Washington Scenes and Local Trips Amid Confusion
A fragmented reminiscence describes near Capital City trips to riverfront resorts and nearby towns with prices and schedules, plus a long regional jury list for the September county court term. Names include Anderson township residents and local officials, with scattered notes on Confederate references and Civil War era memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Township
John Higzginsbotham
Thomas Carpenter
Lyman Thompson
Casey
V. Bell
Joseph Whitehead
John Plersall
James Troughton
Dolson
William Garver
Emanuel Clapp
Sam Brdssman
Dowlas
Robert McManus
Thomas Our- Tan
Johnson
Levi
Staley
William Orndorff
James Staley
W. T. Steward
Marshall
John ©. Craig
Wallace Baird
George Renner Jr
Ben Dawson
Martinaville
Elwood Hirhart
John Ward
Steve Alrey
Melrose
Charles Williams
Orange
Geo. Downey
Wabash
Dan Lewis
David Setzer
Westfield
L. A. Brown
Parker
A. M. Alrey
York
Sam Lindley
Progressive Convention Opens in Chicago Coliseum
The Progressive party holds its first national meeting in Chicago with Senator Beveridge as temporary chairman and Senator Dixon presiding. Woman suffragists form much of the audience as delegates from twenty women attend, while southern colored delegates are barred. Roosevelt arrives to attend but offers no new proposals and the convention prepares to adopt a platform and nominate candidates, with Roosevelt as likely nominee.
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New
Progressive Party
Coliseum
Chicago
Dixon
Beveridge
South
Roosevelt
City Council Debates Rebuilding Electric Light Plant
At a reg War meeting the council heard engineers’ estimate for moving or rebuilding the electric light plant. Removal to a new location would cost 18000 to 25000, making total near 35000 with existing debt, while maintenance and operation would drop about 3500 yearly and the plant would gain capacity for more business.
Former City Man Causes Boy's Fatal Auto Accident
Frank Lesevre, now of Danville, in a fatal accident in Danville last week, ran over eight year old Ian Bush who was riding a coal wagon. The boy jumped from the wagon directly in front of the car, which could not stop in time. Bush died from a broken neck after being taken to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lesevre
Danville
Ian Bush
Real Estate Transfers from Seymour to Van Hey and More
Real estate transfers list several parcels including Seymour to R A Van Hey et al for Archer's End lot 18 Marshall with nominal consideration of one dollar. Other transfers include W Watkins to Dani E Wolfe for SW SW 35-10-13 at $900 and Rachel A Van Hey et al to Clarence Kirchner for W% Lot 13 Archer's at Marshall for one dollar. Elmiore Epperson to Elisha Jones public auction 44& all blocks 47 & 48 Coklins ad Westfield for $2100.
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Seymour
W .Watkins
Dani. E Wolfe
Rachel A van Hey
Clarence Kirchner
Archer's
Marshall
Nidey
Mathias Nidey
RW Be
Elmiore Epperson
Elisha Jones
Low Fare Round Trip Tickets to New York and West
Advertises low fare round trip tickets offered by Pennsylvania lines to New York Atlantic City and seashore resorts daily and circuit tour tickets to New York and Boston. Routes vary with one route delayed another. Low fares to Colorado Utah California and other Pacific coast points via ticket agents.
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Pennsylvania
Vandalla R. R
New York
Atlantic City
Seashore Resorts
Boston
Colorado
Utah
California
Pacific Coast
County S. S. Convention Planned in Casey for Aug 29 30
The Clark County Sunday school convention will convene in Casey on August 29 and 30. Organizers aim for a record turnout with state worker Sehenck expected to attend and several delegates to be elected.
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Clark County
Casey
Sehenck
Good Roads Meeting in Greenville for Cumberland Roads Association
The Greenville convention of the Cumberland Roads Association will meet Thursday August 15. State officers legislators and prominent road builders will attend. The movement aims to push permanent highways and to rally support for a legislative assault next winter with many local workers.
