Death by carbolic acid at Clarksville barber shop
Charles Shoemaker died Monday morning after drinking part of a bottle of carbolic acid bought at a local drug store. The coroner ruled heart failure. an autopsy showed the stomach had been affected. Shoemaker, 21, was from near Paris and had just come to town with a companion. Pantoral services were held at Clarksville church with interment in New Goshen cemetery Edgar County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Bennett
Reid
Mitchell
Paris
Nim
Canton
Bay
John Branden
Stein
Sarah ‘Shoemaker
George ‘Shoemaker
Pantoral
Clarksville
New Goshen
Edgar ‘County
Marriages Listed in Local Licenses
Local notices show a series of marriage licenses with names and ages spanning Terre Haute Anderson Princeton Darwin Marshall and Johnson townships. Couples include Donald Gordon 22 and Velina Howard 20. Walter Sanders 23 and Fay Keasler 18. Wm Tucker 35 and Eva Crawford 25. Raymond Worick 84 and Venus Conely 21. John Arbuckle 18 and Stella Mario Serwise 16. Carl Norton 92 and Bessie Step 20. Ivan Hornbrook 21 and Clarine Irwin 22. Owen Finney 120 and Ola Smith 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald K.gordon
Terre Haute
Velina EB. Howard
Walter ‘S. Sanders
Anderson ‘Township
Fay. Keasler
Wm ‘M. "Tucker
John
Arbuckle
Melrose
Stella
Mario “ Serwise
Darwin Township
Carl’ Norton
Darwin
Bessie
Step
Marshall
Ivan Hornbrook
Spike Town Homecoming Parade Planned for August 13
The Spike Town boys and girls who dived at Spike Town will hold the next annual homecoming this Sunday August 13. Friends relatives and neighbors are invited to attend and bring well filled baskets. Mrs We Balter and family of Manila Iowa joined in planning and rented a steary school house for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiketown
Balter
Manila
Cattle Breeding Debate in Clark County Fair Notes
A reader urged Clark County to favor Shorthorn cattle for general use at the upcoming county fair. He argued purebred milk breeds excel in milk but Shorthorns best suit the local farmer needs for beef, calves, and overall productivity, urging support for purebred bulls and better livestock across hogs cattle and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Clark
Clark County
Real Estate Transfers in Casey and Nearby Areas
Real estate transfers listed include P. Smith to Ben F. Sinclair for land in 29-11-13 valued at 2 dollars, Ww. O. Comer to H. R. Johnson for land in 6-10-13 at 2 dollars, Dora M. Jones to Mary Q. (Chris ting) for a lot in Casey at 1,000 dollars, John Carr to Thomas Gaines et al for land in Casey at 500 dollars, Jesse Wilcoxson to Jesse and Margaret Wilcoxson for land in 5-10-13 at 2 dollars, Ida Groft to S. Brown for land in 2-10-14 at 2,000 dollars, Catherine Collins to P. LeMay for a lot in Casey at 265 dollars, Beatrice David Scott to George F. Scott for land in 24-12-12 at 2,000 dollars, and John Perrine to Edna Staley for land in 42-9-14 at 0 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ls. P. Smith
Ben F. Sinclair
Ww. O. Comer
H.R
Johnson
Dora’ M. ‘Jones
Mary QO
Christing
Casey
John Carr
Thomas Gaines
Jesse Wileurson
John" Perrine
Edna Staley
Mrs James McIntyre Dies at County Farm Burial in Marshall
Mrs James McIntyre aged 13 died Friday at the county farm. She was buried Saturday morning in Marshall Cemetery after services at 10 o'clock. The county farm records note her residence and death details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James’ McIntyre
Dean Divine
Marshall Letter Details Family Settlement and Plans
A letter from S C Tibbs of Los Angeles reports the Tibbs family is settled in Marshall with all older children employed. Minnie and Kathryn Keifer visit Indianapolis and Kathryn plans to teach at the Chicago School of Expression. The Brady family and others are noted in Chicago and St Marys areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Tibbs
Los Angeles
Calif
Marshall
Minnie
Kathryn Keifer
Everett McKeen
Indianapolis
Kathryn
Chicago
Chicago School ‘of Expression
Local notices and social roundups from Palestine area
