Hypothetical Roberts Case Sparks Election Jurisdiction Debate
A lengthy exchange argues United States and state election jurisdiction after Roberts cases. The writer warns a Roberts ruling could endanger county chairmen and open polls to fraud, urging a careful standard to avoid dangerous precedents in Indiana Illinois and beyond.
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Washington
Hue
Clark
Edgar
Vermilion
Tlinots
Roberts
Todiana
Indiana
Iinois
Cuich
Congress
United States
Republi
United ‘States
Roberts‘ Gang
Sah
Francisco
Reno
Seymour
Jad
Smade
Galt
Vigo
San Francisco
Réno
Atte
Ater
Indianapolis
States
United’ ‘States
Terre
Haute
Death of a Rommée Resident
Obituary notes the passing of a Rommée resident described as a pioneer figure associated with Clark est sand and unmarried status, reflecting local social history.
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Clark
Poe
City Council Deadlock on Liquor Licenses in Danville
Report of a split vote among Danville aldermen over issuing liquor licenses. Some members favor a dry stance, while others support a wet option, with no final council action yet. Standings and names are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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Danville
Sbut
Wil
Striet
Stan Lee
Westfields High School Special Election Passes 268 215
A special election in Westfield to establish a high school district carried 268 to 215. Voters weighed a plan including 12 surrounding districts and the village of Westfield. similar election in Orange township last week failed by a large margin.
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Westfield
Orange
Sunday Night Trains Run For Limited Week Nigh
A Robinson paper notes Big Four trains will run only one night per week before Sunday night. The Feagon cites state law restricting passenger train gaps to thirty six hours, but presently about forty eight hours separate trains from Saturday night to Monday morning.
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A. Robinson
Ags
Explosion at Woodyard farm injures two men
Fred Woodyard and Smith suffered burns when an acetylene gas tank exploded at the Woodyard farm three miles southwest of Ridge Farm Monday morning. The tank, buried underground, was wrenched from its location as the blast tore a large hole in the earth drawing many shocked neighbors to the scene.
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Will
Smith
Ridge Farm
Woodyard
Marehaltites to Read It at Pythian Theater for Charity
Prominent Marshall families plan a Reno fundraiser Friday night at 8 15 in the Pythian Theater. Tickets cost 35 cents for lower berth 25 cents for upper berth and 30 cents 36 cents for observed seats. Magician Renovis performs with Redpath praising the show while funds help the course deficit.
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Reno
Pythian
cApre
s.Renovis
Reto
Redpath
Kelfers
County Board Elects Abrahams Chairman in Special Session
The county board of supervisors met in a special session to vote for chairman. Abrahams was nominated by Democrats and won 7 to 5 over Byram, a Republican. Committees for the coming year were announced, with assignments listed for roads, utilities, county officers, printing, rules, and various township and interurban duties.
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Board of Supervisors
Sleing
Terrell
EE Thompson
Dow
Reynolds
Holwick
L. Thompson
Montgomery
Holwick, Terrell
Slusser
Montgomery,Abrahams and Lee
Montgomery, Reynolds and Grant
Terrell, Montgomery and Slusser
Reynolds,Montgomery
Byram and
Collier
On and Gas
J. -E. “Thompson
Thompson
Dow Slusser
Reynolds, Stricklett
Térrell, Lée and Collier
Interesting high school literary program Friday afternoon
The event was led by Group B president Joe Davison and featured student readings, music, and a debate on capital punishment. About 125 attendees enjoyed encores and multiple performances including piano and vocal solos, a concert band, and student props. Teachers urged careful review of grade cards as the second semester progresses.
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Joe Davison
Dy Girls
Glee Club
Richard Mount
Thomas Edison
Frank Archer
Marie Stewart
Ralph Tibbs
Willard
Huppert
Homer Hollingsworth
Theresa
Gagen
Allie Poffinbarger
Plano
Vivian Sullins
Fairy Amstot
Esther Goodwin
Casey
Revival at the Christian Church with Hin and Davis
Revival meetings are held at the Christian church led by Rev L D Hin from Decatur and Ross S Davis a gospel singer from Greenfield Indiana. Both come highly recommended. Davis has two choruses for youths and adults. Services are held each evening at four. You are invited. Sunday will be a big Bible school day with a goal of 150 in the Bible school.
