Pension questions and Civil War certificates outlined
The article explains pension rules for widows and soldiers, noting delays in new legislation and detailing first Civil War pension certificates. It lists Leopold Charrier and Caroline Ohl as early recipients, and describes the ongoing vast pension payouts and a development plan for a Potomac Island playground with a 60,000 seat stadium and extensive facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. Gs
E._C
Marshall
Congress
SNL M
Hutsonville
Martinsville
Leopold Charrier
New York State
Walton J. Smith
Secretary of the Interior
Joseph H. Barrett
Caroline Ohl
Martin ‘Ohl
District of Columbia
Caleb B. Smith
Joseph.h. Barrett
George Scott
U. S. Navy
Sarah
F. Berryman
Otway H. Berryman
Wyandotte
Olphas
Potomac River
Arsénal Grounds
Pennsylvania
Potomac
War College
Arsenal Grounds
America
City Council Reels From Light Agenda And Rough Weather
Monday evening city council met with little business of note. The treasurer reported a cash balance of 11 108.19 in all funds. The marshal reported no arrests and said he had killed 14 dogs during the month. Regular bills were approved including 162 to W R Paige for surveying for street paving. A petition asked for a Hickory street street light and was referred to the utilities committee. The attorney was told to draft an ordinance for handling dynamite and explosives by dealers. An ordinance to build a four foot cement walk on Maple street was adopted. An ordinance to extend the marshal duties to street cleaning failed after a tie vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasuter
W. R. Paige
Hickory Street
Utilities Committee
Maple Street
9Th
10Th Streets
Lockard
England Declares War as Europe Moves to Conflict
The article reports England declaring war on Germany and fighting beginning on the Russian and French fronts. It notes halted European traffic in the U United States and a Senate appropriation of 2 750 000 to aid stranded American tourists.
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England
Germany
Senate
Europe
Secretary of the Navy
South America
Panama Canal
Burglars Hit Grabenheimer Clothing Store
Burglars entered the Grabenheimer clothing store through a side window Wednesday night and opened the safe, prying an inner steel box with a chisel and taking a small amount of change. The same night the thieves attempted the Grabenheimer residence, but did not enter. they did open the back porch refrigerator and took edible items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qrabenheimer Clothing
Grabenheimer
Fata
Narrow Escape of Motorists near West Creek Bridge
A car with Mrs Ritter and two women and several children rolled off a bridge four miles west of the city after failing to turn at a brook bank. The machine was damaged but all occupants escaped injury.
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Ritter
Andy Lowry
Créek
Pension Fraud Sentencing in Danville Court
John H. Snagely formerly of Darwin township now Terre Haute found guilty of pension fraud in the U S Court at Danville and sentenced to one year in Leavenworth Federal Prison Kan. Swavely and family faced similar charges for false affidavits regarding his father Civil War pension papers. New county court cases include Waneta Gates and Marie Johnson for keeping disorderly house and Mary McDaniel for larceny alleged as stealing a chicken valued at 50 cents from Jennie Smith.
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John H. Snagely
Darwin
Terre Haute
United States
Danville
FY Leavenworth
Kan
Swavely
Waneta Gates
Marie Johnson
Mary McDaniel
Jennie Smith
Tragic Well Gas Claims Life of Casey Resident
Henry Rimmerman a 41 year old railway mail clerk died after inhaling gas while cleaning a well one mile west of Casey. Fellow workers Reece Miller and Mr Thompson fainted from the fumes but were rescued. Miller recovered, Thompson survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
Henry Rimmerman
Reece Miller
Mr. Thompson
Rimmerman
Quiet Home Wedding of Miss Rose Randall to Minter Thomas
Miss Rose Randall daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Randall married Minter Thomas of Tampa Florida at the Randall home yesterday afternoon Rev E G Sandmeyer officiated in the presence of the bride's immediate relatives. The couple left for Tampa to begin their home Mr Thomas being in the mercantile business.
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Rose Randall
John T. Randall
Minter Thomas
Tampa
Florida
E. G. Sandmeyer
Marshall
Dr. Coolley Visits Marshall For Campaign Touring
Dr. E B Coolley of Danville toured Marshall yesterday meeting voters and courting support for the congressional nomination against Mr Cannon. He said he finds strong encouragement across the district from Republicans eager to heal the party rift rather than prolong discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Coolley
Danville
Cannon
Marshall
Death of Miss Lindley in West York
Miss Abigail Lindley, 48, living about a mile south of West York, was found unconscious at home Monday morning and died eight hours later. The cause is listed as congestion of the stomach. Funeral services will be held today at the residence conducted by Rev. T. C. Bailiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail Lindley
West York
T. C
Burnap Fined for Dangerous Animals in Esquire Court
Charles Burnap of Westfield, a breeder of fighting dogs and game chickens, arraigned in Esquire Craig’s court on maintaining a nuisance dangerous animals. He pled guilty and paid 50 dollars fine plus costs totaling 80 dollars. Nora Smith of Marshall was fined 19.40 dollars for two counts of disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Burnap
Westfield
Esquire Craig’s
Nora Smith
Marshall
First Political Speech in Marshall Courthouse Yard
James Myers Socialist candidate for Congress delivered the first campaign address Saturday afternoon in the courthouse yard. Socialist speakers drew scant attention in Marshall.
