Dr Lo 3 Weir: Colorado Springs trip home planned
The traveler reports a rough but mostly problem free auto trip from Illinois to Colorado via Missouri and Kansas. They view Vandalia’s old capitol, cross the Missouri River at Glasgow, reach Kansas City, dodge prairie storms, witness irrigated Colorado crops, and expect to continue to Pueblo Colorado Springs Denver Fort Collins and return to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Lo
Weir
Colora
Colorado
Vandalia
State Capitol
St. Louis
Missouri River
Glasgow
Missouri
Ozark
Kansas City
I. E. Lee
Kansas
Cetral
Dodge City
Garden City
Illinois
Marshall
Terre Haute
Ordway
Pueblo
Canon’ City
Colorado Springs
Denver
Fort Collins
Wyoming
Chicago
Drouth Hits Oklahoma Crops Report From Anadarko
Oklahoma crops suffer with corn and oats poor and some areas showing total failure. Cotton remains in good condition but needs rain. Widespread forage kaffir corn shows potential, while prices for corn and wheat are noted. Local residents include Mrs Malissa Tingley and Mrs Charles Newlin with party movements and schooling updates.
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Lee Newlin
Anadarko
Okla
Oklahoma
Malissa Tingley
Martinsville
Charles Newlin
Frank Lowry
Arthur McKee
Muskogee
Joplin
Sunday School Convention at Mount Olive Parke Township
Sunday Aug 10 9 a m starts Sunday School session at Mount Olive Parke Township. Devotional at 10 am by Mrs Jessie Weer rothers with welcome by Mrs S J a. County workers lead Bible school by Norman Ladd and sessions on teacher qualifications J L Hawker Bert Hackney and adult class movement Roy Cook. 1 30 devotional by Mrs Anna Hall teacher training lesson with class S M Kelley and Bible history L Bi Anderson. Home department led by Mrs Jennie Shepherd. Echoes from state convention Rice Williams Rev Harry Davidson. Offering for county work and election of officers. All Sunday School workers invited to attend.
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Mount Olive
Parker Township
Jessie . Wheer
S. M. Kelley
L. Bi. Anderson
S. S
Jerry Ishler
Home Department
Jennie Shepherd
Rice Williams
Harry Davidson
Jessie Wiser
Railway Franchise Granted in County to Springfield and Central Ilinois Traction
County board awarded a franchise to a new Springfield based company to cross roads with their electric railway. The firm is selling bonds in London to fund an Olney to Terre Haute line, likely passing through Robinson.
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Robinson Argus
Springfield
Central Ilinois Traction Company
London
England
Olney
Terre Haute
Robinson
Van Train Kills Auto Party in Greenville Collision
A Vandalia passenger train struck an automobile at a Greenville crossing on Thursday, killing George Morris his wife and two daughters. The crossing was blind until close to the tracks. H M Dewey traveled to Greenville to assist at the funerals.
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George Morris
Greenville
Casey man held on assault with intent to kill
Tracey Orr of Casey faced a preliminary trial in Esquire Craig's court after being charged with assault with intent to kill Frank Holmes. Orr chased Holmes and struck him with a gas pipe, causing very dangerous wounds. bond was reduced from 2000 to 1000, then posted with W R Slade as surety.
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Tracey Orr
Casey
Pboiny Frank Holmes
Esquire Craig
Orr
Holmes
State’ 8
Squire
W. R. Slade
Cumberland County
Mrs. Sarah McMullen Dies at 69 in McKeen
Mrs. Sarah McMullen widow of John L. McMullen died last Tuesday night at age 69 in McKeen residence. Survived by four daughters Dorphin Houser Dennison, William Rollings Dennison, John Frakes, John Joy Terre Haute, son Walter McMullen Tuscola, sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at Dennison Thursday morning with burial in Farris Cemetery.
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Sarah McMullen
McKeen
John L. McMullen
Dorphin Houser
William Rollings
Dennison
John Frakes
John Joy
Terre Haute
Walter McMullen
Tuscola
Farris
Kiln explosion near Oliver causes $800 loss
The tile kiln owned by Carey El ledge and Samuel Thomas one mile north of Oliver exploded at 6:30 Saturday evening. An excess gas buildup caused the blast as workers had finished for supper. No injuries reported and there is no insurance to cover the $800 loss.
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Carey Elledge
Samuel Thomas
Oliver
John Is Getting Anxious In Springfield Campaign Plea
John Tumey visited Springfield on Thursday and Friday urging Gov. Dunne to back Irish unity. He claimed Dunne would win a key post as defender of the faith and leader of Clark County democracy.
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John Tumey
Springfield
Gov. Dunne
Clark County
Will Drill in Darwin and York Townships Marshall Man Plans Test Well
A group of about a dozen to fifteen prominent Marshall citizens has organized a company and secured leases on nearly 3000 acres in Darwin and York townships. They intend to drill a test well soon, citing a prior gas-producing well in the area as supporting evidence for a potential new field.