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Greenville
Cumberland Roads Association
Clark County
For Sale at a Bargain in West Union Il Hotel Business
For sale in West Union Illinois a combined hotel, confectionery and ice cream parlor with soda fountain fixtures and stock. Rent is reasonable and business is paying. Three year lease. Good transient and farmer trade. Only hotel in town of 500 inhabitants. Owner leaving to pursue other business. Call on or address L A Lamerson West Union
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West Union
L. A
Editors Clash Over Prediction and Taft Support
The Clark County Democrat notes a contributing editor Tarbell who claimed Wilson would not be elected and argued farmers enjoy four years of prosperity and would reelect Taft. The piece records internal disagreement within the paper.
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Clark County
Tarbell
Wilson
Taft
Electric Light for Westfield Franchise Sought
Westfield residents hear from Central Maols Public Service Co representative Mr. Edwards who collected signatures for a petition to the Village Board. The effort seeks a franchise to set poles and string wires to supply light heat and power for public and private use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Central Maols Public Service Co
Westfield Review
Progressive party nominates state ticket in Chicago convention
The state convention held in Chicago nominated a full slate led by Governor Frank H. Funk of Bloomington for governor and Fletcher Dobyns for attorney general. Other officers include Franklin Dean for lieutenant governor Robert Eaton for secretary of state Philip Decker for treasurer Edwin Winter for auditor and trustees B F Harris and J P Stephens. The party also endorsed Roosevelt for president adopted a Roosevelt platform and elected 58 national convention delegates and a new state committee.
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New ‘Progressive Party
Chicago
Revery
Frank H. Funk
Bloomington
Dean, Franklin
Macomb
Robert Eaton
Will County
Philip Decker
Murphysboro
Fletcher Dobyns
Edwin Winter
Danville
State University
B. F. Harris
Champaign
Roosevelt
Death of an Old Resident Magdalina Dietz
Mrs. Magdalina Dietz aged 91 died Sunday at her home three miles west of the city after fifty years in the county. Survived by two sons Ed Ward and Charles and four daughters Eliza Cramer Caroline Arbuckle Lennie Speck and Mary Siverly. Funeral services were held at the family residence conducted by Rev L J Ehrhardt. Born June 8 1821 in Ellmendingen Germany she came to New Orleans in 1849 then moved to Marion County Ohio before settling here. Husband died 28 years ago and six children preceded her. She leaves 33 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren plus other relatives. She was a faithful Evangelical Association member. A large procession followed the body to Marshall cemetery yesterday.
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Magdalina Dietz
Ed Ward
Charles
Eliza Cramer
Caroline Arbuckle
Lennie Speck
Mary Siverly
L. J. Ehrhardt
Magdalena Dening
Ellmendingen
Germany
New Orleans
Marion ‘County
Ohio
County
Evangelical Association
Marshall Cemetery
Sunday School Rally for Wabash Township Dunlap Chapel
Sunday School rally details for Wabash township at Dunlap Chapel on Thursday Aug 16 1912. Activities include devotional sessions Tp president welcome remarks by D H Kehner, talks by Jerry Ishler Lavinia Finkbiner Rev C E Taylor Rev W J Drew Rev Burt and others. Adjournment for a basket dinner.
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Wabash Township
Dunlap Chapel
D. H. Kehner
Jerry Ishler
Sec’y
J. L. Hawker
Dan
Beltz
S. Q
G. A. Mathis
Simons
J. Q. Snede
Lavinia Finkbiner
C. E. Taylor
S. S
W. J. Drew
Burt
Horse Thief Steals Mare Buggy and Harness
Last night a thief entered the stable of Nap Nightlinger in the east part of town and stole a valuable driving mare He then went to Sam Scholfield farm north of the city and stole a buggy and harness before driving away leaving no trace
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Nightlinger
Sam Scholfield
Noted Lecturer John Woolley Sets Presidency Declaration
The noted lecturer Hon John Woolley, former Prohibition Fat TM candidate, will declare at the Meth Jodiat Chargh next Paesday, 7 Stents wee.