Misses Ethel Hurst Florence Hodge Frances Williams Leona Currell and Hazel Welsh of Palestine plus Blanche Williams join a picnic party at Twin Lakes Park Paris Sunday. Mills and Rosa of near Martinsville visited Monday. Reports drought and lack of rain across the region. Virgil Winger family near Hutsonville visit Ira Winger’s family. Paris guests include F M Rhoades guests, Douglas Merkle Faber Blackman Boatman and Parrish. Ziegler Terre Haute attended funeral of Mrs David Hughes. Mrs Mary Lutz and Charles Taylor visit Paris. About eighty celebrate Mr Weaver and sister Bird birthday with a large dinner. Distants include Wm McKee Jack Chadwick and families near Marion Heights Tulsa OK and Terre Haute Minnie Stitch of Terre Haute. Dienicked at Narrows and Clear Creek Flats Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel . Hurst
Florence Hodge
Frances “Williams
Leona, Currell
Hazel Welsh
Palestine
Blanche Williams
Twin’ Lakes Park
Paris
George
Mechling
Margaret
Morris ‘Logue
Gertrude
Mrai
Will
Kile
Frank ‘Meshling
Pand
Cleve Logue
Tulsa
Okla
Mia
Minnie
Terre Haute
The
Narrows
Clear ‘Creek
Pati
R and Mrs Des Boekel Hosts Thursday Guests
R and Mrs Des Boekel entertained Thursday at their home with Mr and Mrs. in attendance as guests, according to society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Boekel
And
Descipients Attend Surprise Birthday Party in Terre Haute
Ora Padgett of Pipestone Minn and many relatives from Terre Haute come to Grover Wright home Monday evening for a surprise party honoring Mrs. Wright on her birthday. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fredenberger Mr. and Mrs. David Holm Mrs. Henry Eagleton Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harper and Vera daughter Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Henderich and children Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pulver and Mary Jane daughter Mr. and Mrs. Abie Honderich and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Padgett
Pipestone
Minn
Fredenberger
David Holm
Terre Haute
Henry Eagleton
West Terre Haute
Howard Harper
Vera
Irwin Henderich
Lloyd Pulver
Mary Jane
Irwin Honderich
Abie Honderich
Dan Eckel
Grover Wright
Wright
Birthday Party For Dorothy Machlan At Home
Miss Dorothy Machlan entertained about twenty five little friends at her home Monday afternoon in honor of her birthday. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Among those from Marshall who attended the I C O RP picnic at Casey Sunday were Mr and Mrs J R Black and daughter Mrs Clara Figg and son John, Mr and Mrs F R Black, Mrs Harvey Noakes, Mrs Mary Guinnip and Mr and Mrs Harold Bright and son John and Carroll Clem. The G L G class of the Methodist church and a number of friends enjoyed a picnic at Clear Creek park Friday evening. About 35 were present and included Mr and Mrs Harold Bright and son John, Mr and Mrs Harry Smith and children, Mr and Mrs Charles Brandenstein and son Paul, Mr and Mrs Walter Edens and son Fayette, Mr and Mrs Fred Moore, Miss Rosa Constance and Bertha Batson, Mollie Smith, Frances Williams, Irene Walker, Zela Kile, Leola Kuhn, Fannie Lickhaupt, Wilhelma Luckhaupt, Mrs Clyde Knowles, Mrs William Garwood and baby, Mrs Ed Saiter and daughter Elizabeth, Mrs Fred Abel and baby, Mrs John Scholfield and Burns Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Machlan
Ruth
Chloe Elliott Ry Yferra
Haute
Hazel
Reba
Elliott
Lawrenceville
Marshall
Casey
J. R. Black
Clara Figg
John
F. R. Black
Harvey Noakes
Mary Guinnip
Harold Bright
Carroll Clem
Methodist Church
Clear Creek Park
Harry Smith
Charles Brandenstein
Paul
Batson
Mollie Smith
Frances . Williams
Irene Walker
Zela Kile
Leola Kuhn
Fannie" Lickhaupt
Wilhelma Luck‘haupt
Clyde Knowles
William Garwood
Ed Saiter
Elizabeth
Fred Abel
John Scholfield
Burns Smith
Local Visits and Travel among Marshall Residents
Days Gone By notes show Miss Mayme Fry of Terre Haute visiting relatives here. Mrs. Benson Martin returned from Nebraska and Kansas. Clarence Bryan and Jim Drake visited Charleston for a camp meeting. Mrs. Ellen Falley and grandson Frank McNutt spent Saturday in Hartford. Miss Katie Kuhlman returned from Terre Haute to her home in this city. Miss Anna Spotts of Terre Haute visited the sister Mrs. F. R. Neal. Mrs. Mollie Dougan and David Black returned from Charleston after camp meeting. A number of Marshall residents have been there during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Fry
Terre Haute
Benson Martin
Nebraska
Kansas
Clarence Bryan
Jim Drake
Charleston
Ellen Falley
