12-11, 150 dollars. Alva J Snedeker to Frank Cole for multiple lots, 12-11, 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice M. Peyton
Clay Wallace
Marshall
W. R. Nicholson Et al
Samuel Reeley
Cornelius Barkalow
Hershel Medsker
Wm. E. Huffington
Pitts. C. Co
Alva J. Snedeker
Frank Cole
R. A. Mitchell
Oradell McFarling
Sylvester Swim
David H. Hight
Dennis O'Halloran
Charley W. Ferris
Joseph Allen Drake
Pitts. Co. Co
Collier
William H. Collier
James W. Cunningham
Theo. Davis
New York County Court Probate and Criminal Actions
In the estate of Adeline Gardner a partial report was approved and recorded. In Mary E. Ishler’s estate, heirs and devisees filed written appearances. will admitted to probate after testimony. J. W. Yanaway estate reports administrator grant. Bonnie Yanaway named administratrix with $600 bond. McCauley will probate filed. hearing set for April 30. Prevye note withdrawal approved. People v McCombs petit larceny. 60 days at Vandalia. Hires guilty pleas. 30 days jail for delinquency and 100 fine for keeping house of ill fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Gardner
Mary E. Ishler
J. W. Yanaway
Bonnie Yanaway
John Gossett
Grover Weaver
O. A. Logue
B. R. McCauley
Clarence Prevye
the People
Andrew McCombs
Petit Larceny
Illinois
Vandalia
People
Jessie Hires
Clark County
House of Ill Fame
Estate and criminal docket items from early 20th century court record
In the estate matters, guardianship, appraisals, and final reports are noted for Douglas Blackburn Rush B. Comstock Everett Connelly Daniel C. Rupert and Elsie M. Swim with appointive actions and distributions. Criminal entries record guilty pleas for unlawful liquor possession by John Poor and transporting liquor by John J. Taylor with fines of 100 and total costs $124.25 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Blackburn
Gounl Brhoks
Rose M. Emrick
Virginia
BE. Brooks
John W. Brooks
John Brooks
Rush B. Comstock
Everett Connelly
H B. Snavefly
George Connelly
Daniel C. Rupert
Elsie M. Swim
People
John Poor
The
John J. Taylor
Deaths Mrs Henry Mitchell 48 Harrisburg
Mrs Henry Mitchell aged 48 died at her home in Harrisburg Monday after prolonged illness. Her husband died about three months earlier. She leaves daughter Mrs Iva Barger of Harrisburg and two sons Steve and Victor both at home. Funeral 2:30 at Baptist church Harrisburg. Interment Blackman Cemetery. Sister in law of Dr R A and Dr C D Mitchell of Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry, Mitchell
Harrisburg
Iva Barger
Steve
Victor
Baptist Church
Blackman
Mitchell
Snow Falls Saturday Then Cold Temperatures Persist
Snow blanketed the ground for several hours on Saturday as the thermometer fell below freezing and stayed cold throughout the day. Sunday remained clear and cold, with a gradual warm up by Monday.
Marshall Girl Marries Terre Haute Man on Thursday
Paris Illinois April 5 Vernon Bell 30 of Terre Haute and Goldie Greasham 30 of Marshall Illinois secured a marriage license here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Terre Haute
Paris
Ill
Vernon Bell
Goldie Greasham
Marshall, Ill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aetna
Mark Stewart City Fire Insurance
Natalie Houghton
Cole & Cole Loans and Insurance
P. Tharp
West Union
Johnson
H. M. Dewey & Co
Kesler & Knowles
E. B. Hurst
Arthur Gunnip
Lawn Mower Service
H. Kuhn
Ernest Junker
Percy Stanfield
Wm. Huffington
Ash Street
Agriculture Dept. Marshall High School
Ward
Dr. Ward
Winona
Minn
Oakland
Oscar Tennill
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
B. F. Johnson
J. S. Mundy
J. I. O'Neal
Gentryville
Lucille Reynolds
DePauw University
Greencastle, Ind
Harry Holscher
University of Illinoos
Robert English
Millikin College
Decatur
Charles T. English
B. F. Holshhey
DeLite
Casey and
Bridge
C. F. Hamilton
J. E. McHenry
Walnut Prairie
Ada May Franklin
Squire Thomas Craig Friday
Genevieve
Walter Pruyn
Lyman Schell
Baby
W. R. Turman
Corwin Faude
Milwaukee
Wis
John Davison
Homer Quick
Mrs. B. M. Davison
Clara, Miller
Edna Miller
Rudy Miller
Charles Killie
Presbyterian Church
Fred Lyons
Berta Carpenter
Mrs. Wm. Kingsley
Louisville, Ky
J. W. Lewis
Howard Simon
Findlay, Ohio
Nelson Cox and Son
Elmo
Urbana
Bert Mathews
W. B. Hodge
Robinson
Allen Hurst
Rodrick Tennery
Joan
Roy Baird
George Taubeneck
Illinois University
Carl V. Taubeneck
Eugene Taylor
Wesleyan College
Bloomington, Ill
Robert Taylor
S. M. Claypool
Gene
Bridgeport
Wm. Knipe
Molle Smith
Flozza Smith
Jesse Ruttman
Stella
BH. J. Giffel
O. H. Robson
R. P. Dean
Gasey
Charles Cox
Prairieton, Ind
Ed Cox
Emery Cox
L. B. Lucan
Clifford Washburn
Greenville
Dorothy Baugh
Louise Lickert
Henry Skates
Albert Shank
E. B. Evans
Casey
Wm. McDaniel
Otto Crumlin
Wabash Township
HB. H. Arford
Princeville
Dorothy Rose
E. J. Giffel
Fish
New York
George Bancroft
Chester Conklin
Sweeney
Buck Jones
Erne
Charles Farrell
Janet Gaynor
Marshall Maid Bread
Country Club
Pound
Kroger
Avondale
Der
Dic
Clifton
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