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Christian Church
Rev
L. D. Hin
Decatur
Ross S. Davis
Singer
Greenfield
Ind
Davis
Bible School
Chautauqua Plan For Marshall Promoted
Miss Raves of Madison promotes a McNeely Chautauqua in Marshall to be funded by a guarantee from the L. A. Club. A six day program would feature lecturers musical artists and dramatic entertainers at a season ticket price of 1 50. A canvass will seek support if initial responses prove encouraging.
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L. L. Club
Card of Thanks for sympathy and fraternal support
We the undersigned thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy in the death and burial of our husband father and grandfather Also the K of P s for the fraternal spirit shown Mrs Me A Huffington W E Huffington Mr and Mrs Earnest Adams Miss Flossie Huffington Mrs Homer Berry
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Me A *Huffington
W.E. Huffington
Earnest. Adams
Misa” Flossie” “Huffington
Homer Berry
Insane Asylum Transfers Reported From Anna Hospital
Fragmentary notice states Daimaris Johnson of York township was sent to the Anna asylum on Thursday. Robert Bair of Martinsville and Thomas Ne Shafer of Auburn were returned from Anna hospital. Bair recovered while Shafer improved.
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Daimaris
Johnson
York Township
Anna
Robert
Bair
Martinsville
Thomas Ne Shafer
Auburn
Roberts Removed as Terre Haute Mayor by Common Council
The Terre Haute mayor Donn M. Roberts was impeached and removed from office by a seven to three vote of the Common Council after a two day impeachment trial. Roberts served 15 months of a four year term before removal. Impeachment proceedings have begun against Eli Redman, judge at the circuit court.
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Ilinois
Yser ‘Canal
Dardanelles
Donn Roberts
Texas
Angel of Light
Donn M. Roberts
Marriage Licenses for Terre Haute Area Couples
Marriage licenses issued include Robert Bays of Marshall Indiana and Maude Solomon of Terre Haute, Paul B Wyman of Grand Rapids Michigan and Nettie Glick Martinsville, Marindi Kuhn and Grace O Connor both of Terre Haute.
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Robert Bays
Marshall
Aid
Maude
Solomon
Terre
Haute
Paul’ B. “Wyman
Grand: Rapids, Mich
Nettie
Martins
Fille
O Marindi G. “Kuhn and
Grace,o'connor
Pastor to Preach at Zion Big Creek and Immanuel Grand Tun
Evangelical Association invites all to morning service at Zion Big Creek and evening service at Immanuel Grand Tun next Sunday. Pastor Leo J. Ehrhardt extends the invitation.
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Zion
Big Creek
Immanuel
Grand Tun
Leo’j. Ehrhardt
Frevo Family Visits Marshall Relatives Sunday
Samuel Frevo Jr and family of Bridgeport visited Marshall relatives Sunday, sharing time with kin and catching up on news during the weekend gathering.
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Samuel Frevo, “Jr
Bridgeport
Marshall
Brotherhood to Meet at Methodist Banquet Tomorrow
The annual Methodist Brotherhood meeting and banquet will be held at the M. W. B. church tomorrow evening. A supper will be served followed by a musical program and addresses by Eas W W. Mernalles Judge H. R. Snavely and Rev. CF Baker.
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The
Methodist Brotherhood
M. WB
Eas W W. Mernalles
CF Baker
Judge Col. Henry Van Sellar Dies in Paris at 76
Col Henry Van Sellar died yesterday at his Paris home after a three day illness. A longtime attorney in the region, he served as circuit judge from 1897 to 1903. He entered the army in 1861 as a private and rose to colonel. He was 76, survived by his wife and three children.
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Henry van Sellar
Paris
Death of S Casteel in 1915 obituary records
Salathiel Casteel born February 1 1837 in Muskingham Ohio. He moved to Clark County as a child, later lived in Kansas with daughter Mrs J P Hite. Married Anna E Lockard in 1861, had seven children, wife predeceased him. He died April 28 1915 at Hite home and funeral services were held.
