Supervisors Hold Special Session on County Affairs
The county board met in a special session April 20 1909 to organize for the year. James Nash was named chairman with committees formed on finance claims township poor and more. Real estate transfers include Rhoads to Mary B Lansber Casey $1000.
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J. W. , Fredenberger
J. W. Freidetibe Creer
John H. Davison
Nash
Il Myrovemente
Schafer
Williamson R Schwartz
Poor-Thompson
Byram
Elledge
Jepperson
Vans
Madden
eSchafer
Beasley
Beeson
Craig
Archer
Hiledge
Thompson
Evans
Schwartz
Cooper
Eiledge
Hora
Darson
Willslamson
Schafweer
Epperson
Rulesz NaphEvans
Eone
2Gas
Schater
Gson
Archer, Thompson and Wilson
Rhoads
Mary HB
Lansber
Casey
Craig Quits Contest In Circuit Judge Race
James W. Craig of Mattson Texas withdrew from reelection on the Democratic ticket after a family conference. He cites health and lack of vigor to run a countywide campaign, noting the district leans Republican by about 1,000 votes and estimating a $12 000 campaign expense. Remaining Democratic candidates E R H Kimbrough and W B Scholfield were informed. vacancy procedures will be filled.
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James W. Craig
Mattson, T
Craig
E. R. HB. Kimbrough
W. B. Scholfield
Bryan to Speak on The Price of a Soul at University
University notes Hon William Jennings Bryan will lecture in the auditorium on Wednesday night May 12 the subject The Price of a Soul. Varsity baseball has four straight wins signaling a possible western championship repeat with H Penn Marshall born captain. F M Cockrell Marshall visited in Decatur. Illinois placed third in the national relay meet at the University of Pennsylvania last Saturday. Machine shop classes toured C E I model shops and Western Brick Co plant at Danville. Preparations mount for the annual high school inters scholastic track meet and circus.
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William Jennings Bryan
H. Penn
Marshall
F. M. Cockrell
Decatur
Ilinois
University of Pennsylvania
C. & E. I. Railroad
Western Brick Co
Danville
Judge Craig Says Opponent Backed by Slush Fund
Chicago paper quotes Judge J W Craig claiming his rival John M Marshall is financed by a 30000 dollar bootlegger slush fund. He says he could buy the election but is too virtuous to do so. Speculation grows on who would replace him since the primary law lacks a judicial committee.
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J. W. Craig
Chicago
John M. Marshall
Fight Over State Fair Sparks Springfield Peoria Feud
Tense clash erupts as Peoria backs Black's bill to move the state fair to its city. Delegations set up at St. Nicholas Hotel while a special train arrives to boost support. Springfield council meets in special session to protest. bells, proclamations, and mass meetings mark the showdown over fair grounds valued at about 1 million dollars and funded by Peoria’s pledge of 200000.
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Springfield
Peoria
Black
St. Nicholas Hotel
Schnepp
Mer
Sunday School Session at Asbury Church Wa bash Township
Sunday May 2 1909 sessions at 9 a m and 1 30 p m Devotional welcome by Mrs Matt English lesson Pauls first missionary journey led by L B Anderson and others Topics include How to keep the big boy in Sunday school and Helpful Bible study methods Sessions include prayers offerings for county work Irvin Crumlin President Frank Patton Secretary
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Asbury Church
Wabash Township
Marshall Teachers Visit Mt Carmel Schools
A four member Marshall school delegation Miss Davidson Miss Baird Miss Shoemaker and Miss Keller visited Mt Carmel schools on Friday to observe and gain experience. The Mt Carmel Republican reports the educational programs were running smoothly and the teachers likely benefited from the visit.
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Marshall
Mt. Carmel
Davidson
Baird
Shoemaker
Keller
City Election in Question Over Conduct
Debate centers on legality of recent city election with ballots reportedly not printed to specifications. Officials worry a contest could be filed over the election.
Public Rest Rooms for Women and Children Move to Aid Country Visitors
Progressive towns nationwide note the need for free public rest rooms for women and children visiting towns to trade. They report women must stand while shopping, often with a baby, causing fatigue and hindering commerce. A comfortable, neat room would allow rest and encourage country trade.