Frank McNutt
Hartford
Ind
Katie Kuhlman
Anna Spotts
F. R. Neal
Mollie Dougan
David Black
Marshall
Miss Kent Lutz Returns Home From Terre Haute Visit
Miss Kent Lutz who has been working in Terre Haute returns home to stay awhile. Miss Lillie Clark Anna Houk and Mabel Lambdin were Terre Haute visitors Saturday. Mrs M F Sebree and her little daughters left for Cincinnati to visit relatives for two weeks. Miss Elia English of Terre Haute visited relatives here last week and goes to Joplin Mo to accept a position. Belle Jessie and Robert Sebree spent Sunday in Terre Haute with their brother Ed. Mrs Grant Pritchard and her little daughters went to Terre Haute Thursday for a week's visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Lutz
Terre Haute
Lillie Clark
Anna Houk
Mabel Lambdin
M. F. Sebree
Cincinnati
Elia English
Joplin
Belle
Jessie
Robert Sebree
Grant Pritchard
Terre * Haute
Local social notes and enlistment update in brief
S.M. McMurray and son Roger returned from the Oklahoma oil fields Friday. Charleysolwin and family of Robin son visit Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hodge. Miss Mary Roach, visiting friends in Findlay and Buffalo, returns home. Mrs. Susan Leslie and Mrs. Charles Leslie plus daughter go to Walnut Prairie for a few days. Mrs. R. L. Baird and children return from Shelburn and Terre Haute. Luther Tingley reenlists in coast artillery for three more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Oklahoma
Charleysolwin
Robinson
Russell Hodge
Mary Roach
Findlay
Buffalo
N. Y
Susan Leslie
Charles Leslie
Walnut Prairie
R. L. Baird
Shelburn
Ind
Terre Haute
Luther Tingley
Coast Artillery
Entertains With a Party at Sam Bradley Prevo Home
Sam Bradley Prevo entertained a Friday night party with many guests including Miss Lela David Lawrenceville and Misses Sylvia Ritter Doris Wallis Druccilla Deaner Jane Figs Georgia Thomas Eleanor Snavely Mary Stephenson Mary Casteel Kathryn Potter Louise Clem June Metz Virginia Prevo and John Hemminghouse Walter Booth William Dixon Frederick Carroll Charley Danner George Tenbeneck Harry Sockler Duncan Schwanecke Donald Howell Booth Poorman Creal Stout Eugene Malloy and Sam Bradley Prevo. Dancing featured part of the Super Six orchestra. Refreshments were served in a yard decorated with Japanese lanterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bradley Prevo
Lela David
Lawrenceville
Sylvia Ritter
Doris Wallis
Druccilla Deaner
Jane Figs
Georgia” Thomas
Eleanor Snavely
Mary Stephenson
Mary Casteel
Kathryn Potter
Louise Clem
June Metz
Virginia Prevo
John Hemminghouse
Walter Booth
William Dixon
Frederick Carroll
Charley Danner
George Tenbeneck
Harry Sockler
Duncan Schwa
Mrs David Hughes Dies After Four Year Illness
Mrs David Hughes died at her home in the north part of town after more than four years of illness. Funeral held Saturday at 11 00 o clock at Clarksville Baptist church with Rev G L Huggins in charge. Burial followed in a nearby cemetery. She is survived by her husband and one son Clarence of Chicago and two sisters. Other relatives and many friends mourn her passing. Martingville saw five allocations to Makebanl this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David “Hughes
Future of Radiophone Broadcasting and Its Rise
Edward J. Nally notes the rapid growth of radiophone broadcasting since 1921, with mass demand for radio sets and the expansion of production by major manufacturers. He highlights varied programming from opera to lectures and the enduring need for well made equipment to sustain home reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Corporation of _America
Fight
Ringalde
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Chautauqua
Rae Americns
Harold
Bell Wright
Pete
Sammy
James McIntyre
Joe
Brady
Marguerite
Florence
Mildred Spotts
Hadith “Maduen
Bernard” ‘McGahe
Marys
the “Woods
Bernard
Benedicta
Mills
Rosa
Martinsville
Virgil ‘Winger
Near
Hutsonville
Ira Winger
Thelma
Horace
Winger
F. M. Rhoades
Douglas ‘ Merkle
Faber’ Blackman
Boatman
Parrish
J. G ‘Zéigler
Charles Eb.’ Taylor
David ‘Hughes
Harry, Wallace and Son
Leon
Terre ‘Haute
Mary Lutz
Charles E. Taylor
Charles Lutz
Mickie Says
A Honeen
Chisago
Martingville
Radio Corporation
Edward J. Nally
Radiophone
Howard J. Nally
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