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Marshall
Darwin
York
Reverend C F Baker to Preach at Methodist Church
Sunday services announced with Reverend C F Baker preaching at 10 45 a m next Sunday The Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m League service at 6 30 p m and the pastor will preach at 7 30 p m A cordial welcome is extended All services resume after his vacation return Thursday evening
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C. F. Baker
Methodist Church
New Auto Firm to Open Garage and Showroom
T. W. Ship and Emmett Payne plan to open a new automobile garage sales room and repair shop soon. They visited Chicago Monday arranging for the agency for a popular car.
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T. W. Ship
Emmett Payne
Chicago
Wheat yield report from Garver tenant near Kansas
Garver tenant reports wheat yield near Kansas measured ground at B4 bushels per acre. The figure reflects recent harvest days ago and indicates a fractional yield per acre.
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William. Garver
Pinnell
Kansas
Evangelical Association Announces Sunday Services
Preaching services are scheduled for next Sunday with morning worship at Grand Turn church and evening service at Big Creek church. All welcome. Pastor Leo J Ehrhardt.
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Grand Turn
Big Creek
Leo
J. Ehrhardt
Bridge Carpenters Get Raises From Big Four
Bridge carpenters led by A. B. Mathews received voluntary wage increases dating from July 1, as the Big Four agreed to raise pay for the crew in a surprise move disclosed Friday.
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A. B. Mathews
New Store Planned On Main Street With Dry Goods
A new shop will open on Main Street in coming weeks introducing a full line of dry goods and ladies ready to wear items for shoppers seeking fresh fashion and household essentials.
St Marys Picnic Train to West Park Next Tuesday
The annual excursion of St Marys congregation to West Park will depart Marshall at 8:00 a.m. The round trip fare is 80 cents for adults and 40 cents for children.
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St. Mary’s
West Park
Marshall
Couple to Wed Tonight in Terre Haute Home
Ruth Garver and Robert Taylor of this city will be married this evening at the home of Rosa Garver in Terre Haute. The announcement notes the family connection and the planned ceremony.
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Ruth Garver
Robert Taylor
Rosa Garver
Terre. Haute
Marriage Licenses Granted in Auburn and Wabash Township
William T. Jonson of Auburn wed Allee Gilbert of Martinsville. Herschel E. Ramsey and Mary Nickles, both of Wabash township, received licenses.
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Wm. T. Jonson
Auburn
Allee
Gilbert
Martinaville
Herschel E. Ramsey
Mary
Nickles
Wabash Township
Child Drowns In Vinegar Jar Near Paris
The two year old son of George David living west of Paris fell into an eight gallon vinegar jar and drowned yesterday.
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George David
Paris
Obituary for Anderson Simmons'
Anderson Simmons born December 25 1822 in Monroe county Virginia died July 31 1913 after a long life in Richland and Clark counties Indiana He married four times and had nine children five living four predeceased him He joined the United Brethren church and the I O O F lodge at Martinsville He leaves a wife six children twenty six grandchildren thirty five great grandchildren a brother a sister and many friends The funeral was led by Rev P F Kettling and the family thanks the I O O F for support.
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Anderson Simmons
Monroe County
Virginia
Richland
County
Ind
Mary
Jane Nichols
Richland Co
Jane Cook
Brocton
James Simmons
Bruce, Ill
Rhoda Ellen Barr
Martinsville
Malissa Warren
Buford
North Dakota
Sarah Morgan
Charley Simmons
Mary Curtis
Mary Blocker
Joel
Clark County
I. O. O. F. Lodge
William Nichols
United Brethren Church
P. F. Kettling
Parcel Post ruling favors local merchants and farmers
The August 15 changes to Parcel Post lower rates for a twenty pound parcel only at origin and first zones, aiming to aid consumers and producers. Marshall merchants can send goods on rural routes for fifteen cents, with home delivery of farm products like butter and eggs, improving local commercial ties.
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Office of Origin
Real Estate Transfers In Martinsville and Surroundings
Real estate transfers listed include Daniel Emerson to C A Purdum for out lot 4 Archer's addition in Marshall for 1500 dollars. John Weir to John F Kaufman for 2 lots West Union for 1 dollar. J V Poe to T J Boyer for parcel no 80-10-13 for 275 dollars. Everett Baird to T J Boyer for Lot 128 Richart Place Martinsville for 80 dollars. J A Richart to T J Boyer for Lots 29 and 30 Richart Place Martinsville for 285 dollars. Homer L Fisher to Geo R Fisher 7 acres adjoining aw 15-10-14 for 500 dollars. VA B Miller et al to Lon Miller for parcel ea se 7-10-13. Edna Kammacher to Vivian English e14 7-10-12 for 1 dollar. Winton Beasley to Dora J Grass for vt al no 31-12-14 for 900 dollars.
