Supervisors Special Session Appoints Committees and Adopts Measures
The board met in special session on April 20 1909 to organize for the year. James Nash nominated chairman with the vote to select, and minutes from the last meeting were read. Committees were announced including Finance Insurance Township Poor Education Interurban Railroad Gas and many others with members named. real estate transfers also listed Casey to C Rhoads transfer of $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. , Fredenberger
J. W. Freidetibe Creer
John H. Davison
Craig
James Bh
Willamson
Nash
Wilsat Fawhoan Ammaners
Il Myrovemente
Schafer
Williamson -Schwartz
Poor-Thompson
Byram
Elledge
Jepperson
Vans
Madden
eSchafer
Beasley
Beeson
Archer
Diledge
Darson
Evans
Willslamson
Thompson
Schafweer
Epperson
Cooper
Hiledge
Rulesz NaphEvans
Eone
2Gas
Schater
Schwartz
Gson
Adigumea
Barre
Beenie
Anderson
Hughes
Familia Gatti
Craig Quits Contest For Circuit Judge Seat
James W. Craig of Mattoon has withdrawn from the Democratic primary for circuit judge after a family conference. He cites poor health and lack of vigor to campaign, noting a GOP majority of about 1,000 and an estimated $12,000 needed for a statewide race. Remaining Democratic candidates for the three judgeships include E. R. HB. Kimbrough and W. B. Scholfield, with steps to fill the vacancy underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Craig
Mattoon
E. R. HB. Kimbrough
W. B. Scholfield
Bryan to Lecture on The Price of a Soul at University Auditorium
University notes William Jennings Bryan will speak Wednesday night May 12 in the auditorium on The Price of a Soul. Varsity baseball has four straight wins and aims for the western championship again with H Penn from Marshall as captain. F M Cockrell of Marshall visited Decatur. Illinois took third in the national relay meet at the University of Pennsylvania last weekend. Machine shop classes toured C F E I rail road model shops and Western Brick Co. plant at Danville. Preparations are underway for the annual high school interscholastic track meet and circus.
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William Jennings Bryan
H. Penn
Marshall
F. M. Cockrell
Decatur
Ilinois
University of Pennsylvania
Western Brick Co
Danville
Judge Craig withdraws from race amid slush fund accusation
Chicago paper quotes Judge J. W. Craig saying his chief opponent John M. Marshall is backed by a $30,000 bootlegger slush fund. He claims he could win by bribery but stays virtuous. Debate over successor and whether any judicial committee can name a replacement due to primary law loopholes.
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J. W. Craig
Chicago
John M. Marshall
Springfield Peoria fair fight over relocation bill
Springfield and Peoria clashed over Representative Black's bill to move the state fair to Peoria. Peoria goals included a $200,000 fund and more, while Springfield valued the fair grounds at about $1 million. Delegations arrived, a special session was called, and mass meetings with loud public support followed.
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Springfield
Peoria
Black
St. Nicholas Hotel
Schnepp
Mer
Sunday School Convention at Asbury Church Wa bash Township
The Sunday School Convention will be held at Asbury Church in Wabash Township on Sunday May 2 1909 with sessions at 9 a.m. and 1 30 p.m. Devotional speakers include Mrs Matt English and L W English. J W Adams teaches acts study and L B Anderson covers Pauls first missionary journey. The program lists classes on adult instruction leaders Tom Fishback Will McDaniel and C R Roger among others with topics on teaching methods Bible study and student engagement. An offering will support county work. Irvin Crumlin is president and Frank Patton secretary.
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Asbury Church
Wabash Township
Marshall Teachers Visit Mt Carmel Schools
A delegation of four Marshall public school teachers Misses Davidson Baird Shoemaker and Keller visited Mt Carmel Friday to observe local schools. They reported the educational program was in good order and expected to benefit from the experience.
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Marshall
Mt. Carmel
Davidson
Baird
Shoemaker
Keller
City Election Legality Question Raised Over Ballot Printing
The recent city election faces scrutiny as ballots allegedly were not printed to legal specifications. If verified, the issue could open the door to a legal contest of the results.
Public Rest Room Benefit for Women and Children
Across the country towns are adding public rest rooms for women and children arriving to trade. Men may rest on benches or curbs, but women often must stand, sometimes with babies. A well fitted rest room would ease the strain and boost country trade.