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Court House Yard
James Myers
Marshall
City Health Notices Urge Weed Clearing and Dog Control
City health notices warn Marshall owners to mow large weeds on their lots by August 15 to avoid further action. They also require every dog to be kept on the owner's premises. if a dog strays and is killed, the owner is at fault. Dogs are described as dangerous nuisances in all days, not just hot periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Marriage Licences and Parties Named in Florida Filing
Reading the notice lists marriage license activity with individuals including Minter Thomas of Bradenton and Rose Randall of Marshall as the readable fragments of the marriage licensing item.
War Reaches Marshall as County Judge Race Flare Hits Craig
The Democratic camp in the county shows bitter infighting over the county judge contest. Janney forces led by Lieutenant Bennett and Captain Dunn pressured Esquire Craig to drop his petition. The Squire ruled the filing would proceed if it kept Janney from the race, signaling ongoing political combat. The Herald promises more details in the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Kearney
Herald
Janney
Bennett
Dunn
Esquire Craig
Squire
Capt
Tumney
Anderson Township
Bux
Squire Ws
Methodist Church Notes and Upcoming Meetings
The stewards meet next Monday at 7:30 PM in the ladies parlor. Fourth Quarterly Conference and Every Member Canvass are set for Tuesday Aug 25 with financial planning for next year. On Aug 12 Bible Study Class reviews the Book of Acts with a 7:30 PM start. Pastor E G Sandmeyer extends a cordial invitation.
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E. G. Sandmeyer
Candidates File as Deadline Passes in Marshall County
Friday marked the filing deadline for county offices. Late entrants included A L Ruffner of Casey seeking county judge on the Republican ticket Wm Knipe of Marshall for senatorial committeeman Republican Thomas Craig of Marshall for county judge Democrat J D Shoemaker of Marshall for superintendent of schools Democrat John F Forbeck of Marshall for sheriff Democrat and the full Progressive slate announced last week.
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A. L. Ruffner
Casey
Wm. Knipe
Marshall
Thomas Craig
J. D. Shoemaker
John F. Forbeck
Progressive
Withdrawal Rumor Hits County Clerk Race
The Clark County Democrat repeats a reader rumor that Arthur Tarman has withdrawn from the county clerk race. The paper hints the report may be wishful thinking rather than a confirmed change.
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Clark County
Democrat
Arthur Tarman
Villa Starts New Row In Mexican Struggle
The article notes a renewed Mexican conflict as General Villa begins a new revolution against Carranza and reorganizes his army, with tensions building since the European war altered regional dynamics.
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Villa
Carranza
Casey Man Fractures Both Bones in Right Leg
Harry Orr of Casey fractured both bones in his right leg when his car rolled Friday after he failed to set the brakes and slipped underneath the machine. He was injured suffering a leg fracture.
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Harry Orr
Casey
York Village to Dissolve by Special Election
A special election will be held in York tomorrow to elect members of the village council for 11 vacancies. Following the vote, a petition will be presented to the council for the dissolution of the village corporation.
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York
Grinding Feed Service Schedules Tuedays and Fridays
The Clark Co offers feed grinding services on Tuesdays and Fridays. Mrs J T Randall Mer is listed among contacts for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Clark Co
J. T
Randall
Mer
Laura Loser Dies at 55 in Marshall Ills Funeral Held
Laura Loser born December 29 1858 in Wabash township Clark County Illinois died July 21 1914 in Marshall. Her early years were near Asbury Wabash township. She leaves five brothers and one sister. Funeral at A G Dow home led by Rev C Perrin. Pallbearers from Meta-Mora Council No 127. Remains taken to Terre Haute Highland Lawn Cemetery.
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Laura Loser
Wabash Township
Clark County
Ill
Marshall
Asbury
Terre Haute
M. E. Church
Aaron
Florida
John
Wabash
William
Wesley
Washington
Lucy Riley
A. G. Dow
C. Perrin
the Baptist Church
Meta-Mora Council No
Highland Lawn Cemetery
Wee
Rail managers accept mediation plan to avert big strike
After a conference with President Wilson railway managers declare acceptance of the Board of Mediation and Conciliation plan in Chicago. They note the exceptional situation requires waiving merits for arbitration to prevent a disastrous strike across the western United States. They pledge patriotism and public welfare as they agree to proceed with mediation.