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Salathiel
John C
Dorcas Casteel
Muskingham County
Ohio
Clark County
Kansas
J. P. Hite
Anna E. Lockard
J. C
Fulton
Kan
Hite
Sunday School Convention at Grace chapel in Marshall
The Sunday School Convention will be held at Grace chapel in Marshall township on May 2 starting at 9:30 with opening remarks by John Hawker. Devotionals, classes, and sessions follow with Roy Cook, Mike Moore, Oscar Ditzberger and others guiding topics from Old Testament history to how to conduct SS. Evangelist Hil and his singer will join to boost county church work.
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Grace Chapel
Marshall Township
John Hawker
Joba
Bierbaum
Dan Neff
Jerry Ishler
L. B. Ander Sor
Roy Cook
Will English
S. M. Ki
Mike Moore
S. S
Oscar Ditzberger
E. G. Samyer
Bright
Rev
B. Dotson
Mr. Ziegler
The Fall of August H Frederick From St Louis Board Leader
August H Frederick was elected president of the Aldermen Board of St. Louis three weeks ago and now sits in a prison cell serving a ten year sentence for his crimes. A once trusted city official with a strong business record, he abused the confidence of clients and friends, betraying their trust for years. The piece portrays a stark moral tale of sudden downfall and the exposed dangers of public trust.
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H. Frederick
St. Louis
Sterling
Frederick
House Honors Captain Hara with Memorial Resolutions
The Wisconsin House of Representatives adopts resolutions honoring Captain Hara a memory noting his Civil War service as captain of Company HY Illinois Infantry under General Grant. He served in the state legislature as district official and as a Senate member, remembered as a public speaker and kind-hearted. The House adjourns in his memory and orders copies to be sent to his family.
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Marshall
Compas
21St Ihnois Infantry
Grant
Uhesett House of Representatives
Sénate
Stthy
House
County Officers' Salaries and County Economy
The Democrat argues that salaries for county clerk circuit clerk sheriff and treasurer have risen with fees and state funds covering them. It calls for economy and retrenchment and suggests reducing officer salaries rather than increasing taxes.
Error in Library Vote Shows Tax Shift Potential
A historic advisory vote last week favored raising library funding to two mills, beyond current 1.2 mill limits. Legislation pending could authorize the increase before the August council meeting, though final action rests with the city council despite strong voter support.
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Local Notices
Transfer records show Wn L Taylor selling to Luther Taylor an inter est in 239 acres for 1. Fred H Francis sells to C Fe Burnsides part Northwest 20-9-11 for 1800. J J Hinkley to Lulu N Snyder et al part block 35 Westfield for 700. Ti M Custis to Ford tract 6-10-13 for 1200. Horace G Casteel to B F Johnson lot 2 Archer's Addition Marshall for 1. Joseph C Hartman to Charles Short part Southwest 15-10-14 for 36.
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Wn L Taylor
Luther Taylor
H Francis
Fe Burnsides
J. J Hinkley
Lulu N
Snyder
Orig
Westfield
M Custis Tolla Ford
Horace G. Casteel
B F Johnson
Lot
Archer
Ad. Marshall
Jacob Allen-Wyrick obituary notes 1868 to 1915
Jacob Allen-Wyrick born October 1868 died April 20 1915. He married Amelia Jane Wayman on July 2 1898. He joined the M E church in 1307. Survived by five children two brothers John J Wyrick and Robert Wyrick three sisters Mrs Sherman Crumling Mrs James Weaver and Mrs Fred Sage. Funeral services held at Livingston last Wednesday.
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Jacob
Allen - Wyrick
Amelia Jane
Wayman
John J’. Wyrick
Robert Woyrick
Sherman Crumling
James Weaver
Fred Sage
Get
Ant
Sera‘ Hela
Livingston
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High
Westfields
Fred
Ifnsane
Evangelical “Association
Brotherhood
Fux
Judge Dead
S. Casteel
Hara
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