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Court House
Engineer John Ballard Killed in Toledo Train Wreck
Mrs. Roy Jefferds travels to Lima after the death of her father John Ballard, longtime CH and D railway engineer killed when a fast late train struck an open switch near Toledo. He died four hours after the crash, leaving a wife a son and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jefferds
Lima
CH & D
Marshall
Lowery Wins a Recount in Douglas Township Supervisor Contest
In the Miles Lowrey versus Charles Madden race for Douglas township supervisor a recount last Thursday confirmed Lowrey won by six votes. With 106 ballots cast the recount upheld Lowrey’s majority. Madden alleges ballot tampering and the case will be argued this afternoon. The county court also will hear the contested school trustees case known as the sprinkling can case on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Lowrey
Charles Madden
Douglas Township
Lowery
Madden
Piano Contest Vote Totals Revealed for Free Event
Lille Leseure led the piano contest with 12 385 votes followed by Velda Bamesberger 11 060 and Rosana Wallis 10 160. Other entrants included Mrs Mack Robson 1 605 Pearl Meehling 630 Cora Newman 915 and Blanche Williams 380 with several smaller tallies.
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Lille Leseure
Velda Bamesberger
Rosana Wallis
Mack Robson
Pearl Meehling
Cora Newman
Blanche Williams
Clara Craig
Louise Balck
Hester Shipe
Homer Clark
May- Morton
Margaret Grisham
Evangelical Church Notice Sunday Services
Zion Big Creek holds preaching at 10 30 a m and Marshall at 2 30 p m May 2 Sunday services led by Pastor H J Nitsche in Grand Tar.
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Grand ‘Tar
Zion-Big Creek
Marshall
Ghey
Fragmentary 1900s note hints at political names and delays
A garbled text fragment references mentions of Mr Bennett and political figures, implying discussions or delays in reporting or action. The unreadable OCR suggests a political context with uncertain names and dates, offering little clear event data.
Oil Field Revival Drives Expanded Drilling Across Illinois Counties
The Illinois petroleum field shows renewed activity with weather improving and more wells planned this summer. Crawford and Clark counties see increased drilling, Lawrence County tests remain active with undeveloped areas, and Cumberland, Coles, and Edgar counties report limited work. Last week totals: Crawford 48, Lawrence 26, Clark 5, Jasper 1, Randolph 2, total 82 wells, production 4 731.
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Ilifolis
Crawford County
Clark County
Lawrence’ County
Lawrence County
Robinson
Flat Rock
Wabash River
Jasper County
Cumberland County
Clark
Siggins
Illinois
Neoga Township
Coles County
Edgar County
Warrington
Casey
Crawford
Lawrence
Jasper
Randolph
Still Another Robber Tied to Big Four Vandalia Heists
Terre Haute police captured Morris Reedy after being tipped by Roy Clare now jailed. Reedy claims innocence and offers to go to Marshall without requisition, but Terre Haute prefers to hold him for additional robberies.
Old Enough to Know Better Marriage License
A marriage license was issued Wednesday by Clerk Fredenberger to Tra Bacon 81 and Josephine Whitson 45 both of Edgar county. The bridegroom is nearly blind and cannot get about without assistance.
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Fredenberger
Tra. Bacon
Josephine Whitson
Edgar County
Prominent Marshall Citizen Major Kilborn Dies Suddenly
Grant Pritchard received a telegram announcing the death of L S Kilborn, a Marshall and Clark County figure. Kilborn, born in Kingston Canada, served in the 74th Indiana infantry, led Marshall schools, owned Clark County Herald, and was a respected church and civic leader. He died of heart disease. burial planned at Long Beach. Surviving children include Mrs. D S A and others in Carmel Indiana, Long Beach California, Enid Oklahoma, and Martinsville.
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Grant Pritchard
L. S. Kilborn
Lawson S. Kilborn
Marshall
Clark County
California
Mr. Kilborn
Kingston
Canada
Vermont
New York
Indiana
74Th Indiana Infantry
Wilberg
Sores
Shelby County
Ang
Tns
Kinmundy
Fevats
Odin
Martinsville
Anges Robinson
Major Kilborn
Christia Church
Wilder Brigade
Nisa Samantha Aydelott
Linden
Mni
Bnd
Tiv Dsa
Mt. Carmel
Ora
Bomayun
Long Beach
Cal
Charles
B. J
Enid
Okla
Kilborn
Estes
Loans Beach
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J. W. Adams
Walli
Marshall Boys
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Paris
the. S. Baine
Brazil
McGott
Bob Taylor
Bert
Meirtid
Evangelical Church Notice
H. J. Nitsche
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Mel Nutt
Major Kilborn Deaq
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