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Wilson
Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Chicago
United States
Millard Hedrick Seeks Sheriff Nomination in 1914 Primary
Millard Hedrick born in Indiana but long a Clark County Illinois voter has served as city marshal and state deputy game warden. He was Clark County sheriff from 1902 to 1906, leaving the office with earnings higher than the prior eight years combined and no scandal attached to his administration. He urges party support for the September 9, 1914 primary.
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Millard Hedrick
Indiana
Clark County
Illinois
Fire destroys Moody livery barn in Kansas
A Friday at one o clock blaze of unknown origin swept the Moody livery barn in Kansas. The fire damaged adjoining structures and threatened nearby offices including Dr. Sartod's. Four horses and one automobile burned along with hay and grain. total loss about 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Orville Moody
Moody
B. H. Sartod
Two Teens Fined in Harness Theft Case
Fred Turner and Harvey Lawson, both claiming homes in Indianapolis and Bridgeport, were arrested Sunday for stealing part of a harness set from the wagon yard, Lloyd Pulver. They pled guilty in county court Monday and received a $1000 fine and 20 days imprisonment.
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Fred Turner
Harvey Lawson
Indianapolis
Bridgeport
Lloyd Pulver
To Become a Jolly Tar Everett Buckle Enlists in Navy
Everett Buckle of Marshall enlists in the U S Navy at verte Haute. Inst Thursday.
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Everett ‘Rbuckle
Marshall
U. S. Navy
Verte Haute
Court House meeting laughs off Shoemaker bid for schools post
The Democratic county central committee in Clark County drew strong reactions at a Marshall session where J D Shoemaker faced sharp opposition. Shoemaker’s late bid for County Superintendent of Schools drew censure from leaders, who noted changes in education since his years as former superintendent and suggested his campaign may fold at the next committee gathering.
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Court House
Democratic County Central Committee
Marshall Democrat
Casey Commercial
Democratic County Committee
Marshall
Clark County Democrat
Marshall Township
Shoemaker
Clark County
Bennett
Will
Minister Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Missouri
Reverend Lawrence Flannery once a Casey resident was tried in West Plains Missouri last week and convicted of fourth degree manslaughter for a fatal punch during a labor dispute. He received a two year sentence after Olin McConnell Linotype operator died three hours post altercation.
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Lawrence Flannery
Casey
West Plains
Flannery
Olin McConnell
McConnell
Real Estate Transfers Listed In Brief
J J Wood transfers to J W Alexander an undivided half interest. C F Koppler to Catherine Gard 89 acres across parcels 26 and 35-10-12 for 3200 dollars. A E Dosbaugh to Eddie Harreson a lot in Dulaney’s 1st Casey for 175 dollars. Susan E Carper to Jno S Carper 17 acres 19-10-18 for 2 dollars. Thos F Elliott et al to Estella Elliott eight acres 17-11-10 for 850 dollars. Clarence Epperson to Wm Robinson 27 acres 17-11-10 for 1 dollar. W E Dill to Robert Estes four Cumberland lots for 500 dollars. Amma Green to J H Parker 117 acres 7-11-14 for 23308 dollars. Rachel Newlin to Oscar L Warner with new 9-11-14 for 1 dollar.
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J J Wood
J W Alexander
C F Koppler
Catherine Gard
A E Dosbaugh
Eddie Harreson
Dulaney
Casey
Susan E Carper
Jno S Carper
Thos F Elliott Et al
Estella Elliott
Clarence
Dr Warren Smith Injured in Barn Accident
Dr Warren Smith who runs a sanitarium on Prairie street was badly hurt Thursday evening after sliding through a hay loft opening. His head struck the manger corner causing a long gash from temple to ear with bruises to the right side and cuts on the right arm.
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Warren Smith
Prairie Street
Death of a Former Charleston Resident
Mrs Bridget Hennessy aged years died Friday morning at her daughter Mrs J R Resmans home in Charleston Her former residence was Marshall where she lived for years before moving to Charleston
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Bridget Hennessy
Charleston
J. R Res
Hennessy
Marshall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr¢ Bell
Ing
City Council
Leavenworth
Prion
Dr. Coolley
Miss Lindley
Health Notices
Minter . Thomas
Bradentown, Fla., and
Rose’ Randall, Marshall
Methodist Church Notes
Village ‘Corporation
Dr. Smith
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