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Court House
Death of John Ballard in Toledo Rail Wreck
Mrs. Roy Jefferds travels to Lima after the death of her father John Ballard the CH and D railway engineer killed when his train struck an open switch in Toledo. Ballard, a veteran engineer, died four hours after the accident leaving a wife a son and two daughters.
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Roy Jefferds
Lima
CH & D
Marshall
Lowery Wins Recount in Douglas Township Supervisors Race
In the Miles Lowrey versus Charles Madden contest for Douglas township supervisor, a recount last Thursday confirmed Lowrey won by six votes from 106 cast. Madden alleges ballot tampering. The case will be argued this afternoon. a separate school trustees case dubbed the sprinkling can case will be heard Friday in county court.
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Miles Lowrey
Charles Madden
Douglas Township
Lowery
Madden
The Piano Contest Vote Count Report
The record shows vote tallies from yesterday evening with Lille Leseure leading at 12 385 followed by Velda Bamesberger 11 060 Rosana Wallis 10 160 and Mrs Mack Robson 1 605. Other candidates include Pearl Meehling 630 Cora Newman 15 Blanche Williams 380 Clara Craig 20 Louise Balck 1 216 Hester Shipe 746 Mrs Homer Clark 180 May Morton 60 Margaret Grisham 1 600 Mrs Frank Forbeck 7 355 Margaret Forbeck 276 Mary Lake 4 6840 Gladys Handley 5 Emma Blundell 4 5 Frank W Greenough 10.
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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 For May Services
Evangelical church schedule with Pastor H. J. Nitsche preaching at Zion-Big Creek at 10:30 a m and in Marshall at 2 30 pm on Sunday May 2. The notice lists locations and sermon times for the day.
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Grand ‘Tam
Zion-Big Creek
Marshall
Ghey
Fragmentary note on political mentions in the paper
A garbled excerpt references mentions of individuals such as Bennett and Tagcal with unclear context. The text shows disrupted dialogue and stray words, offering no coherent event or stance to summarize.
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Bennett
Oil Field Activity Surges Across Illinois Counties
Field reports show revived drilling in Crawford and Clark counties with Lawrence county testing unseen territories. Four paying pays in Lawrence. several new leases at 25 dollars per acre and one sixth royalty. Cumberland and surrounding areas see continued pool work. Weekly totals list 82 wells and 4 731 barrels produced across Crawford Lawrence Clark Jasper Randolph.
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Iliinolis
Crawford County
Clark County
Lawrence’ County
Lawrence County
Robinson
Flat Rock
Wabash River
Jasper County
Cumberland County
Clark
Illinois
Neoga Township
Coles County
Edgar County
Warrington
Casey
Crawford
Lawrence
Jasper
Randolph
Production
Still Another Robber Tied to Big Four Vandalia Thefts
Terre Haute police captured Morris Reedy after another arrest linked to a gang in the Big Four and Vandalia station robberies. Reedy, claimed innocent, offered to go to Marshall without requisition papers, but was kept in Terre Haute where he faces additional robbery charges.
Old Enough to Know Better Marriage License
A marriage license was issued Wednesday by Clerk Fredenberger to Tra Bacon aged 81 and Josephine Whitson aged 45, both of Edgar County. The bridegroom is nearly blind and requires assistance to get about.
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Fredenberger
Tra. Bacon
Josephine Whitson
Edgar County
Prominent Marshall Educator and Publisher Kilborn Dead
Telegraph reports L S Kilborn died suddenly from heart disease. Lawrence S Kilborn, longtime Marshall leader in education and Clark County Herald publisher, served in the 74th Indiana Infantry and Wilberg Brigade. Survived by wife Nisa Samantha Aydelott and three daughters, funeral planned at Long Beach California.
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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
Angel Robinson
Major Kilborn
Christia Church
Wilder Brigade
Nisa Samantha Aydelott
Linden
Mniweres
Iffy Dsa
Mt. Carmel
Ora
Bomayun
Long Beach
Cal
Charles
B. J
Enid
Okla
Kilborn
Estes Marshalls
Eherally
Lens Beach
Bat na Josephine Wate sonj 4
The brief notes a person named Josephine Wate and a related event dated four. Details are limited in the fragment, but the item names a local individual and a number associated with the incident or announcement.
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Josephine Wate Sonj
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