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Daniel Emerson
C. A. Purdum
Archer’s Ad Marshall
John Weir
John F. Kaufman
West Union
J. V. Poe
T. J. Boyer
Everett Baird
Same
Richart Place
Martinsville
J. A. Richart
Homer L. Fisher
Geo
Oil Gusher Strikes Near Lawrenceville Ignites Fire
A massive oil gusher was found Saturday about half a mile west of Lawrenceville Junction at the Indian Refining Co. lease. Prospection had led to abandonment but oil and gas shot 150 feet high, catching fire and destroying the derrick and machinery and cooking corn in adjacent fields. The well depth reaches 1850 feet.
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Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville Junction
Indian Refining Co
The Red Gasoline Can Sparks Safer Can Rule
A local merchant explains a new law prohibiting sale of gasoline in kerosene or similar cans after a boy attempted to buy gasoline in a coal oil can. The merchant verified the container and notified the requestor, highlighting safety and avoidance of tragedies from misidentified containers.
County to hire two probation officers under widows pension act
The county may create two new probation officer positions to investigate widows claims for county aid. Salaries will be set by the county board and the officers named by the county judge. Eligible applicants include mothers with at least one child dependent on support who are US citizens, resident for three years, and lacking sufficient means of support.
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United States
Death of Day Pioneer John Patterson at Hutsonville
John Patterson died at his daughter's home in Hutsonville from a stroke at nearly 95. He was a prominent Old York resident involved in various business ventures. He left two other children, Mrs. W E Steele of Terre Haute and G V Patterson of Chicago. Funeral services were held in Hutsonville on Sunday.
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John Patterson
L. C. Hurst
Hutsonville
Old York
W.E. Steele
Terre Traute
G. v. Patterson
Chicago
Hatsonville
Ambassador Appointment Change Mentioned in Bryan Circle
The text notes that Mr Lamb of Terre Haute would have been appointed ambassador to Mexico but will not get the job. Henry Lane Wilson, the present ambassador, resigned Monday and former Minnesota Governor John Lind, a friend of Mr Bryan, was appointed in his place.
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John E. Lamb
Terre’ Haute
Mexico
Henry Lane Wilson
John Lind
Minnesota
Bryan
Drouth Situation Warns of Local and Mississippi Valley Loss
The drouth is rapidly becoming critical with forecasts that rainfall is essential within days. Unless rain arrives soon, less than half a crop may survive and the overall crop outlook is bleak across the Mississippi valley.
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Drouth
Mississipi Valley
Congregational Church Schedules Sunday Services
The Congregational Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m and a mid week meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The minister Drew extends a cordial welcome to all attendees.
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Drew
Water famine threat looms in Marshall over wasteful sprinkling
Marshall faces water shortages as residents waste water by sprinkling day and night. City council instructed the marshal to cut off excess users under the ordinance. A new pump, cost 5000 dollars, will be paid from fuel savings over five years. a 1.2 million gallon pump was canceled.
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Marshall
Water and Light Committees
Death linked to old shoe rub causing blood poison
George Jones died at his residence near Oliver at 11 30 after a shoe rubbed sore on his foot developed into blood poisoning. He ploughed ground eleven weeks earlier wearing an old shoe and ignored the wound until swelling began. A physician treated him with anti toxin but he remained unconscious with swelling in arms and legs. Born September 5 1849 in Muskingum county Ohio he was 63 and survived by his wife and two daughters.
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George’ Jones
Oliver
Jones
Muskinthum County
Ohio
Indiana mill worker earns Carnegie Medal for rescue
Glen Coates, a steel mill worker at a Indiana facility near the steel works pier, jumped into the lake last week to save a four year old boy who fell from a boat. The brave act prevented a watery grave and the grateful father offered a $25 reward.
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Glen
Coatesce
Indiana
Arbor
Gheneate
Steel Works
Banty
Interstate Commerce Commission approves express rate cuts
The Inter State Commerce Commission ordered reduced express rates that will cost Express Rates firms about 25 million dollars annually, roughly 16 percent of current gross revenue, with the changes set to take effect October 15.
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Inter State Commerce Commission
Rabid Dog Ravages State Line Area Prompting Removals
A mad dog prowled the State Line district weeks ago and bit several animals. In recent days many showed rabies signs and were slain to prevent spread.
Big Four Excursion to Chicago Next Weekend
The Big Four will run another popular excursion to Chicago next Saturday night. The train leaves Marshall at 12 38 p m Saturday and returns from Chicago at 11 2 p m Sunday. Round trip fare is 2 50 dollars.
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The
Big Four
Chicago
Marshall
Special Notice Ad for Settlements at Local Hardware Firms
Parties invited by Shipe Hardware Co. to Marshall Tinning & Plumbing Co. at 6th and Locust Streets to settle by cash or note.
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Shipe Hardware Co
Marshall Tinning “& Plumbing Co
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Dre.Weir
Auto Party
John
New Automobile Firm
Evangelical Association
Home Merchants Opportunity
Mr. Lamb
Congregational Church
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