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John
Woolley
Death of Mrs Griffin at her son’s home near city
Mrs Jane Griffin died Thursday at her son Thomas residence just south of the city. The death was unexpected. Funeral services were held in Auburn Saturday conducted by Rev E M Pierson. She was born January 6 1834 to Enoch and Catherine Lee and had two marriages producing seven children. Survived by four sons, 26 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, with two sisters and many relatives. She joined the M P church early in life and spent much of her life in Clark County.
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Jane Griffin
Thomas
Auburn
E. M. Pierson
Jane Lee
Enoch
Catherine Lee
Ebenezer Roberts
Robert P. Griffin
Robert Griffin
Olney
George
Delta
Warren
Porterville
Calif
Marshall
M. P
Clark County
Auto Crashes Cause Injuries and Fines in Local Drills
Reported accidents near Oliver and through town involve two families in a ditch overturn. all occupants escaped serious injury. Hugo Faust’s team frightened by Sol Handy’s machine leaving Faust severely injured. Stacey Haines from Middletown Ohio fined $2 plus $12.25 costs, and paid Miss Irene Setzer $25 for damage after a buggy collision near State Line.
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Ben Keefer
Bruce Shively
Oliver
Hugo Faust
Sol Handy
Mr. Faust
Stacey Haines
Middletown
Ohio
St. Louis
Irene Setzer
State Line
Haines
Martinsville
Marshall
Esquire Martin
Social notes from Darwin and surrounding towns
Residents and visitors listed include John Galey of Darwin and Harry Robinson of Hutsonville in town on weekend. Country folk and relatives travel between West York Terre Haute Shelburn Robinson Hutsonville Chicago and Indiana for visits and family news. A baby girl blessed John and Mrs Harmon over the weekend.
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John Galey
Darwin
City
Doradene Harmon
West York
Harry Robinson
Hutsonville
Fred Buckner
Elmer Watson
Terre Haute
Stork
John Harmon
Roy McCrory
Everett Caldwell
Marshall
John L. Cox
T. J. Wheeler
Mae Chadwick
Floy Snyder
Zelpha Couchman
Indiana
Elizabeth Wallace
Ernie Hess
Robinson
Lulu Walker
Jennie Butts
Shelburn
Ind
Wm. Harmon
St. Marie
Ill
Beulah Prust
H. Prust
Clark County Corn Kings Challenge Midwest Farmers
William and Frank Engles of Sapulpa Oklahoma claim the top state status for corn oats and alfalfa after teaching soil culture to eastern Oklahoma indians. They boast large profits from alfalfa onions cantaloupes and corn and oppose oil interests while praising farming science and native American interest.
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Wiliam
Frank Engles
Marshall
Oklahoma
Sapulpa
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Arkansas
Indums
Eagles’ Bros
Frank
Judge Buff Appointed to Hear White Homestead Case
Judge George W. Buff of Sullivan was chosen by the United States Land Commission to hear testimony in the W. A. White homestead application for land known as Bright Light on the Wabash River in Gill township. The dispute concerns about 11 acres, with White facing resistance.
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George W. Buff
Sullivan
United States Land Commission
W. A. White
Palestine
Wabash
Gill Township
John Kimberlain
Crawford
Kimberlain
al. Shipman
Shipman
McNabb
Govrnment
Hutgonville Herald
Big Four Raises Wages Across System
A new wage schedule goes into effect on the Big Four rail lines. Agents receive a five percent monthly increase, operators six percent, and towermen eight hours daily with a $2.50 monthly rise. The overhaul raises towermen to meet longer day shifts and expands staffing needs.
Dan Stearns Arraigned in Gary Court on Whipping Charge
A garbled report indicates Dan Stearns faced arraignment in a Gary Indiana court. The piece mentions alleged whipping, a lake woods scene, a quoted speaker, and references to Pluribus Unum and foreigners. Details are unclear and fragmented.
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Dan Stearns
Gary
Ind
Lake Woods
Cinlist
Mae
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